Invention of Taco Johns potato ole

We've got the skinny on the history of the deep fried delicacy that almost burned out before it blew up as a west-Mex sensation.

June 04, 20191 min read

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If you’ve ever eaten at a Taco Johns you know about the potato ole.

That crispy, crunchy, salty, seasoned tater tot so good you would never call it just a tater tot. But how did the potato ole become a central player on the menu of a Mexican fast-food joint?

We’ve got the skinny on the history of the deep fried delicacy that almost burned out before it blew up as a west-Mex sensation.

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