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Taco John's to offer free Flamin' Hot Cheetos burritos

Sioux Falls Business Journal
Taco John's will give away 500 of its new burrito in Sioux Falls April 21.

Taco John's is giving 500 diners in Sioux Falls the chance to try its newest menu item for free.

The restaurant at 19th Street and Minnesota Avenue will hand out 500 Flamin' Hot Cheetos burritos starting at 3 p.m. Monday at the drive-thru.

"Flamin' Hot Cheetos are extremely popular, and they offer a great, distinctive flavor. But sometimes guests need a little nudge to try something new," said Ted Miller, general manager for Taco John's of Sioux Falls. "We think offering 500 free samples will be more than enough to light the fire and get people talking."

There is a limit of one burrito per person. Miller said he won't be surprised if a line of vehicles forms down the street and around the corner before the giveaway starts.

"Sioux Falls is a great market for Taco John's. Some of the best-performing restaurants across the entire chain are located right here," Miller said.

Taco John's is teaming up with PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division for the limited-time burrito. It combines chorizo sausage, jalapeno slices, nacho cheese and chile de arbol salsa with Flamin' Hot Cheetos snacks inside a tortilla.