Garduno's is taking its tacos on the road. Founder Dave Garduno has announced plans to open franchises around the country. He already has locations in Phoenix and Las Vegas, with his sights set on 30 more in the next year, eventually as many as 600 to 750.

With 7 sites in New Mexico, 3 in Arizona,2 in Nevada and 4 more headed there, Garduno says he's had offers to go farther afield for years. "We weren't ready",he said. "now we're restructured to the point where I'm ready.

The newest Garduno's may show up in Texas,Colorado and Washington state, with more coming in Arizona. People from Washinton,D.C. have flown to New Mexico to look at his operation, Garduno said. For the time being all new restaurants will be franchised.