Taco Primo’s Thrive City location falls flat - Review - San Francisco - The Infatuation
"Taco Primo, from the people behind The Snug, had a strong showing when they debuted inside the Pacific Heights bar with solid tacos and burritos. But the Thrive City iteration of this Cali-Mexican counter service concept doesn’t live up to its predecessor. The best part of the tacos and burritos at this location is the La Palma tortillas; otherwise, everything tends to fall flat. The meats range from being decently tender and moist to dry and unevenly seasoned. We’d recommend sticking with the tacos—the burritos tend to be mushy and need a generous pour of salsa to inject some more flavor in each bite. Still, this place runs smoothly, so if you need a spot for something quick before or after an event at the Chase Center, it's a fine option. Seating is limited to a couple of tables and window-side stools, but just outside are public benches with a view of Bayfront Park. Food Rundown Tacos We’d go for the beef or chicken tacos. While both have dry patches, they’re the most tender of the meats. Feel free to skip going “primo.” The added sour cream, guacamole, and cheese muddles the flavors and masks the solid salsa lining the bottom of the tortilla. photo credit: Patrick Wong Burritos Like the tacos, we like getting these with chicken. The rice is too soft, and on occasion, we’ve gotten a tortilla that’s wet and soggy. We’d go with the tacos over the burrito every time. PlayMute video credit: Patrick Wong" - Patrick Wong
