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    Tacos El Tucan

    4.4 (172 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Billy T.

    This is for my overall experience for their delicious deal on cinco de mayo! Tacos el Tuscan (based in the heart of the Castro) had a $1 deal that was worth waiting for (super long line might I add!) The space is relatively spacious for smaller groups to hangout after a night out around the area for delicious munchies. I'll definitely be coming back if I'm around the area especially for their carne asada tacos! (They do NOT skimp on their portions and the guac came with the order!!!)

    Red Taco with shrimp & one, chicken
    Jennifer O.

    Don't let my sad little photo belie the absolutely delicious and flavorful "red" tacos ($5.95 each) I had at Tacos El Tucan tonight. Crunchy with shrimp and a creamy cabbage and the chicken redolent with lots of fresh cilantro, it was the first time I had a red taco. This will be my go-to always. My son had the crunchy red burrito ($15.75) with chorizo, crispy cheese, sour cream, pinto beans, guacamole and pico de gallo with a horchata to drink. On a Saturday night in the Castro, this corner of 16th and Market is already poppin' with area bars so while they'll rush out with your order curbside, my son dashed in for speed. Super friendly service, cute cafe tables for dine-in, Tacos El Tucan is now on the dining circuit. Love this spot and it's close by, too. Open very late on Saturday night 'til 2am if you're partying and craving drunchies.

    Birria Plate
    Julio B.

    Tacos el Tucan is one of the best options for birria in San Francisco. Overall I find the food to be delicious and authentic. The space itself is more casual but it's comfortable. Service is reasonably quick and I had no complaints. If you're looking for a good Mexican spot in the Castro I would recommend it

    Dawn M.

    Casual and friendly place and pet friendly :) It's just as good prob better than the east bay location

    Pork Quesadilla
    Marla B.

    Not a fan, but wish I was. Third time here, no bueno. I had a basic Quesadilla w/marinated pork. Oddly enough, the receipt said just "meat", which I even questioned after a few bites of my choice. It was absolutely flavorless, you wouldn't know this was "pork", unless someone told you it was. Chopped in little bits, more akin to ground up in little teeny tiny pieces, dry and dark as if it was over cooked. (See photo). Extremely disappointing and very unappetizing. Even added a few of the med heat salsa's, still nothing. The chips were warm, but again, flavorless as was most of the salsas. Not even a dusting of salt on the chips. Thank goodness it was only $13.00 Third time was not a charm, in this case and IMO.

    Cindy Z.

    The décor is really nice -- the Frida Kahlo painting on the wall is cool. But the food... not a fan. I ordered the pollo asado tacos and the shrimp taco. The shrimp needed to be grilled more, and the pollo asado tasted a little burnt with barely any flavor. I'm giving it three stars only because the horchata was AMAZING -- perfectly made and served in a cute cup. Other than that, I probably wouldn't come back again. The horchata? Yes. The food? No.

    Tucan Nachos
    Petrangelica V.

    Food was amazing! So much flavor and freshness with every bite. I noticed the nachos were very light and not super greasy at all, which I definitely appreciate. Inside was nice and clean, with plenty of seating options inside and out. Food came out fairly fast for it being as busy as it was (St.patty's weekend). Even if the wait was longer it would be well worth it! 10/10 recommend if you're in the area- especially the nachos!

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    Vinkin Ken T.

    The California burrito is waaaaay toooo salty. I got it with adobada. I couldn't finish it.

    Mark O.

    dinner review. taqueria. quesabirria combo (3) $17.85 3 quesabritas and 8oz cup of consome with cilantro and onions quesataco chorizo (mex sausage) $5.75 hand made tortilla, crispy cheese, onion,cilantro,guacamole overall, "i'm a fan."

    Chicken, steak, and al pastor tacos
    Marie B.

    Went here on such a nice night, we sat outside and the string lights and street table made it feel super cozy. You order at the counter which is a bit chaotic, which is my only downside to this place so far. I loved the chicken tacos best, don't miss the sauces bar up to the right of the counter. The mango margarita was amazing, some people had the agua de Jamaica which looked so good I want to try it next time. Will definitely be back

    Al pastor tacos and a queso birra taco
    Caitlyn M.

    Casual taco spot in the Castro with tons of seating. You order at the register in the front and seat yourself. They also have a salsa bar and the water is self-serve. I got one quesobirria taco, and two al pastor tacos. I enjoyed both but I preferred the al pastor which was very flavorful. I also enjoyed the pineapple agua fresca which was fruit and refreshing. Overall, was a pretty solid meal. It satisfied my taco craving

    Sydney G.

    Still drooling over these Crispy. Adobada. Tacos. WITH Pineapple (they're so kind to ask if you want to add) and green cilantro sauce. Next time: I think I'd add a cheese crust inside. Maybe get their Keto version wrapped with the crispy red tortilla. The shrimp quesadilla was sooo good - tortilla was the chewy semi translucent type, my favorite. It also was oozing with this green sauce. Salsa bar is a plus- the mild one was smokey and sweet. Also 10/10 on chips they had...lots of flavor (fried in lard maybe?) and nice / crunchy. Awesome location and beautiful on a warm sunny day. This place opens until 2am!!! Sounds like a perfect treat after the Castro bars. Was it the best tacos I've ever had for the price? No, meat and shrimp could have a bit more of a char for flavor...but will still definitely curb your cravings. Vibes, service, are a plus.

    Alice S.

    The food here was a hit or miss. Overall, it's not worth ordering from here again because there are way better taco spots in the city. I ordered a carne asada taco, adobada (al pastor) taco, quesabirrias combo, and a bowl. My favorite item was the quesabirria. This was delicious and was the only item worth ordering. The consume was flavorful as well. However, this still isn't my favorite quesabirria spot in SF. Now...onto the bad. The tortillas completely ruined the tacos here! The tortillas were likely not fresh or were poorly made because they were very dry and started breaking apart the second I reached for each taco. Needless to say, the tacos were super messy to eat as they were falling apart. The carne asada and adobada also lacked flavor. The carne asada, in particular, was very dry and unpleasant to eat. I don't recommend ordering either of these tacos.

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    I LOVE THIS PLACE, they Cali burrito is shhhhmackin. Also hear good things about the birria.

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    most delicious tacos. great vibe and quick service. I love a no fuss place with great food

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    Solid no frills taco spot that's open late night. We were in the Mission at Gray Area down the…read morestreet and wanted to avoid long lines at shops like El Farolito since it was a Saturday night. They accept cash, Apple Pay or Zelle. For two carne asada tacos and an al pastor quesadilla, they charged us $25. No idea what the cost breakdown is since they don't have a menu lol Service was prompt and friendly. They have pickled onions with sliced habaneros and a few different salsas. I like the red salsa, creamy green one (kinda spicy), and the creamy habanero (very spicy). The tacos were good. Pretty decent amount of meat. The quesadilla was also good with a decent ratio of cheese and meat. I thought the al pastor was missing that typical strong savory-sweet flavor though. They also added pineapple in the quesadilla. There are a lot of options in the area but this place is worth a try.

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    4.3
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    Had a great late lunch here on a weekday after a close bye appointment. Ordered the friscodilla…read morequesadilla and a soft drink. After a few minutes of waiting with some warm tortilla chips I got my food and it was great. The quesadilla had a ton of cheese and was loaded with great ingredients. Also came with some pico de gallo and guacamole. Would have liked a bit more guacamole, but can't complain. The portion size was more than generous and it's easily enough for two people. Place was nice, staff were friendly and cleaned very promptly after someone left their table. Would definitely come here again and try some tacos.

    La Buena Vibra, Mal Sabor…read more If you're looking for a fun atmosphere and friendly service, this spot delivers -- but don't come hungry expecting much else. The energy is lively and the staff is welcoming, which makes it all the more disappointing when the food hits the table. My vegetarian burrito bowl was a study in minimalism gone wrong: a couple of tablespoons of rice, a scoop of beans, and what can only be described as an entire head of plain lettuce -- no dressing, no seasoning, no soul. My dining companion fared no better with the carne asada quesadilla, which arrived bland and stuffed with what tasted like canned vegetables, all wrapped in an oversized flour tortilla that couldn't hide the lack of care in the kitchen. Mexican cuisine is built on bold spices, fresh ingredients, and layers of flavor. This kitchen seems to have missed that memo entirely. At these prices, you deserve more than cafeteria-style portions dressed up in a trendy space. Great vibe, poor execution. Come for drinks, eat somewhere else.

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