Torchy's Tacos removed the Republican, Independent from the menu ⁠-- but don't read into it

[TexasTowelie]

The people voted, and the Republicans and Independents got the boot. At least, the Republican and Independent tacos at Torchy's Tacos did.

Some eagle-eyed taco lovers noticed the chain removed the Independent and the Republican tacos from its menu, leaving the Democrat as the lone politically inclined taco available.

For the uninitiated, the Republican was/is a grilled jalapeno sausage taco with shredded cheese, pico de gallo and poblano sauce on a flour tortilla. The Independent was a vegetarian offering with portobello mushrooms, refried black beans, corn, carrots, avocado, cotija cheese, cilantro and ancho aioli on a flour tortilla.

The decision to remove these tacos from the menu was not a political statement, Torchy's said in a Facebook post.

Read more: https://www.chron.com/life/food/article/Torchy-s-Tacos-removed-the-Republican-15374257.php

[tulipsandroses]

1. Damn that Republican sounds good! First time I've said that I believe

I wonder if they have a FL location?

[LeftInTX]

2. Not yet

https://torchystacos.com/locations/

[Trailrider1951]

3. Torchy's Tacos is one of the things I've missed since I moved out of Texas

They truly have "Damn Good Tacos".

https://torchystacos.com/menu/damn-good-tacos/

I also miss my HEB!

[Sucha NastyWoman]

4. I love Torchy's too

Which is surprising since a taco I once ordered at the South Austin location included a hair scrunchie. I actually tried to chew it, but of course I couldn’t, so I discovered it when I spit it out. I called the store management about it, and left a message, but they never called me back.

Nevertheless, I haven’t let that stop me, and have been back to that and other locations. Cause when they’re clean, they’re delicious.