The cold, wet weather didn't deter a host of hungry folk waiting up to one hour and a half to try a tasty Taco Bell meal on Monday.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The first day of trading at Albion Park Rail for the famed US Tex-Mex takeaway chain went better than expected.
Kasey Collins, brand manager of Restaurant Brands Australia, the company behind the outlet, said it was a great first day.
"It's a little cold and wet but customers have been really patient," she said.
"I'd say we've had about 600 people drop by from 10am to 5.30pm.
"We don't close until 10pm and judging by the amount of people waiting now, I reckon we'll get at least 1000 customers through today."
When this reporter dropped by Taco Bell, about 30 cars were lined along Princes Highway waiting to place their order via drive-through.
Another 50 odd people were waiting to get in, some lined up in a special tent outside to keep out of the rain.
Albion Park father-son duo Shane and Quinn Schutz waited about an hour to get their meal.
Having tried Taco Bell before while holidaying in the USA, the pair were willing to wait as long as it took.
"It's really good. Everyone loves good Mexican," Shane said.
Teenagers Sarah Smith and Teagan Tickner just wanted to see "what all the fuss was about".
We depend on subscription revenue to support our journalism. If you are able, please subscribe here. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support.