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Tacolicious - Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Tacolicious - Palo Alto

4.5
4.5
206 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Tacolicious is a casual, modern Mexican restaurant with locations in San Francisco, Palo Alto and Manhattan Beach (LA). We source our ingredients responsibly, take our tacos as seriously as our cocktails, and offer a fun sit-down, full-service experience.

Large party of 12 +? Email us at palo_alto_management@tacolicious.com and we'll fit you in. We have outdoor dining, a great private room and do off-site catering. Go to tacolicious.com for more information; catering requests can be sent to events@tacolicious.com.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Californian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 546-7928
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Nunez
  • Catering
    Full-service to drop-off delivery, we cater throughout the Bay Area. Let us make everything from your wedding to your corporate happy hour that much merrier. Email us at events@tacolicious.com or go to tacolicious.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Your party deserves to be in our private dining room. Our Palo Alto location, can host everything from sit-down rehearsal dinners to standing cocktail receptions. Whatever your desire, we’ll work with you to make sure your event is memorable. Email us at events@tacolicious.com for private dining inquiries.
  • Private party contact
    our Special Events Manager : (415) 649-6077
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross street
    Forest Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Lunch Special

    Multiple dates available
    Tacolicious has brought back our lunch special! This special includes your choice of 2 tacos + a small marina girl salad or cup of soup. $15

Offers

  • Taco Tuesday

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Come enjoy Taco Tuesday, EVERY TUESDAY AFTER 5PM! Featuring old school crispy shell tacos, our house-made taco sauce, and reduced prices on pitchers of Margaritas Available at every location.

What 206 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Good for groups

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Healthy

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mexican

  • Peninsula

    Good for groups

  • Peninsula

    Healthy

  • Peninsula

    Neighborhood gem

  • Peninsula

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Peninsula

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tacolicious in Palo Alto offers a vibrant atmosphere with "excellent food and drinks" and a lively vibe. It's perfect for groups, featuring diverse taco options and standout margaritas. While some find it noisy and service occasionally inconsistent, the outdoor seating and fresh guacamole add a delightful touch.

206 Reviews
  1. Margo

    Salt Lake City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome night! Starting with delicious Margaritas at happy house . Had the chicken tacos and shrimp tacos, that did not disappoint. Service was as amazing as. Will definitely return.

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  2. HEATHER

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Happy hour has a lot of ground beef options. Wait staff is VERY nice, but struggles to explain the differences in the tacos and other items - so you just order the Clown Tacos hoping you'll like them - no descriptions on menu. We went for Happy Hour - price was good, and drinks were tasty.
    Tacolicious - Palo AltoResponded on November 8, 2024
    Thanks so much for the feedback, Heather. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Our new happy hour menu is still a work in progress, but we're committed to training our team so they can confidently and accurately describe our new TBell-inspired offerings. Please let us know if you have any other suggestions - we're always looking to improve the customer experience. We look forward to taking care of you again soon!

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  3. Matthew

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch was a great experience! Salsa & chips came right out when we were seated; guacamole was fresh. The taco options are diverse but pair nicely: the Vampiro and Mushroom Carnitas were delicious. The house-made organic corn tortillas hold the ingredients well but are still soft and flavorful, as good as it gets for what is a complex recipe to prepare. The margaritas were well balanced albeit a little high priced for lunch. I loved the outdoor seating; it was unique, durable, and even with the narrow sidewalk we felt comfortable and cozy. Service was proper for the lunch crowd, looking forward to a happy hour here one day.

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  4. Drew

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! The manager happened to be standing near our table when we had a question - she was super helpful and kind! Thanks so much!

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  5. Yvonne

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was very slow, despite all tables around us being tended to regularly. Food was fine but nothing exceptional. There was a small piece of fish in my food (cross contamination) and this is very disappointing considering I’m a vegetarian.

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  6. CoryS

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was poor. We waited over 10 minutes to get our drink order in and then the waitress was awkward with how she asked people what they wanted. Not friendly or warm. She seemed annoyed. Tacos came out on one big platter, and the tortillas were chewy.
    Tacolicious - Palo AltoResponded on September 13, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet our expectations. We strive to provide excellent service and delicious food, and it’s clear we fell short during your visit. I apologize for the delay and for any discomfort you felt with our staff. We value warmth and friendliness in our service, and I will address this with our team to ensure improvements are made. As for the tortillas, it’s disappointing to hear that they didn't meet your expectations either. Your comments are invaluable, and I will relay them to to ensure we maintain the high quality we aim for. Thank you once again for your feedback. We appreciate your input, and I hope you'll consider giving us another chance to show you what Tacolicious is all about

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  7. Letty

    San Francisco

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place with delicious food ! My favorite is chicken lime soup , carnitas tacos and the churros

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  8. BrianC

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great tacos, chips & salsa, especially if you include their delicious soup with the $17 lunch special!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    food and drinks are excellent. if you sit outside, ambience is great, but it is super loud inside.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and drinks. Service was excellent and the vibe was outstanding.

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FAQs

Tacolicious - Palo Alto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 546-7928.

Tacolicious - Palo Alto is rated 4.5 stars by 206 OpenTable diners.

Tacolicious - Palo Alto does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tacolicious - Palo Alto

632 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Forest Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Californian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Nunez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 546-7928
  • Catering
    Full-service to drop-off delivery, we cater throughout the Bay Area. Let us make everything from your wedding to your corporate happy hour that much merrier. Email us at events@tacolicious.com or go to tacolicious.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Your party deserves to be in our private dining room. Our Palo Alto location, can host everything from sit-down rehearsal dinners to standing cocktail receptions. Whatever your desire, we’ll work with you to make sure your event is memorable. Email us at events@tacolicious.com for private dining inquiries.
  • Private party contact
    our Special Events Manager : (415) 649-6077
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