Did you know that Taco John’s trademarked ‘Taco Tuesdays’ since 1989? It’s true. Of course you can enjoy tacos, burritos, quesadillas or nachos any other day of the week too. With 380 locations in 23 states in the country (largely concentrated across the Midwest), Taco John’s is here to serve. 

Take a look at the Taco John’s menu prices in 2023. I also share the latest coupons and value deals you can use to get the best dining deal possible. 

Fish Tacos

MenuSize / QuantityPrice
Fish Taco$2.19
Fish Taco – Combo$6.79

EZ Combos

MenuSize / QuantityPrice
Crispy Beef Taco$1.29
2 Crispy Beef Tacos – Combo$4.99
Super Burrito$3.69
Super Burrito – Combo$5.99
Softshell Beef Taco$1.59
2 Softshell Beef Tacos – Combo$5.99
Softshell Chicken Taco$1.99
2 Softshell Chicken Tacos – Combo$6.39
Taco Bravo$2.49
Taco Bravo – Combo$4.99
Beef Burrito$3.69
Beef Burrito – Combo$6.19
Crunchy Chicken Burrito$4.19
Crunchy Chicken Burrito – Combo$6.69
Grilled Chicken Burrito$4.19
Grilled Chicken Burrito – Combo$6.69
Cheesy Quesadilla Melt$2.79
Cheesy Quesadilla Melt – Combo$4.99
Chicken Quesadilla Melt$4.29
Chicken Quesadilla Melt – Combo$6.49
Meat & Potato Burrito and Softshell Taco – Combo$6.99
Stuffed Grilled Taco$2.99
Stuffed Grilled Taco – Combo$5.49

Specialties

MenuSize / QuantityPrice
Super NachosSmall$3.59
Super NachosRegular$4.99
Super Potato OlesSmall$3.59
Super Potato OlesRegular$4.99
Mexi Rolls2 Pc.$2.19
Mexi Rolls4 Pc.$3.89
Mexi Rolls6 Pc.$5.19
Taco Burger$2.29
Bean Burrito$1.29
Beefy Burrito$2.79
Combination Burrito$2.49
Crunchy Chicken$4.29
Taco Salad$4.79
Chicken Taco Salad$5.29
Crunchy Chicken Taco$5.29

Baja Boneless Wings

MenuSize / QuantityPrice
Baja Boneless WingsSmall$4.29
Baja Boneless WingsHalf Pound$5.59
Baja Boneless WingsOne Pound$10.19

Mex & Match Pack

MenuSize / QuantityPrice
6 Meat & Potato Breakfast Burritos and 12 Mexican Donut Bites$17.99
12 Beef Tacos & A Pound of Potato Oles$17.99

Six-Pack & A Pound

MenuSize / QuantityPrice
6 Beef Tacos & A Pound of Potato Oles$10.99

Kids’ Meals

MenuSize / QuantityPrice
Beef Crispy or Softshell Taco$2.99
Cheesy Quesadilla$2.99
Crunchy Chicken$2.99

Desserts

MenuSize / QuantityPrice
Churro$1.29
Mexican Donut Bites$1.49

Beverages

MenuSize / QuantityPrice
Fountain DrinkSmall$1.69
Fountain DrinkMedium$1.99
Fountain DrinkLarge$2.19
Milk$1.59

Sides

MenuSize / QuantityPrice
Potato OlesSmall$1.89
Potato OlesMedium$2.29
Potato OlesLarge$2.59
Chips & Nacho Cheese$1.89
Side Salad$1.89
Refried Beans$1.89

Add Ons

MenuSize / QuantityPrice
Chips & Queso$2.69
Nacho Cheese$0.99
Sour Cream$0.99
Guacamole$0.99
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What’s the biggest burrito at Taco John’s?

The biggest burrito at Taco John’s is called the Boss Burrito. This burrito weighs more than a pound and is stuffed with cilantro-lime rice, sour cream, cheddar cheese, salsa, black beans, and grilled chicken or steak – your choice. Getting the Boss Burrito is a surefire way to stop hunger and satisfy the largest of cravings. 

The best breakfast food: Taco John’s Potato Oles® Scrambler.

What are the tater tots called at Taco John’s?

The tater tots at Taco John’s are famously known as “Potato Olés”. These are bite-sized potato nuggets that are seasoned and cooked until they’re crispy and seasoned with a special blend of paprika, seasoning salt, cayenne pepper, and cumin. This is a trademark side dish you need to try if you visit the taco chain. 

How much is a six-pack and a pound?

The Six-Pack And A Pound® includes Six Crispy Beef Tacos filled with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, and shredded cheese. You can choose from hard or soft-shell tacos. The meal comes with a pound of Potato Olés. This meal deal is available for $10.99.

Related Reading: Taco Bell Menu Prices & Big Price Increases in 2023? 

It’s the zesty Chipotle Lime VS spicy Jalapeño Ranch battle

What comes on a meat and potato burrito?

The Meat and Potato Burrito from Taco John’s typically include seasoned beef, Potato Olés (their signature tater tots), nacho cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes all wrapped up in a soft flour tortilla.

Enjoying Taco John’s ValuEST meals

What states is Taco John’s Located? 

There are 380 Taco John’s locations in the United States with a small handful open in Canada. The states with the most Taco John’s locations are:

  1. Minnesota (56 locations)
  2. Iowa (55 locations)
  3. South Dakota (39 locations)
  4. Wyoming (38 locations)
  5. Nebraska (34 locations)
  6. Colorado (33 locations)
  7. North Dakota (28 locations)
  8. Kansas (27 locations)
  9. Illinois (26 locations)
  10. Missouri (25 locations)

These 10 states listed above account for over 70% of all Taco John’s locations in the United States. The remaining locations are scattered across 13 other states: Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Always look forward to Taco John’s Taco Tuesday.

Ways to Save Money at Taco John’s 

Just like a lot of fast food restaurants in the country, Taco John’s has its very own mobile app called the Taco John’s App where customers can have their Taco John’s fix hassle-free by having it delivered to their door or pick it up in-store. They can also use the app to join the Bigger Bolder Rewards program to get free food!

Customers can earn 10 points with every $1 spent. When you’ve accumulated enough points, you can exchange them for free Potato Olés, crispy tacos, and many more. 

It’s so easy to join Taco John’s Bigger Bolder Program. All you have to do is download Taco John’s App and join the Bigger Bolder Program through the app! You will be given a FREE Fried Chicken Taco for 7 days when you sign up and join. Here’s what you can expect when you join the Bigger Bolder Program of Taco John’s:

  • You can easily earn points using the in-app QR Code which you can use to scan at the register to check in before placing your order. You can also use the QR code when ordering inside the restaurant or drive-thru. 

Related Reading: El Pollo Loco Menu Prices + Free Pollo Bowl 

  • All orders made through the mobile will automatically earn points. You will get 10 points with every $1 you spend and get drinks, tacos, or Potato Olés® for free when you redeem your points. 
  • There are also instances when Taco John’s will have in-app challenges that are fun and easy to play. You can join these challenges for a chance to win free Combo Meals among others. 

Coupons

Again, like any other fast food chain, Taco John’s also offers coupons to its customers. As of this writing, they have these coupons up for grabs for a limited time only. These coupons include valuable deals like a Taco Salad for $5 and 2 for $7 for a pair of meat and potato burritos.

These are some of Taco John’s past coupons:

To be up-to-date with Taco John’s coupons and other value-added offerings, you can sign up for their e-club and receive the latest news, updates, and special offers.

Mango shrimp tacos anyone?

Whats on the ValueEst Menu for $1, $2, and $3 menu at Taco John’s?

Here’s a summary of the ValueEst menu items and their prices from Taco John’s. These menu items are priced at $1, $2, and $3 each.

Grande Beef Taco$3

Description: A large, warm, soft flour tortilla filled with seasoned American beef, signature Potato Olés®, all-natural Cheddar cheese, mild sauce, sour cream, pico de gallo, and shredded lettuce.

Mini Fried Chicken Taco$2

Description: A warm, soft tortilla filled with a crispy, all-white meat chicken tender, crumbled queso fresco, spicy jalapeño ranch, and pico de gallo.

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Nacho Crunch Beef Burrito (Available from Jan. 30, 2023): $2

Description: A warm flour tortilla with crunchy tortilla chips, creamy nacho cheese, seasoned American beef, and Taco John’s mild sauce.

Nacho Crunch Chicken Burrito (Available from Jan. 30, 2023): $3

Description: A warm flour tortilla with crunchy tortilla chips, creamy nacho cheese, grilled all-white meat chicken, and zesty chipotle lime sauce.

Taco John’s is a fast food restaurant chain that offers a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes. The menu prices are reasonable, and there are often coupons and value menu deals available. Some of the most popular items on the menu include the Potato Olés®, the Boss Burrito, and the Chicken Soft Taco. Taco John’s also has a breakfast menu that includes items like the Breakfast Burrito and the Potato Ole’s Scrambler.

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