50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Oakland

“Just had lupita’s for the first time . Everything was so good i couldn’t believe how generous the portions are . Will be back soon !“

“Just ordered from there for the first time today, I must say delivery was on point and the food was delicious will definitely order again!!! Great place,awesome food!!!“

“We met with friends at this restaurant for dinner. we heard about this restaurant from a lot of people. Well, it was very nice. we were warmly welcomed by the staff and we felt excellent. The meal was yummy. We had a great time and we shall absolutely come back again. We recommend this place to all.“

“😍 I Love ❤️ their chicken and steak 🥩 tacos 🌮 and their Melanesa steak 🥩 sandwich 🥪 🥰❤️“

“Un lugar muy hermoso 🤩 y encantador ☺️“

“We stopped in for the first time today. The restaurant was so neat and clean. The food was fresh and delicious. We ordered shrimp and cheese empanadas, shrimp tacos, birria wings and churros. It was a lot of food but we were really excited to try this restaurant. A true hidden gem!“

“Amazing food !!! Highly recommended… Fast delivery service“

“Recently had my daughters graduation party at Agave. Isaac, the owner was extremely helpful and the staff worked very hard to make sure my party ran smoothly. The food and cocktails were fantastic. We had a party of 50+ with a DJ and had plenty of room dinner and dancing. The party was very affordable! Would definitely recommend!!“

“Our first time going to the Totowa location (met up with friends for lunch). Staff was very friendly and helpful - we decided to eat outside and they brought the food to us quickly. We had the tacos, regular bowl with carnitas and fajita bowl with steak and pina-mango drink. Food was very tasty and freshly made. Will come back to try El Pastor. Definitely recommend Sombrero Tacoria.“

“Our first time going to the Totowa location (met up with friends for lunch). Staff was very friendly and helpful - we decided to eat outside and they brought the food to us quickly. We had the tacos, regular bowl with carnitas and fajita bowl with steak and pina-mango drink. Food was very tasty and freshly made. Will come back to try El Pastor. Definitely recommend Sombrero Tacoria.“

“Queridos Alex y María, Desde el principio captaron mi atención. Su huella en la industria es única; a lo largo de los años, su constancia ha sido de primera. Oro para que cada proyecto en el que se aventuren multiplique su fe en Dios.“

“Great lunch! Service was great and fun- if you juggled a soccer ball 20 times you would get a free appetizer. The food was really good and filling. We enjoyed the guac and chips, Chisatacos, Quesabirria, Chicken Quesadilla, Rice. All fabulous. Would absolutely recommend.“

“Highly recommend the birria tacos 🌮“

“My experience at Tacoria was honestly amazing. The food was really good, especially the steak burrito box it was fresh, flavorful, and definitely lived up to the hype. What made the visit even better was the service. Rachel helped me out, and she was super friendly and easy to talk to. She made sure everything was right with my order and kept things moving smoothly even though it was busy. You can tell she knows what she’s doing and actually cares about the customers, which made the whole experience even better.“

“I really like this place, especially the juice; it's delicious.“

“I have eaten here multiple times and have always received delicious meals from this establishment. It’s so flavorful that it makes you stop and enjoy it fully to appreciate every bite. They also have traditional Mexican candy there that are worth the try! Will continue to be a repeated, happy customer :)“

“Food here is amazing and reasonably priced. The margaritas are equally good and it has a relaxing atmosphere, scenic outdoor dining and always friendly service. Don't always get up to Piermont, but when I do it's delicious Mexican food and a yummy drink at this awesome spot!“

“Hacienda Restaurant meet the best standards that we requested to enjoy a good time with a quality services.“

“From the moment you walk through the doors, you’re greeted with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. The staff at this restaurant truly go above and beyond to make every guest feel welcome. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a regular, they treat you like family—always attentive, courteous, and happy to offer recommendations. Their friendly nature adds a personal touch to the dining experience, making it not just a meal, but a moment to remember.“

“Finally!! Ramsey was in desperate need of good Mexican food. Guacamole & chips were fresh and delicious. Our Burritos were stuffed and yummy! Our toddler loved the quesadilla. Will be ordering again soon! 🥑😍“

“The food was absolutely amazing and the owners extremely friendly. This place is a diamond in the rough for sure! Value is beyond reasonable as a matter of fact I've payed twice as much in other places and received much less! We will be back!!“

“La comida deliciosa , servicio excelente muy limpio muy buen servicio 💯 recomendado !!😊😊“

“Carlos Mexican Kitchen in Little Falls is hands down the best Mexican restaurant around — no contest. From the moment the food hits the table, you know everything is made fresh, authentic, and with serious care. The dishes are bursting with flavor and come in generous portions, so you never leave hungry.

The salsa dips alone are worth the visit— bold, vibrant, and completely addictive. And the corn quesadilla is to die for. Perfectly prepared, packed with flavor, and the kind of dish you find yourself craving again the next day.

What makes this place truly special is how the food transports you straight to a local home in the heart of Mexico. It’s warm, authentic, and full of soul. Nothing feels commercial or rushed — just real Mexican cooking done right.

Also a huge plus: there are several great vegetarian options, which are just as thoughtfully prepared and delicious.

If you love authentic Mexican food, incredible salsa, and meals that feel homemade in the best possible way, Carlos Mexican Kitchen is an absolute must.“

“What do you do when your son eats your leftover enchiladas on Friday night? You go back on Saturday! Husband had the steak salad. Lots of steak.“

“I’m not a big review guy but this place is one of those exceptions because of how FANTASTIC the food here is. I don’t eat out much and prefer eating healthier at home because eating out makes me feel bad BUT THIS PLACE NEVER makes me feel like poop. A+++++++ “

“muy amables y la comida es % mexicana amigos paisanos bayan acomer a cenar yeben a su chikita o la familia la comida está deliciosa“

“amazing food and service couldn't ask for a better place for a quick and easy dinner“

“From the moment we walked in, the service at Dulce Patria was incredible. We were warmly welcomed right away, and the ambience is absolutely beautiful with plenty of great spots for photos. Our server, Natasha, was amazing and took the time to explain all their promotions, including a great happy hour menu. We tried the Tussi Roll, Dominican Power, and Cuban Tempora sushi rolls. Each one was full of flavor, and I was honestly impressed by how good they were. My friend ordered the Bad Bunny drink and the Beso de Coco. She enjoyed both, but the coconut one was her favorite and she definitely recommends it for coconut lovers. Parking isn’t the greatest in the area, but this place is absolutely worth the effort to find a spot. Overall, I had a great experience here and will definitely be coming back with more friends.“

“Great food and Margaritas always! A cute and cozy interior with Mexican vibes. The staff is very friendly! Outdoor dining too if you want. 👍🏼😎🍹🥑“

“the best mexican food. exelent service!!!!“

“Margaritas are the best. Beef burritos are great. Chips and salsa top notch“

“Si busca el sabor del pueblo es aka recomiendo el caldo de marisco el mole y todo lo de más con pruébalo tu mismo“

“The food was delicious. I had the gorditas with cecina. And it felt very authentic. Like a piece of Mexico in NY. The cheese they use for the quesadilla and tortas is quesillo or Oaxaca. And it makes a huge difference in how delicious the food is.“

“Best spot for Mexican food!“

“Fun. They shared my birthday Danced. Good food“

“muy buena calidad en general !!!!! 10 -10“

“atmosphere was great, food was good. I miss this service since Moe's left. I wish their cheese sauce was better. homemade better, it was jarred. straight out of a can. I won't order that again but everything else was great.“

“the best homemade food ever“

“The best moes Best place“

“Loveeee this place.. the atmosphere on the weekends is great and the food is sooo good. I crave their chicken nachos all the time, didn’t know nachos could be so good“

“Absolutely amazing food and it will really leave you feeling satisfied after!“

“Les recomiendo los tacos polo porque estan de poca muy sabrosos los taquitos“

“Yesterday I arrived to pick up an online order to find out I had placed it at the wrong location. The lovely woman behind the counter told me she could still make it for me, then called the other location to let them know. Great customer service! And the food was great, as usual!“

“great food great service can't wait to go back“

“Came with my family from Long Island just to try the food and it was more than we could’ve expected. The atmosphere, music, food and service was amazing! Bella was our waitress and very consistent and communicative. Definitely will be coming back. They also do a little birthday surprise if you ask“

“(Translated by Google) They recommended it to me and it is very tasty, the food is very good, the attention I like because the tortillas are made at the moment for me it is very good and I am very happy I have already gone many times alone with my family and I have also referred more people myself I give it five stars I hope your food continues to be good and keep going. May our God bless you.(Original)A mi me lo recomendaron y es muy rica la comida muy buena la atención me gusta porque las tortillas son hechas al momento para mí está muy bien y yo estoy muy contento ya he ido muchas veces solo con mi familia y también he referido más gente yo le pongo cinco estrellas espero que su comida siga siendo buena y sigan adelante que nuestro Dios lo bendiga“

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“So delicious! Authentic Mexican Food!Coming from the city, we've been to great mexican restaurants but this place has to be one of our favorites ! We had the sopes de pollo & tacos placeros with chorizo & egg, it was spectacular. it reminded us of home cooking!Its a Hidden gem for sure! We will be back!“

“Muy buena comida! muy buen servicio. les va ir muy bien en este pueblo! 🙏🏾“

“Was visiting my mom but left her casa hungry. I stopped by looking for authentic mex food and found it. I'm not sure which part of Mexico the family that runs this place is from so I something I'm more familiar so I ordered the chicken quesadilla. It was really good with the chili sauce. Only thing missing was horchata. I washed it down with grapefruit jarrito. I paid in cash not sure if cc accepted. Next time I will see if they have a house special like dish more known in there hometown“