California's Mike's Red Tacos Expanding to NH, Massachusetts

Have you ever wished a restaurant would make its way to New England?

Places like In-N-Out and Whataburger certainly come to mind.

Well, it sounds like one California-based eatery, Mike's Red Tacos, is expanding to New Hampshire and Massachusetts. It'll be a little taste of the West Coast on the East Coast.

What Is Mike's Red Tacos?

According to its website, Mike's Red Tacos started in 2021 as a food truck serving "crave-able birra tacos, ramen, salsas and more" in California before opening a brick-and-morter location in San Diego a year later.

Its menu includes tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and more, and Yelp has even named it one of the best places to eat in the U.S.

When Is Mike's Red Tacos Coming to New England?

According to a press release, Mike's Red Tacos plans to bring 50 new locations to the New England area.

Massachusetts and New Hampshire are listed in the release as two states that will be getting the California restaurant over the next several years, "with the first locations slated to open in 2026 across each state."

Which cities and towns, as well as exact dates of openings, are still to be determined, but be on the lookout later in the year for hopefully more updates.

“Tacos are more popular now than ever, and Mike’s Red Tacos brings much-needed excitement to the Mexican fast-casual industry,” said restaurant owner and operator Bob Quinlan, who, along with Al Graziano, spearheaded the agreement to bring the franchise to the area. “The team and I are proud to lead the brand’s entrance into Massachusetts and New Hampshire and introduce our unbeatable hospitality and signature, bold flavors to each community.

It's certainly exciting when new places pop up in New England. Will the response to Mike's Red Tacos be long lines like when Raising Cane's opened its first two locations in New Hampshire? We'll have to see, but one thing is for sure: New England is about to get a bold, West Coast flavor upgrade.