Food & Beverage

Del Taco ranks No. 1 in USA Today's 2026 10Best

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July 22, 2026

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Del Taco has received top honors in USA Today's 2026 10Best Reader's Choice Awards, earning a spot as the No. 1 Fast Food Restaurant and No. 1 Fast Food Fries, the company said in a news release.

This marks Del Taco's second straight year being voted the nation's Best Fast Food Restaurant and the third consecutive year it has captured the top spot for Best Fast Food Fries. Complementing the two top accolades, Del Taco also ranked No. 3 in Best Fast Food Breakfast and No. 4 in Best Fast Food Taco for their Beer Battered Crispy Fish Taco.

"From tacos and burritos to burgers, breakfast and, of course, our famous Crinkle Cut Fries, these rankings reflect our commitment to serving high-quality food across our entire menu, and since the awards are voted on by guests, they are especially meaningful," Noah Chillingworth, chief marketing officer at Del Taco, said in the press release. "We're honored to receive back-to-back recognition as the nation's Best Fast Food Restaurant, while also claiming the top spot for Best Fast Food Fries three years running."

The USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Awards recognize the nation's favorite destinations, brands and experiences across a variety of categories. Nominees are selected by a panel of industry experts before being voted on by readers nationwide.