Del Taco Brings Back Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Tacos with New Buttery Garlic Parmesan Flavor (2024)

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, is bringing back Crispy Jumbo Shrimp to delight seafood lovers from coast to coast. Starting February 16, an array of new menu items from tacos and stuffed quesadilla tacos to fries will feature a bold, new Buttery Garlic Parmesan flavor option**.

“Our guests look forward to the return of our Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Tacos every year, and this year we’re delivering our Del Taco Better Mex brand promise with our new smooth and savory Buttery Garlic Parmesan sauce in addition to our classic Baja style secret sauce,” said Tim Hackbardt, Del Taco’s Chief Marketing Officer. "The sauce is so good, we also decided to create two special recipe Buttery Garlic Parmesan fries with our famous Crinkle Cut fries, as well as, give guests the opportunity to use it as a side dipping sauce to customize any menu item.”

The full list of new Buttery Garlic Parmesan sauce menu items includes:

  • NEW Buttery Garlic Parmesan Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Taco: Crispy jumbo shrimp, buttery garlic parmesan sauce, crunchy shredded cabbage and fresh house-made pico de gallo are wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and served with a fresh-cut lime wedge.
  • NEW Buttery Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Quesadilla Jumbo Shrimp Taco: A seafood and cheese lover’s dream! This hearty taco includes fresh house-grated cheddar cheese and signature creamy Queso Blanco grilled between two flour tortillas filled with crispy jumbo shrimp. It’s topped with crunchy shredded cabbage, buttery garlic parmesan sauce, fresh house-made pico de gallo and served with a fresh-cut lime wedge.
  • NEW Buttery Garlic Parmesan Fries: Del’s popular Crinkle Cut Fries are topped with buttery garlic parmesan sauce and chopped cilantro.
  • NEW Buttery Garlic Parmesan Carne Asada Fries: Crinkle Cut Fries topped with freshly grilled carne asada, buttery garlic parmesan sauce and chopped cilantro.
  • NEW Buttery Garlic Parmesan Dipping Sauce: For those times when you just need extra dipping sauce, no questions asked!

Returning seafood fan-favorites like the Original Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Taco, Stuffed Quesadilla and Burrito are available for a limited time as well:

  • Original Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Taco: Crispy jumbo shrimp, savory secret sauce, crunchy shredded cabbage, and pico de gallo are wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and served with a fresh-cut lime wedge.
  • Original Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Stuffed Quesadilla Taco: Freshly grated cheddar cheese and signature creamy Queso Blanco is grilled between two flour tortillas and filled with crispy jumbo shrimp. The taco is topped with crunchy shredded cabbage, savory secret sauce, pico de gallo and served with a fresh-cut lime wedge.
  • Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Burrito: Crispy jumbo shrimp, cilantro lime rice, crunchy shredded cabbage, savory secret sauce, and pico de gallo are wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.

Can’t make up your mind? Try a bit of everything before the offer is gone with two for $6 Mix & Match Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Tacos and two for $7 Mix & Match Stuffed Quesadilla Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Tacos.**

To learn more about your favorite Del Taco items or find the closest Del Taco location near you, visit deltaco.com.

*By number of units.
**Price and participation may vary.

About Del Taco
Del 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 freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-made guacamole, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and signature creamy Queso Blanco.

Founded in 1964, today Del Taco serves more than three million guests each week at its approximately 600 restaurants across 15 states.Del Taco’s commitment to providing guests with the best quality and value for their money originates from cooking, chopping, shredding and grilling menu items from scratch.For more information, visit deltaco.com.

Media Contact
Aureal Cordero
Allison+Partners for Del Taco
deltaco@allisonpr.com
(310) 496-4464

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Del Taco Brings Back Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Tacos with New Buttery Garlic Parmesan Flavor? ›

“Our guests look forward to the return of our Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Tacos every year, and this year we're delivering our Del Taco Better Mex brand promise with our new smooth and savory Buttery Garlic Parmesan sauce in addition to our classic Baja style secret sauce.” said Tim Hackbardt, Del Taco's Chief Marketing ...

Are shrimp tacos back at Del Taco? ›

The full list of new Buttery Garlic Parmesan sauce menu items includes: NEW Buttery Garlic Parmesan Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Taco: Crispy jumbo shrimp, buttery garlic parmesan sauce, crunchy shredded cabbage and fresh house-made pico de gallo are wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and served with a fresh-cut lime wedge.

How many calories in a Del Taco jumbo shrimp taco? ›

There are 310 calories in 1 serving (121 g) of Del Taco Original Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Taco. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Is Del Taco getting rid of Beyond Meat? ›

In a statement, Del Taco, which launched Beyond in May 2019, said it decided to stop selling Beyond Meat products at all its locations “due to low sales,” but that the chain still has a relationship with the plant-based meat brand.

What happened to Del Taco in Texas? ›

After expanding to 12 additional stores, the Lone Star State did not perform as well as expected and the company announced in 2015 that they would begin closing 12 of their American-style Mexican cuisine restaurant locations. Sadly, the final restaurant ultimately met the same fate in 2017.

How many calories are in 3 shrimp tacos? ›

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Nutrition Facts
For a Serving Size of 1 Serving
How many calories are in Three Shrimp Tacos? Amount of calories in Three Shrimp Tacos: Calories 560Calories from Fat 180 (32.1%)
% Daily Value *
How much fat is in Three Shrimp Tacos? Amount of fat in Three Shrimp Tacos: Total Fat 20g-
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How many calories are in garlic shrimp tacos? ›

There are 184 calories in 1 taco of Surf Taco Garlic Shrimp Taco.

Are shrimp tacos better with corn or flour tortillas? ›

The Best Tortillas for Shrimp Tacos:

Corn tortillas are best for making shrimp tacos.

What is in Kylie Jenner shrimp tacos? ›

Shrimp tacos recipe by Kylie Jenner
  1. Shrimp to taste.
  2. Chopped onion.
  3. Grated cheese.
  4. Chopped coriander.
  5. Grated green onion.
  6. Fresh lime juice.
  7. Sour cream.
  8. Olive oil.
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Why did Taco Bell stop selling chicken wings? ›

Taco Bell wings are only being sold for a week. Like many fast food promotions, the wings were always intended to be a limited time offer. The industry's chains constantly tweak their menus with niche and oddball products that drum up excitement and social media attention.

Where does shrimp tacos come from? ›

Tacos de camarones ("shrimp tacos") also originated in Baja California in Mexico. Grilled or fried shrimp are used, usually with the same accompaniments as fish tacos: lettuce or cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado and a sour cream or citrus/mayonnaise sauce, all placed on top of a corn or flour tortilla.

What taco did Taco Bell just bring back? ›

The Double Decker Taco Is Back at Taco Bell

The two-layer treat—a beef, lettuce, and cheese hard corn taco tucked inside a bean-schmeared flour tortilla—is set to have a second life on the menu after fans raised their voices online. The Double Decker originally debuted as a limited-time offer in 1995.

Does Pollo Loco sell shrimp tacos? ›

El Pollo Loco is bringing back two popular limited-time dishes: Baja Shrimp Tacos and Chicken Avocado Stuffed Quesadilla. Baja Shrimp Tacos are made with Baja Shrimp, shredded Jack cheese, avocado, lettuce, and salsa fresca on a handmade tortilla, topped with creamy cilantro dressing.

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