# Taco Croissant Hybrids This San Franciscan Bakery Invented the Tacro With Different Fillings By Alyson Wyers | Published 2018-01-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-croissant References: [buzzfeed](https://www.buzzfeed.com/michelleno/taco-croissant-san-francisco?utm_term=.cyBXDVdDA#.uwWQYMRYm) & [vivelatarte](http://www.vivelatarte.com/) This hipsterific taco croissant hybrid is one of the more notable food mashups since the craze began with the cronut. However, Vive La Tarte -- a San Francisco-based bakery -- is changing the game with the Tacro. A single Tacro costs $12, but are reported to be a filling option. A flaky yet crunchy croissant serves as the taco 'shell.' Customers have a choice of three fillings: barbecue jackfruit, [pulled pork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-pork-al-pastor) or chili chicken with avocado. All Tacros are topped with sliced radishes and chopped pickled onions and come with green avocado salsa and a red salsa. In the future, Vive La Tarte hopes to expand the taco croissant to include other flavors, with a [breakfast version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacodeli-grab-go) being a possibility. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Food Mashups:** The Tacro demonstrates the potential for creating innovative menu items by combining different food genres or ingredients. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** The Tacro is an example of how fast food can be elevated into a gourmet experience through unique combinations of high-quality ingredients. - **Upscale Street Food:** The Tacro illustrates how street food can be transformed into upscale cuisine by integrating culinary expertise and creativity into the food truck culture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit by adopting innovative creations like the Tacro to attract new customers and expand their food offerings. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can capitalize on the trend of food mashups by introducing unique dishes like the Tacro that tap into customers' desire for novel and exciting dining experiences. - **Bakery:** Bakeries can experiment with inventive pastry combinations like the Tacro to stand out from competitors and satisfy the taste buds of adventurous customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handheld Taco-Inspired Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-and-cheese.md) - [Savory Onigiri Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onigiri-croissant.md) - [Croissant-Cookie Baked Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crookie.md) - [Vietnamese Sandwich-Inspired Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banh-mi-taco.md) - [Hybrid Burger-Inspired Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smash-burger-taco.md) - [Waffle-Filled Breakfast Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roscoe.md) - [Hybrid Cookie Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-crookie.md) - [Portable Crispy Chicken Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantina-crispy-chicken-tortada.md) - [Cheddar-Encrusted Taco Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-crunch-tacos.md)