Taco del Mar facts for kids
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Taco Del Mar shop in Livonia, Michigan
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Trade name
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Taco del Mar |
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| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | June 8, 1992 in Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Founder | James and John Schmidt |
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Number of locations
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 66 (2022) |
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Area served
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United States and Canada |
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Key people
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Tim Casey (CEO) |
| Products | Mexican cuisine |
| Revenue |  US$29 million (2019) |
| Owner | High Bluff Capital Partners |
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Number of employees
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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.
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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.
