28 Reviews of Jack-in-the-Box Tacos

From: Chef #275901

On Dec 21, 2005

What a great flashback to College days in northern California — this is a great recipe. I had some trouble folding the 1st tortilla even though I warmed them in the oven. It still cracked. I used the microwave for the rest and it worked much better. Also, I remember the originals being spicier. It may have been hot sauce added later.

From: katie in the UP

On Aug 11, 2005

I have made this recipe...I love them! They are soooo bad for you...but they make me homesick for Calif. They use to be my DS's favorite junk food and at 2/$1.00 the kids use to gobble up 10 at a time!! Thanks for the recipe and thanks for the memories!!!

From: simplemom

On Jun 28, 2008

I finally had a chance to make these. The only change I made was to add some cayenne pepper to the meat mixture. These were really, really good! I spent a lot of time saying naughty words while I was cooking these, due to grease splattering all over my face, so my husband suggested that next time I make these, and there will be a next time, I should buy hard shell corn taco shells and rub some olive oil on them and bake them in the oven with the meat in them. I am going to try that and I'll let you know how that compares. Thanks so much for this recipe!!

From: steve in FL

On Jul 14, 2005

I don't have a JIB either, so I don't know if this comes close, but I do love these, and am glad I found this technique for making fried taco shells.. I can't tell you how many times I've stood like a fool over a pot of hot oil trying to fry taco shells from fresh corn tortillas only to have them come out deformed.. LOL.. this technique with the meat already folded in is fabulous and I will always use it, for freshly fried corn tacos are way better than the Ortega brand and others..

From: ms_bold

On Jul 9, 2005

There are no Jack-in-the-Boxes in my state, and I haven't had an original one of these tacos. But, I must say that this was the perfect greasy (in a good way - LOL) comfort food. LOL I made a few seasoning changes by using Refried Beans for the Refried Beans and blending my own home-canned salsa (Canned Basic Salsa) until smooth and subbing it for the taco sauce. The recipe was simple and Hubby loved the flavors. While we have more authentic recipes that we love, this, too, will become a taco treat for us.

From: Chef #234985

On Aug 10, 2005

I cook a lot of Tex-Mex food; with corn tortillas it's best to heat some oil, hold tortilla with tongs and just hold in very hot oil for a few seconds. Tortillas will be pliable for frying (try stuffed with cheese and jalapenos) or for enchiladas or flautas.

From: podapo

On Sep 9, 2006

Although I myself found these to just be "greasy", the rest of the family a teALOT of them. I know I'll be getting requests to make again.

From: LsuGrrl

On May 29, 2009

out-freaking standing...... we have been known to drive 4 hours for Jack-in-The-Box.... ya we crazy lol

From: Chef #255258

On Oct 25, 2005

The original Jack In the Box taco recipe includes potato flakes which is what makes the consistency of the meat - this very important ingredient was not included in your recipe.

From: Roxygirl in Colorado

On Sep 14, 2005

I am one with fond memories of these tacos so I was excited to try these. These were scrumptious (better fresh than reheated). These were lots of fun to make and really didn't take as long as I expected). The filling texture is just like the originals! I didn't even mind having to clean up the grease splattered kitchen afterwards (I think I used a touch too much oil, about 1/2 inch deep). Roxygirl