Nick's Rockaway — tacos in Pacifica, CA

Nick's Rockaway

4.5· 3,135 Google reviews·$$·Rockaway Beach

Nick's Rockaway is a Pacifica, CA taco spot in the Rockaway Beach area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 3,135 Google reviews.

Rating
4.5
Loved by locals
Reviews
3,135
Google reviews
Price
$$
Mid-range
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Group dinnerSit-down meal

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Reasonable mid-range pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Rockaway Beach, Pacifica
  • •Strong Google review volume

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Sit-down restaurant
Neighborhood
Rockaway Beach, Pacifica
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cards usually accepted

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Nick's Rockaway serve?+

Nick's Rockaway is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Nick's Rockaway located?+

Nick's Rockaway is at 100 Rockaway Beach Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044, USA, in the Rockaway Beach neighborhood of Pacifica, California.

Is Nick's Rockaway good?+

Nick's Rockaway has a 4.5★ average across 3,135 Google reviews — loved by locals by Pacifica taco standards.

How expensive is Nick's Rockaway?+

Nick's Rockaway sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Pacifica taquería.

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