There's a taco chain in Western New York called the Mighty Taco. They started around 1970 and are still going strong. I try to stop in whenever we're in the area.

'Powerflow' screen name seems rather appropriate for a thread about Taco Bell.....................

Use to be a Taco Joes in the north Bay Area. Really good tacos
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Back in the day you could get a bag for five bucks.

There is a Bay Area in Arizona?

I miss the Double Decker Taco.

Never had a problem at TB now Wendy’s or Arby’s yes

They say Mauna Loa might erupt soon and of course my first thought was someone tossed some Taco Bell into it, lol

Now I'll eat Taco Bell but their ads should say, "Taco Bell, are you up for the adventure"

Agree 100%!!! The most disgusting "food" on the planet!

I used to eat at the local Taco Bell on a regular basis. There are a few things on the menu that were a decent value but lately I've stopped going there. I prefer Wendy's, especially if I have a coupon. Burger King is okay if you find a good one and stick with the better choices on the menu.

It seems to be getting harder and harder to find good food at a decent price. About the only place with decent prices anymore are a couple of local Chinese food places. I can still get a big heaping combo plate for around $10.

Our local Taco Bell is actually pretty good. Nothing really to compare it too but we eat there frequently and no "blow"

Taco Bell is no longer a ‘kid friendly’ menu restaurant in my area. They eliminated my favorite thing ‘ tostadas.

What the hell were you thinking? You live in Arizona and you went to Taco Bell? And you posted and admitted to it?

Down here in Tucson we have many real deal family owned and run Mexican restaurants that have been operating in the same location for decades. There is a reason for their longevity and success. If you are looking for quick Mexican eats there are many drive through authentic taco/burrito drive throughs, not to mention the food trucks.

Yeah, Tempe

Wel, I was in a hurry. I don’t do the local Mexican roach coaches, they aren’t all that great, everything deep fat fried. We do have Filiberto’s here in the valley but was kinda out of my way. As far as sit down we have South of the Border and Nandos.

I’ve been told that the further south the more traditional Mexican food can be found.

There are a lot of little "hole in the wall" type places serving excellent Mexican food but you have to do your research and find them. Once you find a really good one you'll keep going back. When the food it done right it is wonderful. And very different from what Taco Bell serves.

One thing to try is to look up any Mexican places that have been featured on DDD. Those are usually good. They've filmed a bunch of shows in the Tempe area.

A few minutes of hunting just about anywhere in AZ found great Mexican food. Really missing Anita's Cochina in Wickenburg and Alfonso's in Prescott.

You guys got restaurants?

The old Horseshoe Cafe in Benson, AZ. used to have a really GREAT burrito! As far as Phoenix,, Bill Johnson's used to have a Mexican-only location that was EXCELLENT. Too bad though, the whole Bill Johnson's chain is history now. Probably the kids didn't want the hard work involved in running a great restaurant, so they sold & bailed. Typical.

I go there once in awhile for a Nacho Bell Grande. I still like those.