Taco Bell — Restaurant in Andover

The Legend of Mikey: Taco Bell’s Late-Night Hero

Late one cold and dreary night, the kind of night where hunger grips your soul and cravings won’t let you rest, I found myself wandering into a Taco Bell in search of salvation. What I encountered that evening was not just a meal—it was an experience, and at the center of it all was Mikey.

Mikey isn’t just a Taco Bell employee. No, he is the maestro of midnight munchies, the architect of chalupa perfection, the guardian of nacho nirvana. As soon as I stepped into the building, I was greeted by his warm, charismatic energy, as if he could sense my hunger from across the counter.

“Cravings hitting hard, huh?” he said with a smile that could brighten even the darkest corner of a Crunchwrap Supreme.

I nodded, defeated, and Mikey nodded back like a wise sage ready to lead me to glory.

“Don’t worry, I’ve got you.”

With the precision of a seasoned champion, Mikey began crafting my order. Each item was a work of art—tacos folded with care, burritos wrapped as though they held the secrets of the universe, and cinnamon twists that could rival the stars themselves. Watching him work was like witnessing an artist paint their masterpiece or a composer conducting a symphony. He moved with purpose, a true culinary gladiator in the arena of hunger.

But Mikey’s magic wasn’t limited to the food. His energy filled the room, turning a quiet, late-night pit stop into a moment of community. He cracked jokes, hyped up each customer, and made sure every order was perfect. I even overheard him recommend customizations to another customer—“Add creamy jalapeño sauce to that quesadilla, trust me.” The guy followed Mikey’s advice, and the look on his face as he took the first bite was pure bliss.

When he handed me my bag, he didn’t just say, “Enjoy.” He said, “This is more than food—it’s fuel for whatever comes next. Go crush it!” It was the kind of pep talk you’d expect from a coach before the big game, not from someone slinging tacos at 1 a.m. But that’s Mikey. He doesn’t just serve food; he serves hope, satisfaction, and a sense of camaraderie.

As I bit into my first cheesy gordita crunch, I realized Mikey wasn’t just fighting my hunger—he was fighting for all of us, the night owls, the weary travelers, the dreamers who need a boost to get through the long hours. He is the unsung hero of Taco Bell, a beacon of light in the darkness of late-night cravings.

If you ever find yourself hungry in the dead of night, head to this Taco Bell and ask for Mikey. You’ll leave not just with a full stomach but with the feeling that you’ve just met a true legend.

Mikey, thank you for your service. The world needs more...

I have been to this Taco Bell many times since opening. Lets just say I have been an idiot to keep going back. I have had to many wrong orders to count.

Today was the last draw, I was given the wrong order completely. Shame on me for not checking the order as soon as I received it in the drive through. I checked only once I got home 35 minutes away.

When I called in they originally stated the only thing they could do was to have me make the 35 minute drive back so they could remake my order. I stated this was not an option. I then got multiple explanations that this was my only option until I got passed to someone stating they were the manager.

The self identified manager then informed me there was another option of giving me a refund but that would require I come on site for them to process my refund.

I would not be able to get back to this establishment for some time, and they stated I needed to get back there within the week to get the refund. This is also not going to be an option for me.

I was informed by the self identified manager that they were having issues with the ways they were giving refunds, and certificates. This makes me think they have been loosing lots of money due to both bad management, and employee ineptitude.

All of this is both appalling, and completely unacceptable.

I am warning others that visit this establishment to make sure to check order received is 100% correct and made to an acceptable level of quality.

My strong recommendation is to not visit this location and find another location to do your business.

For reference I have attached both my receipt and order slip on the bag for the incorrect order that...

Internet was down, so no online ordering, no kiosk ordering, and I had to pay with cash. My Mexican pizza was hastily put into the bag so it was a mess when I got it home, but everything else was as good as I usually expect from any Taco Bell franchise.

Update 04/29/24 -- I can't recommend this place at all. I waited almost 20 minutes for a single item order, which was supposed to be the new chicken cantina bowl. I ordered it with no beans and no rice, extra chicken, plus jalapenos. my order came with beans, barely any chicken (definitely not EXTRA), and I finished it in about 5 bites. What a waste of my time and my money. After about 10 minutes I asked if they had my order that I placed at their kiosk. There were 15 people standing in the lobby waiting for food, 2 of which were food delivery people. By the time I got my order, I was 2nd from last person still standing there. I was late getting back to work from lunch, so I have to deal with...