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[[file:Logo_of_Del_Taco.svg|thumb|Logo of Del Taco]] [[file:A_Del_Taco_restaurant_in_Las_Vegas,_Nevada.jpg|thumb|A Del Taco restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada|left]] [[file:Del_Taco_logo.svg|thumb|Del Taco logo]] [[file:Del-Taco-Denton.jpg|thumb|Del-Taco-Denton|left]] [[file:Del_Taco_Los_Angeles.jpg|thumb|Del Taco Los Angeles]] [[file:DelTacoMapUSA2023.png|thumb|DelTacoMapUSA2023]] '''Del Taco''' is an American fast-food restaurant chain that specializes in American-style Mexican cuisine as well as American foods such as burgers, fries, and shakes. The company was founded in 1964 by Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson in Yermo, California. Del Taco has since grown to become one of the largest Mexican fast-food chains in the United States.
[[File:A Del Taco restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada.jpg|thumb|A Del Taco restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada]]
'''Del Taco''' is an [[American]] [[fast food]] restaurant chain that specializes in [[Mexican cuisine]] and [[American cuisine]]. The company was founded by [[Ed Hackbarth]] and [[David Jameson]] in [[Yermo, California]], on [[September 16]], [[1964]].


==History==
== History ==
Del Taco was established on September 16, 1964, in Yermo, California. The founders, Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson, aimed to create a restaurant that offered high-quality food at reasonable prices. The first Del Taco restaurant was an immediate success, leading to the opening of additional locations.
Del Taco was established in [[1964]] in [[Yermo, California]]. The founders, [[Ed Hackbarth]] and [[David Jameson]], opened the first restaurant with a menu that included [[tacos]], [[tostadas]], [[fries]], and [[cheeseburgers]], all priced under 19 cents. The restaurant quickly gained popularity, leading to the opening of additional locations.


In 1973, the company introduced its iconic "red and green" burritos, which became a staple on the menu. By the late 1970s, Del Taco had expanded to over 50 locations. The chain continued to grow throughout the 1980s and 1990s, expanding its menu to include a variety of Mexican and American dishes.
In the 1970s, Del Taco expanded rapidly throughout [[California]] and into other states. The chain introduced a variety of new menu items, including [[burritos]], [[quesadillas]], and [[nachos]].


==Menu==
== Menu ==
Del Taco's menu features a wide range of items, including:
Del Taco offers a diverse menu that combines elements of [[Mexican cuisine]] with [[American fast food]]. Some of the signature items include:
* [[Tacos]]
* [[Tacos]]
* [[Burritos]]
* [[Burritos]]
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* [[Nachos]]
* [[Nachos]]
* [[Burgers]]
* [[Burgers]]
* [[French fries]]
* [[Fries]]
* [[Shakes]]
* [[Milkshakes]]


The restaurant is known for its use of fresh ingredients, including freshly grated cheese, hand-made pico de gallo, and slow-cooked beans.
The restaurant is known for its "[[Del Taco]]" and "[[Deluxe Taco]]" offerings, which feature seasoned [[beef]], [[cheese]], [[lettuce]], and [[tomato]] in a [[crunchy]] or [[soft shell]].


==Locations==
== Operations ==
As of 2023, Del Taco operates over 600 locations across the United States. The majority of these restaurants are located in the Western and Southwestern United States, with a significant presence in California, Nevada, and Arizona.
Del Taco operates over 600 locations across the [[United States]], with a strong presence in the [[Western United States]]. The company is headquartered in [[Lake Forest, California]].


==Corporate Structure==
== See also ==
Del Taco is a privately held company. In 2015, the company merged with Levy Acquisition Corp, a move that allowed Del Taco to become a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol TACO. However, it was later taken private again.
 
==Marketing and Advertising==
Del Taco has employed various marketing strategies over the years, including television commercials, social media campaigns, and promotional events. The company is known for its humorous and engaging advertising, often featuring its mascot, a talking Del Taco logo.
 
==See Also==
* [[Taco Bell]]
* [[Chipotle Mexican Grill]]
* [[Qdoba Mexican Eats]]
* [[List of Mexican restaurants]]
* [[List of Mexican restaurants]]
 
* [[List of fast food restaurant chains]]
==References==
== External links ==
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* [https://www.deltaco.com Official website]
 
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Latest revision as of 21:43, 13 January 2025

A Del Taco restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada

Del Taco is an American fast food restaurant chain that specializes in Mexican cuisine and American cuisine. The company was founded by Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson in Yermo, California, on September 16, 1964.

History[edit]

Del Taco was established in 1964 in Yermo, California. The founders, Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson, opened the first restaurant with a menu that included tacos, tostadas, fries, and cheeseburgers, all priced under 19 cents. The restaurant quickly gained popularity, leading to the opening of additional locations.

In the 1970s, Del Taco expanded rapidly throughout California and into other states. The chain introduced a variety of new menu items, including burritos, quesadillas, and nachos.

Menu[edit]

Del Taco offers a diverse menu that combines elements of Mexican cuisine with American fast food. Some of the signature items include:

The restaurant is known for its "Del Taco" and "Deluxe Taco" offerings, which feature seasoned beef, cheese, lettuce, and tomato in a crunchy or soft shell.

Operations[edit]

Del Taco operates over 600 locations across the United States, with a strong presence in the Western United States. The company is headquartered in Lake Forest, California.

See also[edit]

External links[edit]