If you're expecting South-of-the-border flavor, you'll be very disappointed. I don't know who Taco John is but I don't think this guy has ever been south of anywhere. Typical fast food. The Ole potatoes were pretty good but they're just the tater tots that you can find at Burger King. The oil they fry them in triggered my eczema. A medium size provides a lot of potatoes. They dont skimp. They offer sauce: nacho cheese, sour cream or guacamole but they charge you $.99 Both the nacho cheese & guacamole were decent. I suppose that because the combo prices are so low they up charge for everything else. The breakfast burritos were totally disappointing. They clearly don't know how to roll a burrito properly. Or season their food for that matter, because the filling was bland as all heck. The only thing that had any flavor was the nacho cheese. I know many reviewers have complained about long wait times & I have seen that during peak times but with Taco John's being one of the only drive through restaurants in the area, that's understandable. I went in the AM & was able to order & get my food within 10 mins (which probably isn't a good thing haha). You get what you pay for here: cheap food, cheap quality. They only thing worth it are the employees who are hard working. Customer service is good. read more

What in the world has happened to Taco John's food? The potato ole's were bland with none of the spices they had before and the nacho cheese sauce tastes like melted Velveeta! The meat is mushy and the hot sauce packets taste weird. That's it for me, no more! read more

Came from out of town and needed a good hangover meal to snap me out of it before a wedding. The food was mediocre, lacked any flavor, big disappointment. read more

We ordered 2 Fish Tacos. Only one was in the bag. We made the discovery at home. The flour tortilla was ice cold...never warmed. We also order a Taco Salad consisting of a shell, chopped iceberg lettuce., a tablespoon of hamburger mix, a tablespoon of cheese and salsa and we paid over $20! Good grief.....NEVER again!!! read more

Their hard shell tacos should be studied in a lab because somehow, they discovered a way to make water flavored beef. They are way overpriced as well. The only thing that was good were the potatoes...which doesn't come with cheese you have to order nacho cheese as extra. One dipping cup is like a $1.50. I spent almost $20 on 6 tacos and a pound of the potatoe ole, could only stand eating one taco. Everything here seems more expensive than other fast food too. read more

My boy Dana really hooked me up he needs a raise fr. environment was so lit as well the boys were hella chill and jus having a wonderful time working I love to see it. Food was wonderful as well best thing I ate all day read more

Completely surprised, I haven't been to one since the location in Butte closed. Wasn't exactly thrilled with it. The Helena location was super clean, staff was energetic , and the food was very good. Highly recommend you try this location if you haven't been there for awhile. read more

Went to get dinner. I have a gift card to use. The employees can't figure out how to use a gift card and pay the rest on a different card so they just said they don't allow you to or can't pay for orders with more than one card. So, we have to order exactly the price of the gift card to use it? Make sure we are carrying cash? You are the only major food chain in the US that can't use a gift card and pay the rest of the bill with another card? I have never had that happen before. This is lazy or untrained staff. I would rather you just give me cash for the gift card now since you basically refused to let me use it. read more

I wanted to share an experience I had while dining at Taco John's this past Saturday. I witnessed a situation that left a strong impression on me. A father and daughter came in, and I couldn't help but feel sympathy for his daughter. The father was extremely rude to the staff, making a scene over what appeared to be a simple request for extra meat. He seemed very upset with the amount he received, repeatedly insisting that "the customer is always right," and expressing dissatisfaction in a very unruly manner toward both the assistant manager and the manager. Both managers handled the situation very professionally and did not let this arrogant man ruffle them. It was disheartening to see someone behave that way, especially in front of his daughter. I just thought it was worth mentioning, as it reflects poorly not just on him but also on how behaviors affect those around us. read more

Over the last month we have ordered beef burritos to go. We always get take out and the burritos are for the next day. Three (3) times in the last month we have gotten bean burritos instead of beef burritos. This let time not only were the burritos wrong but also a cheese and chicken quesadilla had no chicken on it. We live 13 miles out of town so, even if we had the burritos the same day, it is very inconvenient to go back for replacements. Gave one star as the rest of the order was correct. Also, the person taking the order each time had it correct. It is the staff making the burritos and quesadillas that are getting it wrong. read more

Went to Taco Johns Tuesday. Ordered bean and cheese burrito and got it twice with meat. Ordered chicken quesadilla and got one with no chicken. Got a replacement but was not cut into wedges. Ordered chicken and potato burrito ad got some grilled something. Potato-oles were cold and also the cheese. When the orders were done they had the wrong name on it. Two thing we ordered were right. WOW read more

Stayed the night in Helena. Saw Taco John's a few times and decided to stop on our way out of town. Their tater tots were tasty, the restaurant is clean and the people are friendly. read more

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I've eaten at many Taco John's over the years. I thought surely the couple of complaints about wait time would be exceptions. Maybe so, but I just had the same super long (30 min) wait as others, and watched one of the workers take a long smoke break with a car of friends that pulled up. Maybe it was a scheduled break for them, maybe it's understaffed. But be prepared to wait for your food a VERY long time. read more

My tacos today were soggy on the bottom, and the potato oles had no seasoning. After today I'm not going to be coming back for a while read more

Taco John's - two tacos on a wrapper - Mexican Near Me - Helena, Montana

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I need to start looking at reviews before I eat at places. In town on quick business. Ordered a #10, got on the road and see that I got a #2. Even the receipt says #2. But the potato oles were hot and the sales person was very nice. read more

Waited 35 mins for an order of 5 tacos and we eventually just waited because the hadn't even started the order would not recommend this place read more

Taco Tuesday, we ordered 24 tacos. Only 1 taco had a smidge of cheese. Seriously? No cheese on a taco!?!? Back to Taco Bell next time.

Screwed up my order in the drive through had to correct them. Screwed up the money transaction had to double check. Then he says we'll bring your food right out. I'm in the drive thru. Bring your food right out tells me to pull around. Nope when I go in to check on it...I'm the lady who drove away. Excuse me???? Told them to keep their f____n food. read more

Waited a total of 35 minutes in the drive thru to get an ice cold burrito. Will never waste my time or money there again

Taco John's has been my go to for fast food Mexican, but my last order made me rethink that, since all the tacos and burritos were deluged with a ton of water. The last time I looked water was not an ingredient in any of those items. Next time it's definitely Taco Bell. read more

Yet again, for the -I don't even know how many times- they forgot all of our sauces. Doesn't help we had to repeat the order three times to them through the drive-thru, and twice at the window. They even asked what sauce we would like at the window! Doesn't help that when we pulled up, they were standing around and goofing off. I would highly not recommend going here for the fact that they can't do one simple job, and they always seem to only ever fill out potato ole cups half way. So you don't even get your moneys worth. Definitely some going here. read more

I went through the drive tonight and the two people in the drive thru that was working was very rude If I could have voted it Zero stars I would read more

Not sure what they sprinkle on those little round golden delicious nuggets, but Potato Oles are AMAZING!! Service was quick and employees were friendly. Best Mexican fast food restaurant around. read more

Horrible, plain and simple. Customer service is awful at almost all times of day. IF you're lucky enough to get employees that can process a transaction,then deliver it to the cooks, you can actually receive a sub par version of what would normally be Taco Johns. Chances are you're order will be wrong and you'll waste your money. Also a high chance of dealing with rude and distasteful employees. If you're in Helena MOVE PAST Montana avenue Taco Johns read more

In a weak, hungry moment I swerved into the Taco John's on North Montana. Overpriced -almost $7 for a small drink, over-salted potato somethings, and 2 small tacos.In fact, it seemed as if the lid to the salt shaker had been left off altogether - food actually burns your mouth- 2 tacos with nothing but a little burger, liquid cheese, and iceberg lettuce shreds. If you are ever tempted to go there - don't - keep driving! read more

Slow, poor service, 20 minutes for a taco burger. Employees standing around. Food was not even that good. Go to the other one in town.