Eat More Taco Signs Lease for College Park Restaurant
The Mexican street food chain will open its first Maryland location at the Union on Knox development.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Mexican Food
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Eat More Taco has signed a lease to open a new restaurant in College Park. The establishment will be located at the Union on Knox development, marking the chain's first expansion into Maryland.
Why it matters
This move brings the chain's unique offerings, which center on halal-certified Mexican street food, to the local community. It follows the brand's initial 2026 expansion in the region.
The restaurant will serve a menu featuring tacos, burritos, birria pizza, quesadillas, and bowls, including a signature 20-inch taco. All menu items are prepared with 100% halal ingredients.
The players
Eat More Taco
A restaurant chain specializing in halal Mexican street food.
Union on Knox
A mixed-use development project serving as the site for the new restaurant.
The details
The new restaurant will occupy space at the Union on Knox, bringing a variety of street-style Mexican dishes to the area. This location follows the company's debut of its first restaurant in Arlington, Virginia, earlier this year.
Timeline
Eat More Taco opened its first location in Arlington during 2026.
Culture Shift
This opening follows the broader industry trend of scaling niche, culturally specific fast-casual dining concepts into new regional markets. It reflects the growing consumer demand for halal-certified options within the mainstream Mexican food sector.
Residents and students in College Park will gain a new dining option featuring halal-certified street food. The restaurant is expected to become a central addition to the Union on Knox development upon its opening.
The takeaway
The addition of this restaurant introduces a specialized halal menu to the local culinary landscape. Residents can look forward to trying the chain's signature large-format tacos when the doors officially open.
Further reading
Learn more about the local dining scene on the Mexican Food page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The MoCo Show.
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