Del Taco Expands In Bradenton With New ‘Fresh Flex’ Restaurant

BRADENTON, FL — Del Taco, the second-largest Mexican quick-service restaurant chain in the United States, opened its newest “Fresh Flex” location at 5425 14th Street W. in Bradenton.

This is the second modernized Del Taco to open in Manatee County, according to a news release from the company. The location offers drive-thru lanes and secure lockers for third-party to-go orders.

“Our first ‘Fresh Flex’ location in Bradenton was such a hit in the local community that we wanted to expand Del Taco’s footprint and open a second restaurant to feed even more hungry diners,” store operator Benny Rosales said. “We look forward to offering everyone from existing fans to new customers delicious food at affordable prices.”

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Del Taco’s Fresh Flex layout offers a sleek, modernized design with bold color palettes including a glowing green tower and the brand’s iconic sun logo muraled on the wall. Part of the brand’s “Menu of Venues” business model, Fresh Flex layouts are designed to provide a more streamlined and convenient experience for the guest and showcase Del Taco’s working kitchen.

The county’s first Del Taco opened at 5610 W. Manatee Ave. in November.

Manatee’s two Del Taco locations are part of a multi-unit development deal with FreshMex FL LLC, Patch previously reported.

The “Fresh Flex” locations are an offshoot of Del Taco’s fast-and-fresh approach to Mexican food that will focus primarily on pickup and drive-thru options, the company said.

The county’s “Fresh Flex” restaurants are among the first to open in the U.S.

Founded in 1964, Del Taco has about 600 restaurants across 16 states.