Del Taco

Generally, I enjoy eating at this Del Taco. Sometimes the service is a bit slow, but whoever does the hiring tends to hire individuals who appear quite young and it is very likely many of the employee's first jobs. Taking this into consideration, I can be patient and deal with a slow order or an occasional aloof teen makes a mistake with my order. When I get my food it is always fresh and meets Del Taco quality standards. And perhaps the kids working might not always be on their "A-game, but no matter what they are dealing with in their home/school/work/personal lives they have always treated me kindly, with respect, and never dismissed me or made me feel like just another number. One should note, it's not just a bunch of tots running around the joint. There are adults who work there too. Not only do they do their job well, but they do a wonderful job mentoring their young coworkers. I normally dine in when I visit this location and have seen and overheard these seasoned workers play the role of coworker/supervisor while also helping these kids navigate the tough situations wreaking havoc in their lives. They manage to give honest, sincere, practical guidance while juggling everything they have going on in their own lives. Is this a text book 5 ⭐ Del Taco? Not at all. Having been mentored by some wonderful grown ups while I was young though, I see the magic that happens here and don't mind waiting 3 extra minutes for my quesadilla.