And now, the leadership team that facilitated that sale has its sights set on its next big concept: birria. Bill Phelps and ...

San Diego-based Mike’s Red Tacos only has two locations, but it’s eyeing a nationwide expansion with a new franchise ...

Investors are banking on the popularity of birria.

After selling the fast-casual hot chicken concept last year, Dave's investors are applying the same playbook to Mike's Red ...

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike's Red Tacos, the celebrated San Diego-born beef Birria brand named as a Yelp Top 100 U.S. Restaurant (2023), is fueling rapid national growth with the ...

After helping scale Dave’s Hot Chicken from an early stage concept into a global franchising force, Bill Phelps is placing ...

Mike’s Red Tacos, a tiny San Diego birria upstart with just two shops, is suddenly lining up for a massive leap. Investors and restaurant veterans say more than 200 locations are already in ...

The investors behind Dave’s Hot Chicken have a new growth concept: Mike’s Red Tacos. Bill Phelps and Dave’s franchisee Andrew ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Mike’s Red Tacos held a grand opening on Friday for its newest location in San Diego. Known for its birria and signature red tacos, Mike’s Red Tacos has officially opened up ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — This Food Truck Friday is all about a mix between a taco, a French dip and a quesadilla that local food vendor Papas Red Tacos offers. Owner David Varela grew up in Las Cruces ...