Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Oakland
88 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 to December 2024)
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"Lots of "extras" that just make this place fantastic. There's usually an unlisted burrito seafood option (e.g. scallops, crab, or a combination of..."
Marc Kriguer
"OMG! Their breaksfast burrito was super bomb!!! I am a bit of a breakfast burrito snob & my friend & I both loved it. Totally coming back to try..."
Jessee Ramirez
"The food was good I got the garlic noodles with prawns. It was delicious and the service is very good there very polite. The second time I went I got..."
Bash Dashy
"The best burritos and bowls I've ever tasted try the Cajun steak burrito it's super delicious I give it 5..."
Abdul Elsumeri
"The sea food is so..."
Godz_goat G
"The food is great and I'm so glad they have the same garlic butter crab as arts crab shack..."
"My partner and I recently moved to Oakland and we've been looking for a good/quick breakfast spot. Damn did they not disappoint! The breakfast..."
Michael Matvienko
"My favorite place in the area! Wonderful staff, good coffee & they are pretty quick.
I've been calling in my order, its usually ready when I get..."
Clayton Delamore
"Excellent Chorizo Breakfast Burrito. And in the afternoon! Server was very friendly. Prices are very good. Other food looks good too. I’ll update..."
Robert Lipp
"The burritos we ordered were pretty delicious. The reason why I'm rating it a five star is the staff. Even though I made a mistake with my order they..."
Shelley Costantini
"This place is so good! My colleagues and I go here pretty much daily. We're sad to not be able to go because we're working from home due to Covid!..."
Cante Tenza Win Goodface
"This place is a hidden gem. Great prices on food that tastes home made, made your way. Huge selection on the menu, along with a wide variety of..."
Cassidy Byrd
"They might have the best burrito in downtown Oakland. Very friendly..."
Kevin Riley Jr
"The name is misleading. They sell waaay more than juice. My favorites are their carnitas tacos (2 or 3 depending on how hungry 8I am) for $2.25 each..."
"Chinese Fried Rice at a Mexican restaurant…. WOW! It’s the best of both food worlds! The fried rice made with fajita meat…LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! The..."
Lesley Miller
"Give them a try! The food is always perfect!
I like it so much I often drive 75 miles to meet my son for lunch! Casual dining just on the West side..."
Peace Maker
"Yall! When I say amazing, I wholeheartedly mean it! The food, the atmosphere, and the employees are all exemplary! To everyone in Memphis, Bartlett,..."
Erika Scoggins
"Street Tacos.. the name says it all. This is a hidden gem oh Oakland Tn. Fresh, full of flavor and authentic. The owners are super friendly. The..."
blue bugs
"Just make sure to click the picture of the absolute beast of a Burrito XL they have. It is $9.01 with taxes as of 11/16/17.I tip happily $2.00. This..."
Nicholas Lyons
"Different, to say the least. Not bad. Different. The fried flour tortilla chips are an odd texture, thought not offensive and sejnlgy as addicting as..."
Lindsay Gordon
"Food is amazing. I'm not one to go to a Mexican restaurant, but a friend convinced me to try it. My wife and I now join them every Saturday at Street..."
"Don't pass up on this hidden gem hole in the wall Mexican restaurant! Amazing service, delicious food, and good prices👍. Everytime I'm around the..."
David Gonzales
"The food was fresh and tasty and they were very friendly. I would recommend and will go again while I’m in..."
Chris Santiago
"Great experience! Super delicious birria and..."
Veronica Guzman
"Really good quesabirrias gotta check them out. The owner and her son are really..."
Mark Rivera (Dontbeamark)
"Just want to eat, something with good flavor, and this small place is the right place, enchiladas Michoacanas,and the quesabirria, I try to the..."
Francisco VazquezA
"Very friendly and courteous, al pastor was delicious, nice little restaurant, would definitely..."
James Radford
"Delicious food, birria and quesabirria is under new owner, They have one month and is different costumer service I don’t want to say anything else,..."
Pancho Ames
"Service is really good. They are nice and the food is..."
"I’m not I can do this place by writing about it. But I’ll try.
My cousin who is a chef found this place on diners dives and drive in’s...."
Marcel Mexicano Gaitan
"All of us chef's have folks we are inspired by, my local inspiration is Chef Dominique from Cosecha. Yesterday I got to introduce some of the most..."
Stella Piranio
"Absolutely a must!! Pork Belly tacos with homemade corn tortillas, Oaxaca Quesadilla , and Jicama Citrus Salas are full of flavor. Loved the casual..."
Gloria M. Esquivel-Kastner
"La Cosecha fue un espacio de amor, comida arrecha, fresca y una margarita de granadas súper chingona!
I recommend this place with my eyes closed and..."
Cristina GriegaVieques
"My fave lunch place in downtown Oakland! The food is excellent - as is evident by the usual long lines to order. But don't be discouraged as it is..."
Maria Jose Castro
"Cosecha is amazing...1. Because Domenica is an amazing, conscious, talented and kind chef. 2. Her staff is always friendly and ready to help you at..."
Rachel-Anne Palacios
"The best Mexican food I have ever had in the Bay Area!!!..."
Veronykah Ascencio
"I am very surprised about taste and sazon... Must congratulate chef for this awesome served food.
From now on I am a Cosecha's fan!
You guys are the..."
Tito E Fontes Araque
"Amazing fresh thoughtfully prepared food, lovely communal atmosphere. On Saturdays only the lightest crispest raised..."
M'Lisa Kelley
"My favorite spot downtown. Ned’s this like 3 times a week. Mole Monday! Brunch !! Love it all. Staff is..."
Steve Evans
"My favorite restaurant in the whole wide..."
Maria Arias
"I love the freshness and the healthy choices that are offered. The food has depth and many layers. The vibe is great, casual with a sense of..."
Gina Carranza
"Fish Tacos are the very best! Eat in or take out, you can't miss the fun and casual atmosphere at Cosecha in downtown..."
"The tacos were tasty. My friends had burritos. They give you a lot of..."
Kiya P
"I've only ever had there steak on whatever I buy it's seasoned perfectly everytime and depending on when you show up you get to hear a little singing..."
Brandon Phillips
"This to me is the best truck in Oakland. I just recently went to visit mom and sister in Atlanta and had to go to the truck at 900 in the morning to..."
Katherine Brown
"This Particular taco truck has a lot of business all around the clock which is good. The food is delicious and the wait time is short great customer..."
Tricia penny
"Super huge burritos that are very yummy. Awesome outdoor area, but no tables. Very clean and the man taking the order was very polite. My sister..."
BeBee Frias
"Pretty pricey but really good! 22$ for 6 tacos and a..."
Roxanne Melonzon
"I've been going to this truck for years it's always been..."
"another food group exists in oakland... the taco food group. at the top of the mountain of said taco group is taqueria sinaloa. definitely the..."
Anthony Binsacca
"Best vegetarian tacos I have ever had!!!!
Definitely recommend this..."
Michelle Duncan
"Yummy num num tacos, worth the price in my..."
Joshua Sandoval
"So yum yum! Go here all the time for all the delicious..."
Adam Mintz
"Delicious...Order the fish tacos & shrimp tostadas or keep it simple with a carne asada burrito...however, getting extra radishes,jalapeño & salsa..."
Eduardo Cervantes
"Been going there for years since I moved to Oakland in 2013. Now I drive from SF to eat..."
LaSjon Serendipity
"I eat here all the time. The food is excellent, cheap, and the burritos are enormous. Very glad to have this business in my..."
Horatio Algiers
"Super burrito was delicious and enough for two people. The carnitas was very tasty..."
PaoLa Andia
"The best taco truck in the East Bay. Period. My standard order is two fish tacos and a carnitas torta...."
Brian James McGuire
"It's the best. I was already a Mexican food snob, but Tacos Sinaloa had made me even worse. There is a lot of weak stuff that passes as Mexican food...."
Terrence Satterfield
"Good tacos, fair price, would certainly visit..."
Carlos Ledesma Jr.
"Best Mexican food ever!! I love the tacos 🌮 and the burritos 🌯 are..."
Dan Scott
"I love tacos so dang much!! Their Al Pastor tacos were the..."
Maddie Gomar
"im a boss eating there is the best of the best..."
Carlos Cano
"The el pastor tacos were absolutely great. Shrimp was just as good. Must stop. Super reasonable..."
matthew marchewka
"Delicious lengua tacos! If I am in Oakland again, I will stop. The horchata was very sweet and tasted very..."
Sebastien D.
"One of the best tacos I had in a long time... no doubt! We stopped by in a way to a concert in Berkley. This place is definitely a MUST stop next..."
Pablo Martínez
"Great food, a little spicy for my husband. Huge portions, I think they birthed us a baby buritto 🤣
They only accept..."
Sherrie Sims
"I seen this place before and never had a chance to go there because the line was always so long and the parking lot is really small if you're looking..."
Jennifer Allmon
"The first time I came here is etched in my memory …I had never seen a burrito the size of an arm, but that’s what you get when you order their..."
"I've been coming here for two decades. Hands down, my favorite..."
John Proctor
"Get a wet burrito. Enjoy..."
Ryan Sullivan
"Been coming here for a while. They have a salsa bar that is..."
Nelzyy Gonzalez-Zaragoza
"Excellent food with plenty of options, there is a few seats avaliable inside and outside but otherwise you have to carry out.
Food was really..."
Kyle Lowman
"I have been going to this taqueria since they first opened the one on MacArthur. I love the chili rellano burrito! There food is fresh and delicious,..."
samara druckenbrod
"I was a little nervous what the Mexican food was gonna be like in Montclair having only lived in Stockton, SD, and Hayward, but this spot is great. ..."
Mychal Nitta
"Great food, though a little disorganized. They won't take orders on the phone. I was there about an hour after opening and they still only had a..."
Christopher Focht
"Best wet burrito in Montclair. Killer grilled chicken quesadilla too...."
Richard “Kevin” Clarke
"First visit and great food. I was not disappointed and look forward to a future..."
Mario Harding
"Food is fresh with reasonable prices. Fish taco has a large piece of fish in it. Cheese enchilada was delicious with a great mild..."
Cathy M
"We love to go out. Yesterday we arrived in this delicious restaurant which friends recommended to us. We enjoyed a delightful time there with..."
"A local favorite!! Generous food servings at reasonable prices. Last night, they had a mango margaritas special, and it was tasty!! They have dinner..."
Dave Betz
"Really good Mexican food. Went here with my family and we all enjoyed our dishes. I got the Chile Verde (with chicken) and it had a great tomatillo..."
K Swinton
"This was our first time here. The food was excellent. The vegetarian menu had decent options. The food was tasty, although the rice was a bit bland...."
Alan Silva
"I ordered the passion fruit margarita on special. It was awesome!! We also got bean dip, cheese enchiladas, and a California burrito. Excellent..."
Crystal Rugg
"Two adults had a really nice dinner here on a Thursday evening in mid-June 2023. Our server was pleasant and the food was served quickly. Lots of..."
Chris Hupf
"Excellent vegetarian options. Excellent service. If visiting swallow falls or deep creek this place is a great option for vegetarian..."
Vijay Chandrashekar
"Food delicious & selection without equal. Small but roomy quiet dining area, well lit, comfy seating, & super personable staff. Parking close to..."
Faith S
"Food was delicious, very hot, and didn't take to long to come out. Would definitely come back to thus place..."
Kirb Witmer
"Visited here tonight for the first time at the suggestion of a friend. We were so pleased. I loved the atmosphere, the service and of course the..."
Charity Moore
"Always a great place for Mexican food. If you are near Oakland, it's definitely worth giving it a..."
Thomas Grobicki
"We came in for some appetizers and desserts. We had the fiesta fries, 7 layer dip, and apple churros. They were all delicious. We especially loved..."
RS P
"Food was delicious! The service was..."
Kathleen Levering
"Good food and friendly staff. Definitely you get your money worth. I had to take half of it home with..."
Anita Britner
"We enjoyed our lunch. Salsa was..."
Myra Schink
"Great food and service and atmosphere! Jose totally took care of our group of 10. Food was delicious and came out fast! And they all have a..."
"The food is so delicious! I had a carnitas hurrache tonight at the A's game. Highly recommend this yummy food truck. Sorry I forgot to post a..."
Monaco Glynn
"Best food I've had in a long time! Great ingredients, really creative and most important: super yummy!! If you like good food, you should definitely..."
La Gma
"Me encanta la comida, super frescos los ingredientes y los platillos preparados al momento! El guarache de camaron es lo maximo y los platillos..."
Gris Garcia
"Best carnitas in town. So juicy, remember to get it..."
"Great little Mexican restaurant hidden in the shopping center. The chips and salsa served had good flavor. The salsa has an almost chipotle or smoked..."
Ryan Silva
"I love Fridays at La Penca. Chicken nachos and margaritas........can't go wrong with those on..."
Israel Madera
"Awesome food!!! You have to try the shrimp that chicho the cook Prepared for us. The best shrimp I've ever tasted in my life. Can't weigh to go..."
Alex Rubalcava
"My mother and I ate here twice in one week while I was visiting from the East Coast. Their food is delicious and authentically cooked with the..."
"Better than expected. The ladies are holdin it down in there. Carne Asada was on point, very tasty, not dry or bland. Chicken was just right too...."
DJ Pzn.
"This place is a hidden gem. I have been going here years and the staff are always great. They communicate with you well and serve you in a timely..."
SB Angel
"I celebrated my nomination today in this fine place. I am glad to say that it was a cool evening and the restaurant was indeed the reason for that..."
Layton Sparks
"We got a carne asada burrito, carnitas burrito and tacos. They all hit the spot. They were nice enough to let me use their bathroom and got to peep..."
"Excellent service and food! We had Taqueria Reynoso at my daughter’s graduation party. My guest are still contacting me about how good the food..."
Suzy Monlux-Mahusay
"Was here this weekend, hands down best tacos in town & killer steak fries! The girl at the cashier was super nice & helpful great customer service...."
Karen Conejo
"It is close to my home and super fresh food. Love this..."
Erin Shannon
"Great friendly service and amazing authentic Mexican..."
Susana Tostado
"Best chips and salsa bar! Large variety of salsas and super fresh crispy chips. Tortas are massive and flavorful. But the tacos dorados de barbacoa..."
Brük Dunbar
"Great food, ordered two chicken and one carnitas super burrito. No complaints from anyone so I'll be coming back again next time I need to grab some..."
D. A. (Mr.StealUrK1ll)
"Love the fried taces. Yes the best on my side of..."
Terry Edwards
"I ordered menudo. I'm very picky on my food so I can tell you it was delicious. Not to spicy, or oily it was just..."
ChioDew J
"I deliver food from here through delivery apps and the employees here are always very nice and the food is ready when I arrive 9 out of 10 times. If..."
"I had a $10 off deal from Grubhub with free delivery no charge from the restaurant. I saw this place and wanted Taco Bell but they don’t deliver...."
Wendy Drews
"My favorite place!!! The food ALWAYS TASTE amazing! I can never choose because i love everything on the menu. when i go pick up my order is always on..."
Ashley Fernandez
"The staff is friendly and helpful. The food is delicious, I come back for the taco salad, bowls and quesadillas. Ali always prepares my food top..."
Pat
"While I was looking for tasty restaurants in Oakland, found this. InCharge Mr.Jack did welcome me, explained the menu, understood my taste, made a..."
Sandeep Kumaar
"One of my favorite places. I change my order almost every time because it's all good. Mango habanero is phenomenal on everything. The general tsao..."
Emilia Pirro
"Always a good crew here, delicious food that consistently does a belly good. Keep it up Bubbakoos crew, love..."
"I've been coming here for years and the food is the bomb 💣 . Over the years the taste has been consistently delicious 😋. I always order a wet..."
Kiana Black
"Have ordered catering from Los Comales each year we have had our graduation in person over the past 5 years. Food is amazing, often I've had family..."
Joseph Gardner
"The most awesome Super Wet Burrito you will ever try!!! Best in the Town, hands down!!!
After eating this you might think, this is the only way to..."
SYB King (HellaHellaFresh)
"The cheese enchiladas were delicious!!! I ordered it with pinto beans and rice and the beans were perfect. I will definitely come back to try more..."
Elizabeth Cardenas
"The best Mexican food I've had since living in San Diego. I just wish they were open more hours so I could come more than when I happen to be in the..."
Jake B-M
"The best all around burritos enchiladas tacos beans rice shrimp spinach tortilla
very impressive never had any complaints been going here for over 20..."
Wodie Chatman
"One of my favorite restaurants! The best ground beef tacos and wet..."
virginia jones
"Great food I order Super Nachos and my girl order a Tongue Super Quesadilla. I recommend the nachos but my girl said the Quesadilla was bad. The..."
"Absolutely in love with this place! I've been here twice this month; Once with my family where we ordered a variety of items and I was amazed by how..."
Dianna Almonte
"Wow, this place is STILL here 45 years later when I first came here. Surviving 45 years means something. I do like it better when the street was..."
Dirk D
"5 stars simply for the tortillas, very authentic and fresh, made from scratch! Huge size too!
Other vegan/vegetarian options are limited to whole..."
Setu Upadhya
"Always incredible food at La Mexicana, just like mom's cooking. Best home made tortillas around. Albondiga soup is my favorite. Chips are..."
Javier Valencia
"Love love thise beans and rice truely authentic Mexican food must go try it out if ure every in..."
Barbara Goldsmith
"I love LA MEXICANA RESTAURANT the owner is very friendly and she take’s your order personally; you can enjoy the delicious..."
Eduardo Tapia
"This is the Mexican restaurant I’ve been looking for. The menudo is wonderful. Loved..."
Mielle Lee
"Best enchiladas I ever had ! The waitress was charming and pleasant made our visit a great experience! Can't wait to..."
"The street tacos & burritos & everything .....from this truck are always my favorite in the whole world! Really get some of these tacos or burritos..."
Burnenn Mac
"Delicious food. Service was amazing by Cynthia. I tried this restaurant first time. Loved veggie food in Mexican style. Veggie burrito 🌯 veggie..."
Encantadora Kk
"Been coming here since I think 2003.
Any time I'm craving some bomb burritos I make the drive cause they are delicious and gigantic. So worth it I..."
Raul Piscoya
"😋 me and my family the four of us ate so good the food was amazing The Waitresses came to your table before you even had a chance to call them for..."
lolly Sanchez
"I usually grab a burrito at the truck. My girlfriend suggested we go in this time. I had the best Tamal, delicious savory and filling. She had the..."
Jay Price
"Server was great but was very buzy with them being i guess under staffed...we waited a long amount of time to get our food..love this spot with good..."
Mousie “Follow The White Rabbit” Trujillo
"I’ve never seen a super burrito this big and this tasty! One thing I know for sure is that if you order food at Guadalajara - price is average for..."
"This place makes the BESTS nachos I ever had and food ia INEXPENSIVE and they give HUGE portions..."
ChOoChOo510
"Their burritos are really good and they are huge, guaranteed to fill you up! My husband likes their tacos (I've never had one yet, but he swears by..."
Mary DeRamus Hennings
"This has been our favorite Mexican restaurant since it first opened many years ago. The quality of the food is excellent. The prices can't be beat...."
Jenny Wenk
"BY FAR MY FAVORITE! Prices are no more than $10 and the portions are huge. I usually order the tacos (fried or regular) and nachos. I guarantee you,..."
Enny Tran
"Love this place, come here at least once weekly. Delicious food in huge portions, for cheap. Their red chicken burrito is amazing, as well as their..."
Russell Holz
"The hardest working family always provides a warm welcome and excellent fresh food. .Fried Tacos are delicious...and bring a big appetite for the..."
remy paulo
"A surprising find. A line of customers out the door and paper menu found only up at the counter. Line moves steadily but actually worth the wait...."
Adam
"Awesome food. Huge portions. The wife and I split the burrito, and I'm a big guy. The wait outside is worth it and it's nice to strike up a..."
Blake Parsons
"Everything is great. There is a wait because everyone's waiting for good food. It's is the best Mexican food in the East Bay. My boyfriend and I..."
Samantha McFarland
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