If you like a bit of spice as part of your meal, consider trying Jack in the Box Spicy Tiny Tacos. But first, you should know if they’re even in stock and how to recreate them when they’re not available.
Read on to learn more about this special menu item.
Overview of Spicy Tiny Tacos
The Spicy Tiny Tacos were a limited-time menu item that Jack in the Box sold in 2021. As of this writing, the tacos aren’t available to try.
When the restaurant sold them, the tacos came with a red shell instead of the standard light brown taco shell. They also used a spicier taco meat compared to the regular version that you can try at any time.
Customers claim the Spicy Tiny Tacos had a moderate level of heat. If they ever do come back, that means most people should be able to try the menu item.
Regular Tiny Tacos
If you want to try some sort of tiny taco from Jack in the Box, they have Tiny Tacos all of the time. They may not be spicy, but they can still be a good snack or an addition to any meal. These tacos feature a standard brown taco shell.
The taco meat isn’t spicy, so it’s good even for people with no spice tolerance. Unfortunately, the taco meat contains both beef and chicken. You can’t order a vegetarian or vegan version of these regular tiny tacos.
Loaded Tiny Tacos
The standard Tiny Tacos can feel a bit boring, but Jack in the Box also sells Loaded Tiny Tacos. These start the same way as the regular ones with small taco shells and taco meat. But they add more toppings, such as lettuce, taco sauce, and cheese sauce.
You can add more of any of those three toppings or take one or more of them away. That’s a nice option if you can’t process dairy. You could still order the Loaded Tacos but just with lettuce and taco sauce.
Loaded Tiny Tacos are on the menu as of this writing, and it looks like they won’t go anywhere soon. Be sure to try them against the regular option. Then, you can decide if these loaded tacos provide the flavor you’re craving.
How to Recreate the Spicy Tiny Tacos
If you don’t want to wait for Jack in the Box to release more of their Spicy Tiny Tacos, you can recreate the item yourself. You probably won’t get an exact replica.
However, you can make your tacos spicier than usual. That way, you’ll get an idea of if you might like the Spicy Tiny Tacos when they do hit the menu again.
Consider a couple of different ways to recreate the spicier tacos.
Order the Tiny Tacos
The easiest option is to go to your local Jack in the Box and order the regular Tiny Tacos. If you have some taco seasoning at home, you can take the tacos home and top it with that.
You can also eat the tacos at the restaurant, but you won’t be able to bring your own stuff. Instead, you’ll want to ask the employees for any spicy condiments or toppings. You could even order the Loaded Tiny Tacos and just get the taco sauce as a topping.
Ask for the Right Sauce
Speaking of sauces, you can get sauce on the side of your Tiny Taco order. Jack in the Box sells hot taco sauce as one of its many sauce choices. Ask for a packet of that sauce so that you can dip your tacos in it.
You could also pour a bit of the sauce on each taco. This isn’t a perfect recreation of the Spicy Tiny Tacos. However, it gets pretty close, and you don’t have to do a ton of extra work.
Make Your Own
If you can’t get to a Jack in the Box, you’ll need to get creative. You can make some small tacos at home. Head to the store to get some meat, taco seasoning, and some taco shells.
You can get taco shells that are already red, you could dye regular shells, or do nothing. Either way, you’ll need to cut the shells down to size if you want tiny tacos. Alternatively, you could leave them large and make regular tacos that taste like the ones at Jack in the Box.
Cook up the taco meat and add the seasoning to the pan. If you want smaller shells, you can get a glass and place it on each shell. Cut around the shape of the glass to make the shells the size you want while keeping them round, then add the meat and enjoy.
Make Them Vegetarian
One of the benefits of making tacos at home is that you can make them vegetarian or vegan if you want. Instead of buying meat at the store, look for tofu or imitation meats. Then, you can add taco seasoning and cook the fake meat before adding it to your taco shells.
When to Try Spicy Tiny Tacos
Unfortunately, Jack in the Box hasn’t announced a return of the Spicy Tiny Tacos as of this writing. If you want to try the specific item, follow Jack in the Box on social media. Then, you can learn about any new menu items or other updates.
You can also contact your local Jack in the Box every month or so. Don’t do it too often, or you could annoy the employees. But calling the restaurant is another great way to learn about upcoming specials.
