Texas-based Torchy’s Tacos to open 2 Central Florida locations in 2022

The first location is set to open in Altamonte Springs in summer 2022

Some of the offerings from Torchy's Tacos (Torchy's Tacos)

ORLANDO, Fla. – A Texas-based taco chain is looking to open its first Florida locations in the Orlando area in 2022.

Torchy’s Tacos is planning to open two restaurants in the new year, the first in Altamonte Springs and then one in Orlando, according to a spokesperson for the chain.

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The Altamonte Springs location, which will sit at 999 N. State Road 434, is set to be the first location to open in the summer of 2022, the company said. No specific opening date has been offered.

The Orlando location will open in the Vineland Pointe shopping complex, 11513 Regency Village Drive, which will open in late 2022, the spokesperson said.

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According to the company, Torchy’s Tacos was founded in Austin, Texas in 2006 and it now has 95 locations across 11 states, mostly in the South and Midwest.

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Torchy’s menu offers a variety of Tex-Mex tacos, including breakfast tacos, along with a salad and a burrito offering. It also offers margaritas and other mixed drinks as well, though not every location has a bar, according to its website.


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Correction:

A previous version of this story gave an incorrect address for the Altamonte Springs location. The company has since amended that information and the story now reflects the correct address. News 6 apologizes for any confusion this may have caused.


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