Drive-Thru for dinner on a rainy January night. Visited on suggestion from a couple of coworkers, despite the fact that I do NOT like "Fast Food." Sometimes, small chains are worth it.
Tried the small "Deluxe Nacho Platter" with added jalapeños, sour cream, and guacamole....Additionally, I grabbed a Combo Burrito. Both were very reasonably priced, and even with the add-ons cost a total of about $7.
The Service - Patient. Friendly. Courteous. Professional. Because of that, I didn't mind the "up-sell" with the guacamole and sour cream... so I gladly accepted.
The Food:
- The Small Deluxe Nachos - Serving Size is about the size of a large "burger box." For fast food, this was surprisingly good. The chips stayed generally crispy. The cheese, beans, and meat stayed warm. (I only had about an 8-10 min drive home). The cold ingredients were pretty darned fresh, considering the source. I'd be happy to have this again.
- The Combo Burrito - Unfortunately, in comparison with the nachos, this is boring. It's not bad, per se... just not very exciting. The description of "taco meat, refried beans, and Cheddar cheese" sums it up. Could use some more flavors and/or something fresh in there with some tang/zip.
Overall - Is this place on the same level as an authentic Tex-Mex or Mexican place where I'm the only gringo in the joint? No. That said, I visit this place when I want more of a fast food experience, but with quality grub. Forget other fast food taco chains with bells and dels [sic]... come give Taco Box a try. Get the Deluxe Nachos. Splurge a little on the guacamole and sour cream. Absolutely get the jalapeños.More