President of Taco Cabana Announces the First Collaboration of 2026 with Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot®

Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Queso Rojo Items Bring Bold Flavor to a Limited-Time Menu

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Taco Cabana®, a celebrated fast-casual Mexican-inspired dining chain for nearly 50 years kicks off its first partnership of 2026 with Cheetos®. The high-impact collaboration introduces the Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Queso Rojo collection, delivering bold heat.

The meal is anchored by its standout feature, Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Queso Rojo. Taco Cabana’s signature queso is infused with the unmistakable Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® flavor profile to create layered heat, savory depth and a signature red color that reflects its intensity. Rich and spicy, the queso is designed to command attention and strike unapologetically bold flavors.

“We wanted to open 2026 with a launch that is loud, satisfying and impossible to ignore,” said Ulyses Camacho, President and COO of Taco Cabana. “The Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Queso Rojo is all about the flame, the heat you feel, the flavor that builds and the kind of food that hits instantly.”

At the center of the collaboration is Taco Cabana’s exclusive Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Queso Rojo, featured across multiple limited-time offerings:

• Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Queso Rojo Loaded Fries – Crispy fries topped with Taco Cabana’s exclusive Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Queso Rojo, seasoned ground beef and sour cream ($4.99).
• Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Queso Rojo Wrap Meal – A value-forward combo featuring the Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Queso Rojo Wrap, a Cabana Refresher, a 2-ounce bag of Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® and a side of the exclusive queso rojo ($9.99).

The collaboration brings together two brands known for bold flavors and fan-favorite menu moments, creating a limited-time experience designed to drive excitement, trial and repeat visits.

All Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® collaboration items are available for dine-in, drive-thru, mobile ordering and delivery at all restaurants throughout Texas. For more information or to find a location near you, visit www.tacocabana.com.

About Taco Cabana

Founded in 1978, Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of YTC Enterprises, LLC, offers Mexican-inspired food including breakfast, lunch and dinner tacos, dozen taco boxes, fajitas, quesadillas, burritos, freshly made flour tortillas and a selection of made-from-scratch salsas and sauces. Restaurants feature open-display cooking, a selection of bottled beer and signature tequila margaritas, patio dining, drive-thru windows, curbside pickup and delivery. Taco Cabana operates nearly 150 company-owned restaurants in Texas and is actively seeking multi-unit franchise partners who are passionate about introducing the successful legacy brand in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma and Tennessee markets. For more information, visit tacocabana.com.