First location in the Triad market marks Del Taco’s continued growth across the state and debut for local franchise owner Alex McCourt
Kernersville, NC (RestaurantNews.com) Del Taco is bringing its fresh, craveable menu to Kernersville with the opening of a new location at 1551 Union Cross Rd. This marks Del Taco’s first restaurant in the Triad market and its second in North Carolina, fueling the brand’s growth across the state.
The Kernersville restaurant expands Del Taco’s presence in the region, introducing local guests to the brand’s signature tacos, burritos, quesadillas, burgers, fries and freshly prepared favorites made with quality ingredients delivering on the bold Ameri-Mex flavors that Del Taco is known for. The location is the first for local franchise owner Alex McCourt of DKernersville LLC, alongside owners Paresh Patel and Dawn Headen, who are bringing the brand’s fast-casual appeal to new North Carolina communities.
“We are excited to introduce Kernersville and the Triad to Del Taco with our first location,” said McCourt. “As the brand continues to expand across North Carolina, we look forward to serving guests a unique mix of fresh Mexican-inspired flavors and American classics, all at an unbeatable value.”
The Kernersville Del Taco will be open Sunday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Guests can enjoy the convenience of the drive-thru, dine inside the lobby or relax on the outdoor patio.
For those interested in joining the Kernersville Del Taco team, positions are listed at DelTaco.com/careers.
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About Del Taco
Voted Best Fast Food Restaurant in USA Today’s 2025 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards, Del Taco offers a unique variety of both Mexican and American favorites, such as burritos and fries, prepared fresh in every restaurant’s working kitchen with the value and convenience of a drive-thru. Del Taco’s menu items taste better because they are made with real, quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-made guacamole, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and signature creamy Queso Blanco.
Founded in 1964, Del Taco now serves more than three million guests each week at its nearly 600 restaurants across 17 states. Del Taco’s commitment to providing guests with real food at a real value for their money originates from cooking, chopping, shredding and grilling menu items from scratch. For more information, visit DelTaco.com.
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