Del Taco Launches Three New Fresca Bowls Featuring Fresh Sliced Avocado


LAKE FOREST, CA--(Marketwired - Jul 23, 2015) - Del Taco (NASDAQ: TACO), a leader in the Mexican Quick Service Restaurant category, invites guests to taste freshness by the bowlful with its new Fresca Bowl flavors. Hot off the recent success of the Epic Grilled Chicken Avocado Burrito, all three of Del Taco's New Fresca Bowls are filled with fresh, sliced avocado. The addition of avocado is one of many exciting menu developments at Del Taco as part of the company's continued commitment to deliver prepared to order, quality and delicious ingredients at a great value.

"Our new Fresca bowls for less than $5 are layered with fresh ingredients, including avocados, the newest addition to our fresh ingredient lineup," said John Cappasola, executive vice president and chief brand officer, Del Taco. "Fresh sliced avocado has quickly become a guest favorite at Del Taco and pairing it with our grilled marinated chicken in our Fresca Bowls is a flavor that our guests will love."

Available beginning on July 23, Del Taco's new Fresca Bowls include:

  • Pollo Asado with Avocado Bowl includes quality grilled chicken, fresh sliced avocado, seasoned black beans, fresca lime rice, handmade pico de gallo salsa and fresh diced onions
  • Green Chile Chicken with Avocado Bowl is loaded with quality grilled chicken, fresh sliced avocado, seasoned black beans, fresca lime rice, fresh diced tomatoes, crisp lettuce and green sauce
  • Avocado Veggie Bowl is loaded with fresh sliced avocado, handmade pico de gallo salsa, seasoned black beans, fresh diced onions and fresca lime rice

*Prices and participation may vary.

About Del Taco
At Del Taco (NASDAQ: TACO) all menu items taste better because they are made to order with fresh ingredients including cheddar cheese grated from 40-pound blocks, handmade pico de gallo salsa, lard-free beans slow-cooked from scratch, fresh sliced avocado and marinated chicken grilled in the restaurant. The menu, which includes a full line of breakfast, includes classic Mexican dishes such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos as well as American favorites including hamburgers, crinkle-cut fries and shakes. Del Taco's UnFreshing Believable campaign communicates the lengths the company goes to in order to deliver quality, made-to-order menu items created with freshly-prepared ingredients at unbelievable prices. With nearly 550 restaurants in 16 states, Del Taco serves more than three million guests each week. In June 2015, Del Taco changed its name to Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. following the completion of its transition to a public company. Guests can receive coupons for free food by "liking" Del Taco on Facebook at www.facebook.com/deltaco or joining its Raving Fan eClub at www.DelTaco.com/RavingFan. For more information, please visit www.deltaco.com.

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Del Taco Launches Three New Fresca Bowls Featuring Fresh Sliced Avocado