21 Facts About Del Taco

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc is an American fast food restaurant chain which specializes in American-style Mexican cuisine as well as American foods such as burgers, fries, and shakes.

In 1967, Del Taco introduced their bean and cheese burrito with green or red sauce.

In February 1989, Del Taco merged their restaurants with the 171 Naugles' Mexican fast food outlets.

Del Taco was the mastermind behind the purchase of the rights to expand Del Taco throughout the US in 1977.

Del Taco's team launched efforts to grow the brand's image while improving the total customer experience.

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In 1992, Del Taco recaptured exclusive rights to its name from W R Grace and Company, and was able to expand outside of California.

Del Taco launched a $14-million program to redesign its restaurant exteriors, kitchens and corporate logo.

Del Taco presented its Concept 2000 restaurant design and in August 1992 introduced its new logo.

Del Taco filed for protection in 1993 under Chapter 11 in U S Bankruptcy Court.

In January 2008, Del Taco announced the opening of its 500th restaurant in Burbank, California.

Del Taco returned to Texas with a new location in Denton, Texas.

In 2011 Del Taco opened four locations in Colorado in Denver and Colorado Springs and currently operates 21 stores across the state.

In October 2020, Del Taco announced an expansion into the Columbus, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania market.

In September 2021, Del Taco has announced that it will expand into the state of Virginia starting with the Hampton Roads area and its first store is expected to open in Virginia Beach.

Del Taco maintains one location in the U S Territory of Guam.

Since this introduction, Del Taco has created multiple other vegetarian and vegan menu items using Beyond Meat's plant-based crumbles including the Beyond Avocado Taco, the Epic Beyond Cali Burrito, and the Beyond 8 Layer Burrito.

Del Taco was sued by Zorro Productions, Inc and Tristar Pictures, Inc, who claimed that the "Del Taco" character – masked and costumed in black – infringed on their rights to the trademark Zorro figure.

Del Taco settled the suit in January 2000, agreeing to make changes to the Del Taco character, and soon discontinued the ad campaign.

Del Taco endorsed the Crispy Fish Taco in February 2008, the improved Chicken Quesadilla in April 2008, and Del's Deal in June 2008.

In 2017, Del Taco was accused of violating state wage and hour lawsuits, with the case including people who worked for the company between 2012 and 2021.

In June of 2022, Del Taco agreed to settle class action lawsuit out of California for $50 million.