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Laredo-based restaurant chain Taco Palenque expanding its San Antonio footprint

The city's 11th Taco Palenque will take over a long-vacant Sonic near The Cove and Sancho's.

By Nina Rangel on Thu, May 23, 2024 at 10:32 am

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Founded in 1987, fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain Taco Palenque specializes in familiar fare such as enchiladas and fajitas.

Laredo-based fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain Taco Palenque is expanding its San Antonio footprint with by opening an 11th area location near downtown.

Taco Palenque will take over a long-vacant Sonic location at 811 San Pedro Avenue, according lifestyle site What Now San Antonio reports. The shuttered fast-food joint is located near local dining landmarks The Cove and Sancho's.

The Laredo-based taco chain has hired Mission, Texas-based firm CG5 Architect to renovate the 3,500-square-foot space for an estimated $500,000, according to a construction permit cited by What Now. Construction is slated to begin July 1 and finish Oct. 1.

The story included no opening date for the new Taco Palenque.

Founded in 1987, Taco Palenque is known for fast-casual Mexican fare such as tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, fajitas, flautas and burritos. It operates 40 stores in Texas and one in Monterrey, Mexico.

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Nina Rangel uses nearly 20 years of experience in the foodservice industry to tell the stories of movers and shakers in the food scene in San Antonio. As the Food + Nightlife Editor for the San Antonio Current, she showcases her passion for the Alamo City’s culinary community by promoting local flavors, uncovering...