Torchy's Tacos and The Kansas City Chiefs Team Up to "Torch the Defense" and Tastebuds Nationwide

The first big play by the Chiefs scores fans instant rewards and gives back to the Worthy 1s Foundation

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Torchy's Tacos, the cult-favorite fast casual brand known for its "Damn Good" food made fresh to order, is serving up bold tacos and Chiefs Kingdom pride to fans across the nation in the second year of its official partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs. This season, guests everywhere win big with Torchy's "Torch the Defense" promotion, proving that Chiefs fans and bold flavors know no limits – on or off the field.

As the official taco and queso of the Chiefs, Torchy's is teaming up with wide receiver Xavier Worthy and his foundation, The Worthy 1's, to give back in a meaningful way. This season, during each game, when the Chiefs Torch the Defense with a pass, run, or return of 30 yards or more, everyone wins! Fans will score a Buy One Get One (BOGO) taco, and Torchy's will donate $1 to the Worthy 1's foundation each time the offer is redeemed. The Torch the Defense deal is active following the game and available for orders placed online or in a restaurant at all Torchy's locations for two days following the game.

"My mom made a lot of sacrifices for me and my sisters, and it was important to me to honor her and give back to families that looked like mine," said Xavier Worthy. "The Worthy 1's is how I do that. Having Torchy's, an Austin brand I loved in college, join forces with the Chiefs makes this impact even bigger!"

The Worthy 1's support single mothers, families, and youth in Fresno, Kansas City, and in Austin, a place where Worthy and Torchy's share roots. For Chiefs Kingdom, it's a winning opportunity to savor a victory with tacos while giving back to the community.

"Football is about passion and community, everything we live for at Torchy's," said Paul Macaluso, Torchy's CEO. "Partnering with the Chiefs and Xavier Worthy lets us take that energy nationwide. Whether you're in Kansas City, Austin, Orlando or beyond, Chiefs fans can celebrate the big plays with Damn Good tacos and make a difference while doing it."

For more on how to be Devilish For Your Own Good this season, visit torchystacos.com or follow @torchystacos on Instagram.

About Torchy's Tacos
Torchy's Tacos started in 2006 when founder and chef Mike Rypka set out on a little red Vespa with a food trailer and a dream to serve tacos that were anything but ordinary. From that humble start in Austin, Texas, Torchy's has grown into one of the country's most beloved fast-casual brands, known for its chef-driven bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and an unapologetically Devilish For Your Own Good attitude. Today, Torchy's operates 125 locations across the U.S., offering a crave-worthy menu of innovative tacos, award-winning queso, and inventive drinks. Mike shares the journey of Torchy's in his book, The Devil Is In the Details: Mike Rypka and the Torchy's Tacos Story, capturing the spirit of turning Damn Good tacos into a national sensation. With every bite, Torchy's stays true to its mission: to serve Damn Good tacos while creating a place where fans can gather, let loose, and live flavor to the fullest.

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