This review is not about the food but the character of the people who work there. Who turns away a potty training 2.5 year old toddler who needs to use a bathroom? Treat your community with respect and dignity, if you are in the business of hospitality. The choice was to either set her up on a potty outside their restaurant, or have the decency to ask to go in, out of respect for those eating there. We were given an eye roll, scolded for going in versus any other restaurant around them. I understand if it's frustrating to have a lot of people ask to use a restroom - but tell me how many of those was a potty training 2.5 year old? In this poor judgement you have lost a customer that lives in the neighborhood and our social circle of friends and family. read more

Delicious food. Server Ashley was friendly and helpful with menu selections. This restaurant is in a nice, upbeat area on College Ave. It was fun to walk around all the nearby stores after eating at Belly. Three of the four of us ordered tacos: chicken, hot chicken & shrimp. One person ordered the burger. One of us ordered a yummy non- alcoholic pear/mint beverage. No complaints. All delicious. Check out Belly and enjoy/support College Ave as well! read more

Belly - Belly Burger & fries - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

See all

Food was delicious, i prefer the burrito bowl instead of actual burrito due to the taste of the flour tortilla. Also had the nacho fries which were quite crispy. Quesadilla was also good. I like how there is coleslaw and the sauce on the side is actually spicy. Service was exceptional and place was spacious enough to hear each other. read more

See all

The tacos are extremely tasty but the overall value for the price doesn't quite match. I'm actually a fan of Belly and have been to their flagship location in Uptown a few times in the past. Admittedly, I haven't been back there in a few years, but I've always dug the concept. When I found out that they were opening a location in Rockridge, I was super excited since it's closer to me. Belly specializes in Asian fusion cuisine and they do it well. This location in Rockridge is stylish and cozy. It's really colorful and has more of a bar setup compared to their other location. They have beer on tap and wine for purchase, but they don't serve hard liquor cocktails. I stopped by for lunch and I was the only person there during my entire visit. The lady who served me was super sweet. It seemed like she was the only wait staff there, and understandably so since it wasn't busy at all. Ended up ordering two tacos: The Surf and the Cali. The Surf is their version of a Baja fish taco, and I enjoyed it. The fish had a nice beer style batter and the toppings were fresh and added some nice flavor. The Cali taco was all good and came with steak pieces, fries, and guac on top. Really liked their guac. Although I'm not really a fan of having fries in my tacos, I felt like the fries and the rest of the toppings melded really well together. The tacos are really tasty and I can really complain about the taste because it's on point. So, here's my gripe with this place; the price tag. After having those two tacos, I was still left feeling hungry. It costed about $15 for two tacos before tip. If I'm paying $15 for two tacos, they need to be worth that price. Although these were good, they weren't worth that much in value. And let me just say, EVERYTHING here is expensive. Sides cost between $7-$20 and their burritos are $17-$20 each. I understand that this is Asian fusion and their menu is very innovative, but that's just too damn much for something that I could easily get elsewhere for almost half the cost. There's nothing else that warrants the high prices. No upscale ambience, no above and beyond service, no unforgettable experience. It's just a casual spot that serves pricey (albeit tasty) Asian fusion fare. I wouldn't be opposed to coming back here again if I was really having a craving, but this would be more of a "let's splurge on lunch today" kind of meal for me. read more

See all

So satisfying. It was my first time in this place and I was impressed. Good food, nice location, and excellent service. read more

Belly - Steak Egg Taco on a corn tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

See all

We stopped by Belly in Oakland on a Sunday night for dinner and it was pretty much empty with some people ordering to-go's. This feels like a Korean and Mexican cuisine. When we first walked in, the server greeted us with a smile and led us to a table by the window. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting with some cute neon signs on the wall and nice music. This menu offered a variety of items from fries to tacos/burritos and some great drinks. We ordered the LA Corn and a beef bowl. Both were amazing and delicious. However, the portion size and the price wasn't matching. I would definitely go back and try their other items. read more

See all

I had the Pork Belly Taco and Belly Taco (the latter being their namesake taco, but with a steak filling). The service is great, the ordering process smooth. The Belly taco was very good, I'll definitely get that again. The *pork* belly taco, on the other hand, was not as good - its texture was a bit off, and it wasn't melty with fat like The Chairman, for example. So probably no on that one. + 1/2 stars for having beer on tap, that was a nice surprise. -1/2 stars for the abnormally expensive sides. I totally would have gotten some truffle fries, but $9? And $7.50 for onion rings? Even by Bay Atea standards, that's too much. They maybe need a smaller portion at a lower price point. read more

Belly - Pork Belly Taco and Belly Taco - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Loved this place! Food came fast and there's so many unique options. One thing that stood out was that the tacos are pretty big so it's pretty worth it for the price. The inside is not too small and pretty casual. Service was good and it wasn't too busy inside. I also liked you were able to choose flour tortilla (extra 25 cents or something) or corn tortilla which I loved. read more

Belly - Fish, Shrimp, Pork Belly and Korean Fried Chicken Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

We went to Belly because Andre Iguodala cited it as one of his favorite restaurants, but it exceeded expectations. They are super flexible with substitutions and made an exceptional version of their Chinese Chicken Salad with tofu, extremely appreciated as a vegetarian. Plus, the tofu was perfectly cooked and infused with great flavor while often tofu is a bland afterthought. We live in SF but it is always at the top of our list for East Bay visits. read more

Belly - Chinese Chicken Salad - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Alright, I'll be honest we mostly came here due to proximity to our AiBnB. It had the best reviews and we didn't want to worry about parking after dinner as we'd gotten lucky and gotten a spot right outside where we were staying. So massive plus that it was within walking distance!! We arrived probably around 7:30 (?) Thursday evening and wandered in - was a bit concerned at first as that was only one other table occupied. However, that was for nothing as after we were seated more people started showing up. Anyway, the decor was fun and modular and the one employee/server we interacted with was very friendly and accommodating. We were crazy hungry and I wanted to try everything as we had plans the rest of the weekend (my cousin got married) so I knew we would ben able to return. I really wanted to order the loaded friends but was kindly advised by the server that that could have fed four...of course 4 of their tacos was probably close to the same. They were feraking massive. Like warn a girl. Anyway...the garlic fries were by far the best - living in the midwest now I miss a good garlic fry. I don't know why they taste better in Cali but they do. Everything else had very much a samey taste if you get my meaning? It was all good, but all the different toppings and such all tasted very similar. You'd thing that between the Korean Hot Chicken, Pork Belly, Shrimp+Avocado, and Surf there'd be some separation but there wasn't. Again all good, just...samey. Overall, we had a good experience (colored by a long day of travel and exhaustion). read more

See all

I was craving Kimchi Fries on New Years Day and searched up that Belly had them. They have 2 locations and their website said that the Rockridge location was open on New Years *cue the happy tears* I put in my order online and it was ready within 10 minutes. When I arrived, it was there, ready to go with my name clearly on the bag. They even offered a sample of what I'm guessing was a Salted Chocolate Chip cookie. It was HELLA good. The service was great. They greeted me right when I came in. The vibe was nice. I would love to dine in soon since I love the area! read more

Ordered to-go the Cali Taco, Shrimp+Avocado Taco, and the Pork Belly Taco. The fillings were all pretty delicious and had good combinations of flavors. I thought that the flour tortilla shell could've had a better bite/texture to it but maybe that's because we got it to-go. With the exception of the shrimp+avocado taco, I do feel that they skimp on the amount of food put into each taco. At the end of the day these tacos aren't particularly memorable and I think the biggest reason why I'm more critical/turned off by these tacos is because of the price. When you charge $6-$7 dollars then there's an inherent expectation that it should deliver on. I'm always going to default to more of the classic/cheaper taco-stand style of tacos, but even in comparison to the more new-age/modern tacos that Belly is more in the camp of, it's hard to convince me to come back and try other tacos from here at this price. read more

Belly - Cali Taco, Shrimp + Avocado Taco, Pork Belly Taco - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

I try not leave negative reviews, but the experience was very terrible. Cold, absent, and flat describes the service. And the food. Very pricy for this offering. All this made the ambiance to be desired. I so badly wanted to enjoy my visit. read more

There isn't a lot of Korean food in the Rockridge area, so I was excited when this place opened up. They use a QR code for the menu and you can pay for everything on the website. I got the Belly Bowl, and I would characterize this place as California Korean healthy fast food. With the kimchi aioli, I was worried that it might be too spicy for me, but it was a mild spice and was really more about adding flavor (as the server mentioned at the soft opening). Although I agree with that, the aioli is objectively spicy, so if you can't handle any amount of spice, I suggest finding a substitute because the flavor all comes from the aioli. I like coming here for a quick bite that tastes reasonably healthy. Plus, since I don't eat that much, I get to pack half of it as leftovers in my reusable container, so it's two meals in one! ECO NOTES (Dine-In) Dine-In Dishware: Reusable bowl Napkins: Single-use disposable paper napkin wrapped around the fork with a tiny paper holder. I suggest they see if they can forgo the paper holder to save money (and resources!). Utensils: Metal forks Water cups: Reusable cups, no straw read more

Belly - Belly Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

I heard about Belly from a statement by Andre Iguodala, so I was excited to see a location open near me! We went late one night (8pm). The inside is clean and bright, and the service is really friendly. The tacos were good but not amazing. I generally liked the flavor but found everything to be cold and with too much sauce. But the textures of the protein were really good. The fried chicken in particular was really crisp. They also sell beers on tap. Overall it's a solid fast casual spot read more

Belly - Fish taco and beef taco - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

See all

Clean modern atmosphere Tofu vegetarian options Good healthy options Order Mexican oriented dishes like burritos and tacos and they're delicious. I had ordered a Veggie Bowl and was disappointed with the lack of flavor and freshness. Service was prompt and courteous. We will return again. read more

Belly - Veggie Taco - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Less than a block from the Rockridge BART station, the is the perfect place for a light, but delicious dinner. I thoroughly relished my Shrimp +Avocado Taco on a corn tortilla. (Loved the crunch of the multiple tempura shrimp and the tang of the slaw.). My husband's steak and eggs taco was also tasty, but messy. We'll be back! read more

Belly - Shrimp Avocado Taco and Steak Egg Taco - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

I've been to the location in Oakland and was super excited to see this location opened up. I really liked how when you enter, you can simply sit at a table and use your phone to pull up the menu to order. It'll have your table number ready and just simply tap what you want, add your payment and poof you're done! The interior of this location is really nice and the aesthetics made the whole place beautiful. Service here was quick, they give you a whole bottle of water so you don't have to keep asking them to refill your water for you which is nice. My husband ended up ordering the Belly taco, Cali taco and shrimp and avocado taco plus some tater tots. While I ordered the korean belly bowl which was delicious. The tacos had the perfect ratio amount of protein/sauce and it wasn't messy to eat compared to other places we have been to. The korean belly bowl was amazing especially after you mixed it all together. Also they use multigrain rice instead of white rice which is a nice variation. read more

See all

Hey, my first visit to Belly! Andre Iguodala from the Golden State Warriors said check this place out. Andre said: "It's like crack!" I had two tacos, the Cali - marinated steak, fries, Pico de Gallo, spicy crema and cheddar and the Pork Belly with sesame slaw and pickled Cucumbers.  Both were creative tacos wrapped in a soft floor tortilla. The Cali was amazing. It tasted similar to the Senor Sisig California burrito. I'd stay away from the Pork Belly offering. It was almost all fat and was to be honest, not very appetizing. The super nice lady who took my order saw that I was not enjoying the Pork Belly taco, so she didn't charge me There are enough options on the menu, so I'll be back to try something different. Super nice people and the space is inviting. Close to Rockridge Bart. Matt says check out this gem. read more

See all

Consistently fantastic food and friendly service. The bowls are my favorite. Outdoor seating is a big bonus.

So satisfying every time! Our favorite here is the Steak Egg Taco. The flavors blend so well and has so many different textures. There's the steak, the crispy string fries, the creamy garlic aioli and the runny egg on a flour tortilla. I personally like flour tortillas and in this case, it's perfect because a corn tortilla would change the overall taste. The kids like the Belly Burrito and the pork belly. They're always happy with theirs. The super skinny fries are different and fun to eat. Parking is a little tricky in this neighborhood. It's my least favorite thing about this restaurant, but it won't stop me from coming here. read more

Belly - Steak and Eggs (middle: over easy egg) - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

See all

We came here on a Sunday evening and had a wonderful dinner! We've been to the original Belly in Uptown a few times but this was our first visit to the Rockridge location. The space is very inviting, beautiful print on the walls, super cute and clean. Bathroom was clean, even in a weekend night. It's clear they are good about keeping their space clean all day long. They also had Mrs. Meyer geranium liquid hand soap in the bathroom - nice touch! I noticed it! We had the option of ordering through the QR code or through the regular menu. Our server was Nomie and she was very happy to accommodate either way. So we ordered with her. We ordered the Korean Cali fries, with a steak on the side, to accommodate the vegetarians in the dinner group. We ordered a lot of burritos and tacos and some drinks. Everything was delicious! The great food that keeps us coming back to Belly. I had the pork belly taco and the surf taco. Both are excellent. If I were to have a third taco, I'd likely order the shrimp and avocado taco. I had a bite of that and it was perfectly seasoned with plenty of shrimp and avocado in each bite. Thanks to Nomie for tip top service. read more

Convenient, clean, crisp space with plenty of 2 and 4 top tabels to suit your group. Love how informal it is, nice draft beer list (I think lots of local options). Food is made to orderish. I love tacos so went for the Pork Belly and the Surf (crisp coating on the fish) and was not disappointmed by either. I love that our server warned me that some folks thaught the pork belly was a little fatty (uh, it's pork belly). It was just the right amount of food for me. My dinner companion was a bit disappointmed that his Surf and Turf Bowl sat on a bed of fries, but no rice. I think the menu stated it had fries, but that it was a "bowl" caused him to believe there would still be rice. I am not mad about it and will be back when I need to fill my belly (see what I did there?)! read more

Belly - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

See all

Went for the first time today for a quick lunch after passing by it all the time. I was seated immediately and my order was taking very promptly. The hostess, the owner I believe, was super nice and helped me choose what to eat! The interior is very pretty and they have an extensive alcohol menu, which I would have tried if I didn't need to work right after. Liked the korean chicken taco! Steak and egg taco was nice too but a bit too heavy for my liking. The green salsa was very nice and unique, not spicy. Side salad was very yummy too. read more

Belly - 2 taco platter: Steak + Egg Taco and Korean Hot Chicken Taco - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Stopped by here for a quick bite! We were pleasantly surprised to see this place open, as many other restaurants seemed to close early today. We shared a half-size of the Cali Fries and found the portion to be just right for two. We look forward to coming back in the future when our stomachs are empty enough to sample all their options. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a casual place to meet friends for a meal. The service was excellent! read more

Food was very good. Service was good. My order was a little slow for some reason but they made up for the wait with a cookie which was really kind of them. Ambiance is a simple/casual cute restaurant. Fries were perfectly crispy, burger patty cooked nicely, cookie was chocolate-y when pulled apart, and the tempura shrimp in the burrito was crunchy. We would eat here again. read more

Belly - Belly Burger Truffle Fries - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

See all

Got four different tacos: Steak with egg Korean Hot Fried Chicken Shrimp Pork Belly This is the order I rank them in with the steak being my favorite, but I order all of these when I go here. I would recommend you try all of these. Their salted caramel cookies are hella good too. read more

Belly - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

3.5/5 This was my first time going to this location, usually I go to the other location downtown, however I'm glad they opened up another location so I don't have to go downtown to get a belly burrito. My go to is the steak and egg burrito and southwest burrito with their. Special verde sauce. It has been about a year since I have been to Belly but I will say the southwest burrito didn't hit the same as it use to. I felt that it lacked a bit of flavor and wasn't the same as before. Not sure if it is the location or maybe they changed the recipe but felt a bit bland. I also feel like their burritos are so expensive now!! Not sure if it really worth 20 bucks in my opinion. read more

We're frequent visitors of the original location near downtown Oakland. This location has the same great taste with what felt like bigger portion. We had the fish taco and the Cali taco. They were stuffed with a generous amount of topping and tasted really good. We got our food to go so I can't really comment on the ambiance or service but food was excellent. read more

Love this place! I originally came about it when there was an outdoor fair in the area and they were giving out samples of the southwest taco--I've been hooked since. Something about their taco tortillas, it reminds me of roti or paratha of some sort. Soft, buttery, slightly sweet and then the taco toppings are just as good. My boys always get the chicken quesadillas and the items are very reasonable priced. It's easy for us to sit in or take out and it's always prepared fresh and quickly. On our last visit, we were taken care of my Susan (I think that was her name), and she was very nice--she always is. I accidentally ordered a regular quesadilla for the boys instead of the chicken and when I brought it to her attention, she happily brought us a chicken quesadilla and let us keep the regular free of charge. To my surprise, my boys actually ended up liking that one more so it was a win/win. We'll continue to visit Belly as it's become a staple in our Monmy & Me days out with my boys! Happy memories were created here. read more

Belly - My boys enjoying their meal - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

See all

Came here with a friend for a quick bite to eat. Food was decent but had a bad experience with a worker which put a poor taste in my mouth, will not be coming back. Initially asked for food to go, but changed our minds and asked for food to eat at the restaurant. Person at the register must have not heard my friend the second time, which was an honest mistake. On the way out, another employee (possibly the owner) confronts us and in a rude and displeased tone asks for us to next time ask for food for here to save paper. We did not know what to say. The comment felt unnecessary, and presumptuous considering we did ask for the food for there. I understand the sentiment, but mind you this person did not offer help or assistance at any point during our visit. Our only interaction with them being this comment. As someone who has worked numerous years in customer service, this comment came in poor taste. I would avoid this place at all costs unless you want to deal with unwelcoming staff. read more

Been to Belly three times. I got shrimp tacos the first time and it tasted delicious. The avocado and shrimp tastes really refreshing and flavorful. The second time I got a shrimp burrito but was a small portion and it dissappointingly tasted bland, the opposite of the tacos on my first visit. The third time, I got the veggie burrito and fries. The veggie burrito tasted great, though again smaller than most burritos you could get (especially at this price) and the fries were mid. So two good visits out of three ain't bad. As for the space, the restaurant is bright, colorful and spacious, so a good spot for casual get togethers. The cashier/server have been friendly and rang me up quickly and accurately. But the prices are steep for tacos and burritos especially for portion sizes,, which is why I don't stop here too often. When I'm craving seafood type burritos, my top choice is to just go next door to Cactus (prices are reasonable, portion sizes are good and their quality is consistent). read more

Loved Belly! If I had a slight quibble it would be that everything was a little over-sauced which masked the quality of the proteins. That said, for me the star was the crispy shrimp taco. Yes the prices are on the high side but quality ingredients cost money so I have no qualm there. Nice interior, great outside option in nicer weather, friendly staff and to top it off we fell in love with the plates and cups. We found them online and are going to order some so we can use them at home. read more

Belly - Belly! - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Was roaming around college ave for lunch and happened upon this place. I must say it was a gem to find and if I wasn't looking for food places there is a chance I could have missed it. It is an interesting Mexican Korean Fusion restaurant. I ended up getting the surf burrito and it was a perfect amount of food for a meal. I really enjoyed how the fish was cooked, it still had a nice crispiness to it and the sauce that came with the burrito helped add a creaminess to balance out the spice. I think I might need to come back to try some more of the menu since I was having a hard time making decisions. read more

Belly - Surf burrito (fish) - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

I've been a Belly customer since they opened their first restaurant in Uptown, and I'm really happy that they now have a location (closer to me) on College in the Rockridge neighborhood, right across the street from Market Hall. The decor is modern, bright and cheerful. The restaurant is very clean and well-organized. The staff are welcoming and attentive. Alice, one of the owners, is often working at this location, and seeing her there is always a treat. The dishes she's created are Asian fusion with freshly prepared high-quality ingredients. In some of the reviews here people complained about the prices and can't understand why a burrito is $15 and up. The food isn't "cheap" taqueria food. If you want a $10 bean burrito, go to Cactus down the street. I am a vegetarian, so I often order the veggie burrito (see pic), that is stuffed full of black rice, cucumbers. Tempura fried tofu, cabbage and other delicious ingredients. I also love the Chinese chicken salad (sub tofu for chicken). My husband orders the steak and eggs taco, the shrimp avocado taco and the pork belly taco. Definitely order the tater tots and fries -they're first rate!! Pro tip: If you order directly through their website for delivery, your food will be delivered by DoorDash, but you won't pay for all the added DoorDash charges. read more

Belly - The veggie burrito - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Absolutely great shrimp and avocado, Korean hot chicken. What on 4 th of July. We will always return to this great. Great price, wonderful & fast service, and hot food thank you read more

Belly - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

We've been wanting to go for over a year and finally had the chance today! Food was great, the variety of taco flavors was really fun, from Korean hot chicken to pork belly. The kids loved their panko-crusted chicken tenders and quesadillas. Service was great too, the owner was attentive and the food came out lightning fast. We're looking forward to coming back soon! read more

Amazing food and equally excellent service. My partner and I each got a 2 taco platter and he had to order a third after he finished. What a treat of an establishment. So glad we came in. read more

Belly - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

See all

I ordered the belly smash-burger and the chopped cheese fries. Both of these were a disappointment. The burger did not have anything special about it, the flavor of this burger was completely thrown off by the taste of burnt meat. It was basically the bun, burnt meat and a scoop of Kim-chi , nothing special. I could've made this at home. As did the chopped cheese fries they had the same exact burnt flavor as the burger. Overall, very disappointed with the food at Belly. One positive thing and why I gave them 1 star is the ambiance. It is small and aesthetically decorated. read more

See all

Tried this place with a friend, and I thought it was good. It was pretty empty, only a few tables taken during the whole time, though a Tuesday evening so not like a weekend. That was perfect for us, because we could linger and talk and catch up and be there a couple hours without taking a table away from anyone. That said, I wonder if the lack of customers was because it was a confusing place. It looked like a super casual counter service place, but it is actually a wait service place. I was surprised when we walked in and were guided to have a seat and brought menus. But it was really nice. Service was fine. I am vegetarian, and there weren't a ton of choices, but plenty sufficient. I got the veggie bowl, and it was interesting, not your typical burrito bowl. It had multi grain rice, tofu (cooked perfectly!), a sesame slaw, and a chili glaze. It had some kick but wasn't terribly spicy (spicy for me, but not inedible, and I"m a complete spice wuss). The house lemonade was very good. The place was comfortable, and very clean, and cheery. Bathroom was also clean. I'd definitely go back. read more