Tacos El Tucan
Mexican restaurant · Richmond
12505 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA 94805
Highlights
Tijuana-style tacos, grilled meats, aguas frescas, handmade tortillas
Tijuana-style tacos, grilled meats, aguas frescas, handmade tortillas
"As one of those places where everything is good, the go-to move here is to order the “red” tacos, a newer addition to this Richmond staple. Walk up to the window to place your order and choose from adobada freshly shaved from the trompo, grilled carne asada, succulent shrimp, or any other filling, and they’ll put it inside a crispy, handmade corn tortilla with mozzarella cheese, and finish it off with onions and cilantro. If you’re in a hurry, be sure to order online, as it’s common to wait a half hour for your food." - Lena Park
"When Tacos El Tucán opened in Richmond in 2019, thick in the middle of the quesabirria obsession, owner Alfredo Padilla was so swamped with customers you might’ve thought he was an ogre from a Dreamworks movie. Tijuana-style tacos arrived con todo, in this case, topped with onion, cilantro, and a dollop of guacamole. Carnitas and fish tacos joined the menu when Padilla expanded to the Castro. Try either of those for a bit of the new new." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Expect long lines at all times of day at this new Richmond taqueria, which practices all the hallmarks of the Tijuana-style taco: handmade tortillas; flame-grilled meats; and, on top of every taco, quesataco, or mulita, a big dollop of guacamole. Both the carne asada and adobada — a red-hued style of al pastor, sliced straight off the spit — are second to none. Since the start of the pandemic, the taqueria has continued to do a brisk takeout business, and it’s also set up some nice patio seating in front." - Eater Staff
"Normally the site of long lines at all times of day, this Richmond taqueria practices all the hallmarks of the Tijuana-style taco: handmade tortillas; flame-grilled meats; and, on top of every taco, quesataco, or mulita, a big dollop of guacamole. Both the carne asada and adobada — a red-hued style of al pastor, sliced straight off the spit — are second to none. They’re accepting phone orders and doing delivery via Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Postmates." - Luke Tsai
"And, most recently, Tacos El Tucán, which, if the lines ever die down even just a little bit, is bound to be one of my standbys for 2020." - Eater Staff
