Taco Joe's Mexican Restaurant

Taco Joe's was the first restaurant I dined in the first time I
came to the Inland Empire, over 20 years ago. I don't
remember what I ever ate back then, but the Queen Burrito is
what they're known for. I hadn't been back since way back
then, until recently. Two trips later I'm wondering what I must
have been thinking. Of course I frequented the one in Colton
which was a nicer place, at least back then, I can't attest to
now. Both times here we went towards the end of their dinner
hours and the place was amiss. Not that it would be all that
much nicer otherwise. It could use some updating though. It's
pretty worn and drab. There's plenty to choose from on their
menu, but I haven't picked a winner yet. The complimentary
chips and salsa were acceptable, but everything else was
forgettable. A Shredded Beef Taco is a standard test I give
every Mexican restaurant. I need to know that they make good
meat and "Joe" didn't impress me. It was pretty bland. The
Ground Beef & Bean Tostado was ridiculously piled high with
meat and beans, overpowering the other toppings and
collapsing the shell. The Enchiladas Supreme sounded the most
tempting, but was terrible. The tortilla was still slightly firm and
dry with so much green sauce and onions covering the plate
that we had a hard time even finding the enchilada, and the
filling was undetectable. I filled up on chips and their Refried
Beans, which were pretty good. The King or Queen Wet Burrito
has been their most popular item, I know several people who
have quite an affection for her, my husband included. A hefty
size burrito is filled with the meat of your choice and smothered
in a tasty red sauce. I'm sure it's this item that's kept them in
business all of these years. Me I'm just not a big fan of this
place for any reason. I thought it interesting though, the black
and white photo which hangs at the counter in their Rialto
location of a man piloting a plane, who evidently stops in every
single morning for a cup of coffee for years and years. Must be
some good coffee anyway.

Located at 1749 Riverside Avenue in Rialto.

Telephone (909) 877-1851