{"id":2941,"date":"2026-04-27T22:06:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T21:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2941"},"modified":"2026-04-27T22:06:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T21:06:20","slug":"i-tried-wendys-new-jalapeno-ranch-cheeseburger-heres-my-honest-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2941","title":{"rendered":"I Tried Wendy\u2019s New Jalape\u00f1o Ranch Cheeseburger\u2014Here\u2019s My Honest Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-journey-body=\"standard-article\">\n<div class=\"css-hl6xtf e1wzc3k51\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/clock-regular.4ddebeb.svg\" alt=\"Estimated read time\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><span class=\"css-1rzbsk9 e1wzc3k50\">2 min read<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1jx1kps etlajd3\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section\" class=\"css-p1fz9n e1q3dcg6\">\n<h3 data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header\" class=\"css-1fv4nwp e1q3dcg5\"><button aria-label=\"Hide Key Points section\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header-button\" class=\"css-ec8vqf e1q3dcg4\"><\/p>\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-wrapper\" data-collapsible-open=\"true\" class=\"css-lhm19 e1q3dcg0\"><span data-testid=\"iconRight\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-right\" class=\"css-1ep4808 e1q3dcg1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/caret-right-regular.a6ec664.svg\" alt=\"Caret Right\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/h3>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section-text\" class=\"css-nzvxqj e1q3dcg3\">\n<div class=\"css-ex91la etlajd2\">\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Wendy\u2019s released its new spring menu at locations nationwide starting today.<\/li>\n<li>The star of the lineup is the Jalape\u00f1o Ranch Cheeseburger, which features pickled jalape\u00f1o slices and a jalape\u00f1o ranch.<\/li>\n<li>The heat builds with every bite, but the extra slice of cheese and the buttermilk in the ranch balance out the spice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Spring is in full swing, and Wendy\u2019s is celebrating the season with a lineup of limited-time menu items. Starting today at locations nationwide, the additions include a brand-new Frosty and three (!) different watermelon drinks. And, on the savory side, Wendy\u2019s has rolled out breakfast and lunch options that are designed specifically for spice lovers.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The star of the savory menu is the brand-new Jalape\u00f1o Ranch Cheeseburger. Every order features beef, American cheese, pickled jalape\u00f1o slices, and a creamy jalape\u00f1o ranch. I, for one, love all things spicy\u2014so I got my hands on the new burger as soon as it launched. Here\u2019s everything you need to know before you order, from the taste to the heat level and everything in between.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Just like the other premium sandwiches on the menu, the Jalape\u00f1o Ranch Cheeseburger is made with the chain\u2019s new potato buns. Compared to a standard bun, the exterior has a glossy sheen and the bread itself is slightly sweet\u2014which perfectly sets the stage for the burger\u2019s bold flavors.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"watch-next\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-22\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<section data-embed=\"body-image\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-23\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"embed\">\n<div size=\"large\" data-embed=\"body-image\" class=\"align-center size-large embed css-13f5bxj e1fodxfw4\">\n<div class=\"css-1k29q50 e1fodxfw3\"><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"A top view of a sandwich on a wrapper.\" title=\"A top view of a sandwich on a wrapper.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"5712\" height=\"4284\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/4e918bf1-a78f-4a6c-95ff-8814ff8056e7.jpeg?crop=0.527xw:0.703xh;0.268xw,0.164xh&amp;resize=768:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/4e918bf1-a78f-4a6c-95ff-8814ff8056e7.jpeg?crop=0.527xw:0.703xh;0.268xw,0.164xh&amp;resize=768:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/4e918bf1-a78f-4a6c-95ff-8814ff8056e7.jpeg?crop=0.527xw:0.703xh;0.268xw,0.164xh&amp;resize=980:* 1120w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/4e918bf1-a78f-4a6c-95ff-8814ff8056e7.jpeg?crop=0.527xw:0.703xh;0.268xw,0.164xh&amp;resize=980:* 1400w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/4e918bf1-a78f-4a6c-95ff-8814ff8056e7.jpeg?crop=0.527xw:0.703xh;0.268xw,0.164xh&amp;resize=980:* 1800w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/4e918bf1-a78f-4a6c-95ff-8814ff8056e7.jpeg?crop=0.527xw:0.703xh;0.268xw,0.164xh&amp;resize=980:* 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/4e918bf1-a78f-4a6c-95ff-8814ff8056e7.jpeg?crop=0.527xw:0.703xh;0.268xw,0.164xh&amp;resize=980:*\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-figcaption\" class=\"css-1am3yn9 e1g9hcy40\"><span data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-creditor\" class=\"css-l4pefh e1geg53v2\">Gabby Romero<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"5\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">As for the jalape\u00f1o, the toppings add a noticeable level of heat that builds with every bite. On my burger, I counted six slices of pickled jalape\u00f1o that pack both brightness and spice. Even the ranch has a noticeable kick\u2014so if you\u2019re not a fan of spicy food, I\u2019d recommend steering clear.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">But this burger is still balanced. Like the Dave\u2019s Single, this burger features two slices of American cheese that help tame the heat. And the ranch, while jalape\u00f1o-forward, still has the buttermilk base to cool things down. Some of the individual components may be spicy, but when you put them all together, each bite is creamy, savory, and satisfying.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"body-image\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-24\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"embed\">\n<div size=\"large\" data-embed=\"body-image\" class=\"align-center size-large embed css-13f5bxj e1fodxfw4\">\n<div class=\"css-1k29q50 e1fodxfw3\"><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"Hand holding a cross-section of a multi-layered burger.\" title=\"Hand holding a cross-section of a multi-layered burger.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4284\" height=\"5712\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/fc552f98-c1d6-4f0a-b373-dcffbe6e8b6b.jpeg?crop=0.602xw:0.451xh;0.195xw,0.264xh&amp;resize=768:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/fc552f98-c1d6-4f0a-b373-dcffbe6e8b6b.jpeg?crop=0.602xw:0.451xh;0.195xw,0.264xh&amp;resize=768:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/fc552f98-c1d6-4f0a-b373-dcffbe6e8b6b.jpeg?crop=0.602xw:0.451xh;0.195xw,0.264xh&amp;resize=980:* 1120w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/fc552f98-c1d6-4f0a-b373-dcffbe6e8b6b.jpeg?crop=0.602xw:0.451xh;0.195xw,0.264xh&amp;resize=980:* 1400w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/fc552f98-c1d6-4f0a-b373-dcffbe6e8b6b.jpeg?crop=0.602xw:0.451xh;0.195xw,0.264xh&amp;resize=980:* 1800w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/fc552f98-c1d6-4f0a-b373-dcffbe6e8b6b.jpeg?crop=0.602xw:0.451xh;0.195xw,0.264xh&amp;resize=980:* 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/fc552f98-c1d6-4f0a-b373-dcffbe6e8b6b.jpeg?crop=0.602xw:0.451xh;0.195xw,0.264xh&amp;resize=980:*\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-figcaption\" class=\"css-1am3yn9 e1g9hcy40\"><span data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-creditor\" class=\"css-l4pefh e1geg53v2\">Gabby Romero<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">As a complete package, I\u2019d say that this burger falls on the medium side of the spice spectrum. And if you\u2019re like me and love all things ranch, this is a burger you don\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The Jalape\u00f1o Ranch Cheeseburger is now available at Wendy\u2019s locations nationwide. But it\u2019ll only be around for a limited time, so you\u2019ll want to act fast before it\u2019s gone for good.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-25\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-u95ltk e94w1mj3\"\/><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2 min read Wendy\u2019s released its new spring menu at locations nationwide starting today. The star of the lineup is the Jalape\u00f1o Ranch Cheeseburger, which features pickled jalape\u00f1o slices and a jalape\u00f1o ranch. 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