Since then, several iterations have been made, including the current offering - what Diaz describes as "an amped-up version of the original" Klondike dessert. In May, Diaz launched her first ice cream taco as a limited release celebrating Cinco de Mayo. In Palmetto Bay, Cry Baby Creamery executive pastry chef Stephanie Diaz has been crafting her own version of the Choco Taco from owner John Falco's small-batch ice cream shop (17389 S. Priced at $9 per taco, the special edition ice cream dessert will be available at all South Florida Coyo Taco locations (Fort Lauderdale, Coral Gables, South Miami, Wynwood, and Brickell) starting Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7 for onsite purchases only, available while supplies last. ![]() Their riff on the frozen dessert features a large taco-shaped waffle filled with Frice's small-batch cinnamon ice cream, drizzled in dulce de leche syrup, and dipped in melted chocolate. "When the news was released the Choco Taco was discontinued, people seemed outraged, so we decided to create our own."Ī self-described ice cream fanatic, Linquist has teamed up with Miami-based Frice Cream for the limited-time dessert offering they've dubbed the Loco Coco Taco. I used to make them years ago when I was with Dos Caminos in New York, but they never really caught on there," Linquist tells New Times. "I've always loved the idea of ice cream tacos. To that end, several Miami chefs have taken the news as a call to action, tasking their dessert-crafters and pastry chefs to come up with limited-time - some even semi-permanent - menu offerings to fill the ice cream taco void.Īmong them is Coyo Taco chef/owner Scott Linquist, who decided to create his own take on the novelty frozen treat after seeing an outcry on social media in response to the news. "A necessary but unfortunate part of this process is that we sometimes must discontinue products, even a beloved item like Choco Taco." "Over the past two years, we have experienced an unprecedented spike in demand across our portfolio and have had to make very tough decisions to ensure availability of our full portfolio nationwide," Klondike stated on its website Monday, July 25. Sadly, finding a box on store shelves will soon be a near impossible task following Klondike parent company Unilever's recent announcement to discontinue the brand's iconic vanilla ice cream-stuffed, chocolate-and-peanut-dipped waffle cone taco sandwiches originally launched in 1983. However, the news that they could return is providing hope to the many consumers of this product.Nothing says childhood summers - or late-night ice cream binges - quite like diving head first into a box of Choco Tacos from Klondike. To those who have enjoyed the Choco Taco, this one is going to hurt for a while. They say … whoever “they” are … that all good things must come to an end. But, you can see that people are passionate about this “loss.” That’s just a good old fashion fun comment. Out of everything that has happened over the last few years, the news that the Choco Taco is no more has to be the hardest to hear. I'm going to need time to process this and deal with it. Hug your loved ones, you never know when they might be gone - DatGuy83 One of my favorite social media posts on this topic comes from DatGuy83, who wrote: ![]() He has been a well-traveled and successful broadcaster in multiple markets, including his long-time, popular stint presently in the Ashland, Virginia area. Katz lived in the Atlantic City area more than 30 years ago. ![]() Highly regarded radio talk show host Jeff Katz wrote: ![]() “THE HOARDING HAS BEGUN!!!" (Posting her own photo below). Spencer McDonald In Sterling, Virginia wrote simply, “Sad Day,” along with a picture of a Choco Taco. "Over the past 2 years, we have experienced an unprecedented spike in demand across our portfolio and have had to make very tough decisions to ensure availability of our full portfolio nationwide," wrote Klondike in its statement.Īt the time of the announcement, we went to social media across the region and country to see what people were saying. Klondike confirmed to USA Today that they know that this will be “very disappointing to fans.” Still, no final decision has been made on whether or not to bring back these frozen chocolate treats.ĭrazen’s creation took ice cream, chocolate, peanuts, and a waffle cone, formed it in the shape of a taco and the rest is history. However, instant public reaction in favor of keeping it is causing the company to potentially reconsider its decision. Klondike confirmed in late summer, 2022 that this iconic ice cream treat will be discontinued.
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