Chapter 1
The birth of a viral sensation
Chapter 2
Fast food chains jump in
Chapter 3
The deep history of burger hybrids
Chapter 4
The tasty science of food fusion
YOUR GOAL
Master of Inside the burger taco
Ch 2 · Fast food chains jump in
gus Fast Food Burgertacos
They put a double cheeseburger in a flatbread taco! (No way!) That creamy Del Taco burger sauce is such a masterpiece! (Oh yeah!)
gus Translating a viral home recipe into a fast-food assembly line requires precise kitchen engineering.
gus Del Taco launched its own version in August 2026, blending its signature flatbread with a double cheeseburger.
BETA
gus Test your knowledge on the wild new fast-food burger taco trend. Can you guess which major chains are jumping into this hybrid food craze?
Fun Fact
Speedy fast food: Freddy's cooks its commercial Smash Burger Taco in under two minutes using specialized high-heat presses designed for speed.
Glossary
flatbread (noun)
A simple bread made from flour, water, and salt, then rolled into a thin, flat shape before baking. Del Taco utilized warm flatbread to wrap its hybrid burger taco menu item, launched on August 6, 2026.
A simple bread made from flour, water, and salt, then rolled into a thin, flat shape before baking. Del Taco utilized warm flatbread to wrap its hybrid burger taco menu item, launched on August 6, 2026.
Quiz
What marketing term describes temporary menu items like the smash burger taco used to drive seasonal sales?
Quiz
What is the recommended safe internal temperature for ground beef patties in fast-food kitchens?
Quiz
Which fast-casual chain became the first major brand to launch a commercial Smash Burger Taco in January 2026?