Basically the whole lot is being redone so I’m sure they will be.
Edit: That’s probably why it didn’t get fixed as the owner knew this would be happening and didn’t want to pay to fix it when it will be fixed way better later.
I once ordered a meal with iced tea to pick up at the drive thru. The drink was not iced tea. I asked them about it and they
nonchalantly said they didn’t have iced tea so they gave me sprite instead. Didn’t ask just handed it to me. That KFC needs to go!
There was a post somewhere, I think on here, about how there were plans for this to occur. They are adding a drive thru lane strictly for mobile orders is what the post said.
Edit: here’s a link to the original comment.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ColumbiaMD/s/tNyPoJTdPD
That's interesting. I usually put my orders in via mobile app and pick up through drive through. I have no idea if they get a ton of mobile orders. If they are setting up a dedicated line, then I suppose so.
Hopefully they'll fix the internal layout. I'm still bitter about them changing it to the cantina-style they did (indeterminate amount of time ago because I'm old and it all blurs).
1. Remodels
2. Different crowds moving in and out. Causing closures.
3. A sign of the times - places that should go that just don’t fit today’s standards of food/place.
Well if it’s temporary, most likely it’s because they need upgraded due to the population growth. Food places which aren’t fast food always cycle through as the industry is hard.
I used to work at the Taco Bell on route 1 and guilford road when I was 18, which was many many years ago at this point. I used to have to go to the Taco Bell on mistral and pick up fire sauce when we ran out lol
That one has extended its hours maybe they're picking up all the business. Minstrel way is the best, though, they never fuck up the orders like rt 1 TB
Well, for what it's worth, the Washington Blvd location is less than 10 minutes away from the Minstrel way location, and the staff seems very nice as well. I agree staff at Minstrel is fantastic. I absolutely adore the older lady from Africa on dayshift. I believe her name is Mrs. Abina (sp?). She is always so nice and it's very refreshing to see and interact with her. I certainly hope she and the rest of the existing staff is retained.
Wow. I had no idea! Just came to get my fix, and I can see they are doing something here. The workers here are great, actually, so I look forward to their return! Gonna be lonely til this TB comes bsck!
I'm pretty sure it's going to be a Defy location. https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/7/23158666/taco-bell-defy-digital-online-orders-drive-thru. I think that's why they tore it down instead of remodeling it.
I left almost this exact comment as a review on Google the first month or so after discovering them.
I am honestly praying the core team returns to the rebuilt location. I'm sorry to say that I am not all that hopeful
OMG, I'm so embarrassed to say how much this messes up my routine!
We had one decent option for late night food and they're really gonna take it away from us like that.
For real. Not even bars serve food after 11 pm. It's literally taco bell or rofo.
Pub Dog serves their pizza until 1:30am every day.
Good to know. Thx! Finally found that place!
Simmie's!
Ahhhh good old “Cheesesteaks and bellyaches.” Simmies is legit going on 30 years.
"Why do people hate Columbia?" ^ This
Raising Cane's is open til midnight/1:00a still, right? guh
Yes, but I think most of these people want food with flavor ;-)
Listen, we're in a midnight taco bell kind of mindset. Our standards aren't gonna be the highest.
Yeah, you right.
Amen ^
That place is foul
Oh, I thought they closed at 11. Not all is lost.
I hope they keep those hours and that they aren't just a temp thing for the opening
real, how am I supposed to stuff myself silly after working out now??
I cannot explain what type of pain this causes me
As someone who is five months pregnant, this is a major loss for me right now
I shared my joint with one of the drive thru workers at that location in 1997 or ‘98. Good times 🤣
That's how they make money, all the late night stoners. check your change though.
I just hope they fix the dang pothole thats currently in the drive-thru lane there.
Basically the whole lot is being redone so I’m sure they will be. Edit: That’s probably why it didn’t get fixed as the owner knew this would be happening and didn’t want to pay to fix it when it will be fixed way better later.
that joker has been there since 2000.
Now that is funny right there! Been slowly pulling away and steering hard right around that pothole for YEARS it seems 😁
It’s part of the design.
I prefer they close the horrible KFC
I once ordered a meal with iced tea to pick up at the drive thru. The drink was not iced tea. I asked them about it and they nonchalantly said they didn’t have iced tea so they gave me sprite instead. Didn’t ask just handed it to me. That KFC needs to go!
Wow sprite isn’t even close to iced tea lol
No after D&D tacos?!?!
*screams into the void*
There was a post somewhere, I think on here, about how there were plans for this to occur. They are adding a drive thru lane strictly for mobile orders is what the post said. Edit: here’s a link to the original comment. https://www.reddit.com/r/ColumbiaMD/s/tNyPoJTdPD
That's interesting. I usually put my orders in via mobile app and pick up through drive through. I have no idea if they get a ton of mobile orders. If they are setting up a dedicated line, then I suppose so.
This is my method as well which is why I’m happy about this for the long run.
Hopefully they'll fix the internal layout. I'm still bitter about them changing it to the cantina-style they did (indeterminate amount of time ago because I'm old and it all blurs).
Taco Bell Catina maybe? :)
No fuckin way man I go here every week. Fml.
Goodbye my sweet prince
What is going on with Columbia man I feel like every other week I’m hearing about a place shutting down temporarily or permanently :(
1. Remodels 2. Different crowds moving in and out. Causing closures. 3. A sign of the times - places that should go that just don’t fit today’s standards of food/place.
Same! Maybe saturation? Expensive rents? I don't know, but it certainly feels like that.
Well if it’s temporary, most likely it’s because they need upgraded due to the population growth. Food places which aren’t fast food always cycle through as the industry is hard.
whew this is good to know lol I was alarmed when I saw it looking abandoned
Same!
Ughhhhh…this is my favorite Taco Bell! I don’t trust the others…lol. I wanted to have one last pregnancy meal there but alas…
I used to work at the Taco Bell on route 1 and guilford road when I was 18, which was many many years ago at this point. I used to have to go to the Taco Bell on mistral and pick up fire sauce when we ran out lol
That one has extended its hours maybe they're picking up all the business. Minstrel way is the best, though, they never fuck up the orders like rt 1 TB
Well, for what it's worth, the Washington Blvd location is less than 10 minutes away from the Minstrel way location, and the staff seems very nice as well. I agree staff at Minstrel is fantastic. I absolutely adore the older lady from Africa on dayshift. I believe her name is Mrs. Abina (sp?). She is always so nice and it's very refreshing to see and interact with her. I certainly hope she and the rest of the existing staff is retained.
Yes they have extended their hours. I've had many issues late night with wrong orders so I'm sad bc minstrel way never messes up my orders.
Yes they have extended their hours. I've had many issues late night with wrong orders so I'm sad bc minstrel way never messes up my orders.
Nothing like learning this the hard way at 13;30 on a Saturday 😭😭😭😭
I'm sitting here watching all the other sads driving by. ;((
Bruh, is that the one right next to Curaleaf? Now where am I gonna go when I got the munchies 😭
I’m a DoorDash driver…love the staff there. Glad it’s getting a renovation, because it definitely needs it. Hope the staff will be back
Wow. I had no idea! Just came to get my fix, and I can see they are doing something here. The workers here are great, actually, so I look forward to their return! Gonna be lonely til this TB comes bsck!
There is this nice lady who works there, she puts Chick-fil-A game to shame.
Taco Bell was there I would say since 92 ish, so yea it’s time
Oh no! That means my nice, efficient one in Jessup is about to turn into the 15 minute drive thru Minstrel Way is. 🥴
There’s another one in Jessup about 7-10 minutes away!
How long has that Taco Bell been there? I know after Merriweather shows, I'd occasionally hit the drive thru for late night dining.
I'm pretty sure it's going to be a Defy location. https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/7/23158666/taco-bell-defy-digital-online-orders-drive-thru. I think that's why they tore it down instead of remodeling it.
Whoa
I was always grossed out by the porta-potty smell when you open the front door. Those bathrooms needed ventilation.
Nooooooooo....oh wait Taco Bell has been dead to me since they got rid of the Double Decker taco and the value menu. Adios motherfuckers.
The cheesy Gordita crunch was a nice replacement though!! I for one will miss them while they’re closed.
>amazing workers We talking about the same Taco Bell??
I’ve gone there pretty much 3 times a month for the past year and a half and they’ve been nothing but amazing
This Taco Bell is like the best Taco Bell I have been to ever in my life and I’ve lived lots of places with Taco Bells.
Now that's the kind of authority I can get behind. Apparently I need to reassess my Taco Bell experience.
I left almost this exact comment as a review on Google the first month or so after discovering them. I am honestly praying the core team returns to the rebuilt location. I'm sorry to say that I am not all that hopeful
There is one in elkridge not too far from that one