# Potato Chip Nachos This New Menu Item at Taco Bell Revolutionizes a Classic in Tex Mex Cuisine By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-05-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-nacho-crisp-potato References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/news/tb-potato-nachos/) & [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2015/05/taco-bell-testing-potato-crisp-nachos.html) [Taco Bell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffles-crunchy-double-dippers) enthusiasts can now look forward to ordering a heaping plate of nachos made with potato chips. With thickly cut potatoes subbing out the ordinary [tortilla chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-taco-bravo), there is now no need to worry about soggy chips. Topped with traditional refried beans, [nacho cheese sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-footlong-nachos), chopped tomatoes, sour cream and of course, seasoned beef, this menu item will satisfy anyone's nacho needs, while shaking up a classic recipe. There's also guacamole that can be added as an extra item if you're willing to pay extra. Taco Bell's new potato crisp nachos are essentially a nacho lover's paradise. Whether you're a regular nacho eater or looking for a special indulgence, the new Taco Bell potato chip nachos are sure to be an exciting fiesta for your taste buds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Potato Chip Nachos:** Taco Bell's innovative use of potato chips instead of tortilla chips in nachos revolutionizes Tex Mex cuisine. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** This trend presents an opportunity for fast food chains to experiment with unique and unexpected ingredients in their menu offerings. - **Snack Food:** The introduction of potato chip nachos opens up possibilities for snack food companies to create innovative combinations of chips and toppings. - **Mexican Food:** Restaurants specializing in Mexican cuisine can explore new ways to reimagine traditional dishes, like nachos, with unconventional ingredients like potato chips. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized QSR Nacho Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-grande-nachos.md) - [Taco-Inspired Tater Tots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-totchos.md) - [Ranch-Flavored Chip Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-notchos.md) - [Snack Chip-Packed Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffles-crunchy-double-dippers.md) - [Hot Tortilla Chip-Flavored Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cool-ranch.md) - [Nacho-Flavor Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-nacho-fries-burrito.md) - [Revamped QSR Nacho Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-fries-1.md) - [Spicy Flatbread Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-cheddar-chalupa.md) - [Cracker-Themed Tex-Mex Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-and-cheezit.md)