USA | Last year's Tacolate debut quickly became a cult favourite, sparking social conversation from fans eager to try the nostalgic treat.
Fueled by that demand, Taco Bell and Salt & Straw have partnered to bring a new ice cream taco, created by Salt & Straw's ice cream makers exclusively for Taco Bell.
"Last year's collaboration showed us how much joy there is in reimagining a nostalgic favourite, and we're thrilled to work with Salt & Straw to bring a new ice cream taco to Taco Bell restaurants," said Liz Matthews, Global Chief Food Innovation Officer at Taco Bell.
"The Churro Ice Cream Taco builds on everything fans loved about the original collaboration, with a flavour that feels right at home on our menu."
The Salt & Straw Churro Ice Cream Taco is a nostalgic ice cream taco that returns, featuring a crispy waffle cone shell filled with the brand-new Churro Ice Cream, covered with puffed rice and a dark chocolate-flavoured coating for the perfect balance of creamy, crispy and crunchy in every bite.
Tyler Malek, co-founder and head ice cream maker at Salt & Straw, said he knew the Tacolate was special, but the response completely blew the team away as customers made it clear they wanted it to stick around.
“So when we had the chance to take the idea beyond our shops with Taco Bell, we wanted to dream up something completely new,” he said.
“The Churro Ice Cream Taco brings together what both brands do best, and we're so excited for people across the country to finally get their hands on one."
This collaboration will continue at Live Más Cafés with the all-new Salt & Straw Choco-Waffle Chiller.
Known for transforming Taco Bell favourites into craveable sipping experiences, Live Más Café has given the ice cream taco its signature Chiller treatment, turning the taco's nostalgic flavours into an entirely new frozen format.
Encased in a crackable, chocolatey shell, the Chiller features a rich vanilla ice cream base blended with churro crumbles and waffle cone pieces, then topped with whipped cream and more waffle cone pieces for the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy in every sip.
The Salt & Straw collaboration is the latest example of Taco Bell transforming fan fascination into a real experience. The original Cinnamon Ancho Tacolate is also available year-round at all Salt & Straw shops and online.
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