Major Mexican food chain axes key ingredient from menu – and shoppers will be divided
A MAJOR Mexican food chain has axed a key ingredient and it might upset some fans.
Wahaca, a popular restaurant chain, has removed its steak dishes from the menu.
The move has seen at least three items disappear from its food line up, including the steak and cheese taco, chargrilled steak burrito and slow-cooked beef brisket tacos.
But the restaurant has stopped short of removing beef from menus completely meaning meat-lovers can still get their fill.
Two beef dishes will remain on the menu including a new beef gringa taco.
The change applies to all 13 Wahaca restaurants across the country.
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The food chain said it is part of its plans to be more sustainable.
The steak dishes are being removed because of their high carbon ratings and the dish replacing them has a smaller footprint.
Wahaca co-founder Thomasina Miers said: “Being conscious that meat and dairy products are among the biggest culprits from an emissions perspective has led to us expanding our vegetarian and vegan offering in recent years.
"And we wanted to look at a way of reducing the amount of meat dishes further, while still offering truly tasty options for those that still enjoy eating it."
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Last year the restaurant added a carbon rating to menus so customers can see the environmental impact of their food, similar to calorie count.
Wahaca was co-founded by Thomasina Miers, who won Masterchef in 2005.
She was inspired to enter following a long visit to Mexico, which had massively influenced her style of cooking.
In 2007 she opened the first Wahaca, expanding to an impressive 25 restaurants across the UK.
Wahaca isn't the first eatery to shake up its menu recently.
Sainsbury's now packages beef mince in vacuum-sealed plastic, in a bid to save the environment.
In February, all 600 Sainsbury's stores switched to vacuum-packed beef, including all orders online for delivery and click and collect.
The change means the supermarket is using a minimum of 55% less plastic, making it more eco-friendly as a result.
It replaced a sturdier plastic tray and film lid where the meat could move around inside.
It then removed single-use plastic trays from its whole chicken range.
That means the birds will only be covered in recyclable film.
It affects all five products in the range, which includes Sainsbury’s British Fresh Whole chicken in extra small (0.9-1.35kg), medium (1.6kg), large (1.9kg) and extra large (2.1kg).
Wendy's, an American fast good giant, is bringing its famous "Biggie Meal Deal" to the UK.
The meal deal comes complete with a spicy chicken sandwich, classic chicken nuggets, small fries and a small drink.
It'll cost customers £7.99 in store, or £9.99 if they order online, though not every location will offer it on delivery.
But there is a catch as the Biggie Meal deal will only run for a short amount of time and chicken fans will need to be quick.
It's available for shoppers to order in store and will leave the UK on June 2.
While Wetherspoons fans were livid after the chain cranked up prices on its products.
One Spoons menu now shows a list of updated costs, such as £4.03 for soup and nachos setting you back £5.54.
The new prices have left some drinkers devastated, with one TikTokker sharing her confusion in a video that has since gone viral.
The social media user @brodie_bites_ blasted her experience in Glasgow, saying: "Can someone please explain what on Earth has happened to Wetherspoons prices?
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"Normally it's like £1.29 for coleslaw, £10.59 for a burger and a drink - what the hell is this?
"£5.27 for a panini and a drink - what is actually going on?"
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