My family and I were excited to try Taco John’s for the first time today. We walked in to place our order. We were never greeted or acknowledged. The dining room was completely empty and the drive through had one car. We waited over 5 minutes and simply had an employee stare at us and continue with her task. We walked out and went elsewhere. There is a reason their parking lot was empty on a Monday evening at dinner time. I’m sure the food could be great, but we will never know.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Christopher Hansen
I’ve eaten here many times. It’s always good.EDIT: I'm going on 40+ meals now. Always good. Potato Olé is life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Coats (SurlyQueue)
Food's good, but service is always glacial. Plan on 15 minutes from order to service.
Cameron Mosley
I love Taco John's, this location just needs more employees to run
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Jessica Bollinger
Taco John's was alright. The restaurant was squeaky clean and the staff was nice, which added to the score. However, the food wasn't very fresh, and I was hoping for a nice alternative to Taco Bell, but it was nowhere near as good. The food was a little disappointing but edible. While I may return to try some different items in hopes they'll be more fresh next time, I'm not too eager to return anytime soon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
bill smith
Pretty good. First time there. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Adams
Love the food here. Basically better version of Taco Bell. Service sometimes is above and beyond and sometimes it’s typical fast food depending on who you get. Pretty basic dining room.Vegetarian options: As most American Mexican restaurants offer some vegetarian friendly options
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Potato Ole with Cheese and Real Jalapeños
Adam Gross
I became a fan of Taco John's about 30 years ago. Anytime we took a family vacation out west, let's find some Taco John's. It's so much better than the other fast food taco place. Not even comparable, honestly. The food is WAY better and the prices are, too. It's magical. About 7 years ago I became aware of a Taco John's 3 hours away from me to the west. I was elated. It was worth 6 hours in the car round trip and everything I remembered it to be. More recently, on a driving business trip, I discovered another one 2 hours east of me. Again, completely worth the drive. Unbeknownst to me, almost a year ago, this one opened less than an hour away from me. And again, it was everything I have always remembered Taco John's to be. Almost all of the sit-down only mexican restaurants in this area serve massively inferior tacos. Today/tonight we spent a bunch of time driving looking for somewhere to eat, I saw Taco John's on the upcoming exit sign and lost my mind. We went nuts: crispy tacos, ole's, four cheese quesadilla for one of our kids, cheesy beef & potato tacos for another kid, (was going to do refried beans for the baby, but mommy and some apple sauce we brought took care of him), flounder tacos because why not, more ole's, guadqmole and nacho cheese for our ole's, and churros and mexican donut bites for dessert because why not?! Every Taco John's I have ever been to has been *CLEAN*, and like all the others, this one is *CLEAN*, too. I hope that we get one closer to home soon, but until we do, we will be back to this location MANY, MANY times. The food at Taco John's is amazing and it's a better value than anywhere else. We all talked about how great the food was the whole way home. And called our in-laws to let them know the great news about FINALLY a local Taco John's. We will be coming back MANY, MANY times.For anyone reading this: You can eat their soft tacos in the restaurant or on the go, the addictive-like-crack potato ole's cup fits in your cup holder, and so will your drink. For low IQ people (and if you think that's not you, that's you), do not attempt to eat Taco John's, or anything else for that matter, or even chew gum, while driving. Taco John's is 3x what you hoped the other taco place would be the drunkest you've ever been, but you can eat here sober, as we did, without the other taco place well-known "syndrome." Taco John's is actually really good food. Meanwhile, it's against the law to serve the other place's food to inmates -- seriously, look it up.I would have included pics, but we annihilated our food. Next time!Vegetarian options: Plenty of as-is options, but you can do everything without meat. Why you would when it's so good here, I don't know, but you can. If you're vegetarian and give yourself cheat days this is the place to use them.Parking: Plenty of free parking.Kid-friendliness: Our kids went bananas for Taco John's. It's usually hard to get them to eat their food, but they wanted more after finishing their food, which obviously we provided. Got myself a little something, too. hahaWheelchair accessibility: Ground floor, super easy access for wheelchairs. Lots of wheelchair accessible seating, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tacos, Potato Ole with Cheese and Real Jalapeños
Podcast Customer Service
You've made poor life choices. After watching unsanitary people fumble around between registers and the kitchen (sometimes with gloves, sometimes without), touching/scratching their faces and arguing for 15 minutes, you will finally receive your small overpriced order. Then begins your test of mental strength as you swallow each bite, repeating to yourself "it's not got bodily fluids in it, it's not going to make me sick" until you're finished. On the upside you won't have an appetite for the rest of the day!
I was taking my friend to the airport and we were hungry so we stopped at this Taco John's. She had never eaten there before but I had in Athens Ohio. I remembered it being very good. Unfortunately we did not have the same experience this time. We didn't get what we ordered. The potato rounds tasted like they were soaked in oil.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Barbara Holley
Second visit in 1 week. Drive thru on Cin Day Road in West Chester, Ohio.Both tines I was indecisive and the employee was very patient and helpful. The food received was hot, fresh, and made to order with what appear to be quality ingredients. Second visit took advantage of a BOGO foe $1 offer, and received plenty of food for 2 of us.I will be frequenting this location often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gerald Triplett
Taco John's was a different experience. The food was okay not too bad... Is it somewhere I would go back and eat twice in a week... Probably not... For me, I would have to be in the mood to go back and eat there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
mathew miller
Walk in. Manager is going off on a CO worker in front of me while her staff serves out cold flavorless food. Not a good vibe.
My family and I were excited to try Taco John’s for the first time today. We walked in to place our order. We were never greeted or acknowledged. The dining room was completely empty and the drive through had one car. We waited over 5 minutes and simply had an employee stare at us and continue with her task. We walked out and went elsewhere. There is a reason their parking lot was empty on a Monday evening at dinner time. I’m sure the food could be great, but we will never know.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
I’ve eaten here many times. It’s always good.EDIT: I'm going on 40+ meals now. Always good. Potato Olé is life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food's good, but service is always glacial. Plan on 15 minutes from order to service.
I love Taco John's, this location just needs more employees to run
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Taco John's was alright. The restaurant was squeaky clean and the staff was nice, which added to the score. However, the food wasn't very fresh, and I was hoping for a nice alternative to Taco Bell, but it was nowhere near as good. The food was a little disappointing but edible. While I may return to try some different items in hopes they'll be more fresh next time, I'm not too eager to return anytime soon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Pretty good. First time there. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the food here. Basically better version of Taco Bell. Service sometimes is above and beyond and sometimes it’s typical fast food depending on who you get. Pretty basic dining room.Vegetarian options: As most American Mexican restaurants offer some vegetarian friendly options
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Potato Ole with Cheese and Real Jalapeños
I became a fan of Taco John's about 30 years ago. Anytime we took a family vacation out west, let's find some Taco John's. It's so much better than the other fast food taco place. Not even comparable, honestly. The food is WAY better and the prices are, too. It's magical. About 7 years ago I became aware of a Taco John's 3 hours away from me to the west. I was elated. It was worth 6 hours in the car round trip and everything I remembered it to be. More recently, on a driving business trip, I discovered another one 2 hours east of me. Again, completely worth the drive. Unbeknownst to me, almost a year ago, this one opened less than an hour away from me. And again, it was everything I have always remembered Taco John's to be. Almost all of the sit-down only mexican restaurants in this area serve massively inferior tacos. Today/tonight we spent a bunch of time driving looking for somewhere to eat, I saw Taco John's on the upcoming exit sign and lost my mind. We went nuts: crispy tacos, ole's, four cheese quesadilla for one of our kids, cheesy beef & potato tacos for another kid, (was going to do refried beans for the baby, but mommy and some apple sauce we brought took care of him), flounder tacos because why not, more ole's, guadqmole and nacho cheese for our ole's, and churros and mexican donut bites for dessert because why not?! Every Taco John's I have ever been to has been *CLEAN*, and like all the others, this one is *CLEAN*, too. I hope that we get one closer to home soon, but until we do, we will be back to this location MANY, MANY times. The food at Taco John's is amazing and it's a better value than anywhere else. We all talked about how great the food was the whole way home. And called our in-laws to let them know the great news about FINALLY a local Taco John's. We will be coming back MANY, MANY times.For anyone reading this: You can eat their soft tacos in the restaurant or on the go, the addictive-like-crack potato ole's cup fits in your cup holder, and so will your drink. For low IQ people (and if you think that's not you, that's you), do not attempt to eat Taco John's, or anything else for that matter, or even chew gum, while driving. Taco John's is 3x what you hoped the other taco place would be the drunkest you've ever been, but you can eat here sober, as we did, without the other taco place well-known "syndrome." Taco John's is actually really good food. Meanwhile, it's against the law to serve the other place's food to inmates -- seriously, look it up.I would have included pics, but we annihilated our food. Next time!Vegetarian options: Plenty of as-is options, but you can do everything without meat. Why you would when it's so good here, I don't know, but you can. If you're vegetarian and give yourself cheat days this is the place to use them.Parking: Plenty of free parking.Kid-friendliness: Our kids went bananas for Taco John's. It's usually hard to get them to eat their food, but they wanted more after finishing their food, which obviously we provided. Got myself a little something, too. hahaWheelchair accessibility: Ground floor, super easy access for wheelchairs. Lots of wheelchair accessible seating, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tacos, Potato Ole with Cheese and Real Jalapeños
You've made poor life choices. After watching unsanitary people fumble around between registers and the kitchen (sometimes with gloves, sometimes without), touching/scratching their faces and arguing for 15 minutes, you will finally receive your small overpriced order. Then begins your test of mental strength as you swallow each bite, repeating to yourself "it's not got bodily fluids in it, it's not going to make me sick" until you're finished. On the upside you won't have an appetite for the rest of the day!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Food: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I was taking my friend to the airport and we were hungry so we stopped at this Taco John's. She had never eaten there before but I had in Athens Ohio. I remembered it being very good. Unfortunately we did not have the same experience this time. We didn't get what we ordered. The potato rounds tasted like they were soaked in oil.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Second visit in 1 week. Drive thru on Cin Day Road in West Chester, Ohio.Both tines I was indecisive and the employee was very patient and helpful. The food received was hot, fresh, and made to order with what appear to be quality ingredients. Second visit took advantage of a BOGO foe $1 offer, and received plenty of food for 2 of us.I will be frequenting this location often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taco John's was a different experience. The food was okay not too bad... Is it somewhere I would go back and eat twice in a week... Probably not... For me, I would have to be in the mood to go back and eat there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Walk in. Manager is going off on a CO worker in front of me while her staff serves out cold flavorless food. Not a good vibe.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Just don't.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1