Taco John’s

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 ½ for being a smidge better. I won’t go higher than 3 ½ stars for fast food unless something miraculous happens (like the 2^nd coming of Christ.)

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 olé’s and my favorite… an apple grande.