Category: Restaurant News

Taco Cabana’s special offers for veterans and active duty military

Taco Cabana celebrates veterans and active military with special offers. Photo: Giant Noise, used with permission.

To honor and show its gratitude for members of the armed services, Taco Cabana is inviting veterans and active military members to enjoy half-priced enchiladas this Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at all locations in Texas. Veterans and active military members can order a two-enchilada or three-enchilada plate for 50% off the regular price. The popular Tex-Mex chain is offering its cheese enchiladas with a choice of six sauces and guests can choose to add shredded chicken, ground beef, chicken fajita or steak fajita as well. (Taco Cabana, 2020)

Offer is valid Wednesday, November 11, 2020 only when ordered at the TC front counter or via the convenient TC drive-thru.  Not available through online ordering or the MYTC! App.  

In addition to the Veterans Day offer, Taco Cabana celebrates members of the US Military every day with a 20% discount (excluding alcohol and gift cards). Taco Cabana also celebrates Military Appreciation Day on the second Tuesday of every month where military personnel can enjoy a free shredded chicken taco or ground beef taco all day. 

Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRGI), was founded in 1978. The brand specializes in Tex-Mex-inspired food including enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, flautas, burritos, tacos, flour tortillas and a selection of made-from-scratch salsas and sauces. Restaurants feature open-display cooking, a selection of beer and tequila margaritas, patio dining, drive-thru windows, curbside pick-up and delivery. As of Nov. 1, 2020, Taco Cabana operates 144 company-owned restaurants in Texas.

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., owns, operates and franchises Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana® restaurant brands. The brands specialize in the operation of fast casual/quick service restaurants that offer distinct and unique flavors with broad appeal at a compelling value. The brands feature fresh-made cooking, drive-thru service and catering.

Half price nachos at Taco Cabana for National Nacho Day

Celebrate National Nacho Day at Taco Cabana. Photo: Taco Cabana, used with permission.

Celebrate National Nacho Day at Taco Cabana this Friday, November 6, 2020. Taco Cabana guests can enjoy their favorite nachos at half price all day at all Texas locations. (Taco Cabana, 2020) 

Taco Cabana nachos include Bean & Cheese, Ground Beef, Steak Fajita, Chicken Fajita and Kickin’ Grande Nachos. All nachos feature a variety of toppings to choose from, including queso, shredded cheese, refried beans, sour cream and guacamole.

Orders can be placed online for front counter and curbside pick-up, via the drive-thru or by mobile order when using the MyTC! App. Select Taco Cabana dining rooms and patios are now open as well.

Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRGI), was founded in 1978. The brand specializes in Tex-Mex-inspired food including enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, flautas, burritos, tacos, flour tortillas and a selection of made-from-scratch salsas and sauces. Restaurants feature open-display cooking, a selection of beer and tequila margaritas, patio dining, drive-thru windows, curbside pick-up and delivery. As of Jan. 1, 2020, Taco Cabana operates 145 company-owned restaurants in Texas.

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., owns, operates and franchises Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana® restaurant brands. The brands specialize in the operation of fast casual/quick service restaurants that offer distinct and unique flavors with broad appeal at a compelling value. The brands feature fresh-made cooking, drive-thru service and catering.

Taco Cabana introduces Green Chile Brisket to menu

Taco Cabana introduces Green Chile Brisket available in various menu items. Photo: Taco Cabana, used with permission.

Taco Cabana is bringing brisket back with the introduction of Green Chile Brisket. Launching Monday, November 2, 2020, Taco Cabana offers brisket in a new, delicious way. Taco Cabana took Texas’ favorite cut of beef and added its own twist – tender cuts of smoked brisket cooked in a green chile sauce, made with roasted jalapenos and tomatillo sauce. Fans of the iconic brand can enjoy Green Chile Brisket in a variety of platforms, including breakfast tacos ($2.29), tortas ($5.99), tacos ($3.49) and Cabana Bowls ($7.69) for a limited time. Green Chile Brisket will be available at all participating Texas locations. (Taco Cabana, 2020)

Taco Cabana’s Green Chile Brisket is the latest addition to the restaurant chain’s fall menu, following the recent launch of Enchilada Fest and the addition of Taco Cabana’s seasonal margaritas and Caramel Apple Empanadas. Customers can order online for front counter and curbside pick-up, via the drive-thru or by mobile order when using the MyTC! App.  Select Taco Cabana dining rooms and patios are now open as well. 

Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. was founded in 1978. The brand specializes in Tex-Mex-inspired food including enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, flautas, burritos, tacos, flour tortillas and a selection of made-from-scratch salsas and sauces. Restaurants feature open-display cooking, a selection of beer and tequila margaritas, patio dining, drive-thru windows, curbside pick-up and delivery. As of Jan. 1, 2020, Taco Cabana operates 145 company-owned restaurants in Texas.

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., owns, operates and franchises Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana® restaurant brands. The brands specialize in the operation of fast casual/quick service restaurants that offer distinct and unique flavors with broad appeal at a compelling value. The brands feature fresh-made cooking, drive-thru service and catering.

Taco Cabana announces breakfast enchiladas and new $1 tacos

Taco Cabana has new $1 tacos and breakfast enchiladas available all day at San Antonio locations only. Photo: Taco Cabana, used with permission.

Taco Cabana is thrilled to announce the launch of four new $1 tacos and new breakfast enchilada items at all San Antonio locations starting Wednesday October 28, 2020. Taco Cabana guests can order the new breakfast enchiladas and $1 tacos all day, every day. (Taco Cabana, 2020)

The new $1 tacos include four different recipes, including Potato a la Mexicana (potatoes with pico de gallo), Potato Ranchero, Bean & Chorizo and Eggs a la Mexicana (scrambled eggs with pico de gallo).

The new Breakfast Enchiladas feature a variety of flavor-filled builds, including two cheese enchiladas topped with guest’s choice of Tex-Mex or Ranchero Sauce and scrambled eggs or chorizo and eggs – each $4.49. Guests can add potatoes or refried beans for $4.79 or add potatoes and refried beans for $5.09.

Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRGI), was founded in 1978. The brand specializes in Tex-Mex-inspired food including enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, flautas, burritos, tacos, flour tortillas and a selection of made-from-scratch salsas and sauces. Restaurants feature open-display cooking, a selection of beer and tequila margaritas, patio dining, drive-thru windows, curbside pick-up and delivery. As of Jan. 1, 2020, Taco Cabana operates 145 company-owned restaurants in Texas.

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., owns, operates and franchises Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana® restaurant brands. The brands specialize in the operation of fast casual/quick service restaurants that offer distinct and unique flavors with broad appeal at a compelling value. The brands feature fresh-made cooking, drive-thru service and catering.

Veterans Day and First Responders Day freebies from Hopdoddy

Hopdoddy’s Classic Burger With Cheese. Photo: Hopdoddy’s Burger Bar, used with permission.

For National First Responders Day, on Wednesday, October 28, Hopdoddy Burger Bar at The Rim and The Vineyard are offering a free Classic Burger (with or without cheese) to all EMT, firefighters and police officers. First responders can show their badge or uniform to claim their free burger. This offer is redeemable for in-store dining or to-go orders placed by phone. (Hopdoddy Burger Bar, 2020)

For Veterans Day, on Wednesday, November 11,  Hopdoddy Burger Bar at The Rim and The Vineyard are offering a free Classic Burger (with or without cheese) to all Veterans and active military servicemembers. Qualified recipients can show their military ID or uniform to claim their free burger. This offer is redeemable for in-store dining or to-go orders placed by phone.

The Rim – 17623 La Cantera Pkwy, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX  78257, (210) 434-2337

The Vineyard – 1301 North Loop 1604 W, Suite 101 San Antonio, TX  78258, (210) 728-3800

El Sushi Loco’s Chef Francisco Mendoza featured on Tastemade

El Sushi Loco’s CEO and Head Chef Francisco Mendoza. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

El Sushi Loco, named “Best Mexican Sushi” by LA Weekly, was recently featured on Tastemade’s Dave’s Killer Bread Foundation’s (DKBF) Second Chances stories. Second Chances is a video series produced by Tastemade that highlights chefs who have found success despite going thru challenging times. The stories are sponsored by the Dave’s Killer Bread Foundation, which was established by Dave’s Killer Bread to help provide more second chance employment opportunities. (El Sushi Loco, 2020)

El Sushi Loco CEO and Head Chef Frank Mendoza strongly empathizes with the struggles that persons with past  histories experience when seeking employment. The Tastemade video features Frank Mendoza speaking about how he overcame the odds to begin a successful Mexican-Asian fusion restaurant business. The brainchild of Frank Mendoza, El Sushi Loco is a place to bond with family and a lively place to hang out with friends. El Sushi Loco may be the truest expression of east meeting west, with tastes and textures both exotic and familiar. The flavors and ambiance provide the perfect place for a festive and tasty lunch or dinner.

For the Second Chances campaign video, Frank Mendoza has created a tasty new dish for El Sushi Loco’s menu – the Crispy Chicken Burger. The dish begins with diced chicken breaded with crumbs made fresh from Dave’s Killer Bread Burger Buns, fried to a golden brown, then served on butter baked Dave’s Killer Bread Burger Buns covered with avocado, tortilla strips and El Sushi Loco’s Mexican/Asian fusion sauces.  Frank Mendoza’s second chance story, and many more inspirational cooking videos sponsored by DKBF, is available on the Tastemade Instagram and YouTube channels.

“We’re a place of second chances because, how could we not? I was down and out at one point, and somebody gave me a chance.” – Frank Mendoza

The Dave’s Killer Bread Foundation was created to power second chance employment. A lack of information or understanding about employing people with criminal backgrounds can make businesses hesitant to explore this option and the DKBF is here to change that. DKBF believes that in the long term, second chance employment has the power to reduce the negative impact of reoffending in America. The foundation works to educate organizations on the importance of employing this part of our population.

In 2010, Frank Mendoza purchased a street vendor food cart off a Craigslist ad in Tijuana, Mexico for $1200 and began selling his unique cuisine in the streets of Los Angeles, California. In its food-cart days, the Mexican-Asian fusion food concept was called Sushi Island. Frank Mendoza, his wife and his nephew developed the brand tirelessly by serving high quality Mexican sushi and mariscos. The success of Sushi Island further fueled Mendoza’s desire and he renamed the business El Sushi Loco. In 2011 they opened the first brick and mortar restaurant in La Puente, California and  soon after, they opened another branch in Downey. Most recently, Mendoza opened his third restaurant in Pomona, California.

El Sushi Loco Locations: 11837 Downey Ave, Downey, CA 90241, 15711 Amar Rd, La Puente, CA 91744 and 1542 W. Holt Ave, Pomona, CA 91768

Whataburger has sweets, treats and crafts for Halloween

Whataburger’s PEZ are here for Halloween season. Photo: Whataburger, used with permission.

Halloween is just around the corner and if you are celebrating at home this year, Whataburger has cooked up some serious fun. Whether it is crafts with the family, Halloween costumes or tasty treats like the Whataburger PEZ®, Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Hatch Green Chile Bacon Burger,  there is s something exciting for every ghoul or goblin. (Whataburger, 2020)

From October 15 to October 25, guests can buy five frightfully delicious Whataburger PEZ® and get one free on the Whatastore by using code “BOO” at checkout. They come in Whataburger’s iconic orange and white colors that are perfect for the season. Each dispenser is individually packed with three orange-flavored candy refills.

Whataburger has been making burgers since 1950 when Harman Dobson opened a humble hamburger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He wanted customers to take one bite and say, “What a burger” so he named his stand on Ayers St “Whataburger.” Whataburger now has over 800 locations across the country and continues to deliver fresh, made to order meals every day with superior customer service.  Community support includes charitable giving and volunteerism to nonprofit organizations that focus on children’s charities, cancer research, hunger assistance, disaster relief and military support.

Taco Cabana announces return of enchiladas with Enchilada Fest

Enchiladas are back at Taco Cabana with Enchilada Fest. Photo: Taco Cabana, used with permission.

Back by popular demand, Taco Cabana’s enchiladas are back with more variety and options than ever before. Starting today, Wednesday October 14, guests can enjoy Enchilada Fest, a celebration of Taco Cabana’s signature cheese enchiladas with a choice of six new sauces including: Suiza, Ranchero, Green Chile, Tex-Mex, Sour Cream or Queso. The six new enchiladas are available at all participating Texas locations.  (Taco Cabana, 2020)

Two-enchilada plates will be available for $5.99 and three-enchilada plates will be available for $7.69. Each plate includes rice, refried beans, guacamole and two flour tortillas. Guests can top their enchilada with a choice of shredded chicken, ground beef or chicken fajita for $.99, or steak fajita for $1.29. Guests can also shop the convenient TC Pantry in-store or online and take home an easy-to-prepare 12-pack Enchilada Casserole for $24.99 to cook and eat at home, a perfect option for any family dinner or gathering. 

Enchilada Fest orders are available thru online ordering for front counter and curbside pick-up, via the drive-thru or by mobile order when using the MyTC! app. Select Taco Cabana dining rooms and patios are now open as well. 

In addition to Enchilada Fest, Taco Cabana is sweetening its fall menu offerings with the release of its new Caramel Apple Empanadas. Guests can purchase two Caramel Apple Empanadas for only $2.99. 

Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRGI), was founded in 1978. The brand specializes in Tex-Mex-inspired food including enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, flautas, burritos, tacos, flour tortillas and a selection of made-from-scratch salsas and sauces. Restaurants feature open-display cooking, a selection of beer and tequila margaritas, patio dining, drive-thru windows, curbside pick-up and delivery. As of Jan. 1, 2020, Taco Cabana operates 145 company-owned restaurants in Texas.

“Not only has our internal TC family been asking for the return of our signature enchiladas, but more importantly, our TC guests have been asking for us to bring them back to the TC menu. We could not be more thrilled about their return and even more excited that we could bring six new flavors to our guests.” – Rich Stockinger, CEO and President of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.

 

Taco Cabana’s new seasonal margaritas

Taco Cabana’s Blood Orange Margarita is one of the new seasonal margaritas along with Sour Gummy and Pumpkin Spice. Photo: Taco Cabana, used with permission.

Just in time for fall, Taco Cabana is launching three new seasonal margarita flavors. Starting this Monday, guests can enjoy Pumpkin Spice, Sour Gummy and Blood Orange frozen margaritas. (Taco Cabana, 2020)

The Pumpkin Spice flavor is synonymous with fall and Taco Cabana is excited to introduce its first-ever Pumpkin Spice margarita. The three new margarita flavors join the current Taco Cabana margarita lineup of Lime, Strawberry, Mango, Strawberry Mango, Green Apple and Mangonada, which all remain available on Taco Cabana’s menu. Chamoy can still be added to any margarita at no additional charge. Margaritas are available for purchase all day, every day (starting at 10a.m. on Sundays) at all locations in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston and San Antonio.  

All of Taco Cabana’s margarita flavors are available with food purchase via online ordering for front counter and curbside pick-up, via the drive-thru or by mobile order when using the MyTC! App or online. Select Taco Cabana dining rooms and patios are now open as well.  Taco Cabana margaritas are available for delivery in San Antonio only via online ordering using the MYTC! App or online.

Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRGI), was founded in 1978. The brand specializes in Tex-Mex-inspired food including fajitas, quesadillas, flautas, enchiladas, burritos, tacos, flour tortillas and a selection of made-from-scratch salsas and sauces. Restaurants feature open-display cooking, a selection of beer and tequila margaritas, patio dining and drive-thru windows. As of Jan. 1, 2020, Taco Cabana operates 146 company-owned restaurants in Texas.

“Taco Cabana guests have enthusiastically responded to our margarita lineup all summer long and we are extremely excited to continue our Taco Cabana flavor innovation with the launch of our three new seasonal margaritas.” – Rich Stockinger, CEO and President of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. 

Whataburger and San Antonio Food Bank team up for fundraiser

Whataburger and San Antonio Food Bank team up for fundraiser for student hunger relief. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

This month, as part of the Whataburger Feeding Student Success program, Whataburger is partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank to help fight hunger and provide meals for San Antonio’s most vulnerable, as there are 50,000 more children in need since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. (San Antonio Food Bank, 2020)

From Monday, October 5 at 3p.m. through Friday, October 30 at 12a.m., customers who donate $1 or more to the San Antonio Food Bank at any Whataburger location across San Antonio or Schertz will receive a thank-you coupon for a free Whataburger with purchase of a medium fry and 32-ounce drink. The $1 donation provides seven meals from the San Antonio Food Bank and helps reach their goal of providing 350,000 meals to local children.

The San Antonio Food Bank is a 501c3 non‐profit organization providing millions of pounds of food to over 530 charitable organizations in Southwest Texas serving those in need. In addition to food distribution, the San Antonio Food Bank provides numerous programs that not only solve the immediate problems of hunger, but help individuals and families gain long‐term food security.

Whataburger has focused on its fresh, made-to-order burgers and friendly customer service since 1950 when Harmon Dobson opened the first Whataburger as a small roadside burger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas. Today, the company is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with more than 840 locations in 10 states and sales of more than $2.5 billion annually. Whataburger has 46,000 Family Members (employees) and more than 14 million customers who like to customize their Whataburgers just the way they like it.

“A few weeks ago we pulled the trigger on preparing thousands of meals a day for kids who were struggling with food. We needed a miracle to cover our unexpected expenses. Whataburger provides the opportunity for the magic, but the customer will be the real miracle maker. I have full hope that our great community will come through and make it happen.”-  Eric Cooper, President & CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank

“Too many families in our community struggle to put food on the table for their children, and since the pandemic began, we know more children than ever are facing food insecurity. We started the Whataburger Feeding Student Success program to remove obstacles for our students, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to partner with the San Antonio Food Bank to support families at a critical time, and get kids the nutrition they need to be healthy and successful.” – Rob Rodriguez, SVP and Chief Restaurant Operating Officer of Whataburger