The #1 Fast Food Restaurant In America Has No Texas Locations
The word FOMO is somewhat of a recent acronym. It means "Fear Of Missing Out" and that is certainly the case here.
The Fast Food Landscape
We have no shortage of fast food restaurants here in the Lone Star State. According to one source the actual number is over 28,000. The #1 Fast Food Restaurant has almost 600 locations. How we don't count that restaurant among our number is more than a little surprising.
The Survey
The readers of U.S. Today voted Del Taco as the #1 Fast Food Restaurant in the U.S. It was a surprising development for everyone who expected Chic-Fil-A to take the top spot. Instead Chic-Fil-A was #3 and KFC was #2. I have to admit, I absolutely love Del Taco and when I make my annual visit to California, despite the fact there are tons of great places to eat, I always make a point to hit up Del Taco.
Del Taco Specialties
So what is Del Taco's big selling points? It's a little hard to put a finger on this exactly, but I'd say a combination of fresher ingredients for a start. They use house-grated cheese, house-made guacamole and pico de gallo. Having these things makes the food seem "lighter" while still being very filling. It also makes the whole experience feel less "fast-foody" or industrial in nature.
Choice
I would say the other big thing about Del Taco is their menu is expansive. They have tons of the expected Mexican favorites, but also shrimp and chicken tacos and even burgers. They also have some pretty great vegetarian and vegan options. Finally, like many fast food places they some pretty great "limited-time" options (I had the birria ramen last time and it was amazing). Sorry to get your mouth watering, but the next time you're traveling and see a Del Taco, you may want to stop and give it a try.
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