With 71% of consumers eager to explore new food and beverage trends in 2025*, Posada® Cruncheros Rolled Tacos deliver exactly what guests crave: bold flavors and ultimate convenience.
Crafted to satisfy the growing demand for globally inspired and fusion flavors, these versatile rolled tacos are perfect for small plates, shareable appetizers, grab-and-go options, entrees, or anytime snacking. Ready-to-eat and requiring no scratch preparation, they offer operators an unbeatable combination of:
- Speed to service and ease of preparation
- Bold, trending flavors that delight diners
- Versatility for menu innovation across dayparts
- Long-lasting crunch for superior takeout and delivery performance
Rolled tacos have increased 30% in volume sales over the past year, making them one of the fastest growing handheld Mexican items.**
Cruncheros Birria Beef Rolled Taco
As one of the fastest-growing entrées, birria tacos have increased nearly 816% on U.S. menus over the past four years. Birria is a popular flavor that has seen a 17% increase in menu penetration over the past year and is projected to grow 118% over the next four years.***
Cruncheros Birria Beef Rolled Tacos (#6940065) are ready to eat, featuring a freshly made tortilla filled with shredded beef seasoned with garlic, onion, chile peppers, cloves, lime, and other spices, and dipped in a savory batter. The crispy and crunchy bite complements the bold, flavorful spices of the filling, offering a modern take on the classic birria dish from Jalisco, Mexico.
Try one of these delicious recipes to elevate the flavor of Birria Beef Rolled Tacos even more:
- Street Corn Birria Rolled Tacos: Birria Beef Rolled Tacos are topped with a creamy roasted corn salsa and garnished with cotija cheese, chili lime seasoning, and cilantro.
- Birria Rolled Tacos with Pineapple Salsa: Serve Birria Beef Rolled Tacos with fresh salsa made with ripe pineapple, jalapeño, red bell pepper, cilantro, and lime juice.
Cruncheros Spinach Artichoke Rolled Taco
Cruncheros Spinach Artichoke Rolled Tacos (#6930065) put this longtime fan-favorite dip in an easy to prep and easy to eat rolled taco. Spinach and artichoke dip is on 14.5% of menus.*** Featuring a freshly made flour tortilla filled with cream cheese, parmesan, spinach, artichokes, and green chiles, then dipped in batter and fried for a crispy bite, these rolled tacos are delicious when served on their own or with a spicy arrabbiata sauce, a sour cream and chive dipping sauce, or a simply zesty lemon and herb yogurt sauce. They can also be taken to the next level with these recipes:
- Buffalo Style Spinach Artichoke Rolled Tacos: Spinach Artichoke Rolled Tacos are drizzled with spicy buffalo sauce, topped with blue cheese crumbles, and served with pickled peppers and celery sticks.
- Spinach Artichoke Rolled Tacos Benedict: Top Spinach Artichoke Rolled Tacos with hollandaise sauce and a poached egg and serve with potatoes o’brien and fresh fruit.
Cruncheros Chicken, Cheese, & Hatch Chile Rolled Taco
Cruncheros Chicken, Cheese, & Hatch Chile Rolled Tacos (#6920065) feature real New Mexico hatch chile, a flavor that’s expected to grow 21% over the next four years.*** Filled with a sauce blend of American and cheddar cheeses, plus seasoned chicken, Hatch green chiles, and jalapeño peppers, these tacos are rolled in a fresh flour tortilla coated in a seasoned batter.
In-demand dips like guacamole (on 20.4% of menus), queso (on 17.6% of menus, up 7% over the past four years), pico de gallo (on 20.3% of menus), or a simple but rich tomato sauce are the ideal accompaniment to these flavorful appetizers.***
Upscale recipe ideas include:
- Hatch Chile Huevos Cruncheros: Chicken, Cheese, & Hatch Chile Rolled Tacos are topped with a sunny side up egg, pico de gallo, and cilantro, then served with hot sauce and sour cream on the side
- Tex Mex Brisket Hatch Chile Cruncheros: Smother Chicken, Cheese, & Hatch Chile Rolled Tacos in melted cheddar cheese, top with black beans, corn, and chopped BBQ brisket, then drizzle with a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce.
- Grilled Pineapple Hatch Chile Cruncheros: Chicken, Cheese, & Hatch Chile Rolled Tacos are topped with a salsa made of grilled pineapple, red peppers, onion, and cilantro and served with chipotle sour cream.
Cruncheros Nashville Hot Style Chicken Rolled Taco
Cruncheros Nashville Hot Style Chicken Rolled Tacos (#6900065) offer the incredibly popular Nashville Hot, a flavor that has grown 148% on U.S. menus over the past four years.*** Habanero (+8% over the past year***) and jalapeño provide the perfect amount of spiciness.
These rolled tacos feature a cayenne-flavored flour tortilla stuffed with chunks of chicken seasoned with a spicy blend of habanero, jalapeño, and cayenne peppers, plus black pepper, paprika, and cilantro, and coated in a seasoned batter.
Serve Cruncheros Nashville Hot Style Chicken Rolled Tacos as a late-night or happy hour appetizer with ranch, buffalo ranch, bleu cheese, honey mustard, or creamy honey avocado dipping sauce, or try one of these crowd-pleasing recipes:
- Nashville Hot Sweet Corn Elotes: Nashville Hot Style Chicken Rolled Tacos are served over grilled sweet corn mixed with mayo, sour cream, lime, and chili seasoning, topped with cotija cheese, and finished with chopped cilantro.
- Nashville Hot Rolled Tacos Dill Pickle Dip Drumsticks: Dip Nashville Hot Style Chicken Rolled Tacos into a thick, creamy dill pickle dip and serve over coleslaw.
- Nashville Hot Cruncheros Cheesy Grits: Nashville Hot Style Chicken Rolled Tacos are topped with cheddar cheese, bacon and green onion and served atop creamy, cheesy country grits.
Cruncheros Mexican Style Hot Chocolate Rolled Tacos
Cruncheros Mexican Style Hot Chocolate Rolled Tacos (#6960065) bring a unique twist to traditional flavors, offering a perfect balance of sweet and spicy that’s right in line with emerging food trends. Featuring an irresistible combination of decadent chocolate and cream cheese along with authentic Mexican spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, plus a touch of cayenne and chili pepper for just the right amount of kick, these rolled tacos are wrapped in a crispy vanilla-battered tortilla.
Serve with a simple dulce de leche sauce; a sweet relish made with orange zest, orange preserves, and orange juice; or a bourbon cherry glaze made with fresh cherries, bourbon, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Cruncheros Rolled Tacos from Posada are ready to eat, saving substantial time and labor in restaurant kitchens. And there are several amazing varieties, all of which feature trending flavors, back-of-house appearance, and long hold times for takeout and delivery.
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*Datassential 2025 Trends Report
*NPD Supply Track
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