FC Dallas has started pre-season matches, and the club is getting ready for its regular-season opener at home versus Toronto on February 26. Last year, FC Dallas finished 11th in the Western Conference with 33 points.
"This is an exciting new era at FC Dallas, new coaching staff, new players," FC Dallas President Dan Hunt said.
Hunt said he is looking forward to large crowds and a more competitive season at Toyota Stadium in Frisco.
"I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to start the season again," Hunt said. "What I've seen in the pre-season has been so exciting."
This year, Legends Hospitality will be debuting nine new items at concessions stands. Among them is the Monster Taco, a crispy, 12-inch flour tortilla with shredded barbacoa, shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and hot sauce.
"It's in a pizza box, so it's probably going to get messy, but it'll be worth it," Executive Chef Rex Turner said.
Turner said he experiments with new ideas during the season and narrows the list during the winter, perfecting recipes using trial and error.
"I try to build flavors through different textures and tastes," Turner said.
Among other items is "Firecracker Chicken on a Stick," which is chicken breast stuffed with smoked cheddar cheese and jalapeno, wrapped in bacon and slow-smoked over Texas oak. Firecracker Chicken on a Stick is served with habanero sauce.
"It's a habanero ranch, so it's spicy but it's also creamy so it cools you off at the end," Turner said. "I don't want to kill people with the spice. I want them to be able to taste what they're eating."
Turner said he focuses on taste, and he aims to develop items that can be served easily in a stadium and shared among a group. He said fans also need the ability to walk with a dish back to their seats and pass it around.
"I want to do something different, something exciting," Turner said.
A complete list of new items available this year at Toyota Stadium and where to find them:
Monster Taco
Crispy 12-inch flour tortilla filled with shredded barbacoa, shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream and hot sauce
Location: Vaqueros (Stands 3 and 9)
Mexican Fruit Cup
Diced pineapple, mango, jicama, and watermelon, seasoned with Tajin and lime juice
Location: Vaqueros (Stands 3 and 9)
Firecracker Chicken on a Stick
Chicken breast stuffed with smoked cheddar cheese, fresh jalapeno wrapped in bacon, seasoned with Casa M Free Range Chicken Spice, then slow smoked over Texas oak
Location: Bent Buckle (Stand 3) and Corner Kick (Stand 10)
Jalapeno Pimiento Cheeseburger
All-beef patty, roasted jalapeno cheddar pimiento cheese and bacon jam on a fresh-baked brioche bun
Location: Burgers and More (Stand 5) and Chef's Kitchen (Stand 7)
FCD Black Bean Burger
Black bean burger, guacamole, chipotle mayo, lettuce and tomato
Location: Burgers and More (Stand 5) and Chef's Kitchen (Stand 7)
Ultimate Tachos
Crispy tater tots, jalapeno and cheddar sausage, pulled pork, seasoned with Casa M Whole Hog Spice, chipotle queso, shredded cheddar, jalapeno ranch and chives
Location: Bent Buckle (Stand 3) and Chef's Kitchen (Stand 7)
Roasted Veggie Wrap
Herb-and-garlic-roasted vegetables with hummus, wrapped in a chipotle tortilla
Location: East Side Kitchen (Stand 2) and Corner Kick (Stand 10)
"Rex" Mex Dog
All-beef hot dog, white queso, chorizo, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, fresh jalapeno, crushed Doritos and hot sauce
Location: Winners Club
Buffalo Chicken Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips, buffalo chicken, queso, jalapeno ranch, pico de gallo, and chives
Location: Winners Club
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