Taco King
Taco King is a San Luis Obispo, CA taco spot in the Japantown area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 739 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Japantown, San Luis Obispo
- •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.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Taco King serve?+
Taco King is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Taco King located?+
Taco King is at 158 Higuera St ste b, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA, in the Japantown neighborhood of San Luis Obispo, California.
Is Taco King good?+
Taco King has a 4.5★ average across 739 Google reviews — loved by locals by San Luis Obispo taco standards.
How expensive is Taco King?+
Taco King sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a San Luis Obispo taquería.
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