TacoNazo

Taconazo in Tijuana is hands down my favorite taco spot in the entire city. This place has come a long way—from very humble beginnings to now having a freshly updated exterior that gives it a cleaner, more modern look while still keeping that authentic street food vibe. It’s clear they’ve invested in the space, and it really shows. But let’s get to the main reason I keep coming back—the food is phenomenal. My absolute go-to is the al pastor tacos “con todo” (with everything). I always ask for the meat to be slightly burned because I love that crispy, caramelized edge—it gives the taco an extra layer of flavor that’s hard to beat. Pair that with a classic Coca-Cola in a glass bottle, and you’re in taco heaven. My second favorite has to be the chorizo tacos—spicy, rich, and just as addicting. These are the small street-style tacos, which means you can easily eat 6 to 10 without even realizing it. And believe me, I do—every single time I visit. It’s a ritual at this point. Only downside? Parking can be rough during peak hours, and the spot is right in front of a busy intersection with heavy foot traffic. Luckily, the restaurant has added a barrier to keep homeless individuals from bothering customers, which helps make the eating experience more comfortable. If you’re in Tijuana and love tacos, Taconazo is an absolute must. Authentic, affordable, and addictive.

The adobada tacos con todo are AMAZING. The sliced pineapple on top made it even better. The adobada mulita was also great.

Food, service, atmosphere is all a 5/5! You MUST check out Tijuanazo when you’re in the area. The food doesn’t get more authentic than this! So, so tasty. We ordered many tacos: 2 adobada, 2 carne asasa, 1 birra, 1 vampiro de carne asada, & 2 agua de jamaica. So delicious and satisfying. Service is incredibly quick & efficient! The wait for food and service was so short, despite how busy they are. There are many tables indoors within their two rooms & clean restrooms and sinks. I am so pleased with this restaurant! I can’t wait to return. Getting hungry again just writing this review!

Delicious food! We came twice while we were in Baja. We got the sopes, burritos, tacos and tortas. EVERYTHING was good. My only con was that their aguas frescas were bottled and not “fresh” like in the USA. Also, make sure to ask if it comes with cilantro sauce, some items come heavy on the sauce. I enjoyed the torta the most but my family definitely liked the burritos.

This taco restaurant in Playas de Tijuana is a must-visit! The place is clean and tidy, the food is amazing, and the service is great. They offer a wide variety of meats for tacos, burritos, mulas, and more. It's a fantastic spot to stop if you're heading to Ensenada. Highly recommended!

Went here for the 1st time. All I gotta say is go try the Alpastor tacos. The sauce they make for them and flavor is an Amazing combo. Just melts in your mouth. I usually don't like getting horchata places, but today, I took the risk. Well turned out to be one of the best risks I have taken til this day.

This place has the best al pastor tacos in the area. Their prices are reasonable and the location is really clean. For $20 you can eat 10 tacos and 3 cokes. They have covid protocol in place for your safety. This is my new taco place!

I ordered a burrito smallest I have ever seen. $140 ouch, not worth it. Then I ordered a quesadilla and they thing was a taco. I asked several times are you sure because it was so small for $100 definitely not worth it. I was shaking and feeling nauseas from not eating. Next time I'll eat before going out. Too expensive

I was told about this place by my pastor. Had to stop while we were in the area. This place is a must visit when you are in the playas de Tijuana. Food was delicious. I got 2 tacos de adobada who's was fresh and the tortillas de maíz. Great taste and delicious. I also had 2 quesadilla tacos de carne asada. Had guacamole, cheese, onions and the meat. They were very filling. The salsa that they gave us was really good. The service was great. If you're eating there they come to your table and take your order. The pace was very clean and had a lot of seats.

The tacos here were really delicious!! The service was really amazing, staff were well attentive and the ambiance was great. Restaurant was really clean.

These tacos are DELICIOUS! I have tried a couple different spots around here and so far this place is my favorite. You can either stay there and eat or if you drive up they have people who wait outside, take your order, you wait in your car, and then they bring out all your food. They're pretty quick getting your stuff out and everything is warm and fresh. I've had the carne asada, the adobada (my favorite), and the suadero. The adobada has this really amazing sauce that is spicy but totally worth it. The carne asada is fine, and the suadero was melt in your mouth soft! The prices aren't bad either, you get like 5 tacos and a horchata for less than $20.

Que decepción ! Este lugar es pésimo! Sábado ordene 3 tortas 3 tacos de asada , 3 de adobada y la comida es muy asquerosa ! Me dieron pellejos con nervio en vez d carne asada ! Pésima calidad de la carne , el guacamole un sabor tan. Raro que sabe viejo y echado a perder y demasiado verde ! Típico de los que hacen guacamole de calabaza y lo maquillan con t aguacate Medio molido ! Aparte el servicio es pésimo ! No me entregaron la orden completa me faltaron los tacos de adobada ! Los meseros que toman la orden para llevar te atienden sin ningún ánimo como casi más ahuevo que de gana !! Me imagino por que no reciben la misma propina ! Que cuando es para comer ahí nunca mas regresaré a este lugar ! Con imitación de guacamole y carne con más pellejos y nervios que nada !

The food is fresh and tasty, The place is kept clean, and prices are affordable. Staff is friendly and has great service

Clean and comfy sit-down place for tacos. The tortillas are fresh and soft and meat is fresh and tasty, won't say it's gonna knock your socks off but it's my to-go when I am in the area. Open late Take credit cards

Muy sabroso todo y las aguas también. La de limón con chía es bueno y la de horchata también

The was okay. Could have been a four star rating but they doused every single taco in very hot haberno sauce. I can take hot sauce but got dam this was extra hot and when I say they doused it, they drowned it in very hot ass sauce which made it hard to eat lol. I went late night at 11pm thinking it wouldn't be packed. I was wrong! 20 Minute wait. I sat outside and it was very nice. They had heaters outside so it felt really good. Food: again it was hard to taste the food because of the ridiculous amount of hot sauce they put. I would like to come back and get the sauce on the side. They should really tell clients that they drown these in hot sauce. Maybe next time it will be better. Also the taco Nazo in Houston texas is much better than this. They also do Uber eats in case you don't want to drive. Solid three stars.

Abusados con el cambio ya van un par de veces q me cobran casi el doble una vez te puedes equivocar pero dos veces y huele algo extraño CHEQUEN SU CAMBIO YA QUE NUNCA ME AN DADO RECIBO

1st time going here and let me tell you. These Alpastor tacos with the sauce and pineapple are amazing. I also took the risk and got horchata. Usually, I don't like getting it places. Well turned out to be one of the best risks to this day.

The best tacos and burritos in Playa. The customer service is swift and friendly. The ambience is chill and clean. The price is reasonable for good quality food. Highly recommended for any American who's visiting and wanted some street tacos but in a clean environment.

The Adobada Burro here is fucking delicious. I don't know how they do it but it's the perfect blend of spicy and savory. Juicy but not runny. BYOB. 5 Stars!!!!

The food comes warm to you with the exact amount of seasoning needed and salsa on the side. The hosts are ready to bring you any additional food items that will make your stay unique. And finally the ambiance is lively,

So...we've driven into Mexican just for TacoNazo, have had a friend who lives in TJ pick us up at the pedestrian bridge just for TacoNazo and have walked across the border, hopped in an uber just for TacoNazo. There are usually always 4 of us who go but we've taken more before. As you can see, I love this place. There is ample seating and plenty to order. Here is what I've ordered and tried from the table: adobado with pork and pineapple that they cut off the broiler suadero with crispy pork carne asada tacos fantasma tacos which are my favorite (cheese as shell) Pinto beans with cheese Corn quesadilla Tongue taco Tortillas Agua Fresca (coconut, lime) Bottled coke All are superb, corn tortillas are the way to go, comes out quickly and inexpensive. 5 people usually eat for $27 + $5 tip. They take pesos and cash, some speak a little English but please attempt to speak Spanish.

For those of you who don't know, Taconazo has arguably some of the best tacos in TJ. For now the place is offering only takeout (I really look forward to being able to eat on the premises again!) Most people order & eat the tacos in their car. The place won't be the same until it opens back up but for now you can order the tacos to go. The pastor tacos in particular are really good. All their other tacos & options are good but be sure & try the pastor tacos. I've been coming to this place for years & it's usually open pretty late (12-2am). If you're going through TJ and want some really good, inexpensive tacos (And eat them in your car- for now) this is your place!! Definitely worth checking out. Happy eating!!

Great fun food & fast service & cheap in price. Can't beat it, just have to find parking when they're busy!

Taconazo is one of my favorite places to eat tacos in TJ. The restaurant is super clean. Customer service is great. The tortillas are hand made and their tacos are very tasty. They are also very generous with their condiments .

Tacos are always a must when you are in mexico. My family and I stopped by to see what if it was worth the hype. It's an okay spot. Their tacos have lots of guacamole and tortillas are fresh. The only issue we had was their meet has a lot of pieces of fat which makes them hard to chew. The prices seems high for tacos too but I get it they need to pay their employees. I almost forgot to mention staff was very friendly.

Very very yummy food. Very American friendly spot, just make sure you can communicate in spanish. Food was amazing for the price point as well. Very nice people

I came here with my daughter, customer service lacks big time. We weren't even greeted, our "server" instead of greeting us looked down on his iPad and yelled "dime" (order). My daughter ordered and he asked in a bad mood "and to drink?" Not even looking at us. I got the same treatment. Then I asked for the check and the guy completely ignored me and another server helped us check out. Food was okay. There are lots of better options for sure. I go to Tijuana because of the amazing customer service. This place officially gave us the worst treatment. Will never step a foot back in this place. I hope managers take time to train their people and hire only the ones that are happy to serve.

This place was cool..I wad in the area and wanted to try local favorite. I'm sure there is a food truck on the side of the road that is better but it liked the resturant, staff, and vibe of this glorified taco stand. Skip the asada and get adobado everything. The shaved meat was amazing. It reminded of al pastor in Tulum but wasn't as sweet. I'm actually going back and getting a vampire taco. Great value. 2 tacos, a mulita, and a sorrel were like $8.

I've been here three times already because this eatery has really good tacos! They are open late, of course, so you can get your taco fix pretty much anytime your craving hits. We came here after going to a salsa club because we got hungry again LOL. There is plenty of seating and you can see the huge adobada trompo near the entrance. There are lots of people grilling the meats and heating up the tortillas as well. They also give you complimentary cucumbers and radishes with your order. We decided to get a bunch of different tacos, which comes with guacamole and salsas, depending on what type of tacos you order. My favorite is their adobada tacos though, so I usually just choose that and a horchata as my drink of choice. Service is very quick and friendly here- will definitely come back soon!

The tortas and tacos were awesome from here. I tried the asada and abodaba and both had great taste. Would definitely be back.

Great place for "street tacos". We tried their Adobada quesa-taco vampira this time and loved it! Crunchy corn tortilla, flat like a tostada. Great flavor and looking forward to trying something new again next time.

We decided to take a girl's weekend to Tijuana for the Cesar Chavez long weekend, completely forgetting that it was also Easter weekend. To our horror, we discovered that many restaurants/street stalls were closed, not to mention that many do not serve meat on Fridays. D'OH! After wandering from closed store to closed store for about 5 miles, we finally saw a storefront that looked semi-crowded and hopped in line. Rating Breakdown: 2/2 Stars for Taste -- I don't know if we were just starving or what, but everything was delicious. You have to try the fantasma, which has melted, crispy cheese on the bottom instead of a tostada/tortilla. The tacos vampiros are tortillas that have been griddled until crisp, topped with your choice of meat, cheese, and a spicy red salsa. Delicious. My favorite meat was the tripas and my sister's was the adobada. The cabeza was so tender and juicy too. You really can't go wrong. If you're sweating through the spice, try the horchata to soothe your angry tastebuds. 1/1 Stars for Value -- I really have no scale when it comes to food in Mexico, but we accidentally ordered way too much and our bill was still only ~$25 USD for 4 people. The fantasma came with a full platter (+ beans, roasted pepper) and was 60 pesos. I believe tacos vampiros were 50 pesos and regular tacos were 25 pesos. 1/1 Stars for Customer Service -- There was a minor mishap where my sister ordered and I said "share" and the waitress misunderstood and thought I said "same". Eating twice as many tacos as we intended was SUCH hardship (not). When we asked if they sold beer, the waitress sent one of the busboys to the store to pick us up some cold ones. Totally unexpected, but great customer service. Bonus star because even though it wasn't the street food we were itching for, it definitely hit the spot. TL;DR: Try the fantasma and the tacos vampiros! I highly recommend the tripas and adobada.

This review is for the tripe taco and Birria Consome. I am a Tijuana native and have had my share of tacos around the city. Tripe: I am an avid tripe taco eater and must say right off the bat this is a place to avoid for that meat. The tripe is greasy, let it be known that the grease its smoothered in is ,not the meat's own grease. It is either cheap, nasty and old oil or manteca. The grease is overpowering and it takes away from the tripe's flavor. The tripe is also not well cleaned and over burnt- burnt not only in appearance but in taste. There is only a hint of that distinguishable tripe flavor. AVOID. Consome de Birria: I've had worst Birria. The seasoning is not bad but it tastes more like barbacoa. With or without salsa there is no Birria taste. EAT IF THERE ARE NO OTHER OPTIONS.

You can't come to Tijuana without making a stop at Taconazo! The tacos here are mouth-watering and absolutely delicious! Service is amazing quick and super friendly. I also love the homemade fresh horchata. I'm not sure if they speak any english at all, so be sure that you know how to order in spanish! I enjoyed the carne asada and the adobada tacos on flour tortilla. Wish I could have this food everyday!!! There's heat lamps since the seating isn't enclosed, but you definitely stay warm during a chilly evening.

Delicious! The best tacos you will ever eat. Authentic, clean and the best quality of meat. The meats are perfectly cooked and each sauce is absolutely delicious. You will not go wrong with an Asada taco, birria or adobada. Definitely a must try is you're craving amazing tacos.

I love this place to eat tacos. My parents introduced me to these tacos, and man, they are so good. The service is amazing with the awsome ambiance.

Deliver driver took way too long because he made other stops. Even though I live close by, I found myself eating COLD tacos. Not very appealing. This has been happening more often. Also we ordered 8 tacos, and asked for extra lime and radishes. They barely gave us enough for 4 tacos, let alone 8. This too has been happening more and more. It seems they don't bother to read the order notes. Lousy service in my book.

Amazing taste, definitely a must stop taco spot while in Tijuana. You won't regret it. So flavorful and amazing taste!

Taconazo just south of the border, in Tijuana, was the perfect end to my group's trip to Mexico. After a long day, the food arrived quickly, the waiters were pleasant, and there were many taco options. I had two beef shoulder and one carne asada taco. The avocado and onions in the taco were nicely balanced. The meat was very tasty and cooked perfectly (not dry and very flavorful). The balance of flavors in the tacos was perfection. The soft shell tortillas were flavorful too. We all ordered horchatas with our tacos. The horchata was sweet and refreshing, the perfect addition to our meal. Be prepared with the Spanish word for the kind of meat you want in your taco to communicate with your waiter. They will work with you as long as you have an idea of the type of taco you want. The best tacos I've ever had!!

I've said it before and I'll say it again. My favorite neighborhood in San Diego is, well, Tijuana. I know, I know, it's hardly SD but in all honesty it's easier to go out to dinner in Tijuana than it is for us to go out to dinner in a place like Carlsbad or Encinitas. The drive is about the same (probably a touch quicker) and you certainly can't beat the price. Taconazo isn't my favorite taco in the city but they are damn good. Most recently it was the the birria that warmed me on a chilly evening and I loved every sip and spoonful from the unassuming styrofoam cup. The chunks of tender beef and the rich broth is so simple but so complex all at the same time. The soup lover that I am absolutely dreams of this body-warming-elixir and it's always such a treat when we make our way down south to enjoy it. If you're looking for a "taco shop" that's not simply a cart on the sidewalk (if you're scared of that) then this is your spot. I'd actually say that this is more or less of a gateway into Tijuana tacos that will soon lead you to the nooks and crannies all around town with equally as impressive of a product. There are no losers here!

I found my new go-to Taco joint when I find myself in TIjuana again. The tacos here are SO good. I tried the asada, adobada (which is essentially Al Pastor), and birria. My favorite was the adobada. I'm not sure what kind of sauce they use with it, but the taco with the sauce is literally heaven. I wish I could've brought like 20 of them home with me, but I knew they wouldn't taste as good after that 4 hour border crossing wait, plus another 2 hours to LA. The birria was average, but I found the Asada to be excellent. The people here are very friendly and they have a large amount of seating (including sitting right in front of them making the tacos for you). Both of the times we came here, we ordered them to-go and they packaged our tacos perfectly as well as adding tons of cut limes, and cut cucumbers I believe (didn't get a good look). The tacos are reasonably priced ($20 pesos each for the typical ones and more for a few others). I know there are places around that sell them for cheaper, but for this price, it was great. They will also convert USD for you so if you being dollars, don't worry, they accept it. They also accept credit cards as well! They don't speak much English, so if you don't speak Spanish, you might have a little difficulty, but that's what hands and fingers are for! Haha! Will definitely be back!

Amazing tacos in Playas! The staff was super awesome, and the tacos were amazing! Full flavor on the Cabeza, Adobada, Carne asada, and buche... enjoy!

My favorite place for tacos in Playas!!!! Honestly amazing food! You must try, the service is amazing and ingredients fresh. Make sure to get the carne asada quesadilla!!!!

I love the Tacos here. The restaurant is clean and servers are nice. Their Aguas frescas are some of my favorite

One of the best taco places on planet Earth. Tacos de Tripas excellent. Tha atmosphere is nice.

I'm sure using the phrase "great tacos" down here in Tijuana is like saying 'great burger' in the U.S. but these simply are amazing tacos! I came across this place. By chance. I wanted to get my car cleaned after a dusty drive and Taco Nazo is right next to (or actually part of) the car wash. It's an open air restaurant which is perfect in this moderate climate but there is a nice overhang for the days it does rain. There was meat cooking on a spit and various peppers and other tasty vegetables being grilled as I walked in. I don't speak Spanish very well but they were very accommodating. I've recently discovered Adobada and this is now my favorite over carne asada. I ordered 3 with everything and it was only a couple of minutes before they were brought to my table. They are the typical size of authentic tacos and everything looked fresh. Along with the spicy pork was onions and cilantro and that amazing white sauce. To add a little something different there was a thin slice of pineapple atop the taco but covered in the sauce. Okay, I can say with certainty I've NEVER had a better taco. I didn't get to carne asada or anything else. I wanted to savor the taste of the Adobada but without a doubt I will be back and soon! Unfortunately they do not serve beer, however, my server said I could bring my own beer!!! Okay can I give them 5+? If you are visiting the beautiful beaches in TJ you owe it to yourself to the best tacos you'll ever have! Just bring your own cerveza!

Super hIgh tech here with the iPads to ordEr. Heat lamps make it easy to eat late nights. Was packed at 11pm on a Saturday night. Got asada tacos and tortas.

Solid tacos, solid salsa I prefer the meat to be more cooked and crunchy, but overall they are delicious and looking forward to trying their birria. They have an amazing COVID-conscious system going on. Tables are more than 6 feet apart and tacos are ready within a few minutes of order. One of the few places in Tijuana in which all workers wear their masks correctly My new taco spot in these times

Why not the 5? Their salsa trays were annoyingly small and the water of the beans unfortunately tasted like dirty water. Although, the beans themselves were good. Their best taco was the pastor taco. Wow!! All the flavors are there and no other condiment is needed to be added. I would encourage you try the pastor taco before anything else. We also tried their quesadillas, which have delicious cheese and flower tortillas. Tongue and tripas tacos are also good. Don't forget to order a side of cactus, fried chilies, and onions.

Definitely good customer service, but the tacos are just okay overall. Not the best, but surely not the worst. Besides the flies (which are everywhere in TJ), the place seemed pretty clean.

I went there to eat with my friends and it's was awesome they are open 24 /7 any time your hungry you can count of them for late night food! Pastor tacos are great, Theo stake tacos are amazing and suadero are tasty to enjoy! Highly recommend to anyone in the area!! Also great staff super friendly!!

This place NEVER fails us!! It's a must stop by every visit into Mexico!! First: parking is tricky but worth it to figure out! Second: but the Limon/chia drink!! Outstanding!!! Third: the salsas are amazing!! Especially the creamy one! Fourth: staff is ALWAYS on point!! Fifth: MUST GET the quesadilla grande in flour!!!! Adobada meat (al pastor) is OUTSTANDING Pricing is perfect! They exchange USA funds so don't worry.

This is by far one of THE BEST taco spots I've ever been to in Tj. My uncle suggested it for my fiancé's first real taco experience & it was amazing!! (LA tacos are not the same) Their meat is very well-seasoned & the overall flavor is very tasteful. I had the adobada & asada tacos. And I could not stop ordering more! Also their horchata is very good. We loved it so much, we came back our last day on our trip.

These tacos are fabulous! Came here with friends who are practically local...well maybe they are local...well they know where to go to eat and i'm so glad that i was with them! i didn't even know what to order...so they ordered for me...yum yum...the tacos here are AMAZING! hopefully i can find my way back to eat more tacos here

great service. tacos and quesadillas were amazing! good prices. clean environment. Not too noisy. Easy to get in and out.

Taconazo was significantly close to where we were staying out in Playas Tijuana so we walked there for any meal possible. As soon as you walk in you're greeted and seated. You'll have a tray with 3 different salsas and 1 crema as well as radishes, cucumber, and lime to pair with your tacos if you'd like. It has a vast selection of choices for tacos, mulitas, burritos and all sorts of other stuff. The one kind of taco you won't find is chicken. I personally don't go for chicken tacos, but some in our group were interested. I personally loved the taco de Buche. It was so flavorful and tender that after the first time trying it that was my go-to.