Sanctuary has absolutely amazing food and amazing vibes with a super awesome and friendly staff

No ma'am...the extra star was for the waitress she was fine ...checked in with us and not too much I can appreciate that. Now to the tacos the menus are in small pieces of paper and it's not well thought out. As for the BBQ chicken tacos not my fave. The bbq sauce had an odd taste to them and the black bean taco (which I'm assuming was the vegan option) was bland. In my opinion if you have a vegan opinion it shouldn't come off as punishment. There was no flavor what so ever and even when dressing the tacos up with extra sauce veggies cheese etc there was no flavor. I would advise adding a little sauce or seasoning to the mix make the customers want to come back even if they aren't vegan/vegetarian. As for the layout it was a cool hole in the wall spot some place to hang out if your in the area. read more

Came here on the first legit warm day of the year to enjoy some drinks and tacos outside with my husband. I have to say, it is an odd location but I lurve it. Staff are super friendly, drinks are cheap (especially during HH), and while the menu is limited, the tacos are chronic. The bbq chicken tacos are particularly awesome. My husband even said it reminded him of the sweet bbq chicken his grandmother used to make (insert an awww here). Make sure you add the chili lime sauce and coleslaw--both add a little sumpin' sumpin' to their already great tacos. We will definitely be coming back in the near future, especially since it's within walking distance from our home. read more

Sanctuary - BBQ chicken taco, black bean taco and side of coleslaw. - Tacos Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

The pork tacos were definitely the highlight here. The ground beef one was a bit dry and not very flavorful. The chicken was second place with pretty decent flavor. All in all was a very cool spot though! read more

Tacos were so tasty and quite cheap for the great quality! However, the drinks are subpar and limited range. Wine was pricey per class for only quarter of an 8oz cup. Not worth it, in my opinion. Our initial waitress (who was the bartender as well) was rude after we asked for another drink because we didn't like our initials orders. She also forgot to put in our order slips for our second round of tacos, so we ended up waiting longer. She must have been having an off day because left mid meal and didn't tell us... but our new waitress was nice. Another waiter/cook came out and personally offered another drink on the house, which was super nice (tasty drink as well). I'd give it a 5 for good quality, but the waitress we had killed it for our group. read more

I understand this is during Covid time but C'mon! Me and my family are from Cali, which we are used to Tacos, good tacos that are at most $2 each. This was a complete joke I'm sorry. Maybe to locals this is good but if you have a taste palette from somewhere like SoCal, stay far away from this place. It was okay but the price did not add up. I paid $62 for 8 tacos.... The price that I paid I'm sure I would've been more content with Taco Bell with taking the price into consideration. If you are the owner reading this, I know you can do better but please spice it up. Maybe some smoked tri tip taco or something equivalent to make sense with the pricing. Furthermore, the sauce tasted like it's from your local whole foods, (Not bad, but store bought) I never leave reviews like this but the price that I paid did not add up to the quality of the food. Will order again when I come out here next year and hopefully they make some changes. read more

my coworker kept telling me how amazing this place was and that i had to try it out. so glad i did! convinced my boyfriend to come with me after an awesome ODU football game and the tacos were good! super cheap. $3 per taco. highly recommend the bbq options as the beef was just meh. the coleslaw and avocado were awesome add ons and their hotsauces were on point. highly recommend this place and def a cool vibe to grab drinks! read more

Lots of places to do tacos in my neighborhood but this is by far my favorite. Gringo style street food tacos. Their hot sauces are flavorful and they do a great happy hour. No sides or complex menu but it doesn't matter because the tacos are so good. It has a 90s punk biker vibe but don't let that deter you if it's not your scene. If you're on the quest for the best taco in Norfolk, look no further. read more

This place was awesome! Owner was super nice!! Tacos were delish!! I can't wait to come back. Best tacos ever!!

Chill place for a quick bite or to hang for a few hours. Tacos were good. Nice toppings selections.

I really can't say anything bad about this place. Great drinks, tacos and service. Do recommend

I was so excited to try this place. I love the simplistic vibe, staff was nice, secretive location however these were the worst tacos I have ever had. I expect a place that only sells tacos to at least be good at TACOS. I truly pity anyone that thinks these are good tacos. Fish- terrible, BBQ chicken- terrible, Black bean- ok read more

Came here with 4 friends to grab a bite. We asked for a drink menu which they didn't have. We all placed our food orders (you mark a sheet with the your choice of shell, protein, and toppings). What bothered us the most is that the orders were brought out two orders at a time (first round didn't come out till 20-25 mins after we ordered), with at least a 15 minute wait in between . So two of us were completely finished before the other two got their order, leaving my one friend sitting there hungry with nothing. All four of us were done with our meals and she was so annoyed she walked up to the bar to ask where her food was and they handed it to her. I'll admit, the tacos tasted good and our server was sweet. But the delivery timing of our food was what really ruined the experience. Do better in regards to that please! read more

I was their first Amazon delivery customer today, and they were outstanding!! Fast delivery, order was correct, and the tacos were amazing!! Highly recommend the barbecue chicken tacos. I can't wait to go to the actual restaurant. read more

Been to this place a few times usually sit outside due to their nice patio and dog friendliness. Drinks are good mostly canned sodas and juices but that's no problem and they always bring out water for the pup which I really appreciate and he does as well. Boyfriend and I have tried every taco now in all combinations. They are always loaded with protein of choice which is great and you can chose all the toppings your want. Avocado does cost extra and try their aioli sauce it's super yummy and a great topping on their tacos. read more

This is definitely one of the best taco places in the area. We have been meaning to come here for tacos because we live close by and we are SO happy that we did! They even allowed us to bring our dog which was great. Our waiter was very attentive and personable. My boyfriend and I both tried one of each taco (pork, ground beef, and chicken) and they were all amazing. You can pick your toppings and they have a great selection of hot sauces to add to the tacos. The flavors were great and reasonably priced. I do wish they had guac or salsa that you could start out with, but the tacos hit the spot! Will definitely be coming back here. Do yourself a favor and try it out. Especially during their happy hour! read more

My friends, Tracey, Chris and Jenna told me about this place! The tacos are off the chain and the happy hour is awesome! Would totally recommend this place to anyone who is looking for good eats and great drinks! read more

Love this place! Homemade hot sauces --- love their Hail Mary, soft and hard tacos equally tasty, and breakfast tacos with eggs make for a well-rounded taco menu. Eclectic. read more

Loved this place! Came here last night to celebrate my birthday and everything was wonderful. The owner, Christian, is super nice and made a point to stop by our table. Yes, this is strictly tacos, and I love the simplicity of the restaurant. Tacos were delicious and the margaritas were amazing, too! Highly recommend this place and will be back! read more

Stopped into this place on labor day weekend. If you are a taco lover, this place hits the spot. The menu is simple and easy to follow. You pick your shell, meat, and toppings, and wait for the magic to happen. The flavors are well-rounded, and the house hot sauce has the right level of kick and flavor. read more

I saw this restaurant in the newspaper the day before and I decided to try it out. I walk in and it's quite small, but also lively. I sit down and the friendly staff comes to ask what I would order. They give you a little sheet of paper that you have to fill out and it would tell you what toppings you want and what meat etc. I ordered the barbecue chicken taco and the black bean taco with their signature chili lime sauce. BEST TACOS I HAVE EVER TASTED. The barbecue chicken one has so much flavor, and the black bean taco (with no meat) tasted like there was meat in it even though there was no meat. I will definitely come again soon. My recommendation is the barbecue chicken taco with the chili lime sauce, or if you prefer no meat, get the black bean one. read more

Love the atmosphere, location, staff and decor. The tacos were simple and I liked being able to pick the toppings. Would give five stars but this place really needs another filling option. Shrimp would be amazing but fish all week would do too. read more

Very Disappointed!! A good friend was visiting from out of town. I checked the website for hours, and it said they were Opened at 11:00 that specific day. We make the drive from another city to get Tacos, and the restaurant was Closed at 11:15.. Why is your website not Correct? read more

a must try. definitely a new favorite spot. went for happy hour & who doesn't love tacos! great prices and location. tacos were amazing!! read more

Sanctuary - so good and simple! happy hour approved. - Tacos Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

My first visit to this establishment proved to be a good choice. Our tacos were very well prepared, fresh, and tasted excellent. Their margarita is very good, they serve local beers, and have a full bar. We will return to try addition items. read more

I've heard this was the spot for tacos, let me be blunt and say that it is not. This was nothing special by any stretch of the imagination, no variety whatsoever. By that I mean all they offer is BBQ chicken or BBQ pork, oh and ground beef. Maybe I'm spoiled from living in SOCAL for 8 years, but when I think tacos I don't think BBQ. Unless they expand the taco menu(and get rid of the BBQ) for lunch there is no reason for me to go back, although they do make a pretty good margarita. Other than that.....blah. read more

Wooooooow, service was AWFUL. I've been at the bar for 15 minutes without even an acknowledgement. Two bartenders, eight people at the bar, and neither seem to have any bartending experience. They were absolutely overwhelmed cashing people out and asking them to "Tell me what you had, honor system." Awful service. I had to walk out. Not even a, "Be right with you." Sorry Sanctuary, until you hire better bar staff, you've lost my business and I live right around the corner. Would rather go a little farther for some decent service. Only added two stars because I've been there when I was the only person at the bar and the bartender did okay then. read more

I really liked the barbecue tacos! I love that it's just the way I want it! Not to mention the dope scenery and the purple haze is amazing. Definitely a coll little spot, I plan to spend my summers on the deck! read more

Outstanding tacos! The bbq chicken tacos are to die for! I'm not a huge fan of restaurant tacos but if I'm ever in the area again I won't stop by to grab a taco for the road! read more

Amazing food. Out of the way place and cool decor. Not your typical taco joint. You order by the taco and it was so good I had to get a second round! read more

Great find! A wonderful little taco bar just off the beaten path. Vibrant and eclectic, you can custom order your tacos at only $3 each! Also a good HH with friendly service. I'll be back! read more

The tacos are amazing. You choose what you want on them, I'd recommend getting everything + avocado. The jalapeños were a nice touch of spicy and there are loads of hot sauces to choose from to kick up the heat even more. Drinks were great- I'd recommend the margarita and/or purple haze from Rob. Music is a little loud but it took me back to high school so I didn't mind it. Everything was reasonable priced. Can't wait to go back. read more

Excellent service, friendly and knowledgeable bartender. Would give this 5 stars, but I was disappointed to see plastic straws. The glass cups and paper straws available were a plus! read more

Great made to order tacos, reasonably priced and friendly service make this place a winner. Both hard and soft tacos are offered which I appreciate as I want to switch it up sometimes. read more

LOVE!! You had me at tacos. Hard shell tacos are where it's at. You can get either here, of course, but I've found hard shells difficult to find lately! I love that each taco is made to order, because i like to switch it up! I love the chili lime sauce, the cannibus flavor vodka was great, beef and bean tacos were on point. I really would like to try the chicken taco, and I shouldn't knock it before I try it, but I don't like that its "BBQ chicken"...I think i'd prefer just pulled chicken, or salsa marinated chicken or something. The owner talked to us at the bar for a while and you could see that he was ready to jump in and help his staff as well as interact with the customers. We'll be back! read more

Best tacos I've had in my life. This place is a hole in the wall. The staff is informative and drinks are amazing. Great for a Friday with the squad! read more