Nice change of pace
The obvious comparison is between Del Taco and Taco Bell. In this case, the newcomer to the area (Del Taco) comes out on top. Del Taco offers a somewhat broader variety of food than its more established competition, including fish tacos and tacos del carbon on its menus in addition to soft tacos, hard-shell tacos and burritos. Plus, Del Taco offers hamburgers for any member of the party who isn't up for southwestern fare. The service was quick and cheerful, and I had my fish tacos in under two minutes, despite a lunchtime rush of business. While I've always preferred fish tacos without breading, the breading on the Del Taco version was light, crunchy and didn't detract from the flavor at all. It was a very tasty taco. There's not a lot to say about the tacos del carbon, as Del Taco makes them in the simple, tasty and almost totally unadorned way that I've seen at the best Mexican restaurants. It's nice to be able to get a taco that isn't glued together with bean paste. It takes a lot for a fast food place to impress me, but Del Taco certainly has!
Recommended: Fish tacos
Food: 8
Service: 8
Ambiance: 6
Overall: 8