# Condado Tacos

> Condado Tacos is a Columbus-born restaurant company that combines customizable tacos, bowls, burritos, margaritas, catering, digital ordering and loyalty with interiors painted by local artists. Founded in 2014, the private company has grown to more than 50 restaurants in 10 states by occupying the middle ground between fast casual and full service: guests get speed and choice, plus table service, a bar and a neighborhood-specific visual identity.

- **Founded:** 2014
- **Headquarters:** Columbus, United States
- **Founders:** Joe Kahn (Founder and Chief Innovation Officer)
- **Team size:** Approximately 690 employees; LinkedIn showed 687 employee profiles in 2026.
- **Products:** Build-your-own tacos, Taco suggestions, Bowls, burritos and nachos, Margaritas and bar program, Catering
- **Notable:** Grew from one Columbus restaurant in 2014 to more than 50 locations across 10 states by 2024-2026., Named to the Inc. list of fastest-growing private restaurant companies, according to the company's 2024 CEO announcement., Ranked No. 15 on Fast Casual's 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, according to Condado's news page.

## Products & services

- **Build-your-own tacos** — Custom tacos assembled from shell, protein, toppings, cheese and sauce choices, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
- **Taco suggestions** — Pre-designed combinations for guests who prefer a house recipe over full customization.
- **Bowls, burritos and nachos** — Customizable and signature formats that reuse the core ingredient system, including protein-focused and vegan bowls.
- **Margaritas and bar program** — Signature margaritas, mock-a-ritas, flights and a selection of more than 80 tequilas.
- **Catering** — Taco and nacho bars, boxed meals, party packages, office lunches, tailgates and wedding service with pickup or available delivery and setup.
- **Condado Rewards** — Mobile loyalty and ordering program with points, tiers, challenges, personalized promotions and experiential rewards.
- **Digital ordering and gift cards** — Direct web and app ordering, stored rewards and digital gift cards.

## Achievements

- Grew from one Columbus restaurant in 2014 to more than 50 locations across 10 states by 2024-2026.
- Named to the Inc. list of fastest-growing private restaurant companies, according to the company's 2024 CEO announcement.
- Ranked No. 15 on Fast Casual's 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, according to Condado's news page.
- Condado marketing leaders Evan Pardue and Pierson Matejovsky won PAR's 2026 Marketers of the Year award.
- PAR reported 75% growth in loyalty participation and 55% growth in loyalty-driven sales over two years.
- A Punchh case study reported a 44% loyalty retention rate, 37% year-over-year loyalty-sales growth and 20% quarter-over-quarter referral growth.
- The Michigan test of six new margaritas produced a reported 20% drink-sales increase.
- The 2026 Mystery Marg recorded a reported 70% sales-volume lift and 177% higher return rate than the average limited-time margarita.
- Won Best Tacos in Columbus for eight consecutive years through 2025 in 614 Magazine's reader awards, according to Condado's news page.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Condado introduced a street-corn-focused menu promotion spanning tacos, nachos and margaritas.
- **2026-05** — Fast Casual listed Condado at No. 15 in its 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers, as reported on Condado's news page.
- **2026-04** — CMO Sara Kear reported that the Mystery Marg drove 70% higher sales volume and a 177% higher return rate than the average limited-time margarita.
- **2026-03** — PAR named Evan Pardue and Pierson Matejovsky of Condado its Marketers of the Year after two years of reported loyalty growth.
- **2025-08** — Condado unveiled a more assertive brand expression centered on its 'flavor rebellion' positioning.
- **2025-06** — Six signature margaritas and matching spirit-free versions rolled out nationally after a Michigan test lifted drink sales 20%.
- **2024-07** — Former Portillo's COO Derrick Pratt became chief executive, succeeding Chris Artinian.
- **2024-02** — The company opened its 50th restaurant at Lower.com Field in Columbus.

## Links

- Website: https://condadotacos.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/condadotacos/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/condadotacos
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/condadotacos
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/condadotacos
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@condadotacos

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Last updated: 2026-08-14