Not too long ago my dad asked me to join him for lunch and suggested Nikos in Magnolia. I had never been but am always willing to try a new (new to me) Greek spot. It’s easy to spot with the blue and white exterior and the Greek flag proudly hanging outside. You have to love that it’s still family run and is genuinely a cute little neighborhood spot. Nothing crazy and lavish…great authentic food at affordable prices. *I ate light this day (soup and salad) however my dad enjoyed a Greek stable…the gyro! And boy did it look good. I would recommend that if you go…that or the Chicken Souvlaki which I hear is a fan favorite.

Avgolemono – a very traditional Greek soup consisting of egg, lemon, chicken, chicken broth and rice. I LOVE it! It’s what I grew up eating…kind of like the Greek version of chicken noodle soup (but better:)). The lemon brightens it up and adds that much more flavor. Try it!

Tacolicious – San Francisco, CA

January 20, 2012

Mexican, San Francisco

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Tacolicious – San Francisco, CA

It seems like ever since I moved from SF that new restaurants have been popping up like crazy which makes it even harder for me to decide where to eat when I go back to visit. Tacolicious in the Marina is new to me and I finally got the chance to try it out. Located on Chestnut close to Fillmore it’s such a cute spot. Not huge inside but there are great windows facing the street that slide open on a nice day. All in all it’s a great location and the decor couldn’t be more perfect.

I loved everything I tried! And if I were to go back I’d love to try the Aztec Chicken Soup, Shrimp a la Diabla, Rock Cod Taco, and the Traditional Churros with Mexican Hot Chocolate…um…yes please!

Grilled Squid Veracruz – tomato-caper sauce, olives, garbanzo beans, cilantro

Marina Girl Salad – romaine, avocado, cucumber, radishes, pumpkin seeds, cotija cheese & added grilled shrimp

Shot-and-a-Beer Braised Chicken Taco…DE-LISH!

Tacko – San Francisco, CA

December 7, 2011

California Cuisine, Mexican, San Francisco

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Tacko – San Francisco, CA

While on a quick trip to SF my husband and I took some time one afternoon to walk around the Marina, our old neighborhood, and stumbled upon Tacko. I immediately noticed that the menu mentioned “Nick’s Way” which for those who are familiar with SF know is from Nick’s Crispy Tacos up on Polk Street…an old favorite of ours.

Long story short, it turns out “Nick” and his business partner split ways and this is Nick’s new place. It’s definitely a nicer environment for a food establishment. I think anything beats eating inside a nightclub during the day:) The food was excellent…so much so that we went two days in a row. On a nice day the front windows slide open and like any place in the Marina, there’s always great people watching.

I recommend the Pollo Taco Nick’s Way and my husband would most definitely tell anyone to get the California Burrito (a burrito with french fries in it). As a past San Diego resident, this burrito is hard to come by outside of SD so he will eat any one he comes upon and this one passed the test.

Grilled corn and black bean taco salad with chickenThe lobster roll…a little pricey but very tasty!