Tacolicious - Palo Alto

Name: Tacolicious - Palo Alto
Address: 632 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94301
Telephone: (650) 546-7928
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

207 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 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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Private dining

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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
Website
https://www.tacolicious.com/
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

Location
632 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Neighbourhood
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 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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 207 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
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Great for outdoor dining
Peninsula
Good for groups
Peninsula
Healthy
Peninsula
Great for outdoor dining
Peninsula
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tacolicious - Palo Alto offers a vibrant atmosphere with "excellent food and drinks." Their diverse taco options, including the chicken lime soup and carnitas tacos, are a hit. The outdoor seating provides a great ambiance. However, expect a lively sports bar vibe inside, which can be quite loud. Service is generally attentive, but experiences vary.

207 Reviews

K
Kate
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fun and the food is delicious. A lively environment but not too loud. Their salads are very good, and interesting. I don’t feel sad about having eaten a salad at a Mexican restaurant!
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Margo
VIP
Salt Lake City
10 reviews
5.0
10 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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HEATHER
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
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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Matthew
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
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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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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Yvonne
VIP
Columbus
4 reviews
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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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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Letty
VIP
San Francisco
54 reviews
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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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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OpenTable Diner
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
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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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 207 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

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

632 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

Cross Street
Forest Ave
Neighbourhood
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

Website
https://www.tacolicious.com/
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

Gift card

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Tacolicious - Palo Alto

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Lunch Special

Offers

Taco Tuesday

Menu

What 207 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Tacolicious - Palo Alto offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tacolicious - Palo Alto restaurant rated?

Does Tacolicious - Palo Alto offer gift cards?

Is Tacolicious - Palo Alto currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card