Mexican Restaurants near Hercules

“En lo personal me encantó mi comida 🥘 las bebidas 🍸 y la buena atención en general del personal yo lo recomiendo al 100% Si Señores“

“Reasonable, sea food, made to order, nice hot and steamy.
Other meat, chicken, items...
Menu on a selection colorful banner type, with pictures and prices....
Order food at cashier, then they bring your order to the table...
Clean, order fashion...
You can order to go....“

“Its a fast food joint, so atmosphere rating is kinda limited by that. I gave 5 stars otherwise because I do a lot of custom orders and this place is good at fulfilling them. They will grill burritos or other soft shell if you ask (true for any taco bell, in theory). It's my go-to, in quieter area than Fitzgerald one.“

“This is a family run place with outdoor seating. The food is quick, fresh and tasty. Women members of the family are nicer than the men, who can be clueless and unhelpful. Sometimes the meat is recooked in the crispy tacos which are otherwise my favorite. The flautas are also fresh and good as are the refried pinto beans.I like this casual place a lot—you can buy Russian River Brew next door at Raymnond’s excellent pizza place and sit in the sun with the locals.“

“todo delicioso 😋 y fresco y muy limpio“

“Best carnitas tacos anywere!“

“Excelente servicio y por supuesto la comida es verdaderamente deliciosa viajamos por una hr de San Francisco a Vallejo pero valió la pena el marisco es muy fresco y riquísimo todooooo!! los platillos mexicanos como el Molcajete es muy rico. Al principio ellos ponen chips crujientes frescos y salsa en tu mesa y tienen una barra de diferentes salsas las cuales puedes disfrutar con tus chips, el ambiente te hace sentir como en casa ellos son muy amables y al final te llevan unos ricos churros con crema de cortesía. Volveríamos una y muchas veces más a este lugar.“

“I ordered the chilaquiles rojos with steak...they were excellent!
The sauce was not overwhelming with spice or hot, which gave me room to add just enough to make it perfectly right to how I like it. The tortillas had fresh taste and they were still crispy, even though the chilaquiles had plenty of sauce. The steak was good quality beef also.

Overall, the best chilaquiles I've had in a very long time. I will definitely come back again and based on this meal...I highly recommend it!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 👍🏻“

“We had a wonderful meal here! I got carne asada which was my favorite and queso birria which was good as well. My dad loved the shrimp tacos. The back patio is the perfect place to watch the World Cup! Absolutely keeping this place on my list of favorites! And they were exceedingly accommodating, my dad is allergic to cilantro and they accommodated him completely!“

“I've been coming to Talavera Cocina Mexicana in Berkeley more times than I can count, and I can say with confidence they make the best mole in the Bay Area. The mole poblano is rich and dark with layers of chile, spice, and chocolate that taste like it's been simmering all day. If you want something with a little more kick, the mole guajillo is just as good, with a deep, nutty flavor from the pumpkin seeds. Get it with chicken or pork and you really can't go wrong.

The mole isn't the only reason I keep coming back, though. This is authentic Mexican food made with real care. The tortilla soup is perfect on a cool Berkeley evening, the tamales are moist and full of flavor, and the burritos are generous enough to share (though I never do). If you're a mole fan like me, try it in a burrito. It's a game changer.

Service is friendly, the food comes out fast, and the space has a warm, colorful vibe that makes it easy to settle in. Prices are fair for the quality and portion sizes you get.

If you're searching for the best Mexican restaurant in Berkeley or anywhere in the East Bay, put Talavera at the top of your list. Order the mole. Thank me later.“

“great food and service!!!“

“All of their food is delicious🔥🤤😋“

“Stopped here for lunch after doing some shopping and the food was delicious. The portion sizes were great and the staff were super friendly.“

“This is the bomb!!!! We just had our X-mas gathering with 31 people and I can say the owner was very accommodating, pleasantly to work with. The food was so delicious specially the QUESABIRRIAS, everyone went crazy over it. The menu is great,I highly recommend this place. Will truly come back for more! Come on let's show some support for this family owned business!!!!“

“Excellent food and service“

“The food and service are really good im a local and me and my family come here a lot whenever we arw hungry. I love the nacho fries because they make them with nacho cheese instead of shredded cheddar. Also ive had breakfast burritos at multiple places in the area and the ones here blow any of those out of the water, the regular burritos are good too. All the food taste fresh and cooked with care not assembled quick and sloppy, the whole menu is solid and i plan to keep coming in the future.“

“GREAT FOOD, WONDERFUL SERVICE. EMPLOYEES ARE FRIENDLY. YOU ASK FOR SOMETHING EXTRA LIKE CHIPS, SALSA, LIME, THEY PROVIDE THEM WITHOUT HESITATION.“

“Highly recommended, creative way of serving carnitas tacos. Delicious!! Menu is simple and easy to understand and we got a cookie with our order. Finally a legit place in Orinda“

“Great Food Friendly service“

“We love this place! The food is excellent across the board - we tried almost everything on the menu and we keep coming back. Service is also fantastic. The owner is so welcoming and always giving us suggestions on what to eat, and letting us try things. The atmosphere is cozy and lively, and it’s one of our favorite spots in the neighborhood. Cash only!“

“I ordered the steak tacos with onion cilantro cheese sour cream and salsa the first visit. Now that I came twice I’ve decided they’re consistent and the food is amazing. The steak burrito is amazing and the staff was incredible patient and respectful“

“Excellent Chile Rellanos and margaritas Vibe is right! Staff is great! Definitely a place to be !“

“Really good food, real traditional Mexican dishes and their servers are pretty friendly and professionals“

“Good food and good micheladas 👍“

“muy ricos tacos y económicos 😅 excelente corazón de tacos!!“

“this is definitely to go to place if you want to have taco Tuesday or just hungry and want to make sure that it fills you up because this place here is the best tasting Mexican food I ever had here in Vallejo come check it out you won't be disappointed and know that there is a drink called pineapple water which is to die for you must try it at least once you get a pretty big size cup and you will find it to be totally refreshing as you enjoy your dinner/lunch...“

“Try the newest special the Cajun Tropical Wet Burrito! It’s so yummy and amazing! 😋I highly recommend this restaurant. Also, great customer service and quick service. Great quality with great prices! 😉“

“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“

“These are some FLAVORFUL tacos and burritos. The meat is clearly cooked with love and slowly because it's not dry and well seasoned. The steak tacos and shredded chicken burritos ? ?. We flew back to Texas with them. Yup, just that good.“

“Great food. Enjoyed the TVs. Great for a date or just hanging with friends“

“Great smelling restaurant, bringing back child hood memories.“

“Possibly the best burrito I've ever had. I have eaten thousands of burritos and have a few favorite spots so I'm biased to my favorite spots and ready to be dissapointed when I try new ones. This burrito was perfection. It was huge and flavorful. The ratio of all the ingredients was perfect. Every ingredient from the tortilla, to the cheese, to the meat, to the rice was delicious and shined on its own. Put it all together and I was very pleasantly surprised and highly recommend this establishment. Service was attentive and friendly. Hibiscus Agua fresca was very refreshing.“

“the best mexican restaurant in Berkeley“

“Try out the Jalisco special burrito is really good!! Service was good and friendly“

“We were a little nervous about trying this restaurant because of the bars on the windows, but it turned out to be a great experience. The food was delicious and tasted very authentic. I didn’t catch our server’s name, but he was an older gentleman who provided excellent service and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be back!“

“So happy to find a delicious and friendly restaurant that doesn’t close in the afternoon in my neighborhood. We have been there several times in the past couple months and I’m still trying new things on the menu. My husband tried the ribs which he said were the best he’s ever had and half the serving went home with him. It was huge! Desserts are exceptional especially the flan. I’m still exploring their vegetarian options but so far my favorite is their version of chili relleno. Come and relax and enjoy the food and friendly atmosphere!“

“Amoooo sus tacos boy casi cada sabado!!! Muy buenos sobretodo los de tripa k en muchos lugares no tienen% recomendados!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“my go-to burrito place. Always friendly service. I like my burritos very spicy, and la estrella is one of the few places that will go as heavy on the habanero as I like. Super fast if you order over the phone, too. I mostly eat vegetarian and they make a very good veggie burrito. The fish is good, too.“

“Love Juanita's taco. Been going here my whole life. The owner's family and employees are so nice. Food is always good and fresh. Burritos so big that you can eat one and be full the whole day. Affordable low prices at a good quality 🔥💯🫶🏼“

“I ordered from DoorDash. Really good. Forgot my birria doble, but I will go back. Thanks 🙏🏿“

“The tamales here are scrumptious! My absolute favorite is their corn one but all are good.
The portions are huge and usually one is more than enough to satisfy me.
No discounts for ordering a dozen or more. Priced per item“

“Inexpensive, delicious Mexican classics. The dining area is small but functional. Absolutely wonderful lunch for under $10.00.“

“QuesoBirria tacos!! 😋 yummy!!“

“If you’re looking for an authentic Mexican spot, you’ve found it. This place made me feel like I was in a rancho in Mexico. Owned and operated by a mom and pop, the service was amazing. We pulled up after close and they were still happy to serve us. The warmth and hospitality was unmatched. On top of that the borrego was FIRE!!! Tender, juicy, clean and not gamey at all. The tortillas were handmade and delicious, the consume wasn’t oily and had garbanzos without overpowering the taste of the consume. 10/10 recomend for a home cooked style Mexican meal.“

“My family and I have been going to El Sol since 1984. The food is excellent, reasonable, large selection, quantity and the staff are so friendly, it’s like one big family. Their enchilada sauce is my favorite!“

“It is a small restaurant, but great in its quality, attention, service and its prices are very affordable, I recommend it for its breakfasts such as chilaquiles, eggs with chorizo ​​and eggs Benedict's, its sound is generally attentive to all its customers, because it has a large number of regular customers.“

“The quesabirrias are quite good!🌮🧀They’re sold individually too, for $5+ each, and come with a decent consomme😋 Better than most taco trucks around here, and a better price than the now way overpriced truck by the Richmond market, which used to have the best birrias and consommé around..but it isn’t even good anymore. Super nice staff too😊“

“The Best Birria I’ve ever had & I am very optimistic & doubtful from what I am being served.it was hands down the Best Birria Chivo(goat) I’ve ever ate in my life. It was Underpiced with Large servings I feel like hugging the Chef but maybe I shouldn’t 😂take my advice go there &Thank me later.“

“There is a second part to this review, which is 1 ⭐️ . I will get to that in a moment .

Let me start off by saying I am a burrito guy. I realize this place opened in my neighborhood and decided to give it a try after reading the reviews. They’ve got a couple of reviews talking about how the food wasn’t that good etc. I live off of burritos and that is far from the truth.
The burrito itself was very tasteful. The seasoning was perfect. The rice is good. The shell was cooked exactly how most people would like it.
Let me get to the one star part of My review now.
First at the counter, the guy worked in the counter, gave him my order. It was hard for them to understand kept repeating, and I gave them specific directions slowly on how I wanted my burrito made. When you tell somebody no beans and then two minutes later they come back and say you don’t want no beans no I don’t. When you tell somebody I want cheese and then they come back while they’re sitting there typing something in and say do you want cheese. With that said that’s minimal here’s the bad part. My wife cannot eat dairy I told the first person three enchiladas and no dairy, no cheese and no sour cream. I said all three of those things however I should’ve only been able just to say no dairy and they should understand that, but I specifically said no cheese and sour cream.. Specifically said my wife cannot have dairy. After talking to the lady in the back going back And fourth. The lady comes out and continues my order. She’s really a hard worker and tries too hard but I think it’s a slight language barrier. She repeated to me no sour cream and no cheese and I said correct as I’m leaving getting my order she opens it to show me, how the enchiladas were and I said oh is that sour cream she said yes I said no sour cream. My wife cannot eat dairy no cheese and she goes oh no cheese?. So she takes the tray back rather than make a new one she scraped the sour cream out of the tray and was not aware of that at the time when I got home, I had to wipe it out with paper towels. I think they personally should’ve grabbed another tray possibly remade the order if it was the neighborhood of dairy. That’s just my opinion, but the food was great. Have a good day.
I went well before lunch place was not busy only one other customer there so no reason to get mixed up here. So I don’t want to dock them for the food and trying just making people aware who can’t have dairy. Be careful.“

“CHILE VERDE ENCHILADA WAS AMAZING!!!
Service was friendly & quick.

I don’t think it was intentional, and the chairs all being slammed around so the floor could be swept an hour before closing was … uninviting. (That’s the kind of thing I’d expect an hour after closing to remind customers to GTFO and it had the same effect on us.)“