Taco John’s

I know Taco John’s aren’t everywhere but they had a few back in my hometown area in IL and I was so happy to see one so close to my new home here MN. It was the first place we ate at when we moved here and it was the same quality I’ve come to expect from Taco John’s.

Went to this location for the first time today. The men working were helpful and polite, they went above and beyond. When another customer was going to dispose of her tray, one of the workers said «let me get that for you» and took care of it for her. We ate there at the restaurant and the workers even said goodbye and wished us a good day as we left. Great guys at this Taco John’s! Also our tacos were made quickly, by the time we got our drinks they were done! And the tacos were delicious, and I’m picky about my Taco Johns :) They did a great job and deserve recognition!

The service was friendly, the restaurant was clean, and the Potatoes Olé were tasty (if a whopping 460 calories for a small order), but those were the only good things about my experience. Mainly, the food sucks! I went here twice, first time (last week) I got a taco… which was runny… ew! Second time (today) a chicken burrito which was drenched in some kind of cheese like cheese-whizz…yuck! Had enough and won’t bother to return…
1 point for the food… one extra point for the cleanliness and one extra point for the friendly service… total of 3 stars! Yup… I guess it’s okay for a fast food place… just won’t be returning.

The reviews are spot-​on! Great Taco John’s, my fiancée and I stop by at least every other weekend for a six pack and a pound and have yet to be disappointed. Very friendly staff, fresh ingredients and quick ticket times. It’s rare to find a fast food place that does it this well in the Twin Cities metro area. It’s in a bit of a run down area (liquor store strip mall area) but don’t let that scare you away, this place is legit.

Taco John’s is so good that I whistle and sing over the almost immediate diarrhea it gives me.
I’ve pretty much cut down on my greasy fast food intake over the past few years but this is one of those guilty pleasures that I just can’t shake. My girlfriend and I drive 10 – 15 odd miles to this specific location in New Hope just about every week because it’s the most accurate Taco John’s I’ve experienced in the area. Anyone else know a good one that isn’t downtown or 100 miles away?
Forget about the ones in the Skyway — this one is the real deal. They have a beautiful wall-​mounted flat-​screen TV (typically with the Game Show Network or soccer on), its just a stone’s throw from the Unique Thrift Store, and in my experience this location is boiling over with interesting sweatpants.
The food is also far superior in my opinion — I’ve had some pretty limp taco shells in my Taco Bravos at the downtown locations — and the New Hope one seems to be a bit more generous with their taco fillings.
The only negative I can think of is the «salsa bar». It doesn’t seem to get much attention throughout the day but if nearly empty containers of lifeless pico and withered jalapenos are your deal then you’ll be right at home here.
P. S. GIFT SHOP!?!