Salt & Straw Turned the Viral Tacolate Into a $15 Disney Springs Milkshake
The Tacolate Milkshake has landed at Salt & Straw Disney Springs for $15!. Guests can grab this exclusive sweet treat through September 7.
If you have taken a stroll through the West Side at Disney Springs on a warm Central Florida afternoon, you know that the irresistible aroma of freshly baked waffle cones pulls you right toward Salt & Straw. Known for their artisanal, boundary-pushing scoops, this West Coast favorite ice cream shop continuously flips its menu with wild new creations. Now, they are taking one of their most viral releases to the next level with the Tacolate Milkshake.
Available for a limited time through September 7, this extravagant treat carries a $15 price tag at the Disney Springs location. But is this sweet and spicy mashup worth your hard-earned theme park snack budget, or is it just another overpriced novelty? Let’s dive into the story, flavor profile, and overall value.
The Origin Story: Lessons in Risk and Reward
The journey behind the Tacolate itself is a classic lesson in creative trial and error. As highlighted in Salt & Straw Tacolate Story Shares Lessons in Risk & Reward, co-founder Kim Malek shared at the CREATE conference in Nashville how this quirky taco-meets-chocolate concept spent a decade in development.
“We’ve built a culture where trying and failing quickly is how we move forward.” — Kim Malek, Co-Founder of Salt & Straw
Originally, the team could only handcraft about 50 ice cream tacos a day before the delicate waffle shells would break apart. To scale up production and share the treat nationwide, Salt & Straw partnered with Taco Bell to engineer a sturdy, reliable taco shell. The resulting Tacolate became a runaway sellout hit, proving that fearless innovation in the food space pays off.
What is in the Tacolate Milkshake?
Building on the success of the original Tacolate and alongside seasonal offerings like the Salt & Straw Summer Pies Series, the new Tacolate Milkshake blends all the core sweet, savory, and spicy elements of the taco into a rich, drinkable dessert.
Flavor Breakdown
- Ice Cream Base: Cinnamon ancho chili ice cream blended with milk into a thick shake.
- Chocolate Elements: Swirls of single-origin chocolate fudge sauce throughout the cup.
- Toppings & Crunch: Toasted brown rice crispy crunchies floating on top for texture.
- Sauce Drizzle: Taco Bell-inspired dessert sauces, including Mango Jalapeño and Wildberry Cinnamon, adding a subtle kick of heat that cuts through the rich chocolate.
How to Get the Tacolate Milkshake
If you love experimental dessert pairings, high-quality dark chocolate, and a little bit of heat, the Tacolate Milkshake could be a fun snack to grab before it disappears. However, if you prefer classic flavor combinations or want the best raw value for your money, sticking to a traditional split scoop or waffle cone from Salt & Straw’s monthly menu might be the smarter choice.
- Location: Salt & Straw on the West Side of Disney Springs (between AMC Theatres and Splitsville Luxury Lanes)
- Price: $15.00
- Availability: Now through September 7
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