Compared to the *other* Taco Bell in the City of Lakewood, I've generally liked my experience here better, hence why I agree with the other Elite Yelpers that this Taco Bell is deserving of a 4th star, rather generous for a dime a dozen fast food joint.
I'm a member of the Taco Bell Rewards program, and every now and then, Taco Bell will give out some nice promos, some of which I will take advantage of at this location on the south side of Carson between Cherry and Paramount. It's literally right next to the city boundary separating Long Beach from Lakewood, but this Taco Bell is on the Lakewood side of the border.
So I've never actually been inside this Taco Bell. All of my visits have been to the drive thru, but all of my drive thru visits, unlike the location on Del Amo & Woodruff, have gone off without a hitch. What I've noticed different about this drive thru is that I usually hit the jackpot when it comes to the sauces. Usually when I place my order in the app, I'll request one sauce of each regardless of what I order, but they literally give out the sauce packets like Oprah gives out cars. Or better yet, MrBeast giving out money lol. These sauce packets come in handy whenever I want to add flavor to any of my other meals, even if the sauce doesn't go well with them, but at least the taste isn't as monotonous lol.
I've generally been satisfied with the food here, perhaps better than that *other* location. I recall enjoying the Cantina Crispy Chicken Taco with Avocado Ranch as well as a Spicy Cheesy Double Beef Burrito from this location that I would get them again, something I don't say a whole lot for any fast food. The Spicy Potato Soft Taco is another one you shouldn't pass on! If you like potatoes, you'll enjoy this taco.
On my most recent visit, I tried another menu item featuring potatoes: Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes. They are simply potatoes with sour cream and nacho cheese sauce. The thought of the two together might sound sour to some, but to me, it's makes for a nice one-two punch! I enjoyed the bold taste of the potatoes alongside said one-two punch, but the size, however, was a little small for $2.99, so I'd only recommend getting it as a Hot Tier Reward, as was in my case. You get a reward when you earn 250 points in the Taco Bell app, where you earn 10 points for every dollar spent. I scored a lot of these points by partaking in the Taco Bell Live Mas Student Section, where you vote on which university has the most passionate football fans. Even if your vote doesn't win, you can still score a good chunk of bonus points simply by voting! :)
Overall, a decent Taco Bell to go to if you're in the mood for some tacos or even some potatoes! It also helps that I haven't had bad service by any of the drive thru attendants at this location. read more