Taco Bell Officially Launching New Boozy ‘Cantinas’

Both a Chicago and San Francisco location applied for liquor licenses earlier this year and it will apparently be part of Taco Bell’s new Cantina restaurants, which will consist of tapas-style appetizers, tech savvy experiences, no drive-thrus, and yes, booze.

We’ve been tracking Taco Bell’s boozy endeavors and its Chicago location will officially launch September 22, with the San Francisco location set to launch soon after.

Trying to connect with younger folks, Taco Bell said an urban concept is the perfect way to do so:

“These new restaurants are a critical part of our growth strategy in markets where people experience our brand differently. “

The Taco Bell Cantinas will also use eco-friendly LED lighting, will have an open kitchen so you can see all the fun workers are having making your Chalupa, and digital menus for you to order from.

But we know what you really want to know:

The Drinks

There will be beer, sangria and wine! The brands will likely vary with location as the Wicker Park location said it would carry beer from a local brewery.

Both locations will have Twisted Freezes, though. The freezes are a boozy take on the freezes they currently sell, such as the Mtn Dew Baja Blast freeze, along with a Margarita freeze and “Cantina Punch.”

The Tapas

The shareable tapas menu will be available after 5 p.m. and will all be under $5. The appetizers consist of chili cheese nachos, rolled tacos, quesadilla “nachos”, and chicken tenders.

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Tacos, tapas and beer, just as our forefathers intended it, or something.