Fast food chains are intensifying their competition for customer attention and dollars by reintroducing popular menu items. Capitalizing on nostalgia, major chains are bringing back beloved dishes for a limited time, giving customers a taste of the past. Here are eight fan-favorite menu items returning to the scene at Chick-fil-A and other notable chains.
Chick-fil-A Grilled Spicy Deluxe Sandwich
Chick-fil-A is reintroducing the Grilled Spicy Deluxe Sandwich from January 7 through March 25, 2025. This fan-favorite features a boneless grilled chicken breast with a spicy seasoning, served on a toasted multigrain brioche bun with Colby-Jack cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Allison Duncan, Chick-fil-A’s director of menu and packaging, highlighted the sandwich’s bold flavor and heat, which customers crave during the winter months. Fans are already praising the return online, with one Reddit user calling it “fire” when paired with the signature sauce.
El Pollo Loco Classic Double Pollo Fit Bowl
El Pollo Loco brings back the Classic Double Pollo Fit Bowl, packed with 50 grams of protein. This limited-time dish includes spinach, lettuce, a double portion of citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken, avocado, red cabbage, carrots, queso fresco, pepitas, and salsa fresca. Jill Adams, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer, emphasized that the Double Pollo Fit Bowl satisfies both bold flavor cravings and healthy eating goals, perfect for the new year. Available until February 19, 2025, it’s a must-try for those looking to boost protein intake.
White Castle French Toast Slider
White Castle is delighting customers with the return of the French Toast Slider, a sweet and savory breakfast item that was a hit in 2023. Jamie Richardson, Vice President at White Castle, described it as the perfect snack that can be enjoyed at any time of day. With its unique combination of French toast and White Castle’s signature slider, it’s a fan favorite that will only be available for a limited time. Don’t miss out before April 20 or while supplies last.
Chick-fil-A Key Lime Lemonade
First introduced in 2019, Chick-fil-A’s Key Lime Lemonade returns for another limited run until March 25. The refreshing drink combines the chain’s classic lemonade (or diet version) with a natural key lime flavor for a zesty, sour kick. One Reddit user praised the beverage, saying, “I got the key lime lemonade today and it’s bomb in my opinion.”
El Pollo Loco Street Corn Double Pollo Fit Bowl
El Pollo Loco’s second seasonal bowl, the Street Corn Double Pollo Fit Bowl, features fire-grilled chicken, roasted corn, red peppers, avocado, and more. The dish is enhanced with chili lime seasoning and creamy cilantro dressing, making it a bold and satisfying meal. Like the Classic Double Pollo Fit Bowl, this item is available for a limited time.
Whataburger Monterey Melt
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Whataburger is reintroducing the Monterey Melt. This fan-favorite burger, last seen in June 2022, features two juicy beef patties topped with melted Monterey Jack and American cheeses, grilled onions, peppers, and jalapeño ranch sauce. The chain’s social media channels were flooded with requests for the return of the Monterey Melt, and they’ve listened. It’s back and ready to satisfy spicy and cheesy cravings.
Chick-fil-A Key Lime Frosted Lemonade
Chick-fil-A is also bringing back the Key Lime Frosted Lemonade, a sweet and tangy treat combining lemonade and Icedream® dessert, mixed with natural key lime flavor. Customers are already raving about the revamped recipe, with one manager noting that the new syrup offers a more authentic lime taste than in previous years.
Whataburger Chicken Fajita Taco
Finally, Whataburger is reviving the Chicken Fajita Taco, a flavorful combination of grilled chicken, seared onions, poblano peppers, and red peppers, all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. The dish is described as “a fiesta in every bite,” offering a savory and satisfying option for taco lovers.
These returning items are generating excitement, allowing customers to indulge in their fast-food favorites for a limited time only. Act quickly to enjoy these delicious meals before they’re gone again.
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