Devastated that they are closing their Palo Alto location at the end of October (2025). Tacolicious has been a staple for me for 15 years. I'm so so so sad. I will miss the servers and the el fresco dining. Sitting at the friendly bar when dining solo. And of course the margaritas and food. They are keeping their SF locations. But sadly no more walking distance for my Marina Girl salad. read more

Tacolicious - Marina Girl Salad with Shrimp, Guac and Fried Fish Tacos. Also with their amazing Salsa's - Caterers Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Food - My party and I went for happy hour on a Thursday around 4:30. On the happy hour menu we tried the Mexican pizza, nachos supreme, the beef enchirito, the Mf chicken taco and the tlish dip trio. The food was okay of the things we tried the standout was the beef enchirito paired with the dip trio. Service - the wait staff were very nice and hard working. We got seated very fast and accommodated a large party. The outside seating is nice especially in the summer time. Also went inside just to check out the vibes and the interior is done pretty classy. read more

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The name of this restaurant lounge fooled me because I thought it was going to be divey but it was really hip and cool. Met a friend here in the evening and watched a game over a bite (a taco, if you can believe it!), and it was delicious. The drinks were fun (7.5 out of 10) and tacos were good (7-8 out of 10). The real stars were the service (10 out of 10) and venue 10 out of 10). read more

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We came here for brunch today. Mediocre food really. Very limited menu and not very authentic. I appreciate they do organic corn tortillas and safe to eat meats from chemicals and hormones. We shared some chilly con queso and guacamole. Guac was nice and fresh. Kids had grilled fish tacos and carne asada cheese quesadilla which came with rice and beans and a caramel nut cookie - score! Adults shared tacos - we tried baja fish taco (came cold and sogy), carne aside, chicken and shrimp. Our favorites were definitely the last two. Service is quite slow but ambiance is lovely and bathrooms are clean. I wouldn't return. read more

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We came here for a happy hour last week. Unfortunately, the owner plans to pull the plug end of this month. Place has a great happy hour and an even better vibe. We enjoyed all the bar food we ordered - tacos, burritos, chips and salsa were so delicious. My friends loved the beer. It was huge bottle for $8. I definitely recommend giving it a shot before they shut down Owner/manager is really chill and generous human being . read more

Came to Tacolicious as a group of eight for a Wednesday lunch, with no reservation and we were seated with no wait. ~The Service~ The staff were very friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed! I'd say this was the best part of the experience. ~The Food~ I chose the lunch special, which came with two tacos and a choice of soup or salad. Here's what I chose: - Traditional Carnitas Taco: They added a good amount of carnitas that was pretty flavorful and tender! - Baja-Style Fish Taco: This taco wasn't my favorite. The battered/fried fish was a little too oily and it kind of overwhelmed the taco. Nothing too special here. - Chicken Tortilla Soup: Flavor-wise, the soup wasn't bad, but unfortunately, it was served pretty lukewarm. Maybe some of the other food choices would've been better? ~The Vibe~ Tacolicious is a very casual spot and usually, I don't see much of a crowd, so you'd most likely be able to get a table with no wait which is nice! Overall, the service and staff were very nice but the food wasn't for me. Not sure I'd try again, but maybe some of the other food choices would've been better! read more

Tacolicious - lunch special with Carnitas + Fish Taco + Chicken Tortilla Soup - Caterers Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Food Quality: *** (Decent, but not outstanding) Service: **** (Helpful and accommodating) Setting: *** (Casual spot with a lively vibe) Cost: *** (Great deals at happy hour, overpriced otherwise) I stopped by Tacolicious and tried their crispy chicken tacos, which were pretty good but nothing mind-blowing. What really stood out was their happy hour -- the prices during that time are fantastic, and that's when I'd recommend going. We also got nachos, and I really appreciated that they separated the beef and cheese to accommodate our vegan and vegetarian friends. That extra bit of thoughtfulness was a nice touch. The overall vibe is casual and lively, which works well for a quick bite or group hangout. However, if you're visiting outside of happy hour, the prices are on the higher side, and I honestly wouldn't go out of my way for full-priced items. Bottom line: Great spot during happy hour, but at regular prices, it's just okay. read more

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Food was meh at best. Had the enchirito it was served lukewarm and was mostly a soggy flour tortilla filled with this mush of refried beans and 1tsp (not even a Tablespoon) of ground beef = 1. Also tried 1 of the 2 salads (not the kale, but the other) that was a 2.5. Drinks were really bad. Had the passion chiptos shots--which were just the juice from the jalapeño jar and some other type of fruit juice. Service was nonexistent in the beginning, however got better. The free chips were the best thing, however the salsa was not. Not planning on going back anytime soon. Yuck! read more

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My coworkers and I came here for lunch during the week. We decided to sit at the bar where there was plenty of space. Food: I ordered the lunch special with two tacos. I got the mushroom "carnitas" taco and the potato & soyrizo taco. Both tacos were pretty good. I didn't get a ton of mushroom on the mushroom one though. The two tacos came with their signature salad that was very good. My coworkers and I also got guacamole to share. That was excellent. I ordered a horchata with my lunch too. The horchata was pretty standard. Service: Service at the bar was good. The bartender took our orders and food came out promptly when ready. It was difficult at times to get his attention for other items we needed, but that's to be expected at the bar. TL;DR - great taco lunch special. Will be back again read more

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Went to Tacolicious after work with some coworkers, so it was a chance to try a variety of items. We ordered guacamole for the table, along with the chips and salsa. The guacamole was great, just the way I like it without the chunky tomatoes and onions. I also ordered 3 tacos: - Buttered fish taco - delicious - Shrimp taco - lacked flavor, but very spicy - Beef taco - under-seasoned And I washed it all done with a nice lemonade. Overall, the tacos were underwhelming - but now I know to stick to the guacamole and fish taco if I ever come back. read more

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Came here for a team dinner and we reserved the back room. Dinner was prix fixe with a few appetizers, four kinds of tacos (fish, beef, chicken, soy chorizo) and churros for dessert. There was also a good selection of drinks, with the option to make any beer a michelada or any wine a sangria for an extra $2. Overall food was okay, drinks were better, but nothing beats having a private room/ space for our group. Service was excellent and they even offered to go boxes for all our leftovers. Great spot for a large group dinner! read more

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A group of us (7) had drinks and dinner on Friday night. The chips and salsa are great... the salsa has such a fresh and light taste! We also shared two orders of the guacamole, which had chunks of avocados and the perfect hint of lime. The group drink a variety of mixed cocktails off the menu and all were superbly made. We probably sampled seven of the different tacos however, the only issue was each individual ordered 2 to 3 tacos and they were served platter style. Let us to remember what we ordered. Not a big deal, but just a little confusing at first. Our server was very engaged and the atmosphere is perfect for a group to gather and have cocktails dinner and laughs! read more

Oh, let's see what Tacolicious has. Oh so inKind links their menu. Oh it's Tuesday and the website menu lists a Taco Tuesday deal on all locations! Oh I can't order through inKind so let's try perhaps from website. Oh, I don't see a link there either. Okay. Let's try calling. Oh, so they'll send a text to the number with a link to do an online order... Okay let's see the link... Okay I don't see any Taco Tuesday option of 6 tacos for $26. Hmm, let me try calling again and this time I'll see if I can talk to person. Oh, looks like no talking to person option. Hmmm, okay fine, I'll drive 8.4 miles over, and sounds like the person we're carpooling with is okay waiting for us as I make a togo order. Cool I just got dropped off let's make this taco Tuesday order. Okay, first lady there mentions it's easiest to talk to guy at the bar. Oh, the guy at bar mentions he has to check with manager first about whether there is Taco Tuesday, and it's just the ground beef, is that okay? Yeah that's fine. Oh, looks like the manager is not honoring it if we dine in. Well that's not really an option for me right now. Nowhere on the website does it say it's dine in only! And, there was just no way for me to contact them ahead of time either to check! I mention to the bartender that I'll likely leave a bad review in this circumstance, so here it is. I hope it's worth it for the business and I hope I help others prevent walking into this trap! read more

Came here on a Friday for HH (HH menu was $8 each). All the food was really tasty. Solid chips, guac, and queso. My favorite off the HH menu was probably the nachos supreme. Their pineapple agua Fresca was also delicious! My friend ordered the vampiro tacos- it looked hearty and flavorful. Will be getting those next time! Really good relaxing atmosphere and the staff was wonderful. Will come back again! read more

Pricey for tacos but great vibes for groups! I tried the chicken and fish tacos. The chicken was very dry in my opinion, but I liked the fish. I loaded up my tacos with salsas which were yummy. I just wish the meat itself had more flavor and was put off by the chicken. The food also took forever to come out so we were snacking on chips/salsa for a while. But overall a decent place, just didn't stand out to me. read more

My colleague and I grabbed dinner after work during a weekday around 8 p.m. Ambiance There is a good amount of outdoor and indoor seating--a modern, vibrant, and relaxed vibe with the decor and furniture. Service We were seated quickly since we arrived an hour before closing. The staff were attentive and quick. FOOD -Margaritas x2 -Guacamole -Four tacos (Baja fish x2, spicy shrimp, chicken tinga) The complimentary chips and salsa were good. The guacamole was fresh, albeit lacking onions and lime. It was pretty bland. The tacos were disappointing. The Baja fish had no flavor whatsoever. The only thing you could taste was the heavy-handed cumin crema, albeit you could not taste a trace of cumin at all. The spicy shrimp was overcooked and dry. It was not spicy or even a hint of mild spice. The only taco that tasted decent was the chicken tinga. Overall, the food was presented beautifully, although very mediocre and lackluster. This is a solid 3-star place to catch up with a friend over appetizers and drinks. Pass on the tacos. read more

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It's been a long time since I've had such a delicious meal. We stopped in as Happy Hour was beginning. Superb tacos, and the soup was a highlight. For non-alcoholic delight, try the Mia. Spicy and flavorful, hit the spot. Service is attentive and prompt. Lots of Gliten Free available too! Parking was easy on the street. Eat inside or Al fresco near the heaters. A+ in every way. read more

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Cool little Mexican restaurant / bar. The menu is not very big but they have some good options. The pork carnitas tacos were good with the meat nice and tender. I also liked the black beans as a side. For starters you definitely have to try the hand made guacamole. Over-all the service was great and the staff were very friendly. read more

I was really excited to try this restaurant because I love tacos. On the plus side, the salsas and corn tortillas at this place are great. The menu is also easy to order from, prices are good, and the ambiance is nice. My kid loved the horchata, and she's a connoisseur. But on the flip side, the chairs are really uncomfortable, and most importantly, the taco fillings are underwhelming. We tried several different kinds, and they were either bland or too compicated, with no hero flavor. If this place could rework the fillings to have simpler and more compelling flavors in their fillings, we would love to come back. read more

Went to taco licious for a happy hour. The Happy Hour menu itself was not a great value to me. The only thing that was decent was the pre-fix meal thing. I believe it was 14 bucks for one taco a shot of tequila and a tecate. The tacos came with three different salsas and it was all good. I wish the salsas came with the free chips at the beginning, but such as life. Recommend the spot for happy hour. Otherwise the menu is quite expensive. Will be back for happy hour. read more

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Wow, what a wonderful place you get some amazing salsa and chips to start decent beer on tap and amazing amazing tacos!! It's not cheap, but it's well worth it in the service is awesome read more

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The tacos were big portions! My boyfriend and I ordered 9 tacos between the two of us and it was quite a mission to finish. The meat to shell ratio is nothing to laugh about-- they definitely use a heavy hand when filling these up! It was mostly meat and not a lot of flavor, I wish they integrated some more sauces in the tacos in favor of less meat. Unfortunately when we went, the service took more than 45 minutes after we ordered. We had to check in on our own order after 30 minutes. The restaurant was also empty, and the couple that sat down 10 minutes after us received their tacos almost 10 minutes before we did. Overall a decent place for tacos. :-) read more

Tacolicious - Caterers Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Service is great. The staff are welcoming , friendly and provide service with a smile. The food is greasy and heavy. Many of the dishes taste the same (using same flavors) so whether ur having nachos or Mexican pizza or taco s- it tastes the same just presented differently. read more

Food tasted very good and authentic. Also the service was superb. They brought chips and salsa right away and the food didn't take long. Typical Mexican ambiance, but not too noisy. I sat by the bar and I felt good. read more

Tacolicious - Chicken and yellow eye bean soup accompanied by a Baja fish taco. - Caterers Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Excellent service, delicious tacos and drinks, what is not to love about this place?! We went for a team dinner and everything was great, highly recommended for group events. read more

I've been to Tacolicious a few times, and recently went back for the first time in over a year to pick up a takeout order. My friends and I ordered a variety of 10 tacos, guacamole, queso, salsa, veggie chips, and refried beans. I placed the order online and it was very easy! The order was ready when I arrived (and I'm going to be honest, I was very glad about this because I had double-parked and was trying to get out of there ASAP lol). Everything was packaged very well and held up through the 30-minute drive to my friend's house! We really enjoyed all of the food- especially the carne asada, chicken, and carnitas tacos, and the queso! We also loved how they provided plenty of chips to go with our dips. I also really liked the veggies they have available as chips- it was actually really delicious and refreshing, especially with the guacamole. During my previous dine-in experiences, we have ordered margaritas, and we always order pitchers because they are so good! The ambiance inside is very cozy and fun, and there is also outside seating available which is nice on a day with good weather. Overall, a great place to meet friends, or great for takeout! read more

I went to Tacolicious for the first time tonight. I'm in town for work from Boston. I enjoyed the ambience. The service was very good. The food was amazing. I had a Vampiro and it was absolutely delicious. When I'm back in San Francisco, I will be visiting this location again. read more

Had this for a staff appreciation luncheon. I was very very surprised, I didn't expect the tacos and Meat to taste like it did. The food was very very delicious and the salsa was very delicious as well. I personally think it's hard to make good authentic Mexican food, this place is definitely a great option. I am looking forward to coming in person soon. read more

Pretty good tacos. They offer fusion style tacos and they are delicious. Though perhaps not revolutionary or genre-changing: just well-executed overall. It's a sit-down experience and they definitely ask a premium - if you're looking for an upscale spot have some great tacos, this is a good choice. read more

TL;DR: Solid, fancy taco spot with something for everyone. A tad bit on the pricey side, but fun atmosphere and tasty food (don't sleep on the $13 guacamole) to justify a 4 to 4.5 star review. Came here this weekend to watch March Madness and was able to sit immediately at the bar. Make sure to have a reservation for a Saturday night if you have a big party unless you want to wait an hour. In addition to the free chips and salsa we splurged on the guacamole, which was more than good enough to justify the price. Perhaps the beat guacamole I've had in the Peninsula. After stuffing ourselves with chips, we ordered 6 tacos (pictures attached). They are quite filling; two were enough for my girlfriend, and I was full by the time I finished my third (and I can eat a decent amount). The carne asada tacos were definitely my favorite. Overall, this is a fun spot to check out on a date night or with a group of friends. We spent just under $100 for the two of us, which would have easily been more had we both ordered a drink. If the food was a bit less expensive this would merit 5 stars, but I think Tacolicious is in the same quality and price class as a Puestos. read more

Tacolicious - From left to right: pork chile colorado, carne asada (x2), traditional carnitas (x2), and baja-style fish tacos - Caterers Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Great service but very mediocre food, especially for steep prices. Good atmosphere and probably a fun place to go for a drink but not a great value for happy hour read more

Very disappointed at the quality of tacos here, they were SUPER overpriced (one small taco smaller than my palm was $8, a very small bowl of guacamole the size of my palm was $14), the taste was so mid and all the salsas literally tasted the same. Not authentic at all and do not recommend. Service is not great and also, when it comes to tipping the waiter literally stands right next to you staring at you, and the only options for tipping were 20%, 22% or 25%. We ordered 6 tacos and 1 guac and the bill costed like $93. read more

Tacolicious - Our final bill, not even sure why they added "employer mandate" $3.44 - Caterers Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Wow! most amazing taco experience so far. This is my new favorite after Pedro's and puesto in Bay Area. Quinoa salad love love love and I also tried veggie tacos one with tofu and one with sweet potato and kale. Hats off to chef ‍ I definitely see myself coming here many times. read more

Tacolicious - Quinoa salad bowl - Caterers Near Me - Palo Alto, California

We enjoyed lunch here today. The complementary chips and salsa were delicious. We ordered 6 tacos (they are very small, but we were already filling up on the chips and salsa, lol) - our absolute favorite was the mushroom with crisped kale. The tacos were served with pickled onions and 3 amazing salsas (habanero, chipotle and tomatillo). The cod, carnitas and cauliflower "chorizo" were all pretty good. Horchata was delicious, and the Mucho Gusto cocktail was also tasty. Outdoor dining is pleasant. The music inside is WAY too loud for indoor dining. Service is mixed - long wait for spicy salsa, some wait staff are odd/stilted, bordering on rude. Prices are high for teeny tacos served in a single taco layer, but it's Palo Alto :). Overall a good experience. I will be sure to return for those mushroom tacos! read more

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Came here got their Breakfast Tacos! Absolutely delicious! We are definitely coming back! The staff were so friendly and welcoming as well. Definitely get the horchata cold brew! It's the best I've ever had! We got 6 of the tacos and the tortillas were so fresh and you can tell they are handmade as well read more

What a nice place for lunch on a Sunday! It was my first time eating here since I've always seen it in downtown Palo Alto when I've been walking around and finally decided to try it. Their Mucho Gusto drink was so so refreshing, I'm usually not a tequila girl but this drink might've changed that. Their pork tacos were juicy and had a good amount of meat. Service was quick and efficient, overall a wonderful experience and I'll definitely be back with friends :) read more

Tacolicious - Mucho Gusto - Caterers Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Nobody welcomed us in and the waiter took 10 minutes before seating us. The food was undercooked and simply was not good. It was essentially knock-off Mexican food. They white-washed Mexican food. My Mexican family and I went in thinking we were going to receive authentic Mexican food, we were very quickly disappointed. The tacos were very much NOT delicious. The menu is so limited. It seemed like a very casual spot. It was expensive and not even good, do not recommend dining here. If it's your first time trying Mexican food, do not be fooled, Mexican food is actually good, not whatever this place was selling. read more

Stopped by during the Happy Hour on Friday. Complimentary chips and salsa was nice. Happy hour margarita was ok-ish and Happy hour Sangria was horrible (we barely finished couple of sips) Veggie sunshine taco was ok. Although we intended to have dinner but we left after this. Nice ambience and plenty of indoor/outdoor seating. read more

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While the service was reasonably good this time, the prices are staggering for run of the mill Mexican food and all the add on charges make this place simply unaffordable. Mexican Food is not fine dining, but these folks charge like it is. read more

During a Saturday stroll with coffee in hand, we practically fell into, "Tacolicious." Well, what do you know, they happen to serve some incredible chips and salsa. However, we were eager for something more to fill our bellies. Ordered a Chicken and Lime soup and a healthy Kale salad. Soup was a bit salty but salad was delish. Still leaning towards their signature crunchy tacos, we decided on the Filet Mignon and Quail egg soft taco. Impressed! read more

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