Tacomania

Great place for tacos. Small parking lot that shares with an apartment complex so there's only a handful of spaces for the restaurant. There is some street parking right out front. Both times I've been here, we sat on the patio so that my dog could sit with us, and it is a remarkably clean patio! It's also got a lot of seating and the chairs are comfy and the tables sturdy. Not always the case with small joints that offer outdoor seating areas. They have lamb tacos only on the weekend. I'm not a lamb fan though the people I've gone with who are really loved it. You can also buy it by the pound or half pound on weekends. Their chips are tasty, though they do charge for them. They have a simple menu and they don't have guacamole, just avocado that you can add to your order. However the salsa bar is simple but effective with their take on orange sauce being really quite good. I liked it better than La Victoria orange sauce, though I haven't compared it to Iguanas revamped take (a lot of heavy orange sauce competition in the area). They are probably a little pricier than average street tacos you can find from other, smaller joints. But the atmosphere here is great and they do have daily specials, they keep it looking spotless and everyone there is very friendly and efficient. Also the horchata was nice, I'm not a fan of when it is overly sweet and this totally hit the spot.

4 stars for the setting because the facility is very clean. Casual decor. Came on a Wednesday night and the place was not busy. 2 Stars for the food. Our group ordered the 2 for 1 El Pastor taco deal and a couple of burritos. The taco is the best deal and I think taste wise, it was also the best. The carnitas n the burritos tasted like the pre-made packaged meat I can buy at the local grocery store. Similarly, the beans tasted like it's from a can. Don't think we'll come back to this place giving the number of other options around.

I dont agree with the price being right at all. The tacos are super tiny. I am at Taco Mania right now for my very first time. It is 2 x1 Wednesday Taco al pastor. I ordered a large drink, two Tacos al pastor and a steak taco for 8 and change. Didn't get a reciept and I feel like i just had a snack. Some places give you one taco for 4 bucks and you are full. I am regretting trying this place for lunch on my long day where I am not going to eat again until 9pm. The taste on my tacos was good, but for the money there are too many great taco places in the Bay Area to waste money here if you are hungry for substance.

I'm used to tacomania in San Jose but I checked this one out today and have to say it became my new favorite. Their salsas have good flavor and did not taste watered down. Bonuses on Wednesday for $1 AlPastos Tacos! With a bit of chips on the side. Really like the flavor and I'm a huge al pastor fan.