Taco John's Menu
Waterloo, Iowa, USA
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Discover delicious Hard & Soft Shell Tacos, Super Nachos, Potato Olés, and more. Enjoy hearty, flavorful Tex-Mex dishes made fresh for you.
1620 La Porte Rd, Waterloo, IA 50702, United States
Taco John's Menu
Waterloo, Iowa, USA
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At Taco John's, the menu invites a comfortable balance between a quick, satisfying meal and a relaxed dining moment. Whether you’re grabbing a solo bite through the drive-through or settling in for a casual family lunch, the portions feel just right—never rushed, yet perfectly paced to enjoy each flavor. The variety encourages mixing individual plates or sharing with friends, creating an easygoing atmosphere where meals feel personal yet connected. The friendly service and consistently fresh, thoughtfully prepared food set a warm, welcoming tone, making every visit feel like a familiar, laid-back experience that both fuels and delights without fuss.
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Choose between 2% reduced fat white milk or 1% lowfat chocolate milk.
Includes 1 Softshell Taco (soft flour tortilla, beef, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce and lettuce), junior size Potato Olés®, and reduced fat milk, or upgrade to a small fountain drink.
Includes 1 Crispy Taco (crispy corn shell, beef, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce and lettuce), junior size Potato Olés®, and reduced fat milk, or upgrade to a small fountain drink.
Includes a Cheesy Quesadilla (Cheddar cheese grilled into a flour tortilla), junior size Potato Olés®, and reduced fat milk, or upgrade to a small fountain drink.
Includes Crispy Chicken Tenders with side of ranch, junior size Potato Olés®, and reduced fat milk, or upgrade to a small fountain drink.
Our Four Cheese Steak Quesadilla raises the bar on cheesy deliciousness! It’s stuffed with the cheesiest blend of melty Asadero, Queso Blanco, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, plus hand-cut sirloin steak and zesty chipotle lime sauce, all folded into a soft flour tortilla and grilled. Available à la carte or as a combo!
Our NEW Four Cheese Quesadilla raises the bar on cheesy deliciousness! It’s stuffed with the cheesiest blend of melty Asadero, Queso Blanco, Monterey Jack and all-natural Cheddar cheeses, all folded into a soft flour tortilla and grilled. Available à la carte or as a combo! Bigger. Bolder. Better… And Cheesier.
Our Four Cheese Chicken Quesadilla raises the bar on cheesy deliciousness! It’s stuffed with the cheesiest blend of melty Asadero, Queso Blanco, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, plus grilled chicken and zesty chipotle lime sauce, all folded into a soft flour tortilla and grilled. Available à la carte or as a combo!
Freshly fried Tortilla Chips and our own Liquid Gold, also known as Nacho Cheese.
A white rice seasoned with savory tomato, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder and red pepper flakes.
Our signature crispy Potato Olés®, covered in nacho cheese, seasoned 100% North American beef, refried beans, four-cheese blend, diced tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole.
Includes five crispy, all-white meat chicken tenders and choice of dipping sauce.
A freshly fried tortilla bowl filled with shredded lettuce, seasoned 100% North American beef, Cheddar cheese, house salsa, tomatoes and sour cream. Choose from house dressing, house salsa or ranch dressing.
Seasoned refried beans, topped with shredded Cheddar cheese and taco sauce.
Signature Seasoned Ground Beef, Refried Beans and Cheese all wrapped up in a delicious Tortilla Shell fried hot and fresh. As tasty as they are on their own you get a choice of Dipping Sauce; Nacho Cheese, Sour Cream, Guacamole or House Salsa.
This is the West-Mex™ treasure we hang our hat on: crunchy, round potato bites we cook fresh and serve hot, crispy and seasoned with our secret spice blend. Add nacho cheese, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping!
Includes three crispy, all-white meat chicken tenders and a junior side of our signature Potato Olés®, plus choice of dipping sauce.
Freshly fried white corn tortilla chips, covered in nacho cheese, seasoned 100% North American beef, refried beans, 4-cheese blend, diced tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole.
Shake up your morning with a Scrambler Burrito. Order a small medium or large Combo with a beverage and a side of your choice.
Need a morning snack? Want a little extra with your combo? Or do you just want to eat a whole mess of burritos? The Junior Breakfast Burrito offers the same big Taco John’s flavors, only in a smaller size. Each burrito is made with a warm flour tortilla filled with eggs, nacho cheese, and your choice of bacon or sausage.
Includes 1 Spicy Chorizo Breakfast Burrito, a junior Potato Olés®, and small fountain drink. Spicy Chorizo Breakfast Burrito comes with fluffy scrambled eggs, sausage, nacho cheese, house salsa, super hot sauce and sliced jalapenos.
Our Jr. Breakfast Burrito brings you a crave-worthy breakfast, but in a smaller size. It’s filled with fluffy eggs, your choice of crispy bacon or sausage, plus warm nacho cheese and taco sauce, all rolled into a warm flour tortilla. Combo includes two Jr. Burritos plus a junior size of our signature Potato Olés®, and a small fountain drink of choice.
A soft Flour Tortilla, filled with fluffy Scrambled Eggs, Chorizo Sausage, Fiery Jalapenos, and Superhot Sauce and House Salsa.
Includes 1 Meat & Potato Breakfast Burrito, a junior Potato Olés®, and small fountain drink. Meat & Potato Breakfast Burrito comes with fluffy scrambled eggs, choice of bacon, sausage, or steak, Potato Olés®, and nacho cheese.
The Taco John’s Scrambler Burrito is the best way to start your day the Olé way. Begin your morning with eggs, nacho cheese, Potato Olés®, pico de gallo, and your choice of bacon or sausage.
Choose between 2% reduced fat white milk or 1% lowfat chocolate milk.
Our Mexican Donut Bites are bite-sized pastries rolled in cinnamon sugar and then drizzled with rich cream cheese icing.
Olé! your day with our Potato Olés® Scrambler! Our signature Potato Olés® are topped with fluffy, buttery eggs, warm nacho cheese, your choice of crispy applewood smoked bacon or sausage, plus four blend cheese, and pico de gallo.
Make your A.M. awesome with our fan-favorite Meat & Potato Breakfast Burrito. A warm, soft flour tortilla is packed full of fluffy, buttery eggs, your choice of crispy applewood smoked bacon or sausage, plus our signature Potato Olés®, and warm nacho cheese.
Our Churro is fried in-house, dusted in cinnamon sugar, and served to you hot. Keep your day going on a sweet note!
Our Mexican Donut Bites are bite-sized pastries rolled in cinnamon sugar and then drizzled with rich cream cheese icing.
Make It Super adds diced tomatoes and sour cream to our classic Taco Bravo®: warm refried beans spread on a soft tortilla, wrapped around a crispy taco shell filled with seasoned 100% North American beef, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, and lettuce.
Tender wild-caught Alaska Pollock with Nacho Cheese and lettuce on a pillowy potato bun. Here for a limited time! We're proud to use Alaska Seafood: wild, natural and sustainable®.
Our bold and craveworthy Fried Chicken Taco changed the fried chicken game! This taco features crispy, all-white meat chicken tenders wrapped in a soft, flour tortilla and topped with your choice of zesty chipotle lime or spicy jalapeño ranch, crisp shredded lettuce and all-natural Cheddar cheese. Also available as a combo!
A freshly-fried crispy corn shell, filled with seasoned 100% North American beef, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, and lettuce. See you on Taco Tuesday.
Make It Super adds diced tomatoes and sour cream to our classic Softshell Taco: a warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned 100% North American beef, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, and lettuce.
100% North American beef, a crispy taco shell, warm nacho cheese, 4-cheese blend, sour cream, taco sauce and crushed tortilla chips all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla and grilled.
A soft potato bun filled with 100% North American beef, taco sauce, Cheddar cheese and lettuce.
A warm Flour Tortilla smothered in Refried Beans wrapped around a Crispy Corn Shell filled with our signature Seasoned Ground Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Mild Sauce and Lettuce. Topped off with Diced Tomatoes. See you on Taco Bravo Thursday®.
A warm softshell tortilla filled with seasoned 100% North American beef (or upgrade to grilled all-white meat chicken), Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, and lettuce.
Make It Super adds diced tomatoes and sour cream to our classic Crispy Taco: a freshly-fried crispy corn shell filled with seasoned 100% North American beef, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, and lettuce.
Tender wild-caught Alaska Pollock with Fiesta sauce, lettuce and Pico de Gallo, wrapped in a flour tortilla. Wildly delicious and here for a limited time! We're proud to use Alaska Seafood: wild, natural and sustainable®.
A fresh Crunchy Tortilla Bowl with Crisp Lettuce, topped with Cheddar Cheese, our signature House Salsa, Tomatoes and Sour Cream. Try it with our classic Seasoned Ground Beef, Grilled Chicken or Crispy Chicken and a dressing of your choice; House Dressing, House Salsa or Ranch Dressing.
Our Fiesta Softshell Tacos feature your choice of grilled all-white meat chicken or hand-cut sirloin steak, savory flavor from our Fiesta Sauce (creamy, savory sour cream sauce seasoned with jalapeños, onion, garlic, tomato and cilantro), plus our four-cheese blend, Pico de Gallo prepared fresh in-house, and shredded lettuce, all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
Includes 2 Fiesta Softshell Tacos, a small Potato Olés® and small fountain drink. Fiesta Softshell tacos feature choice of grilled all-white meat chicken or hand-cut sirloin steak, four cheese blend, creamy Fiesta sauce, Pico de Gallo (prepared fresh daily) and shredded lettuce. Shown with Wildberry Lemonade. Available for an upcharge.
Includes 1 Meat & Potato Burrito and 1 Softshell Taco (both beef), a small Potato Olés® and small fountain drink. Burrito features seasoned 100% North American beef, our signature Potato Olés, nacho cheese, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes. Taco features a warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned 100% North American beef, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, and lettuce.
Includes 1 Beef Meat & Potato Burrito, a small Potato Olés® and small fountain drink. Meat & Potato Burrito features seasoned 100% North American beef (or upgrade to all-white meat crispy chicken), our signature Potato Olés, nacho cheese, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes.
Includes 1 Grilled Burrito, a small Potato Olés® and small fountain drink. Grilled Burrito features all-white meat chicken, our signature Potato Olés, nacho cheese, four cheese blend, taco sauce and creamy ranch, all wrapped in a flour tortilla and grilled.
Includes 1 Super Taco Bravo® (beef), a small Potato Olés® and small fountain drink. Make It Super adds diced tomatoes and sour cream to our classic Taco Bravo: warm refried beans spread on a soft tortilla, wrapped around a crispy taco shell filled with seasoned 100% North American beef, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, and lettuce.
Includes 2 Super Crispy Tacos (beef), a small Potato Olés® and small fountain drink. Make It Super adds diced tomatoes and sour cream to our classic Crispy Taco (freshly-fried crispy corn shell, seasoned 100% North American beef, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, lettuce).
Includes 2 Crispy Chicken Tacos made with crispy all-white meat chicken tenders and Chipotle Lime sauce, plus a small Potato Olés® and small fountain drink.
Includes 1 Boss Burrito (chicken or steak), a small Potato Olés® and small fountain drink. Boss Burrito is packed with savory red rice, black beans and your choice of grilled all-white meat chicken or hand-cut sirloin steak, plus Cheddar cheese, Chipotle Lime sauce, Pico de Gallo, and sour cream.
Includes 1 Super Burrito, a small Potato Olés® and small fountain drink. Super Burrito features seasoned 100% North American beef, refried beans, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, onions, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.
Includes 2 Beef Crispy Tacos, a small Potato Olés® and small fountain drink. Crispy Taco features a freshly-fried crispy corn shell filled with seasoned 100% North American beef, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, and lettuce.
Includes 2 Alaska Pollock Fish Tacos, a small Potato Olés® and small fountain drink. Wildly delicious and here for a limited time! Alaska Pollock Fish Tacos include tender, flaky Alaska Pollock, Fiesta sauce, lettuce and Pico de Gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla. We're proud to use Alaska Seafood: wild, natural and sustainable®.
Includes 2 Beef Softshell Tacos, a small Potato Olés® and small fountain drink. Softshell Taco features a warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned 100% North American beef, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, and lettuce.
Includes 1 Alaska Pollock Big Fish Sandwich, a small Potato Olés® and a small fountain drink. Here for a limited time! Alaska Pollock Big Fish Sandwich includes tender, flaky Alaska Pollock, nacho cheese and lettuce on a pillowy potato bun. We're proud to use Alaska Seafood: wild, natural and sustainable®.
Includes 1 Stuffed Grilled Taco, a small Potato Olés® and small fountain drink. Stuffed Grilled Taco features 100% North American beef, a crispy taco shell, warm nacho cheese, four-cheese blend, sour cream, taco sauce and crushed tortilla chips all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla and grilled.
Includes 1 Taco Bravo® (beef), a small Potato Olés® and small fountain drink. Taco Bravo features warm refried beans spread on a soft tortilla, wrapped around a crispy taco shell filled with seasoned 100% North American beef, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, and lettuce. Named #1 Best Fast Food Taco by USA TODAY 10BEST!
Includes 2 Super Softshell Tacos (beef), a small Potato Olés® and small fountain drink. Make It Super adds diced tomatoes and sour cream to our classic Softshell Taco (warm flour tortilla, seasoned 100% North American beef, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, lettuce).
Includes 1 Four Cheese Quesadilla (Chicken, Steak, or Cheese), a small Potato Olés® and small fountain drink. Four Cheese Quesadilla features a melty blend of Asadero, Queso Blanco, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, plus your choice of grilled all-white meat chicken or hand-cut sirloin steak topped with Chipotle Lime sauce. No sauce on the Cheese item.
Our Spicy Potato Griller is filled with your choice of grilled all-white meat chicken or sirloin steak, plus Potato Olés®, warm nacho cheese, zesty chipotle lime sauce and spicy super hot sauce, all wrapped in a flour tortilla and grilled.
A warm flour tortilla filled with refried beans, Cheddar cheese, diced onions and taco sauce.
Our Nacho Crunch Burrito is the perfect add-on to any meal. It's made with your choice of seasoned 100% North American Beef with taco sauce or grilled all-white meat chicken with zesty chipotle lime sauce, paired with crushed tortilla chips and warm nacho cheese, all wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Our NEW Four Cheese Quesadilla raises the bar on cheesy deliciousness! It’s stuffed with the cheesiest blend of melty Asadero, Queso Blanco, Monterey Jack and all-natural Cheddar cheeses, all folded into a soft flour tortilla and grilled. Available à la carte or as a combo! Bigger. Bolder. Better… And Cheesier.
Fiesta sauce is a creamy, savory sour cream sauce seasoned with jalapeños, onion, garlic, tomato and cilantro.
110 calories.
70 calories.
140 cal.
New freshly made in-house with tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, freshly chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of sea salt.
110 calories.
A warm Fluffy Tortilla filled with Seasoned Ground Beef, Refried Beans, Cheddar Cheese, Diced Onions and Taco Sauce.
Sometimes you just need more to tame your hunger. Luckily for you, Taco John’s has got you covered. Our Boss Burrito is large and in charge, packed with almost a pound* of savory red rice, black beans, and your choice of grilled chicken or steak. Put your hunger in its place and try one today. Available in participating locations. *Approximate weight only.
Made with our favorite Seasoned Ground Beef (or upgrade to Crunchy Chicken), our savory Potato Olés®, Nacho Cheese, Sour Cream, Lettuce and Tomatoes.
Hit your hunger right in the sweet spot with our Boss Bowl. Packed with almost a pound* of savory red rice, black beans, and your choice of grilled chicken or steak, our Boss Bowl will keep you satisfied. If you want to be a boss, eat like one. *Approximate weight only.
A warm flour tortilla filled with refried beans, Cheddar cheese, diced onions and taco sauce.
A warm Fluffy Tortilla filled with Seasoned Ground Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Diced Onions and Taco Sauce.
Takes flavorful ingredients - Chile Lime Grilled Chicken, Creamy Ranch, Cheddar Cheese and Potato Olés®, Loaded into a Flour Tortilla and grilled to melt all of the flavors together.
This classic comes with our signature Seasoned Ground Beef, Refried Beans, Cheddar Cheese, Onions, Mild Sauce, Diced Tomatoes, Sour Cream and Shredded Lettuce!
Tender wild-caught Alaska Pollock with Nacho Cheese and lettuce on a pillowy potato bun. Here for a limited time! We're proud to use Alaska Seafood: wild, natural and sustainable®.
Tender wild-caught Alaska Pollock with Fiesta sauce, lettuce and Pico de Gallo, wrapped in a flour tortilla. Wildly delicious and here for a limited time! We're proud to use Alaska Seafood: wild, natural and sustainable®.
Includes 6 Super Tacos (beef, 3 Crispy and 3 Softshell, beef) plus a pound* of our signature Potato Olés®. Make It Super adds diced tomatoes and sour cream to our classic tacos (seasoned 100% North American beef, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, lettuce). *Pre-cooked weight
Includes 6 Super Softshell Tacos (beef) plus a pound* of our signature Potato Olés®. Make It Super adds diced tomatoes and sour cream to our classic Softshell Taco (warm flour tortilla, seasoned 100% North American beef, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, lettuce). *Pre-cooked weight
6 of our classic Crispy Tacos (freshly-fried crispy corn shell, beef, Cheddar, taco sauce, lettuce), and a pound* of Potato Olés®. *Pre-cooked weight
Kick your craving by unwrapping the original. Get 6 of our classic Beef Softshell Tacos and a POUND* of our signature Potato Olés®. Feed the family or dig in by yourself! *Pre-cooked weight.
Includes 6 Super Crispy Tacos (beef) plus a pound* of our signature Potato Olés®. Make It Super adds diced tomatoes and sour cream to our classic Crispy Taco (freshly-fried crispy corn shell, seasoned 100% North American beef, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, lettuce). *Pre-cooked weight
6 of our classic Crispy or Softshell Tacos (freshly-fried crispy corn shell or soft flour tortilla, beef, Cheddar, taco sauce, lettuce), and a pound* of Potato Olés®. *Pre-cooked weight
This bundle includes 10 beef, soft shell tacos.
This bundle includes 2 Mexican Donut Bites and 2 Churros.
This bundle includes 2 sides of Sour Cream, 2 sides of Guacamole and 2 sides of Nacho Cheese.
This bundle includes 10 Beef Crispy Tacos.
This bundle includes 4 Medium Fountain Drinks. Please indicate if you would like ice in your Fountain Drinks.
This bundle includes 6 Beef Meat and Potato Burritos and 2 Medium Potato Olés.
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Menu personality
The menu combines fast, flavorful Tex-Mex classics with breakfast favorites in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Quick service meets fresh preparation, with offerings that suit solo diners and groups alike. — FoodPlacee menu editorial
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Visit info
| Monday | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
This menu offers diverse options throughout the day, from early breakfast to late-night snacks, perfect for quick bites or family meals.
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