Springfield has five Taco Bell restaurants these days, but the history of the city’s first such site triggered a flood of memories for residents this week. Rhonda Jo Gram posted in the Clark County Food Fiends group on Facebook a historical reminder: The first Taco Bell east of the Mississippi River opened in Springfield in 1968. The Taco Bell post on Food Fiends attracted more than 100 comments and more than 60 shares by many who remembered Lopez and the food. Credit: Bill Lackey Credit: Bill LackeyHe also made Bell-burgers at the original Taco Bell at 2100 E. Main St. that were good memories for commenters. News-Sun archives show Louisa Flook, Miss Springfield 1968, cutting the ribbon, with Lopez and other Taco Bell officials on hand.

Source: Daily Sun August 10, 2023 14:11 UTC