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El Pollo Loco · Pumpkin Pie Mini Churros
A new seasonal fall dessert item: mini churros with a pumpkin pie flavor.
Every churro menu item, by chain and by year
Which US restaurant chains put churro on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
Key data
MenuLaunches has tracked 7 churro menu launches across 4 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-09. The chains that use it most are El Pollo Loco, Taco Bell, Krispy Kreme, Qdoba Mexican Eats.
- Launches
- 7
- Chains
- 4
- Years covered
- 2026–2026
- Peak month
- 2026-09
Launches by month
When chains actually put this on the menu.
- 526-09
- 226-10
Who launched churro first in 2026
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taco Bell | Salt & Straw Choco-Waffle Chiller | September 2, 2026 |
| 2 | Taco Bell | Salt & Straw Churro Ice Cream Taco | September 2, 2026 |
| 3 | Qdoba Mexican Eats | Churro Chips Chocolate Dip | September 4, 2026 |
| 4 | El Pollo Loco | Pumpkin Pie Mini Churros | September 17, 2026 |
| 5 | Krispy Kreme | Churro Doughnut Dots | September 21, 2026 |
| 6 | Taco Bell | Chocolate Horchata Cold Brew Float | October 15, 2026 |
| 7 | El Pollo Loco | Pumpkin Pie Mini Churros | October 28, 2026 |
All launches
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Taco Bell · Chocolate Horchata Cold Brew Float
A cold brew coffee drink topped with a blended mix of Chiller base, horchata syrup and churro crumbles, finished with a drizzle of dark chocolate syrup with cinnamon notes, available at Live Más Café locations.
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Krispy Kreme · Churro Doughnut Dots
Poppable doughnut dots made with Krispy Kreme's signature dough, tossed in cinnamon sugar and served with a dulce de leche dipping sauce; eight dots per order.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
El Pollo Loco · Pumpkin Pie Mini Churros
A dessert item featuring mini churros with pumpkin pie flavoring, part of the chain's fall menu innovation.
New permanentPermanent
Qdoba Mexican Eats · Churro Chips Chocolate Dip
A sweet dip option added to Qdoba's dip lineup during its Diptember promotion.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$3.99
Taco Bell · Salt & Straw Churro Ice Cream Taco
A waffle cone taco shell filled with churro ice cream, covered with puffed rice and a dark chocolate-flavored coating, made in partnership with Salt & Straw.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$4.69
Taco Bell · Salt & Straw Choco-Waffle Chiller
A drink served in a cup lined with a crackable chocolate shell, filled with a blend of vanilla ice cream base, churro crumbles, and waffle cone pieces, topped with whipped cream and waffle cone pieces.