Crispy hard-shell tacos filled with seared bacon slab pieces, pico de gallo, queso fresco, and cilantro lime crema, served on a bed of lettuce
Crispy hard-shell tacos filled with seared bacon slab pieces, pico de gallo, queso fresco, and cilantro lime crema, served on a bed of lettuce
Menu Concept Gluten Free

Crispy Bacon Slab Tacos

A New Protein for a Menu Staple

Tacos are close to universal at this point, which means the format isn’t the differentiator anymore. The filling is. A crispy, deep-fried bacon slab gives operators a taco that doesn’t compete with the usual beef, chicken, or pulled pork options already crowding the category. 

The Menu Concept

The Jones Difference

Because the slab is already fully cooked, the fryer’s only job is crispness and texture, not doneness. That shortens fry time and reduces the risk of overcooking, which keeps the fryer station moving during a rush instead of becoming a bottleneck. 

Chef’s Notes

Fry in small batches. Overloading the basket drops oil temperature fast, and the bacon will steam instead of crisp.

Build the pico de gallo and crema fresh each day; both break down quickly and lose their brightness if held too long. Warm the tortillas right before assembly rather than holding them under a heat lamp, which toughens them. 

Menu Fit

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Handheld
  • Mexican-Inspired
  • Fast Casual
  • Bar Menu

This menu concept features

Fully Cooked Sous Vide Cherrywood Smoked Slab Bacon

This menu concept features

Fully Cooked Sous Vide Cherrywood Smoked Slab Bacon

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