Taco Croissant Hybrids

This San Franciscan Bakery Invented the Tacro With Different Fillings

This hipsterific taco croissant hybrid is one of the more notable food mashups since the craze began with the cronut. However, Vive La Tarte -- a San Francisco-based bakery -- is changing the game with the Tacro.

A single Tacro costs $12, but are reported to be a filling option. A flaky yet crunchy croissant serves as the taco 'shell.' Customers have a choice of three fillings: barbecue jackfruit, pulled pork or chili chicken with avocado. All Tacros are topped with sliced radishes and chopped pickled onions and come with green avocado salsa and a red salsa. In the future, Vive La Tarte hopes to expand the taco croissant to include other flavors, with a breakfast version being a possibility.
Trend Themes
1. Food Mashups - The Tacro demonstrates the potential for creating innovative menu items by combining different food genres or ingredients.
2. Gourmet Fast Food - The Tacro is an example of how fast food can be elevated into a gourmet experience through unique combinations of high-quality ingredients.
3. Upscale Street Food - The Tacro illustrates how street food can be transformed into upscale cuisine by integrating culinary expertise and creativity into the food truck culture.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can benefit by adopting innovative creations like the Tacro to attract new customers and expand their food offerings.
2. Restaurant - Restaurants can capitalize on the trend of food mashups by introducing unique dishes like the Tacro that tap into customers' desire for novel and exciting dining experiences.
3. Bakery - Bakeries can experiment with inventive pastry combinations like the Tacro to stand out from competitors and satisfy the taste buds of adventurous customers.

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