Owning a franchise under the Encinal Brands® umbrella connects you with a network of authentic franchise brands, and gives you the tools for growth. We’ve created a family of brands our guests crave and come back for again and again, and we’re on the move to spread the Encinal Brands word across the country.
Our Mission:
To delight every guest, in a way that that creates
raving fans
Our Vision:
To be the greatest restaurant brand in the world by
delighting one guest at a time.
We have created brands like no other, with a dedication to the people we serve and a belief in
the power of quality, community, and simplicity to drive our brand growth
At Encinal Brands®, we’re on a mission to delight every guest, in ways that can create raving fans. It informs our business model, and keeps our brands all moving in the same direction. Each one of our franchise brands brings its own special magic to the mix. The combination is a blend of the traditional and contemporary, and helps give Encinal Brands® the family energy and mutual support that powers us and keeps us focused on the future.
Blue Burro
A simple menu with fresh ingredients of burritos, fries & shakes that keeps guests coming back for more.
Mighty Birds
Featuring an incredible selection of Nashville-style chicken dishes at customer
friendly prices.
Tacomasa
Enjoy delicious authentic Tijuana border tacos, served up
fast & tasty at Tacomasa.
The Buffalo Spot
Serving up the best wings, shakes, and more! Home of the world-famous
Buffalo Fries.
Encinal Brands® In the News
Ivan Flores, Encinal Brands’ founder and CEO, has enjoyed a deep love of Mexican food since his early childhood spent on his grandparents’ El Encinal Ranch in Baja California.
The culture and cuisine stayed with Ivan, and when he opened his first restaurant, there was only one name he could imagine using. El Encinal Restaurant gave Ivan experience in the industry, and taught him how to translate his affection for the heritage and flavors of authentic Mexican food into a new brand.
A Drive to Excel, and
A Brand on the Move
In 2013, Ivan opened his first The Buffalo Spot restaurant in Long Beach, California. The brand was an immediate hit with guests, and gave him inspiration to start work on a larger concept.
When Ivan established Encinal Brands®, in 2018, he began to bring his plan to fruition. The first Blue Burro restaurant opened the next year, and like The Buffalo Spot, soon became a much-loved and craved institution.
Today, Ivan, and Encinal Brands®, are on the move again. And we’re just getting started.
Building a Better Franchise Model
Built for Growth and We’re Just Getting Started
California-based Blue Burro opens 1st Arizona location in Gilbert
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Business Beat: Tacos, bistros, retail reports — and Christmas?
The newest taco spot in Long Beach has opened on Seventh Street at Park Avenue, near Wilson High School.
Buffalo Fries and Wings to Star at the Buffalo Spot in the Southeast
Confidently describing its buffalo fries and wings as “world famous,” rapidly expanding Southern California chain The Buffalo Spot is headed to the intersection of...
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