The El Pollo Loco Dos Locos Salads have been unveiled by the brand as a number of Mexican cuisine-inspired salads that provide patrons with a deconstructed take on a variety of favorite recipes. The salad menu includes the Cheesy Quesadilla Dos Locos Salad, the Chicken Taquito Dos Locos Salad and the Unwrapped Burrito Dos Locos Salad, which are all crafted with premium ingredients. The salads come with a creamy cilantro dressing to give them a final touch of creamy yet fresh flavor.
The El Pollo Loco Dos Locos Salads are being made available at participating locations just in time for the new year where they can be ordered for a limited time only. The salads are sure to be a hit amongst those seeking out an alternative way to enjoy some of their favorite flavors used in Mexican cuisine.
Deconstructed Cuisine Salads
The El Pollo Loco Dos Locos Salads Come in Three Varieties
Trend Themes
1. Deconstructed Cuisine - Continued experimentation with taking apart classic dishes and finding new ways to present their components benefits food and beverage brands who can use it to create novel, signature dishes.
2. Premium Ingredients - Demand for high-quality ingredients will stay high following the coronavirus pandemic, highlighting opportunities for food and beverage companies to innovate and differentiate themselves by offering superior ingredients and making customers feel pampered.
3. Mexican Cuisine-inspired Salads - Emerging trends show that consumers are increasingly interested in vegetarian food options as they look to reduce their meat consumption, providing food and beverage brands with a chance to create and promote “plant-based” items that are inspired by ethnic foods.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - The fast food industry can take advantage of offering healthier, convenient options by experimenting with deconstructing traditional dishes and using premium ingredients to set themselves apart.
2. Food Delivery - As more people are eating at home than ever, food delivery companies should focus on offering premium quality products with unique innovation, as consumers are looking for interesting moments in their day-to-day delivery meals.
3. Vegetarian Foods - Vegetarian foods have been experiencing exponential growth and food brands could benefit by providing more plant-based options that lean on traditional ethnic flavor profiles in order to reach a wider audience of health-conscious, international-loving customers.