I've officially been turned off by long drive-thru waits, so I tried to beat the system by dining in. Only to be deterred (at first) by the kiosk machines no humans taking orders anymore. But I was determined. On Friday around 1200, after three attempts, I finally ordered my go-to: the two Chalupa combo with fries and nacho cheese. Been my favorite since discovering Taco Bell in the '90s minus the fries back then and it did not disappoint. Came out fast, hot, and hit the spot. Dining room was packed, bathrooms were clean (huge plus). Funny moment, a kid about 12 walked in with his dad. The kid flew through the kiosk like a pro, while the dad struggled just like me. Made me realize... yeah, the kids are built different with these machines. All in all loved everything. Solid experience. read more

Taco Bell - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Worst taco bell i have ever been to. The workers are incompetent, and every time i have been here they have gotten my order wrong. I even asked to double check it was right and they assured me it was, and oh guess what it wasn't right. Get some damn training!!!!! read more

I'm not going to lie, this Taco Bell & KFC was not the best. However the worker was extremely nice and very patient as I was not sure what I wanted to order yet. She was super friendly and gave me time to look over the menu while waiting so I really appreciated that. The restaurant inside was clean and seemed like the tables were wiped down after each guest. The only problem with this place was the food. My friends nachos were very good but my burrito was burnt. There also wasn't a lot of food inside of it so it looked kinda sad. I'm not too upset with it but I was there looking for something to eat so it was a little disappointing when this Taco Bell wasn't as standard and good as other ones I've been to. I would still give 3 stars for the service and cleanliness of the place but the food was not made great. read more

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I came here and ordered a pretty large order with my family. The staff accommodated is really well, and got everything correct. They didn't miss anything and they followed all the alterations we made. Unfortunately this taco bell has the most rancid bathrooms! I had to hold my breath in order to quickly use the bathroom and leave before I threw up. Please please please clean the bathroom read more

Taco Bell - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

i wish is could give this place more than 5 stars it is one of the best places in the "holy land" and i used to run it back in da day (short fo (short for for) tha (short for the) day) just and overall amazing place the tacs (short for tacos) are just unbelivable and whoever doesn't like the massive amaizing wonderful tbell ur dead to m (short for me) tickle t (short for tickle tipson) OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!! on another note this is the most authentic mexican rest (shor for resturaunt) eva (short for ever) tickle tipson is now OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Taco Bell - THIS IS HOW I FEEL WHEN IM IN THE BIG TBELL (SHORT FOR TACO BELL YOU WOULDN'T GET IS DA (SHORT FOR THE) LINGO!) - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I haven't ate at Taco Bell in awhile and got a few things I haven't tried. I got a chipotle ranch grilled steak burrito. It was pretty tasty and had a good crunch. I got the cantina chicken cheesy street chalupas. It was ok. Idk why I always want a chalupa. They always seem to not be the right texture for me. I need to remind myself not to get them anymore. I also got the Mountain Dew Baja Midnight. I liked the color, but it tastes like medicine. The service was good. The ambience is like any other Taco Bell. Nothing special just another fast food joint. It is near the beach so that's a plus. read more

Taco Bell - Mountain Dew Baja Midnight - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I pre ordered on the app. I got their online exclusive cravings box. It is a great deal. Plus I got an extra $3 coupon off on the app. I fed 4 teenagers for cheap. Their servings are big. My food was ready and waiting in the mobile order shelf. Thankfully, I planned on eating here. The order was a disaster. Every order had a customization but every item was not marked. I had to break into the chalupa and the burritos to see what they were. I went up to the guy at the front with all the chalupas and asked if they were marked. He said " aw they didn't mark it. They should've marked it" and laughed. I asked him how I was suppose to know, break into it? He says "yes". That's just not great service. The restrooms were a complete mess BTW. read more

Taco Bell - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Craving for Taco Bell on an 8 hours drive reading the reviews of this Taco Bell, I was nervous. Very happy with the foods my son and I ordered. I waited 48 hours before writing this review. They really do deserved 5 stars. Here's why... Drive thru at Noon for lunch. Ordered tacos, nacho fries, cantina chicken. Fries were fresh out of fryer and crispy. Vegetables in the taco were fresh. Everything in the Cantina chicken was fresh and doesn't look like recooked. You can tell. read more

Burritos were loose and not taught... no napkins given. Workers here def hit blinkers on the clock. Also could have been the wrong location. Idk read more

Best Doritos tacos we've ever had. All the employees were kind, and the bathrooms were clean with a sign stating they check on them every 30 minutes to ensure cleanliness. So impressed by this location today :) read more

This used to be my favorite Taco Bell in the area. They always seemed to make things properly and tasted relatively fresh. However, the last few times I've gone, I've been disgusted. Everything I've ordered recently has had stale tortillas or stale taste in general . received my food at room temperature, tasted as if it had been sitting there for a couple hours. I also received no ice in my beverage and I did not request that. read more

Taco Bell - Beverage with no ice and completely flat - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

If I could give 0 stars i would. "Fast food" yet i placed a pick up order 10 minutes before i even was on my way, i get there and then proceed to wait another FIFTEEN minutes for ONE burrito. I finally get handed a bag and sure as shit it's literally not even my order. I give it back and they tell me they have to re make my order so i end up waiting another 10 minutes. 30 minutes waiting on 1 singular burrito. Absolutely ridiculous. read more

Have been here so many times and always great service and never messed order up. Consistency is key and they always deliver

This is my second time in two months that I have been here and they did the same thing. Also, the same manager was the same one as last time as well. Last time she was apologetic and today she was a typical pain. I ordered the 3 Doritos Locos supreme. They did not supreme it so I brought all 3 tacos up and told the familiar face that it happened for a second time in a row. She looked down and I pulled the remaining mixture from the partially eaten taco and it was placed within the rapper not thrown from anger all over the place and she said that what I did was not necessary as if I did toss it all over the place. I would not recommend to go orders as you will probably be disappointed with your order and management obviously does not give a darn. read more

Once again I cannot emphasize this enough. I see people leaving 1 star reviews due to the food taking too long, being cold, etc. I cannot emphasis how dangerous this place is. It was lukewarm that is fine: however I was violently vomiting from this place 1 hour after consumption. My warning is to please stay away. To be fair it could have been the KFC side that side was no good as well. Not warm at all. Just stay away. read more

Morning was fast as there was no customers in drive thru. Food warm and made as order taken read more

Taco Bell - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The kitchen staff needs to pay more attention to what's going on in the restaurant. This weekend I went in for a few tacos. There was a homeless man in a wheelchair using the water from the beverage station to wash himself up. I lost my appetite to say the very least the tables were dirty. The floors were full of food scraps and the trays they use are suspect. The owner of this franchise needs to train his staff better. read more

Been coming to this location a long time and honestly only have good things to say. They seem a little understaffed sometimes but the orders always come out hot, ready, and accurate. Came in tonight and they seemed super busy but manage to get everything out really quickly any employees were super nice. I live close to the Encinitas location but always drive up here because it is 10 times better. I don't think people leave enough good reviews these days, especially for a fast food chain. Tried to give the employee inside a shoutout for being super cool but he didn't catch his name. read more

Taco Bell - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Never in my life would I ever thought I would review a Taco Bell and give it 4 stars. I find myself in Carlsbad California and the food was made just like commercials show it. The taco actually had a descent amount of beef & cheese. My Chipotle Ranch chicken burrito was giant delicious and filling. Also it was super clean inside. read more

Taco Bell - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Sometimes we order Taco Bell through DoorDash. Each time, hoping it will be better than the time before. It is absolutely not the fault of DoorDash driver regarding the quality and the items of food we receive. I have lived in Carlsbad my entire life. I have used the Taco Bell off Palomar Airport Rd in Carlsbad, in person, drive-through, DoorDash, and through their app my entire life. Each and every single time, the food is COLD and the food is always UNDERCOOKED. I have been going to this Taco Bell for over 20 years! The workers don't follow the instructions. In fact, I made orders without any meat. Twice, the entire order had extra meat. Just to fuck with me. When I pay extra for add on, they are missing as well. It's super unfortunate because who doesn't love Taco Bell?! I want to support my local restaurant, but at this point that amount of years I keep ordering from them... thinking it'll change with typical employee turnover...it doesn't. I know drive twice as far to a different Taco Bell so I can eat appropriately cooked and plated food. read more

Doors were locked at 10:45pm on a Tuesday when all the signage says they are open till 1am.

So first off the wait with no one being there was crazy. Secondly got our order wrong which isn't the problem. The problem was the lady pretty much calling us a lair, saying she knows she put 3 tacos in or order. Which she did but we ordered 4 therefore she was wrong, also was missing cheesy potatoes. She was rude. read more

This review is in comparison to other Taco Bells as it doesn't seem fair to judge them on food quality. I have been patronizing this location for years and they always seem to deliver the consistency of food I expect and are easy to communicate with. They definitely make an effort to get the order right. Except for the occasional forgetting of the sauce packets I ask for they have gotten my order right every time for the last 10 years. They are also very efficient, I hardly ever have to wait in line more than a couple of patrons. The Taco Bell in the village is the slowest Taco Bell I've ever been to so it's refreshing that they seem to have the efficiency at this location down to a science. They also serve breakfast which is a big plus for me. I will continue to come here for its convenient location and all the things I mentioned above. read more

I honestly feel like this guy doesn't get enough credit! I've been coming here for a few months and Beatriz is ALWAYS so kind and sweet. No matter if it's early in the morning or late at night he is such a happy bright person and we need more people like him!! He's such a hard worker & I go there very very often & hes there everytime! I hope he starts to rub off on everyone there! read more

Taco Bell - Receipt! - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

First time here - and what a totally pleasant experience!! Greeted with genuine friendliness and served with total care and appreciation. The name of the primary contact with who I interacted escaped me, but he is a true asset to this location. Food was wonderful and we will be back. Thank you for making a difference-you deserve a raise and a bonus ! read more

Taco Bell - the inside of a restaurant - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Ahhhh Taco Bell. The height of sophistication and of course, culinary nuance carried out with the precision of an orchestra whose notes are written and played with fervent wishes to delight your senses. Indeed, rolling up to this location and ordering an AM Crunchwrap (with no meat and two hash browns) music does seem to burst from the heavens. The crackling of the speaker as my order is taken, is the precursor to the epic finale of tasty carbs hitting my tastebuds. Once you get that grilled tortilla pocket it your hands you'll find yourself almost too comforted to eat it. The weight and warmth of this little breakfast will no doubt awaken long dormant feelings to care and protect. Hunger is wolflike, you and I both know that inside that tortilla is warm egg and a nestled hash brown, slathered in a cheesy zesty sauce. Tears might spill down your eyes... Is it frustration because you were the one who would eat the seemingly unaware Crunchwrap? That you were the danger all along? It honestly won't matter because you can't fight instinct, hands shaking you'll take your first bite... It will fill you with pure joy! The grass is greener! The air crisper! You ARE the morning, and the morning is great! In a flash, that once heavy bag of food and sauces will be empty, leaving you to marvel at the sorcery Taco Bell offers every new day. read more

I was picking up a door dash order. I got here around 5:39pm 10/7/23 I saw no car at the drive thru so I decided to pick up the order thru there. The guy told me that I have to come in the store. Which I don't understand the difference of handing it thru the window and handing it to me in the store. There was literally no cars in the drive thru. So I had to back up out of the drive thru to go in so they could hand the order to me. Ridiculous!!! read more

I didn't catch the name of the guy who helped us. But the service was amazing! Thank you. The whole crew was helpful too.

Lady was nice but she gave us the wrong order, should've gave us 1 crunch wrap, 3 tacos and 1 burrito but gave us 3 burritos and 1 taco read more

Taco Bell - Crunchwrap Supreme - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Came through the drive through. The line was long but didn't take too long. I got Combo #1. My taco supreme and beef supreme burrito were delicious! The cashier at the drive through, Brian B. was very nice and professional. I love that Taco Bell never changes. It's a guilty pleasure and nostalgia all in one. read more

Watched a commercial for The Big Cheez-It and took a photo from the TV. Said to myself......that looks good! Stopped by about a week later for lunch and gave it a try. What a terrible experience. Looked nothing like the inside of the sandwich from the photo and was a soft mound blobb. No crunch from the cheez it cracker either. Tasted like it was sitting for a few hours before they peddled it off on me. Never again! read more

This place is a trash panda. They didn't give us sauces or even bother to cut my quesadilla. We ordered twice and it was a joke to them to mess with us. They screwed our order up twice. I don't know whether to blame door dash or this location. read more

For a Taco Bell, it's good. Food is always quick, staff is always super friendly and they haven't messed up my order yet when I've gone through the drive through. I wouldn't compare the food to a sit down restaurant but again, for a Taco Bell it's good. read more

We stopped by from the strawberry company farm and decided to try this closest Taco Bell. We made orders from the monitor instead of ordering from the counter. What had surprised us was the food and the Cinnamon coffee taste pretty good which made my sons ordered some more. Highly recommended . read more

Shoutout to the staff who work hard to make everyone's order. I can tell they have lots of orders to get through, apologized when the food was slightly delayed (although apology was not necessary at all). Food is always made right. read more

Went here on a Friday night at 10:56. It is now 11:27 and I am still sitting in the drive thru line. Absolutely ridiculous! And I am trapped in the middle of cars and can't leave. There is no excuse for such terrible service and the incredibly long wait time. I will never come back! read more

A kiosk order shoulder NEVER take 15 minutes. Y'all should be written up for horrible OTD times. read more

Shoutout to Luis and his trainee on 02/28/23! Super friendly team, got my food to me fast, and remembered the sauces. Also to note, the tacos were made perfectly. Highly recommend this location! read more

A quick pit stop on our way up to LA. Let me say, I am very glad we did because the tall, very cute, super polite employee was worth the stop. He politely suggested the kiosk to order, mentioned the Veggie Burrito was worth it (although he suggested steak added) and he was correct it was surprisingly tasty. I liked how he let me down with no chalupa available, but I mentioned that it was my daughters fav, and he doubled checked to find a couple more. This location was swamped, but kept great attitudes and were kind to each customer. read more

If you want to order from a broken machine and eat food prepared by employees not wearing gloves this is your place. Lunch worker said we don't take your order anymore you must use the machine, i walked out never to return. read more