Jimboy's Tacos

Jimboy's Tacos is a Sacramento-based Mexican-style fast food restaurant chain, started in 1954 by a couple named Jim and Margaret Knudsen.

History

In 1949, Jim and Margaret Knudson[1] visited a friend's home for dinner. They were served tacos for the first time, and having experience in the food business, Jim thought the taco would have universal appeal, and so he developed his own taco recipe, calling it the "TAYCO". Jim added his recipe to the menu of his restaurant "Jimmy's 49er Cafe" located in Grass Valley, California. Jim said that his customers were not enthusiastic about trying the menu item.[2]

In 1954, the two converted a 16-foot trailer into a mobile kitchen. A frequent customer gave Jim the nickname, "Jimboy". This inspired the two to rename the restaurant, "Jimboy's Spanish Tacos".[2]

Jimboy's Tacos
Private
Industry Restaurants
Genre Fast food restaurant
Founded 1954 (1954)
Grass Valley, California
Headquarters Sacramento, California, United States
Area served
 Mainly United States and India
Website http://jimboystacos.com

Around summer of 1954, the couple towed the recently converted trailer to Kings Beach, California.[2]

In December 2013, it was announced that Jimboy's would expand to India as part of a partnership with the Sacramento Kings and The Krrish Group, an Indian development company.[3]

Food

Most of the items on their menu have a corn tortilla with cheese and meat, with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on the outside. Most meals come with Spanish rice and refried beans. Jimboy's also offers vegetarian items.

References

  1. ↑ Homecoming for taco titan
  2. 1 2 3 "Our Story | Jimboy's Tacos". jimboystacos.com. Retrieved 2017-06-25.
  3. ↑ Kings Sign Partnership With India-Based Company and Jimboy's Tacos

Further reading

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