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# Queues as Taco Bell opens at Anglia Retail Park
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/queues-as-taco-bell-ipswich-opens-at-anglia-retail-park/
- Published: 2024-10-22T12:43:53.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:32:24.000Z
- Description: Taco Bell has officially opened its doors in Ipswich, and eager customers have been queuing outside the new restaurant at Anglia Retail Park throughout the day.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Openings & Closures, #article, Taco Bell, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**The big picture:** The Mexican-inspired fast food chain's arrival marks its first location in Ipswich, creating around 70 new jobs for local residents and transforming the former Carphone Warehouse unit.

![People queuing to get in to the new Taco Bell in Ipswich](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1729600840-taco-bell-ipswich-opening-2.jpg)

There were queues to get into the new Taco Bell on Anglia Retail Park at lunch time today Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**Key details:**

- The restaurant will operate seven days a week from 11:00 to 19:00.
- The first 500 customers received 'Spin to Win' tokens for chances to win free food and merchandise.
- The first 50 people in line were given special goody bags with treats and merchandise.

**What's next:** Taco Bell is planning to open a second unit in Ipswich, though details of the location have not yet been announced.

**Background:** The development received planning permission in August 2022 as part of the retail park's ongoing transformation.

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