Tacolicious

If we had a battle cry, it would be “Fingers not forks!” Tacolicious isn’t a taqueria by any standards, but we encourage eating in the spirit of one. Our menu incorporates six different tacos, as well as seasonal salads, a Tombo tuna tostada and more.

9 / 10
1445
ratings
  • Phone

    (415) 704-7896

  • Website

    tacolicious.com

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  • Type

    Taco Restaurant

Address

741 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St) San Francisco , CA 94110 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar

Comments / 283


Keywords:

tacos margaritas tequila casual healthy food good for groups kale salad happy hour spicy food prix fixe menu great value meats outdoor seating chili churros trendy murals micheladas scenic views salsa
Thrillist

Grab a shot and a tall boy at Tacolicious, to go with their amazing carnitas tacos… the others are good, they just can’t compare. Read more

Dens

Apparently all the Texas kids go nutty over the Tex-Mex queso ("it's super authentic !). A-okay with me... as long as I can dip my chipz in it.

Thomas Colton

Great Taco Tuesday options. $6 margaritas (normally $11) and $15 for a 6-taco platter to make your own tacos . People go nuts over the queso too

Tom Coates

Sort of mid-upper market Mexican street food . It’s all really tasty and you’ll have fun here. Just be aware you can have completely authentic and equally delicious tacos in a dozen other places nearby

Aditi Luthra

Taco galore, lots of great veggie options (I liked the mushroom better than the fried avocado ), perfect for a snack . Split a pitcher for four glasses. Happy hour on weekdays

Sarp Erkaya

Carnitos tacos are the best! Margarita Fresca is such a nice and fun twist to the original! Get that one and enjoy a fun casual environment ! ???? ????????

Fon Star

The service is great here. Vegetarian tacos are really tasty (you will need 2-3 to feel ok) they give you fresh tortilla chips with tasty mild salsa . Don't miss the house margaritas . LOVED IT!

Chefs Feed

"Their seasonal kale salad never fails, and every now and then you just have to get the queso dip . Don't think about what's in it and just eat it." Chef Adam Dulye Read more

David Leon

Super chill vibe for a trendy spot in the mission. Come to grab a Pacifico off tap, a tall Tecate and some super delish tacos . A little pricy but this is San Francisco and the environment is legit!

Tom Coates

Loads of great things. One particular favourite of mine is to get the shrimp el diablo and a bowl of guacamole and some tortillas . Delicious.

Pavan Kulkarni

salsa and chips were amazing,veggie tacos and spicy calamari tacos were really good. try the kale salad and picante margarita ????

WhiskyAvenger

Great cocktails and tacos . They have a wide variety of option that you can mix and match if you’re as indecisive as I am.

Eater

Its fresh, local takes on traditional tacos , solid margaritas , and stylish atmosphere easily win out over other possibilities like Velvet Cantina and Tia Margarita . [Eater 38 Member]

Jimmy Hooker

I liked it, but this definitely leans towards yuppie Mexican food , especially when compared to the incredible Mexican you can find just around it in the Mission. Also, two hour waits on Fri/Sat.

Joe C

Tacolicious is incredible. Taqueria is still the gold standard but man is this place gunning for the title. Best guac , al pastor , carnitas , margaritas . It's incredible

A L E X

Wonderful tasting tacos , had the platter of different kinds. Chorizo was great. Queso dip was awesome and their own wine drink is tasty.

Monika McMahon

The Ya Mon (chili infused tequila with pineapple and lime ) was a delicious and not too spicy of a tequila drink. Great option for something that's not a typical margarita .

Tim Macalino

Tacos are Delicious....do try this stunning beet salad with slices of citrus , creme fresh, crushed peanuts on top n greens!!

Renaissance Hotels

In addition to the namesake tacos , there is also a menu full of other dishes from salads to enchiladas and tostadas . The full bar offers a huge selection of tequilas , beers and hand-crafted cocktails . Read more

David Ford

Great service, excellent vibe and yummy food. I wish only they had some other Mexican dishes but if you like tacos- make a point to visit this place!

Santiago Merea

I start with the Albacore Tuna Tostadas - Ask @ChefTelmo to tell you the story behind them... hilarious -, followed by Fried Pacific Cod Tacos , and the Ceviche Verde. Bonus: Their chips and salsa !

N R

The green salsa is the best of the three served with tacos , but the salsa served with the chips is even better yet. A little less sweet and a little more heat and it would be 10/10.

Tiana Danger

Authentic ? No. But fairly enjoyable, yes. Every single item on the menu -from tacos to margaritas to guac - tastes different every time you order it. Queso Dip , service & tequila selection are on point

Travel + Leisure

At this brightly tiled, sceney spot (and Mosto, its tequila-bar annex), you can get pitchers of margaritas made with blackberry and tarragon and tacos of succulent prickly pear and queso oaxaca.

Lovisa Magounakis

Albacore tuna tostadas contramar style was the best Mexican food I've had. Just amazing. Guacamole to die for.

Leticia Silva

I got the butter squash and the nopales con queso taco ! They were both really good, for those that don't eat meat I would recommend.

Norris Tran

Holy mole ! All the tacos are incredible with the mole taking the crown. hip atmosphere with inspiring tequila selection . Pricey but a must try when in the mission district (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more

H H

Tacolicious is the place. The queso and quac are delicious. Order a pitcher of margaritas and two tacos each to fill you up. (You can always order more)

Norris Tran

Holy mole ! All the tacos are icredible with the mole taking the crown. hip atmosphere with inspiring tequila selection . Pricey but a must try when in the mission district (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more

SFist

It's rather delicious. What sets this taco oasis apart from other joints in the area is the sit-down, high-end, "cocktail-driven" surroundings. Read more

David Schwartz

This is a GREAT business! Great Food, and they give back to the community with 15% of all sales on Mondays going to a different local school. Go get some tacos & guacamole . You won't be disappointed.

Emily Kane

California doesn't always come through on the queso front. But you can count on Tacolicious to fill the melty cheese-shaped hole in your heart.

Tasting Table

Nothing wrong with the tacos here, but don't miss the small plates , including shrimp a la diabla, Veracruz-style squid and fried empanadas filled with Swiss chard and Oaxacan cheese : Read more

Avneesh Kohli

Taco Tuesday deal is A+. 6 hard shell tacos in a make-it-yourself platter for $15 bucks. Yes please.

Varun Shetty

Must get the queso . And follow up with the chorizo tacos (put some of the queso on the tacos to unlock a portal to another world

Parsa Oloumi

Great Mexican restaurant with super delicous Taco and mouthwatering Guacamole and Tortilla . Great service

Brett Lider

Open for weekend brunch at 11:30 am and hasn't been discovered by the masses (yet). The chilaquiles are amazing.

Ken Baldwin

This is kinda like Bakersfield.. You can get margaritas and tacos . Its pretty good mexican food in a cool atmosphere if you don't feel like eating at a homey mexican joint.

David Kaplan

They think that tacos can be eaten family style . They take individual orders and then have a look of glee and confusion when they drop off 1 plate for 7 people without explaining who's is who's.

Justin McKissick

Get anything and everything, it's all fantastic. Endless High quality tortilla chips on the house!

Aravind Ramanathan

A good mix of authentic and experimental Mexican food . Top quality ingredients which shows. My favorite is the carnitas taco .

Jakob Kahlen

Nachos with T-lish Guacamole + Four different tacos from the taco menu is the perfect combo.

Karolina ????

I tried two tacos - one with chicken , and one with fish , and they were both awesome. Beware of the yellow sauce - it's super spicy .

Samara Trilling

$10 prix fixe for a taco , shot of tequila , and a tecate ! Also, Tuesday specials: $12 crispy shell taco pack and $5 margaritas

Natalie K

The spare rib taco was amazing. Also, the joint tequila bar has great tacos to snack on while waiting for tables.

Michael Clarke

Chips and salsa were great. Couldn't stop eating them. Pacific Cod taco was quite good as was the Vanilla Bean Flan . A bit noisy though on a Saturday afternoon.

BarChick

They do several of their signature drinks by the pitcher if you want to go full throttle with a bunch of friends! http://barchick.com/find-a-bar/san-francisco/tacolicious

Bill Flagstaff

Great place to celebrate. Great Food. Good Drink. You might Mark Morford here!

Carrie Bevis

two tacos (taco of th e week!) and a basket of their well seaoned chips and salsa make a tasty meal. Be prepared for a wait in line .

Jessica Rae

Zagat 24. Cost $25. creative twists on tacos from duck confit to skirt steak boosted by fine ingredients & amazing salsas ; margaritas pack a "punch"

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