Sancho's is the hands-down winner of my O-side taco tour. I compared Carne Asada and fish tacos and black beans & rice at two competing taco shops. Sancho's OG beef was lean & tender, nicely seasoned and not buried in onions. Grilled fish was adequate, but not distinguished. Next time, I will try batter-fried fish. Corn tortillas were big enough to hold a generous portion. Crema sauce on both was rich and tangy. Atmosphere was surprisingly boozy at 7pm on a Thursday. Frat party loud. I was alone and focused on the food, so no harm, no foul. But would have been disappointing if I was there to chat with a friend or a date. I will definitely be back next time in Oceanside. read more

Nice big outdoor patio seating. Interesting decor. Tacos were delish. The favs were the OG, the skrimps. The founder was ok. The tacos have generous amount of sauce, service wasn't the quickest but we were also a really big group! read more

Can't visit Oceanside without a visit here. The food is always awesome ( this time shrimp tacos and fish tacos), the staff is always friendly and the decor is fun. read more

Sancho’s Tacos - Art work - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Decent tacos, good vibes. The flavors were bland though....I was disappointed in the OG taco. The meat was dry and tough... and there wasn't a lot of cilantro or onions. I also wish I asked for more limes. I know it could be better, so maybe they just had a bad day. The flavors for the sauces also fell short for me because I like spicy, these ones were sweet... but if you're not a spicy person this is perfect for you! I also had the fried fish taco, and that unfortunately fell short for me again too, just felt bland... I would consider trying it again though when I visit next time! I love Oceanside and I know everyone out here is doing their best to create a great experience! :) read more

This place was the high light of are trip to California tacos where great verde salsa on point refillable sodas mini churros and good vibes bar is available didn't go but this spot we will definitely be back when we go to San Deigo read more

Tacos were super goood! Fish tacos were by far the best. They have traditionally beer battered, carne asada (slightly sweet but really good flavor), surf and turf (shrimp and carne). Service was standard in wait time and seating. Pretty cool interior with ordering at the "bus", bar counter, and both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Sancho’s Tacos - Flounder pounder, OG, surf and turf - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

(I'll say this TOP 3 worst places I've ever ate) 22 dlr burrito 3 shrimps tiny sprinkle of meat cabbage and bean rice burrito Rather eat dogfood read more

Prices are what you expect for Oceanside, but the queso makes it worth it. Drinks are tasty and the bartender is knowledgeable about the area if you're visiting. Food and vibes and vibrant. Great spot when I'm in the area. read more

The interior design is insane. Their artist really sets the atmosphere of the restaurant. There are details all around the shop that is fun to look for. The shop seems to be integrated well into the community of Oceanside. It's not your cheapest Mexican food option but they have great food options. I recommend there tri tip burrito and their fish/shrimp tacos. Their sauces were also great. read more

Sancho’s Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Stopped by for the first time on Cinco de Mayo I've always wanted to try this spot. Overall, it was a half-and-half experience for me, but my wife absolutely loved it. When we walked in, my 7-year-old asked, "Why is it so dirty here?" I explained it was mostly the decorations. Very festive but a little chaotic. You can definitely feel the energy, and judging by the reviews, people love this place. For the first time ever, I actually liked the chicken more than the carne asada. The carne asada didn't really hit the mark for me almost like something was off, or maybe they mixed up my order. At $5 a taco, I expected a little more flavor. The chips were great, definitely a highlight with pork and beans. That said, the place didn't feel like a truly authentic taqueria to me. It has a certain style that seems geared more toward tourists and the general local population, if you know what I mean. Felt cooperate. My 11-year-old, who's pretty picky these days, had a breakfast burrito and funny enough, his burrito was actually better than my carne asada tacos. Drinks were on point enjoyed a strong, tasty $10 margarita. The bar and food areas are separated, which felt odd at first, but it works once you get used to it. Service - bartender was super nice everyone else was always a bit feeling the 5 O Clock rush at one point there is no register clerk because she was clearing tables. All in all, a good experience. Definitely a fun place to take friends for casual drinks and food, but probably not going to be my personal go-to taco spot. Still glad I finally gave it a shot! read more

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Right off the bat, immediately noticeable friendly service. First time visitor and the solo employee confirmed the surf and turf tacos were his favorite. Ordered two to go. Wasn't even waiting 5 minutes before they were ready! Walked to my spot on the beach about 0.5 miles away before trying. Tacos are slightly larger than street sized and just by picking them up, I noticed they do not skimp out on the meat portions. Sauces are slightly spicy but flavorful! Steak is smokier, kind of beef jerky like. But I enjoyed it! Looking forward to returning to try other recommendations from this place read more

Sancho’s Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Solid taco! Had the surf and turf! Yum! Great friendly service and cute little bus where you place your order. Drinks available at the bar but we just had a Mexican coke! Outdoor Patio to enjoy your meal! With a visit! read more

Sancho’s Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Food was good! Order from the indoor taco truck and then grab a seat, food will be delivered to your table. Super conveniently located in Oceanside CA / two block walk from our hotel. The tacos, burrito, and margarita was solid enjoyed our food! Everything that we ordered was great. Service could be better though. We were told we would get something delivered to our table and it never came so we had to go back up to the counter and ask for it. But overall good food so we would come back. read more

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Everyone kept saying this place has the best Mexican food in town, but it wasn't that good. And that's coming from a Mexican. $25 for a wet burrito and a coke is wild. The burrito itself was lacking seasoning on the meat so it tasted bland and the salsa roja was more on the sweeter side. Some spice would've helped out the sauce. Services was fine. There was some homeless people coming in and out of the place. read more

Sancho’s Tacos - Wet Tri Tip Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Surf and Turf Tacos were delish, the OG had waaaaaaaay to much sauce and was almost not edible, the battered fish taco was great too. Would come back again when visiting Oceanside read more

Sancho’s Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Food was great, surf and turf burrito! lacking on the soft drink choices.. order at the bus! Service was ok. Cool decor

In general, Sancho's Tacos is a good spot. Whimsically decorated, one can enjoy the vibe or sit outside and watch the street life outdoors. Boasting a full bar, one can have a drink as well as a meal. The food itself is pretty good. It is clearly a menu catering to more "safe" tastes. That means that the taco and burrito choices are fairly limited, but they are of a sufficient quality that one doesn't mind too much. Everything I have tasted here shows that they use good ingredients, are skilled in preparation, and know how to present minimalistic but appetizing plating. In general, I have zero complaints about the food. They also offer a number of south of the border alcoholic and non-alcoholic potables. In what they offer, it is very well done. They do, however, lose some points for price. Being close to the ocean probably means some pretty big rents for the purveyors of ST, but the costs puts this eatery in the tourist category. We're talking about 20-30% more expensive than your average taqueria. And that leads to the question: can one get similar fare in the area for considerably less money? The simple answer is yes. The coastline of SD county is frankly littered with the same quality of food for considerably less. So, I can't see myself returning to Sancho Taco's unless someone else insists...and is footing the bill. read more

All the tacos were delicious! The chips are thick to get lots of the yummy salsa scooped up. Fun atmosphere, all the colors and portraits on the ceiling are fun. Quick service. Servers very nice and helpful. Go! You won't be disappointed. read more

Sancho’s Tacos - Belly up to the bus to place your order. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

We were on vacation, staying at a beach house right in the strand. So we were looking for food that was walking distance away to enjoy the beautiful weather. We saw sancho's tacos was highly rated and decided to give it a try. Now, we're Mexican but understand that tacos here may not meet the expectations of a carne asada taco from Hermosillo, or a al pastor from Tijuana or CDMX. However, we were very disappointed with the tacos here. Despite being a good size and filled with lots of salsas and toppings, it simply lacked taste. I saved the fish taco for last, presuming it would be the best tasting since we were miles away from the coast - nope. The same experience as the other tacos. The location is cool. We didn't have any drinks so maybe those are solid. If you think you'll enjoy it I still always encourage people to check out restaurants, but our experience was not a positive one. read more

Just an update to my prior review. We stopped in here yesterday (Sunday) mostly because Johnny Mañana's was packed full and couldn't find a table. I have not been to Sancho's in quite a while and we just wanted a fish taco and a beer. Upon finding a seat, I grabbed a menu and noticed right off the bat, there are no prices on the menu. At Sancho's, you have to order from the register inside the VW bus. I ordered two fried fish tacos, and two beers. The total came to $34. At Johnny Mañana's, a fried fish tacos is $3.50, so here it's double. Granted, the fish taco was very good. Large but most of that is cabbage and tomato. $16 for two tacos is a bit high. The beers were roughly $8 each. For Mother's Day, it was pretty empty inside. We were able to find a barstool that overlooked the street and just took in the activity of the day. Beer was good. Taco was good. There is no A/C, so if it's hot & sticky outside, it'll be hot & sticky here. Just a fair warning. read more

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Surf and turf burritos had steak strips, shrimp, rice and beans. You pick the salsa sauce and we picked rioja which is mild, sweet and sour. You can split the burrito with another person. ($18) We also ordered grilled fish tacos which is just an appetizer $7 that came with cabbage, pico sauce. There's a patio outside which is nice. The furniture is dated. Bathroom is very clean. Service is friendly. We will be back when we're in the area. I wish I took pictures! read more

Everything was bursting with flavor. Incredible menu! Jacob got the OG and those were our favorite!! So much flavor & the best seasoned meat. I got the surf & turf. The tri tip and shrimp were so yummy, but the chipotle had a lot of kick to it- great flavor but it over powered the flavor of shrimp and tri tip! I tried it with the Chubby sauce and that was a sweeter sauce which i preferred. The chips were some of the best i'd ever had and the salsa was great!! The man taking our order was so kind! He gave us all his recommendations & was patient with all our questions. He explained the menu well. This is a fun ambiance. There is a bus in the store and picture frames on the ceiling. It makes the entire restaurant an experience. read more

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So disappointed, really weird take on an authentic taco, the pictures look great but that's where it ends. The og is the most nastiest thing I've ever tasted, the meat was chewy and just plain disgusting, the sauce was sweet and the tortilla was just a cheap Mission tortilla fried in oil. The Flaco taco was a veggie taco , it was edible but again had that cheap oily tortilla, maybe if they made their own tortillas and didn't fry them it would be better but come on now, idk who would actually like that taste when there's places 1000% more authentic and cheaper around. Tip: Take a ride down south and u won't b disappointed and also other taco shops don't charge u for hot sauce and u can get as many as u like. read more

Sancho’s Tacos - Flaco Taco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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The best steak nachos & steak quesadilla we have ever had ! It's a unique restaurant you place your order at the bus inside the restaurant then they bring your food out to you . The steak is super tender marinated in their chubbie sauce which is a sweet green chili sauce . It is delicious! The nachos have a lot of steak , cheese, beans , sweet onions & cilantro . The chips are fresh & homemade they are nice & crispy . You can choose from several salsas . I had pico . It was so fresh & good . The quesadilla had a lot of steak & cheese it was big . It came with your choice of salsa & sour cream . We ate outside it was nice . The music is pretty loud inside the restaurant. If you are in the area definitely eat here we loved it ! read more

Sancho’s Tacos - Steak Nachos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Over priced and under flavored. I tried 3 different tacos and only one was ok. But what really threw me off was the sign at the register letting me know I cannot have extra salsa "because it's already on the taco". And if I wanted extra, it would be $1. Not a great start to feel yelled at and price gouged at the same time. And after eating mediocre tacos, that's what I wanted - to try and make it taste better. Maybe I didn't order the right menu item here but tacos are nothing special. I had the grilled fish (best one), the chicken taco (nothing remarkable) and the carne asada (zero flavor and rather tough meat). Disappointing especially for the price. Oh and this didn't come with a fork and I needed one and no one bothered to check on me while I was dining. This is a bar/restaurant or more of a bar that sells a little food? The decor is quirky and it is open-air with windows that open to patio seating. Staff was friendly. With so many choices for tacos (more than one just a few steps away), I don't think it's worth coming here. There are cheaper better tasting options within a few blocks. The fish taco was decent but the rest, meh. read more

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Fun beachy vibes with colorful artwork. It was spacious and had an outdoor seating area. Inside there was a full bar as well as beers on tap. Everything I order was staff favorites. Chips & salsa: - Chips were fresh. - Hectors was a spicy Verde salsa. It is made w habanero and had good flavorful heat. I did not find it as spicy as I would have thought. Spice level 7/10 - 5150 was sweet and spicy. It had a great kick of flavor and not overpowering. I felt that this had more heat than the Hector's salsa. I enjoyed this on my tacos. Spice Level 8/10 Tacos: - Flounder tacos were tender and had great flavor. The sauce was creamy, and the cabbage was fresh. 7/10 - Flaco tacos were a vegetarian option. It had mushrooms which were cooked perfectly but didn't have anything special. Artichokes were charred and I really liked that. It had a smokey flavor. Spinach was fresh. It sounded better than it tasted. 6/10 Surf & Turf was a steak and shrimp taco that was the best of all three. The shrimp had a delicious mesquite flavor. The steak was kind of "ehh" nothing really special flavor wise but tender and not chewy. The chipotle sauce was the real winner it tied everything together. 8/10 Definitely a spot I would like to return too. Service was great, staff was very helpful and friendly. Great place for lunch or a few drinks. It had a fun atmosphere and definitely fit the vibes of Oceanside. read more

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First meal in Oceanside. Good tacos and large portions, but I would expect so for $3-4 a taco. It's a taco stand / truck within a bar so you can either order to go (and have a beer while waiting) or eat at the bar. The food came out quickly and hit the spot. Nothing mind-blowingly good, but filling and fast. I'd come back. read more

Sancho’s Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

This place used to be really good. Order came out wrong. not sure if that salsa and chip used be too crazy salty, you can even eat. the rice was way over cooked in burrito's. read more

Sancho’s Tacos - had to shake the salt out before you eat. too much salt in salsa and chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

I ordered a Bacon - Breakfast Burrito 'to go'. The wait time was not too long. The Burrito had excellent flavor, and fresh, well balanced ingredients. Also, they offer several fresh salsa options. read more

Best steak (cali way) burrito I've had in a while! Maybe ever? It was delicious, and one burrito is definitely enough for two people in my opinion. Or for leftovers later! The fish tacos were super fresh, too- but you have to eat those fast or else the tortilla gets soggy and falls apart. The inside of this place has crazy art and lots of clown themed pieces - entertaining. Spicy salsa, well dressed food. We took our order to the nearby (walkable) beer garden one of the times we got takeout - highly recommend. read more

Sancho’s Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Liked the food and ambiance. We got tacos and burritos and they were all good. Don't like that they limit salsas which I thought was strange. Chips were ok. But it was a fun place. Had the Padres game on which was a bonus. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great location. Carne asada tacos and shrimp tacos were good. read more

This place is..... HEAVEN!!!! This place is awesome and the bean and cheese burrito,. You should also get sprite with some lemonade in it. We were in Oceanside and we wanted food, so this place was the solution! read more

Such an odd vibe and experience. This establishment is located in a business park, which is unusual enough, but it gets stranger as you walk in and head to the back to find limited seating and unapproachable, unwelcoming staff. The individuals there seemed peculiar and lacked energy. Ignoring these factors, we decided to try their recommended selections and pick a game from the shelf. I was surprised to find that still mead wasn't available; instead, all their meads were carbonated like their ciders. Being accustomed to more traditional mead, I was disappointed that none of them had a noticeable honey flavor. It felt like they were primarily selling ciders, with a few having subtle mead-like notes. I wouldn't recommend this place. There are better options with greater variety in Temecula, and it's definitely worth the drive if you're coming from Oceanside like we were. read more

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The food is delicious, I have had nothing but excellent service at the many locations I have been to and the beer in the downtown Oceanside location has excellent selection, oh, and a decently stocked bar. Even as a self-proclaimed meatatarian, the Flaco taco makes me so happy because all of the vegetables are delicious. The Cali-guey burrito is a close second to my favorite item on the menu. Actually, it switches depending on mood. My daughter ate here with me yesterday and loved the surf and turf burrito and even used salsa for the first time in memory. This place could be the reason California has the best tacos in the country. read more

It's been a long time since I have eaten at Sancho's even though I've always been a fan. Yesterday I shared a bacon breakfast burrito add avocado. It was tasty and I liked the buttery, soft potatoes you don't get at most places. Unfortunately only giving 4 stars here due to price. My burrito was $20 and I typically get similar size and quality burritos for $16 these days. I can imagine the rent at their location probably isn't cheap but the price does discourage me from going there again. Also, I just have a beef with paying for salsa. You get one little cup for free but the burrito is large enough to warrant needing 2 salsas so the second cup cost me .95. read more

Sancho's tacos is my go to Mexican spot when I come to Oceanside. I love the carnitas plate which comes with rice, beans, guacamole, your choice of tortillas and pico de gallo. I don't like guacamole and they are always kind enough to substitute the avocado for avocado slices. You get hearty portions and quick service. The staff is friendly and it's a hole in the wall type of establishment so please don't come expecting bells and whistles. You will find good food, hearty portions at an affordable price. read more

Great shrimp tacos and service. They have battered and grilled shrimp tacos, the battered ones are so much better. Bathroom is kinda scary, looks dirty with all the graffiti. Not a fan of their bathroom decor but big fan of their shrimp tacos for sure! read more

Tourist Tramp at it's Finest! The website is atrocious - glitched out for days. The website wording must be a family member because no one would pay for that nonsense. They do not list prices on their website for this Glorified Taco Shop - and We understand why. Even Taco Shops provide free hot sauce for the food you just purchased - No Beuno for Sancho - he wants a quarter for each one! Imagine In & Out charging for individual ketchups No bartenders in the day, they always hiding in the back - don't wanna work, just expect tips. This is a Kook-Ville taco shop that moonlights as a restaurant, and that in house sewage smell! Taco Truck quality with restaurant Prices! Goooo Sancho! read more

Sanchos has been an absolute staple of mine for beer battered fish tacos for years! The quality of the fish in the pounders carnal taco and all the extras they add in it is simply unmatched and I haven't found a place that does it better, believe me I actually go looking. Their chips and guacamole are also another staple, fresh hot chips and guacamole is seasoned great. I always get a side of chubby sauce too, adds for a sweet kick. I don't really find a difference in quality when going to different Sanchos locations either. They all seem to taste amazing and just the same. The beach weather outside is great right on the Main Street, food is great, I highly recommend it! read more

Sancho’s Tacos - Pounders carnal Chips and Guacamole (half) Chubby sauce - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Yearning for more? 1/2 The Surf n Turf taco was decent in terms of flavor but the proteins didn't have a great texture. I didn't enjoy the sweet sauce it came with. Usually don't care for sweetness on my taco unless it's al pastor. Expenses: 0/1 The taco was pricey, even considering the fact that it had both steak and shrimp. One taco order came out to about 8 dollars. Bit too steep for what I received. Location: 1/1 The location is brought to life by the fun staff and their diverse and striking array of art. I was able to pay with a debit card. Parking wasn't very convenient though I had to find parking about a block away. Possibility of a Future Visit & Recommendation: 1/1 I would come back for the staff and overall atmosphere of this spot, but only if I was already in the area lol. My taco wasn't great but I prefer to try a few items of a location before moving on if the experience was still positive overall. read more