Meta Built an AI Data Centre Near a Dying Louisiana Town — Then the Workers, Money, and Businesses Poured In

Holy Tacos, once a food truck for Meta workers, is now a permanent restaurant serving construction crews, locals, and professionals with large catering orders. (Credit: AI-generated illustration / OpenAI)

Holy Tacos has become an unexpected beneficiary of Meta's massive AI infrastructure push, with the Rayville restaurant saying a significant share of its revenue now comes from workers tied to the project.

Opened in April 2025, the family-run business has expanded from its original food-truck concept into a permanent restaurant and catering operation, taking orders worth thousands of dollars for crews working on the nearby development.