This is a week of firsts for Miguel’s Jr.
The family-owned, Corona-based chain is serving fries and churros for the first time and has a new recipe for carne asada, according to president and chief executive officer Javier Vasquez.
Miguel’s Jr. began serving loaded fries with carne asada for $13.99 on Wednesday, March 5. They were an immediate best-seller, Vasquez said in a phone interview.
“Carne fries have been growing in Mexican cuisine, and we just wanted to have fun.”
The new carne asada is made with a wet marinade instead of a dry marinade, he said.
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Although carne asada is the recommended protein, customers can also order loaded fries with chicken or beef. They also come with a scoop of guacamole, jack cheese, serrano salsa, tomatoes, cilantro and onions.
Fries are also offered in a $12.79 Cali Burrito, also made with carne asada, or by themselves for $4.49.
The churro, which has warm caramel filling, costs $2.29.
Vasquez said fries and churros are not frozen, so the chain can keep its commitment to having no freezers in its restaurants.
The fries and churro are available for a limited time, but the carne asada will be a permanent menu item, according to Vasquez.
Information: miguelsjr.com