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: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, atkins, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, renal, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Con Queso (Mike’s Cheese Dip) - $13: Cheese dip, optional chorizo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Chicharrones - $9: Chicken, MF hot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Plates
- Roasted Baby Beets - $14: Orange, grapefruit, cashew crema, salsa seca Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Aguachile - $16: Blood orange, serranos, cilantro oil Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tostada Contramar-Style - $9.25: Chipotle mayo, avocado, crispy leeks Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Calamari - $16: Yellow-eye beans, salsas veracruz and verde Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- MF Chicken Tacos - $14: Two crispy tacos, roasted tomato salsa, queso oaxaca, crema, shredded lettuce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aztec Soup - $14: Chicken, spicy broth, avocado, jammy egg, tortilla strips Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexitalia Meatballs - $15: Pork-beef meatballs, tomato-chipotle sauce, soft polenta Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Tacos (2 for 15) - $15: Choice of filling, served with three signature salsas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos (4 for 29) - $29: Choice of filling, served with three signature salsas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos (10 for 65) - $65: Choice of filling, served with three signature salsas Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Marina Girl Salad - $16: Chopped romaine, avocado, cucumber, radish, jicama, pepitas, cotija cheese, jalapeño vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Salad - $16: Cabbage, almonds, crispy quinoa, grapes, cumin vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Steak Fritas - $39: Roasted NY strip, house fries, arugula, orange sauce, flour tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Tamales - $18: Chicken with pulla or squash with cheese, served with rice and beans Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Black Midnight Beans - $7: Oregano, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Non-traditional Refried Beans - $7: Cotija cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice-o-licious - $7: Mojo verde Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Broccolini and Carrots - $9: Green onion-ginger pesto, almonds Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Churritos - $12: Cinnamon sugar, caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Green Juice - $13: Kale, green apple, fennel, celery, lemon, mint
- Margarita De La Casa - $16: Tequila, lime, agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Housemade Horchata - $8: Rice and cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Mexican Soda - $5: Coca-cola or Sprite Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Restaurants near Tacolicious
- Reposado — Mexican
- Sancho's Taqueria — Mexican
- Guapas Mexican Grill — Mexican
- Mami Cheli's — Mexican
- Sancho's Taqueria — Mexican
- Celia's Mexican Restaurant — Mexican
- Amigos Grill — Mexican
- Los Altos Taqueria — Mexican
- Rincón Sabroso — Mexican
- Taqueria El Grullense M&G — Mexican
- Fiesta Vallarta — Mexican
- Casa Lupe — Mexican
