What It’s Like to Eat at Del Taco, the West Coast Taco Bell Competitor

What It's Like to Eat at Del Taco, the West Coast Taco Bell Competitor

Del Taco sells “Mexican-inspired” fast food at 600 US locations in 16 states.

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The decor inside the restaurant I definitely visited had a Southwestern feel.

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Words and images across the design emphasized fresh ingredients prepared on-site.

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All the decor promised bold flavors and made-to-order food.

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There was a toppings bar that looks like it might typically have salsa, cheese, or other typical taco additions, but it was empty when I was there.

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Through the glass next to the counter I could see the refrigerator with ingredients including tomatoes, cheese, and limes, another acknowledgment of fresh ingredients.

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It was a crunchy tortilla shell topped with beans, beef, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, and jalapeños.

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It reminded me of a lot of Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza, and it was absolutely delicious.

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Next up, I tried the Beyond guacamole taco, with plant-based meat.

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The taco was pretty standard, but the guacamole definitely took it over the top.

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It’s a solid plant-based option, and swapping guacamole for sour cream makes it easy to go vegan without feeling like you’re missing out.

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Next up was a bean and cheese burrito, a classic cheap fast-food meal.

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For just $1.49, it was tasty and exactly what I wanted from a small burrito.

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It comes with “zesty red” or “tangy green” sauce. I went with the red and was very happy with my decision.

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I had to try the namesake Del Taco, with all the fixings.

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It comes in crunchy and soft options.

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It was a basic fast food taco with beef, cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce, but it hit the mark perfectly.

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I was really excited to try the beer battered crispy fish taco, which I can’t remember having anything like at a fast food chain before.

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It comes with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and secret sauce in a soft tortilla.

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I loved the touch of a lime wedge, which I squeezed onto my taco.

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It was smaller than the other dishes I ordered, but it was crispy and light, a perfect break in the middle of my giant fast food meal.

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The stuffed quesadilla taco was one of my favorites, thanks to the queso blanco between the two tortillas.

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The crispy chicken and all the cheese went together perfectly, and it was exactly what you want out of a fast food taco.

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The crispy chicken taco was especially good and filling for just $1.49.

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The crispy chicken adds a nice texture to each bite, and I’d definitely order again.

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