Cholita Linda

4923 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
(510) 369-1851

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Pescado Frito Plate
Chicharron De Pollo
Guacamole and Chips
Chips & Guacamole
Papito Sandwich
Cubano Sandwich
Lechon Sandwich
Tacos de Birria
Rice and Beans
Asado Sandwich

Menu

Featured items
Baja Fish Taco
crispy fried fish, salsa roja, cabbage slaw, baja crema.
Chips & Guac
Cubano
pulled pork shoulder, black forest ham, mustard, pickles, aioli and Swiss cheese on grilled French bread
Plantains
Yuca Frita
Papito
steak, plantains, caramelized onions, organic arugula, aioli and Swiss cheese on grilled French bread
Asado
peruvian style roast beef, caramelized onions, organic arugula, aioli and jack cheese on grilled French bread
Chicharron Pollo
crispy pieces of free range chicken thighs topped with salsa criolla served with rice & pinto or black beans, organic salad and sweet potatoes
Carne Asada Taco
steak, chipotle salsa, onions, cabbage slaw, baja crema
Ensalada
organic mixed greens, black beans, crispy tortilla strips, salsa, crema, cotija cheese, light vinaigrette
Pollo Taco
spit-roasted free range chicken, salsa roja, onions, cabbage slaw, baja crema
Rice & Black Beans
Kids Quesadilla
Carnitas Taco
slow braised pork, chipotle salsa, onions, cabbage slaw, baja crema
Pollo Cholita
Free range boneless chicken thighs with Cholita's signature blend of herbs and spices served with rice, choice of beans, organic salad and sweet potato
Chicharron Side
Pescado Frito
Fried fish topped with salsa criolla served with rice, pinto or black beans, organic salad and sweet potatoes

Tacos
Baja Fish Taco
crispy fried fish, salsa roja, cabbage slaw, baja crema.
Carne Asada Taco
steak, chipotle salsa, onions, cabbage slaw, baja crema
Tofu Taco
seasoned organic tofu, salsa roja, cabbage slaw, baja crema
Carnitas Taco
slow braised pork, chipotle salsa, onions, cabbage slaw, baja crema
Pollo Taco
spit-roasted free range chicken, salsa roja, onions, cabbage slaw, baja crema

Sandwiches
Cubano
pulled pork shoulder, black forest ham, mustard, pickles, aioli and Swiss cheese on grilled French bread
Papito Tofu
seasoned organic tofu, plantains, caramelized onions, organic arugula, aioli and Swiss cheese on grilled French bread
Lechon
pulled pork shoulder, sweet potato, salsa criolla, organic arugula, aioli on grilled French
Papito
steak, plantains, caramelized onions, organic arugula, aioli and Swiss cheese on grilled French bread
Asado
peruvian style roast beef, caramelized onions, organic arugula, aioli and jack cheese on grilled French bread

Salads
Ensalada
organic mixed greens, black beans, crispy tortilla strips, salsa, crema, cotija cheese, light vinaigrette

Plates
Chicharron Pollo
crispy pieces of free range chicken thighs topped with salsa criolla served with rice & pinto or black beans, organic salad and sweet potatoes
Pescado Frito
Fried fish topped with salsa criolla served with rice, pinto or black beans, organic salad and sweet potatoes
Picadillo Plate
stewed Niman Ranch ground beef with peppers, tomatoes, onions, spanish olives and raisins served with rice, black or pinto beans, plantains and organic salad
Pollo Cholita
Free range boneless chicken thighs with Cholita's signature blend of herbs and spices served with rice, choice of beans, organic salad and sweet potato

Sides
Guacamole
Rice & Black Beans
Plantains
Chips
Hot Sauce
Picadillo Side
Carne Asada Side
Sm Organic Salad
Chips & Guac
Rice & Pinto Beans
Kids Quesadilla
Chips & Salsa
Pico de Gallo
Sm Black Beans
Yuca Frita
Aji Amarillo
Sm Pinto Beans
Sm Rice
Side of Tortillas (4)
Fish Side
Carnitas Side
Chicharron Side
Pollo Side
Tostones con Picadillo
French Fries

Desserts
Maizena de Coco

Aguas Frescas
Strawberry Agua
Mango Passionfruit Agua
Mango Strawberry Agua
Limeade Agua
Limeade Strawberry Agua
Limeade Mango Agua
Blackberry Agua
Mango Blackberry Agua
Blackberry Strawberry Agua
Limeade Blackberry Agua

Sodas
Topo Chico (Sparkling Water)
Coke
Squirt
Diet Coke
Sprite

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Recent Reviews

They catered my wedding and it was amazing! Food seemed even fresher and more delicious than at the restaurant! Great price. Loved working with them. One of the best decisions I made.
July 2025
Cholita Linda is super delish with options for everyone!

But- the reason I cannot give them the 5 stars I so desperately want to after dining here for 7 years straight is:

The portions for take out are SIGNIFICANTLY less than dine-in.

To the point I am hesitant to bring home food for my family from them anymore. Dining THERE is perfect, but ordering? You will get the measliest amount of food for premium prices. Especially...
July 2025
I haven't tried the sandwiches but the tacos are just ok. The carnitas were all the same texture and basically flavorless, also not a fan of the way they cook and cut up their carne asada. Everything is just kind of mushy with a faint taste of chipotle salsa. The crema kind of saved it even though I don't typically like crema on tacos. Overall I was sad there wasn't good salsa on the tacos or offered on the side and everything tasted the same but not great. The...
October 2024

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Cholita Linda

4923 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 369-1851