Sons of Tijuana Flats Founder Launch New Tex-Mex Concept, Big Taco, in Orlando Area
Jake and Gavin Wheeler, sons of Tijuana Flats founder Brian Wheeler, have launched Big Taco, a new Tex-Mex restaurant concept in the Orlando area. Building on their family's restaurant legacy, Big Taco offers straightforward, made-to-order Tex-Mex cuisine with a focus…
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, September 10, 2026 —
Jake and Gavin Wheeler, sons of Brian Wheeler, the founder of the popular Tex-Mex chain Tijuana Flats, have introduced their own restaurant venture, Big Taco, to the Orlando area. This new concept aims to capitalize on the family’s established presence in the casual dining sector by offering a focused Tex-Mex experience.
Big Taco is described as a straightforward, made-to-order Tex-Mex eatery. The restaurant emphasizes a customer-centric approach, with a focus on personalized service to cater to individual preferences. This approach builds upon the restaurant legacy established by their father.
The first Big Taco location has commenced operations in Casselberry. Following this initial opening, a second restaurant was established in Oviedo, indicating a phased expansion within the greater Orlando metropolitan region. Specific opening dates for these locations were not provided.
Details regarding the full menu offerings, the specific size or capacity of the restaurants, and future expansion plans beyond the initial two locations were not immediately available. The contractor involved in the restaurant’s development and the precise timeline for their launch were also not disclosed. The venture represents the next generation’s engagement with the Tex-Mex dining market.
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