# Fast Casual Mexican Restaurant Spinoffs Bodega Taqueria Offers Accessible Mexican Fare By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-10-02 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodega-taqueria References: [fastcasual](https://www.fastcasual.com/news/full-service-taco-chain-launching-fast-casual-spinoff/) & [bodegataqueria](https://www.bodegataqueria.com/about-us/) Bodega Taqueria is a new [fast casual spinoff](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santo-taco) of a Miami-based [Mexican restaurant and bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tocaya-tacos) called [Bodega Taqueria y Tequila](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dorado-tacos). Despite the restaurant's success over the years, its owner and the principal of Menin Hospitality Keith Menin, decided to launch a more accessible variation that would allow a greater consumer base to experience its most popular offerings. So far, two Bodega Taqueria locations are underway, which will provide food-only services for take-out and casual dining experiences. In the future, the company hopes to expand the chain to at least 10 more locations. Menin spoke to the shift, stating "As we expand the full Bodega Taqueria y Tequila concept with the November 1, 2020 opening in Fort Lauderdale, we are also excited to debut the Bodega Taqueria concept in buildings where fast-casual dining options add to the amenities being offered" Image Credit: Fast Casual / Bodega Taqueria ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fast Casual Dining:** The rise of fast casual dining presents an opportunity for spinoff restaurants to offer accessible and convenient dining experiences. - **Mexican Cuisine:** The popularity of Mexican cuisine creates a market for fast casual spinoff restaurants to provide affordable and authentic Mexican fare. - **Expansion of Chain Restaurants:** The trend of expanding chain restaurants allows for the growth and scalability of fast casual spinoff concepts in multiple locations. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating fast casual spinoff concepts to cater to a wider consumer base. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has the potential to capitalize on the demand for fast casual Mexican cuisine by introducing accessible spinoff restaurants. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can explore partnerships with fast casual spinoff restaurants to enhance the amenity offerings of their properties and attract more customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegetarian-Friendly Crispy Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dorado-tacos.md) - [Inaugural Takeout-Only Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-grill-express.md) - [Pop-Up Taco Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-taco-restaurant.md) - [Sweetly Sour Fast-Casual Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birria-tacos.md) - [Florida-Inspired Mexican Cuisine Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florida-fresh-mex.md) - [Expanded Mexican-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-taco.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Breakfast Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacodeli-grab-go.md) - [Bowl-Focused Restaurant Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmesa.md) - [Seasonal Street Food-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-cabana-street-food-fest.md)