Is a taco a sandwich? Indiana judge seems to think so

Published May 17, 2024 1:15pm ET



One Indiana restaurateur’s attempt to open a Mexican restaurant resulted in a judge intervening to rule that tacos and burritos are considered sandwiches.

The Famous Taco owner Martin Quintana attempted to open his second location in Fort Wayne. However, a commitment with the plaza stipulated that any restaurant that opened there must be “a sandwich bar-style restaurant whose primary business is to sell ‘made-to-order’ or ‘subway-style’ sandwiches.”

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