35 Best Mexican Restaurants in Berkeley

“This was the best Mexican food I’ve had in almost 15 years. I’m going to be visiting a lot. Good drinks and great food.“

“the food's good, nothing was amazing but more importantly nothing was bad.“

“I picked up a special order 3 speed bowinkle gangly wrench with all the factory attachments at the tool shop, and asked the guy there if the food next door, at Sol Taqueria was good.
Any good, he yells..It's about the best in Crazy Town, just ask anyone!
Well, since I was parked right in front of the joint, and had a great recommendation, I blasted in and had the most amazing pork tacos ever, but it was the refried beans that were out of bounds! They were extremely flavorful, creamy, and as smooth as smooth can get. Sol Taqueria is a 5 star experience! ☆☆☆☆☆“

“Juan's Place has been proudly serving the Berkeley community since 1972, and being a customer for about 30 years makes the connection to this iconic spot even more meaningful. The restaurant’s remarkable history is rooted in a commitment to authentic Mexican cuisine and a welcoming, family-run atmosphere that has drawn generations of locals, Cal students, and visitors for over five decades.

Having been a loyal patron for around 30 years, it’s clear how special Juan’s Place is—a true staple where the flavors and traditions of Mexico are celebrated with every meal, continuing a legacy that began more than 50 years ago.“

“Great Food Friendly service“

“It’s the best Restaurant in town came with Family and we had a great time! Food was great and drinks 🍹 we all loved the dessert as well! Just amazing service and food! My Favorite for sure! 2914 College Ave Berkeley Ca“

“Taqueria Talavera was good! I’m a burrito person and decided to try a different type of burrito instead of my regular carne asada. I decided to go with the specialty Mole burrito and it was spicy and flavorful, I was shocked how good it was. They had music playing also, so while you wait for your food you can could enjoy the music. The service was fast and efficient although I showed up close to closing time, I would for sure eat here again.“

“Really loved th3 food I recently had the pleasure of experiencing some truly amazing food, and I can't wait to share my experience! 😋 The flavors were so well-balanced and each bite was an absolute delight. From the appetizers to the desserts, every dish was cooked to perfection. 💯 I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for an outstanding culinary experience. 🍽️ I'm already planning my next visit! #foodie #delicious #foodlover #yummy“

“the best mexican restaurant in Berkeley“

“Tostaditas de tinga (de-li-cious)“

“Found this place years ago and it quickly became a favorite. When I first discovered it, it was hands down the best food at an amazing price. Now you kinda get what you pay for prices have climbed quite a bit but the food is really good.

Check out the mole plate, if you like mole it's the best around.“

“That was one of the best burritos I've ever had and I've had a few. Fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, sauce bar! Customer service was friendly and helpful. It was my first time there and I will definitely go back. Nothing like a delicious tasty burrito!!“

“Great, fresh, tasty food!!“

“This is an amazing dining experience... my favorite drink is Jack satan..and t I always get the chicken livers....💖😉“

“I've been coming here for years, and it’s still one of my favorite spots! My daughter and I absolutely love this place. I recently opened a salon in Berkeley, so it's great to have this gem nearby. We always order the fish tacos with rice and beans—absolutely delicious every time! Consistently great food and friendly service. Highly recommend!“

“This feels very retro and has its own charm of a restaurant. Gallegos is off the busy San Pablo ave, and they even have their own parking lot which is nice.

The prices on the menu are really fair for the area, so you can’t resist great Mexican food at a decent price.

I usually go with burritos, but this time I wanted to try their tacos. I got 2 al pastor, carne asada and fish taco.

I admit that I thought the fish was Baja fish style, but it was still good. The rest of the tacos were good as well.

Free chips and salsa comes as well for dining in. The salsa can be on the spicier side.“

“Ordered carne asada special/super burrito. Order was ready fast even at lunch. It was delicious and well-proportioned. It’s not as big as burritos have been trending lately but the price was right and I was barely able to finish it. Can’t wait to go back!“

“el mejor del mundo delicioso“

“The food is hella good and the prices are kind of reasonable and affordable not like the other taco places where everything is hella expensive and you don't get hooked up like this place big burritos with everything on it.. I always get my burritos with out rice that way u get more meat than rice.“

“OKAY. SERIOUSLY. THE SALAD. the ingredients are SO FRESH! and they pile it IN! Everything in my bowl is brightly colored. (Have you ever gotten a salad and the lettuce is white and it's like two things in there and disappointing?) SHOUTOUT TO THE CHEFS. 🤌🏻“

“The best food I have had in a long time! Great taste and excellent customer service. A must try !“

“hella tight................“

“Wonderful food and aqua Fresca. Love the salsa bar!“

“Great lunch and good friends!“

“it was fresh and hot nice people working there“

“The ladies who were working there today were really nice. I had a beef taco and it was very good. Spicy as we love it! It came with jalapeño, grilled onions and lime. I ate it at home with rice and salad, cucumber (picture with the plate). But the take away is well done, in a box and covered by foil paper.“

“The rolled taco where delicious I would have given 5 stars but the crispy beef taco is majorly lacking meat! I am from SD and this is the closest thing I can find in the bay that serves southern california style mexican food. I will definitely be going back to try out a few more things“

“Place it's very popular both for locals and people who are just visiting. Food is great, prices are fair enough for what you are getting as portions are bigger than you think.
Overall, it's a 10/10 for me. As a latino who loves Mexican food, this is an excellent choice.“

“I'll tell you...the Tacos El Rey Food Truck is a great stop for lunch! I had to wait a while to pick up my custom made Harpoon heads from the Iron Works place so I walked over to the El Rey taco truck, and got a couple of chicken tacos grande, and they were amazing! The flavors and textures were deliciously authentic! 5 ☆☆☆☆☆“

“We have felt lucky to live within walking distance of Casa Latina. Tonight I put in a phone order, as I have many times and the order was taken carelessly and messed up (Baja fish taco, not fish taco), so when I got home, I had to drive back up and have the meal remade, and then it was just not good. Tortillas were weirdly dry and the fish was overcooked (like, fried to the color of coffee grounds). A great neighborhood place on Fridays, will probably skip it on Mondays.“

“Great Chile Relleno. I was missing the HEAT, though. Even the salsas were very mild.“

“The burritos here are some of the most flavorful and rich ones I’ve ever had. The carnitas are crispy and delicious. The shrimp burrito has just as much flavor but is a little lighter.One of the delicious things about this burrito is the inclusion of sour cream in the regular— the difference between regular and super burrito is just the size, not ingredients, so you can get all of the amazing flavor in a smaller size!The pricing is a little inconsistent— it would be good if they updated their menu so that it reflected their charges. There’s a dollar different here and there.“

“This location is our regular one, and we are always blown away at how great the service is. Even when the lines are longer and online orders are also flooding in, Tayshaun & team always have a smile on their face and go above and beyond to make a customer’s order. The restaurant is always very clean as well!“

“awesome delicioso and authentic Veggie quesadilla. came with a big flour tortilla and generous helping of sauteed vegetables. highly recommended. i liked the green chile hot sauce! México authentic level picante! approved! (Si se puede , raza!)“