Taco Bell — Restaurant in Ridgecrest

Let me paint a picture for you—a tale of betrayal, shattered dreams, and gastrointestinal chaos. A tale that began with innocent hunger and ended with my spirit curled into a fetal position on the bathroom floor, questioning every decision that led me to that fateful drive-thru.

It was a dark and stormy night (no, seriously—it was raining), and I, a humble lover of fast food with low expectations and a craving for a Crunchwrap Supreme, pulled into Taco Bell like a moth to a flame. Little did I know, this flame would consume me whole.

The speaker crackled with the voice of a disinterested teen who sounded like they were being held hostage by the nacho cheese pump. I placed my order: a Crunchwrap, a soft taco, and a Baja Blast. Simple. Foolproof. Or so I thought.

I should have fled when I waited 23 minutes in the drive-thru behind a single car. I should have turned back when my gut whispered, “Danger lies ahead.” But I didn’t listen. Oh, the hubris.

I received my bag of betrayal and drove off, hope clutched in my trembling hands. At home, I opened it—only to find the Crunchwrap was soggy and limp, as if it had seen things no tortilla should ever see. The meat inside (was it meat?) had the consistency of regret and a flavor that can only be described as “lost ambition.” The taco shell had crumbled like my dreams, the lettuce wilted like my will to live, and the Baja Blast? It was flat. Like my emotional state.

But the real horror began 47 minutes later.

A great rumbling emerged from within—a warning tremor. I was the human epicenter of a cataclysm Taco Bell had engineered. I will spare you the finer details, but let’s just say I saw realms no mortal should see. Time bent. I sweated out my sins. I prayed to gods I don’t believe in. I experienced every major emotion known to man and then some previously unrecorded.

When it was over, I emerged a different person. Hollow. Humbled. Haunted.

Taco Bell, I gave you a chance. I gave you my trust. I gave you $12.78 and the better part of my dignity. And what did you give me in return? A culinary war crime. A betrayal of the highest order.

One star—only because I can’t give zero. May my tale serve as a warning to others: not all hunger is...

An excellent if oddly placed Taco Bell.

The food is actually higher quality than most Taco Bell locations that I have visited - as most locations are similar you can only really differentiate them based upon their staff, cleanliness and a few other factors - I will break this up into sections.

Staff: The staff is usually excellent & I have never personally had an issue with anyone employed here. 5/5

Cleanliness: The location is well maintained and even the bathrooms (which are of extra importance at Taco Bell for obvious reasons) are meticulously maintained. 5/5

Location: The location is excellent for those who live/work on base or are coming in/going out of town on that side of town for a decent minority however the location can be a bit of an issue. 3/5

Food Quality: It is always hot & usually has more of the desired ingredients (meat, beans, etc.) and less of the filler when compared to other Taco Bell locations I have...

We go about 3 times a month and have had the same beautiful women help us each time. Thank you Julie for your eagerness and willingness to help solve a issue tonight. They are so lucky to have you and your customer service is amazing. 👏 unfortunately most staff isn't so great and food has been trash, or wrong. Seems as though they are slipping the past few months. I asked if she was a manager and no sheisn't. Taco Bell, listen to your customers, and PROMOTETHIS AMAZING EMPLOYEE YOU HAVE. JUKIE IS THE BEST EMPLOYEE WHO VALUES HER CUSTOMERS AND SHOWS INTREST IN YOU AND WILL CHAT WITB YOU WHIKE WAITING IN DRIVE THRU. It's rare you have a fast food employee who as what it takes and a great personality and friendly and problem solver ??? Do this location a favor and promote her. PLEASE, a frustrating situation quickly turned to laughing and understanding. Never does...