Del Taco testing online ordering in Las Vegas area

In a move to make fast food even faster, Del Taco is testing its online ordering platform beginning today in the Las Vegas area.

Customers can place orders at one of 35 locations via Del Taco’s mobile app or online at deltaco.com/order and pick up their food at the drive-thru or inside at a pick-up counter. The online system lets customers customize their orders and pay.

“With an extremely loyal following in Las Vegas, we knew our fans here would get excited to be among the first to experience the many benefits of our new ordering platform,” said Noah Chillingworth, vice president of marketing for Del Taco. “We’re looking forward to collecting valuable user feedback to further enhance the platform.”

The launch coincides with National Burrito Day, and Del Taco will give customers who register and place an order online a coupon for a free Del combo burrito, classic grilled chicken burrito or a half-pound bean and cheese burrito. Those who miss the free burrito today will get a free taco if they sign up later.

The online ordering platform lets users view promotions, see prior orders and save their favorite menu items and payment methods.

The free app is available for download on iOS and Android, with full functionality limited to test markets. Based on guest feedback, Del Taco’s online ordering platform will be optimized before a nationwide rollout.