Southern Florida Greets Newest Del Taco with Warm Welcome

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Del Taco, the second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant chain in the US, has opened its newest location in Port Charlotte, Florida. This marks Del Taco's 12th location in Florida and its first in Charlotte County. The new restaurant features the brand's contemporary Fresh Flex layout, showcasing a vibrant interior design and an open-layout kitchen.

The Port Charlotte location offers drive-thru service and contactless delivery pick-up stations for third-party orders. Operating hours are 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Del Taco prides itself on using high-quality, fresh ingredients prepared in-house, including freshly grilled meats, house-grated cheese, and scratch-made beans and guacamole.

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• Expansion into new market with first location in Charlotte County, Florida
• Implementation of contemporary Fresh Flex layout to enhance customer experience
• Extended operating hours on weekends to capture late-night business
• Offering multiple ordering options including drive-thru and contactless pick-up

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• None.

Del Taco continues Florida expansion with first location in Charlotte County, marking the leading Mexican QSR chain’s 12th location in the state

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant,* announced the opening of the newest location at 19001 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida. This is the brand’s first location in Port Charlotte and the third location for the franchisees that brought Del Taco’s bold flavors and sleek design to Bradenton.

Featuring Del Taco’s sleek, contemporary Fresh Flex layout, the Port Charlotte restaurant invites customers to “Go Bold” with a fresh, vibrant interior design, and its open-layout kitchen brings to life the brand’s commitment to freshness. For orders on the go, Del Taco guests can breeze through the drive-thru or take advantage of the contactless delivery pick-up stations for hassle-free third-party to-go orders. Guests can order their favorite Del Taco meals from 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

“Southern Florida’s coastal communities have truly embraced Del Taco and we are proud to bring our newest location to the town of Port Charlotte,” said Store Operator Benny Rosales. “Whether you’re a first-time patron or a seasoned local fan, there is something for everyone. The flavor and unbeatable quality of Del Taco’s ingredients set us apart.”

From their famous Crinkle-Cut fries to our Epic Burritos^®, each dish at Del Taco is prepared fresh in the restaurant's working kitchen, using high-quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, signature creamy Queso Blanco, hand-chopped pico de gallo, and fresh house-made guacamole.

For those interested in joining the Port Charlotte team, positions are listed at http://www.deltaco.com/careers.

*By number of units.

About Del Taco
Voted Best Fast Food Restaurant in USA Today's 10Best Reader's Choice Awards 2024, Del Taco offers a unique variety of both Mexican and American favorites such as burritos and fries, prepared fresh in every restaurant's working kitchen with the value and convenience of a drive-thru. Del Taco's menu items taste better because they are made with real, quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-made guacamole, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and signature creamy Queso Blanco.

Founded in 1964, today Del Taco serves more than three million guests each week at its nearly 600 restaurants across 17 states. Del Taco’s commitment to providing guests with real food at a real value for their money originates from cooking, chopping, shredding, and grilling menu items from scratch. For more information, visit deltaco.com.

FAQ

Where is Del Taco's newest location in Florida?

Del Taco's newest location is at 19001 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida. This is the brand's first restaurant in Charlotte County and 12th location in the state.

What are the operating hours of the new Del Taco in Port Charlotte?

The new Del Taco in Port Charlotte is open from 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

What features does the new Del Taco restaurant in Port Charlotte offer?

The Port Charlotte Del Taco features the brand's Fresh Flex layout with a contemporary design, an open-layout kitchen, drive-thru service, and contactless delivery pick-up stations for third-party orders.

How does Del Taco prepare its food at the new Port Charlotte location?

Del Taco prepares its food fresh in the restaurant's working kitchen, using high-quality ingredients like freshly grilled meats, house-grated cheese, scratch-made beans, and fresh house-made guacamole.