There’s a new kid on the Gainesville taco block this year: Del Taco.
The chain is the latest to open in the city, so we decided to put it up against its fast-food rival, Taco Bell, and a local — and authentic — favorite, Taqueria El Mercadito.
A tripleheader taco taste test between Del Taco, Taco Bell and Taqueria El Mercadito
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