Taco John's — Restaurant in Riverton

My experience? Devoid of vitality—utterly lifeless. To articulate it more precisely, Taco John’s exuded an ambiance reminiscent of a monochromatic episode of ‘The Addams Family’, evoking the spectral lethargy of reanimated corpses shuffling through a necropolis. The employees, engrossed in their mobile devices, exhibited a complete absence of facial affect—no greeting, no acknowledgment, only a taciturn dismissal that seemed to ask, ‘Why have you intruded upon my inertia?’

The culinary execution was no less dismal. A ostensibly simple double bean burrito, augmented with rice, was rendered inedible through a baffling combination of incompetence and apathy. The beans, desiccated to a state resembling sun-baked clay, were encased in a tortilla whose texture evoked stale bruschetta. I fully recognize that operational efficacy in fast food establishments hinges upon the conscientiousness of individual workers—particularly when the labor force skews younger and demonstrably disengaged. In this instance, not a single employee exhibited even nominal concern for quality control. Two bites sufficed before consigning the abomination to the waste receptacle.

It is worth noting that this is not an isolated incident but rather emblematic of a recurrent pattern across multiple Taco John’s locations. While it is tempting to attribute the decline solely to institutional negligence, culpability also lies with consumers who fail to demand better. By passively accepting substandard service and culinary mediocrity—despite expending hard-earned capital—we perpetuate a cycle of mutual indifference. If patrons do not hold establishments accountable, why should those establishments invest in improvement? The result is precisely this: a dystrophic feedback loop of declining standards and eroded...

I'm giving this place four stars... I would of loved to of them 5. But I visit this place ALOT.. Except for breakfast, the Boss bowl with steak is my favorite, thier tator rounds, I also get #2, #7..these are my main. When this place first opened. I got the boss bowl, with everything but the two add ons. it made like it was supposed to be made. It had to of been...the bowl was overflowing.. the Thing WAS AMAZING.. Mind you that the the first time.. The second time we'll it was as much as the first and I got that..spare some stuff save some money...still omg hands down delicious right... I was truly impressed still and this is the second..no third time eating there. The idk fourth or fifth time probably both..the bowl looked a little skimpy. Still heavy on the rice. Hardly any meat or beans or lettuce tomatoes. I get mine with cheese and even the cheese was skimpy. This is well to me expensive..but it's worth it ok but if the container ingredients are going to get smaller its not worth it. I'll still buy it I had to share my honest...

Been going to Taco John's for over 20 years. Been to them in Illinois and Iowa. This one by far is the absolute worst. Went there shortly after it originally opened, was so excited to have a TJ near by. First order....was wrong. No biggie, it happens, especially at a new store. Following few times, the food was extremely overseasoned. Like twice the amount of seasoning was used. This last and final time I went I ordered the 2 beef soft taco meal. Took a little while to get my food, got back to work so I can eat. Only to find out I got some boss burrito thing. Didn't have the time to drive back and exchange it. $13 wasted, only thing I could eat was the oles. Called the store..no answer. Left a message, they never called me back. Called corporate, left a message..no call back. I will never eat at another TJ as long as I live. If you're passing through and hoping for some Taco John's. Either keep going and get it in Peoria or Bloomington or go somewhere else. I'd chose McDonald's over Taco...