Tacolicious
A small regional chain begun as a food stand in San Francisco’s Ferry
Building and featuring crowds of avid millennial patrons, Tacolicious
has no compunction to be authentic, delivering re-imagined
tacos in a noisy environment at two South Bay locations as well as
in the city. Chic and urban, Tacolicious uses organic, non-GMO
tortillas, naturally, and delivers a host of exciting offerings. Biggest
hits are the house-made chorizo, “shot and a beer” braised chicken
and guajillo-braised beef. The vegetarian options are swoon worthy,
like a roasted cauliflower taco wrapped in queso Oaxaca with
piquillo peppers, special sauce and shredded romaine. Or dive into
the kale, butternut squash and crunchy pepita taco or a version
with mushroom “carnitas” that is meat-free. The modern, fresh
mindset is seen in non-taco choices and it’s fun to wash down just
about anything with a pineapple-infused tequila cocktail rimmed
with toasted coconut salt. 300 Santana Row, San Jose; 632 Emerson
St., Palo Alto, 415/649-6077; tacolicious.com
Zona Rosa
Raves over the outstanding cooking at the original spot in San
Jose’s Rose Garden neighborhood spawned a second location in
downtown Los Gatos but both are superb places to munch on a
slew of delicious, handmade tacos in a cozy, friendly environment.
Of course, the tortillas—only one per taco instead of the usual
two—are house-made, the ingredients are fresh and the recipes
FROM TOP: COURTESY OF SUN OF WOLF; CHRIS SCHMAUCH; OPPOSITE: COURTESY OF MILAGROS LATIN KITCHEN; PREVIOUS SPREAD: AUBRIE PICK
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