US$83 for three combo meals sets the tone here
Airside in Terminal A after security, Taco Bell at PUJ hits harder on price than on flavor. One Tripadvisor family reports an US$83 bill for three people, and that matches the general gripe: standard US-style fast food at resort prices. It’s your familiar tacos, burritos, and combo meals, just with a markup that can run several times what you’d pay at a mall in the States.
Figure on combo meals landing in the US$15–25 range once you convert from pesos and add a drink, based on those “US$83 for three” datapoints. There’s no dollar menu and no value box magic here. You’re paying for being in Terminal A’s airside zone, where Taco Bell, Wendy’s, and a few bars more or less control the quick-food options before gates A1–A9.
Regulars on Facebook and Tripadvisor say they eat at the resort buffet or in town, then just grab water at the airport, specifically to dodge Taco Bell’s inflated pricing. One thread calls PUJ fast food a “total rip‑off,” lumping Taco Bell in with Wendy’s and others as poor value versus resort food that was already paid for. If you show up hungry, you’re basically accepting the markup.
Quality tracks with lower‑end US mall Taco Bells: lukewarm tacos, lots of refried beans, and very basic presentation, not the worst, just underwhelming for US$20-ish combo meals. Portions are standard brand sizing, so don’t expect an oversized burrito to compensate. Drinks are fountain with plenty of ice, so a large soda can sting extra since refills aren’t always honored on busy days.
Watch out for: surprise totals when you mix combos, extra tacos, and drinks; that’s how you hit US$80+ fast. Lines can also back up around big North American departures out of Terminal A, so a “quick bite” can turn into a 20‑minute queue plus prep time.
Tip: eat a full meal at your resort at least 90 minutes before your transfer, then use Taco Bell only for a single snack item or drink if your flight from Terminal A runs late.