# Nacho-Inspired Fast Food Fries The Taco Bell Nacho Fries Come with Warm Cheese Dipping Sauce By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-nacho-fries References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2017/05/taco-bell-testing-new-nacho-fries.html) The [Taco Bell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-fries-1) [Nacho Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truff-nacho-fries) are a new menu item being test marketed by the fast food brand in West Virginia that offer a hybrid taste experience for fans to enjoy. The fries are seasoned with a specialty blend of herbs and spices, and come served with warm nacho cheese sauce at a cost of just $1. The fries are also being made available in two other options including the Nacho Fries Supreme and [Nacho Fries Bell Grande](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-grande-nachos), which both feature the fries served like traditional nachos with the latter served with a double serving of the fries. The Taco Bell Nacho Fries will likely make an appearance in the larger market, depending on how they are received during the trial run. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Seasoned Fast Food Fries:** Exploring new flavors and seasonings for fast food fries presents opportunities for creating unique taste experiences. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** Introducing higher quality and gourmet ingredients to fast food items can attract discerning customers seeking elevated dining experiences. - **Hybrid Menu Items:** Developing menu items that combine two popular food concepts, such as nachos and fries, can tap into consumer interest in unique mash-ups. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** The fast food industry can adopt and refine the concept of nacho-inspired fries to attract customers looking for new and exciting menu options. - **QSR (quick Service Restaurants):** QSR chains can leverage the trend of hybrid menu items to improve customer satisfaction and drive increased sales. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can develop and market specialty ingredients and seasonings for fast food fries to cater to evolving consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revamped QSR Nacho Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-fries-1.md) - [Spicy Sauced Chicken Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caliente-cantina-chicken-nacho-fries.md) - [Spicy Steak Nacho Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-steak-jalapeo-nacho-fries.md) - [Ranch-Covered Nacho Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-ranch-nacho-fries.md) - [Loaded Nacho Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truff-nacho-fries.md) - [Piquant Ranch QSR Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-ranch-fries-supreme.md) - [Loaded Spiced Steak Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-7.md) - [Nacho-Flavor Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-nacho-fries-burrito.md) - [Canada-Exclusive Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-nacho-fries.md)