Upon
moving to the city from Los Angeles, home of great Mexican food, I was on the
hunt for an awesome, yet affordable Mexican spot that I could frequent. A few
weeks into living here, I found Taco Shop at Underdog’s in the inner sunset,
which instantly became my new favorite restaurant in the city after my first
visit. From their excellent food to their fun atmosphere, Taco Shop is
definitely a place that everyone needs to check out.
Their
chicken tacos are my favorite thing on the menu and for a few extra dollars you
can get the tacos “Nick’s Way,” which is their signature style. “Nick’s Way,”
includes a grilled, crispy corn tortilla wrapped inside a soft, regular
tortilla. Additionally, you also get Jack cheese, pinto beans, pico de gallo,
and a huge serving of their delicious guacamole. The first bit is magic, and
every bit after just makes you want more and more. One chicken taco “Nick’s
Way,” is about five dollars, which I’ll admit does seem a bit pricey, but with
all the awesome amenities on it, it’s worth it.
I
also came on one of their most crowded nights of the week Taco Tuesday. Every
Tuesday at Taco shop, there are two-dollar tacos and three-dollar Tecates. The
tacos are their “Mexican street style” ones, which are pretty basic (choice of
meat, cilantro, and onions), but still delicious. If you want “Nick’s Way,”
it’s still around the same price as any other night. However, as a college student,
chicken tacos for two dollars and cheap beer, is really all I could ask for. So
after about two tacos and two beers, my total for the night was around ten
dollars.
If
you plan on coming on a Tuesday, prepare yourself. This is not a date spot or a
place to have intimate conversations. This Tuesday night as well as all the
other Tuesdays I’ve been, is normally packed with people. Majority of the crowd
are college students, so this is also not a place for older folks trying to
enjoy a nice sit down dinner either. Although there is seating, it’s very
limited. I found myself standing for most of the night, or if you’re lucky you
might be able to grab a seat at the bar.
The
atmosphere, especially on Tuesdays, reminds me of a college party. Kids
pounding three-dollar drinks at the bar, loud hip music blasting, and there are
even a couple arcade games throughout the restaurant. This is definitely a
great place to go with friends and socialize with other college students. Because
it’s so busy, it took a while to get my food, so prepare for the wait and to
possibly be standing while eating your food. However, all the servers and
bartenders are extremely welcoming and do their best to accommodate you, which
I appreciated. Even though it’s not your typical restaurant with a table and
waiter, the energy is lively and perfect for college students just looking to
have a good night out.
Compared
to my other meals of the day, Taco shop was without a doubt the highlight. The
warm, crispy tortilla that carried delicious, seasoned chicken, fresh pico and
guacamole, along with pinto beans and jack cheese was delightful compared to
the slice of pizza I had earlier in the day. Overall, on a scale of one to ten,
I’d rate this place a nine. It was also rated the best sports bar in San
Francisco last year, so everyone should come check it out.
Taco
Shop at Underdogs
1824
Irving Street San Francisco, CA 94122
415.566.8700
Hours:
11:30 to midnight everyday
Price
Range: $5-$10
Drinks:
$3-$10
Dress
Code: Casual
Credit
Cards: All major
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