Miami taco chain to open first London location

Miami-based taco chain Coyo Taco is set to open its first location in London at Orchard Place, SW1.

This follows Kuvi Hospitality securing franchise and development rights for the brand across the UK, Ireland, and the GCC, with plans underway to scale the business to over 50 locations this side of the Atlantic.

The debut London restaurant will launch this summer, with two further locations in the UK planned before the end of the year.

Orchard Place is a new mixed-use development with strong footfall, affluent local residents, and all-day trading potential, supported by its proximity to Victoria, Whitehall and key tourist destinations. 

Founded in Miami’s Wynwood district in 2016, Coyo Taco has built a strong following across the US and international markets. 

Its operating model looks to follow the brand’s ‘todos es fresco’, or ‘everything fresh’ philosophy, including hand-pressed corn tortillas, made-to-order guacamole, responsibly sourced meats and seafood, and a dual-format approach combining high-throughput dining with a late-night bar offer.

Shereen Ritchie, group CEO of Kuvi Hospitality, said: “Coyo Taco is a true Miami institution, with a strong brand identity and passionate fan base built over a decade. It’s a privilege to be leading its introduction and expansion in the UK.

“We see a significant opportunity in premium, fresh and culturally relevant dining. As consumer demand continues to shift towards freshness, bold flavours, and experience-led formats, Coyo is the perfect product-market fit.”

Coyo founders Alan Drummond, Sven Vogtland, and Scott Linquist added:

“London is one of the most competitive and influential dining markets in the world, and the perfect place to introduce Coyo Taco outside of the US.

“Kuvi is our exclusive development and operating partner across the UK, Ireland and GCC, and they bring the operational strength, local expertise and disciplined approach needed to scale in markets like this. Their experience across premium hospitality, from site acquisition through to supply chain and full market execution, makes them uniquely positioned to deliver the brand at the right level.

“Launching in London gives us a powerful platform, not just for the UK but for wider international growth. With Coyo Taco’s strong global following, proven fast-casual model and culturally led identity, we’re confident this is the right partnership to build something meaningful across multiple regions.”