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    Taconora

    4.6 (64 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Menu April 2025
    Rhiza D.

    This place has a lot of potential! I got two carne asada tacos with flour and one pork belly taco (lettuce wrap) to go. The carne asada was my favorite, fresh off the grill smoky flavor! Loved it. Pork belly was very crispy - a lot of meat. The lettuce was thin and couldn't hold all the meat so maybe double lettuce or a crispier lettuce would be better in the future. Happy to see they do have keto/low carb options. I don't see this often! They have a wonderful salsa bar with all the fixings. The only thing with this place is that I wish they had specials or top tacos that you can order as is when you're in a rush and don't feel like crafting your taco yourself. I took the items today but had to package all my salsa and fixins myself. I'm happy to do so but sometimes when you're to go you just want it ready :) I want to come back and try the tacos with cheese or taco pizza!

    Chicken costra
    Cori A.

    Okay stumbled upon this new spot walking walking in PB & it's become a new friend group favorite!!! The tacos, quesadillas, burritos are amazing & so filling! The staff is extremely kind and we love Madeleine. And the TOPPING BAR?! unbelievable! Def go check this spot out

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    Henri V.

    Taconora opened over about month ago in Pacific Beach. Metered street parking available. San Diego has more taco places in USA and just when you blink, another one opens up. What distinguishes this place from others is the menu offering to make your taco with options: lettuce shell and cheese shell which I haven't seen other taco places offer. Often times, I don't eat the corn or flour shell to cut calories and to reduce carb intake. Haven't the option of lettuce or cheese is great especially if you're following a keto lifestyle. Ordered the 'costa' which has the cheese shell beef carne asada for my pup and she liked it. The cheese shell was foldable and had parts of it crispy which my pup liked. Additionally, ordered a Quesadilla filled with cheese only for me. The self serve salsa bar had the usual toppings but the Black salsa with roasted peppers and onions in a smokey chipotle sauce was the best topping perfect for the cheese quesadilla. The quesadilla's flour tortillas are made in house and kind of resembled a 'Gordita' tortilla, which is like a thicker pita but very soft and delish. The menu offered veggie tacos but when I asked, they didn't have mushrooms which is among my favorites for tacos. Also disappointing on the menu, no seafood options: no grilled or Baja fish, shrimp or octopus which other competitors nearby offer. I think adding seafood options to the menu would be great since this place is walking distance to the beach! Service by the staff was great: the order taker hombre and the senorita were helpful, nice and friendly. The restaurant is very simple decor, with seating inside, open space exposure to the outside, which adds to the casual approachable vibe. Great addition to this area in Pacific Beach. Recommend

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    Emmett T.

    Taconora is the latest business to set up in this PB suite. The previous tenant lasted maybe 100 days so hopefully this Sonoran-style taqueria can change the fortunes of the space. There were some tables in a small area in front of the service counter. A back dining room had over twice the amount of seating. You could also hang out at the railing along the sidewalk. I visited during the soft opening week in which balloons adorned the entrance. A menu board was posted on the wall behind the service counter. No prices were listed so you had to scan a QR code to access the online menu where the costs were spelled out. I am not a fan of this because prices should always be available and transparent to the customers when they are waiting to order at the counter. There were five different proteins to choose from and then you picked a type of vehicle for the meat (or veggie) like a taco, quesadilla, or pizza. Add-ons and sides made up the rest of the listings. I chose two tacos with Grilled Steak and Pork Belly as the respective proteins. The meats were placed inside a thin flour tortilla. The USDA Prime Steak was tender and juicy. The cubes of pork belly were slightly crispy. The add-ons (guacamole and Sonoran beans) each cost at least one dollar extra so I passed on them. Guacamole normally comes with the price at nearly all taquerias but not here. Limes, lettuce, pico de gallo, and multiple salsas were provided at the complimentary condiments bar located on a ledge of the counter. Each of my tacos was priced at more than five dollars. They were larger than street size, however I did not like how plain they were with just the meat and tortilla. Because of this aspect, I did not feel my experience at Taconara was at a four star level, therefore I capped it at three stars.

    Danielle M.

    We went to check out this new taco spot on Garnet. The owner/workers are very friendly. They explained the menu. I chose 2 grilled steak tacos and added guacamole. Please be aware that all toppings are located on their salsa bar and they have some very delicious sauces to choose from. They also have onions, cabbage, pico and limes located at the salsa bar. They even offered us a complimentary cucumber aqua fresca because it was our first time in. The tacos were really fresh and tasty. Try the black onion salsa and the cilantro sauce. I recommend checking them out!

    Michael G.

    My wife saw this Taconora in her friend's Yelp post and she immediately asked me to go with her to try it. We got parking in front of TacoNora, plenty of tables to sit around in the front or their very back space. We had the Pork Belly Taco and Grilled Prime Steak Taco, both came with just the meat in the tortilla, because you are the one who will fill them with all the toppings/condiments provided at their counter. Pork Belly and Ribeye were delicious especially when the condiments and toppings are already added. The Pork Belly was good I just hope that it wasn't over fried. Also, their Aquafrescas are not super sweet, I like their Aquafresca here. The staff are all nice, and they interact well with their customers.

    Michael W.

    A friend of my sent me a video on Insta that showed this place off and so I came here the next day as soon as they opened. This is a little spot in PB with good food. I got here before they opened at 1030 and waited. They were open at 11am prompt. The woman at the front counter was very polite and she made sure I knew what to expect. The tacos come plain and you can customize them at the bar. You can order guac or beans as an extra cost. I ordered the pork belly tacos and the New York taco. It would be easy to baulk at the prices but they do highlight the quality of their meat. This is a small place and I did find in to make use of the salsa bar. The black salsa looked fire and I went with that and the habanero hot sauce. Both were really good, even though the black salsa is mild. I really liked this place for what it is. Look at the menu and make sure this is what you're looking for, compared to a taco shop.

    Soo H.

    I visited this spot last year when there was a Smash and Stack burger joint. https://www.hungryones.com/2025/09/smash-and-stack/ Now you can eat Sonoran tacos here.  I asked the staff what makes them Sonoran.  He told me one of the things is you put the toppings on yourself.  This is great as I don't want any toppings.  There is a choice of homemade flour tortilla, corn tortilla, or lettuce wrap.  I liked the flour tortilla the best for it's moist texture and light flavor. Rib eye tarerita was seasoned with coarse salt and evoked the Sonaran desert while I was eating it.  I loved the thin-cut Prime beef which was tender and had a tasty beef flavor.  My favorite taco. Pork belly was crispy on the outside and the fat inside was juicy.  Tasty deep fried pork flavor. Grilled steak taco was tender and juicy.  Great tasting beef.  I'd add a tiny bit more salt. 2nd visit I tried 2 Rib-eye tarerita tacos and a New York tarerita tacos. Rib-eye was tender, moist and had a rich beef flavor with a bit of salt.  My favorite taco here. New York steak was tender, moist and  had a rich beefy flavor with a bit of salt.  Almost as good as the rib eye.  I prefer rib eye as it has more marbling. Staff was friendly, informative, and efficient.  I loved the Prime quality meats and the freshly made tortillas.

    Caramelo chicken tacos wirh cheese
    Aleksandra J.

    We got the Caramela chicken tacos with cheese. All I can say is WOW! Probably the best tacos I've had in SD!

    Alana Z.

    This place was outstanding! Such a cute vibe inside, they have indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is very spacious and covered. The food here was fantastic, I loved the mini burritos and the steak tacos were delicious. They grill the tortilla with cheese on it so the cheese is nice and crispy inside your taco. The salsa bar was extensive and delicious. My favorite was the creamy cilantro sauce. The hibiscus tea was so refreshing. They also gave us free samples of the coconut horchata which was so good, I am definitely getting it next time. Madeleine gave us outstanding service: she was so kind, upgraded our drinks to a larger size for free and gave us free stickers. All of the people running this place are so kind. The decor is really adorable and welcoming. The place feels fresh and clean and very welcoming, like going into a friend's house. The prices were amazing too, about $4 for the mini burrito. 10/10 I will definitely be coming back!

    Erik S.

    I don't often write reviews on Yelp, but I felt like I had to for this establishment. First of all, the cashier (Madeline?) was very welcoming to myself and my coworkers. The food was outstanding. I also had the caramelo pork belly taco not pictured in the photo. I have never seen this style of Mexican food in San Diego before, but we need more of it. I will definitely be coming back!

    Steak Tacos in flour tortilla
    D G.

    Probably the best ribeye tacos in all of San Diego. You have to try them. The steak and chicken tacos are also really good, especially with the house-made tortillas and salsas. But the tenderness and quality of the ribeye tacos were on another level. We ate them so fast I didn't even get a picture. Service was super friendly too. We'll definitely be back soon.

    Tacos, quesadilla, costra, and Lorenza
    Stephen D.

    This was worth the hype! The simplicity of the tacos with the option to customize your dish with a toppings bar is such a fresh idea. It brings power back to the consumer. The vibe is super cute and fun. Service was fantastic, multiple team members were so sweet and accommodating. Their tortillas for their quesadilla was honestly incredible. I will be back.

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    Tacos are amazing and customer service from Madeleine was great. Definitely recommend stopping by here.

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    Food was all so delicious! The staff was very friendly. I will definitely be back here to try the rest of the menu.

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    Tried the ribeye taco and prime steak lorenza and they were fantastic. Coyotas were delicious too!

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    Madeleine was the absolute best!!! Made our experience so great, 10/10 recommend! Food is amazing as well

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    Such a great spot! Loved the salsa bar and beans, good spot for a quick bite. Staff was great and it's in such a nice spot.

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