# Street Food Chicken Seasonings Wingstop Mexican Street Spice is Piquant and Flavorful By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-05-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingstop-mexican-street-spice References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/wingstop-launches-new-mexican-street-spice-flavor-alongside-new-20-wings-for-20-deal/) & [wingstop](https://www.wingstop.com)  The [Wingstop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingstop-fiery-lime) Mexican Street Spice is the brand's newest chicken wing flavor that draws inspiration from the classic grilled [Mexican street corn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-mexican-street-corn) (elotes) to offer customers a new kind of taste experience. The seasoning features a blend of chili, garlic and cilantro with notes of char to drive home the barbecue-inspired theme, which is rounded out with tastes of lime and parmesan cheese. The [dry-rubbed chicken seasoning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-street-chicken) can be ordered on all of the brand's fried chicken menu items including bone-in and boneless wings, terns and even its fried chicken sandwich. The new Wingstop Mexican Street Spice is launching with a special deal that will offer fans 20 wings for $20 with their choice of up to three flavors. Image Credit: Wingstop ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 40% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Global Fusion Flavors:** Culinary brands are experimenting with globally inspired seasonings, bringing international street food flavors to mainstream fast food menus. - **Innovative Dry Rubs:** New dry-rub seasonings are enhancing the sensory experience of traditional fried chicken, offering complex flavor profiles without additional sauces. - **Affordable Menu Innovation:** Food chains are introducing limited-time flavor promotions at competitive price points to attract and engage cost-conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food Restaurants:** Fast food establishments are leveraging uniquely spiced menu items to differentiate themselves in a saturated market. - **Seasoning Suppliers:** Seasoning manufacturers are seeing increased demand for innovative spice blends reminiscent of international culinary delights. - **Consumer Packaged Goods:** CPG companies are exploring opportunities in retail to offer at-home versions of popular restaurant flavors for DIY cooking enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cocktail-Inspired Wing Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingstop-fiery-lime.md) - [Mexican Street Corn Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-street-corn-seasoning.md) - [Full-Flavored Mexican Spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-spice.md) - [Limited-Time Chicken Wing Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitedtime-chicken-wing-flavor.md) - [Spicy Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hot-chili-rub.md) - [Street Food-Flavored Corn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corn-nuts-mexican-street-corn.md) - [Globally Inspired Wing Rubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wing-rub-line.md) - [Basketball-Themed Wing Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingstop-knicks-lemon-garlic.md) - [Hot Honey Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-rub.md)