Texas All-Star HomeState Brings Breakfast Tacos to New Orange County Location

HomeState is expanding once again. The Texas-style spot known for its breakfast tacos, queso, brisket sandwiches, and margaritas is jumping down to Orange County for its fourth location, following openings in Los Feliz (the original), Highland Park, and Playa Vista. Owner Briana Valdez tells Eater that the standalone location at 114 N. Olive Street in Orange dates to 1905 and was formerly a grain and feed store. Soon (like late summer 2020) it’ll be slinging flour tortilla tacos under the corrugated roof, while diners gather out on the attached patio.

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