AMERICAN fast food chain Taco Bell is opening a restaurant today at Poole’s Tower Park.

The 19-seater branch is the second in Poole and the 27th to open as part of a UK expansion plan.

The Mexican-inspired menu includes burritos, tacos and quesadillas for meat eaters and vegetarians.

Irina Balaci, Taco Bell Tower Park store manager, said: “Following the success of the first Dorset opening in May 2017 in Poole, we’re pleased to be opening another store in the area.

“Tower Park has a high footfall of those looking for entertainment and of course a bite to eat, providing us with the perfect spot to expand our portfolio in the area. We look forward to welcoming even more Taco Bell fans and first-timers through our doors.”

The American chain has more than 425 Taco Bell restaurants across 27 markets outside the US, with the goal of expanding its international presence to 9,000 restaurants by 2022.