Taco Bell Brings Live Más Café Experience to Mission Viejo with Grand Opening Celebration

Taco Bell is continuing to shake up the fast-food scene in Southern California with the expansion of its trendy Live Más Café concept—this time landing in Mission Viejo.

The new café, located at 27770 Santa Margarita Parkway, marks the sixth Live Más Café in Orange County and is part of the brand’s push to blend its signature flavors with a modern, beverage-focused café experience.

A Week of Freebies and Community Events

To celebrate the opening, Taco Bell is rolling out a full lineup of events and giveaways leading up to the grand opening on Saturday, April 18. Locals can expect free drinks, exclusive merch, and plenty of on-site activities throughout the week.

Teachers and students are getting special perks:

• Wednesday, April 15 (7–9 a.m.): Teachers who show a valid ID can score a free Mexican Mocha Iced Coffee, plus a limited-edition tumbler for the first 100 guests.
• Thursday, April 16 (3–5 p.m.): Students with ID can grab a free Strawberry Passionfruit Agua Refresca or Limonada, available to the first 150 guests.

No purchase is required for either promotion—just show up early.

Grand Opening Party on April 18

The official grand opening celebration takes place Saturday from noon to 3 p.m., and Taco Bell is going all out. Guests can enjoy complimentary drinks like Strawberry Limonada and Mexican Mocha Iced Coffee, along with fun giveaways including tote bags, tumblers, and stickers.

What Is Live Más Café?

Taco Bell first introduced the Live Más Café concept in 2024 in San Diego County, partnering with Diversified Restaurant Group—one of its largest franchise operators.

The café format puts a bigger spotlight on specialty beverages, offering a fresh twist on the traditional Taco Bell experience while still delivering fan-favorite flavors.

With its growing footprint in Orange County, it’s clear Taco Bell is betting big on this new café-style concept—and Mission Viejo is next in line to get a taste.