# Cheesy Taco-Flavored Crackers Cheez-It Has Released a Cheesy New Flavor That Tastes Like Tacos By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-06-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastes-like-tacos References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a21288806/cheez-it-cheese-taco-flavor/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Bj6cHHCHPwd/?taken-by=junkfoodmom) If you're looking for a pre-party snack for your Taco Tuesday feast, look no further than the new Cheez-It Grooves Loaded Cheesy Taco. With a promise of "bolder flavor, bigger crunch," the new variety offers a delicious take on the beloved cheese crackers. The new Cheez-It Grooves Loaded Cheesy Taco crackers are a taco-flavored creation that doesn't just taste like tortillas, but like all of the delicious taco toppings. As the box claims, the crackers combine the savory flavors of a crunchy corn taco shell, seasoned ground beef, sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce, and a hint of onion. For a true taco experience, the crackers can be dipped in complementary sides such as salsa, guacamole, or queso. Though the crackers have not been officially released, eagle-eyed fans have spotted the crunchy creation at [Meijer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-responsibly-campaign) grocery stores. Image Credit: *@junkfoodmom.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 20% | 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 - **Taco-inspired Snacks:** Opportunities to create new and unique pre-party and snack offerings based on the favorite Mexican dish - the taco. - **Savory Flavor Combinations:** Opportunities to experiment with unique delicious flavor combinations in snack food products to keep consumers interested. - **Hyper-targeted Marketing:** Opportunities exist for brands to cater to niche audiences more effectively and on a larger scale through targeted campaigns emphasizing specialized flavors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Foods:** Snack food manufacturers can experiment with new flavors to create unique offerings that would attract potential consumers who love to try new things. - **Grocery Stores:** Grocery stores can work with snack food manufacturers to create exclusive and unique products for their customers. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Digital marketing agencies can help brands create targeted social and digital marketing campaigns specially designed to cater to specific audiences and push their unique flavors to those audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Cracker Taco Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ortega-cheezit-taco-shells.md) - [Cracker-Themed Tex-Mex Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-and-cheezit.md) - [Cracker-Stuffed Mexican Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-cheezit-crunchwrap-supreme.md) - [Cheese Cracker-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-menu.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Snack Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-crackers.md) - [Cheddar-Encrusted Taco Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-crunch-tacos.md) - [Ranch-Flavored Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranch-flavored-crackers.md) - [3D-Shaped Cheese Cracker Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-crunch.md) - [Smoky Cheese-Flavored Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-smoked.md)