50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Oakland

“Definitely Best Tacos in Town! 🔥🍻🤤“

“Excellent food, wonderful friendly service“

“Delicious!“

“Fantastic, flavorful, juicy high quality Chicken Verde and Pork Verde Burritos. They got my special request of no sour cream and extra cheese perfectly. The guacamole inside was so fresh, as was the rice, chicken, and whole beans and real Monterey Jack cheese. This is our new go-to spot for excellent Mexican food. And very good prices and service!“

“How cool that this Oakland gem has adapted during the pandemic! All of the delicious drinks and all kinds of new menu items all for take-out in...wait for it...compostable containers...even the bottles the drinks come in! Please support this sustainability-minded, amazing and delicious restaurant. They have a few outdoor tables, too. Go. Go now!“

“Los tacos muy ricos y las salsas muy ricas también“

“The tamales are so good!!“

“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.“

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

“Delicious burritos - 3 versions Super, Regular, and Baby. With the Baby, I always have more left for later. I've not tried the other typical (enchiladas etc) Mexican fare, but have no doubt it's just as yummy. They don't take cards.“

“Definitely Best Tacos in Town! 🔥🍻🤤“

“Great burritos and service. The pozole (ask for toppings) was delicious. Mostly, I loved sitting at the counter and having a beautiful bay breeze hit my face while having lunch. Oakland as it is. Everyday life is romantic if you can stop and experience it.“

“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!“

“Pleasant environment, friendly people and delicious food❤️“

“My fave place to grab n go some homemade muy rico tamales! It's literally a window you order at, limited street parking, but you can get thicc delicious tamales hot and ready to eat or to keep for another day. They last a week in the fridge. But mine never last that long. Chicken is my fave, the cheese is good too. Veggies is my least fave but I still like it! Huge portions. Quality people and hearty tamales. Go get you some from Tamaleria Azteca!“

“👍🌮🌮🌮🌮🌯🌯🌯🍛🍛🥘🥙🥗🍤🍤🍗🌮🌮🌮🌮🍺🍺🍳🌮🌯🌮“

“I recently moved to the neighborhood and called a pick up order for a burrito. They were so kind to call me back because I forgot to mention the type of beans I wanted. When I went in, they were extremely nice and my burrito was massive. Chips and salsa were great. Large drink selection. Everything they do is in house. Can’t wait to go back!“

“I when today at 4pm and the food was amazing, I would definitely go back, a highlight that I have is that the cashier was hella nice she was telling me how she loves my outfit and that I have pretty eyes. And I just love that you know girls for girls ❤️❤️“

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

“Good Burritos and good service“

“People: do try the green pozole, breakfast burrito, chile relleno (the chile relleno is exceptionally good), and ceviche. I have tried the mentioned dishes more than twice and the consistency is always the same: excellent! Yum, yum!“

“My first time trying Mexican food!!
If you are into original non glamorous places with fantastic food, THIS WILL BE UP YOUR ALLEY! This is a family own restaurant with a full service bar adjacent room. The micheladas are insane! They have cool variety of imported beer and local to choose. The birria go some and the tiny been tacos will blow your mind.
Just watch out for the life mariachi bands if you don’t like loud music.“

“What an incredible treat to experience--AND it's situated conveniently in a residential area for accessibility!

The churros are delicious in their own or with a variety of fillings. My favorite is the caramelo (caramel) filling that's made with goat milk. (It's like dulce de leche but warrrrrm.)

The people who run it are also the owners, which means they're invested in creating a friendly, community atmosphere and gladly cater to special requests.

Be prepared to pay either cash, use Zelle or get cash back from the nearby Mexican grocer. There's no option for card payments!“

“Great food, tortas,tacos y mucho mas“

“We went to eat here tonight for the first time and they definitely did not disappoint! We ordered various things tacos, quesadillas, and a pambazo and they were all delicious. The meat was tenders, flavorful, super reasonable prices, and not greasy at all. Everything tasted really good and we will definitely be back!“

“Well well well. I finally tried it. I have been told Dona’s is the place to try. And it didn’t disappoint!!!! Great friendly service, no waiting, and the food was superb. Jose recommended everything I loved and it was my first time. Felt like he just read my mind. And when someone no need to mention names made a small error, manager stepped up and fixed it immediately! Churos are to die for and the food is just authentically Mexican … and did you know if you buy wine at the local vino spot, they will wave $15 corkage?! Follow me for more fun tips …“

“The customer service is amazing, enjoyed my margarita. A friend recommended their shrimp salad so that’s my next try. And of course I can’t forget, they gifted me 2 tickets to see Joe and Tamia at the Paramount and my sister and I had an absolutely amazing time!“

“Growing up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, I was totally spoiled by the food — especially the green chile and red chile that you just can’t replicate anywhere else. Even though I’m a California native by birth, I spent my most formative years in New Mexico, and that shaped my palate in a permanent way.

Over the last 20 years living in the Bay Area, I’ve been on a quiet mission: every time a friend from high school or middle school in New Mexico came to visit, I’d try to find a restaurant here that could even remotely live up to what we were raised on. I’d take them to places I thought might pass muster — and every time, they were politely disappointed. So was I.

But today changed everything.

I think I may have just found the best Mexican restaurant I’ve ever experienced in California — hands down. And no, I’m not exaggerating.

🌮 Taqueria La Comales Mexican Grill in Oakland
• 🌶️ They will make it spicy if you want it — not just California-spicy, but real-deal chile heat.
• 🥑 Fresh, high-quality ingredients that taste home-cooked, not mass-produced.
• 💸 Extremely affordable — the kind of value that’s almost impossible to find in the Bay now.
• 🫓 Authentic flavor — I mean it. The chile here sings. It reminded me of home.

If you grew up on Hatch green chile and are constantly chasing that familiar, soulful flavor, this is your spot. I can’t even tell you how good it felt to finally taste something that honored where I come from.“

“Muy deliciosa la comida estilo Guadalajara muy bonito lugar fue mi primera ves ir y me gusto lo recomiendo 100% ambiente familiar“

“One of the best mexican food I’ve ever tasted. I love everything they served! The best comfort food. I hope can visit union city again.“

“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“

“Went on a rainy Saturday and there was several spaces of parking in the lot adjacent to restaurant. Upon entering, the interior and layout feels a bit hodgepodge with the cashier in the center of the restaurant. The lady who took my order was friendly and verified my order along with the total price before I paid. I ordered Menudo and Lengua Burrito. The Menudo had the option of containing pata/feet. The broth was absolutely perfect and very typical of Tijuana style Menudo. It did not come with hominy sadly, and I suppose with the highest price I've ever paid for a bowl, I might have reconsidered my order. The tripe in the Menudo was just slightly more soft than I prefer but objectively, this was the bowl of flavorful Menudo that my cravings desired. The Lengua (beef tongue) burrito was huge! That said there was more rice than beans in the burrito and I wouldn't be mad if it had more beans instead. The lengua was cooked perfectly and was seasoned well. I can't believe I'm saying this but in a tongue burrito, I think less cheese works the best. Corn tortillas included in my order and salsas were delicious. Overall, I enjoyed the food. I'd come back to try another item for sure.“

“Toda la comida está súper rica, un sabor único“

“Consistently good food every time, since I found it in 2008.“

“Has it all: fair prices, good quality and impressive selection for a truck. Only a little seating and I like to eat stuff fresh, but since most get to go, prob a spot usually available. 3 tacos for $9 out the door (cash) hit the spot for lunch. Offered up chips and nice carrots, jalapenos, radish, and cucumber provided.“

“Steak fries had real potatoes which were soft and crispy with fresh toppings like tomatoes, onions, and diced peppers. Good amount of cheese and cream with fresh sliced avocado. Great steak. The salsas and ketchup definitely enhanced the dish.“

“I was bicycling from Piedmont to San Leandro for work and my phone got down to 10%. They were really nice about letting me use their power outlet to charge my phone and the Jamaica and Burrito were 10/10. 100%. Plus they have a pool table, and it’s free!“

“EXCELLENT BURRITOS AND TACOS SINCE 1978 IVE BEEN A FAN SINCE 1980“

“todos lo k decime ahí es delicioso“

“la mejor barbacoa de borrego de la bay area“

“Great food on a great Sunday!“

“The FOOD. The FOOD. The FOOD. The FOOD.“

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

“(Translated by Google) The best tacos that I tried just that they almost gave me a bullet but with everything and fright they were fine perrones(Original)Los tacos mas buenos q provado nomas q casi me dan un balazo pero con todo y susto estavan bien perrones“

“Excellent breakfast burrito! I checked Google for breakfast burritos near my hotel & this one had great reviews. Drove over & my burrito was made fresh. Chorizo, eggs, potatoes, cheese, salsa. Perfect proportions. Nice, big burrito. I was thoroughly pleased- I even wrapped up half of it and brought it cross country to Atlanta with me and finished the next morning!“

“friendly staff and delicious food, what more can you ask for! i got the pollo burrito today and they tossed in some grilled onions, jalapeño, and carrots ~ delicious and generous, makes you feel good about supporting them. don’t sleep on this place, they deserve business!“

“I popped into Jalisco Méxican Food and had a really satisfying meal. The tacos and burritos I ordered were flavorful and felt genuinely Mexican — simple, hearty, and not overly fancy. The portions were generous for the price, and everything came out fresh with plenty of traditional toppings like salsa and lime.

The vibe is casual and laid-back, perfect for a relaxed lunch or quick dinner. It’s not a fancy sit-down spot, but the flavors and value definitely make it worth a stop if you’re craving solid Mexican comfort food. I’d go back for another round of tacos or to try some of their other classic dishes.“

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

“Tacos were very good. I like that they cook the tortillas and the grilled onions are a good touch. The only negative I would say is the location I wish they had a sit down spot it’d be more enjoyable. But the tacos are meh favorite so far !“

“Fresh from the fryer right, ya can't go wrong. They were delicious onto the Chocolate filled no doubt... A must add to ya diet, cheers and love to all!“