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    Taco Bob's

    3.3 (71 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Fast Food
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Hard shell taco with beef, lettuce, cheese and tomatoes.
    Dorothy S.

    This is probably my favorite Taco Bob's location, although the one on Westnedge is pretty close. They both do a better job with the amount of food that you get for the price you pay, and I always have great service. My least favorite is the Centre Street location. I actually stopped going to that location because they are stingy with their toppings and there is very little meat. I usually order hard shell tacos, Funny tacos (hard shell taco inside a soft shell taco, with nacho cheese in between), nachos with beef or nachos supreme depending on what I'm in the mood to eat. Today I ordered 3 hard shell tacos and they were delicious. I also love their mild sauce, which is good at every location. Unfortunately, you don't get as much food in the taco shells as you do at Qdoba. I will get full after eating 2 tacos from Qdoba, but I'm still hungry and I ate all 3 tacos from Taco Bob's. I actually met Bob when I worked downtown Kalamazoo many, many years ago and he had a stand on the mall, and he was always really nice. Back then I also used to run into him at the Portage soccer field as well, and he would remember me as his customer from downtown. I like to try and support the Taco Bob's restaurants for that reason.

    Mari H.

    Okay, so I am from Kalamazoo and grew up on Taco Bob's and have been to several locations (so each one is getting a review)! More times than I will admit. People were blown away when Taco Bell came out with the Double Decker years ago, PLEASE.... that has nothing on Taco Bob's Funny Taco. Hands down, the best! Every single time I come home to visit, it is 100% required I go here and most of the time it is more than once. It is what it is. I have Ben obsessed with it even now. Now that I do not live in Kalamazoo anymore, this is the location that gets the most visits out of me while home. It is the closest to my friend's house that I always crash at and dare I say where I have now ruined Ben from wanting any other Taco place, anywhere. He literally bugs me about going there each time he comes home with me, like I don't have plans to go.... a few times. Funny though, every time I go in there, I think of it being an old Subway location waayyyyy back in the day when I was a kid. If in the Kalamazoo area, make it part of the plan for a visit at one of the 6 locations.

    First menu
    Heath S.

    There is not much signage but we swerved into the parking lot at the last second! There is a drive thru around the back of the building. Taco Deluxe - 6. I tasted more beans than meat. There was plenty of sour cream on it though. Bean and cheese burrito with sour cream and lettuce - 6. I tasted mostly tortilla but they were a little light on the beans. Cheesy Taco - 8 it's a burrito! Good amount of sour cream and cheese. Taco - 7. Tastes like a Taco Bell Taco! Chips - 6 chips were ok but I didn't care for the cheese sauce. I'm guessing it's nacho cheese sauce. My daughter loved the cheese sauce and licked the container clean. Lols. There were a few chips but nothing like you'd get at a taqueria Quick stop and inexpensive food. Next time I will find some sauce and drench my food in it.

    Side of Tortilla Chips
    Humza M.

    I really love Taco Bob's; its a mix of nostalgia from post-school events and local fast food that won't make you feel filled with grease. The staff is very friendly and comprised of mainly younger kids (I remember a few friends back in high school used to work here). The inside has plenty of seating and the food is very fairly priced. Now the food: I ordered a #9 combo to go. One thing I appreciated was that the food was packaged in plastic Tupperware which kept my wet burrito nice and warm during my drive. The meal came with a burrito, a small bed of rice with refried beans, and some greens. In addition, I got a small side of chips (included) which were fresh and nicely salted. Each combo also comes with a drink! All this came out to be $8.89 plus tax which was a great deal. My burrito was fresh and nicely packed. The rice and beans were standard to most Chipotle/Qdoba type joints and the burrito was good too. I think the best part about this place was the sauce. The salsas they offer have a great variety and are quite generously given. They make the food shine the most. My biggest disappointment was the fact that the combo was a bit less food than I expected. For that reason, I'd definitely say this falls into the "places I'd grab lunch at" category. This isn't my favorite taco place, but it is fairly good, fast, and relatively cheap. I'd give them 3 stars based on the food, but I bumped it up to 4 because of their service. In summary: I mostly enjoyed that this fast-food Mexican restaurant, which is on par with Chipotle, is fresh and has great service and a drive-through window. It offers variety and food that if you're in a rush will have you feeling good while also being relatively healthy. It's the perfect grab-and-go lunch spot.

    Chicken Wet Burrito
    Paul Yelp N.

    Had the chicken wet burrito with added diced jalapeños $8.34. No huge surprises with this place gringo style Mexican food. Flavors tend to weigh heavier on garlic, salt, and vinegar less on spices or fresh. i.e. jalapeños are canned and taste mostly of vinegar too. Pretty much what you would expect and is essentially a high school boy's dream of what local Mexican deliciousness means.

    Nick R.

    I think there's a recurring theme on the reviews of Taco Bob's that's worth noting: it's compared to Taco bell. I think this is fair. However, I have one major qualm, and it's this: I don't think the price increase from Taco Bell is equal to the quality increase. I'll elaborate. But first, I'll be fair. Here are the "step-ups" from a chain like Taco Bell: -Better meat -Smaller, more "handcrafted" menu -Slightly more veggie options -Better looking burritos. -Alcohol on the menu But now I must explain my largest complaint. I believe that if I'm going to pay 2 dollars more than I would at Taco Bell, for a smaller amount of food, I would like a noticeable step up in quality. I did not feel that there was such a step. I found my tacos were lukewarm, and that the veggies were not crisp. The cheese was low quality queso, akin to what you might find in any Taco Bell or Del Taco. Main point: Was it good? Absolutely. Would I make it a mainstay in my diet? Probably not. Worth checking out because you might feel differently.

    Quesadilla meal
    Brittany A.

    Taco Bob's is one of our favorite lunch spots. They make each order fresh and to order and comes out pretty quickly. The Funny Tacos are a great standby and a great alternative to a regular fast food taco. I've been getting the quesadilla more recently which is a nice change and filled with plenty of meat. I definitely prefer the Center location, the staff is always super nice and it's a lot nicer inside than the outside may appear.

    deluxe nachos
    Jeff W.

    The pro's: Close to work Inexpensive Quick service Food is ok Hot sauce is great on tacos The con's: Very small, at lunch you may not find a place to sit Food taste like the ingredients are very cheap. Parking can be difficult as the lot is small and part of it is taken by drive-thru

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    No idea why so many people love the food from their restaurants. Visited 2 of them and both were terrible. Taco Bell is better

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    The food was amazing and cheap! The staff was extremely nice and some of the best ground beef! I would recommend this to anyone!

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    Food was amazing and the staff was so kind!! Definitely will be coming back! They also let me bring my dog in!

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    This place is terrible! I think it was canned beans prepackaged guacamole, and boxed rice. I could make better tacos at home.

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    Quick, tasty food. Right off the expressway. The friendliest staff around. Clean restrooms. All around great experience.

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    This is the best Taco Bobs ! Never a disappointment... the staff is always helpful !! Good always fresh and made the way you want it !

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