Chance to win ‘Free Queso for a Year’ at Torchy’s Tacos off Powers

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Torchy’s Tacos is set to open its newest location in eastern Colorado Springs on Wednesday, Jan. 24, and ahead of its grand opening celebration, FOX21 News is learning more about what customers can expect.

The new Powers location at 3015 New Center Point, #150, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. followed by the doors officially opening to the public at 10.

Date set for Torchy's Tacos Grand Opening on Powers
Courtesy: FOX21 Photojournalist Dez Rowe, new Torchy’s Tacos location will open on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at 3015 New Center Point, #150.

“We always cross our fingers for a big turnout, especially since we celebrate our first 100 guests at every new Torchy’s Tacos opening with ‘Free Queso for a Year T-shirts,'” wrote Torchy’s Tacos. “We hope it shows our guests from the very first day that we are committed to being a central part of this community.”

As far as new menu items at the location, Torchy’s Tacos said it will feature rotating Taco of the Month and Drink of the Month specials as it does at other locations.

  • Baja Shrimp Taco
    Courtesy: Torchy’s Tacos, Baja Shrimp Taco
  • Mr. Orange Taco
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  • Fried Avocado Taco
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  • Beef Fajita taco
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  • Brushfire Taco
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  • Crossroads Taco
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“The Taco of the Month is very important to us as a company with a portion of all proceeds [going] directly to MD Anderson Cancer Research and the Make-A-Wish Foundation,” wrote Torchy’s Tacos.

Menu items also include chips and dip, sweet treats, and other tasty sides.

  • Scratch-made Churros with side of Dulce De Leche
    Courtesy: Torchy’s Tacos, Scratch-made Churros with side of Dulce De Leche
  • Chips and Diablo Sauce
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  • Chips and Guacamole
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  • Mexican Street Corn
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  • Chips and Queso
    Courtesy: Torchy’s Tacos, Chips and Queso

This will be the second, Torchy’s Tacos location to open in the Springs. The other restaurant is located off Interquest Parkway and opened in October of 2021.

“We have been so grateful of the love and support from the Taco Junkies in Southern Colorado, we’re excited to keep building upon that welcoming energy,” said Torchy’s Tacos.

As far as other locations planned for Southern Colorado, Torchy’s Tacos had this to say. “While we can’t publicly share all of our future plans just yet, [there’s] no doubt that Colorado has secured itself as a fabulous home for Torchy’s Tacos.”

Hours for the new location off Powers will be seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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