This is my go to place for carnitas! The friendly owner says he stands by his product, and I’m so glad I tried the carnitas. I come here once a week now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon “grateful dirty666” Osypiewski
Taqueria El Cruzeros is a dependable go-to spot in Oakland when you’re craving good, straightforward Mexican food. The flavors are on point, portions are generous, and everything comes out fresh and hot. The tacos and burritos especially stand out—well seasoned, satisfying, and made with care. Service is friendly and efficient, even when it’s busy, and the vibe feels local and unpretentious. While there’s always room to elevate a dish or two, this place consistently delivers and earns its reputation as a neighborhood favorite. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re in the area personally I like it
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mz Seraphine
My steak fries was truly smackin I added both cheese, onion, cilantro & jalapeño they put everything I asked as well as crispy fries. Mmmm will return to try other items. Tried a steak an shrimp burrito ♡ This really my new spot♡♡
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juliet Joyee
Though it’s a small spot, the food quality is excellent, and the customer service is outstanding. The shrimp burrito was juicy, flavorful, and served in a reasonable time. Convenient roadside parking is available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Coronado
Excellent service from start to finish when we entered the establishment. Food was also hot and tasted great. We are definitely a fan of the Super Burritos, Breakfast Burritos, and Sopes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TinaMarie Williams
Everyone that works there very respectful very clean environment everyone there is very very clean give it a try from the food to the drinks everything is made fresh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ken Perry
Great neighborhood spot. The sit down area is like museum of Mexican culture. Amazing fresh food and fast service. Value!! This is an underrated gem. Enjoy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Moreno
Well, first time we went there we ordered enchiladas and taco salad,awesome. Went there Monday and had a carne asafa burrito and prawns al diabla which we both thought were disgusting, won't waste my money there again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
JJV The Storyteller
I reluctantly walked down the street to this Mexican restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised by the decor which was warm and welcoming. I ordered Chile Verde quesadilla that was definitely pleasing to my taste buds. The gentleman that took my order was very hospitable. Extremely nice experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angel Evans
The big guy is rude yelling at me for no reason he didn’t have a positive attitude at all he did not make my day any better don’t like there service there not good at all he was mean
The place looks alright but I ordered steak fries and they put nothing on the fries just steak and fries VERY PLAIN no salsa no onions no cilantro no nothing and for $15 no thank you I will Never come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Katie Egeland
Always drive by this place on my way home but finally tried it today while out on a walk. The carnitas burrito was delicious - meat was moist and flavorful. On my way out I wanted to buy a Jarritos but didn’t have cash, and the price was under their credit card minimum. The cashier told me to take it and pay next time I’m in. Such a nice gesture, and I will definitely be back!
Victor Perez
The shrimp broth is very good, but the service is bad. They don't have any kind of bottled sauce, not even the most commercial Tapatio ones. And the worst thing is that they don't have bathrooms for customer service. I have never been to a restaurant without bathrooms for the customer. It is the restaurant where the dilemma for the customer is the phrase (THERE ARE NO WE DO NOT HAVE)
Joe Brandansen
I have been coming here for more than 10 years, moved away from Oakland for awhile and immediately came here when I got back. I lived all over Cali and sampled nearly every burrito, my fam spent summers in Baja my entire childhood...and I have NEVER found better Carnitas
This is my go to place for carnitas! The friendly owner says he stands by his product, and I’m so glad I tried the carnitas. I come here once a week now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taqueria El Cruzeros is a dependable go-to spot in Oakland when you’re craving good, straightforward Mexican food. The flavors are on point, portions are generous, and everything comes out fresh and hot. The tacos and burritos especially stand out—well seasoned, satisfying, and made with care. Service is friendly and efficient, even when it’s busy, and the vibe feels local and unpretentious. While there’s always room to elevate a dish or two, this place consistently delivers and earns its reputation as a neighborhood favorite. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re in the area personally I like it
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
My steak fries was truly smackin I added both cheese, onion, cilantro & jalapeño they put everything I asked as well as crispy fries. Mmmm will return to try other items. Tried a steak an shrimp burrito ♡ This really my new spot♡♡
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Though it’s a small spot, the food quality is excellent, and the customer service is outstanding. The shrimp burrito was juicy, flavorful, and served in a reasonable time. Convenient roadside parking is available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service from start to finish when we entered the establishment. Food was also hot and tasted great. We are definitely a fan of the Super Burritos, Breakfast Burritos, and Sopes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everyone that works there very respectful very clean environment everyone there is very very clean give it a try from the food to the drinks everything is made fresh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great neighborhood spot. The sit down area is like museum of Mexican culture. Amazing fresh food and fast service. Value!! This is an underrated gem. Enjoy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Well, first time we went there we ordered enchiladas and taco salad,awesome. Went there Monday and had a carne asafa burrito and prawns al diabla which we both thought were disgusting, won't waste my money there again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
I reluctantly walked down the street to this Mexican restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised by the decor which was warm and welcoming. I ordered Chile Verde quesadilla that was definitely pleasing to my taste buds. The gentleman that took my order was very hospitable. Extremely nice experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The big guy is rude yelling at me for no reason he didn’t have a positive attitude at all he did not make my day any better don’t like there service there not good at all he was mean
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
The place looks alright but I ordered steak fries and they put nothing on the fries just steak and fries VERY PLAIN no salsa no onions no cilantro no nothing and for $15 no thank you I will Never come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Always drive by this place on my way home but finally tried it today while out on a walk. The carnitas burrito was delicious - meat was moist and flavorful. On my way out I wanted to buy a Jarritos but didn’t have cash, and the price was under their credit card minimum. The cashier told me to take it and pay next time I’m in. Such a nice gesture, and I will definitely be back!
The shrimp broth is very good, but the service is bad. They don't have any kind of bottled sauce, not even the most commercial Tapatio ones. And the worst thing is that they don't have bathrooms for customer service. I have never been to a restaurant without bathrooms for the customer. It is the restaurant where the dilemma for the customer is the phrase (THERE ARE NO WE DO NOT HAVE)
I have been coming here for more than 10 years, moved away from Oakland for awhile and immediately came here when I got back. I lived all over Cali and sampled nearly every burrito, my fam spent summers in Baja my entire childhood...and I have NEVER found better Carnitas
Highly recommend , I go for the Burritos 🔥
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