This beloved Taco Bell boasts beachfront real estate, beer and whale watching from the patio: ‘An honor just to stop by’

This beloved Taco Bell boasts beachfront real estate, beer and whale watching from the patio: ‘An honor just to stop by’

Take a boat, hop a train, catch a plane. America’s “most loved” Taco Bell has some of the most valuable real estate in the state of California — a prime oceanfront location in suburban San Francisco, so close to the beach that some customers even walk in barefoot after a morning of surfing. Located in the … Read more

Taco Bell launches nostalgic menu with items dating back to the ‘60s

Taco Bell launches nostalgic menu with items dating back to the ‘60s

Taco Bell is rolling back the clock. Starting August 15, the fast food chain is bringing back fan-favorite menu items dating back to the 1960s with a new, nostalgic test menu full of “iconic hits through the decades.” Taco Bell is debuting a new, nostalgic test menu full of “iconic hits through the decades.” Taco … Read more

Taco Bell opens ‘early retirement community’ for Rewards Members: ‘So f–king happy!’

Taco Bell opens ‘early retirement community’ for Rewards Members: ‘So f–king happy!’

Taco Bell is giving loyal customers the whole enchilada. The fast food franchise has unveiled an “early retirement community” for Rewards Members that comes complete with crochet classes, pickleball and poolside cocktails. The Cantinas, located in sunny San Diego, will host a horde of Taco Bell’s biggest fans for the two-day elder-inspired experience next weekend, … Read more

These laid-back Mexican villages are the taco the town

These laid-back Mexican villages are the taco the town

From smog-choked Mexico City to the cartel-infested jungles of Tulum, Mexico can be a lot. But tucked away from the tourist traps, from Baja to the Yucatán, are a rich collection of cultural gems. In these pint-sized places, where the car horns and screeching camote sellers disappear into a concert of mariachi music and the … Read more

Chick-fil-A falls off perch as No. 1 fast food restaurant in US, Del Taco takes top spot

Chick-fil-A falls off perch as No. 1 fast food restaurant in US, Del Taco takes top spot

Chick-fil-A no longer rules the roost. The “Eat Mor Chikin” restaurant chain specializing in chicken sandwiches is no longer America’s No. 1 fast food restaurant. After nearly a decade on top, Chick-fil-A — which announced in March it would be shifting away from antibiotic-free chicken starting this spring due to supply chain issues — has … Read more

I’m a dietitian — this is the best Taco Bell order for weight loss

I’m a dietitian — this is the best Taco Bell order for weight loss

Un-Bell-ievable! Kristen Carli, an Arizona-based registered dietitian, claims that she has found the best Taco Bell order for weight loss: a Chicken Burrito Supreme Fresco and a Mad Tasty Grapefruit Sparkling Water. “This meal provides a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, which can help maintain energy levels and support muscle mass,” Carli wrote Thursday … Read more

Mexican taco truck becomes first to earn Michelin star, but chef won’t wear coveted jacket: ‘Secret is the simplicity’

Mexican taco truck becomes first to earn Michelin star, but chef won’t wear coveted jacket: ‘Secret is the simplicity’

Newly minted Michelin-starred chef Arturo Rivera Martínez stood over an insanely hot grill Wednesday at the first Mexican taco stand ever to get a coveted star from the French dining guide, and did exactly the same thing he’s been doing for 20 years: searing meat. Though Michelin representatives came by Wednesday to present him with … Read more

The best Cinco de Mayo food deals in 2024: Taco Bell, Chipotle, more

The best Cinco de Mayo food deals in 2024: Taco Bell, Chipotle, more

Cinco de Mayo — or May 5 — is a time to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage in the United States. The holiday commemorates when the Mexican army defeated France in the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War on May 5, 1862. There’s no better way to celebrate than with food and drinks — … Read more

Taco Bell execs reveal what they order nearly every day: ‘It will change your life’

Taco Bell execs reveal what they order nearly every day: ‘It will change your life’

Even Taco Bell’s Chief Marketing Officer finds the food at the beloved fast-food chain to be “life-changing.” Taylor Montgomery has been with the franchise for more than eight years, and he recently revealed that he eats Taco Bell “every other day.” At Live Más LIVE, the company’s first-ever superfan convention, the CMO told Business Insider … Read more

National Burrito Day deals are here — how to eat for cheap or free at Chipotle, Taco Bell and more

National Burrito Day deals are here — how to eat for cheap or free at Chipotle, Taco Bell and more

These deals are un-burrito-ble. National Burrito Day is today, Thursday, April 4 — and fast food restaurants are celebrating with offers for their customers. The foodie holiday is a highlight of what’s known among the faithful as “burrito season,” which reportedly lasts from March through May and is the busiest time of the year for … Read more

Taco Bell is now the ‘front runner’ in healthy fast-food restaurants — here’s what to order

Taco Bell is now the ‘front runner’ in healthy fast-food restaurants — here’s what to order

If you have a craving for Mexican fare, Taco Bell may be a better bet for your health and waistline than you think — as long as you know how to navigate the fast food chain’s menu. “Taco Bell has become a front-runner in healthy fast-food restaurants,” Jen Hernandez, a Kentucky-based registered dietitian nutritionist, who … Read more

Taco Bell receipt from 2012 goes viral amid inflation frustration: ‘Where did we go wrong’

Taco Bell receipt from 2012 goes viral amid inflation frustration: ‘Where did we go wrong’

Pay más. Taco Bell fans are skipping out on their former fast food fave as prices continue to climb amid inflation and cost of living pressures. One former ride-or-die, who “used to be loyal to the brand as a teen,” sparked a serious debate online after finding a faded 2012 receipt from the popular chain … Read more

‘Family Guy’s’ ruthless Harry and Meghan spoof gets Del Taco response

‘Family Guy’s’ ruthless Harry and Meghan spoof gets Del Taco response

“Family Guy” included a reference to Del Taco during their latest (and ruthless) Sunday episode roasting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — and now the restaurant chain has spoken. In one scene of the Seth MacFarlane-created series, animated versions of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are lounging poolside unbothered. “Babe, time to do our … Read more

National Taco Day deals: Freebies at Taco Bell, Qdoba and more

National Taco Day deals: Freebies at Taco Bell, Qdoba and more

These deals are sure to shell out. Wednesday, Oct. 4, has been declared National Taco Day for 2023, and many brands are honoring the big day with some truly spec-taco-lar deals. Whether your favorite taco is stuffed with beans and cheese or chorizo and lettuce, there is definitely something on the menu that will have … Read more

‘Pay-it-forward scam’ led to confrontation at Taco Bell that left customer ‘scared’ over $60 order

‘Pay-it-forward scam’ led to confrontation at Taco Bell that left customer ‘scared’ over  order

A woman on TikTok has shared a personal story about how a “pay-it-forward” chain at a Taco Bell reportedly led to a heated moment in the drive-thru line. Meredith Donovan, a content creator, turned to the video-sharing app on Wednesday, Aug. 9, claiming her $60 Taco Bell order infuriated the customer in front of her enough to cause a … Read more

Taco Bell announces free Doritos Locos Tacos every Tuesday for a month

Taco Bell announces free Doritos Locos Tacos every Tuesday for a month

Taco Tuesday just got extra messy. Fast food giant Taco Bell announced Tuesday that they will be giving out free Doritos Locos Tacos every Tuesday. The move comes after it was announced that its fierce rival Taco John would be dropping its “Taco Tuesday” trademark. In order to celebrate the crunchy occasion, the chain announced … Read more

Taco Bell accused of false advertising for Crunchwraps, Mexican pizzas in NY man’s class-action suit

Taco Bell accused of false advertising for Crunchwraps, Mexican pizzas in NY man’s class-action suit

Frank Siragusa was not happy that the Mexican Pizza he paid $5.49 for at a Taco Bell in New York City last September appeared to contain only half as much beef and bean filling as the photo in the chain’s advertising. So he sued. In a proposed class action filed on Monday in Brooklyn federal … Read more

Taco Bell wins ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark dispute with rival Taco John’s

Taco Bell wins ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark dispute with rival Taco John’s

Yum Brands’ Taco Bell prevailed on Tuesday in its self-described bid to “liberate” the phrase “Taco Tuesday,” as competing fast-food chain Taco John’s told the US Patent and Trademark Office it would abandon its federal “Taco Tuesday” trademark. Taco Bell had asked the USPTO in May to cancel the trademark, calling it a common phrase that Taco John’s had monopolized unfairly in the restaurant industry. In … Read more

Taco Bell worker takes revenge on a prankster in a viral video

Taco Bell worker takes revenge on a prankster in a viral video

A Taco Bell worker finally got revenge on a prankster who had irked the fast-food joint employees. A viral video captured the moment a drive-thru worker recognized Jeffrey Lutz, 24, from previous shenanigans. Lutz, who goes by @drive_thru_menace online, is known for playing pranks in fast-food drive-thrus. As Lutz pulled through the Taco Bell driveway … Read more

Taco Bell fighting to free ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark from Wyoming restaurant

Taco Bell fighting to free ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark from Wyoming restaurant

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Declaring a mission to liberate “Taco Tuesday” for all, Taco Bell is asking US regulators to force Wyoming-based Taco John’s to abandon its longstanding claim to the trademark. Too many businesses and others refer to “Taco Tuesday” for Taco John’s to be able to have exclusive rights to the phrase, Taco Bell … Read more