Fun Drinks and Bites at Tacofino

A few weeks ago, after having a few drinks and bites at La Fabrique St George (post on that to come), the boy and I wandered around the area and found Tacofino. I have been to their Hastings location before (see post here) but this location was new for me. They were surprisingly not busy and we got a seat immediately. This was just a snack but so delicious that we will definitely be back for more. 

For the drinks, I chose the Habenero Mango ($11.50). I love it when my drinks have a hint of spice so this concoction made with cazadores blanco, aperol, mango puree, fresh lime, habanero bitters with freshly muddled cilantro was perfect. 

The other drink on the left is their Classic Lime Margarita ($11.50)with cazadores blanco, cointreau, fresh lime and agave. Oh, and if you're like me, ask them to make it spicy! 

So as mentioned, we had already eaten a bit earlier, we just got their Grilled Chicken Tacos ($8). The chicken had a soy marinade and then topped with a bit of tamarind mayo slaw then smothered with an edamame chimichurri. Bursting with flavour, this really hit the spot! I was surprised by how much chicken there was so it was really satisfying. Can't wait to go back for more! 

Tacofino Revisited

I fell in love with Spicy Margaritas when I first went to Tacofino a few years ago and have been craving it in these hot summer days. So naturally, I had to give in to my desires. They have Margarita Mondays, so instead of $10, it's only $8. And how do they make it spicy? They use a habanero tequila! And that salted rim is everything!   

Tacofino is well-known for their fresh Tortilla Chips and Salsa Fresca, so that's what we got to start. Margaritas and Chips. That's happiness right there. The margaritas were spicy enough and those warm tortilla chips will likely come back to haunt me in my dreams tonight. The Guacamole is $3 extra, but SO WORTH IT! The creaminess of the guac added with the homemade salsa sitting atop those fresh tortilla chips are a perfect trifecta. 

We ordered a trio of Tacos, this is the Albacore Tuna: It's a few slices of fresh tuna tossed in soy and sesame oil. Then add the salsa fresca from the chips and some fresh seaweed (aka wakame) and some wasabi mayo. My least favourite part of this is the ginger but that is totally a personal preference. (I don't eat it on a sashimi platter either).

A special that's only available on their dinner menu is their Grilled Wagyu Steak Taco. The beef is laced with some black garlic mayo and some pickled vegetables. The jalapenos are placed to the side along with the lime. If you are feeling brave, add the jalapenos and squeeze some lime juice on top. Trust me, spice and citrus work with meat. 

Their other fish taco is simply called the Fish Taco. Made with slightly breaded and crispy Pacific Cod, this taco is topped with some shredded cabbage and a light chipotle mayo. And again, we see the salsa fresca. I swear, they put that on everything! It's a bit messy but well worth the effort! 
I didn't save room for dessert but they have a lime curd vaso that I would like to get to know next time I'm there.