What distinguishes fast food with a Spanish accent from fast food chains of Mexican food?

I grew up eating a lot of both, and the best I can say is that it's like watching a white actor try to play an ethnic character. It just isn't quite right and seems to be food made from watered down stereotypes.

Given that I will occasionally eat at Del Taco or Taco Bell or the like, but I just don't really consider them mexican food. If someone says "Let's run out for Mexican food" I'd never suggest Taco Bell.

Naugles was purchased by Del Taco back in the late 80's I believe.

It was. Senor Naugles was played by the guy who played Harry Mudd and he died around the same time. There was much sadness.

Heh. You don't find endearing the idea of JZ calling and crooning, "How's my meeeeeat muffinnnnn?" at you?

I ran this through the Endearment-o-meter and I'm afraid it's trending negative.

Were the Endearment-o-meter results accompanied by that "you lose!" tune that plays on the Price is Right when the contestant loses?

In my relatively small town we have at least 4 mexican restaurants, 2-4 taquerias (can't remember which are just tiendas), and 3 tex-mex places, too.

I know. And now I want an Carrburritos margarita. Or two.

I worked at Taco Bell.

And yet, I still occasionally eat there.

DH worked there in high school and college. He said it was so clean because everything came pre-packaged and they didn't have to really cook anything. He still likes it today. Admittedly, it's not "authentic" but it's yummy junk fast food.

I liked Mo's. We used to have one in Columbus and we ate there a lot.

I have a pounding headache and a cough. I hope I'm not getting Liv's ick.

For real taco shop mexican food I have to drive to San Diego. There are just so many amazing taco shops there. It isn't that there aren't a lot of great ones here, I mean I can think of at least 10 within half a mile of the house, it's just that they are even better in San Diego.

Aw, my first fish taco was when I was in San Diego for the MLA and ND drove down to keep me company. Of course, now I know it was really just for the tacos.

The chipotle lime tenderloin was of the yum and we had it with yellow rice with green pepper & pineapple and other stuff.

I fear it is now nap time. Especially since I bought new pajamas/inside pants at Target today.

And can I get some sort of props for getting out of Target for less than $100.00?

I'll give you some though I can brag that I once left a Target without having spent ANY MONEY!! And I didn't leave with anything, either!!

I ended up at Rubio's because it was more on my way and had a mesquite shrimp burrito. Is there any way for a burrito not to be a hot mess? It was tasty, though.

As I was leaving someone walked in with a Chipotle bag which was kinda weird.

Turns out the co-worker did want to have lunch with me, but I kinda left when he wasn't looking. Oops.

I can brag that I once left a Target without having spent ANY MONEY!! And I didn't leave with anything, either!!

Did you have no money when you entered the Target?