Abandoned Taco Bueno - Arlington, TX

Abandoned Taco Bueno - Arlington, TX. Closed due to the chain's struggles with business, this is one of several locations across the DFW area closed and abandoned from poor sales. I didn't have the opportunity to try them out on this Texas trip, so I can't say whether or not their food is good or not but, I am willing to try on my next trip.
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[@news89]

The design of this building is awesome and the skylights is something you don't see anymore. Dang it even with door open and busted drive thru window still can't even get any food.

[@sonmai78]

Thank you for sharing! I grew up in the area and remember this Taco Bueno location. It was there in the late 1990s.

[@timothysherwood5870]

Definitely on Cooper St.!

[@slackingpacking]

Wow! That’s is so bizarre, I would call the real estate company about this.

[@joeydersario2470]

No Max & Erma's on Sawmill they went out of business and no Golden Corral on 161 and mr. Tire so sad that covid-19 has really affected a lot of businesses

[@gradymcclintock3766]

@@joeydersario2470 this closing wasn't covid related

[@joeydersario2470]

@@gradymcclintock3766i was talking about Max & Erma's by my house and Golden Corral

[@gaylenewood7707]

It looks like there's a hole beside the counter that ain't good I bet there's a sink hole somewhere in that place..

[@gradymcclintock3766]

@@gaylenewood7707 walli said there dead roaches in the kitchen I bet that's another reason it closed down

[@garyevans3421]

I’m 57 now, but when I was in high school in the D/FW area, Taco Bueno was great! Their value menu was very good. Some things were dropped, but nothing like the way Taco Bell drops popular items regularly.

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

Keep up the great work man!

[@Mrcruisefever1]

GRM adventures ( when he see the real estate agent number , tell them to lock the door - when he done taping the building or he locks the door )

[@WallieB26]

I usually try to lock the door if I can. This one was busted because of whoever vandalized the place.

[@davidscott8075]

Another awesome Texas video

[@Optopolis]

I feel like a definite Walmart Cart there. Looks like Dollar Tree, Bed Bath Beyond, and more inside too! WOW! 😱😱😱

[@Karmy.]

Nah it's def a Kroger cart, used to work at one Our carts were that same model and had the black advertisement frame on the front and on the back of the child seat just like that one

[@Optopolis]

@@Karmy. Fair enough. I'll say I've seen Walmart carts with that exact seat (or extremely similar). Then again, could be that they got from the same company. My Kingsoopers has the same style/kind of carts my Kmart had except without Kmart engraved on em, so it wouldn't surprise me.

[@Karmy.]

@@Optopolis yeah probably is the same model but Kroger is the only chain I know of to use those advertisement frames

[@SkyWarrior100]

Haven't had taco bueno since 2015, I remember their food being good actually.

[@joshhunyady6819]

Good video Wallie. Keep up the good work.

[@doug9066]

Our Taco Bueno Lubbock locations closed some several years ago, been so long I had forgotten but the former locations are all restaurants agsin. Last time I ate at one was in Kansas City, Kansas/Missouri some few years ago or so. Thank you for sharing Wallie and Kayla! 🙂👍

[@sonmai78]

I went to Texas Tech and remember there were way more Taco Villas than Taco Buenos!

[@WallieB26]

Wow, I didn't know Taco Bueno extended that far. I thought it was just a DFW chain. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@doug9066]

@@sonmai78 there were 4 Taco Bueno's of I remember right & your right way too many Taco Villa's in Lubbock. Taco Bell built a new restaurant on 50th Street recently close to Avenue Q where Josies used to be in a former Pizza Hut. Taco Villa is always busy but I think Rosa's Tortilla Factory Cafe (if spelled right) is busier then Taco Villa in my opinion.

[@doug9066]

@@WallieB26 👍

[@jasong3652]

I ate at a taco bueno about 4 years ago in Conway, AR and it was actually really good!

[@shaunonsite]

Heh, I remember when that Walmart was called Hypermart. Used to go there a lot to play video games when we were not at the Comp USA around the corner. And wait, that Taco Bueno is gone?! Man... I have been away from home for far too long. So much of my childhood is going away when I see these videos. I'm actually curious to see what else is closed in my hometown...

[@MrIceman22]

Thanks Sharing this video Interesting Building for sure it reminds me of the old taco bell we had before they move to a bigger building

[@GLeibniz1716]

I guess taco bueno is mal and finito. The ljs roof looks like warehouse roof. Be safe that was a fun vid!

[@brandonb.6099]

Love the burnt orange color on the outside of that place.

[@e.andyzamo490]

Whoa that's interesting and funny!

[@kimgab123]

I used to go to the original one in abilene, texas. It used to be my favorite place to eat.

[@jet34thehawk]

Awesome video 👌👌

[@michaelblair5767]

It looks like you had a lot of fun on your trip to Texas

[@JMShearer]

Looks like it might have been an interesting place when it was open. And first thing that came to mind when you found those bees in there was "Bees. No Bueno."

[@sayvianhollimon3118]

Never heard of these but the outside reminds me of a 90s style taco bell Really cool you got in though and the funny things that you guys said!

[@Karmy.]

I thought this was a Not Fooling Anybody local restaurant at first

[@misterhat5823]

Hypermart USA was actually owned by Walmart.

[@mallaholicretailadventures]

Wow that trashed in only a matter of months. No bueno.

[@gradymcclintock3766]

The bulington moved in to the old toys r us down the road

[@kilebogart]

Wallie. The Black and Green shopping cart is Dollar Tree.

[@gaylenewood7707]

Well the dollar tree I go to have black and yellow carts kind a like dollar general does.

[@WallieB26]

Cool!

[@davidbeeson1178]

I have never seen old hyper Walmart or whatever it's called. Man you said Tacos now I want some, maybe that's what I'll have for lunch tomorrow.

[@thomascunningham5483]

In the past, Taco Bueno was a great place, but they changed the formula for the taco shell, and the quality went downhill. Too bad. They had a great breakfast quesadilla too.

[@StantonsJourneys]

Wierd place to get your freak on lmaooooo. Awesome you got inside 😀. Good video as always 👍

[@zoefaith120]

Even, taco people like to get they groove on. Naughty people in weird places.

[@gaylenewood7707]

Well at least someone got their taco and burrito combo fix 😉😅.

[@zoefaith120]

@@gaylenewood7707 good one. It's all about how the package looks , when your you to use it. Lol

[@WallieB26]

LOL!

[@Cferr13]

Are u taking day trips to Texas if not how long have you been there??

[@adamsATSfan415]

crazy i never ate at a Taco Bueno also just like what wallie says im around the Pennsylvania, Westvirginia, Ohio Area ish and i never Knew about this Chain It's sad there's alot of abandoned ones also I guess i can't get a burrito because this Taco Bueno is Permanently closed.

[@danestegman155]

What a mess of a place! Too bad people take advantage of this! It should be locked up! Good video!

[@derekw6811]

Taco Bueno went down the crapper. Terrible food.

[@WallieB26]

Thats what I heard.

[@akechi_gaming7154]

That's the one next to that big Walmart right near other long John silvers

[@forestjordan6095]

I believe the Burlington coat factory use to be a sams club way back in the day, taco bueno and cabana have been struggling around here, I think because of taco bells prices and taco casa's growing popularity, and Wallie if you havent been to a taco casa yet its a must try when your in Texas!

[@forestjordan6095]

@NOYOU XD ive read other peoples post on a fw memory group im in thats talked about, if you get on google and look at it it looks a lot like a sams too, even right next to a walmart, but it was short lived, but remember I said I believe dont hold me accountable too it lol

[@forestjordan6095]

@NOYOU XD I couldnt find the original post about it since it was years ago, but I asked in another Arlington group called remember in Arlington when and most people in that thread but a few seem to remember it as a short lived sams

[@mateostrainsexplorationsan3706]

It looks like it used to Be a taco bell.

[@WallieB26]

It has a similar look!

[@alanlough638]

A great video, Wallie! Is Taco Bueno a subsidiary of Taco Bell? I'm just wondering.

[@gradymcclintock6160]

I dont think it is

[@matthewmfreeman1235]

Hey wallieb26 like your T-shirt

[@cecvestal7776]

Cool

[@adamsATSfan415]

agreed we don't have this chain in Westvirginia/Pennsylvania i don't think atleast in the Washington Pa/Pittsburgh Area/Wheeling WV area we don't unless if it was just in Texas.

[@matthewcampbell7985]

Taco bueno Arlington is closed just 11 days after my 31st birthday. That's awful!

[@WallieB26]

Thats a shame.

[@kilebogart]

Trucker Jukebox is in the area. Wallie you and Trucker Jukebox could do a meet up.

[@burtman9649]

I worked at the Taco Bueno in Pantego as my first job in 1996, and thats when Señor Bueno was choking his Chili Pepper! 🌶🤣🌶🔥💩🌮

[@MiniMediaMovies]

I just heard some dudes said “Sup” 😮at 5:22

[@bobbyjohnson7246]

You’re going to the bad parts of town, like south Arlington, north Richland hills (complete shit hole city), haltom city, etc. that’s why these places are closed. There are a bunch of Buenos open further north near Coppell, flower mound, Carrollton, etc.

[@raiya86ify]

i live in arlington and never knew this existed

[@raiya86ify]

is this off cooper???

[@WallieB26]

I'm not sure. I'm not from the area though. Kayla who was in the video with me may know. I'll have to ask her.

[@gradymcclintock3766]

No free soda that's a bummer

[@danielnieto2566]

When I drive by a taco bueno, I pass them and hope a taco bell is further down the street.

[@WallieB26]

They're that bad?

[@A1fnxxx]

U have bad taste

[@gradymcclintock3766]

There's one still open in Arlington it's on green oaks and 20

[@thegorn68]

The one on Collins in North Arlington near I-30 is still there and there's one in Pantego on Pioneer.

[@gradymcclintock3766]

I seen they opened a. New one on cooper

[@SearsCool]

I think I saw another abandoned Taco Bueno also in Arlington, I see it when I go the Parks Mall nevermind i think it's still open

[@gradymcclintock3766]

Yes there is one open and down the road from this is another closed location

[@SearsCool]

Grady Mcclintock no it's near a whataburger

[@gradymcclintock3766]

@NOYOU XD there's one open on green oaks and 20 that one's been there forever

[@davidellis5141]

Taco Bueno esta no bien. 🌮 😝

[@gerardcarriera7052]

Taco Cucaracha.

[@thepinkyprincesspoetc.a.5767]

Never heard of this place here in Utah...Cool you got in...I hate Roches too...🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳🪳❤️

[@nikkifoxx8557]

Is that the one off 20??

[@gradymcclintock6160]

This place is reopened as something else now

[@JasonVoorhees2011]

They went into Chapter 11 bankruptcy early last year, so I assume that's why they closed some of these. Hell, just go a little further down Cooper and lo and behold, there's another abandoned one. I don't eat at Taco Bueno that often anyway because it's some of the blandest Tex-Mex I have ever had. You may as well be eating a plank of wood TBH. Last couple of times I went was to one close to where I work and not only was the food terrible, but the service sucked too. Got my order wrong multiple times and the last time I went it took like 10-15 minutes just to get a damn coupon to work. After that I was like "Yeah, I think I've had enough Taco Bueno for a lifetime." Why go there anyway when Taco Bell and Taco Cabana is like 10 times better?

[@clairelfhs02]

This might be more of a Kayla question, but how does Taco Bueno compare to someplace like Taco Bell?

[@shakarussanders9911]

Bueno cooks their food fresh in the morning that always separated them from Taco bell Bueno was my first job

[@Cristini8]

That’s insane!! That it was open! When Kayla said “sup” hahaa that scared me haha I thought somebody else was in there

[@adamsATSfan415]

cool i will check your channel i do abandoned places on google maps my computer has been crazy and i hadn't been able to upload.

[@Cristini8]

Adam Esposito oh awesome!!! Thank you for looking at my channel :)

[@adamsATSfan415]

@@Cristini8 your welcome on google maps i have a abandoned USA Series on my channel, Abandoned Kentucky Series, Abandoned Westvirginia series, and a Abandoned Ohio series i plan on doing This Taco Bueno next if i can find it on google maps on street review i only do abandoned places on google maps because my parents are worried i will get arrested when im filming but i know when a sign says No Trespassing not to film the place, and i know i can't film the abandoned place or skip the parts if i see a homeless person, Also if i am on a busy i road i know i shouldn't Go inside if the door is open unless if there's a way i can go in another way so no one could see me also i will be fine also i am 17 1/2

[@parkertaylor8917]

What is taco Bueno

[@evanwilliams6406]

Covered wagon Walmart.

[@Optopolis]

Want good tacos? Just visit this Bueno Taco... Probably won't get much good out of here sadly 😂

[@gaylenewood7707]

Well if your on a nice diet go to that place seeing bugs and rubbers will help you stay away from food🤢.

[@MarkMclaughlin-qm8kq]

Taco Bueno use to only have fresh food not canned or processed it was all homemade. About 8 years ago they changed went more like Taco Bell which taste like cheap crap. Where i live Taco Casa is number 1 u get plenty of meat and bean and cheese plus it freshmade. There still a Taco Bueno here they just cheap on meat beans cheese and it tastes processed not homemade no more. We have alot of local Mexican food places northenos and sevies they got giant burritos way better than Bueno plus it fresh made. Taco Bueno made a run for years in Texas as has Taco bell i think both will go the way of Sears times change people food choices change only the strongest survive Taco Bueno of 1980s had something then lost it i doubt they find there way back but there hope little Caesar came back.

[@jodyrayvictor]

So when Kayla did that deep hello that scared the hell out of me. Also 8:08 let your freak flag fly I guess is why anyone would bang in an abandoned restaurant. Lol

[@masterlast4139]

I guess IT wasn't that bueno!!

[@WallieB26]

LOL!

[@jonathancreveling5658]

Taco SADno, Taco FAILno

[@brader2k6]

Who else thought it said Taco Bell at first

[@chrisjohnson-kz1qy]

People have no respect for places

[@jonathancreveling5658]

How could've all of these bees died in there?

[@mightybk]

When you are having sex in an abandoned fast food place filled with dead bees and roaches, it is important to ave safe sex.

[@2004RADMAN]

Please contact taco Bell.

[@chrisjohnson-kz1qy]

Well if your homeless then yeah