50 Best Taco Restaurants near Emeryville

“Delicious. I’ve had their tacos, torta and soul bowl and they always hit the spot. Best jamaica I can find around here as well. I grew up on Mexican and I am not easy to impress but they have a unique and tasty menu. Go here whenever you’re in Emeryville, don’t even look at anything else.“

“the chicken is the best around and the al pastor is to die for“

“Super delicious the best ever food number 1 Great people hard workers best food“

“best tacos 🌮🇮🇹🐍🦅 in San Francisco 🚩🏟📍49ers 🏈 maybe 🤷 😂24th street 💘“

“Great food, good service, and a wonderful overall experience.“

“Amazing Tortas, tacos, nachos, and more!“

“If you're looking for a unique taco place, yet can't eat meat due to dietary restrictions, ima put y'all on Tacos Oscar -- one of the BEST taco spots in the heart of Oakland. This taco place is to NOT be slept on!

As I approached this place, the one thing I really liked was how hipster and how modern they made their dining experience. They're really with the political times, but besides that, they take making tacos on a WHOLE another level.

Their tacos are a little bit on the expensive side -- but because they're artisan made, that's what MAKES it unique. I tried their vegan broccoli taco, drowsed with their thick peanut and soy sauce. The tortilla was made out of 100% corn and nothing more than that. In addition, their agua fresca is on point.“

“We were looking for a taco place with my sister and we found this place. It is very clean and very friendly. It is so delicious, especially the tacos al pastor and the burritos are super large. I recommend them“

“el sazón está muy bueno,las personas muy amables“

“todo delicioso 😋 y fresco y muy limpio“

“really like this place because it's family-friendly and has a variety of food. I like it because they have burritos. I highly recommend it.“

“Great little Mexican restaurant that we almost passed by without stopping. I’m very glad we didn’t. The inside is small, but the authentic mole and green sauces were
fantastic. The lady at the counter was super helpful in walking us through the options and making recommendations. Highly recommend for authentic Mexican flavors and food.“

“DELICIOUS🌮🍤🔥❤️👍🏽! 5 ⭐️'s! This is definitely going to be one of my new spots. Don't second guess if you are looking for some good Mexican food🌮🔥❤️. I had been fasting all day and just got out of my doctor's appointment around 530pm. I was starving on Taco Tuesdays😉lol. I looked up on Google best super tacos in San Francisco in the Mission area! Well,We'll, popped up with the most stars⭐️😉. I ordered the Tijuana style tacos🌮, handmade tortilla, grilled cheese, one shrimp🍤(Clean jumbo prawns👍🏽🍤❤️) and one steak, onions, cilantro and guacamole on the side. They were so nice💜! They even added in some chips when I asked do they come with chips. The chips were fresh and warm still. When I got home my food was still warm but I did have it in a warmer bag from doordash LOL. This restaurant was very clean and they also have the condiments of different type of sauces in clean squeezable bottles, self service packaging. Everything was delicious and seasoned to perfection. Thank you all🙏🏼! You just gained a new customer abd many more with my popular reviews 😉⭐️❤️🔥🌮! By Queen Diamond 👑💎😘“

“10/10 highly recommend! Fresh, tasty, quality ingredients prepared and plated to perfection! Portion sizes are worth the price. Affordable, tasty eats with excellent customer service in a lovely outdoor setting. My son and I had the fish tacos and shared a steak & shrimp birria taco. OMG! INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS AND FLAVORFUL, down to the sliced carrots! I was visiting from the East Coast where they know NOTHING about authentic Mexican food! I could eat at La Grana Fish EVERY DAY!“

“👍🌮🌮🌮🌮🌯🌯🌯🍛🍛🥘🥙🥗🍤🍤🍗🌮🌮🌮🌮🍺🍺🍳🌮🌯🌮“

“One of my favorite places to eat in the WORLD! I live in Missouri now and it was my first stop off of the plane when we visited! Chicken taco supers spicy.“

“This place looks a little 'sketchy', BUT the food is very good. I was working an event at the Oakland Colesium, and this was the only place you could walk to. If you can speak a little Spanish, it goes a long way. I got the Cubana sandwich, and it was so big, I could only eat half of it.“

“Great quality, always get it the way you ask for it, reasonable prices.... I stayed on a late night truck run when my wife was pregnant. You could throw a rock and hit 5 taco trucks in the same area and none are as good. There's this one guy who always asks about my kids always is friendly but he's the same way with everyone, no favorites. Quality spot in the cut...“

“Tasty! The Asada was perfect and generous amounts“

“Felt like I was back in the motherland (Mexico). The dark, sketchy street just adds to the atmosphere. This place takes zelle if you don't have cash. The tacos are 3 bucks a pop, and they fill them fat. Best dang taco I've had in a while.“

“best street corn ever !! looking forward to trying there other stuff“

“I had a really nice lunch at San Marcos Restaurant. Order at the counter. Lots of great options. Price was excellent. Food quality was great. Will definitely be back. (The atmosphere leaves a bit to be desired, but the place was clean and the people friendly)“

“We did a taco bar for my 3 year old’s dragon themed birthday party (we’re big fans of the “dragon’s love tacos” book). Early bird tacos was awesome - so many people asked who catered! Yum yum yum, will definitely use again!“

“I only come here. Nice and modern and the staff are always nice. And has an unbelievable salsa bar. Avocado, red, tomotillo sauces accompanied by cilantro, onions, Pico, and escabeche. And always play really nice music and has a bar if you are thirsty.“

“Consistently great tacos burritos or quesadillas the only reason I didnt list anything else was i havent tried the other items. It gets better the crew running the truck are awesome if I ever forget my order they'll remember. Good food and good people.“

“I swear these tacos de Barbacoa are crack. SOO DELICIOUS!“

“The food here is pretty fire. I’ve been to a lot of Latin restaurants around the area and this has to be one of the best hands down. I have yet to try the pupusa’s though— that’s deff next on the list 🔥“

“delicious food, very very fresh. the Steak/Shrimp burrito was incredible“

“Delicious tacos with tender meat. Their stand is not guaranteed to be here every day but when they’re here they usually set up around 5-6pm and stay until midnight. As of this posting (5/10/26) they’ve been showing up almost every day for a week so keeping my fingers crossed for a long run this time!
They split their time between here and another location in San Mateo. I’ve also seen them set up on International Blvd
They take both cash and card, but charge a fee for card“

“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“

“I hope I find this in heaven. Hands-down, one of the best Carnitas I’ve had. Run out of a taco truck in a very unassuming location. Juicy, tender and they give generous portions. I got that fairly late at 2PM and everything was sold out except for the carne. The person I spoke to said to come early usually before noon if you want to have a taste of everything else. There are two tents set up with tables and chairs.“

“We had the pleasure of working with Street Meet Taco Truck for the Immerse Global Summit in San Francisco on April 14–15, and they absolutely exceeded expectations.

From start to finish, their team was professional, punctual, and incredibly easy to work with—exactly what you need when coordinating a large tech event. The setup was seamless, and they handled the crowd effortlessly, serving guests quickly without sacrificing quality.

The food was a huge hit. Every taco was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. You could tell they use high-quality ingredients, and the variety kept everyone happy—there was something for every taste. We received nonstop compliments from attendees, and the truck quickly became one of the highlights of the event.

If you’re looking for a reliable, crowd-pleasing food vendor that delivers both amazing service and standout food, Street Meet Taco Truck is an excellent choice. We would absolutely book them again.“

“The tamales are so good!!“

“The fish tacos were really good, one of the best I've ever had“

“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 ☆☆☆☆☆“

“Food is hot. and super delicious“

“It was the friendliest salsa scene I've been to in years--Sunday at four to eight. And the food was gorgeous, and the staff super helpful.“

“Delicious Mexican food freshly prepared while you wait. There’s some seating available, but I went with takeout instead. The prices are very reasonable and everything I’ve tried so far is great! This time I got the quesadillas with a mix of al pastor and chicken. There’s plenty of competition around them so they make sure those flavors are going to win the folks over. Definitely a place to check out!“

“tacos were bomb and the salsas were delicious.. we will be going back“

“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.“

“Best tacos in town love pastor love the carne azada“

“Thrifty prices for this food truck if you’re hungry and near Hegenberger. It’s a good find particularly since they offer a $8 veggie burrito ? tax is included so that’s a bonus. I had the chicken one and it’s ok.-the red sauce was better that average and fresh radishes, pickled carrot slices and quality jalapeños.The churros were fresh, temperature hot, 10”, and outstanding— nice servers plenty of parking ?️ I will revisit ? grateful they are there ☀️“

“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Hidden Gem in Richmond – Carnitas Done the Right Way

If you know carnitas, you know there’s a difference between good and Puebla-style done properly — and Carnitas Poblanas El Canelo absolutely delivers.

This place started as a humble food truck and has earned its reputation the right way: through flavor, authenticity, and consistency. No gimmicks. Just real-deal Mexican cooking.

🔥 What I Ordered
2 x Large carnitas tacos on handmade blue corn tortillas, piled high with creamy avocado, shredded cabbage, and finished with fresh lime and radish. The meat? Perfectly slow-cooked — tender inside with those crispy caramelized edges that make Puebla-style carnitas legendary.

On the side, their salsas:

The green salsa brings serious heat (in the best way).

The red salsa is deep, smoky, and rich.

And the strawberry horchata? Next level. Creamy, refreshing, slightly sweet, and served ice-cold — the perfect contrast to the savory carnitas.

🌮 Why This Spot Stands Out
Authentic Puebla-style carnitas — slow-cooked and crisped properly

Handmade tortillas (you can taste the difference immediately)

Fresh ingredients throughout

Quesadilla de chicharrón prensado that locals rave about

Fast, friendly, family-run hospitality

Casual setup — the focus is 100% on the food

It’s not fancy. It’s not polished. It’s not trying to be trendy. It’s authentic, flavorful, and consistent — which is exactly what makes it special.

Some of the best carnitas in the Bay Area? Absolutely.

If you’re in Richmond and you appreciate traditional Mexican cooking done with pride, this spot deserves your attention.

Highly recommended. I’ll be back. 🌮🔥“

“Deliciosas las Militas de asada y los sopes ni se diga recomendó vista los tacos Las Palmas 🌴 te gustará se lo que te digo 🌹“

“best tacos 🌮🇮🇹🐍🦅 in San Francisco 🚩🏟📍49ers 🏈 maybe 🤷 😂24th street 💘“

“Newest restaurant open in Union Square. Incredible food. They are so kind and give back to the city.“

“I was skeptical because they are in front of a house but an all honesty their tacos ???? are delicious and I also tried there tortas and they are on point as well,I have another taco down the street Taqueria Sinaloa but they got sloppy with their food.I rather go to Tacos la Cabana and they also sale menudo and birria on Saturday mornings.TRY THEM you will not be disappointed and I am a picky eater so I was surprised I liked them.“

“Omg! this place ess awesome! the chicken & waffles were to die for.. I will be returning.soon!“