Del Taco Tops the Competition With the Return of Fan-Favorite Carnitas for a Limited Time
September 12 2019 - 6:31PM
Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: TACO), the nation’s second
leading Mexican quick service restaurant,* today announced the
return of its tender braised, shredded pork Carnitas, back for a
limited time due to popular demand. Now available at the company’s
more than 580 restaurants nationwide, Del Taco’s tender braised,
shredded pork Carnitas are cooked in small batch kettles for an
authentic flavor.
To celebrate the return of its fan-favorite Carnitas, Del Taco
invites guests to “top” their favorite Taco Bell menu items with a
serving of Del Taco’s shredded pork Carnitas. On Wednesday,
September 18th from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., three Del Taco locations in
Los Angeles (8651 So. La Tijera Ave.), Oklahoma City (1508 W-I-240
Service Road), and Atlanta (109 Banks Station Lane, Fayetteville)
will serve Carnitas to any guest who wants to make their favorite
Taco Bell item better. Guests simply show their Taco Bell purchase
for a FREE serving of Del Taco Carnitas to top their item.**
“Carnitas is a favorite amongst our fans, with guests asking for
it year round, and is something that is not offered by our biggest
competitor,” said Barry Westrum, Del Taco’s Chief Marketing
Officer. “We know the craveable flavor and quality of our shredded
pork Carnitas can elevate any menu item, and we’re willing to prove
it!”
Fans everywhere have the chance to try Carnitas for free. Del
Taco will offer a FREE Carnitas Combo Burrito or Carnitas Loaded
Fries (with any purchase) through The Del Taco App, with promo code
TOPTHEBELL.**
Combined with Del Taco’s already fresh ingredients, such as
hand-grated cheddar, handmade pico de gallo, hand-sliced avocado
and slow-cooked beans made from scratch, Del Taco’s Carnitas will
be featuring in the following menu items:
- Carnitas Combo Burrito (2 for $6**): Two of
our Carnitas Combo Burritos for one low price, featuring tender
braised, shredded pork Carnitas combined with slow-cooked beans
made from scratch, hand-grated cheddar cheese, and tangy green
sauce in a warm flour tortilla.
- Carnitas Wet Burrito Plato: A Carnitas Combo
Burrito topped with tangy green sauce, hand-grated cheddar cheese
and fresh hand-sliced avocado, served with cilantro lime rice,
slow-cooked beans made from scratch, chips and salsa.
- Carnitas Street Taco Plato: Two tender
braised, shredded pork Carnitas street tacos topped with tangy
green sauce, diced onions, chopped cilantro and fresh hand-sliced
avocado, served with cilantro lime rice, slow-cooked beans made
from scratch, chips and salsa.
- Epic Carnitas Burrito: An Epic burrito loaded
with tender braised, shredded pork Carnitas, hand-grated cheddar
cheese, tangy chipotle sauce, cilantro lime rice, seasoned black
beans, and handmade pico de gallo salsa, wrapped in a warm,
oversized flour tortilla.
- Carnitas Loaded Fries: Del Taco’s famous
Crinkle-Cut Fries topped with tender braised, shredded pork
Carnitas, hand-grated cheddar cheese, savory secret sauce, diced
onions and chopped cilantro.
*By number of units
**Limit one free side of carnitas per person. Registration
required to access deals. Enter promo code in the “More” section in
the app, valid through 9/25. Price and participation may vary.
About Del Taco Restaurants, Inc.
Del Taco (NASDAQ: TACO) offers a unique variety of both Mexican
and American favorites such as burritos and fries, prepared fresh
in every restaurant's working kitchen with the value and
convenience of a drive-thru. Del Taco's menu items taste better
because they are made with quality ingredients like fresh grilled
chicken and carne asada steak, hand-sliced avocado, hand-grated
cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and creamy
Queso Blanco.
The brand's campaign, Celebrating the Hardest Working Hands in
Fast Food, further communicates Del Taco's commitment to
restaurant-level team members that provide guests with the best
quality and value for their money through cooking, chopping,
shredding and grilling menu items from scratch. Founded in 1964,
today Del Taco serves more than three million guests each week at
its more than 580 restaurants across 14 states. For more
information, visit www.deltaco.com.
Media ContactJoshua LevittCanvas
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