Excellent Fast Food taco joint . Very friendly staff . They are always working hard . My order has always been correct . No complaints whatsoever . The food quality is about average for a taco take out joint . The staff does a nice job preparing it properly . The best time for me to go is on Taco Tuesday were the tacos are less than a 1.40 each ..Get four to go with the Taco Johns sauce . Very good combination . read more

Never had this place before would have been nice to know I should have ordered extra meat because all I ended up getting was lettuce with a dash of meat. read more

Taco John's - Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - Elizabethton, Tennessee

Taco fast food with great flavors. I really like their taco salads. A good portion at a decent price. read more

I went through the drive thru, ordered a breakfast burrito, potatoes and a medium coffee. The coffee was cold, not warm, it was cold. Burrito was cold also and very dry. The potatoes had so much salt on them that I could not eat them. First and last time that I eat here. If I could rate it a minus I would. read more

Food is decent. The steak in my steak burrito was kind of dry but it was all right. My husband likes the potato ole's. They taste best plain rather than super loaded. They get soggy when they have all the stuff put on top of them. The kids thought their quesadillas were okay. Overall it was okay and filled us up when we stopped in hungry but I prefer other burritos and food if I had an option. read more

The crew was very friendly, and they served some of the best Mexican cuisine that i've ever had. I would highly recommend that you stop by Taco John's in Elizabethton if you're in the mood for Mexican. read more

Been here a couple times since my last review and it has improved. Regarding the percentage off couple, they have since added more clarification stating that the e maximum off is $5. Staff are friendly remains and the quality of food remains the same. read more

Great fast food, quick service. Easy access from primary street. Great benefit for veterans on 11 November.

This is the closest Taco John's to our home and the farthest we have ever lived from one! We live 2 1/2 hours away, but stop to eat every chance we can. This time you exceeded all expectations! We came a little bit before noon. The drive through was busy and there were several people eating inside. The girl that took our order was new but professional and sweet. She needed one small help, and someone was right there to help push one more button. She proudly said, that was my first time!! The food was hot, perfect and amazing. read more

Good freshly made food! The service can be a bit more friendly but it's fast food i guess.

When I moved to Elizabethton, I thought I need to find myself a good taco spot. I ran across Taco Johns and wanted to see if it was what I was looking for. Well, it was pretty close. They have a nice variety, and the food is not bad. Being from Texas where Tacos are sold everywhere, Taco Johns has quite big shoes to fill compared to Texas. read more

Not really impressed. I would not consider this an alternative to Taco Bell. Mainly just because the "boss bowl" I got was minuscule. I understand that food costs are going up and there is inflation. But the bowl I ordered was absolutely tiny. I would have needed three of them to get full. And it was about $10 for one. There may be other things on the menu that are more cost effective but this particular experience left a negative impression. For the amount this costs, I would just go across the street to an actual Mexican restaurant and it wouldn't cost more. read more

I wouldn't come here again if you paid me. Placed our order through the app for curbside pickup at 320 in the parking lot and said it should be ready at 339 and to check in. Nowhere on the app did it allow us to check in. We tried calling a dozen times and finally at 350 got ahold of the store. The enployee, Charles was extremely rude telling us that this store didn't do curbside pickup and we would have to go through the drive thru and wait for our order. Once at the window the manager would not give us her name and said they were not responsible for the app not saying they didn't do curbside pickup Edit: once we got home, first bite of burrito revealed raw chicken read more

Taco John's - Raw chicken in burrito - Mexican Near Me - Elizabethton, Tennessee

I gotta say... I don't really get the appeal of this place. My friend Stephen recommended it but had not yet been, so we went for dinner. There is a late 90's Taco Bell vibe to the restaurant interior. There is actually a salsa bar akin to authentic Mexican restaurants I've been to. The odd thing is, instead of chips you get tater tots instead. I tried dipping them in the salsa and was left feeling dumb for even trying. Not a good combo. Salt and grease plus acidic, thin salsa does not work for me. All I am going to say is that the meat on the tacos tasted strangely sweet and had a sloppy joe, cafeteria-like consistency. Not hating on the place, it had plenty of customers that looked like they wanted to be there. Please feel free to share with me your favorite item on the menu because maybe I got the wrong thing? Try Taco John's, see what you think! read more

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Best fast food spot around I drive thirty plus minutes for Taco John's and it's worth it for sur

Great place to eat. If you're looking for a quick Mexican food it's kind of a Tex-Mex style. I suggest anything on the menu, especially the potato ole's. read more

I gave a 5 star for the value & Friendliness today. My children & I aren't big breakfast eaters so we done something not very ordinary for breakfast. We done a mobile order for the first time. My son & myself ordered the Breakfast Potato Oles Scrambler & LOVED that they had options online to add extras. And they were reasonable on the charges. You can xtra Bacon and xtra potatoes for 50 cents each, xtra tomatoes or onions for 10 cents each, also xtra Nacho cheese or add shredded for 25 cents each. I love veggies so that was a great option for me. We got the large scrambler & I ate less than half & was full. My son had about a quarter left!! So definitely good portion & it was yummy with crispy, seasoned potato oles, bacon, scrambled eggs, Poblano peppers, Xtra onions, xtra tomatoes & xtra nacho cheese.. Definitely gonna be a favorite for breakfast!! The girl at the drive thru was very pleasant. Food was quick & average price for food these days!! So over all, based on FAST food review, quality, taste of food & service, they deserve a 5 for this visit... read more

Taco John's - Potato Oles Scrambler with Bacon & Some Extras - Mexican Near Me - Elizabethton, Tennessee

I spent my week of vacation in northeastern Tennessee and had my first ever encounter with Taco John's. In general I avoid chains and fast food on vacations because I'd much rather discover the charming local run places than fill my gullet with mass produced garbage. But alas, one day I found myself on the run and looking for a quick bite. My hostess for the week had mentioned earlier that Taco John's was a good bet for quick Tex-Mex so I figured I'd give it a shot. I ordered a Buffalo Chicken Snackarito which was REALLY tasty and perfect for a light lunch on the run. Just enough burn for the average Joe. For the family I ordered a "Six Pack and a Pound" which is six tacos (hard or soft) and a pound of "Potato Oles". The tacos were moderately good, but the Potato Oles were slammin! They're just tiny hash browns, but the oil they fry them in to golden perfection and the seasonings they sprinkle on top make them VERY addictive. Nom nom. Went through the drive through... service was quick and efficient. Decent fast food experience. It's definitely better than Taco Bell. For a clean, well run Taco Bell, I'd give 3 stars, Taco John's would get 3 1/2 for being a smidge better. I won't go higher than 3 1/2 stars for fast food unless something miraculous happens (like the 2nd coming of Christ.) read more

I usually do not write reviews for "chain" restaurants, but I've been a Taco John's fan since the late 70's when I was on a trip with my parents in the mid-west. Check out the Taco John's in Elizabethton because they have mexi-rolls, super potato ole's and my favorite........an apple grande. read more

Spend $50 to feed three people outside of the items we ordered we're warm everything inside cold it was terrible dinner only thing worth eating was the tots if I could rate zero star I would 100% not recommend $5 frozen pizza would have been better read more

The rating system doesn't go low enough. Huge disappointment! Heard many people suggest this place as a must do if you are in the area. I think it must have been a joke now, at my expense. Why did I pay more for the crappy version of Taco Bell! Who would suggest this place unless you had literally no other option. Order 2/$5 chicken taco quesadilla, 1 ole potato, 1 chicken grilled burrito and 1 grilled taco combo with a Sierra Mist. The drink was just the carbonation and no flavor so it was completely not drinkable. The quesadillas were soggy disasters that basically glued itself to the wrapper. It was like they had been sitting around for a while under a heat lamp with the lettuce pico and three small chunks of chicken. The wrappers were covered in and outside with possibly cilantro that was "baked on"crusty yuck. I could barely scratch it off. I ate maybe half on the quesotaco and just couldn't stomach it. I thought it was just part of the wrapper until I opened to check the other one. The oles, I mean, is a hash brown. Let's not play like OMG amazing and why are they sold by the pound. Burrito and grilled taco were deemed meh at best by hubby who has eaten many gas station burritos and said these were actually worse. Literally nothing to write home about, unless it was to warn someone to skip it. read more

Taco John's - a taco on a wrapper - Mexican Near Me - Elizabethton, Tennessee

We drove over 2 hours just to eat here and yes, it was worth it. It is just as good as the locations that we visit while at my in-laws in Minnesota. If you're a Taco Bell fan, you'll love this place. I guarantee that you will never "run for the border" again. read more

Taco John's - Tater Ole's.. Delicious - Mexican Near Me - Elizabethton, Tennessee

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Wanting something quick, but different, I pulled into this place for a few tacos. When I got inside, I found that they had taco salads in taco shells. I couldn't resist. I gave up the taco idea in favor of the salad, and boy, am I glad I did. Everything tasted fresh, and the price was quite low for what you got, The place doesn't look like much, but don't let that deter you. This is the best Mexican fast food I've ever had. read more

Just waited in line 15 minutes behind a car that ran over the curb 2 times and had to back out to pull around which took a couple of minutes and pulled to the order box at 10:02 for them to tell me they were closed, I drove all the way from piney flats to Elizabethton just to go back and go to Taco Bell drive thru in piney flats which is open. But my hungry babies had already fallen asleep hungry by then! Thanks taco John's! I will never be back! read more

So much better then the other taco place. The food is fresh and fast. They have a salsa bar. Employees are super friendly and ask about you. They remember who you are. Customer service is top notch. Super clean restaurant. You couldn't ask for more. read more

The service was awful. The kitchen staff seem to have absolutely no interest in getting your order right. My receipt was incorrect in comparison to what I ordered, which made it even harder to get the order corrected. I had to go through the drive-thru window three times and still didn't end up getting to eat a hot meal. The girl who took my order was absolutely rude. The food is fine it's the service and the staff that caused my dissatisfaction. I won't be going back anytime soon. read more

I've been here several times now and had several different menu items and always have been satisfied with the food, service and look of the place. They have good music in the place and the bathroom is reasonably clean. Now is the place amazing, no but it's pretty good for fast food and a good alternative to Taco Bell. read more

Best tacos, etc I have ever had the pleasure of eating and I recommend this place to everyone!!!!

Definitely a good quick stop. Always quick with good quality food. My boy D Hump Cooks in the kitchen and makes a bomb taco. It's a perfect place to take the kids after school or a ball game. read more

Cool! A Taco Johns in the south! That's a nice surprise on a long drive through Va to Asheville. Tastes just as good as the Midwest version!

Best fast food tacos I've ever had! Way better than taco bell. I frequently eat there and have never been disappointed.

Go for the fish tacos, if they're available. They are light and refreshing for a fast food joint. And if you add some house made salsa to them with the squeeze of lime juice; you'll be satisfied. read more

I I am writing today to let you know that I am extremely impressed with your employee Marcus at the Cedar Rapids taco John's on first Ave.. Marcus is a very helpful sweet employee that has been with taco John's for many years at least for as long as I've been coming in there and that's been over five years. I believe that Marcus deserves a big raise ! I have called the corporate offices And let them know that they have a valuable employee in Marcus. read more

Worst service ever the drive thru cashier named Eric was completely rude the chicken we ordered was not done and the service was shitty

There's a reason this Wyoming-based Midwestern chain has stuck in Elizabethton despite being their only store within 200 miles (yes, I have looked). It's hard to put into words exactly what is so much better about TJs than "the Bell" or other fast food Mexican joins, but it just...is. Fresher ingredients, more generous helpings of meat, and oh my the Potato Oles. I especially note the chicken, which is sliced rather than shredded and seemingly of a much higher grade than you see even at sit-down Mexican places. Favorite: grilled chicken burrito w/Potato Oles. read more

Love the street tacos . I haven't tried anything else yet as I have only recently moved to the area. I now crave those little tacos.

The dining area was empty and we still had to wait a while for our food in the drive-thru . The chicken tacos were filled with mostly lettuce and very little meat . The burrito was full of lettuce and refried beans with almost no meat and very little potatoe oles . The refried beans were almost dried completely out and tasted like they had been sitting out all day . I would not even give it one star, but I was required to. I have lived here my whole life and have always liked Taco Johns, but I will never go back . read more

First time ever trying Taco Johns. Plain and simple, its fast mexican food along the same level as Taco Bell. Nothing special. Straight drunk food or a place to go when you don't have time. Their potato oles are reminiscent of Taco Bell's Mexifries aka tater tots. read more