Taco Tico - Definition and Overview

Taco Tico A chain of Tex-Mex cuisine restaurants that would be classified as a fast-food restaurant. This establishment serves tacos, tostadas, nachos, enchiladas, burritos, refried beans and sopapillas available for dine in, take-out or drive-thru. Dan Foley open the first Taco Tico in 1962, in his native Wichita, Kansas. He began franchising new locations in 1967. The company kept expanding and also added more items to the menu, which originally just offered tacos and nachos, and was a regional hit by the early 1980's. In 1988, Foley sold the company and chain to a former executive form KFC. Expansion continued and locations are throughout the midwest and southeastern states. Taco Tico developed four distinctive taco sauces (mild, medium, hot and extra-hot) in 1971 and continues to use them today. Buildings are adobe with green and orange awnings and trim.

See Also

• Tex-Mex cuisine

External Link: [1] (http://www.tacotico.com)