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Tacofino
Categories: Restaurants Mexican Restaurants Food Stands Mexican, Food Stands [Edit]
Pacific Rim HwyTofino, BC
(250) 725-8228
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
12 reviews for Tacofino
12 reviews in English
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Review from Meana k.
4/10/2012
Best food you'll get for your money in Tofino.
People think the food is overpriced? Prices should compare with Mexican prices? That is a bit ridiculous. We are in Canada. Not Mexico. And we're in a touristy town where prices are all jacked up across the board. With these things in consideration, the prices are actually pretty good and you will be stuffed for $10 where any restaurant you go to in town will be at least $20 or more.
Fish taco is the winner. Pork kimchi gringa is good but greasy, and tuna wasabi is nice and summery with its mango and seaweed flavors.
Service is friendlier from the line cook than the cashier who doesn't seem to want to be there. Lines are long but the food is fresh. Best place to feed a family, for sure.
I ate lunch here every day of my trip to Tofino and will do the same each time I come back.
Man, I could go for a fish taco right now. -
Review from David M.
1/20/2012
Even if the rest of our vacation ends up being a disaster, the fish tacos alone were worth the trip. I can't stop thinking about them.
Also, allow me to digress and review the other reviewers: don't rate things based on the price. Yelp has a separate listing for cost, and most restaurants also display the prices in this thing called a menu. Not only do we not need you to review the price, but complaining about it makes you sound poor. -
Review from Richard S.
Vancouver, BC
8/18/2011
Pretty decent burritos, but a tad pricey. Though that is likely a reflection o the quality of the ingredients. We ended up going here two times during our weekend stay, which is definitely a compliment given my wife's "foodie" nature
Overall a satisfying meal. If it's raining then you're out of luck for seating.
Another bonus... Justin Bartha (Doug from "The Hangover") works the order line. He's not trapped on the roof though. -
Review from Stephen Y.
Vancouver, BC
It's awesome ! Friendly service...
Pork and fish burritos were heavenly (and piggy really died for a good cause) - not over doing it w crap ingredients - nicely partitioned quality vegs, rice, meat, special sauce.... elegantly folded rather than the usual scrunched up bulbous crap monsters filled w overcooked rice. Not sure if it was better than the fish tacos in SD but certainly up there (better than most so called "taco places" in the lower mainland). Made fresh by surfer dudes/dudettes. Great selection of hot sauces.
The spot prawn tacos were awesome (even though the second time we ate there we only got 2 prawns in the taco)
The coconut/mango drink was very cool as was the ginger lemon slushie
Ate there 2X in 4 days...
It's not exactly cheap at around $10 for a burrito and $6 for a taco - but definitely worth it -
Review from Ory O.
Vancouver, BC
8/31/2010
The only negative thing I can even say about the food is that they run out of it from time to time due to a tsunami of tourist and local traffic.
Their creations are so tasty that if I saw one of their burritos half eaten in the trash I might not have the will power to walk on by.
Oh, and by the way, they make their own ice cream sandwiches......picture this.....two chocolate Diablo cookies book-ending an inch or more of vanilla (or sometimes choco-mint) ice cream. You should sit down to eat it because you have to get your face right in there...plus your knees might buckle a bit. It was so delectable that when asked by two patrons what I was eating I insisted they take a bite.....and they did! That should tell you something. -
Review from Sarah M.
Vancouver, BC
6/13/2011
DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE TO START!
OMG
Dear owner:
The tacos are incredibly overpriced.
ARE YOU KIDDING? $6 FOR ONE TACO? REALLY? WTF
Even the girl that took my order pulled a face when she told me the price, she also said. I KNOW.... wtf
NOT COOL!
You obviously have been to Mexico or know a Mexican as you sell JARRITOS (a mexican pop) In Mexico a jarrito cost like a dollar. Who are you trying to fool selling them for $4? who? IT IS OFFENSIVE.
The burrito I had was just fine. Your burritos need more taste, perhaps some fried onion.
And for the love of GOD please provide some salsas and salad like cucumbers, green salsa, red salsa and lemons. (for free)
If you have been to MEXICO in all our taquerias ALL! we provide lemon, salsas, radish, etc to put on your taco.
FREE OF CHARGE.
NOT EVEN IN MEXICO WE ARE AS TIGHT AS YOU.
GIVE A LITTLE MATE!
as good as you are for charging 6$ for one taco be good with the costumers and put your prices down.
not that i will be back but maybe that way you will have more clients?
I know tofino is expensive but you crossed the line mate.
You are not even a restaurant.. get it?
Just ok for me, sorry.
GOOD LUCK AND I HOPE YOU CAN UNDERSTAND MY POINT OF VIEW.
CHEERS ;) -
Review from Colin M.
Vancouver, BC
6/25/2010 4 photos
There is a Taco Truck in Tofino !
Everybody knows what that means, if you have ever been South of the border you know that the Taco Trucks are all about authentic Mexican food. The fish tacos are great. This is the place where you find locals eating all the time. Just Go ! It's that good and that simple. -
Review from Gregory A.
9/7/2011
My family and me stopped here for lunch after a great morning out fishing. I had the fish taco. I am from Vegas and go to southern Cal for fish tacos quite often. I would rather have them @ Tacofino than anyplace I have had them down in Cali. Yes they are a tad on the expensive side but it is Tofino.
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Review from Joe L.
Vancouver, BC
The fish taco is by far the "bestest" I've ever had. I know there is no such word but I could not find another word to describe my inability not to walk back to the truck after finishing my first order on my first visit.
The fish taco is simply heavenly. Inside each warm soft taco shell are pieces of crunchy fried white fish topped with lettuce and freshly made salsa and drizzled with mayonnaise. Every bite has crunch, chewiness, heat and chill and is packed with flavour. The beef taco was equally juicy with tender beef pieces. The mango coconut liquado is a must-have compliment on a hot sunny day.
I had lived in California for 10 years and Tacofino at the western edge of Canada has the best tacos I've had. No wonder I never acquired the taste Cal-Mex cuisine when I was living in California! -
Review from elaine w.
Tofino, BC
10/22/2011
as a tofino local, i have to say this place has some of the best food in tofino. just amazing. i just can't say enough good things about the menu, i have tried nearly everything they offer. a personal favourite is the gringa, which i like to describe as a taco and quesadilla hybrid. also the freshies. friendly service, even on the days where the line is 6 deep and a long. i wish they could park in my driveway because i could easily eat there on a daily basis.
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Review from Evangeline R.
Calgary, AB
9/1/2011
I was in town for surf lessons and I was recommended to eat here by my instructors. It was the best fish tacos I'd ever had! The fresh salsa was delicious, and the fish was cooked perfectly. The fish burritos were also fantastic! It was one of the highlights of my trip and I can't stop raving about it!
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Review from Paul K.
Toronto, ON
9/13/2010
Our friends told us about this great fish taco truck, hidden way at the back of a little cluster of surf shops and outdoor restaurants near the Chesterman Beach road. As good as the fish tacos in San Diego, and almost as good as the ones in Loreto or La Paz, Mexico! Phenomenal, and the "gringas" [think quesadillas] are also awesome. Be sure to hit Tofitian coffee and Wildside grill as well!
