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    Porto Taco

    4.5 (24 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 7:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Liz H.

    This is a great place if you're craving authentic Mexican food! In an unexpected location, this is a gem of a restaurant in Port Alberni had it all. The owner brings the total package direct from Mexico with their own house-made hot sauce, fresh flavours, and a variety of options! The restaurant is relatively small, but has a patio outside with a few tables if the weather cooperates. The server we had was very friendly, fast, and helpful with our large order! I had the fish tacos, the churros, and the chips with salsa and absolutely loved them! Check it out!

    Delicious fish taco! Sooo healthy!
    Scott A.

    Looking for groovy? As in don't send your money to faceless corporate shareholders? Then this is the right place for you! I have to say the fish taco exceeded all expectations. What a fun spot !I'll be back!

    Fish taco with sangria mexican soda (non-alcoholic)

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    9 days ago

    Best Mexican food in the mid-island area. Really love their chile rellenos and lime margaritas!

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    26 days ago

    Every menu items I've tried has been amazing! Taco salad and beef tacos are the best. Great margaritas and friendly service!

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    2 years ago

    Traveled through Port Alberni on my way to Ucluelet. Fish tacos were great! Highly recommend in an area where there is nothing going on....

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    4 years ago

    Delicious and friendly!! They also have a great location a nice atmosphere. I am so happy this restaurant exists in Port!

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    4 years ago

    Really good taco salad and chips and salsa. Nice environment. Good limeade. Good stop on the way to Tofino.

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    7 years ago

    Super yummy and fresh tacos. My kids loved their quesadillas. Quick and friendly service.

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    Review Highlights - Porto Taco

    You will not be sorry if you take your trip to Tofino off the beaten path and try out this absolute GEM!

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    Compass Mexican Bistro

    Compass Mexican Bistro

    4.3(4 reviews)
    108.2 km

    Wow. I live an hour from the Mexican border in a Hispanic area of Southern California and would…read morehave never thought I'd have some of the best Mexican food in my life this far north. The pork was out of this world, best pork tacos I've ever had. Fish and shrimp tacos were good as well. This could be the best Mexican restaurant in Canada and it's just sitting out here in the middle of nowhere. Friendly staff too, appears to be family run. If you live in Victoria it's worth the drive to check this spot out

    This is about the worst Mexican food I've eaten, and I've eaten in many Mexican restaurants,…read moreincluding in Mexico. I got chicken quesadillas. The chicken inside was ok. They arrived on a paper in a plastic basket and were drenched in grease. The sour cream on the side was very watery. The salsa fresca was mostly just diced up flavorless tomatoes; very bland. Plus there was just a tiny cup of each, so not much to cut the greasiness. Waitress never came out to see if I wanted anything more. The horchata (rice drink) was also at least twice as watery as normal. Are they cutting costs by watering things down? The outside eating area could have been nice, but it is very neglected. The pots held mostly weeds and the seats and ground had lots of old dead leaves. It's summer now, not Fall, so those leaves have been there a while. The food was very slow in coming even though there was just one other table. (Folks at that table were also complaining of the long wait). The reggae music was nice (but a further indication this is not a real Mexican place). This place needs some serious attention from someone who cares.

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    Porto Taco - mexican - Updated September 2026

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