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    Alma

    4.4 (65 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Tinga Taco, Carnitas Taco
    Chad M.

    Tinga and the Carnitas were excellent. The huevos con chorizo surprisingly didn't have alot of flavor. Black beans and rice were very plain. Corn tortillas were nothing special at all. Habanero hot sauce had a very weird runny consistency that was a little off putting. The flavor was pretty good on it. I preferred the chipotle salsa consistency but the habanero flavor. Would go back just for the carnitas and Tinga tacos. Just don't expect home made tortillas.

    Chicken tamale
    Suzi G.

    First time trying this restaurant and am not surprised by its high rating. The food is so delicious! Everything was hot, spiced well, super fresh, not greasy, not over-salted, and reasonably priced. I got the pozole to go and when I tried it at home- wow. Very flavorful! The to-go soup container seemed to warp with the heat, though, so the top got loose. I'll have to be more careful when transporting to-go soup (because it spilled on the tortilla chips and soaked em). Parking might be a bit tough with construction nearby, but this is definitely my new lunch spot and well worth walking several blocks for.

    Mikki M.

    Alma makes super delicious tacos that are is full of flavor. I really liked the carnitas taco and the chicken taco. Both packed with yummy spices. The birria tacos were good. The meat was tender but a bit salty. Carne asada was a bit bland. The restaurant was clean and has plenty of seating. We came around 9:30 at night and it wasn't too busy.

    Tiffany M.

    I had a very nice lunch today with my second born at this establishment. She had the carne asada plate and I had the taco salad with fish. $42 Service was friendly and the local has street parking and open space for gathering. My salad was chock full of veggies which I love!!!!!! My daughter enjoyed her entree as well. The salad was huge so half was taken Togo. Now, I didn't give five stars is because the flavor was a little lacking. Lots of natural flavors- meaning veggies and roasted veggies but a little spice and salty goodness was missed from the chips and salsa to my salad. I definitely would go back but my hot sauce would be in my bag ;)

    Tacos
    Serena J.

    Good tacos! Pretty big, three made for a filling lunch. Wide array of fillings, including vegetarian options. The carnitas were good and nicely fried, and oyster mushrooms were surprisingly tasty. The restaurant is very casual, more of a quick lunch place than a dinner place, but probably some of the better tacos in downtown/uptown.

    Mole Enchiladas
    Jennifer T.

    Food was really good and the service was friendly. The decor is a little sparse but it had a good amount of seating. It was a good place to chat with friends over a meal and I didn't feel rushed to leave at all.

    Ceviche. Wife says was good. I was too queasy for fish.
    Timothy L.

    F-ing epic. I'm too drunk to be articulate, but some bomb Mexican food that hit the spot late at night. Yes, open late! Yes, authentic AF. Yes, autocorrect is making this intelligible. Go. Eat. Be taco happy. Namaste.

    Outdoors dining in front.
    Victor G.

    Alma opened in The Rotisserie Deli's space. Minamalist decor. Outside & inside seating. Has a rotating menu for different hours/days. Offerings (artisan/upscale Mexican): tacos, plates, burritos, empanadas, quesadillas, sides, aqua fresca.... Eats: chicken tinga taco (4) -braised chicken in slightly spicy chipotle adoba sauce, queso cotija, micro cilatro. Drizzled with sour cream. -small portion packed a lot of flava, yumminess. Pescado Estilo Baja Taco (4) -small pieces of beer battered fresh tasting rock cod covered with lime aioli, pico de gallo flavas and mixed with micro cilantro & red cabbage slaw. -every bite bursting with flava. 4.5 stars thin white tortillas lightly grilled, probably house made. Neglible taste as if invisible.... Food ready in 5ish minutes, made to order Hispanic Heritage Month: 9/15-10/15.

    Chile Relleno Plate
    Colleen M.

    Such a nice little spot! We went as a group (8) and accidentally took over the place. The seating area is definitely on the small side but we were able to make one large table, without blocking anything. The staff that was working this evening was so accommodating and friendly, they were the real ambiance of the place. The chips and guac were great - chips were deep fried right in front of us and the guac was definitely made on the spot. They had lots of drink options, including beer, margs, and most importantly, the legit glass bottle real sugar Coca Cola. Everyone seemed very happy with their food, which is always a nice treat. I recommend their tinga empanadas and carne asada platos. Overall this place made for a memorable and delicious group dinner & I'd recommend stopping in if you're ever nearby.

    Dos Tostadas de Ceviche
    Kathryn R.

    The wife and I came here for a late night dinner (around midnight) and us being new to the area we aren't familiar with any decent places yet. But this place did not disappoint! Everything was delicious and flavorful. The food came out super quick but probably because it was just in the restaurant at the time, regardless I wouldn't mind waiting a bit longer. We ordered the quesabirria, tinga taco and ceviche tostadas. We will defiantly be back soon.

    Vegetarian tacos, chili rellano Plato, empanada, and $10 margarita. What are you waiting for?

    I have been here three times, dine in. Made to order, homemade delicious food. Can't beat a $10 margarita. Chile rellano Plato yummmy. Tacos were delicious.

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    Good chips and salsa with a lil kick preceding delicious tacos quickly delivered with a smile.

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    Taco salad was outstanding! And ordering pickup was easy on their website. I will definitely be back.

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    Quesabirria dish is amazing. Prices are reasonable for the area. Casual ambience and friendly staff

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    Tacos Oscar - chips & salsa morita

    Tacos Oscar

    4.4(296 reviews)
    1.6 miTemescal, North Oakland

    Amazing. Purely delicious, cuuute ambiance…read more They make their own tortillas, which is always a plus. The flavors of each taco were outstanding. I ordered everything on their current menu. Tostada beans gigante, the pork shoulder, barbacoa, charred broccoli, mushroom, and chicken tinga. Just a lil lime on top, and enjoy! I didn't even need to add more salsa, which I would usually add to my tacos at other places. Tostada vegan was my fave. All the meat tacos were also fantastic, all were tender and juicy. Your taste buds bout to be blown away. They have patio style seating in the front and the back. cute for a lil date night without breaking the bank, or to go out and entertain friends outta town, or just to treat yo'self real good. so happy.

    I have been wanting to try Tacos Oscar for a while, and finally got to try it. It was Sunday around…read more11am and there was already a line, but it moved fast. They have outdoor seating both in front and in their back patio, the front being sunnier while the back was cooler and shaded. It does seem like it can get crowded there due to the amount of customers who may choose to eat here instead of takeout, though. The food came out within 5 minutes. They also have a self-service water pitcher, and pitchers of half-and-half and oat milk next to it, which I assume is provided for those who get coffee (I didn't read through the entire drink menu). I got the vegan breakfast burrito, which has pan fried potatoes, roasted peppers and onions, mayocoba beans, chile morita mayonesa, avocado, corn, cilantro in a flour tortilla and it contains soy. It was savory, just a little bit spicy but tolerable for someone who can handle just mild level so I felt it was a good addition for providing more flavor given vegetarian burritos can otherwise often end up very plain. Quite a bit of avocado. I liked the potatoes and beans, and the insides didn't feel too mushy texture-wise. Admittedly not the hugest quantity for a burrito of this price ($15 before tax/tip) but I appreciate that they have several vegetarian and vegan options on their menu. I also ordered the strawberry agua fresca - listed as agua de fresca on the menu and this is the only flavor available, for $6. It was pretty good, fruity and sweet but not overwhelmingly so. I tried some of the chips and salsa morita that a friend shared with me, and thought it was decent - they give a massive quantity of chips (it would be good for sharing with a group) which are crispy and lightly salted, and the salsa is tasty and very mild in spice level.

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    Side seating entrance

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    Don't be like me. provide your tostada with a strong support system

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    Bird & Buffalo - Mussamun Nuer (gf) - ($19.50)

    Bird & Buffalo

    4.3(359 reviews)
    1.9 miTemescal, North Oakland
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    I came here with some friends for Oakland restaurant week because we had seen it online and were…read moreintrigued by the menu! We came here during lunch, and since it wasn't too crowded we were able to be seated right away. While the restaurant itself isn't too large, it does have a decent number of tables for people to sit at to eat. The interior is also quite nice and homey, with a rustic vibe to it. I decided to get one of the rice plates, which had rice, some ground meat, egg, beans, and some fish. The meat itself was fresh and quite flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked well too. While the portions weren't that large, I did like the tastes of everything that I had and think it was a nice take on Thai food. Overall, I recommend checking this place out if you want some Thai food in Oakland!

    We have been here a few times, a smallish restaurant on Telegraph with open kitchen and friendly…read morestaffs Food was authentic and Thai spicy if you know what I meant, so for me.i would.do medium and still crying from the heat. Come to my surprise since I am not a big fan of curry they made a fan out of me.for serving one of the best Chicken curry with middle bowl ever. The sour mustard add a bit of tanginess to the creamy coconut and curry flavor and that juicy chilcken thigh got me.to want more. Very few places that would make me.say j need to go back.for this one dish and the chicken curry was the winner for me.

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    Oyster mushrooms + aioli

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    Todos - Grande Tacos... Loaded with choice of carne asada, carnitas, grilled fish, gulf shrimp.

    Todos

    4.1(264 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Massive bean and cheese burrito!…read more Fast and friendly service; greeted me and let me know they will be right with me. Points! The flavor, portion for price, and wonderful agua frescas (watermelon, my fav!) consumed it so fast I didn't even get to the picture lol Will definitely be back! Thanks!

    I ordered from Todos Cantina via DoorDash after reading about chef Nolberto Martinez and his…read morefamily's culinary reputation in the Bay Area. Given that background, what arrived at my door was honestly shocking. The burrito was cold, greasy, bizarrely thick and lumpy, and filled with some of the lowest-quality meat I've ever been served by a restaurant. Multiple bites literally had to be spit out. On top of that, the advertised ingredients (sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole) were completely missing. What arrived was basically a dense tube of cheap rice and rubbery meat. At first I assumed this must have been a one-off disaster. Then I started reading the Yelp reviews. And suddenly a pattern emerged: stale chips, stale tacos, food making people sick, delivery orders arriving wrong or poorly made, hostile service interactions, customers being spoken to aggressively, and an overall sense that quality control has completely collapsed. One reviewer even described an employee asking if they "wanted to fight." Another described disputing charges over incorrect orders because the food quality was so poor. What makes this especially disappointing is that the restaurant presents itself as a serious modern Bay Area Mexican concept tied to an admired culinary name. Instead, the actual execution feels careless, inconsistent, and deeply below the standards the restaurant markets itself on. Restaurants can survive a bad night. What they cannot survive is the perception that nobody cares anymore. Right now, that is exactly the impression Todos Cantina gives off. Frankly, this is an embarrassment to the legacy and reputation associated with the Martinez name. I truly hope someone steps in and turns this place around, because based on my experience (and many others here) things have gone badly off the rails.

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