Ready for a true fiesta in your mouth? Don’t wait to try these new fast food releases—run!
The fast food scene is heating up with new releases that bring a whole new level of deliciousness. Many of these releases are Mexican-inspired eats, ready to satisfy your cravings for something spicy, crunchy, and tangy. Taco Bell, though, is giving us a sweet surprise, dropping a new dessert that fans can’t stop talking about. Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken also hinted at returning and new items that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Intrigued? Let’s dive into these latest fast food releases!
El Pollo Loco
When the swicy trend rose to fame, it took with it the Mango Habanero flavor. Yup, the combination of mango’s sweetness and habanero peppers’ spicy kick has a wonderful layered taste. El Pollo Loco is one of the fast food chains that’s leveraging the popularity of this sweet-spicy flavor by introducing new menu items. Say hello to Mango Habanero Double Tostadas! These new tostadas come in three varieties, featuring chicken and shrimp in the mix of flavorful ingredients.
Here’s a closer look at your options for El Pollo Loco’s new Mango Habanero Double Tostadas:
- Mango Habanero Double Chicken Tostada – This features a fried tostada shell loaded with chopped chicken breast, pinto beans, rice, Jack cheese, shredded lettuce, salsa fresca, sour cream, and of course, the mango habanero sauce.
- Mango Habanero Double Shrimp Tostada – Not a chicken fan? Try this variety that comes with shrimp. It also features a mix of avocado slice, shredded lettuce, rice, pinto beans, salsa fresca, sour cream, Jack cheese, and mango habanero sauce.
- Mango Habanero Chicken & Shrimp Tostada – You can also enjoy both the shrimp and the chicken when you order this tasty variety. The fried toasted shell is filled with shrimp, chopped chicken breast, Jack cheese, pinto beans, avocado slices, rice, lettuce, salsa fresca, sour cream, and mango habanero sauce.
The new Mango Habanero Double Tostadas are now available at all participating El Pollo Loco locations for a limited time. Grab them while they’re still piping hot!
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
While Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken is known for their pressure-cooked Southern-style chicken, they also deserve credit for the fan-favorite Fish & Chips combo. There’s no better time to praise this classic comfort food than now because Lee’s just brought back this exact menu item! The returning item features the six ounces of juicy and flaky fish with creamy tartar sauce that you know and love. Of course, this meal wouldn’t be complete without a generous portion of crispy potato wedges on the side.
With the Lent season coming up, this is a perfect alternative to the usual meat options you get when dining out or ordering online. While Lee’s didn’t mention when the Fish & Chips combo will leave the menu, the chain made it clear that it’s back for a limited time only.
Additionally, Lee’s unveiled a new dessert that will offer a sweet finish to your Fish & Chips meal. The Mini Pecan Pie is finally here, made with high-quality nuts sourced from Priester’s Pecans, a reputable family-owned supplier based in Alabama.
Taco Bell
Taco Bell‘s Cinnabon Delights and Cinnamon Twists, move aside. Because it’s time for the Birthday Cake Churros to step into the spotlight! Finally, the fast food chain has announced the launch of this new sweet treat, made in collaboration with New York-based dessert company Milk Bar. Even if it’s not your birthday, we just know you’re gonna love a bite of this warm, crispy churros filled with birthday cake frosting, finished off with bright pink confetti sprinkles. The Mexican dessert has never been this festive!
Ready to taste the birthday magic? The Birthday Cake Churros is now available at Taco Bell locations nationwide, with a price of $2.99 for two churros and $1.99 for one. Meanwhile, Milk Bar also launched a limited-edition product inspired by their collaboration with Taco Bell: Churro Birthday Cake Truffles! These truffles have a delicious churro cake center, filled with birthday frosting and rolled in churro birthday sand.
Both Taco Bell and Milk Bar keep pushing the boundaries when it comes to unexpected sweet innovations. In 2022, both brands also teamed up to release the Strawberry Bell Truffle, a mashup of Milk Bar’s cake truffles and Taco Bell’s Crunchy Taco Shell. Indeed, there’s always something sweet to celebrate when these two brands unite!
Tijuana Flats
Tijuana Flats, another Mexican-inspired restaurant known for bold flavors, is bringing back a crowd-favorite menu item. Brace yourself for the return of Carne Asada Street Taco! In addition to this, the brand is also introducing something new, the Grilled Shrimp Street Taco. All these fast food releases lead to the introduction of Street Taco Trio, which allows you to devour three tasty tacos for under $10.
According to Tijuana Flats, the Street Taco Trio gives fans an option to get three Carne Asada Street Tacos or Grilled Shrimp Street Tacos. They’re also served with crispy chips and lime wedge on the side, all for just $9.99. This offering is available for a limited time only, until April 20, 2025. Here’s what you can expect from each variation of the street tacos:
- Carne Asada Street Taco – The soft corn tortilla is filled with grilled steak, topped with Chili Lime crema, fresh cilantro, and diced onions.
- Grilled Shrimp Street Taco – This variation combines juicy shrimp with cilantro cabbage, guacamole salsa, pickled red onions, corn salsa, and cotija cheese.
If you just want to sample these by ordering single tacos, you can do so with a price of $3.49 each. To complete your Tijuana Flats dining experience, consider pairing your tacos with the new Coconut Limeade, made with coconut and lime, topped with Sprite. This new drink retails for $3.29.
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From The Club
Nothing beats Mexican food when it comes to diverse and bold flavors. That’s why I’m so happy to see all these new fast food releases that feature Mexican eats! It’s gonna be a weekend of tacos for me after seeing those new and returning items from El Pollo Loco and Tijuana Flats. While Taco Bell has a different offering, this chain never fails to amaze me with their inventiveness. That Birthday Cake Churro looks like the dessert of my dreams, to be honest. Of course, Lee’s is back again with offering Fish & Chips, one of the comfort foods that won’t let you down in the last few weeks of winter. Don’t miss that out!
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