12 Rude Things Floridians Do at Taco Bell—When Did Manners Get Left Off the Menu?
There’s always that one Floridian who knows their Taco Bell order like clockwork—a seasoned regular who swings by a few times a week, knows when the line is shortest, and doesn’t need to study the menu.
But that same regular has also seen the worst of customer behavior: People holding up the drive-thru for ten minutes, yelling over a missing sauce packet, or leaving a booth looking like a burrito exploded.
Here are some of the rudest things people do at Taco Bell that make customers cringe and employees groan.
Holding Up the Drive-Thru
Drive-thrus are meant to be quick. But some people pull up and freeze like they’ve never heard of a taco before.
Instead of knowing what they want—or even glancing at the menu ahead of time—they sit there debating every ingredient in a Cheesy Gordita Crunch like they’re ordering at a five-star restaurant.
Meanwhile, the line behind them grows longer. The worker inside has to keep saying “Take your time,” while watching the timer tick and the pressure build.
Other customers are trapped behind, just trying to grab dinner before their kid’s soccer practice or their night shift.
If you’re craving something, great! But try to have at least a rough idea before you hit the speaker.
Many of Taco Bell’s items aren’t new. Just pick and keep it moving.
Remaking Their Entire Order at the Window
Some customers order, let’s say, a Mexican Pizza at Taco Bell’s drive-thru speaker and seem totally happy.
But by the time they reach the window to pay, everything changes. Suddenly, they want to replace the pizza with a burrito, switch out the drink, and toss in some Cinnamon Twists “if it’s not too late.”
Spoiler: It usually is.
Changing your mind once is understandable, but redoing your whole order at the window slows everyone down. The kitchen already started prepping your food, and now they have to redo everything while other cars pile up.
Want something different?
Let the staff know before the line starts moving. Besides, that Mexican Pizza deserves better than being ditched mid-transaction.
Leaving a Trail of Wrappers
Dine-in Taco Bell customers have a habit of making themselves at home—which is fine unless they treat the place like a trash can.
You’ve probably seen it: empty cups, half-open sauce packets, and crumpled Beefy 5-Layer Burrito wrappers left right on the table like someone else will handle it.
Taco Bell workers already have a lot to do, from taking orders to refilling the soda machine. They shouldn’t have to scrape dried beans off the table because someone couldn’t walk ten feet to get napkins.
It takes little effort to clean up after yourself.
Wipe up that dropped lettuce. Throw away your trash. Don’t turn your booth into a burrito graveyard.
Taking All the Condiments
Taco Bell sauces are free, but they’re not meant to be hoarded like rare collectibles.
Some customers grabbing their Chalupa Supreme think it’s totally normal to swipe two handfuls of Hot Sauce packets—then dump even more in their bag, “just in case.”
Not only does this leave other people sauce-less, but it creates waste and an unnecessary mess at the sauce counter.
Employees have to restock more often, and other customers have to wait just to grab a couple for their tacos.
If you need extra sauce, sure—take a few. But there’s no need to fill your glove box with spares.
Filming Employees
Some social media-savvy customers try to go viral at Taco Bell by recording the workers without permission.
They might ask weird questions at the counter while filming or unbox their Crunchwrap Supreme like they’re reviewing a five-star chef’s masterpiece—only to complain for the camera.
This puts employees in an awkward spot. They’re just trying to do their jobs, not star in a video they didn’t agree to be in. It’s not fair to use them for content without asking first.
Film your Crunchwrap if you want. Post a selfie. But keep the camera off the crew unless they’re cool with it.
They’re busy making your food, not auditioning for YouTube.
Complaining Loudly About the Price
Taco Bell is known for being cheap. But some customers still get fired up over the cost of, say, a Grilled Cheese Burrito, especially when it’s part of a combo.
They’ll stand at the counter, loudly question every price, compare it to what they “used to pay,” or accuse the staff of marking things up just for them.
The truth is, employees don’t make the prices. They don’t control inflation. They’re just trying to take your order and move on to the next customer.
Holding up the line to complain about $4.99 won’t change anything—except maybe the mood of everyone behind you.
If the price seems high, skip the combo or grab something else. But don’t take it out on the person who just asked if you wanted that burrito with beef or steak.
Camping in a Booth for Hours
PSA: Ordering one Chicken Quesadilla doesn’t mean you’re entitled to a Taco Bell booth for the entire day.
Some customers treat Taco Bell like a coworking space, hanging around long after their food is gone—or sometimes with no food at all.
It’s frustrating during busy hours when seating is limited. People who actually want to eat end up waiting while someone scrolls TikTok or has a call with their coworker.
If you’re done eating, don’t overstay your welcome.
Taco Bell likely won’t kick you out—but they’re not hosting your book club either.
Cutting the Line to Order
We’ve all seen the person who walks in, skips the line, and starts shouting their order at the counter like they own the place.
“Yeah, give me one Doritos Locos Taco and a Pepsi,” they say, ignoring the ten people already waiting their turn.
It’s rude, plain and simple. Employees either have to stop and explain the line system or awkwardly take the order to avoid a scene.
Meanwhile, the customers behind them feel disrespected and annoyed.
Taco Bell has a system. It’s called waiting in line. It’s not complicated, and it applies to everyone—even if you’re just ordering “one quick thing.”
Throwing a Fit Over a Missing Something
Mistakes happen. Maybe the Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes didn’t make it into your bag.
That’s annoying, sure—but not a reason to yell, slam your tray, or demand a full refund over one couple-of-dollars side item.
Taco Bell’s staff is usually happy to fix the problem if you ask nicely. But when customers come in hot, it creates tension and makes the place feel unpleasant for everyone.
If your order’s off, speak up—but keep it chill.
You’re more likely to get a fast fix when you’re not throwing a tantrum over spuds and sour cream.
Using the Bathroom Without Buying Anything
Popping in to use the restroom isn’t uncommon at fast food restaurants, but it gets shady when people clearly have no intention of buying anything—not even a taco.
They use the restroom, leave trash behind, and vanish without a single item bought or a thank you spoken.
Taco Bell’s bathrooms are meant for paying customers. Staff has to clean them regularly, and when people treat them like highway pit stops, it adds stress to an already tough shift.
Need to use the restroom? Grab a soda or a snack.
You’re not required to spend a fortune—but don’t be a freeloader.
Letting Kids Run Wild
Bringing kids to Taco Bell is totally fine; everyone deserves a taco night. But once the food’s gone and the boredom sets in, some parents let their little ones turn the dining room into a playground.
You’ll see kids climbing on booths, scattering straw wrappers, and even running behind the counter if no one’s watching.
Meanwhile, the workers are trying to focus on making Steak Soft Tacos and keeping the front clean. Instead, they’re dodging kids while trying not to spill a tray of Nachos BellGrande.
No one expects total silence, but letting kids run wild while staff and other diners try to enjoy their meals isn’t fair.
Blasting a Loud Phone Call
It’s one thing to take a quick call at Taco Bell. It’s another to loudly discuss your cousin’s relationship drama while scarfing down a Power Bowl on speakerphone.
Nobody else wants to hear about it—not the next table over, not the person wiping down trays, and definitely not the guy just trying to eat in peace.
Loud phone talkers turn Taco Bell from a chill spot into an echo chamber of oversharing.
Use headphones, step outside, or keep your volume low.
Tacos are meant to be shared. Your personal business? Not so much.
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