El paisa taqueria

$ • Mexican

Hours:
2900 International Blvd, Oakland
(510) 384-5465

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El paisa taqueria Reviews

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4.6 (18)
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I had heard about El Paisa and finally had the opportunity to try it today. Ordering and food pickup is cafeteria style and quick. If you don't want to be charged an extra dollar, bring cash. They are really generous with the meat. I ordered carne asada and birria tacos. The birria was bland but will definitely have the carne asada again on my next visit. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I understand pigeons outside around the patio seating may be unavoidable but pigeons...read full review

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First time here, Friendly service, welcoming, amigable, quiet. Food was great love the taco tripas delicious probably the best in the bay! The quesadillas I prefer white cheese they gave me yellow and it was surprisingly delicious! Rice and beans were made right!!! The chorizo & asada tacos were bomb! The chips and salsa were delicious and hitting the spot! The only thing I didn't like was the consistency of the green salsa necesita ser un poco más espesa, all delicious great...read full review

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East oakland has some of the best Mexican food in East bay and it reminds me of LA/SD quality. Some things to consider (mentioning these after reading others' reviews): food workers don't wear gloves when handling the foods, some find this unsanitary but some also find this customary lol. $1 charge for using card so bring cash if you want. Most of the workers speak mostly Spanish so don't expect five star American service, it's a traditional Mexican restaurant. I ordered the bipolar...read full review

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Hours

Monday 9AM - 5PM
Tuesday 9AM - 5PM
Wednesday 9AM - 5PM
Thursday 9AM - 5PM
Friday 9AM - 5PM
Saturday 9AM - 5PM
Sunday 9AM - 5PM
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