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New Mexican spots & taquerias in Lakeland

8 Mexican spots & taquerias coming soon, just opened or changing hands, from permits and licenses.

New Mexican spots & taquerias · 8 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

Haines CityTA

Likely openConfirmed

Taqueria Agave

1671 E Hinson Ave · Haines City, FL 33844

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 16 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · Oct 7 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 120 seats

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BartowSM

Changing handsConfirmed

Sabor Mexicano El Potrillo

890 W Main St · Bartow, FL 33830

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor license · Sep 11 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Aug 14 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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AuburndaleM

Permit filedFiled

La Michoacana

198 Melton Ave · Auburndale, FL 33823

Plans and permits are on file for this Mexican spot.

Restaurant plan review · Aug 4 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Jul 16 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Lake WalesTM

Permit filedFiled

Taco Mix

3502 Mountain Lake Cut Off Rd · Lake Wales, FL 33859

Plans and permits are on file for this Mexican spot.

Restaurant plan review · Jul 23 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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Davenport

Permit filedFiled

Taco Bell

101 Tuscan Hills Blvd · Davenport, FL 33897

Plans and permits are on file for this Mexican spot.

Restaurant plan review · Jul 22 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Jul 20 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Winter HavenTJ

Permit filedFiled

Taqueria El Jarocho

3802 Rifle Range Rd · Winter Haven, FL 33880

Plans and permits are on file for this Mexican spot.

Restaurant plan review · Jun 15 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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LakelandFT

Changing handsFiled

Fiesta Tortilleria

2079 W Highland St · Lakeland, FL 33815

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Restaurant license · Apr 27 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Winter HavenOM

Permit filedFiled

El Olivo Mexican Restaurant

223 W Central Ave · Winter Haven, FL 33880

Plans and permits are on file for this Mexican spot.

Restaurant plan review · Feb 17 · Plans approved · remodel

Restaurant plan review · Feb 6 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · remodel

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Confirmedtwo matching records, or a news report
Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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