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The food was delicious! I e ordered a pupusa, plátanos, flautas and nachos and we were satisfied with it all! The service was excellent welcoming and was patient when ordering. Absolutely love the ambiance, the art and choices of where we can sit. Will be going back again.
If you want homemade authentic Mexican food in Berkeley with a touch of class, Casa Latina is your go to. It's a little more expensive but the feels, the taste, and the quality is worth it. Even the traditional panderia inside the restaurant had me drooling when I ordered my Nopalitos tacos, some of the best I've ever had too and they ain't skimping and you're getting legit Oaxaca cheese! When taking a look at the menu they have some of the best traditional offerings and a very Popular Mole too! lots of yummy choices to choose from. The Ambience consists of a home feel with traditional and cozy accents that are well represented. Service was delightful from one of the main gals - they give you a number and bring your food to the table. This was my second visit and enjoyed it as well. On my way out I had to hit up the self-serve bakery with a fresh espresso for the road. Gracias!
First of all ,I've been itching to try this place for quite some time ,and I'm so glad I did ! The place felt a little like I was walking into a place somewhere in Mexico . You order at the counter when you walk in , and they have a nice table set up for crema ,napkins ,and utensils . As I walked around to find a place to sit ,I was amazed at all Of the wall art of Frida Kahlo . I absolutely love Frida and loved seeing her all over inside of this place . The ambiance feels like ur at home and it's quite a large and roomy dining area that add comfort. I ordered the chilaquiles ,and by far, the best I've tasted in the bay area so far ! The people who were working there were genuinely so nice . I ll definitely be coming back to casa Latina
I'm very disappointed with this place. It used to be one of my favorites, but the quality keeps getting worse, and this last visit was the final straw. I ordered the enfrijoladas, and to start with, the presentation was terrible, not appetizing at all. It literally looked like tortillas with a few spoonfuls of beans thrown on top. And as a Mexican, I can absolutely tell when refried beans come from a can... the flavor tasted artificial and completely lacked seasoning. On top of that, the dish was supposed to come with avocado, and it didn't even have that. My husband ordered a burrito, and it was also extremely bland, flavorless, and the portions were surprisingly small for the price. It's honestly sad to see a place that used to be worth visiting now serving food with so little care, flavor, or effort in presentation and quality. I really hope they pay attention and improve, because this place is definitely not what it used to be.
I fell in LOVE! I had a sweet tooth and wanted some pastries, so we pulled over at this CUTE lil spot, when I walked in I felt the warmness of this place, the lady behind the counter was the sweetest! I grabbed a couple of pastries and 2 Hot Chocolate because it was cold outside. Can I just say; EVERYTHING I placed on the platter and she packed into the bag was DELICIOUS!! Talking about it makes me want to go back, but I know if the pastries were good, we will have to circle back to try the food. The ambiance in there was CUTE! I have yet and when I say YET, I mean I have YET to walk in to a CUTE restaurant, go into the BATHROOM and fall in love with their bathroom, I mean call me silly, but go take a detour into that bathroom and you will know exactly what I'm talking about! Clean and smells GOOD! 10/10- A definite MUST try if you're in the area.
Mexican food is my top 3 favorite food. It's all about the meat and how savory the meat tastes AND the salsa/sauces. So..... The carne asada and barbacoa.... Hella tastes like Mexico City street food!!! Hands down... The best most savory meats! Nachos, tacos- SMACKS!!! I'm planning my next repeated returns to try majority of their menu. They said the family is from Jalisco. Chill ambiance, clean bathroom, quick service. Oh! The margarita... I don't even like margaritas and my fam said it's bomb so I tried it and daaang they are generous with that tequila and it's tasty AF! Not too sweet at all. Chicken tamal- the masa is so moist, chicken is perfectly cooked. The sauce is a tad bit spicy & very tasty.
I found out about Casa Latina through a friend and I'm really glad I did. So far I've only tried their desserts, and wow. both the Leche Flan and the Tres Leches cake were incredible. The flan was one of the best I've ever had. It was super silky with a perfect texture and just the right amount of sweetness. The Tres Leches cake was also great--super moist with a nice touch of strawberry flavor and a few real strawberries scattered in. The cinnamon was a little strong for my taste, but it was still really good. They've got a small bakery inside with cookies, cakes, and other classic Mexican treats. I haven't tried their carrot cake yet but it's definitely on my list. The vibe inside is cozy and a little rustic, with a casual charm that makes you want to hang out for a bit. There's also a full menu with espresso drinks, breakfast, tacos, burritos, and Latin American dishes. I haven't tried the food yet but it all looks promising. Parking is street only, but it hasn't been too hard to find a spot since the area isn't super busy. Highly recommend checking this place out, especially for their desserts. I'll definitely be back to try more.
I ordered from here this past weekend bc I was too lazy to cook and my boyfriend was coming over lol I ordered the guacamole and chips and shrimp ceviche as well as the chicken Mole burrito and all of it was AMAZING. I ate the entire burrito on my own (bf doesn't like mole for some reason lol) but he devoured the ceviche and guacamole and chips ;) a must try!!!
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Now that's a tasty fish taco! Step right up. Get your pescado here! Right here! A nice batter and great sauce . AT first sight, I was complaining. How do I even get that huge taco from the take-out box into my face?! Yes , first world problems. But I was up for the challenge and scooped up bits of fish and cabbage and sauce and greedily chores it down.. And now that it's gone, im looking for his twin. But alas there's only 1 taco in this order. ALMOST A CRIME. Yes , I want more. And yes the rice and beans are tasty, they're not the main attraction. Question is, do I turn the car around and face the line that's already out the door? read more
I really like this place! I would say the only thing keeping this from 5 stars is the cost. It's a bit high but really good. We've been here twice now and both times it's been tasty and more importantly authentic. Love the fresh house made tortilla chips. FOOD: Again, so good and yummy. Good beans and rice. Great chips. Thick instead of thin. Solid guacamole and a good amount. My favorite is the tamales de abuelas - a mole covered fried tamale that is the bomb! Their mole sauce is the right blend of savory and sweet without being too much of one or the other. The tacos were good, especially the meat. Not sure if the tortillas are house made but the filling is good. Tried the carnitas (okay), al pastor (okay), and chorizo (awesome). SERVICE: Good, quick, and friendly. Always helpful. Once seated you're pretty much on your own. No table service except delivering food. More like a take out place with seats. COST: High but good. Average lunch with beans and rice about $15 without a drink. Seriously good helpings. Tacos good but small for $3 each on Taco Tuesday. Still it tastes great and is quality food. You get what you pay for! read more
4 years ago
Carnitas, Al Pastor & Carne Asada Tacos! This place has a really nice ambiance! Lots of ceiling and also very clean bathroom! Has a variety of seating options. Food came out quickly even it's a Saturday lunch time. Staff is very friendly! Price is not that expensive. We ordered tacos and had the nachos with al pastor and it was really good! Also had to get second round of Horchata! Definitely would recommend it. Lovely experience all in good! Good cute date spot or a nice lunch or dinner with friends! read more
3 years ago
Service is great! We loved the food here, super fresh and super good. My mom had their mole and said its very authentic. Also any spot that has fresh OJ has my heart. It's a super cute spot too. Will definitely be coming back often :) Pictured: flautas con mole, tamal con salsa verde, taco dorado de asada and enfrijoladas con huevo read more
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3 years ago
Casa Latina is a lovely spot for Mexican food in San Pablo. I love the decor and artwork. I recently went with a friend and got the chilaquiles with red salsa- be warned of the spice level. I consider myself to have a reasonably high spice tolerance but this was really very hot! The texture of the tortilla chips were perfect. I do wish it was a little less spicy! Service was prompt and we were seated very quickly. Overall the staff were very friendly and I had a nice time. read more
I completely love everything about how this cafe is decorated. If you are a Frida Kahlo fan, you will love the various portraits, vibrant colors and textures that you are surrounded by. They serve food, sweets, and drinks here. I already had something to eat beforehand so I got an iced mocha and a cookie. I was so impressed by the size of the cookie. It was massive!!! Pros: -fantastic interior decorations -a variety of seat options that can accommodate larger groups -sweet and savory options Cons: -It's not as intuitive as you would think at the self serve pastry. Plates are located near the cash register, not the pastries -street parking out front (be sure to bring coins!!!) read more
It's like I never left Mexico City! This place is the real deal- delicious Mexican food, friendly staff, and who doesn't love a place that has Frida Kahlo art and culture? We ordered a la costa fish taco, chorizo and potato empanada, revuelta pupusa, and carnitas taco. Each of them were very tasty but my favorite was the fish taco. That beer battered piece of fish paired perfectly with all the fixings. The ambiance is clean, tasteful and showcases the amazing Frida Kahlo. I had just visited her house (Casa Azul) in Mexico City and appreciate that this place honors her life. Before leaving, we definitely had to get some postres. There are so many yummy looking cakes, flan, polvorones, cookies, bread- I wanted to try them all! Ended up leaving with some cookies and a cheesecake slice. I really want to try the tamales, burrito, enchiladas, and flan next time. Gracias Casa Latina y hasta luego! read more
Eep, I'm not sure what happened with my experience at Casa Latina, but I could have gone on an off day. I called in my order around 3:30pm on a Friday, and it was ready in 10-15 minutes. They have a large display case of Mexican pastries, and I was tempted to try some, but you had to put them on metal platters and I didn't see any tissue paper to put them on. I could have missed it, but hope they make them available. It would also be really nice if there were signs/descriptions of the baked goods, since I couldn't tell what a lot of the items were, or the prices. I ended up trying: -Carne Asada Burrito (Served w/Tortilla Chips, $9.50, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=uh7dVOMhPZ5LTJ11__Xe2Q&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Just ok, but it was really nice that the chips were complimentary. The chips were really good, nice and crispy and very fresh. I ordered my burrito without beans, and it was mostly rice and meat with very little salsa, sour cream, or guacamole. The asada was on the salty side and chewy, but not very flavorful aside from the salt. I wouldn't get this again. -Cheese Pupusa & Pork and Cheese Pupusa (Served w/Tomatillo Salsa Roja, Curtido, $3.75/each, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=29tHNzo2gDy3Q8wvnmqb_g&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Good sized pupusas, and I liked these more than the burrito. However, it didn't seem like there was as much filling as other pupusas I've had. Worth trying once but I probably wouldn't order these again. They included salsas on the side, and they were both pretty spicy. I love spice, but they didn't have a lot of flavor outside of the spiciness. I would come back to try other items from their menu and hopefully their baked goods, but only if in the area. No outdoor dining is currently available. Parking can be difficult as there were limited street parking spots. read more
2 years ago
Delicious freakin' Delicious!!!! This place is busy and the food speaks for itself here! I ordered a burrito and taco and the flavor was above average. The pictures say it all. Of course had to inspect their sweet treats and had the 3 leches and cream empanada. I must say one of the best I've seen and had. I'm going to come back for sure and keep gaining weight from Latino food done right!!! read more
3 years ago
Delicious in so many ways. I had the ceviche with chips was a nice portion and delicious. Mom has a cheesy Chile relleno , rajás empanada and also had a pork cheese Pupusa. Their Jamaica and pina were so good. Forgot to take pics of the dessert one of the best cheesecake breads I've had. read more
Pretty solid Mexican place to grab some enchiladas, burritos, or empanadas. The empanada was quite good and had an excellent bite to the shell. The enchiladas was just okay but a bit bland in parts. Their sauces are quite solid and I left really satisfied. My favorite part of the meal was actually the black beans! They were really delicious. Some of the best I've had :) read more
4 years ago
As usual I didn't find immediate parking so I'm thinking there must be a lot of customers. I kept having to drive back and forth to find parking. I see one car leaving from Casa Latina, so I take their parking spot. As I'm sitting in my car, I see an employee coming out of the restaurant to put quarters into the meter for her car that was parked directly in front of the restaurant. Seems like employees have first dibs on parking instead of the paying customers. As I entered the restaurant, I looked at the menu and was ready to order. I'm standing at the counter and these two female cashiers are gossiping in front of me while I'm waiting to place an order. I waited a few minutes before saying anything, but I was ignored so I said hello can someone take my order. It was very unprofessional and rude for the Casa Latina employees to be chatting it up while customers are waiting to order. I ordered the Chilaquiles plate with steak. The beans were cold and the steak was severely undercooked--blood shot red. I brought it up to the cashiers and all I received was an "I'm sorry, I'll talk to the cook". I asked for a refund and they said they couldn't give a refund, all that could be done was a free meal the next time that I come in. I do not recommend eating at Casa Latina. You run the risk of getting food poisoning if you eat here, think twice! Once again, Casa Latina has lost another loyal customer. My health comes first! read more
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4 years ago
DELICIOUS. Food, baked goods, drinks. Obsessed. Connie was also amazing and helped us with everything . Can't wait to come back! read more
3 years ago
the pupusas was ok. the chicken burrito had a weird taste like old chicken. The Baja fish tacos were amazing I must say. I'm f I ever come back that's the only dish I would order with an horchata. The shrimp cocktail wasn't good. The shrimp felt over cooked , hard to chew. Pan dulce the empanadas with cream filling were pretty good. read more
I've seen Casa Latina on several occasions, so I decided to give it a try. So far I've had the following: - Carnitas Burrito - Al Pastor Burrito - Spicy Chile Colorado Burritos - Pupusas All three burritos I got to try were pretty decent, but at the same time I didn't find anything too special about any of them. The meat in the carnitas burrito was nicely made, and wasn't too dry (like some other carnitas burritos I've had in the past). For the Al Pastor Burrito, I could taste some of the pineapple flavor in the pork, but I felt like the flavor didn't penetrate the meat as well as I would have liked. For the pupusas, I decided to get the plain cheese version, and I enjoyed it a lot. The cheese inside was creamier than I expected; I had expected a stretchy kind of cheese, but it ended up being runnier (kind of like creamy soft scrambled eggs). Overall, while I thought the burritos were just ok, the pupusas were the real star, and I look forward to getting those again in the future. read more
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4 years ago
Love the barbacoa here, it's my go to when I feeling for some Mexican food near my work! They also have a great assortment of baked goods next to the register. Overall a great place to eat, decent atmosphere, and a good amount of choices to pick from! read more
One of my favorite places in Berkeley. My college floor mates used to bus all the way to San Pablo to get pupusas and baked goods and it's been a treasured establishment since. I've tried the pupusas, burritos, and plátanos and all are so delicious. The baked goods section states you in the face, and each sweet is very inexpensive. I made sure to stop by to get pan de muerto before the season is over. The Salvadoran quesadilla and conchas are also good too. A hidden gem for sure, I'd happily return! read more
3 years ago
If you're looking for amazing Mexican food and baked goods, this is the spot to visit. Tried the breakfast burrito which was MASSIVE and the conchas are so pretty and delicious. Definitely come visit them!! read more
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This place is wonderful. I can't seem to find good Mexican food in Marin. While in the East Bay I decided to pick up some Mexican food to take home. I stopped in on a Friday morning and ordered steak, fish and chicken tacos, a cheese enchilada plate with refried beans and whole pinto beans. Everything was fresh and had great flavor. The salsas were perfect. Everything had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely head over the bridge next time I'm craving good Mexican food. I'll try their freshly baked treats next time.l read more
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6 years ago
My friends and I got their pupusas and a carne asada platter! All very delicious and made our picnic very nice to enjoy. I asked my friends what they recommended for the breads and they LOVE their conchas and also the Budin? It's in the bottom right corner. In my bread picture. read more
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1805 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
West Berkeley
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(510) 558-7177
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Will you be open on April 20th, 2025 or closed for the Easter holiday?
I'm unsure; I would call them directly to confirm if their availability for the date.
Is there on-site catering for small events?
Yes, but it's so expensive! I think they don't want it. My cousin had a wedding celebration there and wanted to use them, but it was so expensive that she got an outside person to cater it! They were reasonable (nice), the food was very good and…
Do they sell Rosca de Reyes?
Dear Adriana, yes we will have Rosca's de Reyes starting January 4th to the 7th. Thank you
Do the potato tacos contain any dairy?
Hi Jane, yes the potato tacos are topped with cheese and sourcream, but you can request with out dairy.…
Is there ample parking there?
There is no restaurant parking, but there is meter and residential parking nearby
Do they own the food trucks in Oakland?they were voted best food trucks?
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