I was recommended this place by a local and I love my tacos so I was super stoked to get some fish tacos. The view is beautiful! I got 2 regular sized tacos and 1 kid sized taco and it was too much. These tacos are massive. The fish taco itself was quite bland and it just didn't hit the spot. They are also very popular so I suggest calling and ordering ahead of time. It's a cash only spot too, and the closest atm is a 5 minute drive. Some of their popular items sell out pretty early too so I go earlier if you can! read more

Tidal Taco Shack - Mexican Near Me - Fanny Bay, British Columbia

Amazing! The best tacos we have had outside of Mexico! They are HUGE! We had both the shrimp and fish, we liked the fish best but they were both very yummy! They are a west coast twist on a Mexican taco! And the location is fantastic, picnic benches over looking the ocean! We will be back! A couple things to note: cash only and it can be a long wait for your food, but TOTALLY worth it! Just grab a spot over looking the ocean, maybe you have a drink from your trunk and take in the beauty while you wait! read more

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Very nice! Four scrumptious fresh cod tacos for $25 (don't forget to bring cash, and be kind and leave a tip). We brought the tacos (wrapped in foil) to a friend's house and the four of us were well-fed and delighted. It's a juicy taco, so I wouldn't recommend trying to eat it in the car, one-handed, while driving. By the way, the weather's getting cooler (it's early November), so the waiting time was just the few minutes that it took to prep our order. We'll head back soon to pick up some of their other offerings -- try everything is my motto when I find something this nice. read more

Not impressed at all. My fish taco was full of fish bones. Very unpleasant. The place is right on the water, and it is gorgeous. I was there on. Rainy day so nothing worked in my favour. read more

Good fish tacos. Not so great beef tacos; the beef could use more seasoning. A very long wait, while not unexpected, it's still a little strange. I suppose at you know most ingredients are not prepared way ahead of time. read more

I've passed this busy little taco shack easily hundreds of times but never thought to stop and eat here ... my loss for sure! Their sweet chilli chicken burrito was the best I've ever had! I will definitely be stopping by here more often! read more

The lime coconut prawn taco or burrito is my favorite. Such plump fresh juicy prawns. Their Fish taco is ok but must say just can't compete with tacofino. The thai chicken is also great. The veggie taco is too messy to eat and not a lot of flavour. Also the beef is bland. Great spot to eat tacos! Worth the drive out to Qualicum bay read more

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This taco joint has been on the Vagrant Foodies "Must Try" list for some time now. We have been hearing good things for a couple years now. We waited 45 minutes for tacos at a beach-side parking lot, on a hot day with no shade to be found. To be fair, the wait is always long, and they have a sign posted right near the window stating the wait is usually 30 minutes to an hour. It's a popular place. It's truly a shack. A tiny shed like structure with a dozen or so picnic tables out front of it. We stepped to the window and browsed the menu which consists or 6 or so tacos, all of which can be made into burritos or salads as well. We decided on 4 tacos between the two of us: one prawn, one fish, and two beef. When we got there all the tables were occupied, so we sipped Mexican soft drinks and sat on the rocks and watched the ocean surf. It's quite a beautiful location. Although it it a busy place, I was struck by how slowly they get food out. In that 45 minutes we were waiting there was only two other orders ahead of us, so within that time only ten or twelve tacos were actually produced. It could be that every component is made to order, but in such a tight working space, It seems unlikely. After half an hour or so, one of the picnic tables opened up to sit on, we were grateful to not have to hand hold our meal. At long last our order was ready and were served four tacos in paper lined plastic baskets. I first noticed the size of the tacos, they were quite big. We browsed the caddy of hot sauces and spices and decided on some suitable condiments for our tacos and returned to our table. Trying to eat these unwieldy taco was impossible, so I pulled out half of the shredded cabbage so I could fold the tortilla at least part way. I started with the prawn taco. The prawns were cooked well, but even with much of the cabbage removed it was primarily cabbage flavoured. The actual tortilla was a plain white flour tortilla, gummy, not toasted and dull. The entire taco was frankly dull, underwhelming and mediocre. The beef taco looked better. Filled with stewed beef chunks, beans, corn, lettuce and shredded cheese. As I finished taco number one, fighting off wasps for my food, I removed a good portion on the lettuce in taco number two so I could pick it up to my mouth. Served in the same gummy tortilla, I had a bite of the beef taco. It was actually pretty good, not spectacular, but after the first taco my expectations were lowered. The beef was tender and flavourful. The cheese, while merely shredded marble cheddar, was ample and the black beans... Read the full review at: https://vagrantfoodies.blogspot.com/2019/09/tidal-taco-shack-qualicum-bay-bc.html read more

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Always on my list to visit when I come this way! Fresh, made to order tacos and burritos. Limited menu but tons of flavour in all of it. Gluten free available. Be prepared to wait: up to 2 hours if it's really busy, but great view and access to beach when the tide is out. read more

Its okay. The food could use more flavour. Tastes like they just put salt and pepper and called it a day

Best fish tacos around. But be patient. Their kitchen is as big as my closet so it may take a while. But well worth it. Picnic benches right on the waters edge are part of the very basic joint. Kind of like a food truck thing. They don't serve beer but I think I saw someone very discreetly sipping a beer in a coozie read more

100% awesome!! We tried a burrito and four different tacos, all amazing! The view cannot be beat, the service was friendly and the price was reasonable. read more

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Best fish tacos I have ever had. Worth the drive and worth the wait!!! I'm sad that I hadn't discovered this gem earlier

Fish tacos were absolutely wonderful!!! Black bean, corn & beef burrito was delicious as well. Nice to be able to sit by the water and have a super fresh lunch. Cash only ... NO cards. Great place to stop. A do not miss spot. read more

Great tacos. The fish was the favourite of our group. Shrimp and veggie were both good too. Right on the ocean. Nice little "locals" kind of spot. Worth a trip. read more

My favourite taco shack by the ocean :-) We make a point of stopping when going on a local drive. Really fresh tacos, with my favourite being the lime shrimp. Don't go here if you're "HANGRY" as you have to wait for your food. The tacos are worth the wait and the setting is chill and relaxing. read more

The tidal taco shack in bowser has the absolutely best fish tacos I have ever had my life by far, I eat there about 4or 5 times a week. the staff is great! read more

Food was ok not great seating is bad to put it lightly. Best thing I can say was the salsa Verde on the table was good.

Always worth the wait. The fish tacos/fish burritos are must haves! Well priced, fresh and oh so tastey! Take a break, order a taco and watch the ocean while you wait. read more

Great tacos and burritos highly recommend, had the Baja prawn burrito, coconut prawn taco, and beef taco, all excellent, good portions, cheese on the beef taco would be better if not on top of taco, have to go back! read more

Delicious tacos great atmosphere beautiful beach front only downside is the food takes forever to get there and they seem to run out of ingredients often but overall good place it's recommended to tourists and people who live by it read more

Orders take a long time to prepare when they are busy, since there is a very small staff of 3. The food was good, as long as you get the fish tacos. The other ones we ordered were bland. Its what i would expect from a small taco shack. I would go again, just making sure that i only ordered the fish tacos. The ocean side view makes it all worth the drive. read more

Went there with my wife. Great ling cod fish and beef burritos. Maybe too much coles slaw with the fish but a good amount of meat and fish for a reasonable price. Picnic tables overlooking the coast. Real local feel. Recommended. read more

Better tacos then the big name restaurants in Vancouver....seriously. I am from Vancouver, and my mother was a chef, I know what I'm talking about here. Their fillings, on point. Sauce, on point. Flavours, amazing. Portions, filling. I had the fish taco and he chicken taco, both were so delicious. This tiny little shack off the side of the road is doing big things. Highly recommend for food...and views too!! read more