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Taco Cabana shifts focus to seafood for Lent

February 17, 2012

For the fifth year in a row, Taco Cabana is bringing one of its most popular limited-time offers back to the menu, re-introducing a line of Shrimp Tampico items just in time for the Lenten season.

According to Walter "Smokey" Waters, corporate chef at Taco Cabana, the Shrimp Tampico features shrimp that are hand-marinated daily in a mix of chipotle and ancho spices.

"Then we grill the shrimp with garlic, lime and cilantro to get that unique taste that combines the flavors we experienced on our culinary trips to Mexico," he said.

Now through mid-April, guests can order Shrimp Tampico in tacos, quesadillas, or enchiladas. Guests can also add Shrimp Tampico to their custom-built Cabana Bowl. The items start at $4.99.

For a limited time, Taco Cabana also is bringing back its special pineapple salsa, with crushed pineapple combined with a smoky chipotle flavor.

"For the past five years, Shrimp Tampico has been something our guests look forward to each spring. This year, we introduced it to the menu earlier so our fans can enjoy it longer," said Todd Coerver, chief marketing officer at Taco Cabana. "It's about incorporating unique ingredients and recipes from Mexico, putting our own spin on them and offering them at a fair price."

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