How is Del Taco regarded compared to Taco Bell?

Visiting LA and tried Del Taco for the first time. The comparison that inevitably comes to mind is Del Taco vs. Taco Bell, mainly because there is Taco Bell everywhere in the country but not Del Taco. Personally Del Taco seemed slightly better than Taco Bell. I say this in a positive way. I would choose Del Taco over Taco Bell, not sure if it's the novelty of it to me.

How do you you guys regard Del Taco vs. Taco Bell? Is there a particular image either chain has for you guys?

A side question: do you guys eat at either of these at all, considering the vast array of low cost, authentic and good quality Mexican food in LA? Or only when other stuff is closed like late at night?