Taco Cabana is an American fast casual restaurant chain that serves Tex-Mex cuisine.

[2] Stehling purchased a vacant Dairy Queen because the family needed additional parking space for their bar across the street, the Crystal Pistol.

The open-air design of the existing structure led to the "patio cafe" concept that defined the chain's subsequent locations.

After finding all of the patio furniture stolen following the first night of business, Stehling decided to keep the place open 24 hours.

Two Pesos lost the case and appealed, and in 1992 the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Taco Cabana and awarded the company $3.7 million in damages.

In 1996, Taco Cabana introduced a new type of restaurant to the Dallas-Fort Worth area which was reminiscent of an old Mexican cafe.

It featured a rounded front, clay tile roofing, aged wood paneling, and stainless steel counter tops.

[4] By 2000, Taco Cabana spent around $30 million on brand image and while profits had grown, the stock price remained low.

Throughout 2002, the franchise closed seven stores in the Phoenix, Arizona area, but Taco Cabana proved profitable.

In December 2012, Fiesta announced that would be moving the location of its headquarters to Addison, Texas, with plans to grow substantially over the next 2 years.

In February 2016, there were plans to open up to 10 new Taco Cabana restaurants in Texas, adding to the 164 company-owned stores and 6 franchised ones.

[12] On January 14, 2020, it was announced that Fiesta Restaurant Group will be closing 19 Texas Taco Cabanas immediately, citing - “eliminate all stores with significant losses".

By June, some allowed outdoor dine-ins, and by early 2021, all Taco Cabana dining rooms and patios were open for guests.

Taco Cabana has its own app where guests can find locations and order online for delivery or pick-up.

[15] Over the years, TC has supported many fundraisers and charities across Texas, including the Warrior and Family Support Center (WFSC) at the Brooke Army Medical Center, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Texas, the National Kidney Foundation, Susan G Komen, Eva's Heroes and in 2021 hosted a Halloween Treats For A Cause fundraiser for local market food banks.