Neha S.

The actual restaurant smelled nice, and I was obsessed with their toppings station. We loaded up on limes, all the sauces, salsa, onions, and so much for our tacos. I liked that they had different versions of tacos like a classic taco, and then one that had melted cheese inside and a more crispy tortilla and then one that was a fully crispy tortilla so like a tostada. However, the actual meat was not my fav. It was hard and not soft at all especially the pork belly, and I wasn't a huge fan of the flavor other than the sauce and stuff we put on top. Also, I much preferred the plain tacos compared to those other varieties. Service was really good and everyone was nice though, but wouldn't come back unless if I tried a different meat with just a plan tortilla.

SY H.

Good food at good price. The steak taco was tender and the mini burrito was a perfect portion for light eaters like myself. Love the colorful ambience as well!

Kat M.

My fav taco/burrito spot in PB!!! The burritos are so flavorful and the tortillas are perfect. The green sauce is addicting and I also love the pickled onions. The lady working the front and the chefs are the nicest 10/10!!

Gene D.

Great tacos! Great price. Love the open air atmosphere of this casual taqueria. Late night till 2am too! Staff friendly. They have unique tacos including a good veggie Lorenza (hard taco coated with cheese). The free salsas are very spicy and tasty.

Caroline P.

Taconora has been such an amazing addition to PB!! I constantly crave the chicken Costra... and you can't forget the topping bar! The combination of the green crema, pickled onions, pico, salsa verde, and lime is actually life changing. This is our third time coming in the last week, and each time Madeleine greets us with a welcoming smile and remembers us. This place feels like such a warm, community spot, and I can't wait to keep bringing friends!

EJ B.

This spot in the heart of PB right on Garnet was amazing. Of course, parking can be a little tough, but if you're already in the area you should definitely stop by! All of the ingredients in the tacos and the salsa bar were really fresh and flavorful. The quesadilla was surprisingly my favorite - it was so simple and comforting but you could tell they use quality ingredients. We ate here on a Saturday and it was clean and not too crowded; there were plenty of seating options both inside and outside (they have patios in the front and back)! Every employee was super nice and went above and beyond with their recommendations and service. The design/decorations here were cute and the music was fun too. I only knocked a star off because it can get a little expensive, especially because my boyfriend said yes to guac on one taco but it was unknowingly applied to all the tacos we ordered--but I definitely gotta come back for dessert!

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

Kristie L.

Love that there are so many low carb options! The pork belly was good but will definitely try steak next time. If I take home, I can fry the fat chunks as a snack next time too. The salsa bar is next level. Has everything you need and more. Service was fast and friendly. Everyone was greeted upon arrival. There's extra seating in the back unless you want to people watch the sidewalk in the front.

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.