Taco Bell comes to Sri Lanka, with first outlet at Horton Place

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Hold your breath, Sri Lanka! Taco Bell, the world’s largest Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant chain, will unleash an electrifying experience when it opens its doors in Sri Lanka on 17 July at No. 36, Horton Place, Colombo 7.

The popular global quick service restaurant chain infuses the local restaurant scene with its own dash of piquant taste to tantalize the taste buds and bring a new dimension in dining out. Taco Bell is brought to Sri Lanka by Gamma Pizzakraft Lanka Ltd., a pioneer in the Sri Lankan food industry since 2007, currently a franchisee rights owner of Pizza Hut, Delifrance and Taco Bell in Sri Lanka.

The first Taco Bell to open its doors in Sri Lanka, diners can expect a re-imagined fast food experience replete with quick service, stylish interiors, whimsical art and latest music sounds. Its unique drinks and a customisable menu offer a great value for money experience.

As for the food, Taco Bell, takes you on a culinary tour of Mexican inspired treats with a twist, empowering diners to customise their own fillings and toppings for tacos and burritos. An Instagram delight, the aesthetically open plated meals include internationally renowned classics like Crunchy and Soft Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas and Chalupas. Evergreen favourites such as batter-fried Crispy Fish will be unique to Taco Bell Sri Lanka, while Cheesy Quesadillas will provide the cheese fix for cheese lovers.

Taco Bell also raises the bar when it comes to desserts, with some mouth-watering delectable items like Chocodilla and Chocolate Caramel Tostadas with Vanilla Ice Cream.

Never a dull moment at Taco Bell, customers can sip on drinks with unique flavours such as California Tan – a non-alcoholic carbonated malt beverage, refreshing iced teas, yummy ice-cream shakes and delicious coffee, not to forget the surprisingly heady non-alcoholic mojitos, while feasting on yummy dishes. Accessibility, affordability and food for thought will be key highlights of the Taco Bell experience in Sri Lanka.

Commenting on the launch, Taco Bell Asia Pacific Managing Director Ankush Tuli said: “We are really excited to bring Taco Bell to Sri Lanka with our great franchise partners Gamma Pizzakraft Lanka. As Taco Bell continues its journey of major global expamsion, it is time for Sr Lanka to now experience our uniquely craveable Mexican inspired food with our iconic crunchy Tacos, Burritos, Chalupas & more with our signature sauces all at great value. What’s more, we have Crispy Fish Tacos and Burritos on the menu, a special offering made just for Sri Lanka. We invite Colombo to come and experience it all at Horton Place this July.”

Commenting on the launch, Gamma Pizzakraft Lanka Managing Director Amar Raj Singh said: “We are delighted to bring the Taco Bell experience to Sri Lanka and its discerning restaurant goers. With this, a void for quality Mexican inspired food in the country is being filled! Taco Bell is a global success and its unique Mexican twist and great prices will ensure that all roads in Sri Lanka will lead to its doors. We are confident that the Taco Bell experience will resonate with one and all.”

Fans interested in learning more about Taco Bell Sri Lanka can follow along on social media via @tacobell.srilanka on Instagram and @tacobellsrilanka on Facebook, and @tacobellsl on Twitter.

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