We stopped by Tacofino Mount Pleasant and, as always, we keep coming back for the happy hour sangria -- we love it so much. And of course, the happy hour food too... super yums and such a great way to spend an afternoon. Easy vibes, good drinks, and delicious bites every time. Definitely one of our go-to spots when we're in the area. Mount Pleasant, Vancouver read more

Food looked and tastes amazing. Lemonade was good. Service was fast n friendly. Atmosphere is welcoming. read more

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I enjoyed my experience here! Ordered Happy Hour chips and dips and one Grilled Pork Al Pastor taco - both were yummy! Would happily come back for Happy Hour. The sangria looked great and if I drank alcohol, that would be my choice of beverage too. My friend also ordered the tortilla soup and smoked tuna ceviche. Strange that there are no hooks for purses in the bathroom but I did like that there was a change table. Loved the table we were seated at though the seats are hard without padding. Great proximity to the Fox Cabaret. read more

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Ordered the grilled lemon grass chicken taco and tempura cod fish taco. The tacos had good toppings and sauces. Would need to order two or three for each person. The tacos came out super quick and the staff was friendly. The restaurant was dim inside and spacious. We didn't get the nachos this time but those were our favourite on the happy hour menu and margaritas. read more

Tacofino Ocho - Grilled chicken taco and fish taco - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

There are Tacofinos all over town now, and they're all fairly consistent food and service. This Mount Pleasant location is quite nice. Well lit being on the corner of the block. Always check their daily specials and happy hour. I last visited on a Wednesday and ordered the nachos. It was a little different than traditional nachos - more saucy, crumbly cheese, and thicker chips. I had 2 tacos - al pastor and cod. Both were delicious. Combined with the nachos, it was enough food. 2 tacos on their own wouldn't have been enough for me, and I would've opted for a burrito instead. read more

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I have been here a few times, but I think this is the first time I've sat down to write a review. First of all, great location with nice patio/outdoor seating! While the cars and traffic can get a bit loud, it's not too unbearable since the streets are not too busy. Came here on a Friday afternoon for lunch, and I didn't have to wait for a table. Service was very fast and attentive - I appreciated that the waiter kept coming to check on me while I was waiting for my friend to arrive. I got the lamb birria quesadilla, and it came with the consomme dipping juices. The quesadilla was delicious! While I felt like I couldn't really taste the lamb, the crispy cheese bits were standing out for me. I enjoyed the dipping sauce too. I will say though, that I found this dish to be very salty. It was a little hard to finish the rest of my quesadilla because I needed something to break the salt. read more

Tacofino Ocho - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Let's just get this out of the way. The place is lovely. The food is good. The vibe is good - oh wait a minute... the vibe should have been good but I tell you, if you have staff that just rubs people the wrong way, you really shouldn't have them as staff. As most of you know, I'm a pretty easy going fella that loves his new food experiences. Normally this jovial attitude goes well with everyone, however, the server we had wanted to just break my happy life. First of all, we're outside, half the tables are empty. We choose a table and then we get the - are you on the wait list from a particular server. Let us call her Karen for now. Heck... let's just call her Karen! My intent was to not leave $4000 worth of scooters and gear outside - I wanted to secure the seat while I go into the place and ask if we can be seated there. After an uncomfortable exchange of looks and spoken phrases - which included, "No you can't park your scooters there" - so basically no help at all, so went to see the host. The host gladly let us sit on the near empty patio at a seat of our choosing. At this time, Karen took our order and didn't show up after that. Her displeasure was recognized by one of the male staff and he was overheard saying, "should I beat them up". To which he had no idea I was standing next to him. I asked him, are you going to beat me up? All jokes aside "Ken", you couldn't beat me with up even if you brought your army of non-existent friends. We endured the lack of drinks that came late, we endured the lack of service by Karen. BUT Ken did his best to serve us and make sure we had what we needed. BUT I had to ask for the drinks and even the cutlery. Oh.. yes .. Karen finally came back to settle our bill. I normally would have left LONG LONG time ago, but food was ordered and I'm not the person to punish the bartenders, cooks, bus staff because Karen wanted to flex her nauseatingly nasal voice and lack of professional courtesy. If you happen to be craving Tacos, there are so many options. Don't get me wrong, the food here is good but not worth the trials and tribulations of Karen and Ken without a Barbie. Normally I write in jest and fun, but this is a serious NO for me and it should be NO for you until people with crappy attitudes have an enema or something to release their uptight pressure. JEERS!!!!!!! read more

It's Wednesday! That means there's a special on nachos, yay! Got the guac to go with it. Love the toppings and the crisp chips! read more

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I came by with a friend for lunch on a rainy sunday originally wanting some tacos but with the rainy weather, decided to go for their burrito in a bowl. I ordered the Lemongrass Chicken bowl and honestly, when it came to the table I was a bit disappointed with the size of the bowl and how plain it looked. There was a really large portion of lemongrass chicken on a bed of cabbage but the chimichurri didnt add much flavour and the pickled onions were lacking. They also drowned it in mayo so much so that none of the other flavours stood out. Overall, I would like to come back to try the tacos but probably not anytime soon... read more

Was recommended this place by a Vancouver local and it's just okay not bad but not great. The standouts were the size and the taste for the lemongrass chicken. Made it almost like a banh mi taco which was quite genius. Server and aesthetics were nice and industrial themed. Carnitas and fish taco were flavorless more than a baked potato. Bulk approved with conditions read more

Tacofino Ocho - Fish, lemongrass chicken, carnita tacos - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My girlfriend and I have heard of Tacofino many times since there are many of them in the city. Yaletown, downtown, Gastown, Kits, and even Mount Pleasant! We decided to give Mount Pleasant a try, and parking was a little harder than we thought. We had to park around 2 blocks away since it was all full. The interior was pretty cool, with a high ceiling and brick walls that gave off a cold vibe, along with hanging lights that balanced it out. I also thought it was interesting that there were plants under a hanging cage that was surrounded by hanging lights. The sitting was quickt, we sat at a table by the window, and it was a sunny day, sunny enough to brighten the mood inside. Since our goal was to try the tacos out, we did it in a tasting way. We ordered Pacific Cod, Tempura Squash, Lemon Grass Chicken, Mushroom Tostada, and Pork Grilled Pastor. Since every taco was around $8, we expected them to live up to their price, as most tacos don't have that high of a price elsewhere. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint at all. Pacific Cod was a very standard, classic fried fish taco. But the squash, grilled pastor, and lemon grass chicken were very interesting. We loved the carnita's tender texture and charred skins; we could taste that they barbecued it on the grill. Since my girlfriend loves squash, she really enjoyed the combination of sauce and ingredients in that taco. On the other end, we were recommended to order the mushroom tostada as it was quite popular, but it didn't turn out to fit our tastes.  Overall, it was an interesting tasting experience, and we would definitely come back to try the squash and grilled pastor tacos again. read more

Tacofino Ocho - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great service here! The server came by numerous times to top up our water glasses without us asking. They also offer tasting portions of the beer/ale if you are not sure what to try. Not a flight, but literally tasters. The menu is simple, mostly tacos and starters. Lunch menu includes burritos. So get here before 3 pm if you want burritos. Dinner menu starts from 3 pm and happy hour is 3-6 pm. The fillings for the burritos and tacos are definitely fusion, not the traditional Mexican fillings. I like it. The lemongrass chicken burrito was delicious though the spice took me by surprise. It burned my lips as I was not prepared for that. I could not figure out what was the culprit as I could usually eat jalapeño slices on its own with no issue. In the end, I deconstructed the burrito and it was fine. I liked the crispy rice too. The chicken was very flavorful and tender. The queso fundido carnitas was equally yummy. Lots of meat in it. It was very rich and cheesy, best to share. Eat it hot as it tasted better than when cold. This location is a good place to chill in the afternoon. It is fairly quiet on weekend afternoon here. read more

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Stopped by on a Tuesday and got the specials of the day, 2 cod tacos for $12 and a lager for $6. The cod tacos were delicious and an amazing deal for the size of taco you get! Our server was extremely nice and friendly as well. Great spot to eat and hang out with friends. read more

Tacofino Ocho - tacos, mexi fries, beers - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Heard lots of good things about the food so decided to give it a try. Went on a Wednesday night with friends and their tacos were reeeeeeally good. Service was kind of slow for our table. Other than that, loved the size of the taco, quite big compared to some other places. And they had pretty good selection of beer on tap. 100% recommend there for the food. read more

Tacofino Ocho - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Service is simply okay, but the food makes up for it big time. My mom and I were looking for a quick bite to eat, so we decided to get one order of tacos (two 4 inch tacos) each. She decided on the crispy cod tacos. It took me awhile to decide because everything sounded good, but I eventually picked the grilled chicken ones. After taking my first bite, I knew I made the right call. Working from the base up, the tortilla was a circle of soft, floury goodness; the tamarind mayo slaw was creamy and refreshing; the chicken was tender and had a slightly smoky taste from the grill; and the edamame chimichurri added more texture and a burst of green freshness. I was also impressed with how much juice I got out of the lime wedges that the tacos were served with. I've been craving those grilled chicken tacos basically every day since I had them. I will definitely be back for more someday. For a more detailed review, check out my blog post: http://ends-meet.ca/?cat=20 read more

Tacofino Ocho - Grilled chicken tacos (left) and crispy cod tacos (right) - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Started off on Granville Island & couldn't find a suitable Happy Hour. One spot was charging dinner prices ... for HH!?! Bye! A suggestion to drive over to the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood to try - Tacofino Ocho - popped up. So glad we ended up here! I've been really hesitant to dine indoors anywhere because of covid-19 (recent outbreaks have occurred at various pubs & restaurants from patrons sitting inside) so I much prefer patio seating. Luckily the four of us didn't have to wait long! Service was prompt & spot on! Food was quite good & I could see myself coming back here. TO (no not Toronto) is located in a chilled out, quiet area you wouldn't expect to find it in. Tacofino started from humble beginnings in Tofino on Vancouver Island & has expanded successfully here in Metro Vancouver. Many Yelpers would be familiar with Tacofino in Gastown. So hey if you're in the Mount Pleasant area & have a craving for Mexican food, pop in for a quick bite! Arriba!!! read more

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Have enjoyed coming here for lunch and having the Shrimp burrito. Oddly they have one of the smallest dinner menus around.. just a few tacos and some appetizers. They say the kitchen gets too busy to handle more and the burritos at dinner but it has seemed busier at lunch and also very strangely they do offer burritos for dinner for takeout?!? That makes zero sense. Also was very upset as we ordered the tuna ceviche and it had a sticker from produce in it! The waitress did apologize and take it off the bill but it definitely grossed us out.. so not gonna be coming back here again anymore as it has definitely gone down hill... read more

Came to try this location of a chain taco restaurant. Interior of restaurant industrial style. We got a table for outdoor seating which are tables and chairs on the street. Tables packed together so not sure if this fits covid protocols for physical distancing. Menu had typical offerings margaritas with non alcoholic option, tacos, appetizers, salads. We tried the wings, cod fish taco and lemongrass chicken taco. Fish taco had nice crunch and filling. Surprised to see lemongrass chicken taco in this menu. Tasted fine but it's a Banh mi Vietnamese sandwich filling on a taco. The tacos have decent filling to wrap ratio. Wings standard type with bbq sauce, good portion. Doesn't seem particularly authentic place for tacos. Service was standard. At night the interior is more of a bar atmosphere. Overall low key taco restaurant with standard fare in the area. read more

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@tacofinolovesyou & we love Tacofino * I ordered: Grilled Chicken Asadero Cheese * Both incredible, as always! read more

Tacofino Ocho - Grilled Chicken Taco & Asadero Cheese Taco - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Tacofino ocho in mount pleasant is in a nice location and surrounded by other restaurants and coffee shops. I came her for happy hour 3-6pm. I got their classic margarita and my brother tried their strawberry spicy marg. We enjoyed them. Also had a beer. Food items we tried: 1. the tuna ceviche which I highly recommend. It's taste fresh and goes great with their nacho chips. 2. Cod taco: my fave item at tacofino. My go-to! Always a good amount of cod. Great location, cool decor/vibe and happy hour is always a great time to go. read more

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I'd eaten at various Tacofino food trucks before, but had never penned a review or visited this location, so here we are. I did an online take-out order for lunch one day -- I ordered the achiote cauliflower burrito (vegan; $11 plus tax) -- which was ready for pick-up 25 minutes later. The burrito was sizeable, packed with lots of crispy rice -- an interesting, heavy filling -- with plenty of cauliflower, slaw and carrots. Fairly tasty, but very dry -- this definitely needs something moist / liquidy to balance out the dryness of the burrito. This could be great, but I think it needs some work to really be an A-grade burrito. As is, it was just fine. High-quality ingredients, but not the best dish design. read more

Tacofino Ocho - Achiote cauliflower burrito (vegan) - inside - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The best value for your $ would be during happy hour. There is a small selection for food and some drinks that are a bit cheaper if you go between 3 and 6pm. Tacos are just okay, but I would definitely recommend the nachos. The portion size is great for sharing and I like how "fresh" it tastes, aka, how your expected tiny dish of salsa / sour cream is replaced with feta and a whhhhooooole lot of pico de Gallo. Amazing. So good. Have been back MANY times just for the nachos. The ambiance is great, on the weekend they were playing hype hip hop music. If the music is bad, I always wanna leave asap, but if it's good it's our queue to stay for another round, haha. read more

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This is the perfect restaurant to go to after visiting all the breweries in the area. They have happy hour daily from 3pm to 6pm. read more

Tacofino Ocho - Half chicken - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Had late lunch here on a rainy Wednesday afternoon and got seated right away as the restaurant wasn't full. Tacofino's latest branch is very pretty, airy and spacious. I love the high ceilings and the exposed kitchen. Parking was a bit tricky to find on the side streets but with a little patience and luck, you'll find one. Their menu is a bit different from the Tacofino Commisary where we always go but it's nice that they offer different things in different locations. We ordered the two tacos - Grilled Chicken Thighs (hubby's) and Crispy Cod (for me). What we noticed that the soft taco shell was quite small and just one. The chicken and cod were big portions for the taco so it was a bit messy to eat. Flavours were great though and my cod was cooked well. We also ordered their Esquites (roasted corn) it was just ok -- they served it shredded from the cob already and I found it too wet (it was swimming in the oil from the mayo) and tasted a bit flat, it needed more flavour and dimension to it. Lastly, we ordered their Chips and Dips (guac, salsa fresca and roasted vegetable salsa) -- all three salsas were great but some of the chips were a bit overcooked and harder. Service was ok, can be spotty at times but nothing to complain about. Although if I were to choose between Ocho and Commissary, I'd definitely pick Tacofino Commissary. read more

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This was our first time at the Ocho location. Their outdoor patio is spacious, but without any barriers. For our bites, to start, we got their nachos. Standard across their restaurants. We also ordered their tacos, which you get two 4-inch tacos per order. We got the crispy cod, grilled chicken, carnitas, and lamb. We also got the queso fundido, which refers to "melted cheese," served with more tortillas. This one was so tasty! For drinks, we got the kombucha, the virgin ginger (forgot what it's called but very gingery), and their El Cesar (the Sunday special)--drinks are nothing special. We had good service, so overall a nice dining experience! read more

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I m quite happy with this location of tacofino. I went for happy hour and had a great local brew from Brassneck. I also ordered corn chips with ceviche. It was all so fresh. Service is great...friendly and efficient. I also like the open warehouse feel. I will def return and try more items on the menu. They follow good protocol during Covid times. They do contact tracing and offer safe distancing. read more

Tacofino Ocho - Ceviche and corn chips - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Placed an order of nachos for pickup at a specific time 6PM (2 hours before wanting to pickup). Called them 1 hour before stated pickup time and the host politely stated that the food has been already made and they could not push back the order time. Upset about this because we did not want our nachos to be cold and soggy the manager came on the phone. Ridiculously the manager lied and said the food was not made and would be made at our specific time. After telling her about what the host just said she did not apologize and said they would ensure the food be hot and ready when we arrived. Trusting her (My mistake) we went and picked up the food. The food was terribly cold and soggy just like we thought! Nachos Review: Terrible. One of the worst nachos I've had regardless of it being cold and soggy. Service Review: 2 star. Perhaps they don't know how to manage the current CoVid situation; but dang service is awful. There was one guy working hard and cleaning all the tables (Added star for this guy) while the rest were lazily walking around doing their own thing. People outside had no idea what was going on as there was no order to sit or place an order. Saw many people leave in frustration. Manager Review: 0 star. Purposely lies. You pay for the vibe, hipster/young adult, but the nachos were terrible. Hope their tacos are better. Overall:Go to Taco Bell and you'll get better service and food than this overpriced place. read more

Tacofino Ocho - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I came here for lunch one day and the service was fast and friendly. I ordered the fish tacos, bean and cheese burrito. The fish tacos were great but the portion was so small. The bean and cheese burrito was also good but not amazing. My partner ordered the carnitas burrito and said it was very dry so beware. Overall I was happy with everything and would come back if I am hungry and in the area! read more

Tacofino Ocho - fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Not as good as Yaletown or Oasis locations. I am a big fan of Tacofino, but this location is not as good as the others. Had the crispy chicken burrito. The first few bites were dry and then it improved somewhat. My wife was not really impressed with her tacos either. I can do better for $15 especially in this area which is outside of the downtown core. Hope they pick up the game here, but I'll be steering clear of this location. read more

My first time at this location as I usually dine in at the Gastown location. The food menu is slightly different than what I remembered from the other locations. Masks are mandatory in the restaurant and lots of distance between tables as the restaurant was spacious. The restaurant has simple and unique decorations (very vancouver "hipster" vibes) and is organized. My friends and I ordered their pacific cod tacos (which come with 2 in a order), chicken tacos (without Chimichurri) and ceviche during happy hour. The cod was slightly cold and ceviche did not have much albacore tuna. The server did not provide much service, but more so just took down our order and brought the food to table. My usual experiences at Tacofino is pretty good, therefore was surprised when my experience did not remain consistent to the other locations. read more

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Another great addition to the tacofino family! Located in the a great neighbourhood, surrounded by breweries, Purebread, and the Juice Truck. We decided to check out their outdoor patio. We waited 15 minutes for a table of 3. They have an extensive cleaning process and they abide by a spacing rule which was lovely to see! We got several margaritas. We tried the lime, passionfruit and blue Hawaiian. The Lime tasted watered down and was the least fav. The BH was ok but not really flavourful (I couldn't taste coconut). The passionfruit was the best one, with a touch of heat on the rim! Yum! Those cost you $11.50 a pop. Tacos come at 2 a piece and no mixing and matching. We tried the vegan mushroom taco and although it was loaded with mushrooms, they didn't have a ton of flavour (besides the sauce it came with). Next was the squash tacos which were excellent! So much texture and good flavor! Our waiter was also pretty good. I think they were slightly understaffed but, you know, Covid. read more

I've lived in mount pleasant for a few years now, and have always enjoyed ocho. However, I've found the quality of food and service has severely declined. I understand the limitations of COVID and how hard this has been on restaurants - but I hope they can turn it around. For the money, it should have top quality service + food. The ambience feels like it's a glitch in the matrix at times. read more

Wait whaaat? Vancouver yelpers can be really mean sometimes! I was very surprised to try Tacofino, then see it only has three stars here on yelp! We visited during happy hour on Saturday, and everything we tried was fantastic. I might even bump this up to 5 stars if I come back and have a similarly awesome experience. - The cod croquettes were good, but once you dip them in their sauce, they are greeeat! - The ribs were seriously tasty! The meat just fell off the bones, and it had such a deep, rich flavour. Yums. - We tried the fish tacos and the chicken thigh tacos. Both were a little messy, but delicious. I spotted that many of the folks that gave this place 1 star said that it was too noisy. If you come back, come in the afternoon, as it wasn't too busy (or too noisy) it was just a great place to relax and fill our bellies. read more

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This place has terrible tacos and burritos. Very uninspired dishes, terrible appetizers and horrible drinks. I've given this place multiple tries because I wanted to think it was good and because it's one of the hand full of restaurants in my work area. I would not recommend dining here unless you like disgusting over priced food that's supposed to be Mexican. read more

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Honestly, I was pretty disappointed in this location as I absolutely loved the Hastings Commissary tacos. Unfortunately, the menu items here fell short of my expectations, as most of the food was average or below average. Although the food wasn't great, our server was absolutely fantastic, so shoutout to him. Prices were decent, and it came to about $70 before tax for four people. We came during Happy Hour, so some items were cheaper. However, note that they only serve burritos before 3pm, as after that it is take-out only. They have the option to make it into a burrito bowl, and many items are vegan or can be veganised. The venue is pretty loud though, and the tables are rather small, but I liked the interior design. There is also a Purebread right across the street, where I went to satisfy my sweet tooth right after this meal. Nachos (4/5) My brother really enjoyed this, and the portion was really good for the price. There was an abundance of toppings, and the tortilla chips were very crunchy. We got this at the Happy Hour price, which is honestly a steal. Vegan Tamale (2.5/5) This was my first time trying a tamale, and I'm in no hurry to order it again. The tamale was pretty doughy and dry, and it was a little bland. It wasn't terrible, but it was rather disappointing. Empanadas (2.5/5) This was okay, but I wish the empanadas were crispier. It was very soggy and doughy, although the filling was okay. The sauces weren't my favourite, but I'm just not the biggest fan of lime. I did like the guacamole though, and it was a pleasant surprise since I've never had guac before and I hate avocado. Sweet Potato and Leek Taco (1.5/5) This lacked flavour and was quite one-dimensional. I didn't really enjoy the flavour and I didn't think that the components of the taco went well together. The taco itself was pretty bland, to be honest, and I didn't like the leek nor the chimichurri. Charred Rapini Taco (0.5/5) This tasted extremely bitter and was just not good at all. The texture was very one-dimensional and the taco was even more bland than the other one, if that was even possible. It tasted like raw broccolini without any seasoning that was wrapped in a tortilla. It was, sadly, a massive disappointment. Grilled Oyster Mushrooms (3.5/5) These were decent, but I didn't like the herbs on top, and the oil/sauce that they used was a little strange to me. It was slightly spicy, but we all had no idea what it was. The mushrooms and corn were okay, but nothing super mind-blowing. My dad enjoyed the tortillas, and he even had two just by themselves. Vegan Burrito (3/5) This was okay, but nothing special. I do applaud them for having more vegan options though. This was a limited time item (Feb24-Mar1) for Vegan Week, so I had to try it out, but it fell a little short of my expectations. This was advertised as a lentil burrito with red chorizo style tofu, cabbage and kale slaw, vegan chipotle mayo, black beans, cucumber relish, and pickled pumpkin. I liked the lentils and the black beans, but I wished there was more of these two components instead of mostly raw vegetables. I don't think that I got any tofu either. The mayo was okay, but a little too strong for me. I didn't like the cucumber relish or the pickled pumpkin, which tasted strange to me and didn't really mix well with the rest of the flavours. This also came with rice, which was not advertised and which I didn't really enjoy since I'm not a big fan of rice. Overall, this was a disappointing experience. I won't be coming back to this location, but I will be going back to the Hastings location because the brussel sprouts taco is to die for (the cauliflower taco is pretty darn good as well). read more

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Food was good, but service could have been better. The host was super friendly, but our actual server was attentive at first and then kind of disappeared. By the end of the night, we were asked three times if we wanted our bill, even though we had already said we had wanted separated bills the first time. Our original server didn't even end up doing our bills and instead it was another server. That aside, the tacos were pretty good. Although the tortilla was small, they did top it off with quite a bit of meat. However, I think I have a preference for a larger taco (like at their Hastings location) versus the two small ones. Also their menu is quite small for dinner. As well, they only serve burritos for dine in until 3 pm. I thought this was kind of odd and was a bit disappointed that I couldn't order one. Overall, I think I prefer their other locations just based on previous experiences with those ones. read more

Tacofino Ocho - Chicken and cod tacos - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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10/10 - always great food here. Recommend the tacos, guac, and nachos. Pro tip- if you have group, you can reserve a table.

Excellent hide out spot away from the false creek sun-chasing crowds; this Tacofino is just across from Purebread, they keep the covid protocol bar HIGH (greatly appreciated!) FYI - guest hoping to be seated are required to fill out a questionnaire via QR code, you're using you own devices, zero interaction whatsoever, servers super attentive. Tacofino benefits from being on a corner, they are able to offer a sunny spot or a shady table, with approximately 5-6 two seater tables on each side, I feel that they are able to accommodate the dine in crowd. Other than that, guests are welcome to place a take out order anytime. I stopped by over the weekend, to my surprise my margarita order was on special! The merrier. Aside from a quick drink, I had an order of their pacific cod taco, I've always loved Tacofino for this particular taco, mainly for the freshness of their ingredients. That aside - I must've been hiding out for some time, I don't remember their tacos being 2 per order ($8) and rather small? I recall the Hastings St. and blood alley location serving up much larger servings based on a single medium sized taco per order. Slightly confused, but still good! Might be my new go to Tacofino location because of street parking availability. read more

So I've been back a couple times now and unfortunately the food is just a bit hit and missed. Last time I came I had the empanadas (meant to be a mixture of beef barbacoa, cheese and beans. There wasn't enough beef, and it took just too long, even for a baked dish. The salsa Roja was fine, but the cilantro garnish was one small leaf. Also tried the trio of dips. One of them was the bean dip. It was basically like a scoop of canned refried beans, cold like out of the fridge. I felt it was lacking flavour and definitely should have been warmed. The chips were also cold, despite being house made. Just a major lack of attention to detail, and careless execution of a dish that on paper could be great. Once I asked them for it to be heated, plus some lime and cracked pepper it was better. I tried to order the ceviche, but the server told me not too. Today, I took the plunge and tried the shrimp tuna ceviche. I now know why I was told not to order it last time. On a positive note, I will say it was a pretty nice presentation with thin pieces of jalapeño, diced red onions, and cilantro micro greens. Also, this limey green liquid.... any way looked good. But the taste was just flat. Almost no citrus/acidity, and under seasoned, and no heat at all from jalapeños. Portion of protein was a bit light too, with cucumber and tomato fillers, in addition to the red onion. Great vibe, nice room and very courteous and friendly staff, but the kitchen needs to step it up, way up. read more

By far my favourite Tacofino location. Hands down. The tacos here are more what I'm used to but definitely not Tacofinos signature massive tacos like the ones downtown. But that doesn't matter because the flavours of the tacos are amazing. Like seafood? Order the grilled squid taco. It will not disappoint. I always make sure I order the grilled squid no matter what my friends order because the way they grill this squid is just.so.good. The pork belly is also another highlight. It was fall-off-the-bone, melt-in-yo-mouth type of way. Great dish to share! Will definitely be back. I've heard amazing comments about the rockfish, chicken and steak! read more

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