Creamy, tangy, salty, zesty and craveable, the buzz and excitement around Mexican-style street corn is still very much top of mind for consumers and a big topic of conversation – we’re seeing a 13% growth since last year in online mentions. Helping you stay up to date on menu trends is what we do, so let’s dive into four simple yet impactful ways you can use Mexican-style street corn on your menu.
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Taking Tacos Beyond ‘Taco Tuesday’
Now that everyone is free and clear to use “Taco Tuesday” across their menus, how can you make your taco offerings exciting? And why stop at just Tuesday? Let’s dive into ways we can make delicious Mexican flavors a feature every day of the week.
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TO GUAC OR NOT:
The power of a tableside experience
There’s something incredibly alluring about tableside guacamole. Consumers adore it and you can charge a premium for it. That said, not all establishments have the time, staff or space to do it right. And even though we can make the avocado part a lot easier, the extra effort that a tableside offering requires might take it off the table for you.
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Creating a Perfect Guacamole
While we consider ourselves Mexican food experts, we’re not the authority when it comes to defining the perfect flavor, texture and spice level of your guacamole. Like everything else on your menu, it’s simply a matter of personal preference. What we can share, however, is our formula for creating the perfect balance of flavor.
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The Mexican Street Food We’re Loving Right Now
We are always on the lookout for the next big Mexican dish, and there’s one in particular that’s getting us excited. The tlayuda! Let’s dig in to get a better understanding of what it is, how it became so popular and why you’re going to want it on your menu.
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Hot or Not?
When it comes to the latest food trends, you see the word “bold” everywhere. But what does it actually mean in terms of the flavors consumers are craving? Hot? Spicy? Or something different altogether? We looked into this flavorful descriptor to get a better sense of what bold means for you and your menu.
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Science, Psychology or Something Else?
Comfort food has become a big topic in the food industry. Everything from bold twists on traditional dishes to the rising popularity of old school supper clubs and retro cocktails. What is it about these comforting nostalgic foods that draw people in? It started with the pandemic, but what does the ongoing popularity mean for you and your menu? We set out to better understand the allure of all things starchy, fatty and wonderfully delicious.
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What’s Next for Birria?
Named one of the fastest-growing food trends of 2020, birria is a foodie favorite heading toward mainstream popularity. It’s most commonly associated with tacos, stews and consommés, but its uses are only getting more deliciously diverse. So, what’s next for this new Mexican flavor mainstay? Now’s the time to see where it could take your menu.
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Mini and Your Menu
America’s interest in mini foods has grown considerably over the past decade1. Everything from pintsize versions of menu mainstays (think sliders and mini tacos) to smaller plates and portion sizes to tiny kitchens cooking tiny foods on Instagram and TikTok. Why is small becoming such a big deal? We dug into this trend to better understand what it means. For you and your menu.
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