Tacolicious – Mexican
This vibrant, high-energy haunt pulses with a modern social spirit, where the scent of sizzling MF chicken tacos mingles with the rhythmic mashing of fresh, made-to-order guacamole. The kitchen dances between coastal freshness and soulful comfort, offering jewel-toned roasted beets and zesty shrimp aguachile alongside bowls of velvety, molten chile con queso. Every plate, from the crispy crunch of chicken chicharrones to the inventive fusion of Mexitalia meatballs, invites guests to linger over a spirited feast that captures the playful heart of contemporary Mexican-inspired dining.
632, Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301 https://www.tacolicious.com/location/tacolicious-palo-alto/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, keto, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sirtfood, pegan, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Snacks
- Made-to-Order Guacamole - $13.25: Avocado, optional sliced veggies Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Chile Con Queso (Mike’s Cheese Dip) - $13: Cheese dip, optional chorizo Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Chicken Chicharrones - $9: Chicken, MF hot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
Small Plates
- Roasted Baby Beets - $14: Orange, grapefruit, cashew crema, salsa seca Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Shrimp Aguachile - $16: Blood orange, serranos, cilantro oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Tuna Tostada Contramar-Style - $9.25: Chipotle mayo, avocado, crispy leeks Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Grilled Calamari - $16: Yellow-eye beans, salsas veracruz and verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- MF Chicken Tacos - $14: Two crispy tacos, roasted tomato salsa, queso oaxaca, crema, shredded lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Aztec Soup - $14: Chicken, spicy broth, avocado, jammy egg, tortilla strips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Mexitalia Meatballs - $15: Pork-beef meatballs, tomato-chipotle sauce, soft polenta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Tacos
- Tacos (2 for 15) - $15: Choice of filling, served with three signature salsas Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Tacos (4 for 29) - $29: Choice of filling, served with three signature salsas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tacos (10 for 65) - $65: Choice of filling, served with three signature salsas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Salads
- Marina Girl Salad - $16: Chopped romaine, avocado, cucumber, radish, jicama, pepitas, cotija cheese, jalapeño vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Kale Salad - $16: Cabbage, almonds, crispy quinoa, grapes, cumin vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
Main Courses
- Steak Fritas - $39: Roasted NY strip, house fries, arugula, orange sauce, flour tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- House Tamales - $18: Chicken with pulla or squash with cheese, served with rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Sides
- Black Midnight Beans - $7: Oregano, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Non-traditional Refried Beans - $7: Cotija cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Rice-o-licious - $7: Mojo verde Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Grilled Broccolini and Carrots - $9: Green onion-ginger pesto, almonds Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Desserts
- Churritos - $12: Cinnamon sugar, caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Green Juice - $13: Kale, green apple, fennel, celery, lemon, mint
- Margarita De La Casa - $16: Tequila, lime, agave
- Housemade Horchata - $8: Rice and cinnamon
- Mexican Soda - $5: Coca-cola or Sprite