Del Taco Returns to Metro Atlanta

After a long hiatus, Del Taco is returning to the metro-Atlanta area with its first location officially opening February 15 in Snellville, Ga., according to a press release from the company.

The quick-serve chain first launched in Atlanta during the 1990s as part of a co-branding campaign with Mrs. Winners Chicken and Biscuits. By 2002-2003, both Mrs. Winners and Del Taco had disappeared from local neighborhoods.

"For years, our fans have been asking us to return, and we’re very excited to bring Del Taco back to Atlanta," said Paul Murphy, Del Taco chief executive officer, in a press release. "We have a legacy of well-established value. With our new look, we maintain our value heritage while adding emphasis to the quality, freshness and great care we put into our food preparation every day in all of our Del Taco restaurants."

Del Taco officials and Snellville Mayor Kelly Kautz will celebrate the grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on February 15, at the new site. Formerly a Fazoli's, the Snellville spot the first of more than 60 company-owned and franchised locations throughout metro Atlanta, with a second location in Kennesaw scheduled to open in April.

The new restaurant, located at 1895 Scenic Highway in the Presidential Markets Shopping Center, uses the company’s new restaurant design with contemporary colors, new architectural elements, revamped interior and a salsa bar with new flavors. Featuring a drive-thru window, the Snellville location will be open 24 hours a day.   

"Del Taco’s menu features something for every appetite with signature tastes and great value across the menu," a press release stated. "Del Taco‘s variety of freshly prepared Mexican menu include items such as tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, as well as American favorites such as burgers, crinkle-cut fries and shakes."    

All items are made fresh to order, and there is also a breakfast menu featuring burritos, biscuits and muffins.

Across the country, there are more than 530 Del Taco restaurants in 17 states. They serve more than three million customers each week. It was named the No. 2 Mexican quick-serve chain (those with a drive-thru window) by Nation's Restaurant News.

Consumers can “like” Del Taco on Facebook and receive coupons for free food. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/deltaco or www.deltaco.com.