This is for my overall experience for their delicious deal on cinco de mayo! Tacos el Tuscan (based in the heart of the Castro) had a $1 deal that was worth waiting for (super long line might I add!) The space is relatively spacious for smaller groups to hangout after a night out around the area for delicious munchies. I'll definitely be coming back if I'm around the area especially for their carne asada tacos! (They do NOT skimp on their portions and the guac came with the order!!!) read more

Tacos El Tucan - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

Don't let my sad little photo belie the absolutely delicious and flavorful "red" tacos ($5.95 each) I had at Tacos El Tucan tonight. Crunchy with shrimp and a creamy cabbage and the chicken redolent with lots of fresh cilantro, it was the first time I had a red taco. This will be my go-to always. My son had the crunchy red burrito ($15.75) with chorizo, crispy cheese, sour cream, pinto beans, guacamole and pico de gallo with a horchata to drink. On a Saturday night in the Castro, this corner of 16th and Market is already poppin' with area bars so while they'll rush out with your order curbside, my son dashed in for speed. Super friendly service, cute cafe tables for dine-in, Tacos El Tucan is now on the dining circuit. Love this spot and it's close by, too. Open very late on Saturday night 'til 2am if you're partying and craving drunchies. read more

Tacos El Tucan - Red Taco with shrimp & one, chicken - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

dinner review. taqueria. quesabirria combo (3) $17.85 3 quesabritas and 8oz cup of consome with cilantro and onions quesataco chorizo (mex sausage) $5.75 hand made tortilla, crispy cheese, onion,cilantro,guacamole overall, "i'm a fan." read more

Tacos El Tucan - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

Casual and friendly place and pet friendly :) It's just as good prob better than the east bay location read more

Tacos El Tucan - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

has a cozy, laid-back atmosphere with delicious street-style tacos full of fresh flavor. It's the kind of spot that feels easy and comforting, whether you stop by for a quick meal or a late-night craving. Friendly service and authentic taste make the experience simple but memorable. Love poem: Like warm streets under city light, You found my soul on a quiet night. In every smile, my fears grew small, And love felt simple after all. read more

Tacos El Tucan - Good tacos, good mood, good night - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

Not a fan, but wish I was. Third time here, no bueno. I had a basic Quesadilla w/marinated pork. Oddly enough, the receipt said just "meat", which I even questioned after a few bites of my choice. It was absolutely flavorless, you wouldn't know this was "pork", unless someone told you it was. Chopped in little bits, more akin to ground up in little teeny tiny pieces, dry and dark as if it was over cooked. (See photo). Extremely disappointing and very unappetizing. Even added a few of the med heat salsa's, still nothing. The chips were warm, but again, flavorless as was most of the salsas. Not even a dusting of salt on the chips. Thank goodness it was only $13.00 Third time was not a charm, in this case and IMO. read more

Tacos El Tucan - Pork Quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

I just wanna say that the food here was very great. Manny has great customer service and great recommendations for food options. I will definitely be back here. Thank you again. read more

Food was amazing! So much flavor and freshness with every bite. I noticed the nachos were very light and not super greasy at all, which I definitely appreciate. Inside was nice and clean, with plenty of seating options inside and out. Food came out fairly fast for it being as busy as it was (St.patty's weekend). Even if the wait was longer it would be well worth it! 10/10 recommend if you're in the area- especially the nachos! read more

Tacos El Tucan - Tucan Nachos - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Yummy! Had a quick lunch here and got two tacos. Both were solid, and I feel like you can't go wrong with any of the taco options. Love the outdoor seating. read more

Went here on such a nice night, we sat outside and the string lights and street table made it feel super cozy. You order at the counter which is a bit chaotic, which is my only downside to this place so far. I loved the chicken tacos best, don't miss the sauces bar up to the right of the counter. The mango margarita was amazing, some people had the agua de Jamaica which looked so good I want to try it next time. Will definitely be back read more

Tacos El Tucan - Chicken, steak, and al pastor tacos - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The California burrito is waaaaay toooo salty. I got it with adobada. I couldn't finish it. read more

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The décor is really nice -- the Frida Kahlo painting on the wall is cool. But the food... not a fan. I ordered the pollo asado tacos and the shrimp taco. The shrimp needed to be grilled more, and the pollo asado tasted a little burnt with barely any flavor. I'm giving it three stars only because the horchata was AMAZING -- perfectly made and served in a cute cup. Other than that, I probably wouldn't come back again. The horchata? Yes. The food? No. read more

Tacos El Tucan - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good if you like quesabirria, and also good if you like variety and quality tacos. Our crew enjoyed it all after walking up the hill to see the Painted Ladies and then backdown to this place. Good reward after the multiple steps and elevation. I like that they also have cold beer. The staff were patient and helpful, and the salsas were on point. read more

Casual taco spot in the Castro with tons of seating. You order at the register in the front and seat yourself. They also have a salsa bar and the water is self-serve. I got one quesobirria taco, and two al pastor tacos. I enjoyed both but I preferred the al pastor which was very flavorful. I also enjoyed the pineapple agua fresca which was fruit and refreshing. Overall, was a pretty solid meal. It satisfied my taco craving read more

Tacos El Tucan - Al pastor tacos and a queso birra taco - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nice, hardworking people, giving The Castro what it needs, in Mexican Food (the best food, IMO), late at night, even, in STYLE! It's not Casa Bonita, but it's a good time. I get the impression the crew knows they're offering something good, & they care about our experience. The style of the place is exceptional ambiance. There's only one thing that disappoints me. So many restaurants use plastic containers that will never biodegrade & are not recyclable. these containers will be long after AI cancels the human race. read more

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Great tacos! Very filling and lots of meat in the chicken and chorizo tacos. Clean interior read more

Tacos El Tucan - Chicken Taco Shrimp Taco - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

Still drooling over these Crispy. Adobada. Tacos. WITH Pineapple (they're so kind to ask if you want to add) and green cilantro sauce. Next time: I think I'd add a cheese crust inside. Maybe get their Keto version wrapped with the crispy red tortilla. The shrimp quesadilla was sooo good - tortilla was the chewy semi translucent type, my favorite. It also was oozing with this green sauce. Salsa bar is a plus- the mild one was smokey and sweet. Also 10/10 on chips they had...lots of flavor (fried in lard maybe?) and nice / crunchy. Awesome location and beautiful on a warm sunny day. This place opens until 2am!!! Sounds like a perfect treat after the Castro bars. Was it the best tacos I've ever had for the price? No, meat and shrimp could have a bit more of a char for flavor...but will still definitely curb your cravings. Vibes, service, are a plus. read more

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The food here was a hit or miss. Overall, it's not worth ordering from here again because there are way better taco spots in the city. I ordered a carne asada taco, adobada (al pastor) taco, quesabirrias combo, and a bowl. My favorite item was the quesabirria. This was delicious and was the only item worth ordering. The consume was flavorful as well. However, this still isn't my favorite quesabirria spot in SF. Now...onto the bad. The tortillas completely ruined the tacos here! The tortillas were likely not fresh or were poorly made because they were very dry and started breaking apart the second I reached for each taco. Needless to say, the tacos were super messy to eat as they were falling apart. The carne asada and adobada also lacked flavor. The carne asada, in particular, was very dry and unpleasant to eat. I don't recommend ordering either of these tacos. read more

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food was yummy, well seasoned, and filling and they did not skimp on the meat on any of our dishes. the only disappointing thing was the lack of sauces/salsas. service was good -- had to order in queue but food was delivered to our table when our number was called. great place for some quality late night eats. read more

Tacos El Tucan - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came back and got the al pastor and chicken tacos. The chicken taco was solid but a tad spicy for me. The al pastor I surprisingly didn't like as much this time - I found it too crispy. Still a fan of their taco tortillas and impressed with how they are able to hold everything together despite being quite thin. read more

One of the best tacos in sf. I lived in SF and now go into SF once a week for work. This is my lunch spot I look forward to. Check them out. Cant go wrong with a carne asada, chicken and al pastor with pineapple. Their aguas hit the spot too. read more

I had two tacos, a chicken taco and a chicken quesataco. Both were tasty, but I did enjoy the quesataco more. Both tacos had plenty of chicken and the service was nice. It's definitely a spot to try again. read more

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The food was good! I loved all the pictures on their menu inside the restaurant it made it easy to order. We dined it for a group of 10, majority was kids. I'm pretty late with my Reo view but everyone loved the food. They served food portions and was very welcoming. read more

Tacos El Tucan - Tucan Fries - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

SF Taco Tour '25 Absolutely incredible tacos. Service was fantastic- our server was very patient with us as we asked what the best tacos to order were. These tacos are the platonic ideal of a taco- cheesy, dipped in quesobirria consume, and a BEAUTIFUL michelada to finish it off. Thank you God for Tacos El Tucan. read more

Tacos El Tucan - Red Taco - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I recommend trying their shrimp tacos, it was my favorite!! They have a salsa bar and pickled veggies to pair with your meal. I also tried their birria taco, and I think the consome could be more flavorful. The cheese and beef in the birria taco was tasty, and definitely filling. I came here on a Saturday during lunch time and service was pretty quick. There's indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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The food is really good and I love all the options. I would for sure come back. The food came out really fast too read more

Tacos El Tucan - Quesabirria Taco, Mulita, and Carne Asada taco. - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

I absolutely love this place! I was so excited when they opened a location in the city. The food is consistent and really good! Portions are a nice size and the service is good too. I usually get tacos or a burrito. But I've had the ramen which was fire! I want to try a few other things but I also go back to my tried and true options. read more

Tacos El Tucan - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

Overall, the food was absolutely delicious. Service was quick and accurate . I will definitely be back the next time I'm in San Francisco. read more

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Some of my favorite tacos ever! Love that the red tacos give Birria Vibes but you can get them with chicken. Chips and salsa are super yummy. Very affordable and staff is very nice!!! Best tacos in the Castro! read more

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Taco was definitely delicious. We decided to try this place as they were open late night. They definitely did not disappoint. Will be back again! read more

Tacos El Tucan - Red Taco with shrimp - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

Our takeout lunch consisting of a carne asada burrito and a chicken burrito were both outstanding. The proportion of meat to beans, rice and pico de gallo were spot on. Three different salsas complimenting the burritos were all excellent. Highly recommend. read more

Wowow! I moved to the Bay from LA in July 2025 and have been looking for a burrito spot. Just a tasty, simple, no frills burrito. I was a very sad lady until I tried Tacos El Tucán! My taste buds were so happy. I shed a tear with every single bite I took. Their red salsa and curtido are also bomb! Few days later, I went to their Richmond location and tried their mulitas. Holy wow! The best mulita I've had in a long time. Can't wait to have it again! read more

I really wanted to like this place because of how great the reviews and pictures looked! Unfortunately, I felt very unwelcome from the moment I ordered my food. The gentleman who took my order did not greet me, gave me a real disgusted look on my face when there was a slight miscommunication about pineapples, and said nothing to me at all when I politely thanked him for my food. I felt so embarrassed by the mean and disgusted look he gave to me. On top of this interaction, the food wasn't my favorite. The sauce that came on the queso taco was a bit odd tasting and the shrimp on the red taco was salty. The agua fresca was very good, at least. I really wanted to like it! read more

Absolutely delicious. Love that they serve margaritas as well. Red tacos with adobada is my go to. They're fresh, cheesy, saucy & 10/10. Horchata is great & their chips & salsa are fire. Love the open salsa bar. The place is clean with good seating options typically. The service could be better - the ordering process felt a bit curt- but the tacos are so excellent I can look past it. read more

This place was awesome! Staff was super friendly, restaurant had great music and ambiance. Quesabirria taco combo was so tasty, definitely try this spot! read more

Tacos El Tucan - Quesabirria (3)Combo - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

Torta 9/10 really good Al pastor and crispy cheese skirt. Really good. Tacos looked amazing and the taste was there, but they weren't hot. Not sure about the freshness. It was after 11 pm. Seemed like the tortillas were halfway cooked and the carne asada was not reheated all the way through. Service was great. read more

Tacos El Tucan - Al pastor torta Carne asada tacos - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pretty good tacos in the San Francisco are for a good price. I wish they had a spicier salsa but it's all good Burrito was good. Drinks were my favorite. I'll be back. read more

Tacos El Tucan - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

They say gentrification and a less passionate new generation of restaurateurs running the old classic joints have flushed all the great Mexican food out of the Mission, and what's left is just a soulless remnant of a more glorious past. Whether you believe that or not, believe this: Tacos El Tucan has managed to capture the glory that was once reserved for that more easterly hood. Everything here tasted great, authentic, fresh, and high quality. Service was extra friendly. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Clean bathrooms. This is the spot. Don't give up hope. Just expand beyond the Mission. read more

Tacos El Tucan has two locations in the Bay Area with their first in Richmond and this newer one in San Francisco. It's located near the corner of a busy intersection in the Castro district with lots of other restaurants and bars. I know it's more of a SoCal thing but while in San Francisco I was looking for a California burrito and carne asada fries. Based on my research of restaurants they aren't as much of a staple in Mexican restaurants here as I'm accustomed to, but I found Tacos El Tucan and decided to give it a try. It's a small restaurant with mostly indoor seating and you order at the counter. CALI BURRITO ($13.95) - I ordered this with adobada which was really crispy. The fries were not your typical fries but were well-seasoned which I hadn't seen before. It was packed with flavor and was delicious! 5/5 TUCAN FRIES ($14.95) - these fries were made using the same seasoned fries as the Cali burrito and was great. I ordered this with carne asada which was also really flavorful. My only complaint is that I wish there was more cheese but still great. 5/5 BIRRIA RAMEN ($12.95) - I wasn't planning on ordering this but it was too intriguing not to try it. The broth was really flavorful and the beef was tender. The ramen noodles were just okay but they were instant noodles so what can you really say. They have other birria options and I would lean towards those instead. 3.5/5 They had a salsa station with three different kinds at various spice levels. The service was also really friendly and the food came out pretty quickly. I didn't have high expectations but was very surprised by the flavors. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I was really excited to try out Tacos El Tucan because I LOVE a Birria taco. Unfortunately, I think the Quesabirria lacked some flavor. Of course I had to get a side of their consume for dipping. The carne asada nachos and Mango Marg were just okay. While the food didn't blow my mind, I really enjoyed sitting on their front patio. Order your tacos inside and grab a table outside! Staff were great too! read more

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