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    Taco Joes Mexican Restaurant

    3.8 (335 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Net A.

    Very rustic exterior of the structure !!! Cozy and Homey feeling inside once you enter the restaurant! The chosen theme of their interior decor was variety of vibrant colors potteries displayed on wall shelve There is outdoor seating! Food were flavorful with the authentic Mexican fare! Hubby had the taco birria and I gobbled on the 2 chile rellenos with sides of rice and beans. Service was great !

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    Landon V.

    The coffee was made fresh to order. The staff was attentive to the order. The house salsa was excellent with roasted garlic highlighting the flavor. The beans were ok nothing spectacular. The rice was good, however a little heavy-handed with the cumin. Enchiladas were good: could use more sauce with flavor. I have frequented over the years. The one noticeable thing were the portions . They have replaced the oval plates with platters designed with a "bowl appearance." I would imagine to help the plate look more full. Best advice is to turn in a gas station and proceed to the parking area behind it. it parking tricky since it's up against the freeway in Valley Boulevard tends to be divided by a concrete island. I do recommend the salsa and chips and something to take home because they're that good..

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    Victor E.

    September 1, 2025 Food was so good and hot!! Excellent serving Service was simply the best everyone was so helpful and friendly The ambiance is amazing

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    Anna D.

    The menudo had too much hominy and It looked like pozole. Won't be ordering menudo here again.

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    Bienvenido A.

    Sweetheart and I came in for late lunch . It's been years since we've been here and can't remember how food tastes like anymore. Super warm and friendly reception. Very good service. Staff (Gabby) helpful and accommodating. Comfortable and at home ambiance. We were served with crunchy tortilla chips and mild salsa to munch on as a starter (fast quick service). I ordered quesabirria and sweetheart had chile relleno. Both came with rice and beans on very hot plates (loved it). Food flavorful, delicious and enjoyable. Surely a place to come again. A worthwhile revisit.

    Fried Ice Cream

    A Taco Treasure for over 50 Years! We have been coming to Taco Joe's Mexican Restaurant for well over 50 years, and it has always been a wonderful experience--but today was truly something special. We were celebrating my husband's birthday, and from start to finish, everything was above and beyond. The Queen Size Deluxe Burrito--a longtime favorite--never disappoints. It's always packed with flavor, generous in size, and cooked to perfection. But today I noticed something new on the menu: Quesabirrias Tacos. Wow! If you are a fan of birria, you must try them. These tacos are out-of-this-world delicious--crispy, cheesy, and filled with juicy, flavorful meat. They're a new favorite for sure! Cuca, the owner, is absolutely fabulous. She's always there with a warm smile and goes out of her way to make sure everyone leaves happy and full. Her pride in the restaurant shows in every dish and detail. Mary, our server today, was phenomenal. Attentive, kind, and truly went the extra mile to make our celebration special. Taco Joe's isn't just a restaurant--it's a family tradition, a place full of heart, and a shining example of what great food and genuine hospitality look like. I can't recommend it highly enough!

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    Jason B.

    My friends and I had our last outing of the year the day we had lunch here. I missed the entrance, initially (the place is next to, and, kind of behind, a Chevron). I should've made a U-turn down the road, and doubled back, but followed the directions on my navigation app, and went on I-15, which took me to an off-ramp that dropped me off...right next to the sign for...Taco Joes... The place was busy, which told me the place was a solidly popular place to eat. Inside, the walkways were kind of narrow, but, you can pass someone easily. Noise level was typical for a busy restaurant. The booths were, not cramped, but, cozy, from what I saw(my friends and I had our own private section). Our section had a long banquet table, with chips & salsa at the ready, and menus were available right then and there. The servers were nice, and were right there with refills for our beverages. I ordered the burrito bowl with carne asada, while one of my friends ordered the carnitas, and another of my friends ordered the chimichangas. The burrito bowl I ordered had the best carne asada I've ever tasted! Anytime a dish causes you to raise your eyebrows, you know it's that good. There were enough ingredients piled onto, and into, my entree that I could(and did) get a bit creative, and do the chip & dip with the chips & salsa. Did I mention that the chips were homemade? Because they were warm whenever we got more. The salsa was delicious, as well. I'm a chunky salsa kind of guy, but was pleased with both the chips and salsa. Overall, we were all pleased with our food, and, the next time we're in the area, Taco Joes is getting our business!

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    Gus R.

    Danellle great service great food great price ! And Chente playin on the radio , serrio what more do you want for n the big IE !

    A taste of heaven
    Marcy P.

    Food is amazing, service was excellent, and this deep fried ice cream just topped it off Daniella was very friendly and efficient. Can't wait to come back!!

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    Yvette C.

    Had dinner here today. It never disappoints. Danellia provided great and quickly service, and food is amazing as well. Don't think twice of coming down and trying their food. You won't regret it.

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    Great good. Great service!! Love the place . I recommend it to everyone looking for a great Mexican restaurant.

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    Delicious authentic Mexican food, quick and friendly service, very clean. Definitely recommend for families

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    Mary and Daniella were great! Both the service and the food were really good! Would highly recommend Taco Joes!

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    The first restaurant that I paid for extra plate. Sadly!! At least I expected to be warning before to be charged for it.

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    My family and I always come here for either breakfast, lunch or dinner! We enjoy the atmosphere, food and happy employees!!

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    I used to be a regular taco Joe's in Redlands or Colton. I don't know which city it was in next to the golf course. What happened to the restaurant? Does anybody know I ate there for years and it was the best?

    It's permanently closed but you can still go to the one in Rialto. It is owned by the same people and they still have great food. It is on Valley Boulevard and Riverside Avenue right on the corner.

    Random question but does any know what oil they use to cook?

    Vegetable oil and Manteca

    I go to taco Joe's in highland never been to the one in Rialto how is it?

    Taco Joe's in Rialto CA much better ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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