What's better as a Tuesday pick-me-up than some deliciously affordable taco specials? Taco Tuesday is a beloved institution in San Francisco that the locals look forward to weekly, and here are the best deals around to try for their high quality service and impressively low prices.
See also: Your Ultimate San Francisco Mezcal Guide
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2312 Market St.; 415-829-3609 / Website
Taco Boys is a small but absolutely spectacular stop along Market when in the vibrant Castro. This is a lowkey and cozy shop that generously dishes up a truly expansive menu of all the Mexican comfort classics fast and easy, especially with its delightful $2 Taco Tuesday specials!
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741 Valencia St.; 415-649-6077 / Website
Mosto is the ultimate swanky must-visit for lusciously tender Al Pastor tacos on Valencia, not to mention the grand Mezcal selection, offering over 300 types! Come to this chic and intimate cove, softly illuminated by fun mason jars, on a Tuesday to score irresistible $2 taco deals from 5 to 7 p.m., which pair magnificently with a premier drink during happy hour.
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741 Valencia St.; 415-649-6077 / Website
Tacolicious, adjacent to Mosto, shares a door with the dimly sleek hangout but exudes a contrastingly colorful and airy atmosphere. This is a more casual and bright space with a Taco Tuesday that kicks off at 5 p.m. and entails six build-your-own “Old School Tacos” for $24, along with a $38 pitcher of margarita.
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3115 Fillmore St.; 415-796-3534 / Website
Get out of the Tuesday slump with the help of Tacko, a trusted Marina hangout with a clean and fun retro aesthetic. Here, the tacos and Tecate beers are $2 all day. The special stays in high demand due to the excellent quality of moist and tender options, including carnitas, carne asada and vegetarian.
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299 9th St.; 415-255-2982 / Website
Folsom's Azucar offers the ultimate treat of all-you-can-eat tacos for $15 from 4 to 10 p.m. If you need a cozy place to fill up on and relax mid-week, Azucar is as sweet as it gets.
Want to learn even more about the incredible Mexican food culture in San Francisco? We dove deep into the history of the Mission-Style Burrito, a classic we’re proud to rep—and eat!
Photography by: Jarritos Mexican Soda/Unsplash
