Mike’s Red Tacos, a San Diego concept known for its birria, has signed an agreement with franchise group JM Foods to bring 18 units to Los Angeles and Orange County, according to a release.
JM Foods, helmed by Victor Fiss and John Thomas, currently owns and operates 25 Jersey Mike’s locations. Fiss told What Now Los Angeles that the team is looking toward Downey and Long Beach for their first locations and are in the final stages of lease negotiations for locations in those areas. They hope to open the first location by the end of 2026 and the second in early 2027.
“After visiting Mike’s Red Tacos and trying the food for ourselves, we knew right away it was something special,” Thomas said in the release. “The birria was incredible, and for us, the food always has to speak for itself before we consider bringing a concept to our community. We were also impressed by the people behind the brand and the care they put into every detail. Mike’s is a natural fit for our family of restaurants, and we’re excited to introduce a fresh, flavorful dining experience to Orange County and Los Angeles County that we believe guests will truly love.”…