Opening hours
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Centralia: 4:27 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (618) 918-3422 to confirm.
Location & directions
400 S Poplar StCentralia, IL 62801
About Taco Jos
Taco Jos is a Mexican restaurant located at 400 S Poplar St in Centralia, Illinois. Our Centralia guide covers 15 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Taco Jos is open 6 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Sunday). Night owls can stop by until 12:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Guests can choose from 64 menu items across 14 sections, including QUESADILLAS, NACHOS, TACOS, SIDES, and Fountain Drink. Listed prices range from $1.23 to $15.99, with a typical item around $6.76. You will find options like Fried Chicken Quesadilla, Jos Nachos, and (3) Birria Tacos.
You can visit for outdoor seating, drive-through, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family-friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include comfort food, quick bite, small plates, and vegetarian options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (618) 918-3422 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 400 S Poplar St, Centralia, IL 62801
- Phone
- (618) 918-3422
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Menu
- 64 items · $1.23–$15.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Taco Jos’s weekday schedule with 659 other Mexican restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:00 AM, close to the local norm of 10:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 76 hours a week, about the same as the local median (78.8 hours). 90% of Mexican restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays; Taco Jos does not.
Compared with 659 other Mexican restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Illinois
Based on 162 menus with 14,390 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.79 and $15.95.
At Taco Jos the median listed price is $6.76, lower than the typical $10.00 for Mexican restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 41% | $7.18 |
| Taco Salad | 38% | $13.00 |
| Carne Asada | 36% | $21.99 |
| Sour Cream | 32% | $1.54 |
| Taco Dinner | 32% | $13.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 31% | $10.99 |
| Pico de Gallo | 31% | $3.54 |
| Quesadilla | 30% | $5.62 |
Calculated from 162 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Latino-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Drive-through
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Taco Jos there are 4 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 10 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (4), Mexican & Tex-Mex (2), Bakeries & Desserts (1), and Cafes & Coffee (1).
Competition is light: 2 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 3 within three miles. The closest is Tequilla Mexican Testaurant, 0.3 mi away.
5 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsDQ Grill & Chill< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeRail Coffee Room0.3 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodBurger King0.5 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.8 mi
- BarbecueOrphan Smokehouse1.3 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Taco Jos's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Taco Jos open on Sunday?
No, Taco Jos is closed on Sundays.
Where is Taco Jos located?
Taco Jos is located at 400 S Poplar St, Centralia, IL 62801.
What is the phone number of Taco Jos?
You can call Taco Jos at (618) 918-3422.
Does Taco Jos offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Taco Jos, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, drive-through, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Taco Jos?
The typical price range at Taco Jos is $10 to $20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.23 to $15.99.
Does Taco Jos take reservations?
Yes, Taco Jos accepts reservations.
Is Taco Jos wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Taco Jos open late?
Yes – Taco Jos is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Taco Jos?
There are 10 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Taco Jos. Nearby options include DQ Grill & Chill (< 0.1 mi), Rail Coffee Room (0.3 mi), and Burger King (0.5 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Taco Jos?
2 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Tequilla Mexican Testaurant, 0.3 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 162 menus with 14,390 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.79 and $15.95.
