ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Taco John’s® is putting its signature West-Mex™ spin on crispy chicken with a new lineup that’s bigger, bolder, and crunchier than ever. From crispy tenders to a new grilled burrito packed with fan-favorite Potato Olés®, the new offerings give guests plenty of craveworthy ways to satisfy their chicken cravings this fall.

Taco John’s spent more than a year getting the new crispy chicken lineup just right. True to its commitment to making real food for real people and listening to guests every step of the way, the brand invited guests to weigh in, and the result delivers on crispiness, juiciness, portion size, quality and overall crowd pleasing! Not only is the new crispy chicken full of flavor, these plus-sized pieces are packed with protein (32g in a four-piece order) for a satisfying meal or affordable anytime snack.

Taco John’s new Crispy Chicken Tenders deliver savory flavor and satisfying crunch, available in three-piece and four-piece options, plus a kid’s meal that includes a drink and Potato Olés. Guests can pair the tenders with their favorite dipping sauce or turn up the flavor with limited-time options like Chipotle Ranch or Western Gold Sauce, which combines tangy honey mustard and spicy jalapeño flavors for a little heat.

Taco John’s is also introducing two new crispy chicken menu options:

  • Crispy Chicken Taco: A warm flour tortilla with crispy chicken, Chipotle Ranch or Western Gold sauce, Cheddar cheese, and crisp shredded lettuce.
  • Western Gold Grilled Burrito: A warm flour tortilla loaded with savory red rice, crispy chicken, Nacho Cheese, four-cheese blend, new Western Gold Sauce, hot and crispy Potato Olés, and diced tomatoes – all wrapped up and grilled

“Consumer tastes are always changing, and that’s part of what makes menu innovation so fun,” said Brad Bergaus, Taco John’s Corporate Chef and Director of Menu Innovation. “We’re constantly listening, learning and looking for opportunities to evolve with our guests. From the chicken itself to the sauces and the ways we bring it to life across the menu, this lineup was shaped by what guests told us they wanted.”

The brand also tapped guests to help determine ideal sauces and menu items, ensuring the final lineup delivered the quality and bold flavor guests expect from Taco John’s.

“Quality is Taco John’s North Star,” said Kevin Flaherty, Chief Marketing Officer at Taco John’s. “With the new crispy chicken lineup, we listened closely to our guests, testing and refining until we knew we had something that delivers on every level. The result is crispy, juicy chicken that stands on its own while giving us a delicious new way to bring guests the bold, unmistakable flavors of West-Mex.”

Whether it’s crispy chicken, Potato Olés or a classic Beef Crispy Taco, Taco John’s is serving up big, bold West-Mex flavor with plenty of crunch and value this fall, with even more reasons to visit including*:

September 21-25: Wake Up Wednesday™ All Week! Guests can start their day with a $3.19 Meat & Potato Breakfast Burrito all week long, available in restaurant and online during breakfast hours (excludes third-party delivery).

October 6: Taco Tuesday meets National Taco Day! Rewards members who make a purchase will receive a FREE Beef Crispy Taco on their next visit (valid for 14 days), giving guests a delicious reason to celebrate two taco occasions and two opportunities to save!

October 17 (Sweetest Day): Taco John’s is celebrating sweethearts with a sweet treat … a FREE Churro for TJ Rewards™ members on this day, with a $3+ purchase.

For more information or to find a location, visit www.TacoJohns.com or download the Taco John’s app, which includes additional access to exclusive savings.
*Offers are subject to change; latest offers are available in the app.

About Taco John’s®
Welcome to the Frontier of West-Mex™—a land for wide-open appetites, where classic American comfort meets the bold spice and flavor of Mexican-inspired cuisine. With more than 300 restaurants in 21 states, Taco John’s® has spent more than 55 years crafting made-to-order favorites with quality ingredients, house-made Pico de Gallo, crispy corn shells and tortilla chips fried fresh in-store daily, and originals you won’t find anywhere else—like hot, crispy Potato Olés® and the award-winning Taco Bravo®, recently named the best fast food taco in America for the second year running. Founded in 1969 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Taco John’s has earned recognition from Entrepreneur and QSR Magazine as one of the nation’s top chains to watch. Learn more at TacoJohns.com and follow Taco John’s on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Media Contact:
Joshua Levitt
PR for Taco John’s
josh@fikacollective.com

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