Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Berkeley
34 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Nice food truck with a complete menu with very kind people! All made at the moment and fresh. I loved the nachos! And will recommend the spicy..."
Christian Noack A.
"The food is so flavorful and give just enough heat. The family is beautiful and very nice, will continue to support..."
Brianna Gabriel
"I work around the corner from Tacos El Rey and it's been the thing I miss most since we started working from home. By far the best burrito that I've..."
Hannah Mackay
"This place has a seriously good 'n greasy burrito, but I keep having to ask for no beans cause the quantity they use is a little outrageous. It..."
Alexander Mccoy
"I'm used to Southern California tacos, the ones here are good but not mind blowing.
Al-Pastor is really good, check it..."
Van N
"Thys is the best taco shop I have visited in over ten years... No joke whatsoever. The meat is amazing, I received everything I asked for and it was..."
Samantha Go
"They are not "small" they are authentic, which of course is small. Meat is good. Nor are they pricey...$2 each which is reasonable, I can't..."
"This was my first time here. It's an unseasonably chilly eve and I find being inside here is warm, cheerful and welcoming.
I know this place is..."
Christoverre Kohler
"Always a hit. Fresh, high quality, authentic Mexican food. A wide array of choices. Love, love, love this..."
Tamra Rubin
"Superfriendly place. Great and quick service And the shrimp tacos are..."
Vice President SWEA SF
"loved the crispy tacos, will definitely come back when I'm in..."
Putri Emelli
"Good tacos here! You can even choose between 3 different kinds of beans. The ambiente is not the greatest but it's worth to go here for the food, it..."
Irina H
"Amazing! Some of the best Mexican food in the Bay..."
Asha Rubin
"Tasty fish and shrimp tacos at a very reasonable..."
"Mole was very good and my wife loved the fish tacos. The tamarindo cocktail was very good as well. Great place. We will definitely come back. When..."
Francisco Juarbe
"They have delicious food, great portions and awesome vibe! The staff is very friendly and the bartender is..."
Ivonne Gomez
"Great food. I know when word gets out this will be the restaurant to go to in the east bay for great latin food and a great atmosphere. We will make..."
Sandra Figueroa-Juarbe
"This restaurant used to be called T-Rex, and according to the owner, it changed over to La Calle 10 a couple months ago. I have been to the T-Rex on..."
Alan W.
"We ordered chicken sandwich, tacos, ceviche and cacti salad. All of them tasted great! The chicken sandwich was awesome, would order again! The cacti..."
Delasa Aghamirzaie
"The food is delicious, service is average but friendly, and it's conveniently located next to REI with a parking lot. The prices are a bit on the..."
Anubhav Jain
"Really flavorful food. This is a beautiful building, used to be the old TRex. Still has a nice bar and the service was quick and friendly. Parking..."
J Esparza
"Taco Tuesday is well worth heading in and ordering ALL the flavors. Even the veggie one is hands down a winner. It’s casual so don’t be in a..."
Tess Goff
"The food was great and service was great. We went for brunch and the traffic was pretty light. A lot of long tables so it's great for a group. We had..."
J. Jackson
"This place has THE mose delicious food. We had a serious problem, we ran out of room in our..."
"I celebrated my birthday this evening in this great place. I am glad to say that we passed a delightful evening and the place was unquestionably one..."
Edward T
"Excellent low key Mexican restaurant. Relatively small location, but no line on a Tuesday during normal dinner rush hour and the great burrito I had..."
M. E. Theis
"I was passing by with my husband looking for something to eat for breakfast when we stumbled upon this place. The staff was very polite & friendly ..."
Rashanda Franklin
"If you want a family run business that remembers you as a repeat customer, this is the place! About a year ago, they sourced different produce and..."
Adam Carl
"Great little Mexican joint right across the street from the downtown Berkeley BART station that serves up some good breakfast platters. The steak..."
A W
"The food here tastes a lot like the standard quick-mex chipotle, except you get the feeling that the ingredients are a bit fresher and there's a bit..."
"This is the best burrito in CA. I’ve traveled far and wide but there is no better burrito than carnitas super burrito with sour cream and..."
Hunter Swanson
"I go there sometimes to order food. I went there on Friday and ordered a super burrito but taste very salty where i only took a few bites and throw..."
Wing Nut
"Great food everytime fresh quality ingredients get the spinach wrap if you get a burrito. 10/10 Bay Area classic go to any location consistent taste..."
Jonny Sands
"One of the best taco and burrito restaurants that I have been..."
Benjamin Ruys
"Best carnitas I've ever tasted yet! Very tender. This place is a hidden..."
Cris B
"Absolutely one of my top 3 taquerias of all time. I have been eating here about 20 years, and every time I come back to the Bay area this is an..."
Jason Wilson
"Been my favorite burrito spot for years. They melt the cheese right onto the tortilla. Great beans and rice.
Always quite busy so if you don't like..."
"We made a reservation for the outdoor seating. It's a nice space, but the tables are small and very close together. The couple we sat next to seemed..."
Steve Nobu
"Comal Next Door is a great option for a quick but delicious meal. I usually order/pay on their website and the food is ready within 15 minutes!..."
Kirsten Clausen
"I love their burritos and sometimes will get their chicken or tofu burritos for our staff/office meals. Thank you for making such amazing and solid..."
Wenter S.
"As much as I am a born and raised east bay person, I will admit that SF wins the burrito competition. Or… I would have admitted it, until I tried..."
Lindsay M.
"Prices were decent. Food was good. Their few cocktail drinks were nice.
Small space. Didn't even notice it existed for 6 months...
It works. I've..."
"More than a indoor taco stand. I go thirtiy-ish minutes, too and fro, for those crispy beef tacos. The place is very simple and leans towards a..."
Robert Couto
"Very good Mexican food. My Girlfriend and I went here on a Friday afternoon. The setting is casual and the service was great. The food came out..."
Jerry Flores
"We've lived in Berkeley for a year and have been underwhelmed with the Mexican food. That is no longer the case. What a great spot for affordable,..."
Brendan M
"I walked in and asked to fill my water bottle up and the owner pulled a cold pitcher from the fridge. I didn’t even buy anything. What a nice,..."
"While visiting the bay area on vacation, Picante was recommended to us by our local friends. It was easily the best, freshest Mexican I have ever..."
Jessica Walthall
"This place is a family favorite. I remember when the kids were much younger and they would watch the fresh tortillas being made. They would then run..."
Jeff Caballero
"This place cranks out literally hundreds of meals every day yet the quality of the food is top notch. I recommend the enchiladas verde buy its all..."
Bill Garnett
"Fast and friendly staff food was great, Margarita awesome taste & Flan off the chart! Cashier (Rubi if I'm not mistaken was the best) will definitely..."
David Gasca
"Okay so I eat tons of Picante but today’s lunch blew me away...enchiladas mole was on point. The mole was so good and chicken inside super moist..."
Colette Maser
"Great food, excellent vegetarian options, fast service & cheery atmosphere - highly recommend the veggie..."
Peggy Ichinose
"Awesome food, chili relleno was just like Mom's, best Cafe Ola..."
Lisa Shaw
"Love this spot it's on point!! The food the drinks the service ALL GOOD!!..."
Trenton Lewis
"Best chips and guacamole ever! Have been going for years, had the special yesterday, carnitas gorditas, yummy!! Unfortunately the Azteca soup was..."
Melissa White Sadler
"One of my favorite restaurants in the Bay Area!! Amazing for groups and parties..."
"Visit for nostalgia and it is double the price from 2010. No longer cash only, portion seems smaller than memory, but still..."
sbbcampervan
"If you want a burrito, there's no reason to go anywhere else. You'll get the best one here.
Not sure what the reviews complaining about being..."
Samuel Pfister
"Great authentic Mexican cuisine with a homemade vibe that beats out generic fast food places. It’s cheap in prices and high in quality. Always..."
Richard Modling
"La Burrita is a staple for UC Berkeley students. The burritos are tasty and at $8-11 affordable on a student budget. Additionally, the restaurant is..."
Beat A. Schwendimann
"My fav Mexican restaurant in Berkeley. Has been around for decades. Quick service. Fresh. And..."
Bri C
"The best Mexican Food I’ve had in the Bay Area! Their shredded beef, carne asada fries, and homemade salsas are next level. If you like Mexican..."
Carne Asada Plate and Chips with Guacamole and Salsa
Chilaquiles
Mexico City Style Queso
sopes
Asada and Shrimp Fajitas
Flan
Juice
Chicken Fajitas
Tortilla Soup
Michelada
Aguas Frescas
Beef Fajitas
Chicken Nachos
Carnitas Burrito
Tapas
Platanos Maduros
Fish Taco
Nopales Con Huevos
Tacos
Barbacoa Lamb
Burrito
Mole Poblano Flautas
Mexican
Latin
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
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"It was raining the other day, and we were damn hungry so ended up landing to this Mexican place. The pork softshell tacos and tamrind soda was just..."
Shrikant Limaye
"When I moved to the Bay Area 27 years ago, getting a burrito was a religious experience. As the years passed, typical burro tastiness gradually..."
Dale Combs
"I had a pretty authentic, pretty good carnitas burrito. Could there have been more meat in it? Yes, but it was pretty good. Their iced tea was wayyy..."
Summer
"I have been here a couple of times. I enjoy the fish burrito or tacos and the veggie burrito is very good. Their nachos I love and my dad never..."
Kalimah Muhammad
"I got the grilled fish taco and it was super fresh and light. As good as my taco was, my boyfriend's chimichanga was the big time winner. Filled with..."
Carissa
"Cheap good food!. Cheap good food with friendly service!! Every time I passed this place it was busy, it seems like it is a favorite spot for locals..."
Imageseer
"Good food and service- seems clean and fresh- Carnitas was tasty. Will be sampling more on the menu..."
"Awesome place for burritos! Super tasty! Great salsas and chips! Definitely going back! We went with the kids and the staff was friendly and helpful!..."
Fernando Bernasconi
"I would recommend the California burrito. It's a common thing in Southern California, but this is the only place in the area (that I'm aware of) that..."
Valden Kamph
"We both had regular burritos. Spicy pork and regular chicken. Good sized, chips included, salsa bar well stocked. Chips are very tasty! Meat well..."
Mason Leach
"By far the best Mexican place in Berkeley. Come in and meet Massoud the owner and tell him how much you enjoyed his food as..."
Chad Hodges
"Just pay for the chips and salsa.
Friendly, cheap and..."
Elise Knudson
"Massoud and his crew do it right! Authentic as it gets and with the perfect spice for a perfect..."
Steven Garcia
"Great food, awesome salsa, friendly stuff what more could you ask..."
Paul Wick
"Best customer service! Bomb..."
Mandy Dodds
"Muy buen lugar los tacos muy sabrosos. Grasias..."
Rafael Ortiz
"Aka Pollo Picante during the limited menu offering there doing during covid
Really amazing spicy fried chicken sandwich. It comes dusted with..."
Dave Young
"I usually always order the tostada salad bowl which is the best thing here (at least I think so). They fry the tortilla on the spot so it takes a few..."
Michelle
"$1.95 street tacos. Happy Hour 2-3 pm which does not include carne asada or shrimp: still an amazing deal.
I stopped by and had the carne asada...it..."
"This is my go-to burrito place in Berkeley. Not only is the quality of the food top notch (really excellent carnitas), but the food is consistently..."
David Chan
"Delicious Mexican food at reasonable prices. Pollo Verde is spicy and so good, Al Pastor likewise. Super tacos with rice, beans and all the toppings..."
"This is the best burrito in CA. I’ve traveled far and wide but there is no better burrito than carnitas super burrito with sour cream and..."
Hunter Swanson
"I go there sometimes to order food. I went there on Friday and ordered a super burrito but taste very salty where i only took a few bites and throw..."
Wing Nut
"Great food everytime fresh quality ingredients get the spinach wrap if you get a burrito. 10/10 Bay Area classic go to any location consistent taste..."
Jonny Sands
"One of the best taco and burrito restaurants that I have been..."
Benjamin Ruys
"Best carnitas I've ever tasted yet! Very tender. This place is a hidden..."
Cris B
"Absolutely one of my top 3 taquerias of all time. I have been eating here about 20 years, and every time I come back to the Bay area this is an..."
Jason Wilson
"Been my favorite burrito spot for years. They melt the cheese right onto the tortilla. Great beans and rice.
Always quite busy so if you don't like..."
"The best of all worlds-- great owner; great chefs (ask for Tony!); great service; great cocktails; great patio; great patrons!!!
Why risk missing..."
Johann Christine Alcaraz
"Fantastic place to watch the Mundial!!! Tacos tacos tacos tequila tequila mezcal..."
Roland Robles
"Wowza! And unexpected surprise. Really great food and delicious cocktail. Super friendly service really great spot. So glad I accidentally..."
Amey Shaw
"El Patio is soo good. Sunday Brunch is on point. The crew makes your experience one to remember. Thank you El Patio for being..."
David Bruce-Wayne Banks
"Update: I came back here and sampled what is now my favorite drink in the east bay, the RANCHERO, is now my first place adult-oriented superdrink in..."
P. I.
"With its cozy atmosphere and trippy water signs, El Patio provides you with that big burrito energy. You could, however, opt for the personality..."
MortyGoesPlaces
"I went here for their Venezuelan dishes/arepas. Food was good, but I was expecting an authentic Venezuelan place. It’s more of a general Latin food..."
Luis Alejandro Crespo Falco
"Was so excited to find this place in Berkeley while I was visiting. Loved the setup indoors and outdoors - there was a band playing live music in..."
Manasi D
"Very spacious patio seating in the back with heaters for when it’s chilly at night time. Came here with a Venezuelan friend and she said their..."
Zoe R
"My absolute favorite spot in Berkeley! The drinks are always amazing and the Food is excellent as well. The elote and pozole are my go-tos. On top of..."
Danielle Craighead
"Awesome spot with great service and an incredible mezcal selection. I spent 3 hours here drinking different types of mezcal. The staff are super..."
Laurie Sartain
"Liked the chips and salsa. Empanadas were good but not the best I..."
"The dining experience on the terrace is truly beautiful early in the morning of a foggy day. I got crepes here twice, savory and sweet, and both..."
Sabreen Yaqubi
"Latino authentic and Latino-owned. Expect great food, great price, and fresh products with spanish all around. Food was delicious and staff was super..."
Maria Astolfi
"Nice and relaxed spot
Roof top is great
Catch some rays
Grab some..."
ryan brown
"Large portions, located in the so called 'Asian Ghetto'. The prices are not cheap though. Although dishes were delicious, the environment was not..."
Strolling Jellyfish
"Really good portions, affordable prices, l recomend the breakfast combo D $ 9.95 it has pancakes, strawberry crepe, veggie omelet, and fresh fruit,..."
"Had an order of the Bean Burrito (~$7): choice of beans (pinto in this case) & cheese (if desired - pico de gallo was chosen in this case) wrapped in..."
Rishi Chopra
"Visited on a Monday night with teammates. Had a variety of options to start with. Ordered a platter of burritos which come with tortilla chips. I..."
Amit Prajapati
"I had the crispy fish taco and it was delicious. Wide variety of salsas to taste. Locally sourced food and no harsh chemicals used to clean the..."
Sarah Lawrence
"Torta was fabulous. Salsa bar..."
Lovestoeatout
"Had the Cancun quesadilla and it was so tasty! It's a must try if you're in..."
Mayette
"World's Best Salsa Bar. The food here is good and inexpensive. But the greatest thing about Cancun is the salsa bar. More variety than I have ever..."
"I came here at exactly 12pm and there were no other customers in the store yet the parking lot is packed. But I'm so glad the food is still fresh and..."
drawonnoodles
"Great food. They still demand masks to be wear, Unusual in other..."
daniel damma
"Overall in my experience this Chipotle does well with their orders and make up for their mistakes if the order isn't completely correct. Polite staff..."
Jahi Johnson
"Food was delicious and fresh 😋place was very warm and welcoming handicap accessible..."
Shanae SassySexy
"One of the best chipotle experiences since I moved from Colorado. Very nice..."
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