The combination of sweet mango and super-hot habanero has been growing fast on menus over the past four years, boosted by the growth of Latin foods and the increased demand for more regional flavors.

Mango Habanero is in the Proliferation stage – it skews toward casual-dining and chain restaurants.

Menu inspiration

Blue Martini Lounge – Multiple locations

Lobster Taco

Grilled Maine lobster with sliced avocado, mango and southwestern slaw drizzled with a mango-habanero sauce in a soft flour tortilla.