50 Best Taco Restaurants in Oakland

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

“If you're looking for a unique taco place, yet can't eat meat due to dietary restrictions, ima put y'all on Tacos Oscar -- one of the BEST taco spots in the heart of Oakland. This taco place is to NOT be slept on!

As I approached this place, the one thing I really liked was how hipster and how modern they made their dining experience. They're really with the political times, but besides that, they take making tacos on a WHOLE another level.

Their tacos are a little bit on the expensive side -- but because they're artisan made, that's what MAKES it unique. I tried their vegan broccoli taco, drowsed with their thick peanut and soy sauce. The tortilla was made out of 100% corn and nothing more than that. In addition, their agua fresca is on point.“

“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“

“el sazón está muy bueno,las personas muy amables“

“really like this place because it's family-friendly and has a variety of food. I like it because they have burritos. I highly recommend 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!“

“👍🌮🌮🌮🌮🌯🌯🌯🍛🍛🥘🥙🥗🍤🍤🍗🌮🌮🌮🌮🍺🍺🍳🌮🌯🌮“

“The tamales are so good!!“

“One of my favorite places to eat in the WORLD! I live in Missouri now and it was my first stop off of the plane when we visited! Chicken taco supers spicy.“

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

“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.“

“This place looks a little 'sketchy', BUT the food is very good. I was working an event at the Oakland Colesium, and this was the only place you could walk to. If you can speak a little Spanish, it goes a long way. I got the Cubana sandwich, and it was so big, I could only eat half of it.“

“Great quality, always get it the way you ask for it, reasonable prices.... I stayed on a late night truck run when my wife was pregnant. You could throw a rock and hit 5 taco trucks in the same area and none are as good. There's this one guy who always asks about my kids always is friendly but he's the same way with everyone, no favorites. Quality spot in the cut...“

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

“Tasty! The Asada was perfect and generous amounts“

“best street corn ever !! looking forward to trying there other stuff“

“Felt like I was back in the motherland (Mexico). The dark, sketchy street just adds to the atmosphere. This place takes zelle if you don't have cash. The tacos are 3 bucks a pop, and they fill them fat. Best dang taco I've had in a while.“

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

“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 ❤️❤️“

“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!“

“delicious food, very very fresh. the Steak/Shrimp burrito was incredible“

“I hope I find this in heaven. Hands-down, one of the best Carnitas I’ve had. Run out of a taco truck in a very unassuming location. Juicy, tender and they give generous portions. I got that fairly late at 2PM and everything was sold out except for the carne. The person I spoke to said to come early usually before noon if you want to have a taste of everything else. There are two tents set up with tables and chairs.“

“Food is hot. and super delicious“

“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.“

“Delicious Mexican food freshly prepared while you wait. There’s some seating available, but I went with takeout instead. The prices are very reasonable and everything I’ve tried so far is great! This time I got the quesadillas with a mix of al pastor and chicken. There’s plenty of competition around them so they make sure those flavors are going to win the folks over. Definitely a place to check out!“

“tacos were bomb and the salsas were delicious.. we will be going back“

“Best tacos in town love pastor love the carne azada“

“Thrifty prices for this food truck if you’re hungry and near Hegenberger. It’s a good find particularly since they offer a $8 veggie burrito ? tax is included so that’s a bonus. I had the chicken one and it’s ok.-the red sauce was better that average and fresh radishes, pickled carrot slices and quality jalapeños.The churros were fresh, temperature hot, 10”, and outstanding— nice servers plenty of parking ?️ I will revisit ? grateful they are there ☀️“

“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.“

“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!“

“I was skeptical because they are in front of a house but an all honesty their tacos ???? are delicious and I also tried there tortas and they are on point as well,I have another taco down the street Taqueria Sinaloa but they got sloppy with their food.I rather go to Tacos la Cabana and they also sale menudo and birria on Saturday mornings.TRY THEM you will not be disappointed and I am a picky eater so I was surprised I liked them.“

“? Alright folks, here’s the deal: Living in Alameda has me often yearning for some legit taco action. But I’ve found that I usually need to head over to Oakland to truly satisfy those cravings. And that’s exactly how I ended up at this taco truck!Nestled in Oakland, this spot was a serendipitous find on an evening adventure. The setting is chill, making it the perfect backdrop for some true street taco vibes. And speaking of streets, there’s a handy parking lot right at the corner, so you can just park and wander over with ease.I dove into two pastor and two carne asada tacos, and even though they’re on the petite side, they don’t skimp on flavor. My plate was brimming with extras - a generous helping of radishes and jalapeños which added that fresh zing to every bite. And oh, those salsas! Perfectly spiced and absolutely delightful.Now, are these the all-time champions of my taco experiences? Maybe not. But when the taco craving hits in Alameda, this Oakland gem is definitely worth the short trek. Can’t wait to see what the rest of their menu holds on my next visit!“

“Great food on a great Sunday!“

“Son las mejores pupusas del area! Las chicas siempre muy amables 💓💓 los platanitos siempre están riquísimos , suaves y dulces!“

“Food like a homemade traditional kitchen the asada is amazing and fresh. Delicious food wonderful people. The website needs to update prices on the menu, the burrito grande is $12.59 now, but so worth it. Comes with avocado slices beans rice meat onions cilantro etc“

“Tacos here are seriously good, and it's hard to find authentic tacos al vapor like these. I ordered the lengua and cabeza tacos, and they were so well-seasoned that I could tell right away they didn't need any extra salt—they were perfect as they came.

The red house salsa is extremely spicy, while the green salsa has great flavor with a milder kick. Both pair really well with the tacos.

I paid $31 for 6 tacos and 2 drinks, which felt like a fair price because they really load the tacos with meat. You definitely get your money's worth.

I gave this place 5 stars because the food was outstanding. The only minor challenge is parking. As for the dining area, there are about 4 or 5 tables plus a long wall counter that can seat around 10 people, giving you a good idea of the layout. It wasn't an issue when I visited, but if they get really busy, seating could fill up quickly. These tacos are so good that they're definitely worth eating fresh on the spot.

I'll definitely be coming back—the only trouble I see myself running into is finding parking.“

“Gave me a huge burrito, got a birria supreme. Perfect consommé and perfect birria, very quality sauces in good portions aswell. Food came out quick!“

“Review: Street-Level Audit — Tacos Sinaloa (Fruitvale Hub)

An afternoon operational run to evaluate one of Oakland’s highest-volume street culinary hubs. Service was incredibly fast, and the covered outdoor seating plaza made it easy to sit down and analyze the payload immediately.

Everything we ordered was excellent:

The Torta: My partner had the carne asada torta and loved it. It was packed with a generous amount of steak that was flavorful but not too spicy. The bread was perfectly soft but held together much better than he expected without getting soggy or falling apart.

The Tacos: I tried three different tacos—carne asada, fish, and al pastor—and all of them were fantastic. They were well-built and easy to eat because they didn't skimp on the tortillas. The kitchen put the perfect amount of salsa on top of each one so it didn't overwhelm the flavor of the meat.

The Standout: The al pastor was hands-down my favorite. It had that perfect balance of deep seasoning and those crispy, caramelized edges you look for in great pork.

The Drink: The strawberry horchata was delicious and super refreshing in the sun. It was creamy, sweet, and the perfect counter to the savory meats.

The Verdict: Tacos Sinaloa completely defends its reputation. Fast, delicious, and pristine street-level execution.“

“amo las tortas De esta lonchera 😍😍“

“best burrito EVERRR..online orders only“

“If you are looking for some good tacos/Mexican food, this is a great place to come. They are located behind the am/pm gas station. Thier tacos are now $2, which kinda sucks since they used to be $1.25. They recently moved to that location and have been moving around for the past few years.“

“Awesome food made quickly ❤️ super delicious food highly recommended 🥰😍“

“Everything is very well Seasoned, my family loves coming to this taco truck, the steak fries, the Torta Ronco, the birria tacos, the hamburger and the asada taquitos and the 10” pastor, my family is always satisfied, the flavored waters They are also very good!!“

“Love this place, I go about once a week. All the meats are really good and seasoned especially when paired with the spicy mayo or even extra teriyaki sauce which isn’t needed in just a big back. The stars of the show is the short rib triangle, and the buldock and unagi are ok too.“

“Just had some delicious Blocko Tacos! Mmmm... so good! Nice blend of flavors and textures. The cheese sauce has a nice bite to it. The tortilla is nice and soft, but doesn't fall apart. We highly recommend this delicious treat! Don't be shy, have yours with everything on them. We did! You won't be sorry!🌮 Uncle Curtis and Auntie Jan ♥️“

“Liege is a whole vibe. Love the music, drinks and great food.“