Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) shares lost ground at first on Monday, on announcing that Austin-based Torchy’s Tacos, beloved across the country for their craveable tacos, award-winning queso, and more, is now available for delivery with Uber Eats. This month over 100 Torchy’s Tacos locations will be added to the Uber Eats app across Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
For the first time, customers can place orders for their favorite Torchy’s Tacos menu items for delivery through the Uber Eats app, including their award-winning Green Chili Queso and their rotating made-from-scratch tacos of the month. From December 11 through Christmas Eve consumers will receive Free Queso + Chips on a Torchy’s Tacos order of $25 or more* and—as always—Uber One members will enjoy up to 10% off and $0 Delivery Fee on eligible orders over $15+.**
“Joining forces with Torchy’s Tacos is a game-changer for hungry Uber Eats users in their home state of Texas and beyond,” said Sarfraz Maredia, VP and Head of the Americas for Uber Eats. “We’re thrilled to bring this beloved brand onto the app and deepen the creative ways we can work together. And as a Texan myself, I feel incredibly fortunate to have such strong local partners who pride themselves on high standards—both for the quality of their food and how they treat their customers.”
UBER shares stepped back 23 cents to $61.47.