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    Jimboy's Tacos

    3.1 (327 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Size of a kid burrito

    This place really went downhill. They're very short staffed.. I asked them to please make my burritos extra crispy and when I got it, It's wasn't crispy at all. The cheese not melted, still was cold and the burrito was the size of a kid burrito. 2 burritos for $10 is crazy and they ask for a tip at the end.

    Clean inside
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    I came into the jim boys establishment and I received amazing customer service and he was very kind and also very helpful with our order and he also informed us that this is the Original Jim Boy's location so he was very helpful with the information that he gave us. I recommend you guys to come down here and get you a taco from Romero.

    Greasy tacos...
    Brian-Matthew C.

    First of all the drive-through is pretty tight if you're in a truck you should be OK if you're in a car. Based off what I got, I think these prices are pretty high. I got a six pack of ground beef tacos, and they're basically just Jack-in-the-Box tacos except maybe not as good. They were extremely greasy, not crispy at all. And at the drive-through, they expect a tip if you're paying with a card. Not really anywhere to just pull over and park and eat either. I heard this was a Sacramento staple and I had to try it. I guess if I was drunk and or hung over and looking for a grease bomb this might suffice but outside of that I won't be coming back.

    Mike L.

    Love these tacos. Classic American version dusted with Parmesan can't be beat. Service is fast and always friendly. Been enjoying Jimboys for 40 years!

    Mike L.

    Look, I'm not ashamed to admit I really wanted to come here. Partly because I see Jimboy's sprinkled throughout Sacramento, but really, it was mostly due to the (glamour) photos on Yelp. Probably weird for me to say, given how this is ultimately a fast food joint, but the fact that this place is a (regional) chain only fueled my curiosity eve more! Plus, who am I to say no to the possibility of some delicious tacos, regardless of where they're from and if they're more of the dirty/fast food variety? Based on the (again...glamour) photos I saw on Yelp, the food here looked better than the likes of Del Taco and, gasp, Taco Bell, so I actually had some hope when we pulled into the drive thru. The menu is centered heavily around tacos, first and foremost, but I thought it was interesting how it also includes plate options with tacos and/or enchiladas, along with their array of burritos, taquitos, quesadillas, salads, bowls, nachos, and sides. Still, we were here for the tacos and the tacos only, which looked like a cross between Jack N The Box's and Taco Bell's - crispy like the former but filled more like the latter. -- GROUND BEEF TACO - Chef-griddled Stone Ground Corn Tortilla, Cheese, Lettuce, Parmesan Dusted...$2.95 It was the most basic of the bunch, but their signature taco was the one that excited me the most! Thankfully, this wasn't too bad - not only was the beef flavorful, but there was a decent amount of it too, which was surprising. -- CARNITAS TACO - Chef-griddled Stone Ground Corn Tortilla, Cheese, Lettuce, Parmesan Dusted...$3.95 Honestly, this felt like carnitas in name only. The pork was slightly dry, but my bigger complaint is that there weren't any identifiable chunks - just random shreds and overcooked bits. Also, this one felt saltier than the rest. -- WILD PACIFIC COD TACO - Chef-griddled Stone Ground Corn Tortilla, Cabbage, Avocado Ranch Sauce, Parmesan Dusted...$5.25 Easily, our favorite taco. The piece of cod was fairly large, crispy on the outside, and moist on the inside. Plus, the drizzle of avocado ranch sauce nicely completed the fish and cabbage as well. Legitimately pretty solid! -- STEAK TACO - Chef-griddled Stone Ground Corn Tortilla, Cheese, Lettuce, Pico, Parmesan Dusted...$4.95 All in all, not bad. The flavors were similar to their original beef taco, but a bit better. The taco as a whole wasn't quite as oily and the beef was far meatier by comparison. -- HOT HONEY CRISPY CHICKEN TACO - Spicy Fried Chicken Tender with Hot Honey, Chef-griddled Stone Ground Corn Tortilla, Pico, Creamy Ranch Dressing, and Parmesan Dusted...$4.95 Their newest (temporary?) offering was...not good. The chicken tender itself was fine, but I don't think the hot honey, pico, and ranch dressing worked well together. In hindsight, we should've just got a second fish taco. Now, I have to say - as uneven as the tacos may have been, they weren't nearly as problematic as our drive thru experience was. Things started off normal enough, and there were just two cars ahead of us, but it took an insanely long time for us to get our order and go. I don't know if the car two ahead of us put in a huge order, if something went awry, and/or if the kitchen here is just ridiculously slow, but it took at least 10 mins just for those folks to get their order. Add in the car in front of us and then our own order and I wouldn't be shocked if it turned out we sat in that line for well over 20 minutes. All in all, while Jimboy's actually isn't a terrible option if you're looking for a fast food fix, it's not hardly "fast" based on our experience. I can see why Jimboy's has its fans, especially those that grew up eating it, but I'd rather head to one of the many taquerias in town instead.

    Drive-thru window showing DoorDash sign. Maybe that's the extra wait time?

    Great original tasting tacos. The drive-thru takes awhile but the employees are kind. You never know who might be coming inside the restaurant but it's clean. There is an outdoor space.

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    Pretty good tacos. Simple with a lot of flavor. Fast service, although there was some confusion with who got what order. I'd go back.

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    Delicious tacos, flautas, burritos, quesedillas, guacamole, etc!! Quick service and very friendly staff! Highly recommend!

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    Wow! The chicken tacos were incredible. The service was excellent. This is my new go to taco shop when in Sacramento. Hands down the best!

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