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<p>Burritos, tacos, bowls — Mexican food is a big business in the U.S. With <a href="https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/market-research-reports/mexican-restaurants-industry/"><u>55,755 Mexican food restaurants across the country</u></a>, the international food style is the <a href="https://www.chd-expert.com/chd-expert-evaluates-the-mexican-restaurant-industry-the-second-most-popular-menu-type-in-the-usa/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-mexican-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715293" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>second most common menu type</u></a> in the U.S. and constitutes 8% of the national restaurant industry.&nbsp;</p><p>Mexican food is a cuisine that’s primed for franchising thanks to its affordability, loyalty-building consumer offering and adaptable menu. Although the Mexican food restaurant segment suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic like the rest of the industry, brands have been <a href="https://1851franchise.com/taco-bell-is-launching-a-mobile-focused-double-drive-thru-model-to-appeal-to-changing-consumer-demand-2713733"><u>finding ways to pivot their business model</u></a> and appeal to a growing demand for takeout and delivery services. Plus, Mexican food’s low price point makes it more resistant to economically challenging times.&nbsp;</p><p>Now, as the economy recovers, franchisees can leverage the infrastructure, support and brand recognition of a proven Mexican restaurant franchise to take advantage of pent-up consumer demand.&nbsp;</p><p>Here are 10 of the most exciting Mexican restaurant franchise opportunities to buy in 2021.</p><h4><a href="https://www.fuzzystacoshop.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-mexican-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715293" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Fuzzy's Taco Shop</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $771,000-$1,100,000</li><li>Units: 140</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/fuzzystacoshop"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://franchise.californiatortilla.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-mexican-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715293" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>California Tortilla</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $432,000-$698,000</li><li>Units: 39</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/californiatortilla"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="http://www.tacobellfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-mexican-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715293" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Taco Bell</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $571,000-$3,000,000</li><li>Units: 7,400</li></ul><h4><a href="https://moesfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-mexican-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715293" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Moe's Southwest Grill</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $457,000-$912,000</li><li>Units: 697</li></ul><h4><a href="http://www.deltacofranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-mexican-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715293" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Del Taco</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $860,000-$2,100,000</li><li>Units: 596</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.qdobafranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-mexican-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715293" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Qdoba Mexican Eats</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $476,000-$1,100,000</li><li>Units: 736</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.bubbakoos.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-mexican-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715293" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Bubbakoo's Burritos</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $132,000-$398,000</li><li>Units: 36</li></ul><h4><a href="https://tacojohnsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-mexican-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715293" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Taco John's</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $475,000-$1,600,000</li><li>Units: 387</li></ul><h4><a href="https://bajafreshfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-mexican-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715293" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Baja Fresh</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $324,000-$974,000</li><li>Units: 113</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.americastacoshop.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-mexican-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715293" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>America's Taco Shop</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $247,000-$710,000</li><li>Units: 7</li></ul>

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