Taco Time Northwest, a northwest-based family-owned Mexican quick service restaurant, is launching a new prototype location with the opening of the 5611 221st Place S.E., Issaquah restaurant. In celebration of the grand opening, 50 percent of the days sales Wednesday, Aug. 20, will be donated to Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery.

“Taco Time NW has a long-standing tradition of supporting its communities and local businesses and we are proud to continue this in the Issaquah area,” said Chris Tonkin, vice president of Taco Time Northwest. “We worked with the city of Issaquah to remove invasive plant species on our property adjacent to Issaquah Creek, and improve the area by replanting native plants and developing a walking path so our guests can enjoy the natural environment. We are excited to raise money for an organization like F.I.S.H. that is committed to preserving nature’s resources in the Issaquah area.”

The new Issaquah Taco Time showcases the new prototype for Taco Time restaurants moving forward. This new location features:

• Updated exterior design celebrating Taco Time NW’s local history by utilizing a shed roof and native Northwest materials. The overall look was inspired by local farmers markets with an abundant use of open space and more windows to better utilize natural lighting.
• New ordering process that makes for a more comfortable experience and allows guests ample time to craft their personalized orders.
• New interior design with an open kitchen layout that allows Taco Time NW to show all the ingredients being prepared fresh throughout the day.
• Enhanced outdoor seating complete with a fireplace that is shared with the interior dining room.

Taco Time NW worked with local design/architectural firm, BCRA.