Mexican food spanning tacos, burritos, and tamales awaits you at Taco Chulo Taqueria in Johnson City, with pickup available.
Order onlineChilaquiles Divorciados (Divorced Chilaquiles)
$14.99
Fried tortilla pieces in red and green salsa, topped with eggs.
“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!”
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.
“Best damn Mexican food in the area!!!! Awesome food great place and great people!!!”
Chilaquiles Verdes (Green Chilaquiles)
$14.99
Fried corn tortilla pieces simmered in green salsa with eggs.
“Highly recommend for some great authentic Mexican cuisine. The atmosphere, service and hospitality were just as great as the food. So happy me and my family found this place.”
Elote
$6.00
A whole corn ear topped with crema and savory seasoning.
“Authentic food in a new fresh atmosphere with relaxing music. Staff were great and attentive. Well done! Loved the corn, rita and tacos!”
Flautas en Vaso
$8.95
Fried chicken-tortilla rolls come topped with queso fresco and sour cream.
“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.”
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.
“This is the best Mexican spot in our area! The cocktails, food, & service were exceptional!”
Quesabirria Plate
$16.50
Three shredded-beef and cheese tacos come with consommé for dipping.
“This is some of the best food i’ve ever had!! The staff is so friendly, the food is AMAZING, the building is very clean, overall an amazing atmosphere! I ordered the Quesabirria, and it was delicious. I will be back VERY soon!”
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.”
Carnitas Taco
$4.95
A taco filled with carnitas, traditionally slow-cooked pork.
“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.”
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!”
Huevo y Chorizo Burrito (Egg and Chorizo Burrito)
$10.95
Eggs and chorizo fill a burrito with your choice of beans or potatoes.
“If you’re ever in the Johnson city TN, and looking for authentic Mexican style tacos, this is the place to go ! From Texas visiting and would recommend it 100% to all local and visiting. 10/10 service ! Food is amazing!”
Huevo y Jamon Burrito (Egg and Ham Burrito)
$10.95
Egg and ham burrito with salsa on the side and beans or potatoes.
Machaca de Birria Burrito (Birria Machaca Burrito)
$11.95
Eggs and shredded beef fill this burrito, with salsa served on the side.
“Taco Chulos is bringing a little slice of Mexico to Johnson City! 🇲🇽 This is truly authentic Mexican food, the kind of food you’d find in Mexico. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. You can tell they take pride in what they’re serving. If you’re in Johnson City and looking for some real Mexican food, definitely check out Taco Chulos.”
Chicken Tinga Burrito
$15.95
Chicken tinga, simmered with tomato and chile, fills a wrapped burrito.
“Very good Mexican food. Excellent service. Very friendly start. Definitely will come back.”
Torta Ahogada Plate (Drowned Torta Plate)
$18.95
Carnitas and beans in a torta submerged in spicy red sauce.
“Great service, great tacos. We’ve had breakfast too & it’s so refreshing to have a Mexican breakfast option in town.”
Al Pastor Torta
$14.50
A Mexican sandwich filled with marinated, spit-roasted al pastor pork.
“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??”
Cachete Torta
$14.50
A Mexican sandwich filled with cachete, or beef cheek.
“What a gem in Johnson City! We are in town for the bands of America contest and chose this restaurant because it was close to our hotel. Such a great place to eat, true authentic Mexican food. The service was outstanding. The manager came by twice to check on us not to mention the regular servers. We definitely recommend this place.”
Campechano Torta
$14.50
A Mexican sandwich filled with both steak and chorizo sausage.
“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!”
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.
“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”
Lengua Bowl
$14.95
A bowl featuring lengua, the beef tongue used in Mexican cooking.
“Expectations were blown away! This Mexican restaurant had all the right flavors and great customer service. Would recommend 10/10. We came for breakfast and will be back for lunch and dinner!”
Campechano (Steak & Chorizo) Bowl
$14.95
Steak, chorizo, rice, beans, cheese, and corn make up this bowl.
Aguachile
$18.95
Shrimp marinated in lime with cilantro and serrano chiles.
“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.”
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.
Nopales Cactus Salad
$15.95
A cactus salad topped with shrimp and avocado, with lime wedges.
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.
“Menudo, breakfast burrito, and fresh corn tortilla quesadillas were amazing. Everything made from scratch down to the drinks great to have a true taqueria style spot in Johnson City.”
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.
“We tried Taco Chulo this evening and it was amazing. Definitely the most authentic Mexican food in town. It is affordable and delicious. Staff are very kind and it was a great experience. We will definitely be back!”
Menudo Soup
$21.95
Beef tripe simmers in a red chile broth for this traditional soup.
“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 !!!”
At Taco Chulo Taqueria, Mexican food spans eggs on lightly fried corn tortillas, chicken tinga in rolled fried tortillas, and carnitas with beans in a torta submerged in spicy red sauce.
Poblano Soup combines peppers, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and panela cheese in rich broth. Campechano Taco pairs steak with chorizo, while Aguachile features shrimp marinated in lime, cilantro, and serranos.
Visit us in Johnson City for pickup, dine-in, or delivery. Quesabirria Plate serves you three tacos with traditional Mexican shredded beef and cheese, plus a side of consommé for dipping.
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