Take a boat, hop a train, catch a plane. America’s “most loved” Taco Bell has some of the most valuable real estate in the state of California — a prime oceanfront location in suburban San Francisco , so close to the beach that some customers even walk in barefoot after a morning of surfing. Located in the town of Pacifica, the restaurant boasts a smart, nautical theme — think white walls, vaulted ceilings, walls of windows to take in the stunning view and a fireplace for chilly days.
There’s also a popular, beach-facing patio — the perfect spot for an affordable beer , which the restaurant, a “Cantina” location of the chain, serves, along with a range of boozy treats. The otherwise business-as-usual location of the franchise has won over so many fans, it’s earned the title of best in the country, according to Fast Company , which crunch-wrapped review scores nationwide to determine the finest (and the most fearful) five branches of the chain. Using Google Maps, researchers ranked thousands of locations, taking their average score and then weighting them to level the playing field, as some of the restaurants boast far more reviews than others.
The Pacifica ‘Bell came in caliente with an average score of 4.42 out of 5 and 3,400 Google reviews to take the ultimate prize. “Officially the worlds most beautiful Taco Bell! A wonderful place to stop for people passing through,” one happy customer wrote on the site.
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