Del Taco is heading to West Palm Beach. The California-based chain, which has grown to more than 600 locations nationwide, has announced plans for a new build on a vacant lot at Coco Plum Plaza, the commercial center near Military Trail and Community Drive. Construction plans are moving forward, per the operator's Instagram, though no opening date has been confirmed.
The chosen site — a currently vacant parcel within Coco Plum Plaza — suggests a ground-up build rather than a conversion of existing tenant space. The Military Trail and Community Drive intersection sits along a well-trafficked stretch of West Palm Beach's western commercial corridor, with adjacent retail, dining, and services drawing from surrounding residential communities.
Del Taco's menu is built around a dual-lane format that distinguishes it from most regional Mexican fast-food chains. The made-to-order side covers tacos, burritos, and quesadillas; the American-format side runs burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and hand-spun shakes. That crossover approach has been the brand's signature since its California origins and holds consistent across its more than 600-unit system.
The operator's Instagram announcement did not name an architect, general contractor, or local development partner, and did not specify a permitting or construction timeline beyond confirming that plans are in motion. An opening window will likely emerge as the project moves through Palm Beach County's development review process.
The Coco Plum Plaza site is one to watch as permit filings with the county become the next public milestone. Whether additional West Palm Beach or broader Palm Beach County locations follow will signal how aggressively the chain is pushing into South Florida.
