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: 4.8

4.8 (217)

$30 and under

Mexican

632 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

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
(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. 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
Order direct

Location
632 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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

Noise • Moderate

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

T
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Order direct

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. 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

Gift card

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Tacolicious - Palo Alto

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

☀️ LUNCH SPECIAL

🎉 TACOLICIOUS HAPPY HOUR 🎉

🌮✨ TACO & TEQUILA EXPERIENCE ✨🌮

Private dining

Palo Alto Private Dining Room

Custom inquiry

Offers

Taco Tuesday

Menu

What 217 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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

Additional information

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