Value meals continue to dominate restaurant menus. Applebee’s 2 for $25 menu has been a huge success. In addition to three new entrees, the new Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos join the appetizer choices.
From endless servings of pasta to multi-course meals, diners want a greater return on their money spent. As budgets tighten, it gets harder and harder to justify a dinner out. Restaurants turn to special promotions to entice the occasional guest and loyal customers.
Applebee’s 2 for $25 menu is a key example. Stacking an appetizer with two entrees, it is the perfect date night meal. While many people would love to see the return of the brand’s date pass, this cost-effective option is worth the money spent.
Applebee’s Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos Are the Ultimate Frankenfood
While value is the indescribable flavor on Applebee’s menu, the new Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos are the appetizer that has people coming back for another order. Available for a limited time, it combines the popular Chicken Wonton Tacos with a Classic Cheeseburger. The dish is Frankenfood at its finest.
As Michelle Chin, Chief Marketing Officer at Applebee’s said, “combining two of our guests’ favorite dishes to create our new Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos was a no-brainer.” It is a new take on classic comfort food.
Two elements make this appetizer stand out. First, it is the spicy honey mustard. That condiment has just enough tanginess to stand up to the ground beef and Applewood smoked bacon. It is the flavor that brings all the ingredients together in the best possible way.
Second, using a wonton wrapper is smart. The crispiness is more than a traditional tortilla. With all the other ingredients being soft, that crunch is need to break up the heaviness. Again, it is another smart decision from the culinary team.
What Beverage Pairs Perfectly with the New Applebee’s Menu Items?
In addition to the Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos joining the menu, Applebee’s added new beverages that are part of the value conversation, too. The beverage program added two new margaritas and a new rum cocktail.
The Bacardi Blushing Dragon, just $6, delivers big refreshment in its Mucho glass. The bright, sweet and tart cocktail pairs with the burger, Fiesta Lime Chicken, or even a salad.
Combining Bacardí Superior Rum, dragon fruit, premium lemon sour and lemonade, it is similar to a margarita but offers a slightly sweeter option. The rum offers a vanilla note that feels like a refreshing beachside breeze. Just be cautious, because the luscious libation is definitely a potent potable.
Overall, Applebee’s understands that it needs to cover its bases with value driven food and beverage offerings. The latest menu drops ensure that the neighborhood bar and grill continues to be the place to enjoy a great meal without breaking the bank.
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