This was our first stop while visiting San Francisco and it was delicious! Everything tasted like it was freshly made, and the chips and salsa were probably the best I've ever had! Yum! read more

Food was only ok. Beans had a good flavor, but were undercooked. Rice was also undercooked. I like my Mexican rice fluffy and some of my rice was a bit too firm. I ordered the 3 Mexican street tacos plate. Chicken was bland. Carnitas was dry. Carne asada was the most flavorful, but the meat was a bit tough. The tortillas they were served on had a texture as if they had been heated in the microwave. The salsas were tasty, so they really helped out the tacos. The cashier was nice enough. The guy who brought us our food and helped clear our plates was the VIP. Very friendly! We were able to dine inside. Premises were very clean, so that's a plus! read more

So good!!! I didn't have any problems finding a vegetarian option. I loved the fast dining approach. It was a nice change of pace from other restaurants in the area. The decor was nice too. Guacamole was insanely good and the elotes was cooked to perfection. 5/5 read more

Tacko - Elotes con queso - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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California burrito it's the best and the place is so clean!!! I recommend it and they also serve you very quickly.

I wish I had gotten the LOBSTER ROLL. Shrimp & Fish tacos were good, not the best I'd ever had.

WHOA. WHOA. WHOA. Okay, I may be new to the city and I may not know much about "authentic" Mexican food...but I do know what good Mexican food, and this is it my friends! Located in quaint little Cow Hollow lies this little Mexican gem. What do you mean I'm not in the Mission?! The vegetarian burrito from this place is everything I dream about and more. Instead of meat, you get guacamole. GUACAMOLE. No extra charge! I'm crying real tears of happiness! It had pinto beans, Monterey Jack cheese, pico de gallo, cabbage, red onions, and GUACAMOLE. HOLY GUACAMOLE, WAS THERE GUACAMOLE. I also loved how they grilled the burrito, very nice touch. Needless to say, I ate all of it. For someone like me who isn't vegetarian but prefers to eat meat-free as much as I can, this place was a dream come true. I could get a full-sized burrito stuffed with yummy ingredients for $7.95. Now that might sound like a lot but this is San Francisco...so you just gotta deal with it I guess. If you're ever in Cow Hollow and craving some bomb Mexican food, I would definitely recommend Tacko. Especially if you are looking for a vegetarian alternative. I don't know how their meat holds up, but if it's anything like the vegetarian option...you have nothing to worry about! read more

The corn and bean salad is delicious !! It is better when you order it later in the day!! Still great place for Mexican in the marina.

Extreamly slow service every time I come. Food is good but wait is always terrible. Lots of people working and too much time to get food.

My chicken quesadilla was excellent. Only wish we had a Tackos in Florida and/or Wisconsin. Besides seeing our son, of course, Tackos is another reason to come back to SF!!! read more

Good food incredibly, slow service. Shrimp burrito is tasty but the food takes way too long to come out. I waited 25 minutes and was the only person in the location at 3:00. It shouldn't take this long to make a burrito. read more

Can't beat the price, especially in San Fran. Quality of chips and salsa was excellent and Baja fish taco was delectable. Quac was really good too! Loved the outdoor seating and the staff was really friendly. Would totally go again! read more

I've been meaning to eat at Tacko for over two years, but just walk on by to or from the Marina. Finally, we stopped in today--even though the Bay to Breakers crowd was there. Service was a tad slow, but I'll give them a pass because of the crowd. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well. I had the three taco platter with three different meats. All of them were delicious. Both the red and green sauces in the squirt bottles in the table were great too. A nice heat to both with solid flavor in each. My wife had the burrito with carnitas: excellent and filling. The tacos were also filling because they were generous with the protein. My son had the carnitas quesadilla, which was more than he could finish (he's 27, so don't think I'm talking about kid portions). He loved his food as well. I also had a tasty margarita. Watch out for the bar crawl times if you don't like crowds. We are definitely going back. read more

I was hoping to find a Mexican place in the marina that's decent, unfortunately Tacko is not. Hate to say it but probably the worst tacos and burritos I've had in SF. Do yourself a favor and pick literally any other Mexican place in the mission read more

Excellent overall! - Food was still hot and had good texture after delivery - The beef in the quesadilla melts in your mouth - Nick's taco had a amazing flavour profile - the guacamole and salsa for the chips had a delicious level of acidity My only issue is that, in my Mexican burrito with chicken, I found a 2-3 inch bone. I guess this speaks to how fresh and unprocessed the chicken is, but it could have been a bit dangerous if I bit into it the wrong way. read more

If I could give it a zero I would. Any business that does not offer vegetarian rice may be traditional but Tacko is not. Covered by Nantucket posters (?) this is in no way traditional- it is just shitty. And the gal behind the counter was snotty and rude. Tell Nick and every other person that works there they need tell people the rice is not vegetarian- 99% of people wouldn't think about it. Seriously, skip it. read more

Honestly, I had the Nicks Way taco with carne asada. it was pretty good the steak was very soft and not tough unlike some other taco places i've been too. I liked the soft taco with a crunchy shell and I highly recommend it. I also ordered the french fries and they arrived cold but I was too hungry to complain about it lol. Besides them being cold it actually had good flavor. The staff is just okay. it's also very loud in there but I believe I went there on a Friday or Saturday? Hope I helped! read more

I ordered the street tacos here (seems like the standard order) and the tacos were great!! Also the red sauce they have at the tables are incredible. Overall, nothing too out of the ordinary, but its a good taco place with a minimal wait (if any). read more

Is it just me or did the burritos get smaller? This used to be a go to spot for us. Fast and delicious. However, the last time we ate at Tacko, our burritos seems to be a lot smaller than normal. A big sell for us on this place was the good amount of food for the price. Too bad! It's a great place to eat after a long bike ride or run! read more

We found this place while walking endlessly through the streets of San Francisco. I love love love their lobster roll and elote con queso. Must try!!! A little pricey but worth it. read more

Tacko - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Literally one of the best burritos in SF! I'm partial to any place with chicken breast over thigh, so I'm biased here and I realize it makes it a bit less authentic, but I really don't care because the quality of the chicken is insanely amazing! Love how it's shredded chicken breast. The salsa is also amazing! Especially the red salsa. I literally went twice in three days after trying for the first time. Kind of embarrassing to admit, but it's that good! :) read more

Got the San Francisco burrito, AMAZING!!! So good. Will definitely be coming again. First night in the city and our expectations are high for our next food stop. Would definitely recommend. read more

Subpar authentic Mexican food. Great drink prices and hefty pitchers of Margs are the only thing that's a savings grace. Recommendation: pass on the food, get your drinks and make tacos at home. read more

Best Mexican food in the Marina! I probably order from this place once a week, its sooooooo delicious! I always get the quesadilla with carne asada and make it suiza! also there Nick's crispy taco, is to die for and always hits the spot too! Must put there green salsa on EVERYTHING! read more

Just devoured my carne asada burrito. Seriously...the BEST burrito in SF! The guacamole and salsas are perfectly balanced and addicting. I've been trying to fight off the COVID-30lb weight gain.. but now that I've discovered this place... I don't know how I'm going to stop myself from ordering another burrito with another side of Guacamole. They also make their own chips- and the whole wheat tortilla was the perfect texture. I'm converting to whole wheat thanks to the cooks here! Thank you for making amazing food- despite all the challenges with the shelter in place orders! You made my day read more

I don't find myself in the Marina too often, but after leaving a swanky Yelp Elite Event last night and looking for a quick bite before walking up that massive hill on Fillmore en route to Lower Pac Heights (seriously, that hill could give someone a hear attack!), I remembered that I'd bookmarked Tacko to give 'er a go the next time I was within spitting distance, and to my delight, my path led me right past the old Kasa Indian space, and right into this East Coast oasis I'd been eye-balling ever since the ribbon cutting ceremony. Score! I'm no stranger to Nick's Crispy Tacos, and even though I was born and raised on some of the best Mexican food on the planet outside of Mexico in San Diego, I actually quite enjoy his stuff. Sure, it's not authentic Mission or Baja-style Mexican food, but it's a bit of a niche food staple that certainly pleases my palate. However, I live right next to Tortilla Heights where I can get my hands on a taco done "Nick's Way" as often as I please, so with this jaunt, it was all about diving into the already much-talked-about rockstar of the menu, the glorious Nantucket lobster roll. Everything on the menu at Tacko rings in under $8 or so (which is great for this part of town)... except for the lobster roll. It says "A.Q" on the menu, and upon inquiry, I learned that it has a price tag of $18. Sure, in comparison to the $4.50 carnitas taco, that may seem pricey, but it's lobster. I almost wouldn't trust consuming it if were any less expensive to be honest with you. A bit of a splurge, but hey -- you only live once. I can't really make a comparison to an authentic Nantucket lobster roll, but in this case, I totally enjoyed this staple of East Coast comfort. Fresh lobster made with butter, not mayonnaise like so many other places that feature lobster rolls, piled high atop a grilled Acme hot dog roll. Simple, yet absolutely delightful! I'm notorious for not finishing my entire plate of food when I dine out, as I buy into the law of diminishing returns when it comes to eating, but with this bundle of joy, it was good to the last drop. An extra bonus to my dining experience at Tacko last night was getting to meet Nick of Nick's Crispy Tacos himself! Style-wise, he looked every bit of the kind of guy who'd be eating lobster rolls in Nantucket, and it was a pleasure getting a chance to rap with him for a hot second. Not sure how often he's hanging around on premise, but if you catch him there, be sure to say hello. Cool dude for sure. read more

Nick's Crispy Tacos meets Barefoot Contessa for a one-night stand in the Marina (read: much cleaner, newer and nicer than the Polk St. location). 9 months later, Tacko pops out. read more

I like to think I am quite a polite and pleasant person to encounter, so when someone is unprecedentedly rude to me, I take quite offense. So I am very excited to get my revenge today by rating my first 1-star restaurant!! Yay. Last night, after realizing my lovely Tacolicious was closed for a private party (shout out to T-lish woo!), we decided to try Tacko for the first time...and the rumors are true...Nick is a huge dbag. Food was alright, line was super long, and we sat at the center communal table where the barstools are very high and there are no footrests. After two buckets of beers, we were all in pain awkwardly dangling our feet off the extremely uncomfortable stools. So when we are finishing up Nick comes up and asks: "How is everything?" Me: Good...why no footrests?? Nick: Looks like you are finishing up your food and drink...are you about to leave? Me: Why yes we are...if i can stand up that is, since i cannot feel my legs. Nick: Would you be leaving if there were footrests? Me: Well no, we'd probably stay and order more food and drinks from your restaurant, Nick. Nick: This is an in and out kind of place, we don't want you lounging around, if you dont like it you dont have to come here. So for one I have never heard of inflicting pain and discomfort on your customers for a quicker turnover, but let's say the one star I give you goes to your creative business strategy there. However, let me point out to you, Nick, this is the marina, where we specialize in "lounging". You cannot place your business several steps from the triangle and expect people to rush in and out like its lunch hour in the financial. If you don't want people to stick around...don't serve alcohol! Especially don't serve alcohol in fun group sized neon buckets!! Next time I want to wait in a long ass line for shitty tacos, I will be sure to go to Nick's instead (which Nick is no longer a part of because his business partner gave him the boot). I WONDER WHY.. Lounging is fun, rude people are not. read more

I once knew a man from Nantucket, who told Nick's Crispy Tacos to suck it. No, he wasn't a dick. In fact, he was the real Nick. So it's Tacko for Nick's Way or f*ck it. * The use of this limerick is in no way intended to disparage, create ill repute, otherwise harm or distract one from the lip smackingly fresh & tasty fare to be enjoyed here - must haves include (but are not limited to); Baja Style fish tacos, fresh horchata, elote, chips & guacamole, carnitas tacos Nick's Way, and yes, go for it, the lobster roll. read more

If you want bland Mexican Food got to Tacko! I went for my first visit to Tacko with no expectations. It all sounds like a good idea and I guess the name says it all East Coast Taco's. I order the standard street taco's and a carne asada nick taco. Unfortunately the food has no taste, its bland. The whole premise of Mexican food is big flavor and savory taste, this is not what Tacko brings to the table. This kind of Mexican food will fly on the east coast but not California. read more

Good portions and good prices, but we were so confused with the Nantucket theme! Coming off a plane from New England, where it's kind of known for not having great Mexican food, it makes no sense! Also, the stools we were on were off-kilter so we had to hold on to the table the entire time in order to not spin away from each other. Awkwardsauce! All-in-all, it was decent but I've had better tacos in SF. read more

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Wow I don't normally take the time to review but here it goes. I ordered from Tacko off of Uber eats and was GREATLY disappointed. Is this a joke?! I ordered a fish taco, chicken street style taco and bean and cheese burrito. The fish taco was grainy and tasted like there was sand or some sort of dirt. Greatly disappointed because the fried fish inside was actually decent. The chicken taco was a JOKE AND a rip off! I paid 4 dollars for meat that tasted and smelled rotten. The way the picture was taken is how I received my food. Two tiny tortillas and random chunks of stinky meat thrown on top. The chicken didn't even seem like it belonged in the taco. The bean and cheese burrito came in a wheat tortilla which I did not even request! If you are out of flour tortillas then let the customer know don't just throw in a wheat tortilla! I hate the taste of wheat tortillas. And this burrito was cold. Very disappointed and will not be ordering again. read more

Tacko - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I don't normally give 1-star reviews, but this place takes the cake. I walk by this place every evening on my way home from work. I really wish this place was great, because if it was, I would pick up take-out for me and my wife at least once per week, probably twice, because we are usually too tired to cook. Why do I feel this way...? 1) False advertising. 2) Inconsistent take-out orders with a side of attitude. 3) Shrinking food size What do I mean by this...? They advertise "Taco Tuesday" - $2 tacos. But what they don't tell you is that this is only if you're eating at the restaurant, not takeout. I go up to the register and say that I'd like to get the tacos for Taco Tuesday. The owner rings me up. It comes to more than the number of tacos I ordered x $2 + tax. I ask why. He says I have to eat inside the restaurant in order for the tacos to be $2. Wouldn't you tell me this as I'm ordering? I told him that's not what is advertised and no where is there a sign that explains this. He said, "If I had a sign for everything I wanted to say, there'd be signs all over this place." Hence, the side of attitude I mentioned. I was too tired to argue so I just decided to move on with my evening and not to go to this place again. So I'm waiting for my tacos. A neighbor couple I live near walks in and I say hi, etc. They order something for eat-in and sit down. My food is finally ready (took a long time) and I sit down for a few minutes to chat with them. I take a bite of a couple of chips that are in the bag with my tacos. My neighbors' order is ready. When it gets to the table, my neighbor says, "oh, they forgot the chips." Goes up to the register. Owner says, "You only get chips with takeout orders." My neighbor says, "that doesn't make any sense, I just want a few chips." Owner says, "ya, too bad, you can place an order for chips if you want." My neighbor says "nevermind" and sits down again, whereupon he says, "Never comin' here again, they just nickel and dime ya, and aren't exactly nice bout it either!" I said, "Yes, I know exactly how you feel" I get home. Tell my wife the situation. We open up the bag and start laughing. The tacos are the size of a coaster or a hokey puck (whichever visual you prefer). My wife is 120lbs, 5' 7" - she's going to need about 8 of these things to constitute dinner. We throw a frozen pizza in the oven and call it a day. read more

So good!!! Ordered black bean and corn salad with Carne asada on top. The carne asada was so delicious and the chips were amazing! (Next time I'd order the salsa on the side so the chips don't get too soggy before I can finish them.) Service was fast, nice outdoor/social distanced tables/pods. Cannot give enough stars for the carne asada and the chips!! read more

They were right to call this place Tacko and not taco cus you aint gonna get a real taco in this joint. The food isn't bad but it is certainly not authentic. It is a white guy's idea of what Mexican food is or should be. Bland but hearty. Having said that, I will ease up slightly and say that the food we ordered was okay. Not great but definitely eatable. I just don't like Mexican restaurants that cater to the douche bag Marina types. Come here one time and you will see what I am talking about. (People staring at the menu for 10 min holding up the line asking lame questions about ingredients etc. You can literally smell their entitlement.) One other issue for me.....I happened to be there on an evening where some of the locals had a large group. It was so loud and obtrusive that the staff should have told them to calm down and stop with all their Alpha Beta Pie Secret handshakes and chanting. I think they were literally too scared to tell them to shut up. Come on Tacko.....I think you are better then this. Will I be back? Probably not. read more

Baja style fish taco 5/5 (big taco much fish) Carne Asada 5/5 (American Kobe beef) Lobster roll 3.5/5 (small, no sides, overpriced, good but not the best) For tacos Nick's Way is the move read more

Eh. I can take it or leave it. They get points for having a tasty lobster roll, but lose them for having lobster on the menu, yet being cash-only. Leave the slummin' it theme to the places that have earned the right, not your Nantucket-cum-tacKo truck-Marina restaurant. The boats on the wall coupled with fried tacos just don't add up. Maybe a small sign to explain? I don't even know why I care, but I am not alone in the wondering. I do not understand the line out the door, either, and then there is The Manager. I assume he is the manager because he stands at the register and greets who he wants while barking at the ONE girl running around trying to service everyone waiting at a table. We also witnessed him being Nazi-stern to the kitchen staff who was busting ass to serve up 800 tacos to demanding Marina-ites in fancy sweats. To be fair, I will update this if I go back and things are more pleasant. Note to you Mr. Manager: We can hear it when you are rude to your staff and its not cool, its not winning you Yelp points, and it certainly makes your food seem less interesting. I can go around the corner to Tacolicious and have a platter of taco-truck fun and use my checkcard. Also, a lesson in etiquette- if you are handing out drinks to a few customers because they look like they are tired of standing in line, it is extremely wrong to be select. You asked the group in front of me, and then a guy behind me if they wanted a beer. I had to question whether the outfit I had on was unnacceptable for this club-like mentality. If you want to win loyalty you should be sincere and ask everyone who waited in that unnecessary line (then found they had to get cash from a telly) if they want a drink. Duh. I did not want your horchada, but it would have been nice to have been offered the nasty stuff and leave without questioning my looks. My last question and comment is about the California burrito. Why is it this particular burrito that gets the french fries? I am not complaining, it was mostly good but it could have used some beans to even it out. Just like the theme here is confusing, I am curious as to why the California version is the one with fries inside. Avacados or something may have been more appropriate- leaving credit for the "fries inside" to the Philly fans. TacKo is so-so. They seem confused, much like the name. I can't seem to say it out loud without sounding like a sarcastic "bro", which is annoying even when I am saying it solo without anyone around. read more

OH. MY. GOD. Favorite taco place in SF by far. Crazy good prices, crazy good food. You don't need a wide selection (though their selection is very decent) -- when the things you offer are that amazing. The mexican style street tacos (one taco of the three different selections of meat) are a must. A little taste of everything :) They have a huge wall with a selection of 20+ different kinds of hot sauces -- an impressive feat. They also have free sparkling water on tap -- it's the small things that matter :) I've gotten their tacos, corn on the cobb, chips and salsa, and horchata -- all of which are the best I've had in my whole life. The intererior is spacious and cute, the people are nice and the location is superb. Located right by my Don't Worry Be Yonce dance class, in the hub of the Marina, it's situated near anything you might need -- drinks, shopping, grocery stores, etc. I love this place! read more

08.23.11 || bookmarked 06.06.11 I am a huge fan of Taco Tuesdays, and an even bigger fan of Nick's Crispy Tacos and Underdogs. I was ecstatic to find another shop with the same "Nick's Way" tacos, and delighted to devour such tacos after an evening of Planet Granite rock climbing. Seating is very limited. We split up the group to hoard a table while the other half ordered at the counter. They were cash only when we went - not sure if that changed. The portions are pretty big for tacos - I could barely finish two! I decided on the carne asada and the mahi mahi, both Nick's way. You can't go wrong! read more

Okay so people are going to hate me for this review but I only speak the truth and in all fairness, Tacko is beyond overrated and it under-delivers on all counts. Seafood baja taco you ask? Ummm it's flavorless and chunky in texture. I tried some of my friend's chicken taco and it was rather bland and undercooked as well. I compare Tacko with Chipotle and have to say that Chipotle is infinitely better. Since there isn't a Chipotle nearby, however, I would recommend checking out Tacolicious or even Nick's before coming here. Don't waste your time and mullah on this mediocre and subpar Mexican "fast food" spot. read more

I walked into the building and right off the bat I got attitude from the cashier. The manger was also being really rude and i felt some racism vibes from him. Never come here again. read more