Taco John's — Restaurant in Dubuque

Makes you pay extra for hot salsa. Taco Bell doesn't.

Combo menu is comprised of ONE item versus multiple you get from Taco Bell.

Completely uninspired menu. Taco Bell is garbage but they at least make an effort to introduce new (kinda) garbage. Taco Bell boxes give you like 4+ items, even for like $5 before covid. Taco John's will give you like ONE soft shell taco or whatever as the entree in a combo. Their fried whatever tacos taste fake and gross. Taco Bell has a dozen evil ingredients in their bs so can't completely complain.

The Potato Oles have some kind of vegetable oil weirdness quality to them that makes you want to stop eating them halfway thru and schedule an appointment with your doctor and get a cancer screen. Ordering a side of fake toxic waste cheese for you Oles is a virtual necessity.

I'm a 6'0 210lb male that is from Dubuque, and feel safe anywhere in the world pretty much. However, at this Taco John's I can't honestly say I completely do. Lots of loitering, and not like HS kids with custom spoilers they've added to their '94 Civics. Idk what's going on over here exactly but I'm glad I'm in a car. I'm sure it's fine and that ppl in verbal altercations I never otherwise encounter, using slurs, and animatedly talking to themselves doesn't pose a direct threat to me or others. They just love the Taco John's community ambience!

The employee who served me was lovely and exhibited an energy that felt like an oasis amidst the aforementioned unease and chemicals I was...

Employees have horrible communication and listening skills at the 20th st location in Dubuque . On 10/17/23 I ordered a 4 cheese chicken quesadilla ($4.79) and 3 churro's (2.29) at the window to tell me my bill is $32 and some sense for a plain cheese quesadilla.. ... What?? I proceeded to tell the employee that I wanted one, for cheese quesadilla not four. I might as well have been talking to a wall. After a few more attempts and explaining, I just gave up, paid for the order. figured give the other three quesadillas to my kids. On top of that I get no receipt, and the building was locked to customers so I couldn't even go in to talk to anybody. By far the worst restaurant experience I have ever had.! I would give negative stars if that...

Place was fire. Portions are for a king, the place is cozy. The employees look tired but they always greet you with a smile. Your food comes out fast. The soda is always crisp. I havent been in the bathrooms so im not sure what theyre like. The fog machine they use gives it a midnight in havana type of feel, and its pretty quiet for all the traffic thats right outside. Salsa and guac are always fresh too

Try the super potatoes oles with a side of guac and a drink. Best 10$ you'll ever spend for lunch in your life Haha its 830am where im at right now and I'm thinking about getting one of their monster breakfast burritos right about now. FULL MENU AT 8AM...