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Casa Latina

4.2 (1.7k reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Classy
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Nachos, pupusa, plátanos con frijoles and Oaxaca cheese and the chicken flautas!
Jacque R.

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.

Chips and salsa
Jeff W.

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!

Frida everywhere I love it
Alicia B.

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

Enfrijoladas

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 don't know what this is, but it felt like a chocolate chip cookie, IT was so yummy!!
Akanesi P.

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.

Nachos carne asada
Ss S.

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.

Ernest M.

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.

The aftermath lol
Angela L.

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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Perfect, spicy, love it. So so so good fr fr, also the interior design/decor is so on point, the lighting is so MOODY i wish I lived here

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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 any taco Tuesday specials/deals?

Yes tacos $3 and drink specials

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.… 

Do you have Posole and Menudo?

Yes!

Is there ample parking there?

There is no restaurant parking, but there is meter and residential parking nearby

Do they sell tamales?

Yes.

Do they do private events?

Not sure.

Do they have gluten free pan dulce?

No:(

Are they Latino owned?

Yup

Do they own the food trucks in Oakland?they were voted best food trucks?

Don't know.

Until what time is breakfast served on Sundays?

All day.

Do they sell Churros?

Yes! and they're delicious!

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We were shopping nearby in Berkeley and needed a place to eat lunch. We found Mercado 925 based on…read morethe good reviews on Yelp. The food was consistent with what other Yelpers reported. We give it five stars. What we liked about Mercado 925 was that they had dishes that were different. It was more than just the standard Mexican food you find at other restaurants. We tried the Pipian Tacos ($19) which had a brown mole sauce with peppers. We couldn't decide between this one and the Mole Poblano Tacos ($19) which also had a mole based sauce. Our server was great. After we finished, he brought out a sample of the Mole Poblano sauce for us to try out. They were both good. They had three salad selections the day we were there. We tried the La Remolacha ($16), which had roasted beets and mango. It was a good salad. We also had the Quesabirria Red Tacos ($19). They were not bad. There are other places around that have really good quesabirria for a lot less money. If we were on a quest for quesabirria, we would go to one of those places instead. Our visit was on a Saturday around 2pm. The restaurant was not crowded at that time and we seated quickly. Service was good. There was street parking, not a dedicated lot. The food was good, but we will probably try some other places nearby before eating here again. Pricing was a little high for what you get.

Had a great breakfast at Mercado 925 and everything we tried was packed with flavor. We ordered a…read morevariety of dishes, including enchiladas with green sauce, chicken dishes, beans, rice, and some delicious drinks. Everything was beautifully presented, especially with the traditional handmade-style plates. The portions were generous, the food was flavorful, and I loved all the fresh toppings like queso fresco, avocado, cilantro, and pickled onions. The drinks were also a nice addition to the meal! Service was fast and waiter was attentive and answered all our questions!

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La Mission is a pleasant spot for a casual Mexican meal, with an outdoor courtyard that has a nice…read morewoodsy feel, with plants and climbing vines covering the wooden structures. The drinks were the highlight. The freshly made pineapple-mint agua fresca was refreshing and flavorful, and the sangrias and spicy micheladas were also very good. Abuelita was ok We tried the tacos, burritos, and chile relleno. Good, familiar Mexican fare. Overall, a nice place to sit outdoors, enjoy a drink, and have a casual meal. The setting and drinks are the reasons I'd consider returning, rather than the food itself.

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4.0(373 reviews)
1.1 mi•Downtown Berkeley
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I've had burritos from here before and never thought they were anything special. This time, though,…read moreI got tacos. Very good decision! I got 2 pastor tacos and 1 carne asada. Both were excellent and paired very well with their salsa. Carne asada was cooked and cut perfectly, and tasted much better than when I had it in burritos in the past. Al pastor is very authentic and tastes better than most you can find in the area. Generous amount of onions (and some pineapple for the pastor). I really really enjoyed this, and I'm happy to have this option here in my neighborhood. Only negative is that their tortillas seem to collapse under the general sauciness. I usually prefer to have my salsa on the side, so maybe that's on me. Came out to about $15 for the three tacos which is pretty pricey. However, you do get some chips and salsa for free, and the quality of the food is pretty high. I'm reasonably happy to pay this price to support a nice establishment in my community. The place is clean and recently renovated, with a fairly friendly staff willing to accommodate customizations and requests. I will probably start coming here a lot more regularly after this most recent visit!

I REALLY wanted to like this place, but there's no flavor in anything we ate or drank. We ordered 2…read moredifferent burritos, chips & salsa, horchata, and agua fresca pina. I ate just enough so that I wasn't starving and left the rest. The other thing is that we waited 1 hour for 2 burritos. While there are 7-8 tables of people, I don't know why it takes 1 hour. They seem to have plenty of staff, but it takes a really long time.

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Picante

3.5(1.8k reviews)
0.7 mi•West Berkeley
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Craving some Mexican food for my last meal in the bay so we stopped by Picante at the…read morerecommendation of friends! I got the tostado with shrimp diablos. The shrimp was fresh and sauce tasty without being too spicy. The corn tortilla was sturdy enough to withstand the moisture from the beans, veggies, and sauce so it still had a little crunch throughout! Veggies were fresh as well. The carne asada burrito was yummy and balanced with its ingredients. Tortilla was chewy but still able to encase all the ingredients. The pozole was on the salty side but I enjoyed the intense pork flavors as well as the large Mexican corn pieces! Bottles of salsa are self served and kept in the back in the fridge. The chipotle one was indeed tasty, savory and only with a hint of spice. Lots of seating indoor and outdoor; they have a while take out area as well! Staff were friendly!

Picante is a large, clean and modern looking Mexican restaurant located in an industrial area in…read moreBerkeley. I came here with a bunch of coworkers and the one visiting from Houston was elated to come here. I'm ashamed that despite being a Cal alum back in the day, I've never heard of this place. The restaurant is huge, with patio and indoor seating. You order and pay first at the counter, which also sports a full bar. Food comes out pretty quick from a hidden kitchen. Overall, very solid lunch for me, so 4 stars. Standouts: 1. I love their nachos - extra thick and very crunchy compared to most places. The chip is sturdy enough to hold all the salsa you want. The salsa also sticks very well - must be surface tension, LOL. 2. Speaking of salsa, the salsa verde with tomatillo is excellent. My coworker joked that he wanted to smuggle a few bottles in his luggage. 3. For drinks, the Horchata is excellent - rice-based drink that's bot overly sweet and has nice aromatic herb aroma. 4. My main entree was the Enchilada Mole Poblano chicken. Huge dish and they really lay on the sauce. Great flavors overall in the mole. Shredded chicken filling a wee bit on the dry side. 5. One cool feature is that they have a separate food stand next to the main restaurant for take-out orders. The prices are actually very reasonable, and I can see how the restaurant has thrived for decades. We were lucky to find street parking but I did some free parking lots a short walk away.

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Inside - huge restaurant

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I was staying in downtown Berkeley for work and was looking for a place for a birthday dinner for a…read morefriend. This place came highly recommended and I can see why. It has a unique menu, delicious food, and a trendy ambiance. Because she decided on this place the day of, she couldn't get a reservation but we showed up at 6 pm on a Thursday and had a table for five inside by 6:30. We waited at the bar and had drinks including a spectacular paloma-esque and local beer on tap. I can't have dairy but the chef made modifications on the duck enchiladas rojas. Everything was a flavor bomb in the best way except the duck had bones inside the enchiladas which made me think it was chicken thigh (looked the same). The rest of the guests loved their plates but we found the sizes of the plates odd. For example, the Mexican street corn was a huge plate of about 3 ears of corn but the tamal was just one tamal (for $15!) The service was very attentive despite a busy restaurant. They automatically charge a 20% service fee regardless of size of group. I appreciated that they didn't rush us out but I didn't like that they charged us for the birthday flan.

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Casa Latina - mexican - Updated November 2026

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