A new Del Taco restaurant is under construction at 155 Wellsian Way in Richland, across from the north entrance of Fred Meyer.  

The Hill Companies Richland LLC of Boise, Idaho, applied for the building permit, which was issued May 21. 

The restaurant will be 2,468 square feet, with capacity to accommodate 86 people. It's adjacent to the Richland Goodwill store.

The nearest Del Taco is in College Place. The company website says it has 580 locations in 14 states.

Del Taco's menu includes tacos and burritos, as well as burgers, fries and salads. 

O’Brien Construction Co. Inc.  of Kennewick is the general contractor.