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Trade name
Taco del Mar
Private
Industry Restaurant
Founded June 8, 1992; 33 years ago (1992-06-08) in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Founder James and John Schmidt
Headquarters ,
U.S.
Number of locations
Decrease 66 (2022)
Area served
United States and Canada
Key people
Tim Casey (CEO)
Products Mexican cuisine
Revenue Increase US$29 million (2019)
Owner High Bluff Capital Partners
Number of employees
1,420 (2021)
Parent REGO Restaurant Group

Taco Del Mar is a restaurant chain that serves Mexican food. It started in Seattle, Washington, on June 8, 1992. Two brothers, James and John Schmidt, opened the first restaurant.

Taco Del Mar is known for its relaxed, beach-themed look. This style is inspired by the sunny beaches of Baja California in Mexico. The company has restaurants in the United States and Canada.

What is Taco Del Mar?

The name "Taco del Mar" means "taco of the sea" in Spanish. This name comes from the restaurant's first special dish: Baja fish tacos. These are tacos with fish, a popular food from the Baja California region.

How to order your meal

When you visit Taco Del Mar, you can choose what goes into your meal. It's a bit like how you order at a Subway restaurant. You pick your ingredients as your food is made right in front of you.

What kind of food do they serve?

Taco Del Mar offers many "Fresh Mex" ingredients. You can choose different types of tortillas, like wheat, flour, tomato, or spinach. For your main filling, you can pick from fish, beef, pork, or chicken.

Who owns Taco Del Mar?

In 2018, a company called High Bluff Capital Partners bought Taco Del Mar. This company also owns another well-known restaurant chain, Quiznos.

Changes in ownership

In 2010, Taco Del Mar was sold at an auction. A company called Franchise Brands LLC bought it. This company was started by the founders of Subway restaurants. Later, in 2018, High Bluff Capital Partners became the new owner.

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