Taqueria El Paisa

4610 International Blvd, Oakland
(510) 368-5403

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Mimi S

Soo I came here with high hopes because it has good reviews on google! I got 3 tacos. Looked good and service was quick. I sat down and ate and it was all SALT. I tried my best to finish it but I couldn’t.. I don’t like throwing food away! So I went to the front to tell them kindly that the food was very salty. He asked would u like a refund? And I said if possible sure. I got my plate to show him and I admit I ate more than half but the lady made a stank face talking in Spanish saying no refund. I get it, I wasn’t even expecting a refund. But no need to be rude about it, I literally apologized saying sorry I don’t mean to be rude but I just wanted to say it’s so salty. Anyway, first and last time there.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Justin Davis

Fast service even when the place is packed. Consistently great food and friendly staff. Just go.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Tacos Al Pastor

Emprise Zepherin

Tacos were smackin!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Adriano Billhey

I don't like this tacos so I don't back

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Citlali Andrade

I got Azada, Al Pastor, Chicharrón tacos and they were okay, tasted a veggie burrito and the beans were not cooked right. Really expensive for what we ordered. Their decorations are nice and they have plenty of seating, maybe I just went on a bad day.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Jessy Ayala

Definitely Best Tacos in Town! 🔥🍻🤤

Mortiche Wong

Review update 2/17/27: ordered a torta (sandwich) for the first time here, thought I'd try to incorporate some veggies into my body this visit with the lettuce, tomato and avocado that comes with the torta! It's a big, messy sandwich that gave me instant food coma. Verdict? 8.9 outta 10! Nothing takes the place of their tacos, but the torta is a solid choice and big enough to split with someone! They slather both sides of a big bun with mayo, lay it on the flattop to heat up and 'toast' up while they chop your protein choice and slice up your avocado. A mild, slightly nondescript slice of cheese gets slapped on the bread before everything else goes on: lettuce, tomato, onions if you want, then the meat. Into a box with chips, those lovely griddled baby onions and My favorite, some slabs of cooked nopales (cactus paddles) and you have yourself a crazy fulfilling meal, and then some!

My favorite taqueria Oakland! I love the variety of meats you can choose from, the slices of nopales and little onions you get as accoutrements, and their salsa/condiment bar is pretty spectacular! Carrots and pineapple in a cinnamony sweet/tart brine, carrots and jalapeños in a light brine, two types of fiery salsa, refreshing sliced radishes, a mini mountain of limes; the list goes on. The tacos and burritos are unapologetically simple but flavorful, filling, and delicious. Burritos have meat, beans and rice plus they come with chips, so don't order a side of chips unless you want a carb coma later. They have a crazy spicy (but flavorful) salsa in a molcajete behind the counter, if you're brave enough ask for some (I'm a wimp and it burned my face off after a tiny dab).

If you get the suadero, skip the tripe taco unless you want mostly fatty stuff hanging out in your belly for a few hours. I love both but only made that mistake once, forgetting how juicy and rich suadero is. Everyone I've brought here loves it and even my kid who isn't fond of Mexican food, loves theirs.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Jose Murillo

Their food is super expensive, I will never return to that place.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 4

Norma Rodriguez

Spectacular tacos, salsa bar, the only problem was parking...

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Lengua, Cebollitas

Carlos Jaimes

Los mejores tacos , y por años sigen manteniendo su calidad y su excelente savor 🥰🥰 mis favoritos y 100% recomendados

Vanessa Mostoller

Went here with friends for a quick meal and we each picked something to take away. The taste was very authentic. We only tried a few dishes but they were tasty and enjoyable.

Alex Chow

Great suadero tacos! BUT bring your own salt. They offer iodized salt (in packets), which is much needed since the meat isn’t seasoned, but the iodine ruins the taste. Highly recommend bringing your own regular non-iodized salt and you’ll have a delicious meal.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Sincronizada Chilanga

Cole Trible

Dine here with pals for a swift meal, and we each select something to take away. The flavors are genuine. We only tried a few items, but they were flavorful and delightful.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Juan Oropeza

The food was great. The place needs some maintenance. I see they have very good business. They should fix up the bathrooms. Other than that, I highly recommend them for their food

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Pastor & Carnitas Tacos, Suadero Tacos Mexicanos, Tacos Al Pastor

Nawras Alyacoub

Loved this place! Highly recommended to people I hate 😉 lets just say i had a really bad day the next day, had to call the plumber

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Chips, Tacos Al Pastor

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