Taco Bell — Restaurant in Rapid City

January 02, 2025

After work, my partner and I ventured to the Taco Bell on East Stumer Road. Our decision was deliberate, a calculated attempt to escape the echoes of the Bell Sauce incident at the Cathedral Drive location. But fate--or something darker--had other plans.

From the moment we stepped inside, we were struck by the unsettlingly modern and artistic interior. It wasn't just clean or stylish; it was too clean, too stylish, as though the building was trying to distract us from noticing something it didn't want us to see. An unspoken tension hung in the air, woven into the carefully curated decor.

And then we saw him.

The same man.

Down to the last haunted detail--the two-day stubble, the wild knowledge burning behind his eyes--he stood there, at this location, just as he had the day before at Cathedral Drive. My mind raced. Was this his twin? A clone? Could he possibly work at both locations, darting across the city with the speed of a creature not bound by the laws of time or space?

My partner and I exchanged a glance, a silent agreement not to ask questions. Some truths are best left undiscovered. Mercifully, the man was preoccupied, his attention elsewhere. And today, we weren't ordering chicken nuggets. The existence--or lack--of sauces did not concern us.

I ordered the Cheesy Double Beef Burrito, while my partner chose the Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco. The total came to just over $6, a price so affordable it bordered on the miraculous. The food itself was exactly what one would expect from Taco Bell: warm, flavorful, and reliable.

Yet, as we ate, I couldn't shake the unease. The modern interior, the man who should not be there--it all felt like a deliberate construction, as though this location were a stage and we were unwitting players in a performance we didn't understand.

I will return to this Taco Bell. But I will return not just for the burritos or tacos, but for answers--or, perhaps, to see if the questions themselves...

Earlier tonight I went through the drive thru and was greeted by an unfriendly staff member, I believe her name was Nastassia R. Don't get me wrong I recently worked at a Taco Bell for two years and I know how things work there, when someone pulls up to the drive thru you asked them how their day is and tell them to order when they're ready; this girl did not. She was just unpleasant and kept giving me dirty looks, I know she was a manager because she had a black & white checkered collared shirt on. She should know how to do her job. Anyways, aside from the unpleasant service I received this Taco Bell seemed to be out of Red Sauce an hour and a half before closing, either someone didn't prep enough earlier in the day and they got too lazy to make more. Also, I ordered a quesadilla and there was no creamy jalapeño sauce and it was folded in half in the quesadilla bag, that's just unacceptable. Lastly, the girl asked me if I wanted any sauces and I said loud and clear "Fire Sauce please" and when I got home and got ready to eat, there was absolutely no Fire sauce in my bag or napkins. I can't believe the service I received here tonight. I come through just about every week and have never run into a problem like this, I will not...

First, take a look at the pic of their newly promoted chicken nuggets that no human should or could consume because they are so overly old and tossed in hot oil to reheat their temp... Disgusting. You should rather just save yourself the hassle and headache by taking a 3-minute drive to the Mt. Rushmore Rd. location where you will not be disappointed. At this Stumer Rd. location your order will not be accurate, you will receive cold food and deal with workers who are not competent including the evening manager or shift lead named "Sammy". The local health department should do a random health inspection, and I guarantee they will find food that is not the proper temperature. Bacteria grows when food is not properly cared for, and it is evident that your workers do not care. Leaders are supposed to lead by example which includes acting professionally and taking care of your customers. Change is necessary as this can hurt taco bells reputation that you try so hard to promote on ads via tv and social media. Spend the money and hire employees or leaders who work with pride. Cheap, unprofessional and uneducated workers end up costing you in...