El Trompudo
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Best mexican food in berkeley & best partio + service + very good pricing
Such a cool and vibrant place. Food is authentic and freshly made. Staff is so welcoming and attentive. Feels like home.
Finally! Been looking for a good ceviche around Berkeley. By far the best I’ve had in the area. They make it fresh every time and it is always worth the wait 😋
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 11PM |
El Trompudo opened 4 months ago in the same physical building and back parking spaces where Joshuya once was. The decor changed to reflect Mexican themes and heritage, with Mexican music in the background. The offerings (Jalisco, Mexico) include tacos, nacho fries, burritos and bowls, quesadillas, quesabirrias, sides, enchiladas, smash burgers, ceviche, and drinks. The Ube aqua Fresca (16 oz. 3.50) is very sweet and addictive, with a base of horchata. The comped chips and salsa are very fresh and crunchy, and the salsa is uber spicy. The Lengua taco (3.50) is a mini street taco with tender pieces and natural flavas, though blandish, and comes with a garnish of radish and jalepeno slices. The ceviche (16) with 2 large corn tortillas features marinated fresh whole shrimps in lime juice with bits of onions, red cabbage, cilantro, and tomato, with a tart ambiance. Parking is not easy as construction at the corner took away many parking spaces. The service is good, the ingredients are fresh, and the food is made to order. The quantity is ok. The ceviche is fresh every time and worth the wait. This is one of the best Mexican food spots in Berkeley and close to campus. The staff is nice and friendly. It is very spacious and the prices are reasonable. The burrito de al pastor is recommended, along with free chips and salsa. The staff is super friendly and patient when choosing a dish or drink. The food is flavorful and delicious. The micheladas (with Pacifico beer) are SO good, and nothing tops the Tajín rim. The chips are fresh and crunchy accompanied by a savory salsa. The food and service were great right when walking into the building, and the staff were very accommodating in answering questions about the ingredients used in the burrito. The food came out at a good time and everything tasted fresh and had a lot of seasoning. The atmosphere was also great and the restaurant was very well decorated with everything having thought put into it. The Ube horchata was amazing. The street tacos were incredible, very generous with the meat and great salsa. The tortillas tasted handmade and were perfectly crispy. Highly recommend for nice outdoor seating and affordable food near Telegraph.