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Joshua Holten
Oct 29, 2025
I recently stopped by the Taco Bell in Tuscaloosa, AL (1000 Skyland Blvd E) and, unfortunately, my experience was less than ideal. I’ve eaten at Taco Bell locations all over, and while fast food isn’t typically a five-star experience, this visit was particularly rough.
First, the ordering experience was slow and disorganized. There were multiple employees at the counter, but it seemed like no one was coordinating efficiently. I waited in line for over 10 minutes just to place my order, which included a Crunch wrap Supreme and a couple of tacos. Once I received my food, I noticed that my order was partially incorrect — one of my tacos was missing, and the Crunch wrap was wrapped sloppily and slightly cold.
The dining area was another point of concern. Tables had crumbs and leftover wrappers from previous customers, and the floor around the seating area was sticky in some spots. It felt like the staff weren’t cleaning as frequently as they should, which is disappointing, especially for a fast-food chain that emphasizes convenience and hygiene.
The worst part of my visit, however, came after eating. Within an hour of finishing my meal, I had to urgently use the restroom. I have had Taco Bell meals before without issue, so this felt extreme. Unfortunately, the restroom itself was also disappointing. The toilet paper was partially used and the sink area was messy, which made an already unpleasant situation worse. I understand fast food isn’t always gourmet, but cleanliness and basic comfort should be a minimum standard.
I also want to mention the staff, who were polite enough but seemed overwhelmed. One employee apologized for the delay at the register, but there didn’t appear to be a system in place to prevent these issues from happening. I feel that with better management and attention to cleanliness, many of the problems I experienced could have been avoided.
In summary, my experience at the Taco Bell in Tuscaloosa was disappointing on multiple fronts: slow service, messy dining area, partially incorrect orders, and an unfortunate post-meal experience that left me extremely uncomfortable. For a fast-food location, efficiency, cleanliness, and basic quality are the bare minimum, and this location failed to meet those standards during my visit.
I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and improves their cleanliness, staffing, and food handling practices. I do not plan to return anytime soon unless I hear that significant improvements have been made. For now, I would rate this location 2 out of 5 stars. Fast food should be convenient and reasonably comfortable, but this visit was anything but.