Taqueria Taquito Express is gearing up for a Little Five Points outpost at 1165 McLendon Ave NE, backed by a recent permit filing and the chain's own online listings. The Atlanta based taqueria, which already runs 12 locations around the metro, has the storefront tagged as “coming soon” while work gets underway.
According to What Now Atlanta, a permit filing calls for renovations to a roughly 350 square foot building at the address. The outlet reports that owner Chris Murphy has confirmed the new location is in the works but has not shared an opening date or any extra details. The permit language, paired with the 1165 McLendon Ave NE address, is what initially put the spot on the radar.
Where the storefront will sit
Taqueria Taquito Express lists the Little Five Points address as “Coming Soon,” a pretty clear signal the company is moving ahead with the site. The locations page also highlights several in city outposts and a menu centered on tacos, burritos and tortas. For now, there is still no posted opening date or any renderings for what the new storefront might look like.
Taquito's metro footprint
What Now Atlanta notes that the chain operates 12 locations across the metro, from Chamblee and Alpharetta to Virginia Highland, with a menu that includes tacos, quesadillas and pupusas. Dropping a Little Five Points outpost into the mix would add one more quick serve Mexican option to the neighborhood's compact retail strip and its late night rotation. With owner comments to the outlet kept to a minimum, the opening timeline will likely ride on permits, inspections and other city approvals.
What to watch next
The future taqueria site falls inside the Little Five Points business district, an area that faces special development rules that can shape signage and storefront work, according to city code. Atlanta's municipal code spells out those location specific restrictions. We will be watching permit activity and the brand's own channels for word on an official opening date and more construction details.
