# Certified Vegetarian Taco Menus Taco Bell Launches a 13 Dish Vegetarian Menu for Foodies By M | Published 2015-10-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-menu References: [eater](http://www.eater.com/2015/10/1/9431775/taco-bell-vegetarian-menu) & [tacobell](http://www.tacobell.ca/) Popular Latin cuisine eatery [Taco Bell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-chalupa-cravings-box) has released an all-new vegetarian menu that offers 13 different meat-free dishes that have received the stamp of approval from the [American Vegetarian Association](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnew-guacamole). This is ideal for vegetarians and foodies looking for healthier fast food options that don't contain any meat. As of today Taco Bell now has a [vegetarian option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw-canada) on its website and online ordering app that allows foodies to select meals from specifically meat-free options. The menu includes popular items remade to feature only vegetarian or vegan options. Items on the menu include meals such as the Catina Power Veggie Bowl, 7-Layer Burrito or simply the option to turn most of the meals into veggie-friendly option. The inclusive brand move speakers to fast food eateries looking to target more niche demographics with specialty menus. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 90% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegetarian Fast Food:** The trend of offering meat-free options at fast food restaurants is growing, providing disruptive innovation opportunities for food chains to attract vegetarian and health-conscious customers. - **Specialty Menus:** Creating specialty menus tailored to specific dietary preferences, such as vegetarian or vegan options, can help restaurants reach niche demographics and stand out in the competitive food industry. - **Healthy Fast Food:** The demand for healthier fast food options is increasing, opening up opportunities for businesses to innovate and create nutritious options that still satisfy customers' cravings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can embrace the trend of offering certified vegetarian options to attract a wider customer base and meet the growing demand for meat-free choices. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can cater to the needs of vegetarian and health-conscious customers by creating specialty menus with meat-free options and obtaining certifications from reputable organizations. - **Food Delivery:** Food delivery services can partner with restaurants that offer certified vegetarian menus to provide convenient and healthy options for customers who prefer meat-free meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Value-Minded Veggie QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-buildyourowncravingsbox.md) - [Exclusive Vegetarian Taco Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-chalupa-cravings-box.md) - [Vegan-Friendly QSR Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-crunchwrap.md) - [Celebratory Vegetarian QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anniversaryinspired-meal.md) - [Plant-Based Carne Asada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-carne-asada-steak.md) - [Vegetarian-Friendly Crispy Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dorado-tacos.md) - [Seasoned Plant-Based Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pea-and-soy-protein.md) - [Indian Cuisine-Inspired QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-desi-menu.md) - [Refreshed QSR Guacamoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnew-guacamole.md)