May 21, 2013

Taco Cabana

Shrimp Tampico Now Permanent at Taco Cabana

Taco Cabana has big news for its fans. The Original Mexican Patio Cafe brought back its popular Shrimp Tampico. The seasonal favorite, served as a quesadilla and soft tacos, has been added as a permanent menu item and is now available year-round.

Made daily with shrimp hand-marinated in...

Nancy Clark Joins Fiesta Restaurant Group as Chief People Officer

Fiesta Restaurant Group, the owner, operator, and franchisor of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana fast-casual restaurant brands, announced that Nancy Clark has joined the company as vice president, chief people officer, effective January 10, 2013.

Clark is a highly regarded human...

Taco Cabana Lends a Hand to Wounded Warriors

Taco Cabana recently announced it raised more than $73,000 in its annual Taco Treat fundraiser, benefitting the Warrior and Family Support Center (WFSC), and will present a giant check to the organization during a luncheon ceremony at the WFSC.

The WFSC is located in San Antonio, Texas,...

Taco Cabana Founder Felix Stehling Dies

Taco Cabana founder Felix Stehling died Monday. He was 87.

Stehling opened the first Taco Cabana at the corner of San Pedro and Hildebrand Streets in San Antonio in 1978.

Taco Cabana, Dr Pepper Team Up in Cotton Bowl Sweepstakes

Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, and Dr Pepper recently launched a contest for college football fans where a grand prize winner will receive two tickets to the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, including airfare and hotel accommodations.

Taco Cabana Sells Albuquerque Locations to Franchisee

Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc. announces it has sold its two company-owned Albuquerque locations to its local franchisee Mel Sloan. Sloan’s company also owns two other locations in Albuquerque.

Taco Cabana Pulls All-Nighters at Redesigned, 24/7 Location

Taco Cabana, the fast-casual chain with its Mexican patio cafe environment and true flavors of Mexico-inspired menu, opened its newest Dallas restaurant.

This is the first time Taco Cabana has opened one of its newly redesigned concepts in Dallas.

"We're excited to bring...

Taco Cabana Names New Leadership Team

Earlier this month, Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of Taco Cabana, named Todd Coerver chief operating officer for Taco Cabana, effective January 2013.

Coerver, who joined Taco Cabana in 2009 as chief brand officer, succeeds retiring Mike Biviano, who served as COO and executive...

Taco Cabana Celebrates Free Taco Day with 30,000 Chickens

Taco Cabana will flame-grill more than 30,000 chicken breasts to create more than 60,000 chicken fajita tacos for its guests on Tuesday, October 2.

The fast-casual chain, with its Mexican patio cafe environment and true flavors of Mexico-inspired menu, is giving away the free chicken...

Taco Cabana Unveils New Store in Houston

San Antonio-based Taco Cabana will celebrate the opening of its newest restaurant at 127 Yale St. in Houston on August 27, 2012.

The new location will feature a more dynamic and inviting atmosphere to enhance the overall guest experience, while celebrating the contemporary flavors of...

Taco Cabana Celebrate Allen, TX Opening

Unveiling a fresh and unique design, San Antonio–based Taco Cabana celebrates the opening of an all-new restaurant location today at 810 W. Stacy Rd in Allen, Texas. The location marks the chain's first new ground-up redesign and features a more dynamic and inviting atmosphere to...

Steak Asadero Tacos, Dessert Flan Join Menu at Taco Cabana

Fast-casual Mexican chain, Taco Cabana, introduces Steak Asadero tacos and dessert flan. The new tacos, with origins from the state of Chihuahua, a region in northwest Mexico, feature the savory flavors of Asadero cheese, while flan, a well-known Mexican dessert, offers a sweet, classic...

Fiesta Restaurant Group Appoints Schweinfurth as CFO

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., the owner, operator, and franchisor of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana fast-casual restaurant brands, announced today that Lynn Schweinfurth has joined the company as vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 16, 2012. With her appointment,...

Taco Cabana Debuts Chipotle Corn Street Tacos LTO

Taco Cabana is introducing Chipotle Corn Street Tacos to its menu for a limited time. The new tacos, inspired by a culinary trip to Mexico City and Puebla last September, feature the simple yet savory flavors that the team experienced as they sampled food from various street vendors during their...

Taco Cabana Opens in San Antonio with Remodeled Look

San Antonio-based Taco Cabana celebrates the opening of a new restaurant location in its hometown at 1-10 and Ralph Fair Road. The location, which reflects the brand's recent evolution and draws on the ideas of fun and flavor with a relaxed patio vibe, is the first new location in San...

Fiesta Restaurant Group Names Chief Development Officer

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc, the parent-owner of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana brands, has named industry veteran John Todd as its chief development officer. 

Todd, who will report to Fiesta Restaurant CEO Tim Taft, will be responsible for all facets of Fiesta’s real...

Taco Cabana Reels in Seasonal Favorite, Shrimp Tampico

For the fifth year in a row, Taco Cabana is bringing one of its most popular limited-time offers back to the menu, re-introducing...

Taco Cabana Raises Funds for Military Families

On November 16, 2011, Taco Cabana presented a $63,596 donation to the Warrior and Family Support Center (WFSC), a one-of-a-kind national rehabilitation center located at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio.

Taco Cabana Dedicates October to Military

This month, Taco Cabana proudly establishes a community-giving initiative focused on honoring members of the military and their...

Taco Cabana Simmers Up Fajita Tacos, Avocado Salsa

Taco Cabana introduces another Mexican favorite by adding all-new chicken and steak fajitas puebla tacos to its menu for a limited time.

The new fajitas puebla tacos are made with marinated...