Why Tacofino White Rock Is Already the Town’s Go-To Spot for Tacos

If you’ve spent any time in White Rock, you already know this town loves good food. So when a spot like Tacofino shows up, it doesn’t just open quietly—it becomes part of the local rhythm almost overnight. And after sitting down with Sean Collins and Gino Di Domenico, I get why.

Tacofino’s story is one of those “started small, grew big” tales that people love to hear. What began as a single food truck serving tacos out of Tofino, has now become a full-blown movement across BC. And White Rock was lucky enough to score one of their restaurants right here on Johnston Road.

Sean and Gino talked about how Tacofino has always been about more than just tacos. It’s about surf culture, community, and a little bit of irreverence that makes the whole thing fun. The food is bold, messy in the best way, and the kind that makes you want to order “just one more” even when you’re already full.

What struck me most was how much pride they take in keeping the vibe true to its roots. “It’s about the experience,” they explained. “We want people to feel like they’re part of something laid-back and welcoming, no matter which Tacofino they visit.” And you can feel that in the White Rock location—the colors, the music, the energy—it all screams beach-town casual while still delivering seriously good food.

And let’s be real: once you’ve had their legendary fish tacos or their Diablo cookies, you’ll understand why people keep coming back. It’s food with personality, and Sean and Gino make sure that personality shines through in every plate.

The best part? It’s not pretentious. Tacofino has this way of making you feel like you’re just hanging out with friends—friends who happen to make ridiculously good tacos.

If you haven’t been yet, check them out at:

📍 1405 Johnston Rd, White Rock, BC, V4B 3Z4

🗓️ Open: Sunday-Thursday 11am to 9pm and Friday-Saturday until 10pm

You can also find them online at tacofino.com, ☎️ (672) 896-2480 📧 whiterock@tacofino.com.

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