Del Taco

We drove 2 hours from Charlotte for lunch! There are only a few things we missed from California and this was one of them!!! Absolutely the best!!! The owner was super attentive and sweet, the staff was very pleasant and the food hands down the best! We brought a cooler to bring burritos home and freeze and the owner asked us if we needed ice.

I will be driving here as often as I possibly can. I recently moved here from Colorado and I really miss Del Taco out there. So I was ECSTATIC to find this Del Taco. It did not disappoint. The ingredients are so fresh and the location is perfect. Easy on and off the highway. I had to order some to take home!

Del Taco was actually pretty impressive! Everything was hot after ordering, customer service was amazing! The food itself was really great!

Third time eating here since they have opened and I had a little hiccup last night with my order around midnight on 7/17/2025. Today 7/18/25, Varlie showed amazing customer service and making sure my order was correct with fresh tasty good. The drive thru staff very friendly. Keep up the great work! I would definitely recommend the loaded queso nachos, fries and desserts.

Quick Attentive & Friendly Staff! Clarence, went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable & had all we needed. 🫡🥰 We appreciate you're attention to detail & going above & beyond! We appreciate your service! The Burritos, Tacos, both soft & hard were delicious! The Fries were fresh & crispy on the outside fluffy on the inside. But the stars of the day for me were the caramel cheesecake bites & the Fresh Guacamole 😋. I even bought some to take home! It is a very clean & well set up establishment! I noticed the manager, possibly owner & employees checking the outside & seemed to really care about their location & our experience! Thank you 😊!

It was my first time going to Del Taco last week. The person in the window, Cameron, was extremely pleasant and really made my first experience awesome. He gave really good suggestions, was patient with my friend and I, and just was a 10/10 person. We keep saying we need to go back because of Cameron's kind demeanor. Please give him a raise or something because he truly cares about the customer experience.

Finally… Del Taco HAS COME BACK to North Carolina. This place was worth the wait, as delicious I remember from California. The location was clean, super friendly, and the food was hot and fresh. So happy to have Del in the Triangle.

Coming from California, I spent my 20s and early 30s eating at Del taco regularly. I was very excited to have the location open up in Durham now that the lines are finally died down. I’ve gone five times in the last week and a half. Yes, it’s more expensive than what it used to be, but isn’t everything. But my regular is the beef crunchy tacos, and the chicken soft tacos. Also back in my drunken college days was the chili cheese fries. About the tacos they put way more meat than you would get at Taco Hell. The prices are good for to get is it gourmet no. It’s fast food and it does what it’s supposed to. The one thing that I must compliment you on is your employee who works during the night Susan. I drive from Morrisville over there and after two times she recognizes my voice now. I know you’re still working the kinks out to get the food out quicker but when I show up at one in the morning and there’s 15 cars in the line you must be doing something right. I will be coming back regularly please keep Miss Susan.

Great experience! Food was perfect, great portions. Staff was available , self service or someone will take your order . Clean ! Awesome! Owner, management and staff ! A+

I am a native Cali Girl and transplanted to NC about 4 years ago. The only thing I missed from Home was Del Taco. I'm over the moon in love with this location. Their food is fresh, tastes just like I remember and the employees are all very nice. I will be a Del Taco fan forever. No Taco Bell for me. Recommendations: Chicken Quesadilla Grilled Chicken Soft Tacos Del Beef Burrito The Del Taco Cheeseburgers French fries Well... everything on their menu! Enjoy!

Yes, I'm from California and have been waiting for Del Taco to open. If you think my nostalgia will sway my review, you're correct. The first bite of my chicken burrito brought me right back to the 1990's and my Clairemont Drive home location. I also had to get a bean burrito (for science) and it was piping hot! So delicious with some mild sauce. Del Tacos mild sauce has a real black peppery flavor to it that just hits different than the bell. And sadly this was the best tortilla I've had in a while (that was not from a sit down Mexican restaurant). The location can be difficult to get in and out of, especially if it's busy (Don't try to park toward the back left of the building - you'll get stuck and have to back out). Those working the drive thru were kind and patient. My husband ordered nacho fries and she said we don't have that. It's fries with queso on it - a West Coast Del Taco staple! She was able to accommodate and life can go on. The outside of the building is cute, minimalist compared to how remember it looking, but it's nice. I agree with other early reviewers that breakfast service would be a nice addition. Come check it out. If you don't like it, more for us West Coast transplants.

To the point positive and negative review: + Open till 3am + Friendly and helpful staff + Good enough seating in lobby + Food about on the level of Moe's (above Taco Bell) - They have no breakfast? (major misstep being on the edge of RTP with people coming into work) - The traffic pattern around the restaurant is terrible (Don't come in from the gas station or try to drive around the building unless in the drive thru) -Overhyped because transplants from the west are excited about a taste of home. (Nothing wrong with this! Still overhyped though) -They have a burger on the menu. If you're going to a place called Del Taco and ordering a burger with Cookout being right across the street please stop what you are doing and read a few more of my reviews. Overall if I was in the area I would stop here but it's not worth making a special trip for unless you've grown up around it. If they open up breakfast it may be a different story we'll see! 4 Stars rating based on fast food restaurants only.

Keeping it honest, I'm excited that this spot is in Durham, North Carolina. Just tried them for the first time and the food is good. The quantity is wild. Or maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. I was excited when I saw value menu where they had à la cart tacos price at $1.30. I ordered one and when I got that taco, it was so small, it was literally perfect for a kid. I also ordered a fish taco, which was no more than three bites. I ordered these donut holes that were actually pretty tasty. However they were extremely greasy. I also ordered the snack size queso and chips and that was a joke. there was 11 chips in the bag and a small ramekin of queso. My first time at this taco spot and I was excited because of them first breaking into this area, but my goodness, the portions are pretty small or maybe I just ordered the wrong things. Great taste though

First day and opened promptly at 9 AM. Tons of employees and corporate present. For the most part things went smoothly. It's not big inside but things are laid out so that there's more seating than I expected. I was first to receive my food, even tho third in line. Just got a simple order of a snack taco and drink. The hard shell taco was fresh and stayed together without cracking into pieces unlike the other place. The filling was good and cheese and lettuce was ample. No tomatoes on the snack taco, but for $1.25 it was fine. I was disappointed to learn they won't be serving breakfast at this location, although a corporate person said that might change if there's a demand for it, so you all know what to do!! So welcome back to Durham, Del Taco. Breakfast burritos would definitely be a welcome addition and so would bringing back the salsa bar!!

Finally has opened! Wasn't busy at all and was able to get in the drive thru rather quickly. Came to find out breakfast isn't being served here which is strange. The design of this building is super modern and eye catching. The food itself seemed just like you'd get it out west. I'm sure they still have some kinks to work out but overall they are doing great!

The food was good. I ordered the steak tacos with fries. I don't like corn tortillas so that kind of ruined it for me, but I know to ask for a hard taco next time. I also ordered the del taco cheeseburger with fries for my daughter and she loved it. My oldest daughter got the chicken quesadilla and said it was really good. We also ordered the churros and nachos with queso. I wish I knew the beans were in it because I would've asked for that to be taken out. All in all, the food was good. The service was great. I didn't go inside, so drive thru it was and it didn't take long at all. I will definitely go back to this place soon.

Excellent classic beef tacos. Loaded with meat. Still figuring out the hot sauces! Love these Del Tacos. Fresh lettuce, good proportions of everything and lots of cheese! No skimpy tacos here! Fast service. 2 fat tacos for $4.49.

Food was okay, but we could of had as good or better at our local Taco Bell. The service was okay and we got what we ordered. The restaurant was clean as fast food joints go. Did have a pesky gnat at the table.

First, the Del Taco website doesn't know this store exists on August 4. Second, the parking lot is so crowded because they had at least 20 employees. Fine, some were trainees observing. I ordered the street taco. Bad choice. It was tiny, oil soaked and soggy. There was no ice in the drink machine. You've got 20 people here, can someone take care of the drink machine? This location is doomed. It didn't work for KFC, Sisters Kitchen, a great Caribbean place, and a terrible Sushi/Thai place. The traffic flow from the street is one way in and one way out. If the food and service was better, I would feel bad about it. Surrounded by Chik Fil A, McDonalds, Wendy's, Popeyes, Bojangles, Cookout and some good local options, they are the next failed restaurant at this location. Nice building. Too crowded.

Moved from San Diego so was super excited to try again. Not sure if this location but food was definitely different. Ordered grilled chicken tacos which are cubed and even picture in menu shows them cut up. Then we were given some weird mushed meat like cat food. Place was packed so didn't wanna give it back but that's not how it is

GRAND OPENING I was there Monday, July 7, 2025. The opening date was pushed back time-and-time again. Poor communication of new open dates became ridiculous, e.g. "opening fall 2024" became "early 2025" to "April," then "May," and on June 2, still said open "May" then finally "June" and "July." The Del Taco telephone customer service line, professional sounding folks, had no idea.... after 15 minutes, "check the website." THE FACILITY Nice new, sunny, clean indoors but MAJOR property design problems: 1. Narrow, hazardous traffic lane to drive-thru 2. Insufficient parking spots 3. Conflict between backing up from parking and those funneling into the drive-thru lanes (or coming from them) 4. Traffic turning in from Hwy 55 has almost no safe place to wait in line due to poor traffic design 5. Only two register/kiosks (not enough at rush hour) 6. Only one "regular cash register" (unmarked, almost hidden) From an investment/efficiency standpoint....TERRIBLE. Lost LOTS of money in MONTHS of delays, lack of notice to public. Facility not built for the traffic flow footprint; worth a lawsuit settlement. THE FOOD I've only eaten at any Del Taco a few times; it is clearly better than Taco Bell. The food quality is better, and the food is noticeably fresh! bean burrito with extra "green" sauce- For about $2.50, heavy and delicious, the beans, tortilla and green chile. "The Del Taco"- about the size of two regular tacos- very good; EXCELLENT with added cheese, almost 1/2 a meal, one taco. grilled chicken taco (soft)- great taste milkshakes- GREAT taste. I hear they have a mini shake size which would be perfect size for a snack hamburgers- better than a McDonalds cheeseburger, but not by much VALUE FOR MONEY You need to know your way around their menu: I'm still learning. They have specials in-app and the national chain advertises great specials like 2 for 1 tacos, etc. but don't seem to be at this store. E.g. they advertise $5, $7 and $9 boxes that are tremendous deals, but not at this location. No breakfast (yet) at this location. We found that a full combo, e.g. 2 Del Tacos, french fries and drink ($9) with an added bean burrito with extra green chile sauce and a grilled chicken taco totaled $15- enough for two people, and you are full! Ordering a la carte and customizing seems the cheaper way to go. More like $12 for two people, and a lot of food. SERVICE/ TECHNOLOGY Way too many employees for an efficient operation- like 20 black- shirted employees- a ridiculous number. Milling around. I received the wrong order. Apparently no mustard, employee kept saying "honey mustard." However, one smartly dressed lady helped me at the kiosk, helped me very much, caused me to smile. VERY DIFFICULT TO LEARN; getting reward points and applying them to free food items. They disappear. CONCLUSION The challenge will be keeping the facility clean and organized; and a professional bearing of employees. Food is very good and somewhat of a niche here in the Triangle. Beware the drive through and turning into and exiting the property- it will raise your blood pressure 10 points. You want to celebrate when you get through the gauntlet experience and actually get your food! IS IT WORTH IT? YES! It's an adventure, actually, learning their menu, fighting their technology and inefficiency. You need 30 minutes training to navigate the chaos only to find good food, reasonably priced, with LOTS of hidden menu items, specials. I like this place!

Service was great. Food was hot. But 2 street tacos, regular fries and a drink was nearly $14! Definitely not worth the money. Sadly, quantity/ quality of what's given for that amount of money is the issue. You can't even order other tacos outside of the crispy chicken one, a la carte. No recommendation because of this... but glad to see u guys in town!

Food portions have decreased drastically! One employee asked the manager shouldn't EMS get the first responder discount too? As the manager turned away, from 911 Emergency Medical Services, and told the employee no, that doesn't apply to them. For a company to advertise and honor first responders 4 days before the grand opening to a feel meal, to shunning away emergency medical service personnel on duty is absurd.