Food I've eaten del taco for about 25 years and this is the best experience I've had. Yes, the food is pricey but the quality is excellent for fast food. Barstow taco - 4.6/5 Chicken tostada - 4.4/5 Jack cheese chicken quesadilla - 4.7/5 Carrot cake - 4.5/5 Service 4.5/5 read more

Del Taco - Fast Food Near Me - Barstow, California

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Having a full California experience, I told hubs we should stop at a Del Taco for lunch during a road trip. Is it the best place ever? No. But is it better than other fast-food taco joints? I'd say yes. We got a couple of soft chicken and hard beef taco combos so we could split them and try both. Again, for what it was, I was pleased. We got our food quickly and it was very easy and fast to order. The seating area was clean and we were able to get back on our way. It was fun to take in a California institution! read more

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We stop by here for the Barstow tacos, it's always filling and fresh. The store was clean and the staff were friendly. I can't ask for more. Overall keep doing what yall do! read more

One of the original Del tacos. We grabbed a couple things of their classic menu. The tostada... the beans were really good. They were fresh and seasoned. Everything else was everything else. I should've tried the bun taco . Nothing to write home (or Yelp) about. read more

Del Taco - Tostada - Fast Food Near Me - Barstow, California

Clean restaurant, service was friendly and quick and as always, Barstow Del Tacos are the best! The amount of meat in the Barstow tacos is so generous! Picked up the newest shirt while visiting. read more

Del Taco - Outside of the building - Fast Food Near Me - Barstow, California

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If you like Del Taco and you're passing through Barstow, this is a must stop. This is the original Del Taco (some argue that the Del Taco on 1st streets the original). They don't sell a regular "snack" taco or a regular grilled chicken taco, they only have the Barstow for these two items and they are super sized. They are at least twice the size if not larger than the regular you'd get at another location. I use to drop by here on the way back from the river in my younger days (they do have limited parking if you are hauling your boat). I forgot how huge the portions were and made the mistake of getting my normal 2 grilled chicken tacos a couple of months back. One is enough! All the associates are very friendly and greet you with a smile! read more

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A must stop on the way to Vegas. This Del Taco location is one of the original Del Tacos and it shows. The ingredients actually taste fresh, which is not always the case with fast food. The chicken soft taco was stuffed full and overflowing, not skimpy at all. They also have the good ice, which is a huge bonus on a road trip. Easily one of the best Del Taco stops out there. read more

Del Taco - The good ice - Fast Food Near Me - Barstow, California

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What can I say. The interior is perfect and has that classic nostalgic charm of a fast food restaurant that's missing from modern fast food establishments. I yearn for a Del Taco experience like this. Everything, from the fries to the food exuded perfect craftsmanship and familiarity. The service was excellent, the cashier made small talk and our food was ran out to us with speed and efficiency. I will be back. read more

Del Taco - Look at the sauce organization!!! - Fast Food Near Me - Barstow, California

We became because we heard they have the original recipe and fresh ingredients. It is definitely worth the stop to eat here on your roadtrip. We came early in the morning and everything tasted super fresh! It was really delicious. The customer service was definitely not great. They weren't kind and sounded like they hated being there. Other than that I think it's worth a one time stop to say you experience it! read more

Ok, I have never reviewed a fast food restaurant in all my Yelping years but this place deserves all the stars. First, this location is one of the original locations opened. Second, this location serves some of the best food ever. Whenever I am bound for California I make a choice to stop here for breakfast, lunch or a snack and I am never disappointed. Service is absolutely stellar and the restaurant itself is so clean thanks to the employees that work here. I always get my food to go and when I open the wrapper of my Del Taco it is bursting with cheese, yes a ton of cheese. Other Del Taco locations do not load their tacos the way this location does. Thank you! Should you find yourself feeling the pangs of hunger and you are traveling on the I15, stop here to satisfy those pangs and your tummy will thank you. read more

Del Taco - Exterior - Fast Food Near Me - Barstow, California

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Thought it was so cool to eat at the original Del Taco You could tell when you went in it was very different Lots of space to sit, history items on the walls And the food was just so much better! The size of the chicken soft taco compared to others was crazy Everything tasted fresh and so good I really enjoyed myself Service was fast and friendly read more

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I went there because of the great reviews. I was not disappointed! The place was hopping inside and the drive up had quite a line as well. The food was fresh and delicious! Not a typical Del Taco. I plan on making this a regular stop as I travel by Barstow. read more

The hype is kinda true. Definitely better than your typical Del Taco, but prices are higher as well. Will I go back? Hell yeah. I love Del Taco and an elevated Del Taco is worth the extra cost. The Barstow taco and green burrito were the stand outs for me. The taco shell just seemed crisper, the beef fresher and the green sauce was like the good old days where you could actually taste it. The beef combo burrito was really good as well, but didn't stand out like the taco and green burrito. I love that the sauces are on the table as well, cause I drench my food with Del Scorcho sauce. read more

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Big guy at the drive thru window, talking to his friend/coworker non-stop, gave me the wrong order. I need to check order before I leave. Big guy needs to stop talking and pay attention to his job, Big miss Ed (Hackbarth) and Julie Hackbarth- (1 tall one)! They don't wrap their burgers for take out, they just put them in a paper French fries 'packet'. Sooo disappointed with Barstow Del Taco! read more

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing as a long-time customer who has always appreciated what made Del Taco stand out from other fast food restaurants. For years, your locations -- especially the one in Barstow -- were a place I proudly recommended to friends and travelers. I would often tell people that if they were passing through, they had to stop at Del Taco because the food quality and experience were consistently better than the typical fast food stop. Unfortunately, over time I have noticed a significant decline in both quality and customer experience. One of the things that used to make Del Taco feel welcoming and convenient was having condiments readily available on the tables. Now, customers have to ask for everything, and sometimes it feels like we are inconveniencing staff just to get basic items. This shift makes the experience feel no different from other fast food chains -- and that is disappointing because Del Taco used to stand out. Additionally, the food itself no longer seems to match the quality it once had. The tacos are not as stuffed as they used to be, and the burritos appear noticeably smaller. Portion size and consistency were part of what built customer loyalty, and those changes have not gone unnoticed. I cannot help but wonder if there have been recent management or cost-cutting decisions that are affecting quality and service. While reducing costs may make sense on paper, it risks losing the very things that made your brand special in the first place. From a customer's perspective, this does not feel like a wise long-term move. It is disheartening to go from enthusiastically recommending Del Taco to now feeling hesitant to do so. I truly hope you will consider this feedback seriously and work to restore the quality, portions, and customer-friendly touches that once made your restaurants stand out. Sincerely, Derek Dewar A Former Loyal Customer read more

We stopped in for a little breakfast snack and to use the restroom. The place is clean, and spacious. The cashier who assisted us was a perfect gentleman on an early Saturday morning. The restrooms were clean. The food was served piping hot and fresh. We couldn't have asked for a better experience for what it was. Thanks! read more

Del Taco - Nice place. - Fast Food Near Me - Barstow, California

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I always stop here when I go to Las Vegas and on the way home. Super amazing how good the food is. Food is fresh and healthy read more

Portion sizes seem larger than other Del tacos. This location is super clean with neatly prepared and fresh food items. The staff is super friendly too! I was really impressed. I will be stopping here instead of baker from now on! read more

The original Barstow taco is the best. Service was so friendly and sweet. The best Del Taco with the original Barstow menu. My boyfriend got the bun taco and loved it. Will be back when driving through Barstow!! read more

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Food and menu is that of the original since it IS the original location...? Service is amazing and very Clean Eating Area and Bathrooms too! Prices are much to be desired and regardless of the "State of the Economy" it shouldn't be over $30 to feed two average sized people. Only reason I come here is because I do enjoy the Chicken Spicy Jack Quesadilla and Deluxe Chili Cheese Fries. Sadly, the owner still doesn't support the Military or 1St Responders by offering a discount. Hence the 3-stars. Ironic due to being surround by two large Military Installations. read more

Bobby and the night crew are amazing. Great service and great food. We love THIS Del taco. Thank you!

Known for being the 1st ever Del Taco, you can certainly feel a different vibe when you walk in to this almost vintage style Del Taco. The decor reminds me of the fast food restaurants from the 90s. But even the way they operate here is different, with numbers to take to your tables where a person will deliver your food. And neatly organized sauce packets Very clean, friendly staff, and tasty food. Great visit! read more

Del Taco - Fast Food Near Me - Barstow, California

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Wow they have always been a little more expensive than other del tacos but this is ridicules a family pack is no 30 dollars I spent 60 dollars on our food and was disappointed not only did they raise prices they make smaller burritos we look forward to the iconic spot but I think I'll not wast my time and money the owner must have passed he wouldn't have done this I have the app and I love getting the points this place does not use the apps so sad read more

Barstow del taco never misses. Always hits. Get your burrito bold, seasoned fries side of secret sauce. Service always amazing! And I love the basket of sauce at the tables. read more

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Every time we're on our way to Vegas we stop by here for a bun taco and a tostada. Two slices of carrot cake to go are always crispy, the staff is always extremely helpful and friendly, and the vibes are just right. I hope this Del Taco is here forever. read more

Del Taco - June 2024 Menu - Fast Food Near Me - Barstow, California

Horrible service from the one employee that wouldn't wear gloves while preparing food, claimed to have called my number when I was waiting at the register for my food for 20 minutes and they still had the ticket open on the computer. Employee also threatened me after explaining this to him, saying he was off at midnight if I had a complaint. Fire him! read more

Overall: 4.1/5 (dine in) It was my first time trying Del Taco and I was so excited since this location had 4 stars. It seems like this place has location specific tacos since it had Barstow in the name but I could be wrong. The food came out quickly after we ordered. The packaging was great; they wrapped the tacos in an aluminum foil to keep the food warm then wrapped that with a yellow paper one. Fish Taco ($3.29): They wrapped a lime wedge separate from the fish taco but the fact that they even include it for a fast food restaurant was impressive. The fish taco was a bit small but it was good. It does have a bit of a fishy taste to it at the middle of the fish stick. Still really good overall, especially with the lime. No sauce needed. Bun Taco ($3.39): This is basically a taco filling placed on 2 hamburger buns. It was interesting to try but we wouldn't get it again. The mashup just didn't work. I think the meat didn't have enough flavor so I had to add a lot of hot sauce. Barstow Steak Street Taco ($2.89): You can choose between chicken or steak and we were recommended the steak. I was surprised by how tender their steak was. The flavors on this taco was phenomenal. It tasted just like the one you can get on the street but without that oily, warm tortilla. This was both our favorite item we tried of the three. Highly recommend! read more

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This might be the best Del Taco location that I've been to. It gets a decent amount of traffic due to it's history and location but the staff here is good and they keep the place clean. There's also plenty of parking and the dining room is large. A great spot for a snack and a bathroom break. read more

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One of the 3 original Del Tacos in Barstow, CA -- how cool is that? "Barstow Specials" available here -- really good. Fast, efficient, friendly service. Best ambiance of sll the Del Tacos I've been to! read more

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1 of the 3 original Del Tacos with the Barstow menu which means some older menu items, larger portions. For some reason it just tastes so much better. I usually get the Barstow taco which is larger than the hard shell taco and they pile on the lettuce and cheese and definitely don't skimp on the taco meat. Great place for quick bite on the way to Vegas or back home. read more

Really like the Barstow menu, always enjoy the food prepared here, burgers, Macho burritos and Taco salads are my favorites, never been disappointed (except when I go to Del Taco outside Barstow, because they don't have "Macho" burritos!) (I hope Ed Hackbarth is doing OK health-wise, he don't need those ocean views down in Laguna Beach, we (I) miss him here - take care Ed!) read more

I was honered today to meet the founder and his son of Del Taco what amazing friendly people they are. We stop here everytime we go to Vegas or Laughlin the tacos are amazing it's a must stop on the way there and on the way home. always clean and polite employees as well read more

Del Taco - Very nice man ed founder of Del Taco - Fast Food Near Me - Barstow, California

My middle sister, niece and I came to this Del Taco for our rest stop in Barstow on 12/30/22 as we were heading to Las Vegas. We arrived about 2pm. The older niece was such a good sport as she was pretty open to any food . I initially was not feeling Del Taco as my heart was set on Wendy's as there was none in the area. However, I feel bad that I didn't want Del Taco as this was the BEST fast food experience EVER. We did drive Thru and the worker was so polite and helpful! I ended up getting the Spicy Chicken Del Taco Quesadilla which was absolutely delicious. It was hot and fresh definitely flavorful. The best quesadilla ever! The fries were hot and crunchy from my sisters meal. The niece and sister got burgers. Sister said her burger was the best burger she has ever had in awhile and the niece absolutely enjoyed it. The food was fresh, fast, tasty and delicious. They got our order accurately and the customer service was on point. Would definitely come here to this location again. We were all full and satisfied! We crave this location to this day! Highly recommend. read more

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This Del Taco is great and always friendly. Always so polite and friendly when I come thru. I live in Las Vegas and stop to get my secret sauce. Thank you for always being so friendly to me. Food is also great. read more

Everything is bigger at Del Barstow. Fast accurate and good. Definitely stop here to or from Las Vegas.

The service and food are good! This is the best Del Taco I've ever been too. They deliver the food to your table, the staff are friendly and the restrooms are clean. I'll be back! read more

Wait for me baby, I will return. This is what the fast food of the 80s tasted like. I remember those days fondly. We all ate so much and never gained weight. I grew up on the east coast but now I realize I missed out on a California skating culture. Imagine rolling up and eating here! I got the combo burrito, the del tacos, and an ice cream cone. It was so good. I woke up the next day in bed still thinking about it. A MUST GO ON THE DRIVE TO VEGAS!! read more

I usually pick Taco Bell over Del Taco unless we are going to this location. Barstow tacos are all you need. Soo bomb. The meat tastes fresh and homemade. The fried tortilla has a good crunch to it and holds the meat, veggies, and cheese well. read more

The best Del Taco! When passing through you need to stop here and get a bun taco, chicken soft taco, carrot cake and a red burrito. Best service with lots of hot sauce on the tables. Nice and clean. Large dining area. read more

The Barstow Del Tacos are the best. Great menu, service and nice dine in area! Great ambiance for fast food that is high quality!