New restaurant marks brand’s entry into the Tar Heel State
Durham, NC (RestaurantNews.com) Del Taco is continuing its expansion into new markets with the grand opening of its first-ever North Carolina location in Durham. Located at 4716 NC-55 Hwy, the new restaurant is set to serve the community with Del Taco’s beloved menu of fresh, quality ingredients at an unbeatable value.
Operated by RAM Restaurants, Inc., this opening is a strategic milestone for the brand as it continues to grow its presence across the Southeast. This location marks Del Taco’s first in North Carolina, adding to the brand’s systemwide growth and underscoring its commitment to bringing craveable favorites – like burgers, tacos, burritos, quesadillas and freshly made guacamole – to new fans across the country.
“We’re thrilled to be the first to bring everything Del Taco has to offer to North Carolina and the Durham community,” said a representative from RAM Restaurants, Inc. “Del Taco’s fresh, high-quality ingredients and bold mix of Mexican and American flavors are a perfect match for what locals are craving, and we’re confident it will quickly become a new favorite.”
Conveniently located near Southpoint and near the intersection of Hwy 55 and Hwy 54, the restaurant will feature two drive-thru lanes, a modern Fresh Flex design, pick-up lockers with QR code capabilities for third-party delivery services and self-service kiosks. It will be open daily, operating from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and until 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays to serve late-night guests.
Del Taco continues to be a standout in the quick-service space, offering a unique menu that combines Mexican flavors with American favorites. Guests can expect fan-favorite items like Double Del Cheeseburgers, Epic Burritos, Crinkle Cut Fries and made-to-order dishes crafted with high-quality ingredients.
For those interested in joining the Durham Del Taco team, positions are listed at DelTaco.com/careers.
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About Del Taco
Voted Best Fast Food Restaurant in USA Today’s 2024 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards, 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, Del Taco now serves more than three million guests each week at its nearly 600 restaurants across 18 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.
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