Sancho's Tacos — Restaurant in Oceanside

FINALLY got a chance to check out Sancho's Tacos in the heart of downtown Oceanside, steps from the pier and beaches. This taco shop first opened up in Huntington Beach in 2010 and now they have six locations spanning SoCal. The interior of this place is nuts: oversized super-glossy tufted vinyl upholstered seating, framed artwork nailed to the ceilings, dazzling splashes of paint on all surfaces, vintage lighting hung on chains and if you're scared of clowns, this carnival turned restaurant is probably not the place you want to come to for lunch.

It's really beyond cool and I wish more places had the nerve to spice up the decor in wild ways like this.

One caveat: there isn't a whole lot of seating. Sure there's a patio, but if you aren't able to nab an inside table and it's cold outside, you're out of luck. Large groups are not advisable.

The food was good. The meat had a slight sweetness to it that was unexpected but still tasty. If you order chips & salsa, get the side of melted cheese (ala Miguel's Cocina) to go with it

Prices are about par considering this is the touristy part of Oceanside. We ordered: (2) O.G. Tacos Tri-Tip - ($3.75) Federale Taco Carnitas - ($3.75) Pounder's Carnal Fish Taco - ($5.75) CaliGuey Burrito - ($12.25) Full Order of Chips & Salsa - ($4.50) Cali Creamin & Stone Beers - (~$10 each)

Bill came to $63.28 with tip. A bit pricey for some tacos but worth the visit, experience (and Yelp review) and at the time of this writing, I'm still quite full from eating a whole bag of...

🌮 I ate here with my friend and teammate Amanda. We plan to explore some of the neighborhoods in North County San Diego to check out Real Estate opportunities for our clients and HIGHLIGHT some of the local businesses in those areas. 🤗

🌮 Sancho’s Tacos has a few other locations in Southern California. This particular one in Oceanside has been open for 7-ish years and the Bar area is approximately 2-ish years old. There used to be booth seating, before they were approved to build the bar portion.

🌮 Jacob (Cowboy Hat) was our Bartender and recommended some tasty tacos and beverages to try.

🌮 We had the following and it was all sooooo tasty!

Surf & Turf Tacos - Angus Try Tip, Sautéed Shrimp, Sour Cream, Cabbage, Pico De Gallo and Chipotle Sauce.

Flounder Pounder - Grilled Marinated Fish, Cabbage & Cilantro, Crema Fresca, Salsa Verde and Chubbie Sauce

Pounder’s Carnal - Hand Dipped, Beer Battered fish on a Flour Tortilla topped with Cabbage, Pico, Chipotle and Sour Cream

Skrimps - Grilled to Order Shrimp, Sautéed in Real Butter with Fresh Garlic and Parsley, Fresh Cabbage, Pice De Gallo and Chipotle Sauce

😋 If you’re looking for a quick bite, a satisfying lunch, or a delicious dinner, and you’re also in the mood for some adult beverages, Sancho’s Tacos is the place to be! The atmosphere is so vibrant and the service is top-notch. You’ll definitely have...

Great food! We had 2 Federale Tacos, featuring tender & tasty carnitas meat. The Chubbie Sauce had a bit too much sweet, in its flavor profile, for me. The capper was Sancho's Nachos. They looked like something I might dream about...so delightfully cheesy, plus packed with incredible flavor, from their creamy, nicely-cooked whole beans, cilantro & onion. The super crispy tortilla chips provided the perfect scooping vehicle, for these nachos to sail peacefully into my belly!

An explosion of color decorates the walls & ceiling inside Sancho's Tacos. It's as if a Rainbow Unicorn with mad art skills decorated this place. You'll be mesmerized, if you stare at all the intricate details, both on the walls, as well as overhead.

They have approx. 8-10 killer beer choices on tap here, & the Boulevard Joker's Wit was super tasty today!

Give this place a shot! There are so many different types of tacos here, no doubt you'll find one you love. Sancho's Nachos may be the best thing on their menu, as they're downright...