Authentic Mexican flavors! It's a little taqueria inside a Mexican store downtown Dubuque, IA. The…read morefood is amazing! Delicious and affordable with great portions. The family that own it are wonderful people! It is take-out only, so bring it home or go to Monk's to enjoy it with your favorite coffee or adult beverages!

Ok I've been eating from here for probably about twenty years. I've traveled out west quite a bit,…read moreand on different occasions. During my travels I've tried other taco places, and to be honest. I have not found a more delicious taco or burrito anywhere!

The employees do not smile I'm wondering why businesses these days do not teach employees to smile…read moreand be nice to the customer. If you go to Jersey Mike's, you'll see a good example of a company that has their employees be kind of the customer Another thing is they treat the rice and beans here like it's meat and they hardly give you any. I always have to ask for an extra scoop of rice and beans and it's so annoying having to ask every time. Have your employees be a little nicer and give a normal portion of rice and beans as a base and I would've gave you five stars

Healthy, fresh and fast menu…read more Service is friendly and helpful. Popular lunch spot during the week. Weekends very quiet, but consistent service.

A groups of us went here today for a work lunch. This was the first time all of us have been here…read moreand from the moment we walked in, greeted by the waitress and immediately felt welcomed. Our waitress was kind, helpful, and patient. She offered recommendations when I asked; the chef was accommodating when I asked about taking crème brûlée to go and provided some berries with the cheesecake when we asked. I can't express how much we all liked this place and can't wait to be back.

Great food! Awesome drinks! Prices are great too! Atmosphere was very casual and not so much…read moreemphasis on the Bar! Loved it!

Juan is AN AMAZING server, in a great mood every time we see him and extremely kind, the food is…read moreabsolutely amazing and tastes great no matter what, drinks are yummmmm Amazing place to go to for dates, fun nights with good food, and family friendly for the kiddos as well, will definitely be regulars!!

The salsa/chips and the food was not good at all, as a matter of fact it was even gross, the…read moremargarita was even worse. The only thing that I have one star for it that my server was attentive and friendly. I will not be going back

Stopped in last night for a beer and a snack. It was my first time in town. I had the Bubba IPA…read morewhich I really enjoyed. I also got the fried pickles. I am sure it is for efficiency when they get busy but I found the food system slightly weird. You order with the bartender who gives you a buzzer and then you have to walk out of the restaurant (still indoors) and down the hall to pick up your food. Not far but the concept is odd considing you are tipping the bartender for the total bill but they don't even bring your food. Additionally, because I was dining solo I carried my beer and belongings with me to pick up food because I did not want to leave my drink unattended. I mean it works but I still think it's weird.

What a fantastic concept! We came in early on a Sunday for lunch and to enjoy the arcade and were…read morepleasantly surprised by the food/beverage offerings. The girls got a root beer float and the toffee butterscotch beer and both were yummy! We got some loaded fries, peach bourbon wings and fish tacos and everything was delicious. Friendly and fast service from the bar and they were very helpful in explaining where we needed to go to pick-up the food (at the back of the facility). The arcade has new and old games (pac man and donkey kong, but also a claw machine and shooting/driving games). I would definitely check this out no matter your age or interests because there is something for everyone.

Great waitstaff, fast food, fantastic kids meals, appreciate how much homemade there is. Amazing…read morevegetable soup- solid stop. Good vibe. Slight cons- no prices on drinks, slightly expensive for steak tacos for two.

I got the tuna bowl here and it was fantastic. My wife got a burger and loved it. Their menu is…read morepretty well labeled with gluten-free options and since I am celiac, that matters a lot. It had some cool atmosphere and cool people too. I would definitely come back here again

We went for dinner with the family. The food was good, but the chips always seemed to be a little…read moreburnt. Service was slow. My daughter took part of her meal home. They charged her $1 for a little bag to carry it in and failed to mention the additional charge. Will not be back.

My most favorite Mexican Restaurant in IOWA…read more The food is very good with a wide diversity. The staff is pleasant and friendly and the drinks are perfect.

Stopped down there with my friends when we were in town for the Velocity Festival plenty of food…read moreoptions, as well as brews and so on. Food was yummy. The service was excellent. We enjoyed our so very much highly recommend if your in the area to give it a try.

We stopped in for dinner during a recent road trip and I'm glad we picked this place. It was…read morelocated in an old building, maybe it was a church? But the interior was very cool and the area was very pretty. They have a nice outdoor patio, inside bar and table seating. Plus they have several arcade games and sweet merchandise. Service was friendly and everything was clean. They had quite a few beers on tap so I opted for a flight. I sampled the cramden bike-fruited sour, Punchy the clown-sour, Bangers-Strawberry Rhubarb Piehole-gluten free sour, and I Gotta Have My Hops-imperial ipa. They were all really good but my favorite was the strawberry rhubarb. It wasn't overly sour but was more sweet and was just a nice, light, summery drink. For dinner I had the Cuban B-smoked pulled pork, ham, pickle chips, honey mustard, and Swiss cheese on a hoagie roll. It came with a side of fries. The Cuban was delicious. The flavor was Smokey and sweet with a little acidity. It was really well balanced and was very tasty. Highly recommend. The fries were crispy and crunchy and not overly salted. I'd definitely order them again. Highly recommend that you stop in if you're in the area. If we end up around here again, we'll definitely stop in again.

Ordered delivery from this location on September 21, 2025 through the Taco John's app. My order…read moreincluded a six pack and a pound with three sides of cheese sauce. Upon receiving my order, it did not include any of the six soft shell tacos with added tomatoes, only one of the two servings of potato oles, and one cheese sauce, along with the delivery being late and food cold. I promptly called the restaurant and was advised by the lady I spoke with that she had "bagged the food" herself and it was there. I stated the food was missing and I had not received it. She then offered to remake the order but I would have to come pick it up or she could give me a refund. I advised that picking the order up defeated the purpose of ordering delivery and would like a refund. She advised she would process a refund. It's nearly two weeks later and my refund has not yet been received. I will never do business with Taco John's again after not only being lied to about a refund, but also for spending nearly $60 altogether on food, delivery fees, and tip and not receiving the bulk of my order.

absolutely outstanding, ordered the sausage breakfast scrambler, no missing ingredients. I dined…read morein, very clean and tidy environment. I will say, the server that served me was a tad to nice, maybe he wanted my number or something.

2 adults, 2 kids on vaca in Dubuque, IA We went here for…read moredinner and breakfast + Super friendly and nice staff + Delicious food! I had salmon with fries and steamed vegetables. Husband had BBQ chicken with rice and steamed asparagus. Kids ate free because we were guests of the Holiday Inn, the hotel attached to River Rock Kitchen & Tap. The kids liked their mac and cheese and chicken fingers and fries. My 7 year old like the chicken fingers so much, he ordered a second round (which we paid for, this time). Our sweet waitress gave ice cream to the kids after dinner. That totally made their day! + Clean restaurant + There is a bar area with TVs for those business travelers. We observed a lot of business people at the bar area that day. + Limited outdoor seating available if you prefer + Affordable Highly recommended!

I strongly agree with the other negative reviews about this establishment. The brunette working…read morebehind the bar displayed completely unacceptable behavior and should not be working in a customer-facing position. We were ignored, made to feel unwelcome, and treated in a manner that felt discriminatory. There is no excuse for treating paying customers this way. I contacted corporate and was told the manager would handle the situation. The manager said he would "look into it," but nothing happened. Instead of receiving a sincere apology or seeing any meaningful accountability, I was offered a gift card and told the employee would be "retrained and coached." A gift card does not make up for discriminatory treatment, and basic respect, acknowledgment, and professionalism should not require coaching. This clearly does not appear to be an isolated incident. Ralphie's review describes a very similar experience, suggesting a larger problem at this location. Corporate needs to conduct a serious investigation into both the staff's conduct and management's failure to address these complaints properly. I will also be filing a formal complaint with the Better Business Bureau. Do not waste your time or money here. Save yourself the frustration and support a local small business that will actually value and respect its customers.