Taco Bell Has Announced Its First Two NSW Stores

Taco Bell is finally coming to Sydney….

The Mexican fast food chain has announced that the first two Taco Bell stores will be located in Blacktown and Newcastle!

“There’s nothing like a road trip… Next stop… New South Wales!” they announced on their facebook page.

“We can’t wait to ring the bell in Western Sydney AND Newcastle. Stay tuned!”

It is expected that the new stores will open in time for summer and will offer the classic Taco Bell menu, consisting of a variety of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, a range of craft beers and delicious frozen margaritas!

Five stores have already opened up in various locations in Queensland over the past two years.

It has also been revealed that Melbourne is also getting its first taste of Taco Bell.

Taco Bell technically first opened a store in Sydney in 1981, but after a dispute with an existing restaurant of the same name, the chain closed. It reopened again in 1997, but closed again a few years later.

The chain is aiming to open 50 stores across multiple states in the next three years, confirmed franchisee Collins Foods.

The locations are yet to be revealed, however current stores in South East Queensland including Robina, North Lakes and Cleveland have proven to be a success.

In 2017, the company opened its first store in Annerley, Brisbane, which attracted large crowds of taco lovers.

‘We have had an overwhelming response to the launch of Taco Bell in Brisbane, and we know that the Australian market is hungry for more,’ Taco Bell Asia Pacific’s managing director Ankush Tuli said.

Collins Foods managing director Graham Maxwell said: ‘We have seen tremendous enthusiasm for the Taco Bell brand in Australia, and this is reflected in the continued strong performance of our Annerley restaurant.’

‘We believe in the significant growth potential of Taco Bell, and are pleased to have the strong confidence of Yum! Brands to grow Taco Bell’s presence across Queensland and into other markets.’

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38 Comments

- - meedee said
  - 12 Apr 2023
    9:02 am
Havent heard of any around where I live in QLD as yet

- - mom268263 said
  - 31 Oct 2020
    10:19 pm
Wil be interesting to see how it goes in Australia.

- - ella12 said
  - 19 Sep 2019
    4:47 pm
Looking forward to hearing about the Melbourne ones.

- - mom376182 said
  - 18 Sep 2019
    10:17 am
I’m really excited. They are opening one up in Melbourne as well. My husband is a Mexican American and is over the moon.

- - tessie said
  - 16 Sep 2019
    11:59 am
Another non-Australian company trying to operate in Australia. May be delicious but I bet the profits wouldn’t stay here.

- - rovermum said
  - 16 Sep 2019
    9:23 am
What is the difference with our popular Taco Bill’s that has been here for years? Do we need both?

- - shanika said
  - 15 Sep 2019
    6:00 pm
I never heard of them before.

- - mom207052 said
  - 15 Sep 2019
    3:50 pm
Oh man.. finally makes its way to NSW and in places far from me!

- - musicmum said
  - 14 Sep 2019
    1:19 am
Another American company (and it has a Chines parent company partner) taking over local business. Go to a local business and support Australian companies that pay their taxes.

- - cherz said
  - 13 Sep 2019
    8:53 pm
Taco Bell is finally coming to Sydney….
Hello NEWCASTLE is not Sydney.

But I am excited about the Newcastle (Jesmond) Store.

- - mom19782016 said
  - 07 Jul 2019
    5:16 pm
Oh man, hope they come to other states as well

- - serotonin said
  - 02 Jun 2019
    11:42 am
I have been longing for Taco Bell for many years and been envious of the US for having it. Now we can try it ourselves, yay!
- cherz replied
  
  14 Sep 2019 , 2:51 pm
  Wishing you a delicious experience when you get to go serotonin.
- - mom366598 said
  - 23 May 2019
    12:26 pm
Love Taco Bell. Can’t wait to go to one near me…hopefully!
- cherz replied
  
  13 Sep 2019 , 8:55 pm
  Woohoo Newcastle (Jesmond) for us.
- - mom19782016 said
  - 21 May 2019
    12:33 pm
Oh yay, I love taco bell!!

- - becstalou said
  - 21 May 2019
    11:18 am
I didn’t realize that we already had them here. I have no idea what they are like but might try them and see if they look good.

- - ella12 said
  - 20 May 2019
    12:10 pm
Sounds great, I’m sure it will be popular.

- - rovermum said
  - 20 May 2019
    9:20 am
I’m not fussed either way. Taco Bill’s was huge when first hopened here, but I couldn’t tell you the last time I ate in one.

- - mom164861 said
  - 19 May 2019
    2:57 pm
There were a few stores in Sydney years ago – they were attached to KFC! Was disappointed when they went away so this is exciting news 🙂
- mom358849 replied
  
  20 May 2019 , 9:37 am
  Yes. I remember those stores in Sydney, too, very close to where I lived. They didn’t last long, though, probably because Aussies weren’t familiar with tacos, or indeed, Mexican cuisine in general. I’m not into them, but think they’ll do better this time around because Aussies have developed a taste for all manner of cuisines.
- - tessie said
  - 19 May 2019
    1:43 pm
I’ve heard mention of Taco Bell multiple times but never knew there was one in Australia. I’m sure people will flock there to try it.

- - rachel1970 said
  - 18 May 2019
    11:44 am
Wow, would be great to try out. Heard of it but never been there.