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    Tacos Don Paco

    4.2 (86 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    TACOS DON PACO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Beef Roll Tacos
    Roz E.

    Sometimes, I just want rolled tacos, and I'm happy this is close to home to get my fix! They a good selection of salsa, so don't be shy and try all of them! If you're in the area, check them out!

    Carne Asada Taco
    Skyelar G.

    It's about time Oceanside / Carlsbad gets a good Mexican spot!! You have to try their habanero salsa, guac, and horchata 10/10. Great tacos and taquitos, I was so happy with the food and the service here.

    Carnitas Burrito
    Mr V.

    Stoped at the Oceanside location service was good and fast. I ordered the Carnitas burrito the size was good one and full of flavor. Definitely a place to eat

    Rolled tacos
    Ace D.

    Taco Don Paco is a casual taco shop in Vista with a laid back neighborhood feel. The food was decent overall, but nothing that really stood out compared to some of the other taco spots in the area. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was simple and relaxed, making it an easy place to grab a quick bite. It's not a bad stop if you're nearby and craving tacos, but there are definitely stronger options around North County.

    Carne asada burrito
    Gabe F.

    First time at Tacos Don Paco. It's nestled in the new Arroyo Verde shopping center. Ample parking with a new nice clean storefront. First thing I noticed was their advertised "Home Of The Salsas" on their signage as I entered. Menu is a normal taco shop menu but a couple items stuck out which were the quesabirria taco ( with lamb ) , sopes, gorditas and menudo (looks like daily). I ordered a few items. A cheese enchilada plate, carne asada quesadilla, carne asada burrito, adobada torta and a quesabirria taco. Everything came out hot and fresh. The burrito included rice and beans which I'm not usually a fan of but also included guacamole and sour cream so it had a nice flavor. The quesabirria taco was stellar with the lamb meat, a real quesabirria taco. I also tried all 9 of their salsas and liked just about all of them. They do run on the hot side as even the mediums seemed hot. Portion size was good and overall a great dine in experience. To me it seems like Taco Don Pacos recipes were passed down from family and you could tell. Not the average taco shop taste/recipe's. They also have agua frescas,beer, and Mexican cokes. Will be back to try some other menu items

    Carnitas taco, Al Pastor Taco, carne asada taco

    Tacos are subpar. Only about 1 oz of meat per taco. No crisp on carnitas. Pricing of tacos does not meet up to quality. Go somewhere else, other good options in Oceanside

    Taco Tuesday choices

    The food is great. Handmade tortillas are deadly as in, I would happily die eating them. The service is awesome and the salsa selection is *chef's kiss*. Will be coming back weekly.

    Al Pastor Tacos
    Melia A.

    Customer Service - Amazing Place - Very Clean Food - Amazing Pricing - Little Pricey Paid Almost $7 for two Al Pastor Tacos Almost went to the Habit next door but i'm glad i didn't. I was craving some tacos and I'm glad I came here. Tacos came out fresh and hot.

    Al Pastor Street Taco
    Frank N.

    I was hoping for more taco places in Oceanside that would have Al Pastor on a spit, so I was super excited to see Tacos Don Paco have it! PARKING Located in a new small shopping plaza around a business area parking was easy to find during lunch hours on a weekend. LOCATION The interior is clean, and casual. Decent amount of seating. The coolest thing there is seeing the rotating al pastor and their large selections of salsas. SERVICE Staff is friendly and they got food out pretty quickly. Can't ask for much else! FOOD/DRINK We tried the al pastor tacos and fish tacos this time around, and both were delicious. Al Pastor Taco: Decently sized but absolutely delicious! The meat was flavorful and had slight bits of charring that adds texture and smokiness. The pineapple bits add a level of sweetness to balance it all out. Battered Fish Taco: What a surprise hit! Mightve actually enjoyed their fish taco a little more! The batter was super crunchy and the fish very tender. They also added crema on top which gives delicious creaminess. Highly recommended! CONCLUSION: Overall a real delicious taco spot and worth checking out if you are up in North County SD area!

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    Absolutely delicious! The enchilada sauce is fantastic great service and abasing tacos, enchiladas and tortas.

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    Great spot, quick and easy to deal with; food is solid and no surprises, staff is friendly

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    My favorite taco shop, new to the area, and we are so excited to have these tacos in our neighborhood. Great salsa bar too.

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    Ask the Community - Tacos Don Paco

    Are there taco Tuesday specials?

    Yes there are Taco Tuesday Price Deals. Although they are not posted officially, I went in and found that they have a simple selection of meat tacos for $1.99.… Read more

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    Came in for an early dinner and to try this place out. Have heard many things via social media…read more For starters, we got complimentary chips & salsa. The salsa was good IMO, though the rest of the table thought it was too spicy. For drinks we chose a Mexican Candy ($15) and Hibiscus Margarita ($14). They were okay. I think not really worth the price (barely any buzz). I'll probably stick with a beer next time but that's okay. For food, we ordered the Chile Relleno & Cheese Enchilada ($20), Queso Birria Taco Plate ($18) and for me, the Fajita Mixta ($26). Everyone liked their food. For me, I've had better fajitas elsewhere (Mariscos Hualtulco is my fav) but these were still good (except no green bell pepper for some reason). I noticed the *new* menu price for the fajitas was $29 (Mixta), but on the bill it was still $26 (old menu price). So be aware, the new price is coming obviously. I want to try the Molcajete but $38 is a stretch! Atmosphere was okay. It was a Saturday and although it was early, I expected a more vibrant feel, but maybe that comes later in the night. There was plenty of seating. Parking was okay, but the lot was oddly packed however even though the restaurant was not. I would come back to try something else on the menu, but with so many great Mexican options in our area, they need that extra something to attract more patrons. A happy hour with $10 margs for starters would be nice.

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