36 Best Mexican Restaurants in Berkeley

“We usually enjoy eating at Comal, but last night it was so hot in the restaurant that it made it impossible to enjoy our meal. I understand we are going through a heat wave, and that they don't have AC, but perhaps some fans could have been brought in to make sitting there bearable. My partner and I were sweating through the entire meal, and probably should have left before ordering and gone somewhere else.“

“I’ve eaten here for lunch 1-2 times a week for the past two years - Comal Nextdoor is worth every penny. While it’s slightly more expensive than most food in downtown Berkeley, the key word is “slightly.” The portions are massive — I could happily split a burrito with someone else.The service is also really fast. Today, I got my burrito in maybe 2 minutes, I’d say the average is 4-7 minutes.Can’t recommend the chicken burrito highly enough, either.“

“Great, fresh, tasty food!!“

“hella tight................“

“Edited my review down to a 4 stars because they don't offer early brunch on a weekend. We came at 9:40am today, Sunday, and they're closed. Why? I hope they'll reconsider their schedule because many customers like to eat earlier than 10am. Btw, we went to their competitors a few blocks down and it was full of people having breakfast.
Lovely new (for us) Mexican restaurant on university av. We stopped for Sunday brunch and food was excellent. Huevos rancheros, my husband's favorite, were perfect, fresh squeeze OJ, good lattes and wonderful cafe de olla. I had scrambled eggs (tacos a la Mexicana) without the tortilla, and plátanos fritos--so fantastic. Friendly service, and the ambience is top notch. We'll come back!“

“True Mexican food and a lovely family business. Our waitress was Lynda or Linda I think and she was amazing and so attentive to our needs. Such a sweet lady and we even got a tour and met one of the family at the end of our meal. Went with a couple of friends for lunch after a conference nearby and would love to come back if ever in the area. Been meaning to do a review for this place since visiting in May and just reminded by finding the sticker! Thanks again guys.“

“Tostaditas de tinga (de-li-cious)“

“the best mexican restaurant in Berkeley“

“Great Food Friendly service“

“Taqueria La Familia exceeded my expectations and was delicious! I got the Calazbaza burrito (rice, pinto beans, salsa, zucchini, and onion) and it was delicious! The zucchini was really well spiced and cooked. I was nervous it might be large pieces of steamed and poorly spiced zucchini (common in veggie burritos), but it was SO tasty. The burrito wasn't massive, but definitely big enough and worth it for the price--getting a quality burrito for under $10 is more and more difficult to find. I have only been here once and gotten the one burrito, but I'd definitely go back! It was nice to have an outdoor dining option even though Ashby and Shattuck isn't the best ambiance. Staff were friendly and helpful and the service was really quick.“

“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.“

“Everything is excellent

Kid-friendliness: Highchairs are available for tiny humans. There is a small upstairs dining area as well as a larger dining area as you walk in

Wheelchair accessibility: The double doors are always open for everyone, and they're is space for a wheelchair“

“It used to bum me out that my local taqueria wasn’t very good. I had stopped coming here years ago but came recently for convenience sake and was so happy to find the food is now very delicious!!! Evidently the ownership changed 3 years ago and with it came new recipes. Service great too.“

“I was craving Mexican food with my lady and did a quick google search and this place came up. Food looked good in the photos so I decided to give it a try. It’s a little off the grid from where most of the restaurants are but this hole in the wall will not disappoint!“

“Always fabulous!! Great for vegan, vegetarian, & carnivores“

“Love this spot! Very generous portion sizes. Giant burritos packed with flavor. The carne asada is my favorite. Their guacamole is always fresh and every order comes with a small side of fresh tortilla chips. Ate here at least 5 times now and they’re consistently delicious.Additionally, their horchata is very authentic and delicious!“

“Took my mother and sister in law for lunch and they LOVED it. My mother in law said who makes the salsa because she loves it?... It was hella good, they give good portions and it's at a great price. They also have great customer service. I will be back for some more.“

“el mejor del mundo delicioso“

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

“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.“

“I started coming to La Burrita when I was a student in 2005. I love Mexican food, and theirs is so good. Ever since graduation, I still come back anytime I'm in Berkeley. I think I ate there 3 to 5 times a week. The chicken quesadillas and also the chicken enchilada combo (pictured) are all I order. The staff are always super nice. Food is still made fresh and fast, just like it was 20 years ago!!“

“It may not look like it but Wholefood makes some of the best pizzas around. The whole pizzas are made to order in about 20 minutes so you’re getting it fresh and hot. The staff here is also better (IMHO) than the folks at the Temescal Wholefood location.“

“The food was so good I forgot to take a picture! I’m so happy we discovered this place. Apparently it’s owned by an elderly woman so it feels extra good to know we are supporting a family business. The service was great and the restaurant itself is lovely, inviting, and very colorful. Highly recommend!“

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

“When I think “super” burrito, it usually means a regular sized burrito but with extra meat/guacamole/sour cream or salsa, so initially when we ordered 2 super burritos and the bill was 40$, I immediately thought it was pricey and hoped it was good. I was totally wrong about what I thought super burritos were here. I got the Al pastor super burrito, and it was as long as my arm ? it suddenly made sense why 2 burritos cost 40$. They are HUGE, and other reviews don’t mention how oddly huge they are and brush them off as just big burritos.Aside from just how big of a portion they are (I was starving at dinner time but ate just 20% of the whole burrito and my boyfriend ate roughly that much of his carne asada burrito too)We liked the Al pastor better between the two. The salsa was delicious too! Solid 4/5, and although the huge burritos took us by surprise we easily get 3-4 more meals each out of it which is hilarious but convenient.“

“Great lunch and good friends!“

“The food, drinks, staff and atmosphere was excellent. This is my nephews favorite spot. Thanks Kelly for our family outing today.“

“it was fresh and hot nice people working there“

“Where do I begin? The owners are phenomenal! So kind and go above and beyond. Amy, in particular, is a sweetheart and did not hesitate to assist me with even the smallest favor. The food was delicious (I ordered the al pastor burrito and al pastor tacos ). The red sauce was a little spicier than I wanted, but thats not a bad thing as I prefer green sauce and theirs is sooo good!! I 100% recommend if you are in the area. They are also open pretty late, which is another amazing thing about this perfect little fusion restaurant. 10/10 for the food, service and overall experience.“

“I was super skeptical about this place being similar in quality of flavor/quality compared to San Diego Mexican Restaurants/burrito shops such as Robertos. The flavor of the carne asada was on point! The only thing that brought the experience down a bit was the quality of the guacamole and the thinner burrito. You can count on a SD carne asada burrito to be twice the width. The flour tortilla was not the same quality as SD shops, but tons better than the average Mexican places in NorCal. Their rolled tacos were close too, but super heavy in cheese versus guacamole which is opposite from SD. Another dish that could be elevated with better quality guacamole. Still better than not having it at all though! Or waiting until I visit SD. I will definitely order from this place again.“

“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 encountered in the Bay Area. The carnitas is crispy and juicy and the pico de gallo is super fresh. Really friendly service and always reliable. Also a great price for MASSIVE portions. Really love this place.“

“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.“

“Tamales, ceviche, conchas oh my!“

“The epitome of a well operated chipotle. Amazing aroma of grilled meats waft through one's nose upon entrance. Then you're greeted by an incredibly kind and smiling tortilla station. The service was quick, courteous and exceeded expectations. Well managed, well trained, beautifully maintained. The best chipotle experience in the east bay by FAR.

Vegetarian options: The sofritas are delicious

Kid-friendliness: Kids meals are fun build your own style taco kits

Parking: Huge parking lot with heaps of spots even during peak hours

Dietary restrictions: Offers gluten free, soy free, vegetarian, and vegan options“