Introduction
If you’re a fan of regional Mexican cuisine, you’re in luck! This beloved regional Mexican chain is slated to open dozens of new restaurants across the country. From tacos and burritos to enchiladas and quesadillas, this chain has something for everyone. With fresh ingredients and traditional recipes, you’ll be sure to find something to satisfy your craving for Mexican food. Read on to learn more about this beloved regional Mexican chain and why you should be excited for its expansion.
This Beloved Regional Mexican Chain Is Slated to Open Dozens of New Restaurants
If you’re a fan of regional Mexican cuisine, you’ll be thrilled to hear that one of the most beloved Mexican chains is slated to open dozens of new restaurants. El Pollo Loco, a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in Mexican-style grilled chicken, is planning to open up to 50 new locations in the United States and Mexico in 2021.
El Pollo Loco has been around since 1975, when it was founded in Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico. The chain has since expanded to over 400 locations in the United States and Mexico, and is known for its signature citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken. The menu also includes burritos, tacos, quesadillas, salads, and more.
The chain’s expansion plans are part of a larger effort to increase its presence in the United States. El Pollo Loco recently opened its first restaurant in New York City, and is planning to open more locations in the Northeast and Midwest. The chain is also planning to open new locations in Mexico, where it already has a strong presence.
El Pollo Loco’s expansion plans are great news for fans of regional Mexican cuisine. With dozens of new locations opening up, it’s never been easier to get your hands on some delicious Mexican-style grilled chicken. So if you’re looking for a tasty meal, be sure to check out El Pollo Loco!
When Dario Wolos opened the first Tacombi in 2006, it wasn’t a brick and mortar but a converted VW bus. He parked his food truck (or food bus) along the beaches of Playa del Carmen in his native Mexico and began selling tacos. His mission was not only to turn a profit–something Wolos knew plenty about after years spent working in the startup space in London–but also to provide wholesome food to underprivileged people.
Soon it was clear to Wolos that Tacombi would work in a larger market, and he moved to New York City, opening brick-and-mortar locations. By 2021, what started as a taco truck parked near a Mexican beach had grown into a thriving chain of 13 restaurants, most of which are located in New York, but also with units in Washington, D.C. and Miami.
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Now, having secured $27.5 million in funding, Tacombi has unveiled major plans for expansion. As in a nearly six-fold growth in the next five years. The planned 75-unit expansion will also see Tacombi entering new market areas, including larger swaths of New York, as well as reaching new states like Connecticut, via Eater.
Tacombi is a fast-casual restaurant known for its tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and a limited number of sides and smaller dishes, as well as for a menu of cocktails and beers, juices, and a proprietary line of sodas marketed under the name Lupita.
And under the brand name Vista Hermosa, the company sells two types of tortillas (flour and corn) and totopos (corn tortilla chips) in hundreds of grocery retailers nationwide. Through its charitable arm, The Tacombi Foundation, Dario Wolos, and the company continue the good works that largely informed the restaurant’s founding 15 years ago. The Tacombi Community Kitchen distributes an average of 4,000 meals a week to people living with food insecurity.