Del Taco Unveils Five New Carnitas Creations With Seasonal Beverages and $2.50 Funnel Cake Fries
JACK•Del Taco has re-launched its slow-cooked carnitas across eight menu items, featuring five new creations such as the Carnitas Big Fat Taco and Carnitas Quesadilla, aiming to drive summer traffic. The chain also reintroduced Independence Poppers beverages and $2.50 Funnel Cake Fries in honor of America's 250th.
1. Carnitas Lineup Expansion
Del Taco’s slow-cooked carnitas return as the centerpiece of its summer menu, now featured in eight items including the Carnitas Street Taco, Combo Burrito and Loaded Fries. This year’s offering adds five new builds—the Carnitas Big Fat Taco, Quesadilla, Queso Loaded Nachos, Breakfast Big Fat Taco and Breakfast Burrito—to leverage a high-demand protein across dayparts.
2. Seasonal Beverage Promotion
To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, Del Taco revived its Independence Poppers beverage collection, which combines strawberry popping boba pearls and blue raspberry syrup with Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade, Sprite or vanilla shakes. The limited-time drinks aim to boost refreshment sales during peak summer traffic windows.
3. Funnel Cake Fries Return
The fan-favorite Funnel Cake Fries are back at a promotional price of $2.50, delivering a sweet, nostalgic dessert option. Priced below typical dessert items, this offering is designed to drive impulse desserts and increase per-check revenue during the summer season.




