The Taco Stand has officially rolled into Broward County, opening Monday at Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise and bringing its Tijuana-style tacos, California burritos and self-serve salsa bar to one of South Florida’s busiest shopping hubs. The timing could not be more on the nose, landing just ahead of Taco Tuesday and Cinco de Mayo crowds. Shoppers can now tack on the brand’s signature carne asada tacos and carne asada fries to their mall routine, with everything served in a quick-service, counter-order format. The Sunrise debut is the latest step in the chain’s Florida expansion trail after its earlier Miami openings built a solid local following.
What to order at the new Sawgrass outpost
The Taco Stand leans hard into hand-made techniques and Baja-style flavors. Corn tortillas, guacamole and fresh salsas are made by hand every day, and the menu sticks to crowd-pleasing staples like carne asada tacos, California burritos and carne asada fries. According to The Taco Stand, the counter also serves Rosarito-style churros and keeps a self-serve salsa bar stocked so guests can customize every bite. Diners should expect an authentic, fast-casual setup built around ordering at the counter rather than full table service.
From La Jolla to Sunrise
Founded in La Jolla in 2013 by Julian Hakim and Aram Baloyan, The Taco Stand has grown steadily across California, Las Vegas, Dallas and South Florida before planting its flag in Broward County. The Sunrise store, which opened Monday, is the chain’s first official Broward location, as reported by Miami New Times. That report also notes the new spot’s address inside Sawgrass Mills as 2606 Sawgrass Mills Circle, Space 1305 in Sunrise.
Where to find it inside Sawgrass
The Taco Stand is listed on the Sawgrass Mills official store directory, which places the restaurant among the mall’s dining options and shows hours kicking off at 11 a.m. That makes it an easy grab for lunch or a post-shopping snack. The directory also repeats the brand’s origin story and menu highlights, emphasizing its handmade tortillas and quick-casual style of service. Shoppers should double-check the Sawgrass Mills directory for the most current hours and any special holiday schedules before heading over.
Local context
The Sawgrass Mills opening builds on The Taco Stand’s methodical East Coast push and taps into the mall’s heavy foot traffic and steady stream of tourists. Hoodline previously tracked the chain’s early South Florida buzz in 2018, when its Wynwood debut helped spark local interest in the brand; see coverage of its early Miami arrival for more background. For now, expect brisk but manageable lines on busy nights and a familiar mix of mall shoppers and taco hunters clustered near the food court.
