Del Taco is getting a makeover for its fans! The restaurant chain announced plans to add a retro option to its menu, although this will not be available at all locations. If you’re a taco lover, here’s what you need to know about the new menu and where you can get it. Take note!
Where will Del Taco launch its retro menu?
According to the company, this new menu will be available exclusively in Riverside, a suburb of Los Angeles, California.
What’s included in Del Taco’s retro menu?
The Del Taco retro menu includes the following items:
- Bread taco
- Taco salad
- Meat, beans, and cheese combo
- Beans and cheese combo
- Orange cream milkshake
- Stoner burrito with fries
- Secret sauce
- Fries in traditional cups
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When will the retro menu be available?
The new Del Taco menu is already available! As of now, the company hasn’t mentioned if it will be a limited-time offering, so it’s best not to wait too long if you want to try it.
Del Taco closes locations in Colorado
At the end of February, the restaurant chain surprised its customers by announcing the closure of its locations in Colorado. The company did not reveal the reason why the franchisee decided to close 18 locations, but it assured that the closure is temporary.
The franchise operates 19 locations in Colorado, located at the following addresses:
- Aurora: 24023 E. Prospect Ave
- Aurora: 14400 E Colfax Ave
- Aurora: 3465 N. Salida Street
- Brighton: 570 E. Bromley Ln
- Castle Rock: 6383 Promenade Parkway
- Centennial: 11155 East Arapahoe Rd
- Colorado Springs: 8020 N. Academy Blvd
- Colorado Springs: 1645 Space Center Dr
- Colorado Springs: 4310 N. Academy Blvd
- Commerce City: 18260 East 104th Ave
- Denver: 8100 Northfield Blvd
- Englewood: 50 West Belleview Ave
- Firestone: 11053 I-25 Frontage Rd
- Grand Junction: 2878 North Ave
- Greeley: 2913 Avenida 23 South
- Lakewood: 43 Union Blvd
- Lakewood: 5240 South Wadsworth
- Lone Tree: 7506 Parkway Dr
- Parker: 11147 Pikes Peak Drive
Of this list, the only location still in operation is the one in Grand Junction, as it is owned by a different franchisee.
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History of Del Taco
In 1964, Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson opened the first Del Taco restaurant in Yermo, California. The original menu included tacos for just 19 cents, tostadas, French fries, and cheeseburgers for 24 cents. On its first day of operations, the chain earned $169 in sales, which translates to about 900 tacos sold.
During the 1970s, Del Taco saw significant growth. By 1977, the company had 50 locations, and by the following year, that number had doubled to 100. The menu also diversified, adding new items like the taco sandwich, quesadillas, and ice cream.
In 1988, the brand made a significant move by merging with Naugles, allowing it to expand its geographic reach. It also began operating 24 hours a day to meet the demands of its active customers. During the 1990s, Del Taco set the stage for even greater expansion by implementing various initiatives to improve customer experience and strengthen its brand image, including a redesign of its logo.
In 2006, the chain nearly doubled in size, reaching its 500th location by 2008. That same year, a new dessert was added to the menu—cheesecake and caramel bites—which quickly became a customer favorite. A special promotional campaign with a humorous take on the brand was also launched.
In 2010, with the introduction of “The Del Taco,” the “Buck & Under” menu, and the addition of fresh ingredients like sliced avocado, Del Taco solidified its position as a leader in providing fresh, high-quality food at affordable prices.
How many Del Taco restaurants are there in the United States?
According to the chain’s website, there are currently 591 locations across 18 states in the U.S.
