Not finding what I'm looking for, obviously they don't say Mtown has better food than the others I think they've just had the most sales 17 straight years. I still think it's better. :v_SPIN:
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1. They use a local supplier for beef, not the **** the rest of the chains use.
2. They have french fries
3. They are owned and managed by people who care about customer service and hire quality help.
So they're maybe the best in the state. I guess it seems a little presumptive to assume that there isn't a Taco John's somewhere else that does the same.
Owned and run by ISU freshman football player Shaban Dika.
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Joe's Italian Grill and Pizza is owned and operated by Shaban Dika's family. They moved up here from San Antonio since their college-aged kids attend ISU. It's really good, big portions, good price. It's a very popular place for lunch among our office.
Sub City is great if you want a big ol' sammich.
Applebee's is Applebee's. The Legends here is sloooow, and it's just like every other Legends.
Rube's is great, but it's a grill-your-own-steak place so it can take a while to get in and get out depending on your schedule. It's also probably the priciest if you get an appetizer, entree and beer.
Mexico Antiguo in downtown is good, and La Carreta = La Fuente though I know you said no mexican.
Sub City is great if you want a big ol' sammich.
Applebee's is Applebee's. The Legends here is sloooow, and it's just like every other Legends.
Rube's is great, but it's a grill-your-own-steak place so it can take a while to get in and get out depending on your schedule. It's also probably the priciest if you get an appetizer, entree and beer.
Mexico Antiguo in downtown is good, and La Carreta = La Fuente though I know you said no mexican.
Offensive guard Shaban Dika's family runs this place. He is there working quite often.
Legends in Marshalltown is TERRIBLE. Worst service at any resturaunt.
Sub City = great subs.
Zenos is the best pizza ever.
And yes.... The Taco Johns in Marshalltown is better than any other Ive ever had.
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You can pass the ghostly exterior of what was once one of the nicest places to eat in all of Iowa.
Thanks all who responded. I knew you guys/gals would point me in the right direction. It looks like it'll probably be Zeno's or Joe's Italian, but I'll check back later to see if there're any more responses.
I second this and when I went there in the past thought the crust had the consistancy of cardboard. Granted I haven't been to Zeno's in 6 years so things could have changed. Born and raised there for a LONG 18 years. Here is my list
Rubes: grill your own meat steakhouse. A little pricey.
Sub City: priced right and better than any sub sandwich chain imo. However, it is still a sub.
La Fuente or Mexico Antiguo: amazing Mexican food and a lot of bang for your buck price wise
I agree. Everyone around here always wants to get Zeno's when we order pizza and I can't stand it. Caseys' pizza is better and a ton cheaper.
M'town Taco Johns is better than any I've ever had. Possibly just because they have fries, really good fries.
Maid rites - not a big fan (too greasy for me) but they also have good shakes/malts
If you have the time to head north a little go to That Place in Conrad. Awesome food (prime rib especially) and awesome price.
Calvin Rockets (corner of Center and Westwood) has good wings. Had a prime rib sandwich there one day that was awesome too. Not sure if that was just a one-day special though.
Sub City for cold meat sandwiches. They are sooo much better(and bigger) than Subway.
Joe's is good. Don't care for their pizza but the pasta is really good.
Rubes is overrated IMO
Legends' food and service suck.
Won't mention any Mexican since you said you're not interested.
How can Mikes Pizza be as good as the Italian sounding Zenos? That does not compute.
No way is Ames' Taco John's better. They don't have fries and their tacos are always cold. Not a fan. Oh and that junior QB from Marshalltown that people have been talking about this year to look at, his parents own the Taco John's in Marshalltown.
Edit: Forgot to talk about The Cafe in LeGrand, I think it's really good and you get quite a bit of food for cheap. Might be a little bias though since I went to East Marshall and ate there alot.
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