Taco Cabana® Begins Restoration of its Original Restaurant in the Historic Monte Vista Neighborhood of San Antonio

The Original Mexican Patio Cafe will celebrate the grand re-opening of its first restaurant on its 35th Anniversary, Sept. 21

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Aug 27, 2013, 10:00 ET

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirty-five years after Taco Cabana^® introduced its signature patio experience to San Antonio, the Original Mexican Patio Cafe, located in the historic Monte Vista neighborhood, is beginning a month-long restoration project on Aug. 27.

The project will restore the 35-year-old restaurant to the original look and feel of its opening in 1978. The restoration culminates on the brand's 35th Anniversary on Sept. 21 with a special grand re-opening fiesta event that will include the family of Taco Cabana's founder, Felix Stehling. In addition, Taco Cabana will mark the anniversary celebration with a .35-cent bean and cheese taco special, offered Sept. 21 – 22 in all restaurants.

The restoration project will update the exterior of the building and property, and include retro signage and awnings to reflect the exterior of the restaurant as it appeared back in 1978. The interior will be redecorated as well and feature a memorabilia wall celebrating the 35-year history of Taco Cabana's very first restaurant.

What:	Taco Cabana is restoring its very first restaurant in San Antonio's historic Monte Vista neighborhood.

When:	The month-long restoration project begins Tuesday, Aug. 27.
	Grand re-opening fiesta event on Taco Cabana's 35^th Anniversary, Saturday, Sept. 21.

Where:	Taco Cabana
	3310 San Pedro Ave.
	San Antonio, Texas 78212

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About Taco Cabana

Taco Cabana restaurants, part of Fiesta Restaurant Group^®, serve fresh, handmade Mexican food, including sizzling fajitas, quesadillas, hand rolled flautas, enchiladas, burritos, tacos, fresh-made flour tortillas, a selection of "made from scratch" salsas and sauces, frozen margaritas and beer. Most menu items are handmade daily in each restaurant, which feature open display cooking, including fajitas cooking on an open-flame grill and a machine making fresh tortillas. Taco Cabana restaurants feature interior, semi-enclosed and patio dining areas, which provide a vibrant decor and relaxing atmosphere. Additionally, Taco Cabana restaurants provide guests the option of take-out, as well as the convenience of drive-thru windows. Taco Cabana operates 165 restaurants.

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