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    Taco John's

    1.7 (15 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    I used to love Taco Johns, but something has changed in the last 6 months or so. Now the flavors are substandard -- it doesn't taste any better than Taco Bell. The sauce packs are runny and flavorless and the meat has that "off" taste that I always associated with Taco Bell. My last several visits (different days/locations have been disappointing. Did they change leadership or suppliers or something -- the degradation of quality is significant and wasn't tied to just one location or visit. Over the weekend, the food quality/safety took another nosedive, and we actually had to toss our order from the Eagan location in the trash after narrowly avoiding what could have been serious mouth/throat problems due to some type of sharp foreign object (almost looked like part of a cactus or thorn) that I barely avoided swallowing. I've been a hardcore Taco Johns fan and advocate for 30 years (and my kids for 10) we aren't going back.

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    Mary T.

    This Taco John's is fairly new. It takes over from DQ, which I never frequented. It always looked closed whenever I passed by it. A few Tuesday ago, I went to see a movie. I was hungry afterwards. As I drove back to the hotel, I remembered this Taco John's and decided to try it out. I heard about Taco John's on The Jason Show several months ago. I saw segments on how various items are made and was intrigued. It was roughly 9:15 pm when I had arrived at the drive-thru. The place closes at 10 pm each night. I was thankful to be in at the drive-thru with a bit of a lineup. I didn't want a huge meal. When I got to the order area, I had a helpful woman guide me through the various parts of my combo. I got the two softshell tacos combo. By default, the tacos are beef. You can also get chicken. It comes with a small drink and potato olés. I got a Diet Pepsi as my drink. She asked me if I wanted any dipping sauces. I passed. The wait wasn't all that long. When I got to the window, I handed my credit card to the woman. The transaction went through fine. I got my drink first, followed by my food. I thanked the woman and left. What's interesting about Taco John's is that they have interesting processes when it comes to handing over food and drinks to customers. When a customer has paid for a drink, the drink must be handed to the customer with the receipt. This action did happen to me. Another fun process rule is that you only get one napkin for each item in your order, minus the drink. So, I got three napkins. You can break this rule by asking for more napkins. Some people are messy eaters or are klutzy. Yes, I speak from experience. I got back to the hotel room to eat. I had to have a few potato olés first. OMG! They were so good. Each one had a mashed potato-like interior with a tater tot exterior. What?! I was so blown away by how yummy each one was. I absolutely loved them. Olé! My softshell tacos were delicious. The beef was flavourful. The ingredients were fresh. By default, it comes with mild sauce. You can ask for hot sauce if you want some heat. The softshells weren't soggy and held up well. My Diet Pepsi hit the spot. I needed it to wash everything down. The beverage menu also had cold-brewed coffee. I didn't want to drink coffee at night, but I'll need to give it a shot (pun intended) to see what it tastes like. I had a wonderful first experience at a Taco John's. A change from Taco Bell was nice. Both are fairly close to each other, but the potato olés are making me a Taco John's fan now. I'll be back. Maybe I'll give the breakfast menu a try next time and get some dessert, too. (28)

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    Cassie M.

    Had a bizarre craving for Potato Oles. Waited forever in the drive thru line to eventually get my small little pot of fried taters. The first few bites hit the spot. Hot, crispy, fresh out of the frier. But these lost their luster quickly and after a few more a few minutes later, I felt like I was eating just straight grease nuggets. I couldn't finish them and regretted the ones I ate as I developed heartburn and a tummy ache. Lesson learned. Don't listen to that passing craving.

    Akshay R.

    This is a new establishment here and it's trying to keep up. We took fried chicken taco, chicken quesadilla and steak & potato griller. We took in drive thru and they did take time to get us the order. It's new so they are taking there time. May be they will get on track faster. Food was good and little costly than the Taco Bell I felt. they have different menu options to choose from. And it takes time to read all of them as it's new menu for it.

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    Such a great staple Mexican spot. They start you off with a complimentary basket of chips, salsa,…read moreand their signature white dip, which honestly tastes kind of like ranch and is so good. The food is always solid. I love the carne asada tacos and the fajitas, especially the steak and chicken combo. They come with classic sides of rice and beans, and everything is consistently flavorful. The margaritas are a must and always are strong. The service is always great. Staff is quick, friendly, and very attentive. They make you feel welcomed right away and take good care of you throughout your meal. The vibe is casual and comfortable, making it an easy go-to spot. There's plenty of parking, and they also have a patio which is great in the warmer months.

    Favorite Mexican Restaurant!!!…read more Starter: Bring complimentary basket of chips, salsa and white dip (tastes like ranch- sometimes have to ask for white dip) otherwise worth ordering!!!! *The white dip is one of the main reasons why we go* Food: My go to- Bean burrito with no red sauce *Tried the bean chalupa- wouldn't order again, cheese quesadilla was tasty! *3 tacos: chicken and beef - always good *Side of rice and beans *Margarita- A must! Service is always good! Staff are quick and always friendly! Casual and comfortable Parking: Free parking lot Close to shopping *Support small business*

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    Literally a hole in the wall that you order through tucked inside a gas station that has the best…read moreMexican food around. Worth it even though it's a bit sketchy.

    I really like the story that gets told about how this cookie-cutter gas station has a food counter…read morewith mind-blowing food. But that last part doesn't match my experience. I had so-so birria tacos (no consomme, single soft-corn tortilla) and so-so horchata (served in a sealed bag that looks like an IV pouch, actually kind of funny), along with a tasty and particularly juicy elote. My friend got the Asada Mulita and he quite enjoyed it. That seemed like a good deal for $9, and $4.90 per taco for what I got is okay. The ambiance absolutely does not rise above what you would expect from an unremarkable, utilitarian convenience store with a few tables that aren't routinely wiped down. You can order online (highly recommended) or from a screen near their covered-up window. Whenever a food place is clearly hiding its employees from its customers, I'm nervous that I will be ignored. But someone was constantly popping out and asking people what their names were, and telling them how many minutes they can expect to wait. (Waiting = standing next to the salty snacks shelves.) I see now that they have Al Pastor Chicken with Pineapple Pico and I definitely want to come back and try that. Maybe I'll raise my rating if I love it. Meanwhile, I'd recommend considering this at least for the experience, but order ahead and expect a 30-minute wait. Also note that they close at 7pm.

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