CJ's Tacos
Tacos Will Never Be the Same!
About
CJ’s Tacos is redefining tacos in East Tennessee with a one-of-a-kind shell you won’t find anywhere else. Founded by Chris Jones, CJ’s pan-fries every tortilla until it has a crisp golden crust on the outside while staying soft and chewy inside. The result? A taco shell that’s the perfect balance between hard and soft—sturdy enough to hold fillings, but tender enough to bite into without crumbling.
Since rolling onto the Knoxville scene in 2013, CJ’s Tacos has become a community favorite, operating two custom food trucks and catering everything from weddings to corporate events. Their commitment to fresh, gluten-free tortillas, bold fillings, and outstanding service has earned them Food Truck of the Year honors from Cityview Magazine (2019–2023) and Knox News Sentinel (2022–2024). With multiple awards and thousands of happy customers, one thing is clear: Tacos will never be the same.
Mexican
Food Truck, Catering
Sample Menu
Tacos
CJ's Original
Stewed ground beef covered in CJ’s Secret Seasoning, grilled multi colored peppers & onions, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, queso fresco, Chipotle Cream, Tom Chili.
Holy Potato
Grilled diced potatoes, grilled multi colored peppers & onions, tomatoes, creamy fresco corn, queso fresco, Tom Chili.
Korean BBQ Pork
Grilled chipotle pork picada, grilled multi colored peppers and onions, mexi-slaw, queso fresco, chipotle cream, Korean BBQ sauce.
Buffalo Chicken
Grilled chicken tossed in CJ’s Secret Seasoning and Buffalo Sauce, lettuce, mozzarella/ provolone mix, grilled bacon bits, creamy cilantro, Lite Serrano Red Hot.
Loaded Taco Bowl
Choose Your Base
Tortilla chips or a bed of shredded lettuce
Choose Your Meat
Ground beef, grilled chicken, steak picada, or pork picada
Choose Your Sauce
Tom Chili, Chipotle Cream, Creamy Cilantro, Tex-Mex Aioli, Korean BBQ, Serrano Red Hot, Buffalo sauce, Fire Roasted Salsa (mild), or Sour Cream
*All bowls come with creamy corn, grilled onions/peppers, diced tomatoes, mexi slaw, cilantro, and taco blend cheese
Sides
Creamy Fresco Corn
Grilled sweet corn kernels off the cob, butter, garlic, Mayo, CJ’s Secret White Seasoning, topped with Queso fresco, cilantro, and grilled bacon bits.
CHIPS & Fire-roasted SALSA
4 oz fire-roasted salsa, mild
