Tacolicious

Torn between a 3.5 and a 4.
I had 4 tacos: chorizo/​potatoes, carnitas, chicken con mole, and the beef — none of them stroke me as delicious (to my disappointment)
But the squid a la placha and camarones al Diablo were amazing! I would definitely those two appetizers! The complimentary chips were also great especially their salsa.
We had to wait about 30 minutes on a Saturday night but good thing there was a bar next door where we could hang out while we wait for our table.

I love this place. Great tacos if you don’t mind paying a little extra. The line cooks are amazingly good at their job and dish out some of the best tacos in the mission. The cocktails are tremendous! I might be addicted to mezcal tho

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It’s always a fun time at Tacolicious with your crew. You can’t go wrong with their myriad of tacos and margarita pitchers. It’s not cheap, but you’re not either. right?! Also, those goddamn churros con chocolate sauce are absolutely heavenly. xoxo w/​taco-​flavored kisses

The food is mediocre for the price, which is on the pricy side in my opinion. I understand this is in the city so higher prices should be expected, but at the same time nothing sets it apart from authentic tacos aside from décor and atmosphere. You’ll definitely find a more sophisticated and upscale crowd here compared to a taqueria a few blocks down, but don’t expect the food to blow you away.

I’m a huge fan of Tacolicious in general, and this one on Valencia Street in particular. The menu is simple, solid & reasonable priced. The cocktails are creative & tasty (get yourself one of their mezcal creations). The atmosphere is lively & fun. If you have an event, they have a sweet room in the back for you.
If you somehow haven’t been here yet, start your habit immediately.

Tacolicious offers delicious vegan options. I dined here with two non-​vegans and I was happy we were able to make this place work. The chips and salsa (free) were very good, they disappeared from the table quickly and, thankfully, were refilled quickly too. We started with a pitcher of margaritas which were so good that we had to order a second. The waitress took the time to go through all the menu items with me and let me know what was, or could be made, vegan. I went with the potato tacos, which were a home run. I will definitely be back!

First of all. The service here is GREAT. They do a great job in refilling your chips and salsa, did not once have to ask for a refill on anything.
The tacos:
In general, the tacos are a bit pricey, 4 for $ 14, but it is in SF and the portion of meat was generous.
The Braised Chicken was a bit dry, but the salsa provided was great, so it wasn’t a big deal. Make sure to order the Beef Short Rib, it was FIRE!
Appetizer:
Empanadas were really good, the texture of the bread was on point. It was 2 for $ 10.95. I would say just get 3 more tacos. But if you’re satisfied on the tacos, definitely give this a try.
P. S. Loud indoors, would much prefer outdoor seating if it is not cold.

Around 6PM on a Sunday the wait for a group of 8 was 40 minutes. They have wifi so that eased the wait. I loved how their tables had hooks underneath to hang bags/​coats. They also have outdoor seating and a mural looking out.
We ordered 20 tacos for $ 80, guac and queso $ 9 each, and two pitchers of mucho gusto $ 36 each.
— Short rib: tasty and juicy, not my favorite but all the guys loved it
— Carnitas: flavorful with good texture and not dry, my favorite but the guys did not love it
— Chorizo: heard it was dry but flavorful
— Fish: tasty with a big piece of fried fish but it wasn’t amazing because it didn’t hit that umami flavor with the sauces
Tacos came with pickled veggies, lime wedges, and mild, medium, and hot salsa.
The mucho gusto was weak sauce and only tasted of lemon. The guac had too much cumin in it but the queso was great!
Great service and clean bathrooms. The food was great but it wasn’t amazing. It’s a safe choice and you can’t go wrong with complimentary chips and salsa.

I fell in love with the Palo Alto t-​lish location a while back and was excited to try one of the sf locations!
The menu is the exact same but I think the PA location tastes a bit better. The service here felt really rushed which kind of dampened the experience.
Things to order:
Tuna tostada
Meatballs
Churro & chocolate

Nice atmosphere especially the outside seating, if you are lucky enough to get a table. I will not sit inside when it is busy because of the cacophony of noises makes it almost impossible to hear someone sitting across the table.
There’s a bar inside with a tv, mostly tables for smaller parties. The menu is Mexican food tailored for gringos. Frankly, I think the tacos are overcharged, you can go to most local taquerias in the Mission and get something more satisfying to the tastebuds and wallet, but you are paying for the environment as well. The kale salad is good and I love the empanadas.
The margarita selection is definitely worth checking this place out.
Tip: More for a fun night out with friends, good for cocktails, casual date… not a romantic place.
On a final note, my company has had the Xmas party there the past 2 years and I have a complaint about this year. For a group of 30 + there was only one sever for drinks and food. there wasn’t even another person to help him bring the food out, makes no sense to me. It was hard to get his attention for request and we had to wait a long time for our food. There were many other issues, but that was by far the most annoying.
The bottom line is this is great place for a light bite, yummy chips in a fun and lively atmosphere with mediocre semi Mexican/​hipster cuisine. Better to come on the off hours. Weekends are insane and parking is hard.

Really crowded. Pricy even for SF standards. Margaritas were just OK. The carnitas tacos were greasy and kind of flavorless.
My biggest issue is that the banquette along one of the long walls is not at the right height for the tables — it is incredibly uncomfortable to be seated there, and I will wait to sit at a table and not at the banquette. The seat is just too high for the table, and the cross bar support on the seat is not high enough so anyone shorter than 5’5″ legs just dangle.
With so much energy put into the design of the restaurant, it’s hard to overlook one of the most important aspects which is diner comfort. If they’re not comfortable, they’re not going to stay, or want to come back.

Love this Tacolicious!
The bar team is super nice and quick, not to mention they have a fantastic cocktail menu with a weekly cocktail designed by their bar manager Manny. Not to mention the giant tequila bar… yass! It’s definitely a bit pricy but the food is delicious and a nice twist to the typical burritos/​taco shops the mission is known for. I have to say their Tuna Tostadas, Empanadas & Churros are by far my favorite things there! If you get there a bit early it’s really easy to get a seat, but if you go after 7:30pm it’s going to be a bit of a wait. Overall I’ve been here more times then I can count and I’ll keep going back! Tacolicious is never a bad decision, and a perfect spot to start your night int he Mission…

Tacolicious, I’ve been here a few times and I’m giving this place 4 stars just on the fact that you can get a beer, a shot and a chicken taco for 10 bucks. What a deal!!!
Great place to get the night going with that $ 10 deal, as far as the tacos go this is another hipster taco joint which a lot of their tacos have their own twist. In my opinion however, even though I would come back, these tacos are overpriced, sure they’re ok however they’re inconsistent, I’ve got them too rich (in terms of saltiness) or I’ve also got them slightly dry.
Servers often give different info, last time I was able to get a different taco instead of the chicken one with the beer shot and taco deal for a few bucks more, while yesterday chicken was the only taco I could get.
I would go back, however there’s plenty of places with better tacos in the mission.

It was OK.
There was no wait on a hot Sunday afternoon so we sat outside, which was very nice. Our server was very prompt and friendly.
Her fish taco was great. I think it was salmon and she would only share one bite. It was marvelous. She also had a pineapple drink which was excellent. If we would have both decided to get her lunch, this would be a solid four star review. Unfortunately, I decided to get something much less tasty.
I tried the Carnitas tacos which according to the hundreds of other reviews is the thing to get. Unfortunately, not for me. The meat was so dry that had it not been for the marvelous sauce it was so perfectly coated in, it would have been uneatable.
The food here might be OK overall but I won’t be rushing back because my lunch was so bad and the hipster vibe is so overwhelming. I might have been able to move beyond the bad taco and try again sooner but this is the kind of place that is too cool for it’s own good. I give it five years and no one will care.

Came here the other night for dinner with some friends. The ambiance and décor here is nice. We were greeted by the hostess who told us that the wait for a table of 5 would be 30 mins. So we left our number and just walked to kill some time. Not even 20 mins had passed and we already got a call that our table was ready. Sweet! I love how the tortilla chips and salsa are refillable but those things are soooo filling! I was so hungry, I had no shame stuffing my face with those until the tacos came. Unfortunately, I overestimated my stomach’s capacity… because I got full quick.
We definitely ordered way too much for 5 people. We ordered 20 tacos: 5 traditional carnitas, 5 pacific cod, 5 guajillo braised beef short rib, and 5 chicken en mole colorado. I was only able to finish 2 tacos there and bring the other 2 home for later… but I have to say it was delicious!!! The salsas were so good, I really liked the green one. The yellow one was so spicy that it lingered in my mouth for awhile. You don’t mess with the yellow salsa… lol!
Our server was great and she was very attentive. I would have to say this place is a little pricey though, but you do get what you pay for! The meat on all the tacos were juicy and full of flavor and they do not skimp on the portions at all!
I’m glad that I was able to try this place out and I’ll probably be back if I’m ever in the area!

I’m so glad me, my sister and her bf ate here for lunch the other day. I was always curious to see what Tacolicious was like? My experience was actually great!
We ordered an assortment of ten tacos with the works for about $ 40. It is a bit pricey but each taco really is worth it. The quality of the meat and ingredients is up there; it’s fresh, colorful, clean, and tasty. My two favorites were the original carnitas and the filet mignon with grilled onions. These were no joke. The carnitas were tender, easy, and has that traditional taste. The filet mignon taco was outrageous! there had to be at least 5 – 6 cubes of thick steak in one taco. The steak was cooked medium rare and was super juicy.
The complimentary chips were great tasting too. I think the chips were whole grain tortillas with pinches of sea salt on top. The salsa was spicy & sweet at the same time due to the mango blend inside.
Overall, I had a great experience. It was a sunny day in the early noon, lots of people dining in and eating outside, imported beer and taco pairing, etc. couldn’t beat it! These tacos were delicious! I’d def come back!

As an urban experience, Tacolicious is pretty terrific. As a food and service experience, not so much.
This vibrant, bustling urban taco shop in the heart of Valencia has a beautiful interior and exterior (café seating) lots of attractive waitresses and clientele, sleepy urban dogs tethered outside and on average a half hour wait (you’ll be told 15 minutes, but count on it being longer). It’s a Mission destination, and it’s pretty hard not to want to stop here when you walk by and see the frenetic activity. The line seems to tell you this is a spot worth waiting for.
However, we found the tacos just a-​okay. The more creative offerings being their short rib taco (stewed and tender but heavy) and a homey chorizo and potato taco. While I agree, there is something perfect about a business focused on bread and meat, the thing about Tacolicious is the product doesn’t really live up to expectations.
We found the tacos small and importantly the tortillas they are served on really do not taste freshmade, which could make a big difference when a product contains so few ingredients. (The good news is that the complementary chips and salsa do, thankfully.) The ingredients inside their various tacos (with the exception maybe of the short rib) are fairly straight forward and uninspired. For example, my special of the day shrimp taco had a nice sauce but the shrimp were small and tasted fishy. The fish taco was missing that something something, e.g. more creative toppings or the perfect sauce. All tacos are about $ 5, which is a bit steep for a tiny taco in the Mission, where tacos are otherwise pretty much falling from the sky. Service-​wise too our experience was fairly chaotic, with several dishes not arriving, (as in «your order went into the kitchen and did not come out out alive») and a server rarely being around after something didn’t show up at the table. We had to ask to get what we needed, so we made friends with the busboys, who helped us sort out our dishes. Well, eventually.
Sure, the vibe is urban fabulous. Its a see and be scene taco spot, and there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s just that foodwise and service wise, it can be a bumpy ride.

I’ve had Tacolicious in the past in Palo Alto and it didn’t leave much of an impression, but coming to this SF Mission location definitely changed my tune!
Came here with coworkers after work and it was nice to be able to enjoy the sun and nice weather in the patio area. The margaritas were delicious — got the Margarita Fresca!
But the real stars, as the name would suggest, were the tacos. Out of the ones I tried, the traditional carnitas stood out to me. In general, I love the simplicity of street taco styled tacos because the meat becomes the flavored star. Nice sweetness and texture of the protein. Add a little lime and salsa and you’re good to go. GO CARNITAS!

I tried every single taco on the list here. TACO REVIEW: We enjoyed all of them except for the filet mignon (the meat was fine albeit a bit chewy, but it was just not a great combo to wrap it in a tortilla) and the buffalo chicken (the flavor was a lot saltier/​stronger than I expected). The braised short rib, carnitas, and pacific cod tacos were our favorites out of the bunch.
The servers were friendly and helpful, and great explaining all the tacos we ordered as well as the three awesome sauces they provided: salsa verde (with avocado), yellow habanero salsa (spicy!), and red salsa.
Besides tacos, there’s a great selection of delicious and creative cocktails. Plus free chips and (awesome) salsa. Expensive, but for the hip intimate ambience (think typical SF hipster bar) the pricing was expected.
For the convenient location (19^th/​Valencia), helpful staff, and trendy atmosphere… I’ll be back!