Taco Cabana® Brings Back Brisket

High Customer Demand Could Lead to Permanent Brisket Menu Offerings

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Apr 26, 2011, 11:00 ET

SAN ANTONIO, April 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Taco Cabana® has put its own twist on traditional Texas BBQ and brought a fan favorite back to the menu, re-introducing a line of hickory-smoked brisket tacos.

Visit your favorite Taco Cabana today and enjoy brisket menu items including breakfast brisket and egg tacos, plates featuring two brisket tacos, rice, beans and two freshly made flour tortillas; or a two brisket taco combo meal with chips, queso or guacamole and a 20-oz drink.

"Our brisket tacos were overwhelmingly popular last year, and we're delighted to bring brisket back," said Todd Coerver, chief marketing officer at Taco Cabana. "If guest feedback remains positive, we are considering adding our brisket offering to the permanent menu. Starting today, fans need to be sure and visit us on Facebook to tell us how much they love our brisket tacos if they would like to see us offer them year-round."

Taco Cabana seasons their brisket with salt, pepper and garlic before smoking it for several hours using hickory wood flavors. The brisket is then crisped on the flat grill before being served in a fresh flour tortilla.

"We are constantly listening to our guests and strive to put items on the menu that appeal to their taste buds and reflect our commitment to serving fresh, high-quality Mexican food," said Smokey Waters, corporate chef at Taco Cabana. "The unique combination of a well-known Mexican favorite and traditional Texas BBQ shows how we've put the Tex into Tex-Mex cuisine."

About Taco Cabana: The Story Behind our Obsession

In 1978, Taco Cabana began as a taco stand in San Antonio, with the unique recipes and ingredients that reflect our rich Tex-Mex culture and food. With more than 156 restaurants in 3 states, Taco Cabana continues to redefine the Mexican fast-casual dining experience through ongoing menu and service enhancements. We are committed to satisfying the appetites of our customers through our obsession for making great-tasting Mexican food. From our kitchens' daily fresh-made tortillas and handmade salsas to our flame-grilled fajitas and refreshing margaritas, our obsession lives on, making Taco Cabana one of the region's most enduring and beloved Mexican food brands. Taco Cabana is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. For more information on Taco Cabana or Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc., visit www.tacocabana.com or www.carrols.com. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter for offers and updates from Taco Cabana.

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