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Del Taco adds 2 plant-based dishes nationwide

June 19, 2019

Mexican QSR, Del Taco, said today it is adding two new plant-based entrée items, using products from Beyond Meat at it 580-plus locations. The new items include the Beyond 8 Layer Burrito and the Epic Beyond Cali Burrito, a news release said. 

The brand launched its Beyond Tacos in April, making it the first national Mexican QSR to add a plant-based main dish to its menu. Del Taco said since that time it's sold nearly two million Beyond Tacos and Beyond Avocado Tacos.

"The enthusiasm shown by our fans during the first weeks of our Beyond Meat offerings was undeniable," Del Taco President and CEO John Cappasola, said in the release. "To that end, we wanted to reward the passion being shown across social media and in our restaurants by utilizing our uniquely seasoned Beyond Meat recipe in two new protein-packed burritos."

The Beyond 8 Layer Burrito includes seasoned Beyond Meat plant-based crumbles layered with slow-cooked beans, guacamole, diced tomatoes, lettuce, grated cheddar red sauce and sour cream in a tortilla. The Epic Beyond Cali Burrito includes the same crumbles with Crinkle-Cut Fries, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo salsa in a tortilla.

Diners can also get a free Beyond 8-Layer Burrito with purchase by entering the code, BEYOND8, in The Del App from June 20 to June 27.