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After graduating from the University of Oregon, Taco Time founder Ron Fraedrick fell in love with the Mexican cuisine he sampled as he traveled throughout Southern California. Deciding to bring back his newfound taste to his hometown of Eugene, Oregon, Fraedrick opened up the first Taco Time restaurant in 1959. Using spices Fraedrick created himself, [...]

Glen Bell, a 23-year old former Marine, moved back to his hometown of San Bernardino, California in 1946 and opened a hot dog stand. But he was more interested in not-so-traditional foods, and started to sell tacos for 19 cents apiece from the side window of his hot dog stand. The tacos grew in popularity, [...]