Taco John's, the popular quick-service Mexican restaurant, announced the upcoming re-opening of its original Rapid City location, which was and will still be located at 1710 Cambell St. The new location is open to the public starting October 26.
The Cambell Street location was the first franchisee-owned Taco John's brand location. The building began as a trailer and did not include a dining room or a drive-thru. The original owner, Dick Hamilton, added to the building many times in the 50 years that he owned and operated the location. The new building will be built next door to the original site.
"This will allow us to continue to provide the best possible customer experience for the next 50 years," said Lisa Williams, general manager at the location.
Pentex Restaurant Group owns and operates the new Rapid City location. Pentex is a partnership that originated in South Dakota, with ties to the Rapid City community. The group has owned and operated multiple Taco John's locations for over 50 years. Pentex CEO, Brett Itterman, recognizes the importance of maintaining the Taco John's legacy established in Rapid City.
"As a partner of the Taco John's brand already, we are committed to delivering the same exceptional dining experience that the community has cherished for decades. The decision to build a completely new structure at Cambell Street represents our dedication to serving our loyal guests."
The dining room and the drive-thru will be open Sundays – Thursdays from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. Taco John's offers mobile ordering and delivery through the Taco John's App. App users receive exclusive offers and free food upon signing up.
Differentiating from the popular Mexican quick-service segment, Taco John's prides itself on a unique menu with high-quality ingredients. Its commitment to quality has established the brand as the go-to restaurant in its markets. Its significant drive-thru and to-go business has also helped insulate the brand from recent market shifts. As a legacy brand of over 54 years, Taco John's has led to-go and drive-thru business.
What started as a single taco stand in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 1969 has grown into over 370+ quick-service Mexican restaurants across 23 states. Originators of Taco Tuesday and home of the infamous Potato Olés®, Taco John's prides itself on a unique menu that features high-quality ingredients such as its Fried Chicken Tacos, Meat and Potato Breakfast Burritos, and its ValuEST menu where items are $1, $2, or $3.
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