Jennie's Boxcar
About Jennie's Boxcar
Jennie’s Boxcar, a vibrant Mexican restaurant set in the Rust Belt of East Moline, is home to some of the most delicious street tacos and margaritas the Quad Cities has to offer!
If you’re looking for a fun place to kick back on the patio and enjoy your evening, girls night out, or date night, Jennie’s Boxcar is the place for you!
Join us for Paint n Sip Parties with Create! Quad Cities on the fourth Sunday of every month!
Upcoming Paint Nite Events at Jennie's Boxcar
Artists Who Host Here
What Guests Are Saying
So you like Mexican food. That place with the bell? Naw.. let talk about Jennie's Boxcar in East Moline! The atmosphere has the industrial look from the local building, but the food...oh the food! It's not the standard ground beef and cheese taco your mom made on Tuesdays. These tacos are authentic street style tacos with a gourmet flavor. The biggest decision you'll have to make is do you order 3 or 4. What goes best with tacos? Tequila, duh. They have a very nice selection of drinks available to complement your dinner. Don't expect the beans and rice sides. It's just tacos. If you want an appetizer to fill those tummy voids, order the nachos, whatever flavor sparks your desires. Just plan on leaving and wanting a siesta. You don't have to run to the border, unless it's the East Moline border to visit Jennie's Boxcar.
One of our favorite spots to get tacos in the QC! Always great flavors and service. Tried a torta for the first time and loved the option to get it vegan (our kiddo needs dairy free) and he absolutely loved it. Only note, the kitchen can be slow at times. So settle in with some tequila and enjoy the beautiful mural.
I was in town for business and I come here to this area quite often and had never seen this place before. When my hotel room wasn’t ready I drove back to have a late lunch. I’m glad I did. The service was wonderful, the Barbacoa torta and chips were phenomenal! The owner took the time to speak with me and answer all my annoying questions. I will definitely come by my next time in town!
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Book the whole room at Jennie's Boxcar
Birthdays, team offsites, bachelorette parties. You pick the painting, we bring the artist and the supplies, the venue handles food and drinks.
Reach Out to Jennie's Boxcar
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Paint Nite at Jennie's Boxcar — FAQ
None. Your artist walks the whole room through the painting stroke by stroke over about two hours, and everyone leaves with a finished canvas. Most guests have never painted before.
There's free parking at or near Jennie's Boxcar.
Yes — the bar and cocktail list stays open while you paint. Food and drinks are ordered from and paid to the venue, and aren't part of your seat price.
Doors open 30 minutes before the painting starts. Come early, grab your seat and order a drink — the artist starts on time.
Yes — Jennie's Boxcar has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restrooms. If you have specific seating needs, contact the venue ahead of the event and they'll set you up.