Tacofino - Yaletown

Cuisine: Mexican

The Down Low: The evening tater tots will give you a mini heart attack

Favorite Dish: The beef burrito (they describe it on their menu with a lot more detail and finesse)

Music Set: The album High Noon from the Arkells

Tacofino Taco Bar has a couple of locations in Metro Vancouver. I know of one other in Gastown. As the name suggests, the restaurant originated in Tofino and has since gained popularity beyond the surfing, hipster crowds at the beach. Food preparation is quick and the setting is informal. Maybe one of the only places on my restaurant circuit where I don't look out of place in my regular sweatpants and flatbrim caps attire.

You will walk away from this restaurant heavy! I normally have a little penguin shuffle after a big meal there. Gym or squash is essential before a visit, with a trip to the little boy's room to freshen up afterwards. Careful in there.

Even looking at the food makes me feel full

Taco Bell NEVER again

Fresh pineapples are hung from the ceiling with care

The staff all have part time jobs as baristas and latte artists. If you show up to an interview without an accent or any of the following hipster starter pack items, better start updating your resume for elsewhere.

Long board storage next to the restrooms

Staff get paid double the month of November

A very unpractical mini beanie for Vancouver's rain

Hand made by a broke Aussie and sold at a fair trade market

I one day expect to walk in and see Michael Cera working the counter

Tasty dreams,

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