Taco John's with Carl Tart

"Taco John's with Carl Tart (live)" is Episode 406 of *Doughboys*, hosted by Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell. "Taco John's with Carl Tart (live)" was released on July 13, 2023.

## Synopsis

Carl Tart joins the 'boys LIVE to discuss the city of Minneapolis and Mexican food before a review of Taco John's.

*Recorded live at The Fillmore in Minneapolis on June 23, 2023.*

## Taco John's intro

*There is signage that hangs in locations of this week's chain, that you probably know about, that display Taco John's Promise. Which I think up here, they do instead of the flag pledge.*

*So here is a dramatic reading of the Taco John's Promise:*

Every menu item will be carefully prepared using the best ingredients to give you a bold taste with West Mex flavor and attitude.
Our service will be efficient and friendly, and our restaurants will be clean and pleasant.
Your satisfaction means everything to us."

[Support the WGA.]

## Fork rating

* Fried Chicken Taco
* Super Burrito (Chicken)
* Fried Chicken Tacos Combo (second trip)
* Bean Burrito (second trip)
 Mike Mitchell
* Stuffed Grilled Taco
* Spicy Steak & Potato Griller
 Carl Tart
* Stuffed Grilled Taco
 shared
	+ Three Crispy Beef Taco
	+ Three Softshell Beef Tacos
	+ Potato Olés
* Four Cheese Quesadilla
* Super Nachos
* Churro
* Mexican Donut Bites

Nick made a second visit to Taco John's so he could try their breakfast, but got lost and missed the breakfast window.

Nick also visited Del Taco before traveling to Minnesota, so he could compare their orders directly. (Taco John's and Del Taco have very similar items and style.) They each do discuss the two chains a bit ("Taco John's is like if Del Taco and Taco Bell collided with each other at 1000 miles per hour and taste fell out the bottom," Mitch says.) Nick liked just about every item better at Del Taco (except the Fried Chicken Taco and the Olés).

## Snack or Wack: Land of 10,000 Licks Edition

In Snack or Wack, the Doughboys taste a snack item and rate it either 'snack' or 'wack.'

For this edition, they try some flavors from the MN Dairy Lab, a local ice creamery.

They have these flavors of ice cream: Rhubarb Cheesecake, Vanilla, 10,000 Grand, and Baklava.

 Mike Mitchell
 Carl Tart

They all liked all the flavors; Carl liked Baklava the best.

Nick had to sign for the delivery of the ice cream and show his ID:

## Let Me Be Frank

Grit on my grill gettin' greasy and gritty
Toast bun, don't it look pretty
Suckin' on a dog like you're suckin' on a titty
Pork and beef sausages and long bread
Rollin' on a roller grill, must've been relish

One bite, it's a different world
Swap dog bites with a girl
Munch on, munch on, and chomp all night
Despite the farts, it'll be alright
That taste when the casing has snapped
Later that day, you'll for sure have to nap
As it simmers in the city
Like you're suckin' on a titty*

You ain't nothin' but a hot dog
Frying all the time
You ain't never been a burger
And you ain't no lunch of mine

They said you a sandwich
Well, that was just a lie
Yea, they said you a sandwich
Well, that was just a lie
You're just a bun around a wiener
So you sure don't qualify*

Wrong steak on a bunway track
Feel like I should be eatin' meat logs
Somehow I'm neither hot nor dog

Runaway frank never coming back
Runaway frank, intestinal attack
Runaway frank burning in my soul
Runaway frank blew out my hole*

* *So.. that was Mrs. Lundergaard on the grill in there? And I guess that was your accomplice in the deep fryer? And those three hot dogs in Brainerd?And for what? A little bit of mustard? There's more to life than mustard, you know. Don't ya know that? And here ya are and it's a beautiful frank.Well, I just don't understand it.*

In this segment, Mitch searches Google for 'hot dog' (and Nick uses Bing), as they discover the latest news about hot dogs. They then discuss!

First up, Nick finds this article about a method of grilling a hot dog.

Mitch liked this article about hot-dog boat and was impressed by this video about firefighters.

Next, Nick has a story about the best hot dogs in Rockford, Illinois.

Mitch pulls a poll about Fourth of July's most popular foods.

Last, Mitch finds a picture of a hot dog and cool cat.

## Snack or Wack

In Snack or Wack, the Doughboys taste a snack item and rate it either 'snack' or 'wack.'

In this segment, they try two flavors of Dutch Crunch Kettle Chips: Sweet Onion and the Jalapeño and Cheddar.

Dutch Crunch Sweet Onion Kettle ChipsDutch Crunch Jalapeno and Cheddar Kettle Chips

## "Lettuce Rap (Taylor's version)"

Arugala and cheese, that's quite the treat
That Taylor Swift, she sure seems sweet

## "Something To Taco 'Bout"

They got this one spot
It's overrated, baby!
First name is Taco, last name is Toilet
Oh wait, it's John
But it tastes like shit
And they chew just a little too loud
They sweat just a little too much
They shit just a little too long
Next time, I come here, I'm staying in St. Paul!

Let's give 'em something to taco 'bout
A little hard shell with beef throughout
Let's give 'em something to taco 'bout
How about John's?!

I feel so foolish, I'm disappointed
I liked the service
But that beef was seasoned poorly!
.. no garlic butter
And then I shit out my ass like thunder
Stomach growling all through the day
Sleeping on the toilet at night
I hope I'm gonna be okay
Now that I know it, this is worse than COVID, darling!

Let's give 'em something to taco 'bout
A little hard shell with beef throughout
Let's give 'em something to taco 'bout
How about John's?!*

## The Feedbag

 Mike Mitchell
 Carl Tart

 Mike Mitchell
 Carl Tart

 Mike Mitchell

## Photos

Six-Pack and a Pound, Super Nachos, Four Cheese Quesadilla, ChurroPotato Olés, Four Cheese Quesadilla, ChurroFried Chicken Tacos, Potato Olés, Bean BurritoSoftshell Beef Taco, Crispy Beef TacoSuper NachosStuffed Grilled Taco, Fried Chicken Taco, Starry, Mexican Donut Bites