Tacotarian named Nevada's Small Business Persons of the Year
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The 2025 Nevada's Small Business Persons of the Year was awarded to Tacotarian.
Each year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates outstanding achievements of small business owners and entrepreneurs across the country.
'There are so many great businesses in Nevada, so many people working so hard. We know we work very, very hard, so it was just an honor for us to be selected when we're competing with so many great people,' Regina Simmons, co-owner of Tacotarian, said.
The quadruple business team, consisting of Dan and Regina Simmons and Carlos and Kristen Corral, first opened the restaurant in 2018 with a desire to bring authentic Mexican food with a plant-based twist to the valley.
'A lot of people don't even know that it's plant-based. The food is just that good,' Kristen Corral said. '75% of our customer base doesn't identify as vegetarian or vegan, so we just tell people to leave your labels at the door and come enjoy just delicious food.'
The owners mentioned that reaching their current success took hard work, passion, resilience, and support along the way. The U.S. SBA offers resources and support for entrepreneurs and small business owners to help launch, grow, and expand their businesses.
'There's plenty of resources out there through the SBA, through the state, through many different channels,' Dan Simmons said. 'Do your research, find these resources, and be able to capitalize and get your business going.'
The Tacotarian team utilized both the SBA's T.H.R.I.V.E. Program and the 7A loan program to start and grow their business, including opening their new location at Miracle Mile Shops.
They hope to inspire other aspiring business owners to take the first step to achieving the American dream of business ownership.
'Dream big. Go for it but prepare yourself,' Regina Simmons said. 'Build a business plan. Get the team together. Make sure you're ready before you do that big jump. But don't stop dreaming about it.'
The Tacotarian team will travel to Washington D.C. in May where they will be formally recognized for their incredible achievement. There, they will have a chance at winning the national title of Small Business Persons of the Year.
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