Torchy’s  Taco's Some Like It Hot Promotion Returns August 1

Torchy’s Tacos will launch its seventh annual Some Like It Hot promotion beginning August 1. While Torchy’s features a special limited-edition Taco of the Month every month, each August it takes the heat to new heights with a lineup of seriously hot, Damn Good food. 

Torchy’s award-winning Green Chile Queso and fresh-squeezed Margaritas are revered by fans, and for the first time ever, as a part of the Some Like It Hot menu, Torchy’s will serve two new heat-filled concoctions to make Torchy’s hottest meal yet: Daredevil Queso Blanco with chili lime salted Chicharrones – Torchy’s first-ever new queso recipe – and the Ring of Fire Margarita with habanero-infused Exotico tequila. To round out this year’s Some Like It Hot offerings, the fan-favorite Bottle Rocket Shrimp Taco is also returning. 

“Our new Daredevil Queso Blanco and Ring of Fire Margarita are the perfect pairings for the Bottle Rocket Shrimp Taco for this year’s Some Like It Hot promotion,” said Mike Rypka, founder of Torchy’s Tacos. “Once we got into the kitchen and started playing around with different ingredients to create a flavorful meal that truly brings the heat, it was game over. I think we’ll see a lot of tears from Torchy’s spice lovers this year!” 

This year’s Some Like It Hot menu lineup includes: 

Bottle Rocket Shrimp Taco: Habanero-battered fried shrimp, cabbage slaw, cotija cheese, candied jalapenos, cilantro and Diablo Mayo, served on a flour tortilla. 

Daredevil Queso Blanco: A spicy sister to our legendary Green Chile Queso! Our new Daredevil Queso Blanco features roasted jalapenos and serranos, fresh cilantro and Diablo Sauce, served with a basket of house fried chili lime salted Chicharrones.  

Ring of Fire Margarita: Habanero-infused Exotico tequila with housemade sweet and sour, fresh jalapeno and a Tajin rim. 

Also new this year, fans can take home a limited-edition Torchy’s commemorative 16-ounce cup and lid, available with the purchase of regular-size Ring of Fire Margaritas for dine-in, takeout and delivery, where permitted, while supplies last. 

WaBa Grill Opens in Fresno, California

WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, announced that its Fresno restaurant is now open for business. Marking the brand’s first location in Fresno and third in California’s Central Valley, the restaurant is owned and operated by Simran Nagra and longtime WaBa Grill franchisee Jerry Bajwa, who operates 21 WaBa Grill […]

Popeyes Offers $4.20 Chicken Sandwich Deal for 4/20

Popeyes is elevating the holiday with a smokin’ deal and a new Munchies Menu that’s sure to satisfy all cravings. Starting today through Saturday, 4/20, guests can order off the Munchies Menu and get a mouthwatering Chicken Sandwich (Classic, Spicy, Blackened or Spicy Blackened) for only $4.20 and fan-favorite sides like Cajun Fries, Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes and more for […]

Vitality Bowls in Dublin, California, Gets New Leadership

Vitality Bowls, the leading superfood café offering acai bowls, smoothies, salads, wraps, grain bowls and more, recently announced the Dublin café is under new ownership with local entrepreneurs, Diego Puentes and Stefanny Rubiano, at the helm. “I’m thrilled to join the Dublin community as the new owner of Vitality Bowls. With the support from the […]

Port of Subs Signs 20-Unit Deal in Arizona

Buckle up, Arizona, because the iconic sandwich brand, Port of Subs, is set to rock the Grand Canyon State with a 20-unit explosion. This culinary revolution comes courtesy of powerhouse restauranteurs Kevin and Sandra Johnson, seasoned veterans with a dynamic history in the industry. Having previously conquered the culinary landscape with franchises like Edo Japan […]

Huey Magoo’s Opens 61st Restaurant in Morehead, Kentucky

Huey Magoo’s – the “Filet Mignon Of Chicken” – celebrated its newest franchise store and first restaurant in Kentucky now open in Morehead, President and CEO Andy Howard announces. Huey Magoo’s Morehead is the 61st restaurant opening system-wide spanning 12 states, with hundreds more franchises currently sold in 13 states. The 2,570 square foot free standing restaurant […]

Bojangles to Venture West with Franchise Deal in Los Angeles

Bojangles, the Carolina-born restaurant chain specializing in craveable breakfast and Southern-style chicken, biscuits and tea, has announced the signing of a 30-unit agreement that will bring the concept to Los Angeles for the first time. The agreement, spearheaded by seasoned entrepreneur Lorenzo Boucetta and Poulet Brothers, LLC, is expected to introduce Bojangles to Los Angeles […]

Wayback Burgers Unveils New Rewards Program

Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest growing burger franchises, unveiled Wayback Rewards, its new and improved rewards program for guests. Highlighted by a new “secret menu” which will put fun, limited time menu items at members’ fingertips, members can access the new Wayback Rewards program wherever they order, whether via the app, online, […]

Black Rock Coffee Bar Implements Revel’s POS Systems

Revel Systems, an open cloud order management platform for restaurant and retail brands, announced that Black Rock Coffee Bar has successfully implemented Revel at more than 130 locations, with plans to rapidly expand nationwide. Preferring a best-of-breed approach to its technology stack, Black Rock took advantage of Revel’s existing integrations with leading solutions for loyalty, […]

Thanx Enhances Mobile App Content Management System

Thanx, a leading guest engagement and retention platform for restaurants, announced major enhancements to their already powerful mobile app content management system (CMS). Restaurants now have unprecedented control over the design, branding and user experience, without building a custom app with a developer. These enhancements represent an important milestone for restaurants, as it marks the first time […]

You might also like...

Get daily updates on quick-serve industry news, tips, and events.