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Tacolicious - Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Tacolicious - Palo Alto

4.8 (217)
$30 and under
Mexican
632 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Tacolicious is a casual, modern Mexican restaurant with locations in San Francisco and Palo Alto. 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Californian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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. We 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
    Events Manager : (650) 546-7928
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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
    ☀️ LUNCH SPECIAL – $17 Available Monday to Friday, 11 AM – 3 PM Choose two tacos from our bold, flavorful lineup: 🌮 Shot-and-a-Beer Braised Chicken 🌮 Coca-Cola Braised Carnitas (gf) 🌮 Vampiro 🔥 (+ $1) 🌮 Guajillo-Braised Beef (gf) 🌮 Black & Orange Taco (¡Vamos Gigantes!) 🌮 Crispy Shrimp 🌮 Baja-Style Fish 🌮 Verduras (v) 🌮 Abbot’s Plant-Based “Chorizo”-Potato (gf, v) 🌮 Mushroom “Carnitas” (veg) ➕ Includes your choice of: 🍲 Cup of Soup or 🥗 Small Marina Girl Salad 🕐 All this for just $17 — the perfect lunch break at Tacolicious!
  • 🎉 TACOLICIOUS HAPPY HOUR 🎉

    Multiple dates available
    Available weekdays from 3–6PM, our Happy Hour is packed with $8 menu items — an Ode to the Bell 🌮 🔸 Tacos & Munchies: Double Decker Taco MEXICAN PIZZA Burrito Supremo MF Chicken Tacos (2) Nachos Supremos BEEF ENCHIRITO T-Lish Dip Trio (guac, queso & smashed beans) Clown Tacos (2) 🍹 Drinks: House Margarita Pasión Chupitos (shots for 4) T-Lish Wines Pink Sangria Corona Caguama (32oz Big Boy!) 🕒 Come thirsty & hungry — $8 each, only during 3–6PM on weekdays!
  • 🌮✨ TACO & TEQUILA EXPERIENCE ✨🌮

    Multiple dates available
    🌮✨ TACO & TEQUILA EXPERIENCE – $24.90 ✨🌮 Available every Thursday after 5PM This is not your average Thursday — it’s a Tacolicious tradition 🍸 Enjoy a curated pairing of 3 tacos with 3 half-ounce pours of premium tequila or mezcal. What makes it special? Along with your meal, you’ll get an exclusive printed guide with tasting notes and flavor pairings to help you savor each bite and sip. All that for just $24.90 — the perfect night to explore and indulge. 🔥 Seats fill up fast on Thursdays — book ahead or come early!

Private dining

Offers

  • Taco Tuesday

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 6:00 PM - 9:15 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 217 people are saying

Tacolicious - Palo Alto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Kid-friendly

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Lively

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mexican

  • Peninsula

    Kid-friendly

  • Peninsula

    Lively

217 Reviews
  1. Tony - Sheryl VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tacos were very tasty & tortillas most delicious, but think $7+ taco is over-priced. Whole Pinto Beans (since Black Beans are likely canned) vs. visually unappealing Refritos should be offered. Had to ask for ordered Sides, forgotten when Tacos delivered. $13 Single-serving Chicken Soup size should be sharable... had to practically beg for 2 Salsa bowls for 2 small portions. And, fyi... where are the spoons for serving up delicious Salsas? Music is uninteresting Pop & several decibels too loud!!! A Soundtrack for monotony, it prohibits normal conversation. 1/3 Bathrooms required serious cleaning attention. Implement hourly Check/Maintenance schedul.e OK. Bastante!

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  2. Neelam

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great as usual. Our servers were nice and attentive. Brought us extra chips and salsa and even gave us some to take home along with our “doggie bag”. The also took good photos of us as we were celebrating a graduation. Must try the margaritas and shrimp tacos and fish tacos. Perfectly seasoned and cooked. The 10 tacos plate is a great value and more than enough food for 4 adults. We come often and whenever we try a different Mexican place we always wish we just went to tacolicious!!

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  3. Sean VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great ambiance with lovely attentive staff.

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  4. Caroline

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Took them almost 30 minutes to even take our order and another 30 to get drinks. We got drinks after food. Not the vibe you’re looking for at an upscale Mexican spot. They didn’t even apologize or comp drinks or do anything to show some decent hospitality.

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  5. Julius VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was great for a restaurant in a college based atmosphere. Great food, great experience!

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  6. carol VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful staff, the best street tacos! Always service with a smile and the freshest ingredients!

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server! Was happy to get in quickly with a group of five. Food great as ever, would gladly return.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy hour had lots of choices and prices were very reasonable.

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  9. Michael VIP

    Indiana8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best margaritas anywhere in the Bay Area! Food is delicious and affordable. Servers are super friendly and welcoming. This is a go-to for us on a Friday or Saturday night. Good deals for happy hour if we can make it early enough.

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  10. Varisara

    Dublin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. The food was good but a bit pricey I think. I do love the setting and environment tho. It’s really quiet and modern.

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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 4.8 stars by 217 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.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
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, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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. We 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
    Events Manager : (650) 546-7928
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