As someone that used to live on the west coast, I was SO excited when Del Taco was announced it was coming to North Carolina - specifically Durham. It took a few months, but I finally stopped by on my way home from the Raleigh airport and was reunited with the chain. It was late, so we just ordered at the window and ate in the car. I ordered the 8 Layer Veggie Burrito (without sour cream). It's still just as good as I remembered it when I lived in Arizona. There was only one person ahead of us in the drive-thru, so it took maybe about 3 minutes for us to get our food once we ordered. I would consider Del Taco to be a healthier Taco Bell. It's not something I will drive 45 minutes out of my way for, but if it's in a convenient location, I'm all about it. read more

Del Taco - 8 Layer Veggie Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I came here for the first time for dinner on my way home after work and decided to check Del Taco out. It was OK.  The outside and inside are welcoming, clean and well lit. This is the typical fast- food taco restaurant. It offers many food items and combo options and drinks, which is what I look for in a taco place like this. I went for a hard-shell beef taco and a cheeseburger (I was curious about trying one from a taco restaurant). The taco was good out the hamburger was OK. I mean, not the best I have had, but I would come back for more tacos.  Staff was helpful and friendly. There is plenty of free parking. Again, I would come back for more tacos, and only tacos. read more

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Something about the del taco. It is like a Taco Bell on steroids. It is faster, larger portions, larger selection, much quicker, and like the TB on 55, I am sure that they are not going to spit in my food (long back story on that). The owners and or managers are very nice, they have fast service, and seem to genuinely care about their customers. I love the fact that I can order through their app, and on the way I can check in and have a text sent to my phone with their QR code on it for pickup on their outdoor lockers. These have openings on both sides so that the service people can just put it in and hit send. They actually think about packaging when putting their orders together. they put the hard tacos in a separate bag from the soft tacos or other items so that they do not get damaged. If you wan to eat in, they have a couple of order kiosks right in the lobby, and plenty of clean tables to sit and eat at. The inside and outside are not super fancy, but clean and ample space. Now I want a taco, which by the way you can get three hot sauces with. The inferno actually packs a bit of a punch. read more

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I see a lot of reviewers taunting the easy to use app and kiosk. Those two items take away two stars for me, as I am old. I wasn't smart enough to order at window and then take inside to eat, so was forced to use kiosk. I despise ordering from machines but the food reviewer at the N&O gave this one special mention as odious. After about fifteen minutes of fiddling with it they made the order their way anyhow. They put about a quart of sour cream on my wife's nachos and ruined them. I should have taken that back. On the upside, it tastes the same as Taco Bell but portions are about twice as big. If you live anywhere close this is the best bargain around. read more

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!! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Del Taco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I've had a very disappointing experience with this location during the evening hours. Whenever I visit during the day, my orders are usually correct and I have no issues. However, when I come at night, I almost always have to check my food before leaving or turn around to have my order remade because something is wrong. This pattern has become consistent enough that it raises concerns about the level of service and quality control during night shifts. In addition to order accuracy issues, the customer service experience has often been poor, with employees displaying unprofessional attitudes. I believe upper management should spend time observing the evening operations firsthand to better understand the challenges customers are experiencing. There appears to be a significant difference between the daytime and nighttime service, and improvements are needed to ensure customers receive the same quality experience regardless of when they visit. read more

Del Taco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

So glad a del taco cane to the area! I've always enjoyed their food. The basics like rice, beans, and meat have always seemed like better quality at del taco than the other taco place with a bell. My favorite are their fries, especially chili cheese or carne asada, fish tacos, any of their cali burritos, and the basics bean and cheese burritos with green sauce. The inside is fresh and new with bright colors and helpful staff. They don't seem to have all the promo items but hopefully with time they'll participate in them. One bummer is they don't serve breakfast hopefully they'll add that as well. read more

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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 read more

Del Taco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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The taco salad with extra beef is great. Full of fresh guac, seasoned beef, pico, chips and salsa. Fresh and hearty. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Del Taco - Taco Salad With Fresh Guac - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This is a great quick place to stop for lunch. I like how you can order from kiosks. The kitchen is open so I feel like everything is really clean. I tried the original taco and a fish taco- both were tasty but I definitely want to go back for more fish tacos! I'd probably skip the fries next time, because they weren't stand-out to me. The employee who brought us our food was very nice and pointed out the hot sauces so we wouldn't forget. I'd definitely go again! read more

Food was fantastic and a so much better option than Taco Bell. I love Del taco and plan to go back

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! read more

This was a spectacular del taco. The establishment is exceptionally clean. The food is very very fresh. The staff and manager are way above average Please have a taco and more at a 10+ place. Excellent read more

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+ read more

Del Taco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Nice new location. The food and service are both excellent. I like the ground beef taco, beef & cheese burrito, and nachos. The donut holes are tasty for dessert. read more

This is an outstanding place to eat. The tacos and quesadillas are great. Honestly where can you get a taco with fresh grated cheese these days! read more

amazing! So glad they have one in NC! Great location, good service, and very clean! Enjoy!

I'm from the west coast, where Del Taco started (and past experience plays a big role in wanting to see this new store succeed, ngl). All the options & add-ons available for items on the "standard" menu, means you can get whatever your belly's hankering... am hoping that the staff - who seem to be doing their best, bless their hearts! - can get the bugs out of the operation (missed order items, mobile order pick-up procedure & exterior "locker" scheme, etc.) that I've run into in my first couple visits. read more

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. read more

Stopped by for a quick lunch with my wife and was pleasantly surprised. You can order from the counter or at a kiosk. The kiosk is almost overwhelming with customizing options. Given that the store is still pretty new it was very clean and operating at a very quick pace. I ordered the two chicken taco combo with fries and an extra Carne asada taco. The two chicken tacos were amazing. You can choose to add fries into the tacos or burritos there which is a bit Del Taco staple. Their hot sauce is very good and much like Taco Bell comes in a variety of heat levels. The carne asada taco tasted better than it looked, but the chicken at del Taco seems really like the way to go. The food came up quick and our order was correct. My wife got a fish taco and a regular hardshell ground beef taco. She agreed that the soft-shell tacos were much better, and she really loved the fish taco and wish she had gotten two of that one. Most fast food experiences are pretty subpar lately but the price was decent and the service was very quick. I'd easily return here for a quick meal again. read more

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 read more

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! read more

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! read more

I'm here at least twice a week. Twice now I've gone late at night ordered fish tacos and gotten home - no likes. Key to a fish tacos. Emailed customer service and they sent me 2 $5 vouchers. Went to use them. They didn't work, and manager Nicole Williams was extremely rude to me that I didn't want to just pay for my food that I had vouchers for. She accused me of being rude for not just rolling over and being ok with it. I guess now if women dont just smile and say thank you, we are being rude. Her entire attitude was crap and she basically started out acting like I was the problem / I have these vouchers because your employees can't put the ingredients that are supposed to be included in the bag. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more