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The Taco Stand, a taqueria known for Tijuana-style cuisine, has opened its second location in Las Vegas, continuing its growth since its original launch in 2020. Offering a range of traditional dishes including carne asada tacos and an extensive salsa bar, the restaurant caters to diverse tastes. The new outlet spans 1,700 square feet and can host 40 guests, featuring vibrant murals that enhance the ambiance. The Taco Stand also plans future expansions, adding another location in Henderson pending an opening date.
Las Vegas – The Taco Stand, a well-known taqueria specializing in Tijuana-style cuisine, has officially opened its second location in Las Vegas. Located at 1100 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 150, the new restaurant began operations on Thursday. This expansion comes shortly after the first Taco Stand opened its doors on Spring Mountain Road in June 2020.
Founded in 2013 by Julian Hakim and Aram Baloyan in San Diego, The Taco Stand aims to celebrate the rich culinary tradition of border cooking from Baja California. Among its offerings, the restaurant’s signature dish is the carne asada taco, which features handmade corn tortillas filled with marinated Angus steak that is grilled over charcoal. Additional elements include guacamole, cilantro, and onion, creating a flavor-packed experience that highlights the essence of traditional Tijuana street food.
The menu at The Taco Stand goes beyond just tacos. It includes a variety of options such as battered fish tacos topped with cabbage, tomato, and chipotle salsa. Guests can also find tacos made with nopal (cactus paddle), grilled chicken, and Sonora-style tacos, which are served with flour tortillas, filled with Angus steak. Furthermore, patrons can enjoy burritos and quesadillas filled with diverse ingredients like sautéed mushrooms, grilled shrimp, and pastor marinated pork cooked on a trompo, a traditional vertical spit.
One of the highlights of the dining experience at The Taco Stand is the salsa bar. It features fresh salsas made daily, presented in distinctive containers with red and white colors and black script. This offers diners a chance to customize their meals with various flavors.
For breakfast enthusiasts, the restaurant offers a selection that includes chorizo dishes, machaca shredded beef with eggs, carne asada fries, and churros made to order. With these options, The Taco Stand caters to a variety of tastes and preferences throughout the day.
The new location spans 1,700 square feet and can accommodate 40 guests. It showcases vibrant murals created by San Diego artist Beau Carney, enhancing the inviting atmosphere of the taqueria. The Taco Stand expands its footprint further with plans for an additional location at 2550 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 4, in Henderson, though an opening date for that site has yet to be announced.
The Taco Stand in Las Vegas operates with limited hours until Saturday, with full operating hours commencing on Monday. From then on, the restaurant will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., offering both dine-in and takeout options. With a total of 16 locations across Southern California, Dallas, and the Miami area, The Taco Stand continues to grow its presence and introduce its acclaimed Tijuana-style cuisine to more communities.
Customers can engage with The Taco Stand on social media through their handle @letstaco_ or visit their official website at letstaco.com for more information about the menu and upcoming events.
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