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Just outside San Francisco, along California’s Central Coast, lies a gorgeous oceanside dining location offering tacos, burritos, frozen cocktails, and more! Featuring a modern interior and outdoor dining on the beach, this restaurant has become a wildly popular destination for travelers to the area.

With expansive views of the Pacific Ocean and surfboard parking near the outdoor patio, this is the perfect spot for beachgoers to catch some grub after a long day on the shore. Taco Bell Cantina in Pacifica, California, offers visitors an expectation-defying experience combined with all the old familiar comforts of a favorite fast food chain.

The Most Beautiful Taco Bell In The World

Pacifica Taco Bell Exterior
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A sunny day at Pacifica's Taco Bell Cantina

Those who go in search of the most beautiful dining destinations in the world should look no further than Taco Bell in Pacifica, California. Pacifica is a laid-back beach town just thirty minutes outside San Francisco, known for its long sandy beaches and world-class surfing. This fast food haunt along California’s Highway 1 was converted from an A&W Restaurant franchise in the 1980s and remodeled as recently as 2019.

Pacifica Taco Bell Interior
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A photo of the interior of the Taco Bell in Pacifica, California.

As part of its remodel, the Taco Bell in Pacifica took on a glamorous facelift. It was transformed into the kind of trendy, modern space generally not associated with the franchise’s brand. Upon reopening, the location unveiled a color palette of crisp whites and tranquil blues, modern light fixtures, and a cozy fireplace where Taco Bell fanatics could sit and enjoy their Crunchwrap Supreme while watching ocean waves flirt with the shore outside. The location also boasts a mural designed by local artist Nora Bruhn and wrap-around windows showcasing panoramic views of the California coast.

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The Pacifica Taco Bell Is Famous For Its Stunning Beachside Location

Pacifica Taco Bell Ocean View
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The view of Pacifica State Beach from inside Taco Bell

The Taco Bell in Pacifica is a marvel for its modern interior design aesthetic, but the outdoor patio is what really draws diners into this particular restaurant. Nestled immediately adjacent to Pacifica State Beach, this location offers beachgoers the opportunity to fill up on an après surf feast comprising all the familiar comfort of Taco Bell favorites. But, of course, those without a board still flock to the patio to scarf down tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and chalupas with the kind of ocean-front proximity most five-star eateries can’t even match.

Pacifica Taco Bell Surfboard Parking
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Pacifica Taco Bell offers on-site surfboard parking.

Pacifica’s Taco Bell caters to beach bums. The deck features ample seating and an outdoor walk-up window explicitly designed for hungry folks with sandy feet. Surfers heading in from the water may also utilize surfboard parking just outside the front entrance. This is the perfect spot to enjoy a casual (yet memorable!) seaside meal with friends, family, and even fur babies! Outdoor dining areas here are dog-friendly, and pets are welcome at the adjoining Pacifica State Beach. With so many features designed with beachgoers in mind, it’s safe to say that Taco Bell in Pacifica understands the needs of its clientele.

As If All This Weren’t Enough, The Pacifica Taco Bell Also Serves Alcoholic Beverages!

Pacifica Taco Bell Baja Blast
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A Baja Blast Twisted Freeze with Pacifica State Beach in the background

After renovations in 2019, the Pacifica location officially opened its doors as a Taco Bell Cantina, making it one of several unique Taco Bells worldwide that serve alcoholic beverages. In addition to staple menu items like Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, the Cheesy Gordita Crunch, and the Crunchwrap Supreme, the Pacifica Taco Bell offers local beer and wine selections and a boozy take on a Taco Bell classic.

Twisted Freezes are alcoholic slushies meant to be enjoyed by those age 21 and over looking to add a little extra layer of relaxation to their beachside taco session. The Pacifica Taco Bell serves Twisted Freezes in several equally delicious varieties, including the Cantina Margarita, Beach Berry, Piña Colada, and the Mountain Dew Baja Breeze- an adult version of the famed Baja Blast, a delightful elixir available exclusively at Taco Bell franchises, which is only made sweeter by the addition of some crushed ice and a little of the good stuff! Travelers opting to supplement their Pacifica Taco Bell order with a specialty Twisted Freeze seize the opportunity to really indulge in the beachside cabana fantasy. Cheers to that!

Pacifica Taco Bell Outdoor Dining
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A Pacifica Taco Bell diner enjoys a snack with his dogs on the outdoor patio 

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Travelers to California’s Central Coast, don’t miss out on an opportunity to visit the world’s most beautiful Taco Bell! With a modern atmosphere, cozy fireplace seating, an outdoor patio worthy of a five-star beach resort, and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, there’s no better place to enjoy a cocktail and a familiar comfort meal. The Pacifica Taco Bell offers fast food favorites to those looking to live slowly, if only just for the afternoon. So sit back, relax, and “Live Más” at the picturesque Pacifica Taco Bell.