Corn tortillas meet red and green salsas in Latin American food at Taco Chulo Taqueria in Johnson City, available for pickup.
Order onlineCostillas en Salsa Plate (Ribs in Sauce Plate)
$16.95
Seared pork ribs in salsa come with tortillas, rice, and beans.
“Excellent authentic food prepared by people who care! This is not a typical Mexican restaurant with bland food. Every sauce is made from scratch not a factory. We had a late lunch and are so glad we stopped here. Tortas, braised ribs, and freshly made tortillas for the quesadillas and tacos. Very reasonably priced for the quality of the food!”
Aguachile
$18.95
Shrimp marinated in lime with cilantro and serrano chiles.
Ceviche
$16.95
Pollock is marinated in lime juice with cilantro, tomato, and onion.
Mojarra
$21.95
Whole tilapia is fried and served with rice and a side salad.
Chilaquiles Divorciados (Divorced Chilaquiles)
$14.99
Fried tortilla pieces in red and green salsa, topped with eggs.
Huevos Rancheros (Ranch-Style Eggs)
$13.50
Fried corn tortillas hold eggs, salsa, refried beans, and queso fresco.
Chilaquiles Rojos (Red Chilaquiles)
$14.99
Fried corn tortilla pieces simmer in red salsa with eggs and queso fresco.
“Everything was excellent. We got breakfast, and the chilaquiles with fresh made tortillas was the best I've ever had. Staff were friendly and on top of things. Definitely going back!”
Churro Waffle
$13.95
A churro waffle comes with three slices of bacon and two eggs.
“Hands down best Mexican restaurant around here! Food was as authentic as it gets! Service was wonderful, staff was amazing and nice! Overall the best experience will be returning soon !!!”
Quesabirria Plate
$16.50
Three shredded-beef and cheese tacos come with consommé for dipping.
“Taco Chulo offers some of the freshest, most imaginative Mexican food I have ever eaten. Everything is handmade and is not your standard Tex-Mex. The quesabirria tacos, served with a broth based sauce redolent with fresh onion and cilantro were amazing. And don't miss the El Jefe corn dip, whose touch of sweetness goes perfectly with the classic margarita. No sweet and sour in this authentic refresher. Oh, and did I mention homemade desserts? Flan, creme brulee and more. I hear they serve breakfast, too! Churro pancakes, anybody??”
Fish Tacos
$16.95
Three pollock tacos come with cabbage, pico de gallo, rice, and salad.
“New favorite restaurant! So good…everything. We got the elote, fish tacos and Birriah tacos. Loved how fresh and homemade everything was. The best thing was the way we were treated. Thank you Junior for the samples! We will come back every time we are in JC. Want to try their breakfasts. Read that menu and it sounds crazy good.”
Chicken Tinga Taco
$4.95
A taco filled with shredded chicken in tomato and chile sauce.
“Very well done restaurant and out door patio. More upscale than most Taquerias. El Jefe corn dip & chip was delicious. I had the Sopes with chicken and it was amazing. Husband had a carne asada and a chicken tinga taco and love them. They do breakfast too! We’ll be back!”
Al Pastor Taco
$4.95
Al pastor, typically chile-marinated pork, fills this taco.
“Staff, food, and drinks were amazing. Go try it out for sure. Al pastor tacos were the best thing we tried but it was all great!”
Huevo y Chorizo Burrito (Egg and Chorizo Burrito)
$10.95
Eggs and chorizo fill a burrito with your choice of beans or potatoes.
Huevo y Jamon Burrito (Egg and Ham Burrito)
$10.95
Egg and ham burrito with salsa on the side and beans or potatoes.
Chicken Burrito
$15.95
A chicken burrito includes rice, beans, salsa, onion, and cilantro.
“Taco Chulo was an amazing place to eat on my short trip to Johnson City. The staff went out of their way to help me choose a dish I would love and then I received outstanding service throughout my dining experience. The owner even came over to ask about my food!! But, honestly the chicken burrito and chips/guacamole were the stars of the show. Fresh, delicious, authentic Mexican food. 10/10 will visit this eatery again. They're hitting it out of the park!”
Chicken Tinga Burrito
$15.95
Chicken tinga, simmered with tomato and chile, fills a wrapped burrito.
“An excellent experience in Mexican cuisine and particularly more authentic relative to the majority of Mexican restaurants in the Tri-Cities. A little more expensive, but money well spent. Service is very good and staff is very interactive and intentional about serving you. Very much worth a visit!”
Torta Ahogada Plate (Drowned Torta Plate)
$18.95
Carnitas and beans in a torta submerged in spicy red sauce.
“Taco Chulo has to be one of the greatest Mexican restaurants in the Tri Cities. The food is incredible, the atmosphere is great, and the owner is an absolute Class Act! My wife and I were so pleasantly surprised after one visit, we make it a point to go once a week whether it’s for breakfast or supper. Also amazingly dog friendly which is hard for us to find being from Greeneville. I cannot say enough good things about this place!”
Al Pastor Torta
$14.50
A Mexican sandwich filled with marinated, spit-roasted al pastor pork.
Cachete Torta
$14.50
A Mexican sandwich filled with cachete, or beef cheek.
Campechano Torta
$14.50
A Mexican sandwich filled with both steak and chorizo sausage.
Poblano Soup
$8.95
Poblano peppers, potatoes, and panela cheese simmer in tomato-rich broth.
“Excellent tacos, very fresh, the tortillas were handmade and fresh. Corn dip was excellent. Poblano soup was very good as well. Service was very friendly. Strongly recommended, will be back.”
Carne en su Jugo (Beef in Its Own Juices)
$20.95
Chopped steak simmers with tomatillos, bacon, onions, and beans in broth.
“This place is amazing! From the staff to restrooms. Yeah I said it! The restrooms. The food was some of, if not the best Mexican I’ve ever eaten. Highly recommended.”
Menudo
$21.95
Beef tripe simmers in red chile broth for this traditional soup.
“This is in the Old Amigos on West Market street. It was some of the freshest tasting Mexican that I have had in JC. The salsas were great and the owner said it was his moms recipe. The Menudo and Poblano Soups were amazing. Can’t wait to stop in for breakfast with some fresh squeezed juice.”
Carne en su Jugo Plate (Beef in Its Own Juices Plate)
$20.95
Steak and beans simmer in rich broth with tomatillos, bacon, and onions.
Al Pastor Bowl
$14.95
A bowl featuring chile-seasoned pork cooked on a vertical spit.
“Delicious food served by a friendly staff. The Jamaica was amazing and we were offered refills. Try the Al Pastor Bowl!”
Cachete Bowl
$14.95
A bowl featuring cachete, or beef cheek, as its centerpiece.
Campechano (Steak & Chorizo) Bowl
$14.95
Steak, chorizo, rice, beans, cheese, and corn make up this bowl.
Carne Asada Bowl
$14.95
A bowl centered on carne asada, or grilled beef, with custom removals.
Elote
$6.00
A whole corn ear topped with crema and savory seasoning.
“Had the opportunity to eat here with our family, and needless to say it was amazing. We are, for a lack of better words, food snobs…. And out of all of the travels we have had the authentic food here was some of the best! Even our kids ate everything and said it was better than the tacos and elote that they had in Mexico.”
Flautas en Vaso
$8.95
Fried chicken-tortilla rolls come topped with queso fresco and sour cream.
“The BEST Mexican food in TN ! Everything was so fresh and flavorful . Customer service was amazing as well . Highly recommend their flautas , al pastor burrito, fritas , and refried beans . Can’t wait to go back”
Guacamole
$8.99
Guacamole served with freshly made chips for dipping.
“Food was delicious. I had the Costillas en Salsa as well as chips and guac. Their horchata agua fresca is superb as well. Service was great and all the staff are really nice. Did I mention to get the horchata?”
Perro Caliente (Mexican Hot Dog)
$8.99
A bacon-wrapped hot dog is topped with jalapeños, tomato, and onions.
“Loved every second of my experience at Taco Chulo! Gabriel walked us to our table and brought us 5 types of meat from the kitchen. Every single one was tasty. It made it difficult to choose but I went with the Quesabirria tacos. They didn’t disappoint. Best Michelada in East TN. If you like true authentic Mexican food then this is your spot.”
Taco Chulo Taqueria serves Latin American food with corn masa cakes, egg-filled burritos, and lime-marinated seafood. You'll also find whole fried fish served with rice and a side salad.
Poblano Soup combines peppers, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and panela cheese in rich broth. Campechano Torta pairs steak and chorizo, while Fritas comes with three fried mini corn cheese quesadillas.
Visit us in Johnson City for pickup, dine-in, or delivery. Quesabirria Plate includes three shredded beef tacos with cheese and a side of consomme for dipping. Add Elote, a whole ear of corn with crema and seasoning.
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