The best fast food chain in the US for 2026 has only one SC restaurant. Here’s where

Fast food may not be the healthiest dining option, but it is one of the most convenient and tasty, especially when you’re short on time.

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Tens of millions of people travel to these restaurants on any given day and are treated to delicious food in a matter of minutes. In South Carolina, there are many different fast food restaurants to choose from. But which one is the best?

To find out, USA Today, a major media company, asked its readers to vote across the country for their favorite fast food restaurants. Once all votes were cast, they released their 2026 Best Fast Food Restaurant ranking, a list of 10 restaurants that are considered the best in the nation. This is a part of their annual USA Today Reader’s Choice 10Best contest.

All the restaurants that were ranked have locations in SC, including the top choice. However, the best fast food restaurant in SC only has one location. Here’s where it’s at:

Del Taco is top fast food chain in US

Del Taco was the most voted-for fast food restaurant in USA Today’s ranking, earning the title of the nation’s best fast food restaurant.

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They’re known for their variety of Mexican food choices, such as burritos, tacos and tostadas, and they also have burgers and fries. Additionally, they have a dedicated breakfast menu, as well as a vegan and vegetarian menu.

The Mexican fast food restaurant used to have a location in Columbia, where it operated for about six years before it closed in 2022.

The Palmetto State went without Del Taco for several years before a new location opened up in Myrtle Beach. Del Taco’s only operation in SC opened up on July 1 this year, and its address is 4570 Dick Pond Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588. They plan to open up another location in Little River later this year.

Top 10 fast food restaurants

If Del Taco doesn’t sound like a winner to you, the nine other fast food restaurants that made the ranking are also located in SC. Here are the top 10 fast food restaurants, according to USA Today’s readers.

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1. Del Taco
2. A&W
3. Chick-fil-A
4. Wendy’s
5. Raising Cane’s
6. Taco Bell
7. McDonald’s
8. Popeyes
9. Zaxby’s
10. Arby’s