El Taconazo

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Hubby and I were looking to try a new place and this restaurant happens to be local for us. I checked their yelp page and saw that there were good reviews with supporting pictures. The food looked delicious, eye candy. Parking is limited. It's a small place, but big enough to come in with a fairly large group. We walked in and sat down. I noticed a huge counter with a big television screen playing music videos of Latin music, jamming. There were a couple of tables and cultural decor. It was clean and inviting. The server greeted us and brought us chips and salsa verde. The salsa verde was to my liking, perfect amount of spicy. The server came back and took our orders: - Caldo de res (my order), came with rice, tortillas, and cilantro with onions - Grilled chicken tacos - Chicken quesadilla My caldo res was tasty and so good. I love the flavor of the broth. Big portion for me. I finished it though lol. I tasted hubby's tacos and quesadilla, also yummy. I love that they grilled the chicken, gives the flavor more depth. This will be one of our local spots. Thank you, El Taconazo for cooking for us. read more

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Was in the mood for seafood and this place popped up on Yelp as a recommendation. Ordered the fried fish, shrimp cocktail, and aguachilles. The shrimp cocktail had a lot of shrimp, avocado, and cucumber which was delicious. But the actual cocktail juice was light in flavor. Because we took it to go I was able to doctor it up with some extra cocktail sauce, horseradish, hot sauce and lemon. I also loved that they serve saltines with their shrimp cocktail because some places just give chips. The fried fish was delicious and unfortunately I wasn't able to try the aguachilles before they ran out which might mean they were good. read more

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Food was soso. We ordered super chicken burrito and menudo. Burrito was too bland and not enough sauce and cheese. Menudo was too spicy. It was a small Mexican restaurant and only one person working in the front and one guy working in the kitchen. It was kind of home cooked. You needed to look for street parking. read more

El Taconazo - Inside the restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

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The food is amazing especially the chilaquiles 10/10 I come in almost every week just for the chilaquiles, the best I've ever had . the service here is amazing as well very nice and very clean space read more

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Carlos V.

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Recently attended to this local place and just want to say ¡wow! The food was great and it is beautifully presented, the prices are not bad as well compared to other latino restaurants, the salsa was excellent. The waitress was very friendly and the food was fastly served, we ordered Chilaquiles, quesabirria and some egg with ham for the baby, they even threw in some beans and rice for him at no extra cost, the place might be a little small if you are a larger party but the place overall is very clean and nice looking. read more

El Taconazo - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

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I had the Caldo de Camarón. It was amazing, flavorful with perfect seasonings to compliment the fresh shrimp (10 pieces). Also had fresh zucchini, carrots cabbage. Comfort food for sure! I would order this soup again! read more

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This is more of a sit-down restaurant than a traditional taqueria but the menu was not as large as I expected it to be. I decided to get a carne asada plate which came with two small pieces of thin steak and sides of salad, rice, beans, and tortilla. The steak was marinated well and nicely cooked, I just wish there was more of it, given the plate cost $18. Parking can be a little difficult given it's only street parking on Mission but we were luckily able to nab the spot right out front. read more

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Roy P.

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Price and the tortilla chips should have been free instead of charging 1.25 for a little bag. Ordered chorizo tacos and a carne asada supreme burrito. Also very expensive place to go to . I won't be back. read more

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I was welcomed and given a seat promptly I was offered the menu and my order taken quickly. Music was playing in the background to feel comfortable. The food was delicious and plentiful. The flavors were authentic. read more

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Vicky R.

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My husband and I just came back from a vacation in Mexico and we were missing the authentic food from Mexico. So I went on yelp and found this place. It was soo good! We got 3 dif shrimp dishes, portions are good and it also comes with beans and rice on the side. All the food was rich in flavor, the staff were nice and accommodating. read more

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The best thing is their quesabirria tacos! They're only available on the weekends but are so worth it. Loaded with cheese and griddled crispy, I absolutely love these tacos. The other item that I crave often from here is the tostada mixta. A crispy tostada piled with aquachile mixta (shrimp and octopus), onions, cilantro and avocado. You can order on the phone in advance for pickup and it's cash only. Overall service is fast and there's a good amount of tables available if you would like to dine in. read more

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Runa M.

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Was kind of nervous to try this place since it looks so small. I got the el taconazo, three tacos of steak, chicken, and shrimp. The tacos were super good! I finished every single bite. I should of taken a picture of my plate after I finished, it looked like it was licked clean. My husband got a burrito and kept staring at my tacos haha. After moving to Daly City, this is my first Mexican place I have tried, I don't know if I will try any other! The horchata is also very good, very refreshing! If you need a drink to go with the food, don't forget the horchata!! Anytime someone asks for tacos, I will for sure recommend this place! read more

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Food was ok, service was good, ambiance was casual. Stopped by after spending the day at a nearby Dia de Muertos. Honestly, the carne asada tacos needed seasoning. Nothing the salsa, from the chips and a little salt couldn't fix. read more

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They appear to be out of business, or moved, and no one told Yelp. We were in the area, looking for Mexican food. The Yelp reviews were good, so we headed over. At the address given there's a totally different restaurant now! That was a of 4/15/23. read more

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Brandon C.

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No wait, and still no customer service. Ordered 60 dollars worth of food, and got ONE salsa. Asked if chips were included, and got nothing in the bag. No smiles and no positive energy. I never wanna be negative, but there was honestly some racist occurrences OCCURRING. All the other patrons were definitely catered to. Disrespect was real. read more

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Andrew T.

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Not bad, fast friendly and quick to serve. Salsa was marginal but the asada meat was seasoned and cooked well. Would do well in a late night pinch read more

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Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 We ordered huevos de la mexicana and al pastor and pollo asado tacos. Everything was really good! Cute little place too. The service was fantastic! Will return. read more

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Hanz P.

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Me and my fiancé go to burrito spot was closed today and decided to try this place out because of the good reviews. Order 3 items Chicken burrito mojado which was ok but big thats why i gave it a 2 star. Order 2 super burritos 1 chicken and 1 steak. For the price of $14.99 each they were looking small. They were small because they ended up giving me regular burritos. There were no sourcream no guacamole just the meat rice cheese and pico de gallo thats it. With tax I spent $52 dollars for 3 burritos and was not happy with all 3 of em. Drove from south city to daly city just to try this place and was very disappointed. read more

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Jenny C.

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This past Wednesday I had the HUGEST craving for menudo, which is a weekend offering at most Mexican restaurants. After a long search in my area, I finally found El Taconazo in Daly City and it was so so good!! Flavorful with plenty of tripe, garnishes, and tortillas. Delivery was quick and it totally hit the spot. So now you know, menudo everyday. YEA!! With that said, I also tried their other offerings like enchiladas, birria, and chile relleno - they were all okay and can skip. read more

El Taconazo - Menudo with all the fixings - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

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John F.

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I ordered a super michelada and it's delicious. The shrimp are super tasty and the Michelada was spicy and just perfect. I definitely recommend it. To eat, we ordered the camarones a la diabla extra spicy level and they did not disappoint. We also ordered the botanazo appetizer and the mixto molcajete. This is definitely the place to come for mariscos and seafood, and don't forget about the super michelada! read more

El Taconazo - Molcajete mixto - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

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Khris T.

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Went here the other day and the service was straight ass .... We sat at or table waiting to be serviced but they didn't come with menus or anything at all .. sat there for about 5-10 mins and still didn't come up ... felt like there's a bias if you don't speak Spanish or don't look the part ... don't go here bruh ... we left after we didn't even receive a menu .. hope they are reading their reviews cuz the stars on this business are misleading read more

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Baris B.

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Modern dishes. Tasty Mexican food. Moderately priced. Presentation goes beyond other similar places.

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Tiffany P.

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I've haven't been here since I was in high school , and it was my favorite taquerias that were nearby school since the other good ones are in mission , but it changed so much since I came it's all newly renovated and painted i remember when it was all red and it felt like home. But I still like the new look , anyways definitely would recommend the food is always on point made fresh and hot and pretty fast, and made with that mom and pop love. I'll be back again soon read more

El Taconazo - Super burrito carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

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William Y.

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We all have one of those moments that we suddenly crave for a particular food, and the thought of nachos was growing throughout the day. This place was clean and friendly. I wasn't expecting a Spanish quiz by a local customer ahead of me, but it gave me a feel of a good neighborhood restaurant. Needless to say that the nachos hit the spot, but the real surprise was their red/hot sauce that came with my order. It was flavorful with a nice kick, and the heat kept building with each bite. I'll have to try out more of their dishes even just for the sauce. Parking is only metered spots at the front, but there is public parking across the street behind Bank of America, or you can try the Walgreens/shopping plaza parking lot around the corner as well. And remember, it's cash only here. read more

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Hesham E.

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Great food, Great portions, Great service. What else can you ask for! This might be my new spot for Mexican food cravings. Do yourself a favor and go try them and don't forgot to bring cash cause it's cash only! read more

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Jacque S.

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Best food I've had in forever all the flavor in everything just hits the spot. Service is great they need to be packed because I don't think anybody knows of this place that much. Little hole in the wall and definitely the best find in sf read more

El Taconazo - a table full of food - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

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Zach H.

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This place really blew my mind. I've been on an exercise kick lately and trying to just do better with my health overall and I discovered it on a walk. The prices are super reasonable. The ingredients are super fresh and it was just an overall awesome experience. The red salsa was amazing and the chicken quesadilla hit the spot. read more

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April L.

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Best michi's ever!!! So much flavor, and the shrimp was superb. Service was quick and attentive. The restaurant was small, but clean and modern. read more

El Taconazo - Super Michelada with shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

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Kim P.

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Just left having a great meal with my husband. I had 2 super tacos one grilled chicken with whole beans the other with shrimp. They were both so delicious and fresh tasting. We also had the al pastor taco barbecue pork really yummy. The service was friendly and great. The presentation was beautiful. The restaurant itself was meticulous. I will definitely come back! read more

El Taconazo - Super tacos. Yum! - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

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Michael F.

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I had not visited this little place since before they remodeled, and I had no idea they had done so--so that was a pleasant surprise! The joint is clean, well-presented and organized, simple, and artistic. I'm very glad this business survived the pandemic. The service was wonderful. Like many Mexican eateries, they bring chips and salsa automatically, and the salsa includes a spoon! I love that, because I often like to spoon salsa onto my food while eating, and most other places do not think ahead in that way. They also brought a cold pint glass of water with ice, which is nice, but I would recommend they only do that by request from now on due to the severe drought our state is facing. Otherwise, water might get wasted unnecessarily. I ordered Machaca (shredded beef) with eggs, and it was fresh, delicious, and filling. Refried beans and rice accompanied the entree on a colorful and decorative rectangular plate. At least four corn tortillas came in a side container. The magenta-colored flower placed on the plate as a garnish was a beautiful touch! To drink I tried their horchata (cold rice drink), and it was perfect! There seems to be two kinds of horchata nowadays: the overly-sugared instant type that leaves tons of sediment at the bottom and is really not drinkable, and the properly made type that has lots of flavor (including a hint of chocolate malt flavor) and is truly refreshing. This was the right stuff, and I told my server as much. In summary, I recommend this restaurant very much. The food is tasty and fresh, and you won't leave hungry. The staff is attractive and professional. The prices are right in the middle or average range, not expensive at all. I wish this business well, and I will be back with more people next time. read more

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Ana G.

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The lady taking orders is always in a bad mood as if it's an inconvenience for her to be there. I had ordered a super quesadilla and the meat was so dry... definitely will not be coming back. Not to mention the quesadilla was $15 and it looked like something from a taco truck! read more

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Carlos M.

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Took the servers recommendation for the Camarones en Chipotle sauce. Served with rice and beans that tasted homemade. The shrimp was plump and juicy, and the sauce was just spicy enough. Will definitely come back next visit. read more

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isidra was amazing waitress!! super nice. nice service & food was amazing. we love taconazo

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Super good food! Small storefront with a few table right on the main road, parking is super hard to find. They weren't super busy so everything was really quick. Service was good, friendly and fast. But the burritos, HUGE and so delicious. Tons of fresh cilantro and onions which I loved. Carne asada was tender and flavorful. read more

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Bane V.

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Delicious food. The machaca took me back to childhood. The Michelada was refreshing, and reminded me i can have beer with my machaca now. The service was great and the folks there are welcoming and warm. I'll be back. read more

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Amazing food and outstanding customer service! Don't miss a chance to grab a bite here when you can! read more

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Steven C.

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Best food I had, they even had merch. Shoutout to the chef landomilli he's a cool guy served good food. Burritos on point, guacamole was delicious. The sea food was the best. Chef milli got it good. Cant wait to go back !!!! read more

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This place has the best birria de chivo. It is a must get !! The staff is great!! Try the homemade cornbread if you have room

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YUMMY! A cheap eatery that serves up delicious pupusas?! Count me in! I went here because I read about how tasty the pupusas were and boy was everyone right. I ordered the combo plate with TWO large pupusas revueltas (mixed meat, beans, and cheese). They were cooked to perfection and it came with a side of rice and beans. Total damage: $6 How can you beat that? Next time, I would prefer to get the pupusas alone. They are enough to fill you up. Plus the beans and rice are a bit on the bland side. read more

El Taconazo - All this for $6 (pupusas de revueltas with rice and beans) - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

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My nearly $15 'Super' carne asada burrito was a bit dry. No evidence of sour cream, pico, and ? promised on the menu. Just meat beans and rice. Oversight or miscommunication? The carne asada had the decent flavor of real steak but was chopped in a manner that rendered it on the chewy side. I'll give them another chance. read more

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7384 Mission St
Daly City, CA 94014
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(650) 757-9820
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Hours

What time does El Taconazo open?

El Taconazo opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does El Taconazo close?

El Taconazo closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does El Taconazo take Bitcoin?

No, El Taconazo does not take Bitcoin.

Does El Taconazo take credit cards?

No, El Taconazo does not take credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does El Taconazo have catering options?

Yes, El Taconazo does have catering options.

Does El Taconazo have a happy hour?

No, El Taconazo does not have a happy hour.

Does El Taconazo serve alcohol?

Yes, El Taconazo serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does El Taconazo allow dogs?

No, El Taconazo does not allow dogs.

Does El Taconazo have TVs?

Yes, El Taconazo has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Taconazo have bike parking?

No, El Taconazo does not have bike parking.

Does El Taconazo have outdoor seating?

No, El Taconazo does not have outdoor seating options.

Does El Taconazo have parking?

Yes, El Taconazo has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is El Taconazo wheelchair accessible?

Yes, El Taconazo is wheelchair accessible.

Does El Taconazo have free WiFi?

No, El Taconazo does not have free WiFi.

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I was craving seafood boil and could not justify driving an hour down to SJ and waiting in a…read moremassive line to get it, so I decided to try out Cajun Bowl again. I used the promotion on the website to get 2 free pounds of shrimp as well as the #7 combo (shrimp, mussels, crawfish). I got the combo in the super ultimate sauce. The flavor of the sauce was pretty good, and you get a lot of it in the bag. It was interesting because it had a bit of a tomato-y scent to it, almost like creamy spaghetti sauce, but it also reminded me of instant ramen flavoring (lol)?? I like that the sauce didn't taste as salty or as unhealthy as Boiling Crab's sauce, which has a ton of butter and leaves me chugging water afterwards. As for the seafood itself, the shrimp was good but a bit overcooked. My favorite part of shrimp is eating the heads, but these heads did not taste very good or fresh. Similarly, I got a few mussels that were closed which means they were dead before cooking and have to be tossed. I also wish they had a combo that was shrimp + mussels + clams because I don't really like crawfish. I do like that the combo comes with some sides, but the sausage pieces should definitely be bigger than some skinny slices. Overall taste of the bag was fine, and it was piping hot so seems like it was really freshly cooked when I picked up. Cajun Bowl hit the spot and I'm glad I have this option close to home!

Cajun Bowl San Bruno was not too bad. There was a good amount of seating and an accessible bathroom…read morewhich was nice. The service was alright however the servers kept leaving us every few minutes and it took forever for them to take our order. We got the shrimp mac and cheese (spicy) and the 1lb of snow crab legs (mild) with the super ultimate sauce with an addition of sausage and broccoli. The shrimp mac and cheese was very delicious and the crab legs were large and meaty. While pretty good, the crab was a bit overcooked and the sauce we had gotten lacked a lot of flavour and was thick and pasty rather than seasoned well. The sausage was very good though. Overall the experience was quite nice but lacking in some departments.

Really good restaurant from seafood and the shrimps Are so yummy!!! The place clean and good music! Love it

Head-on Shrimp w/ super ultimate sauce (cajun, + garlic butter + lemon pepper), "spicy", sausages | $22.99/lb

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Original Joe's Westlake

4.0(2.7k reviews)

1.3 mi

veal marsala w mashed potato ($39.95) - p good! i realized i…read morehad no idea what veal is lolll. but this was decent! kinda gave like chicken texture/ vibes but a little softer? marsala sauce (sweet wine?) and the mushrooms were yums and paired good w mashed potato :p (had side options of ravioli, spaghetti, mashed potato, or fries) marry me farfalle ($30.95) w grilled chicken (+$5) - yums! idk why last time at little original joes in the marina it tasted better? like this was still yummy but i feel like it didn't hit the same like last time (idk maybe i was really hungry last time ) joes famous hamburger sandwich ($25.95 + $4?? cuz garlic bread but they didn't say it was extra) is exactly what it sounds like. big portion but nothing special warm butter cake ($15) - top rec from beli and server and sm ppl got LOLL so we tried. it was a lot bigger than expected hsjsjs. good but very very sweet. i would share w at least like 4 ppl. the gelato w it was yummy and made it a tiny bit less heavy? sweet? wished they gave a lil more gelato w it i think seating in the other area with green couch booths would be cuter but overall good vibes! service is great but there's def a small wait for food/ dessert.

Absolutely incredible dining experience at Original Joe's of Westlake! From the moment we walked…read morein, everything was fantastic. The service was terrific, the atmosphere was great, and the food was simply amazing. The chicken piccata was outstanding! The chicken was tender and perfectly cooked, and the sauce had an incredible flavor. The raviolis were also absolutely delicious--rich, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. But the chicken parmigiana was definitely another highlight. It was everything you want in a great chicken parm--crispy, tender, flavorful, and topped with delicious sauce and cheese. Every bite was fantastic! You can really tell that Original Joe's takes pride in their food and their customers. Everything came out fresh, hot, and full of flavor, and the portions were generous. If you're anywhere in the Westlake area and looking for an excellent Italian restaurant, do yourself a favor and give Original Joe's a try. The chicken piccata, raviolis, and chicken parmigiana are all must-tries. We had an amazing meal and will absolutely be coming back. Compliments to the Chef's and Staff!!

Joe's Famous Hamburger Sandwich, accompanied by French Fries and Manhattan

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Las Pencas de Maguey

4.0(34 reviews)

0.5 mi

Order the baja style tacos or shrimp & corn empanadas!…read more Great food and music! Immediate service 10/10

Came here with a few friends over the weekend, and had a great time! Las Pencas offers a variety of…read moredishes, mostly seafood based. First off- portions are huge! Food is meant to be shared, but my group all got separate entrees. I ordered the garlic shrimp rice plate, which was filling just for one person. My only complaint was that there wasn't enough shrimp! Flavor was garlicky, but not salty enough. This is probably a good thing, since you can adjust to your own dietary preference. A bit on the oily side (hence filling), but that's to be expected with garlic shrimp. The night we went, there was a birthday party happening in their private room. It was really loud and noisy, so it was hard to hear folks. Our server was nice, but fortunately for us he spoke loud enough for us to hear him despite all the loud music! Parking can be tough as it's in a residential area of DC with most of the parking being residential. So you might need to walk! Overall, I give this place a solid 3.5 stars - tasty food and pretty good service. Knocking down half a star for a somewhat subpar (loud/noisy) ambiance. I'd probably go back again, but for take out only.

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Hog Island Oyster

4.4(7.8k reviews)

8.3 mi•Embarcadero

Came here on a Friday around 4-5pm! Had earthquake bay & high water oysters. They were really…read moretasty! Sold out of kumamotos tho :(. We also had their clam chowder, local king salmon (special of the day), and fish n chips! Clam chowder was not too good, it was overly salty and didn't have much taste, the cream overtakes everything else. Fish n chips were delicious! The batter isn't too thick, isn't too oily. The bay fries were amazing :) The local salmon was super super good! Wasn't dry, slightly sweet due to the glaze (?) and some vegetables under, but not much vegetables compared to other reviews I've seen It was pretty busy, food took some time to arrive They have seating indoors and outdoors, this place is behind the building!

I cannot write more of a GLOWING review about this place. Wow…read more When you arrive, everyone has to fall in line for a table, which is fine. It's incredibly popular, so that makes sense! My mom and I felt like we didn't wait too long. When we were finally seated, our order was taken by Ethan. Part of the experience when you dine is of course the service, and Ethan was intentionally exemplary of that. He was such a warm and personable individual, which truly made our day! It was exactly the type of *perfect* customer service you would hope for any time you dine. My mom and I came specifically for the Hog Island Clam Chowder, but wanted to try the grilled oysters since we haven't prior. Ethan recommended the Chipotle Bourbon Grilled Oysters and I must say... I was blown AWAY. I mean it was absolutely divine. The flavor was so unforgettable that mom and I ordered a second round unexpectedly. The Hog Island Clam Chowder is not as thick as typical clam chowders as one would expect, but it was wonderful! The restaurant's location at the ferry building is great for a sunny day, as it's right next to the water! If you're ever in SF and looking for something fantastic, please please please visit Hog Island Oyster because the food and the service were absolutely SENSATIONAL.

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Alejandro E.

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3

0

2 years ago

I placed an order four hours in advance for three molcajetes. When I arrived, the order hadn't even been started. This defeats the purpose of ordering ahead. I also had to call over 20 times due to dropped calls, and when I asked them to call me, the line suddenly worked when they initially kept blaming my service for dropping calls. Terrible service. read more

Nathaniel R.

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3

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16 years ago

Went in for some Pupusas and Yuca frita with Chicharon. Pupusas were pretty good, but bland refried beans and the chicharon left a lot to be desired. The gentleman who attended us was very nice and gracious. I think it's a safe bet to say their mexican dishes are probably pretty good, but it was the first time I ever had bland beans at a restaurant. read more

M S.

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4

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6 years ago

If you like real Mexican food this is the place to go. The carnitas are the most flavorful I have ever had. This place reminds me of a place I used to go to in Ensenada. Americanized Mexican-style food just can't compare. Friendly service and reasonable prices make this a go-to place for me. read more

Debbie H.

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58

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9 years ago

Verry nice people. Delicious chicken soup. Came with rice. They have glass soda bottles and fried bananaas. yumm. Yes I'm coming back. Oh meter parking and restrooms. Sit and dine. read more

Marc K.

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93

19

15 years ago

Funky, and authentic, got to love it! Watch out for the spice, this is real El Salvadorian Papusas and Mexican tacos / burritos. Watch the neighborhood after dark, it's rough read more

Mari Po-Sa A.

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26

5

12 years ago

This place is great! Even though is small and when you get there you have to wait for a table.. Its worth the wait. The food is delicious and the prices are reasonable. read more

A.R M.

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7

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5 years ago

Food was so good!! Definitely coming back! Staff was very friendly! Even though it was busy they were very attentive to us.

Kate S.

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4

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4 years ago

Fantastic service and food! Food was very flavorful and presentation was more than expected, beautiful!! Thank you so much!

john s.

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13

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13 years ago

Best super stake burrito u can ever have in your life, I really got surprise, it was so tasty, big and delicious,

Angela D.

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6

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15 years ago

my favorite place for fried bananas , i recommend them to anyone

John K.

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25

4

17 years ago

been eating here for a long time burritos are good

Drew R.

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8

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5 years ago

well developed flavors, authentic

Axel B.

4

36

14 years ago

Great food and not expensive!

Sergio L.

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35

33

10 years ago

Delicious pupusas!

Angel G.

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1

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13 years ago

Nice

El Taconazo - mexican - Updated September 2026

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This is my new favorite Salvadorian restaurant in San Francisco. The food is super good at a…read morereasonable price. Great music. And amazing customer service. I love the ambiance of this place. It's definitely a hidden gem.If you're ever in town, I recommend stopping by.

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