Taco Bell Expands Live Más Café Concept in El Cajon

Interior of Taco Bell's Live Más Café in El Cajon with beverage offerings

El Cajon, California, January 8, 2026

Taco Bell has opened a new Live Más Café in El Cajon, California, marking the third location in San Diego County. The café features an expanded beverage menu including specialty drinks such as agua frescas and flavored coffees, alongside classic Taco Bell items. This innovative format aims to enhance customer experience while contributing to Taco Bell’s goal of driving $5 billion in beverage sales by 2030. The company plans further expansions in 2026 to capitalize on the growing beverage market.

San Diego, CA

Taco Bell has expanded its Live Más Café concept with the opening of a new location in El Cajon, California, marking the third such café in San Diego County. This new café, located at 2827 Navajo Road, opened its doors in late December 2025.

The Live Más Café offers an enhanced beverage experience, featuring specialty drinks such as agua frescas, chillers, and flavored coffees, alongside Taco Bell’s classic menu items. This expansion follows the initial launch of the Live Más Café in Chula Vista in December 2024, which served as a test model for the brand’s entry into the beverage industry.

In September 2025, Taco Bell opened another Live Más Café in San Diego County at 11688 Carmel Mountain Road, further solidifying its presence in the region. The company plans to continue expanding this innovative café format to more locations in 2026.

The Live Más Café concept is part of Taco Bell’s broader strategy to drive $5 billion in beverage sales by 2030. The cafés are designed to provide a café-style setting with an expanded drink menu, aiming to attract a diverse customer base seeking unique beverage options alongside traditional Taco Bell fare.

For more information on the Live Más Café and to find the nearest location, visit Taco Bell’s official website.

What is the Live Más Café?

The Live Más Café is Taco Bell’s new café-style concept offering an expanded beverage menu alongside traditional menu items.

Where is the new Live Más Café located?

The latest Live Más Café opened in El Cajon, California, at 2827 Navajo Road.

What beverages are offered at the Live Más Café?

The café features specialty drinks such as agua frescas, chillers, and flavored coffees, in addition to Taco Bell’s classic menu items.

When did the Live Más Café concept launch?

The first Live Más Café opened in Chula Vista, California, in December 2024.

What is Taco Bell’s goal with the Live Más Café?

Taco Bell aims to drive $5 billion in beverage sales by 2030 through the Live Más Café concept.

Key Features of the Live Más Café

Feature Description
Location El Cajon, California, at 2827 Navajo Road
Opening Date Late December 2025
Beverage Offerings Agua frescas, chillers, flavored coffees
Menu Items Taco Bell’s classic menu items
Expansion Plans Additional locations planned for 2026
Sales Goal $5 billion in beverage sales by 2030

Conclusion

With the opening of the new Live Más Café in El Cajon, Taco Bell is making a significant move to capture the growing beverage market and enhance customer experience. This innovative approach not only introduces diverse drink options but also contributes to the local economy, supporting entrepreneurship and creating jobs in the region. San Diego’s business landscape continues to thrive, bolstered by initiatives like these which embrace creativity and consumer demand.

Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to support local innovations and explore these new offerings as San Diego’s economy expands. Keep an eye out for more Live Más Cafés coming soon to the area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the Live Más Café?

The Live Más Café is Taco Bell’s new café-style concept offering an expanded beverage menu alongside traditional menu items.

Where is the new Live Más Café located?

The latest Live Más Café opened in El Cajon, California, at 2827 Navajo Road.

What beverages are offered at the Live Más Café?

The café features specialty drinks such as agua frescas, chillers, and flavored coffees, in addition to Taco Bell’s classic menu items.

When did the Live Más Café concept launch?

The first Live Más Café opened in Chula Vista, California, in December 2024.

What is Taco Bell’s goal with the Live Más Café?

Taco Bell aims to drive $5 billion in beverage sales by 2030 through the Live Más Café concept.

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