Duo Taco Opened New Center City Location
The taco restaurant has expanded into Philadelphia with a second storefront on Chestnut Street.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Duo Taco has officially opened its second restaurant location in Center City, Philadelphia. The new expansion follows the popularity of the brand's signature menu items in Pennsylvania.
Why it matters
The opening represents a strategic growth move for the business as it brings its popular birria-focused menu to a broader Philadelphia audience.
Duo Taco now operates 2 locations across Pennsylvania. The new storefront is located at 1102 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia.
The players
Duo Taco
Duo Taco is a restaurant business that specializes in birria-based dishes and now operates two locations in Pennsylvania.
The details
The restaurant menu features a variety of options including chicken birria, barbacoa, blackened salmon, crab cake, and shitake mushroom tacos. Additionally, the establishment serves birria ramen and rice bowls.
Timeline
October 17, 2026: Duo Taco hosts a homecoming party at Chester Park.
Market Landscape
The expansion follows the broader industry trend of independent fast-casual dining chains scaling operations in urban corridors. This move positions Duo Taco to compete for market share in the competitive Center City restaurant scene.
Customers in Center City now have access to the restaurant's full menu of birria dishes and rice bowls in their local neighborhood. The arrival of this new location offers residents additional dining options near Chestnut Street.
The takeaway
The expansion allows the restaurant to reach a new customer base through its established menu success. Diners looking for specific items like chicken birria or birria ramen can now visit the Chestnut Street location for service.
What happens next
Duo Taco will host a community homecoming party at Chester Park on October 17, 2026.
Further reading
Find more local business updates in the Philadelphia Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 6abc Action News.
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