Tacofino Ocho

Headed here on Friday and we caught happy hour. 3-6 Monday to Friday. Great value with $5-7 beers and most importantly $10 wings. The tacos as always were the star. Lemongrass chicken, pacific cod as advertised. Still great value non happy hour but if you can take advantage. Jacob M was our server - great job with us - thank you!

Very busy location, also very hard to find parking. Took me 10mins! Was having a meeting here since i really enjoy the other Tacofino locations. Super tasty yet healthier than most dining establishments out there. Street parking is $2/hr. Be prepared to park 2-3 blocks away. Good thing it was sunny today!

Awesome place! Did take out and just ate at the benches near by. Had a fish taco and tots. Will definitely come back. Gave me a free cookie which was a pleasant surprise thank you very much!

Sad to say I was disappointed. I've been to Tacofino in Tofino but this didn't hold up. Food came out cold, the nachos on special weren't good either. Service was pleasant and the atmosphere was decent. Just a shame that the food really brought it down.

Absolutely fantastic! Tacofino delivers an exceptional culinary experience that is hard to match. The menu offers a creative twist on classic Mexican flavors, using fresh, high-quality ingredients that result in mouthwatering dishes every time. The Baja-style fish tacos are a standout, perfectly crispy and bursting with flavor. The vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff enhance the dining experience, making every visit memorable. Whether you're a taco enthusiast or just looking for a great meal, Tacofino is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

Cool vibe, but the loud music made it hard to chat. The nachos were on point and delicious! We loved the lemongrass chicken burrito, but the prawn burrito had few prawns and was mostly rice and veggies, though it tasted great. Service was very slow—we waited ages for our mains and even longer for our drinks, needing to remind the waiters about our orders.

As a Mexican who’s been to Tacofino many times and genuinely loves the food, it’s frustrating and disappointing to be treated poorly—especially in a place that represents my culture. Unfortunately, this is now the second time I’ve been served by the same person and had a very uncomfortable experience. Today, she dropped the menus on the table without a word, ignored my “thank you,” and gave off a rude and dismissive attitude throughout. Eventually, I asked to speak to the manager and requested a different server. I told her directly, “This is the second time you’ve treated us like this,” and her response was, “I don’t know you.” That’s exactly the problem—I remember her because of the bad experience. I didn’t insult her or raise my voice. I simply wanted respectful service, which I didn’t get. It’s incredibly disheartening to feel unwelcome, especially in a restaurant that profits off Mexican cuisine without employing actual Mexican staff. I honestly left feeling uncomfortable, disrespected, and wondering whether we were being treated this way because of who we are. This needs to be addressed by management. Good food is not enough if the hospitality fails.

The service started off well, but unfortunately declined throughout our visit. While most of the staff seemed overwhelmed and unresponsive to our attempts to get their attention, there was just only one server who was helpful and attentive. Our assigned waiter only checked on our table once during the entire meal, and despite raising our hands multiple times and holding them up for extended periods, we were consistently ignored by passing servers. We found ourselves having to actively seek out staff for basic needs like water refills because the food was salty. I understand that busy periods can be challenging for restaurants, but the lack of attention to customers was disappointing and detracted from our dining experience.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​