Doritos After Dark restaurant offers the ultimate snack food mash-up menu

Doritos is the snack that is forever tied to pop culture. Whether it is fan-created Super Bowl commercials or the craving for the nacho cheese flavor, the Frito-Lay snack is always part of the conversation. With the Doritos After Dark restaurant, the culinary menu proves the favorite snack food can flavor culinary creativity.

Many people look at a snack food and simply open the bag. Whether it is a moment of comfort, a craving, or just a desire to crunch away, the reality is that snacks fit any and every occasion.

Over the years, Frito-Lay brands have showcased how its favorite snack foods can be transformed beyond the bowl. Many people will remember the Cheetos restaurants and cookbooks where famous chefs turned that cheesy, crunchy delighted into elevated fare.

Now, Doritos gets its moment in the spotlight. To celebrate the Doritos After Dark Restaurant coming to Crypto.com Arena, for one night only, guests can devour a bounty of Doritos inspired dishes at a special event on November 15. Everyone better eat their fill before the night’s delights disappear in the sunlight.

Speaking about the special event, Chef Wiley Bates, culinary senior principal scientist at Frito-Lay said, “When we take Doritos chips out of the bag and put the distinctive chip into recipes, the culinary possibilities are endless. The Doritos brand is known for pushing boundaries and paving new paths. The food and alcoholic beverages offered at the new Doritos After Dark restaurant were created with the consumer in mind and take delicious fan favorites up a notch with the boldness and flair only Doritos flavors can deliver."

What dishes are on the Doritos After Dark Menu?

According to Frito-Lay, the Doritos After Dark Menu features four dishes and one cocktail. They are Doritos Spicy Sweet Chili Ramen-Rito, Doritos Flamin’ Hot Nacho Veggie Dumplings, Doritos Nacho Cheese Texas-Style Loaded Nachos and Doritos Nacho Cheese Ice Dream Cone as well as Doritos Flamin’ Hot Limón Late Night Rita.

Looking at the menu items, it is important that Doritos showcases various flavors in the line. Even though some people might love Cool Ranch or only enjoy the classic Nacho, Doritos embraces all the flavors. It is one of the reasons why enjoying Doritos never gets stale.

Based on the menu descriptions, the Doritos Spicy Sweet Chili Ramen-Rito is a must try. The combination of ramen and burrito is the ultimate late night food mash-up. It might be the idea that someone “borrows” going forward.

Wrapped up in that tortilla is seasoned grilled chicken, ramen noodles, crushed Doritos Spicy Sweet Chili flavored tortilla chips, and charred corn. While some people might ask to skip the cilantro, the combination of textures makes this dish a winner.

For spice lovers, the Doritos Flamin’ Hot Nacho Veggie Dumplings is a must try. While the vegetable dumplings are nice, it is the Flamin’ Hot Nacho chili crisp which is the winner. This idea could be used on many dishes. Maybe there is another menu item waiting in the wings.

While the Loaded Nachos are nice, the concept is not necessarily totally innovative. But, the Texas BBQ twist is a good idea. Sometimes blending two unexpected flavors can inspire some more culinary creativity.

For the sweet ending, the Doritos Nacho Cheese Ice Dream Cone is a unique take. While savory desserts have become more popular, this idea transforms a classic into a sweet, salty, and spicy flavor. Pairing vanilla ice cream and Doritos makes sense. Maybe it is time to start thinking of other dessert recipes that could get a flavor boost.

And, do not forget the Doritos Flamin Hot Limon Late Night Rita. Using Doritos as a cocktail garnish is delightful. It is a great way to ensure every last crumb does not go to waste.

The Doritos After Dark Restaurant pop-up will be open for one night only on November 15. It will be held at Peacock Place (800 W. Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015), adjacent to the arena at L.A. LIVE. Hours will be 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. More information on the Crypto.com Arena offering will be forthcoming.