Tacolicious
Mexican restaurant · Marina District ·
Gourmet tacos, strong cocktails, and 120 types of tequila
Gourmet tacos, strong cocktails, and 120 types of tequila
"Need somewhere to eat with friends, but only have an hour left to decide before you meet up with them? Head to Tacolicious. Though the name reminds us of a certain cringy late aughts pop song that starts with “Fergie,” it’s a solid place for reliable tacos with a California bent—think toppings like cabbage slaw, sauteed potatoes, and gridded pepper jack with carne asada. The kale salad is excellent, the chips and guacamole are great, and this spot is an overall good time. If you end up having to wait for a table, just grab a drink across the street at Campus while waiting." - Team Infatuation
"I watched it grow from a Ferry Building stand in 2009—launched during the Great Recession—into a hot spot for upscale Mexican food that expanded to the Marina and opened an expansive Valencia Street location in 2012, followed by locations and spin-offs throughout the Bay." - Paolo Bicchieri
"I noticed Tacolicious offering canine ‘churro chews’ on special menus for dining-with-dogs culture." - Becky Duffett
"At the Marina location of the Mexican mini-chain Tacolicious I saw the launch of a weekly Barklet Happy Hour (started October 6) that lets dog owners buy a $6 Happy Meal of chopped sweet potato and chicken thigh or a $2 “churro” chew made with coconut oil and cinnamon for their pets, with bowls of water provided free." - Lauren Saria
"I noticed Tacolicious uses tabletop cards and flyers to give clear instructions on how to dine safely, and the team has joked about choreographing staff into a six-foot-spaced kick line to get the point across — the guidance includes a quick review and constant, gentle reminders to mask up. Guests commonly forget to re-mask when servers approach or when chatting, and staff report lots of polite, hospitable prompting (including miming “mask up, please”) and the need for ongoing gentle pressure to keep outdoor diners from lingering maskless, especially during happy hour." - Becky Duffett
