Austin-based Torchy’s Tacos will open a new restaurant in the Southpark Meadows area this fall.

According to Edible Inc., which is handling public relations for the taco chain, the company has leased a space at 8601 S. Congress Ave., Austin, adjacent to The Oaks at Slaughter H-E-B near the intersection of Slaughter Lane. The future restaurant will offer Torchy's Tacos' traditional menu, including specialty tacos, queso, burritos, margaritas and more.

Torchy’s Tacos currently has 12 Austin locations, including two in South Austin at 4301 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. G400, Austin, and 5900 W. Slaughter Lane, Ste. 550, Austin. Torchy’s also has a location in Dripping Springs at 166 Hargraves Drive, Ste. J100, Dripping Springs.

According to Edible Inc., the company is also planning to open new locations this year in Texas as well as in Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio and North Carolina. www.torchystacos.com