21 Best Latin American Restaurants in Oakland

“Fantastic! Beef empanadas, mango & avocado salad, Brussels sprouts, and beef stir fry were all delicious. Service was warm and hospitable and the space is absolutely beautiful. Watermelon & lime agua Fresca really hit the spot, too.

Only suggestion: get rid of the flavorless, mass produced Heineken 0 as your only non alcoholic beer option and support a craft brewery that makes great tasting N.A. beer (such as Fieldwork and their Headliner N.A. IPA, Athletic Brewing’s IPA and their lager, and Best Day Brewing’s Kolsch to name a few). There’s also some really exceptional non alcoholic aperitifs and spirit alternatives on the market now that can be used to make some complex N.A. cocktails that would balance out your juice-forward mocktails. 👍

Great experience all around! Keep up the good work Bocanova. Cheers!“

“Love this place, the food is fantastic, very much a taqueria. The Cameron’s taco are fantastic. Everyone that works there are really friendly, you can tell they like it there because it is the same faces.

They moved in and painted the place bright pink. They replaced another favorite that was not able to survive COVID.

If you get take out, check you got your chips, they love to leave those out of your bag. 5 stars if not for the many bags of missing chips.“

“Enjoy the atmosphere and the tasty food !“

“I ordered from 9 Julio's Empanadas for an event for 40 alumni in the Bay Area. The reviews from the attendees were really positive. I ordered their farmers market salad, empanadas (vegetarian, meat and dessert), steak, plantain chips, and some other delicious dishes). The process was easy from placing the order to delivery.

I was hosting this event and flying from Los Angeles in a space co-hosted in the Bay Area so I wanted great and delicious food but didn't want to worry about the food logistics. I wanted to worry about the event only.

The food was fresh and sourced locally.“

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

“Cashier super rude, Menu doesn't have prices on it.“

“Mi primera vez un poco fría la barbacoa la pancita riquísima“

“It was my first time going there. My family and I ate some tasty pupusas. I got loroco con queso and they got frijol con queso. They were a pretty decent size and they were good. They also have tables and chairs for you to eat there. Reasonable prices.“

“Great Food, Great Service“

“This place has been one of my favorites since I came but this last time I went it was not pleasant as always we ordered some enchiladas chapinas and they were older and harder I couldn't even get my teeth into the tortillas then the curtido smelled ruined l3 I said to the waitress and she didn't like my comment the yevo were the tortillas and the same chuco tanned they put them we ordered some corn tamales anyway ☹️ they were very hard and I say this seriously because I am a cook and one knows when things are not fresh that Don't mind if comments are made, it's for improvement, it's not for anyone to be ill-intentioned. If I put my business up, I'd like my clients to tell me if they don't like something.“

“Excellent costumer service love their drinks and happy hour. Food is delicious I recommend it to have drinks !“

“Pupusas are made fresh. Get your revueltas, or jalapeno y queso here. Takes 15 minutes or so to make so come ready. 2.50 for any pupusas. Tacos here are also delicious, comes with a lot of meat and very well flavored. 2.00 each. Horchata isn't super sweet which I like but cost 3.00 each.“

“Stumbled across this gem about a year back with my best friend, and we recently came back JUST for the super burritos 🌯 😅 we live in sj but the drive was so worth it! The 1st time we stumbled across we didn't know it was cash ONLY so we had to share a burrito but this time we had brought enough cash with us!!!!! Go check it out you won't regret it!!!!“

“I eat here almost everyday for the past 5 years, and I still haven't tasted everything on the menu!!! =) so much to choose from . thumbs up!“

“First time there…food and drinks amazing.. will definitely go back..👍🏽“

“I’m vegan and got fed very well here. The crispy potato tacos w a side of cabbage salad was so delicious and filling. Their house made hot salsa is out of this world with flavor. I’m rarely in this area but will come back for these tacos. Can’t wait to try their rice and beans.“

“The best Chapin bread and that's it. I am Mexican and Mexican bread is very delicious but I like this bread better. In addition, Oakland is already getting its act together and is cleaning the streets of all the trash there is. So now the bakery is more accessible.“

“OMG!!! Their chicken is SO YUMMY!! 😋 I got turned on to this place from a friend. It's my 4th time having it and each time it has been crispy, flavorful and fresh! Keep up the good work and you'll have a forever customer that will introduce your business to friends! ☺️“