Mexican-food lovers will be able to feast on burritos and quesadillas at a new restaurant opening in Kent.

American fast-food giant Taco Bell is taking over the former Argos building in West Terrace in Folkestone.

Work has been ongoing at the site over the last few weeks, with bosses now confirming the opening date.

It will launch on Wednesday, November 2, just a week away.

It will become the brand's 111th restaurant in the UK.

“We’re thrilled to be able to bring Taco Bell to Folkestone.” said Lucy Dee, head of marketing at Taco Bell UK.

“The Kent community has been asking for more Taco Bells and we’re very pleased to be able to deliver; creating local jobs despite challenging circumstances.

"We look forward to feeding residents from Wednesday, November 2 onwards whether it be via home delivery, click and collect, takeaway or dine in.”

The new restaurant - opposite the town centre McDonald's - has been vacant since Argos relocated to the Sainsbury's supermarket at Park Farm.

It joins the chain's other Kent stores in Chatham and Maidstone, and the unit in St James' in Dover which only opened last month.

The firm has also revealed plans to open more stores in Canterbury - one a drive thru off Sturry Road and a second in the High Street.

The chain, which was founded by Glen Bell in California in 1962, offers a range of Mexican-influenced bites including tacos, burritos and quesadillas and opened its first UK restaurant in June 2010.

The new store will be open from 11am until 11pm, seven days a week.