Border Patrol

So I had some time after class to eat some authentic Mexican cuisine: Taco Bell Chalupas. I, of course, received the service thats as genuine as its food.

I walk in there and I have two of the workers with their backs turned to me. They were apparently at what they call the "line" making food or just being lazy. I still cant tell. Another one saw me walk in and tries to hide in the corner...but she chose the corner right next to the register as if I wouldnt spot her rotund Latina body and poorly dyed blonde hair. What makes it worse is that shes trying to signal her two other lazy compadres. She does this point motion where she doesnt extend her arm, but keeps it close to her body and only extends her hand using her wrist. I guess today wont be the day where I get to see a Mexican Ninja.

Apparently, the three amigos were just waiting for their boss or at least the only person that spoke English. As I was paying, I noticed the corner next to the register was less one Mexican. She someone Puerto Rican Judoed her way to the other side of the machines to be lazy out of sight.

So my order comes up as I approach the counter Im asked for my receipt to verify that its my order. Im looking around and I dont have it. More importantly, I look around and Im the only customer in the there. He isnt letting me take my food! It becomes a tug-of-war with me and Senor. Whoever has a majority of the crunchy taco on their side by the time the next customer comes in, wins. But really, I was irrate and hungry when I asked him,"Are you going for Manager of the Year? Its JUST me in here." Here I find that his argument skills were as poor as his English skills cause his response was,"The Manajers busy." So Im like,"YOU RANG ME UP!" and if this really were a rope, Id have landed on my ass by how quickly he let go. If this were the World Cup, the score would be Philippines: 1 Mexico: 0.

As I leave, I look over to see the same backs that kindly greeted me when I walked in 30 min. ago. "Looks wet." I say as I sprint out of there dodging Mild, Medium and Fire packets.

-M.Natti