Taco John's - Waterloo

#13 - Mexican - Waterloo, Breakfast, Lunch

Taco John's

Taco John's
4.0 / 5 (2715 reviews)

Description

Once-popular roadside fast‑food earns praise for hot, freshly prepared tacos and generous portions served quickly by friendly staff, but experiences vary. Patrons report inconsistent quality, occasional cleanliness lapses (including bathrooms and a hair in an order), cramped parking and a sparse, utilitarian dining room. Value perceptions are mixed—some find prices steep for fast food—yet the efficient drive‑thru and familiar menu keep customers returning. Overall: reliable for a quick, casual bite, but expect uneven standards.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Jeffrey

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★ 4 / 5 from 2715 reviews
jeffrey-downs-1
26.06.2024

It’s just not what it used to be. The food has lost its flavor, and the bathrooms are not clean. Overall, the place feels untidy and lacks a pleasant atmosphere. The parking lot is odd, quite cramped, and feels unsafe.

d-newton
26.06.2024

Great tacos line is usually long for that reason.

lincoln-brown
26.06.2024

To bad you can't give it a negative rating...it's like they gave up. Then again it's not much different from any other fast food,can anyone get their stuff together please? It's way over priced for fast food then it's sub par,didn't you guys get a raise not long ago? It's adults that work at a kids starter job so you would think they know better

steve-duever
26.06.2024

Great people, fast service, consistently good food. It's one of my favorite places to go.

andrew-quinlog
26.06.2024

Food was good, standard quality from them. Service workers were very nice and quick, but the atmosphere wasn't very stylish or comforting. Benches were painted metal. Very nice though, would recommend for drive through.

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