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Dunkin’ debuts Breakfast Tacos, a brand-new menu platform

The tacos are filled with breakfast ingredients but they’re available all day, sold in a special holder for guests to grab and go.
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Dunkin's Breakfast Tacos are filled with eggs, cheddar, roasted corn and lime crema; crumbled bacon is optional. /Photo courtesy of Dunkin'.

Breakfast Tacos debuted at Dunkin’ Wednesday, a first-time menu platform for the Boston-based coffee chain.

The tacos feature a warm flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, melted sharp white cheddar cheese and fire-roasted corn, then finished with a drizzle of lime crema. They can be ordered with or without a crispy crumbled bacon topping.

Although eggs, cheese and bacon are typical breakfast ingredients, Dunkin’ is offering the Breakfast Tacos all day long as a satisfying alternative for a light midday meal or late-night bite. The handhelds are sold in a branded taco holder and are designed to be enjoyed in pairs and eaten on the go.

“Our culinary team has expertly crafted these Breakfast Tacos with the vibrancy of spring in mind, delivering a taste sensation that can be enjoyed any time of the day—not just for breakfast,” said Jill McVicar Nelson, Dunkin's CMO, in a statement. “These tacos are undoubtedly one of the tastiest savory items we've launched at Dunkin’. We're thrilled for guests to try them and discover their new favorite meal to fuel their day, whether they're looking for a delicious breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack.”

The fire-roasted corn and crema appear to be new SKUs for Dunkin’, chosen to evoke spring. The tacos launch on the same day as a limited-time beverage, the Mango Pineapple Refresher.

Both new menu items are launching nationwide at Dunkin’s more than 9,000 U.S. locations.

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