The Rio Grande Valley is known for its delicious food and proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border, but did you know it’s also home to some of the best Taco Bell locations in the country?

What You Need To Know

  • Fast Company compiled a list of the most loved Taco Bells across the U.S., and three restaurants in the Rio Grande Valley placed in the top five

  • Locations in Brownsville, Harlingen and McAllen all made the list, coming in at No. 2, No. 3 and No. 5 respectively

  • One customer called Brownsville’s 925 FM 802 location one of the best they’ve been to, pointing out the attentiveness of the staff and manager

  • A location in Pacifica, California, placed No. 1

Fast Company compiled a list of the most loved Taco Bells across the U.S., and three restaurants in the 956 placed in the top five.

The rankings were based on the best-rated Taco Bell restaurants on Google reviews.

Locations in Brownsville, Harlingen and McAllen all made the list, coming in at No. 2, No. 3 and No. 5 respectively.

Fast Company also included one representative review for each location.

One customer called Brownsville’s 925 FM 802 location one of the best they’ve been to, pointing out the attentiveness of the staff and manager.

“I’m in Brownsville for work and this literally may be the nicest Taco Bell I’ve ever been to. What made my experience so good is the staff. They were so kind and attentive, the manager even came out and asked how my food was. Which was perfect. You don’t often get that at Taco Bell!!! My hat’s off to this location and I’ll be back here again while I’m in town!!” the review said.

The Harlingen location on 402 Dixieland Road received a score of 4.32, with one customer highlighting fast service and friendly staff.

“Excelente service, fast, friendly staff. If you have the app, [it’s] highly recommended. They have Pepsi, no coke. Clean place. You take more time to order than when your order is right in front of you. Two thumbs up. Keep [up] the excellent work guys!” the review said.

McAllen’s location on 420 S 10th Street got a score of 4.27, with one customer also being happy with the managerial service.

“Manager there was amazing, he even recommended a veggie taco for my son. You’re awesome,” the representative review said.

Here is the full ranking of top five Taco Bell locations in the U.S.:

  1. Pacifica, California (Score: 4.42)
  2. Brownsville, Texas (Score: 4.36)
  3. Harlingen, Texas (Score: 4.32)
  4. Union City, New Jersey (Score: 4.28)
  5. McAllen, Texas (Score: 4.27)

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