We just used Too Good Go for the 1st time and we are so disappointed. We barely got 2.5 meatballs in sauce and hardly any beans. Definitely not worth coming back again! Beware!! read more

El Huarache Azteca - We barely got 2.5 meatballs in sauce and hardly any beans. - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is really amazing and delicious. I wish I would've taken pictures of the plates we ordered. We had the chicken mole, and scrambled eggs with cactus, chicken enchiladas with red sauce, one chicken huarache with mole, and a tlacoyo filled with fava bean (my choice of filling). The last two were made with blue corn masa. It's nearly impossible to find restaurants that make tlacoyos and huaraches, let alone mole-- all staples of Mexico City cooking. Everything was delicious, fresh, and piping hot. The chicken mole, enchiladas, and scrambled eggs, came with rice and black beans (our choice of beans). I'm definitely coming back. The service is prompt and friendly, and the inside of the restaurant is warm and clean, decorated with azteca/maya paintings. They will have their 25th anniversary celebration on May 23 at 2 PM, and I'll definitely be there to celebrate with them and enjoy more of their delicious food. I highly recommend this Mexican restaurant for delicious and authentic food! read more

I tried this restaurant after seeing it on too good to go. They packed my plate down! It was so yummy. I am not exactly sure what the name of the meal was, but it was like a stewed chicken with maybe tomato Bay sauce, black beans, and rice. It was flavorful very affordable and fresh. I will definitely be ordering from here again, and try new things. read more

No les recomiendo para nada este lugar era de mi favoritos pero ya no es igual el aguacate estaba muy negro y aun asi lo pusieron en mi plato read more

El Huarache Azteca - Me pedi un alambre especial todo bien pero que onda on el aguacate mas seriedad por favor - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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Every time I feel home sick or want to indulge I'm good food. This is my spot to go to. I love their bread enchiladas.

Food was very expensive and tasted pretty bad. I really wanted to like this place but aside from the nice ambiance it doesn't really offer any positives in my opinion. I got chilaquiles and found them to be soggy and flavorless, and the beans were watery. They were also way overpriced to the point where I'm kicking myself for even walking in the door. read more

I found out about this app called TooGoodToGo via an IG foodie in Texas I follow. I decided to download the app and see what was available in my area. The app allows you to reserve surprise for bags for a discounted price. However, with it being a surprise you don't know what you're going to get and it's usually food the restaurant doesn't want to waste. So, pickup times tend to be close to closing. Today I decided to try my luck for a second time with a different restaurant than the first. My son and I both prayed we would not get Chile Rellenos. Regretfully, it's exactly what we got. Another person posted a photo of the same exact meal utilizing the same app. The app was named under their meal. I'm convinced that this is the "go to" meal when using the TooGoodToGo app. The rice was ok, the beans were good, the Chile Rellenos left much to be desired. The Chile Rellenos gave me a headache and left an after taste in my mouth. My son's stomach was upset and it left an after taste in his mouth as well. Needless to say, we are apprehensive about giving this place another try, let alone pay full price for the menu offerings. The ambiance of the restaurant was very casual. Not too busy. Service was friendly and fast. We were greeted immediately upon entry. The food was ready in less than ten minutes and that's a stretch, which leads me to believe everything was premade and warmed up for pickup. No utensils were provided or offered. No complimentary chips and salsa which tend to come with many Mexican meals whether dine in or to go. We tried and it turned out to be a HARD pass for us. read more

El Huarache Azteca - Chile Rellenos, rice and refried beans. Disappointing. #TooGoodToGoApp - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

El peor pozole que he tenido en mi vida horrible horrible pura agua con grano sin sabor No se los recomiendo read more

The food was good nice people I had some chicken breast dish the sauce they used was delicious

I ordered from TooGoodToGo and I received the Chile relleno and two sides of rice. I didn't have to wait too long for my food at around 630pm. Service was quick, kind and food was hot. It had the perfect amount of lingering spice and I thought this meal hit the spot! I didn't even know I liked Chile rellenos! I will be back for sure. read more

El Huarache Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Honestly, I wish I had tried this place sooner! If you dont feel like reading further, I feel you won't be disappointed. The food was delicious and just had that flavor to the food. The food really stood out comparing it to what you'd get from a taqueria or something in the area. I ordered the Huarache Con Mole but I switched the meat to lengua instead of chicken and I have to say that the mole was sooo good. Im a fan of mole and I personally rank this one top 3 (not including the homemade ones I've tried). Both their mild and hot salsas were both pretty good; not drop went to waste with some tortilla chips. They don't have any outdoor seating but they do have 2 hand sanitizers available when walking in and at the counter. read more

Just left right now and not impressed at all. I honestly would not recommend this place to anyone I know. The beans were super watery, the rice and beans didn't have flavor to it. I ordered the Chicken Mole Enchiladas and the Mole, honestly, tasted like it was out of a can. The 2 stars is only because the waitress was nice. read more

After living near this restaurant for Years!!!! I finally got the time to try this place out ! We went in an hour or two before closing the service was okay ! Lady was nice and let me tell you ! You must try the pineapple and cactus drink it sooooo damn good !! I got me the seafood soup which was came in a very big bowl worth the price And my hubby enjoyed his camarones a la diabla read more

El Huarache Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Got this from a catered event. The pictures speak for themselves. The steak was tougher than an UFC fighter and the chicken was worse. read more

El Huarache Azteca - Milanesa Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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The food and service at Huarache Azteca are excellent! I'm never disappointed when I go there!

Huge choice, lots of things you can't find elsewhere - like a huitlacoche quesadilla. Everything is great, I love this place.

I had the eponymous huarache azteca and thought it was pretty solid. I enjoyed the addition of nopales to the dish as well. Though I think I prefer sopes to huaraches since you can get three and try several meats instead of being locked into one. I'd def come back and try some more of their other stuff. Also the art on the walls is super cool. read more

When I was in Oaxaca a few years ago, I had the tastiest spicy pork huarache in a non-descript eatery right off the main plaza. It was the only time when a corn tortilla surpassed my general preference for flour ones, and the ingredients were so good that I think I had about four and didn't know how to say "Pepto-Bismol" in Spanish afterward. I'm so happy I found El Huarache Azteca thanks once again to that show that fluctuates between obnoxious and useful , "Check Please! Bay Area". The food is damn tasty here. Yep, you heard me. And it reminds me of that place in Oaxaca because the corn tortillas here are just incredibly moist and flavorful - best I've had in the Bay Area. Finding the place is another issue entirely. It's in the less-than-desirable part of Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood right on International Blvd. The name of that street always promises more than it can deliver. Anyway, it looks like El Huarache Azteca has three locations - two side-by-side and a more tropical-looking spot right across the street. I'm not sure why, but I hope that means it's doing well. The interior of the biggest place is wide-open with the walls covered with sepia-toned murals of Cortez conquering the Aztecs (see my photo). The menu is full of all sorts of goodies, including more familiar items like tortas and quesadillas. However, their specialties include huaraches which they describe as "thick corn tortillas shaped like a sandal". I'm not sure I would care for a food item compared to footwear, but I decided to go for the big guns and ordered the $11 Alambres Regular - which has four huaraches covered with chopped beef steak, Mexican chorizo and bacon bits with bell peppers, onions, fresh avocado slices, and Oaxacan cheese (see my photo). That was really hearty, spicy and just damn tasty - and the homemade corn tortillas really make the difference. Oh, I'll be back, probably in daylight since I don't want to worry as much about my car next time. I have to mention the super-friendly owner and terrific waitstaff there - who patiently heard my Oaxaca story without looking at their watches. FOOD - 5 stars...yep, I tell you it's damn tasty stuff AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...the inside is fine, the outside not so much SERVICE - 4.5 stars...really friendly and helpful...and the owner fished out a rare takeout menu just for me TOTAL - 5 stars...takes me back to Oaxaca read more

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I've been to el Huarache Azteca for many years. Food has been delicious since I was there for the first time. Specifically the famous barbacoa!Service is great maybe not the best but all the employees are attentive and cordial. I wouldn't say much about the ambiance because when you there, you forget about the environment when you get the first bite of the barbacoa taco and scoop the consomé.if you looking for a casual home made authentic Mexican food definitely go to el Huarache Azteca. read more

Great authentic, tasty & some traditional items you don't fine any place else. Great service & quality products used read more

I found this place via too good to go and wanted to try. It is on International Boulevard although I didn't see easy parking near by. The food was fresh and just made in decent sized portion. read more

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I was excited after getting the chips and salsa. The salsa verde was tangy and fresh and the roja had a nice smokiness to it. Looking around I was only one of 2 non-latinos eating, which I took as a good sign. I eagerly ordered up 2 huaraches, the chicken mole and costilla (thin slice of bone in beef rib meat). It was all downhill from there . . . The mole sauce was pretty bland and the chicken a bit dry and tough. The thick corn tortilla was good, but the highlight was the Oaxacan cheese. The costilla was tastier, but again the bed of sauce underneath it did not add any flavor or complement the meat very well. This one must have had a thinner tortilla because it was disintegrating as I cut it up to eat it. Maybe it was a bad day? Though taking a look around the room, it appeared that me and the white guy were the only ones eating huaraches . . . dios mio! I'll probably give EHA another shot to see if I can experience the magic all these other Yelpers did, but I'll probably just get one huarache plus a couple of tacos al pastor ;-) Food: 2 Stars Service: 4 Stars read more

Thanks to the suggestion from my top yelper Jose O. I tried El Huarache Azteca and I loved it! Barbacoa 1lb of slow cooked goodness includes the following for garnishing your tacos: cilantro, onion, and lemon all served with handmade tortillas. The best and most known beneficial to cure any hangover was the "consume" broth from the barbacoa unfortunately I have not tried these theory yet; some scientific research is to be completed before I give you a go on that meanwhile enjoy it it's quite delicious. Strawberry water is really good and refreshing. If you are leaning for an adult beverage they make a pretty good size michelada. read more

I just had the most delicious Nopales and Huevos breakfast. The corn tortillas on the side were made there, apparently. So delicious. Actually tasted like corn. And, I had to try an Al Pastor taco. OMG! I am certainly ordering again. Where have you been, El Huarache, all my life in the East Bay? I guess timing is everything. read more

Been here a couple of times now and find the food good, its very home-style cooking and while you have the traditional items like enchiladas and such, they specialize on its namesake dish huarache's, a corn base sandal looking slab topped with whatever you want. The salsa they bring to the table are very good, they add a touch of cinnamon to their coffee but the chips they bring out are straight from Costco and no flavor, wish they made their own. Overall good value, very over the top interior but hey its part of the ambiance. read more

El Huarache Azteca - If you this is what your plate will look like when done. - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

We went to Oakland's Fruitvale district to see the Dia de Los Muertos festival Sun 11/5/06. We got there a bit after 10am and that's a good time to see everything without the crowds. We tried: #3 Barbacoa plate $10.50-smoked lamb plate w/ rice, beans & catus. Includes 1 order of handmade tortillas. I liked the catus and the handmade tortillas. The meat tasted a bit strange to me and I usually like lamb, B. liked it. huarache w/ chicken tinga-the huarache is lighly fried and covered w/ chicken and cheese. It was pretty good. huitlacoche quesadillas-black corn mushroom. Didn't have much taste but it was ok. B. said the chips & salsa were really good. Horchata was just ok-sweet and a bit gritty. They had live musicians when we went, and it was Loud inside the restaurant. Total with tip & tax $30. They have both a women and men bathroom. Women's had 1 toilet w/ sink, don't know about the men's. read more

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I just moved down the street. I ordered the tripas tacos and now I'm addicted.

The food is very good but way overpriced for the portion size. Even though the food is good to me everything taste the same ( a huarache tastes just like a sope). And everybody LOOK OUT.. I've heard from more than one acquaintance that they charge you for things you didn't even order especially when there is a large group. I honestly hardly ever go there anymore. I recommend LA CASITA #2 at 540 Blossom.. pricing is the same and the portions are almost double. read more

I had been craving Huitlacoche and pambazos ever since I left Mexico City and I had a hard time finding a place with both on the menu until I came here. It was AMAZING! The food was good, service was nice and fast, the restaurant is clean and welcoming, and I'm overjoyed that I made it here! I'll definitely be coming back and I HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone else craving good food at reasonable prices. read more

El Huarache Azteca - Huitlacoche quesadilla and mini pambazo with beans. - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Try take out now to help them stay in business but be sure to return once places re-open. As someone else stated: "The food really stood out comparing it to what you'd get from a taqueria or something in the area." read more

Best Mexican restaurant in Oakland, if not the bay area. Authentic Mexico City style featuring nopales, huitlacoche, moles, saudero, etc. These guys run the gamut. Family owned and super family friendly. Awesome dishes. A little loud when the Mariachi's hit it but then again, that helps when you've got young kids. Seriously haven't had better in this side of the state. read more

My family and I used to come here all the time, we came here a few weeks ago and had 1) such a bad service - they only had a total of four tables and it took them so long to bring out our food, my sister inquired about how much longer the food would take and the lady snapped at her! Omg! Horrible! 2) food was bad, it was cold AF, and it just didn't taste fresh. Imagine waiting 45 minutes for a cold plate of food. Also the coffee creamer was expired, it was lumpy. I can say with great confidence that I'll never ever entertain this business. read more

This was my first time and I love, love this place. I knew I had made a good choice when the chips and salsa came and the red salsa was pretty spicy! I ordered the barbacoa (one of the specials they only make on the weekends). Lamb with rice, beans, and a little salad with nopales. The lamb was super tender and delicious - so glad I decided to try it. I'd come back here just for that dish. Also, they have house-made tortillas that are the hella good. My friend ordered the pozole verde and a huarache. The pozole needed a bit more kick (you usually add seasoning yourself to it anyway). The huarache was super yummy as well - they have a ton of different kinds which is helpful if you don't eat meat/only eat certain meats. The prices were on the chiller side, as well. Service was really friendly and sweet. Food didn't take long either (I feel like this is something I will always notice!). If you're looking for a place that has more than tacos and burritos (not that those two things aren't absolutely amazing), this is it. read more

El Huarache Azteca - Barbacoa plate (only on weekends) - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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I love their cafe de olla. And they have delicious chilaquiles! It's a great Mexican breakfast!

This place has been around for a while and I never really took the time to try them. After being on yelp and looking at the yummy food I decided to give this place a try. I ordered their pambazo and 2 quesadillas one of chicken Tinga and one of chicharrón. The pambazo was really good it has chorizo and potatoes with lettuce and queso fresco then add some salsa roja OMG delish! The quesadilla de Tinga was better tasting than the chicharrón but still good. Their prices are reasonable and when ordering for pick up takes about 15 min for order to be ready! read more

El Huarache Azteca - Quesadillas de Tinga and Chicharrón - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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This restaurant is one of the most traditional and artfully decorated establishments on all of International Boulevard. Every one of their walls from the dining area to the restrooms is decorated with some type of art piece; either murals, sculptures, or a combination of both. Their menu is reasonably priced for the portion size and is fairly diverse. I've tried their tacos and their chilaquiles and feel that the Chorizo meat for the tacos is the best option, as it prepared with a slightly crispy texture and is not too greasy. The chilaquiles were excellent , they had a nice crunch and the green salsa on top paired well with the egg, cheese, and beans. If you dine here, be sure to save room for dessert, their cooler is stocked with quite a few kinds of sweets and their flan is top notch. I like the cosistency of the flan, it is not watery like some others and isn't overly sweet. I don't really understand the purpose of the single walnut on top, I understand if the flan had the walnuts spread throughout it, but the single one doesn't add character or flavor. read more

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First time eating here and was really disappointed by the quality of food. The Gordita was not well filled with meat, just mostly cilantro and onion. The quesadilla did not hold in tact, chicken was hard to chew, and was completely not what I expected from a quesadilla. The chicharron tacos tasted like straight oil, it looked like it would be saucy but it was just the oil and fat from what it was cooking in. I'd say the only thing that was good out of what we ordered was the Taco Campechano, which had a nice kick to it. Unfortunately, I would not come back. read more

March 20, 2010 @ 6PM, Saturday Date Night with BF Check, Please! Bay Area: Episode 13 (#113) http://blogs.kqed.org/food/2006/03/30/el-huarache-azteca-restaurant-info/ El Huarache Azteca is supposed to be a slice of Mexico City in the Bay Area. Although standard Mexican dishes such as tacos, quesadillas, etc. are being offered here, the menu at El Huarache Azteca is very different from your standard Mexican food restaurant. They are well known for the "huaraches" which means "sandals" in Aztec. (A "HUARACHE" is a thick corn tortilla shaped like a sandal.) I thought a trip to East Oakland to try El Huarache would have been a great Saturday nightout for me and BF who stayed home watching movies after movies all afternoon. ("Love in the Time of Cholera" was one of them. A great movie which did justice to the book. Think about true love that waited for 51 years, some months and days. I know Yelp is not a movie review site but I just have to mention it here!) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rDb-auJp7dg1jm9kzJSlgw?select=5e7M2ma7ZV1jccSHBvhq2Q DECOR: I was pretty excited as we walked in at 6PM at this restaurant. We were greeted by the amazing murals depicting the Aztec life on its walls. The place was spacious and casual with families or group of Latin friends enjoying sumptous meals. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rDb-auJp7dg1jm9kzJSlgw?select=iEx_O27KL6mzKfzEFxDlGw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rDb-auJp7dg1jm9kzJSlgw?select=FN7XhovcexZfAQlFY5gUVQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rDb-auJp7dg1jm9kzJSlgw?select=_hmlwchYSremMDeWSXk7Ww SERVICE: Our server was very friendly but language barrier made our dinner not so enjoyable. I totally missed that her English was limited. I could have ordered in very little Spanish that I know but I often manage when food is involved! She got most of our orders wrong: MOCTEZUMA: My BF ordered this which is an appetizer for two people. 4 mini quezadillas with a side of guacamole. But we got the: AZTECA ($12) : An appetizer for 4 people 2 tostaditos, 2 mini-tortas, 2 flautas and 2 mini huaraches. No kick. Nothing amazing. Bland. I've had much better food in the Mission. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rDb-auJp7dg1jm9kzJSlgw?select=nM1ir3vePsMF_Jsp9DUhyg HUARACHE AZTECA: I was undecided between Chicken Mole or Huarache Azteca since they're both very exotic. I asked for our server's opinion and said that the Huarache Azteca is very good. It is a thick corn tortilla, softly fried with a layer of refried beans in the middle and on top was a tangy marinated cactus, salty Mexican queso, sour cream, and carne asada. I decided to get this but instead, she served me: HUARACHE DE MOLE ($7): I've only had mole few times in my life. The first time was in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico years ago. I thought the mole at El Huarache was delicious: subtle hint of cinnamon and cocoa, light, smooth and complex. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rDb-auJp7dg1jm9kzJSlgw?select=FDYaaLFO5-UvHG1ZsFhc6Q ALAMBRE AZTECA ($11.75) : 5 tacos topped with Mexican cheese, shredded steak and cactus. The server got this order right. My BF really enjoyed his food and thought it was delicious. I was a little jealous looking at his order. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rDb-auJp7dg1jm9kzJSlgw?select=g6VK7LOoUe6WoxUeRS0d_A OVERALL: I've had much, much more tasty food in the Mission in the City. The menu at El Huarache was extensive and daunting with great selections of dishes. Nothing made me said, "wow!" Although I was disappointed, I have no reservations going back but I will stick with the more known Mexican fares and the delicious mole. The prices are very reasonable and the portions were generous. I'll save my cravings for ancient recipes of rich gourmet Mexico City cuisine, dishes made with rose petals and the exotic Aztec dishes that I dream of when I go to Mexico City someday. Someday........*dreaming* TAB: $37 including tax, a Diet Coke before tip read more

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Hmm this place got raves in the gringo press, so I, being a gringa, decided to check it out. The joint was full of gringos, and the food was bland as all get-out. Yes, I did try the huitlacoche, just so I could cross one more thing off my "before you die" list. But that wasn't enough to make me want to come back. read more

We've been wanting to try the authentic food in and around Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood for quite a while now. I will be honest and say that we aren't the most adventurous of people and are always a little nervous about going into more "colorful" neighborhoods. The neighborhood was colorful indeed and reminded me of Tijuana (the nice parts). I saw at least a dozen places I wanted to try. I think we could have just pointed a random finger and we would have been happy with the food. Out of what seemed like hundreds of choices, I picked El Huarache because it was the only restaurant in the area to match the Oaxacan search term. We were really in the mood to try some mole. The restaurant itself was a surprise. It is a nicer sit-down (you can't tell from the outside) and obviously a place the locals go for a nice Sunday brunch (including a live Mariachi band -not very good, unfortunately). It was crowded and popular, but we were able to get a small table for four easily. Service was slow throughout the visit. No doubt due to how crowded the rest of the restaurant was. The place seems to be popular with large groups of people. Decoration is very Mexican and colorful. Onto the food. We ordered the mole appetizer (two mole sauces to try with mini tortillas and sopes), camarones al chile chipotle, a regular huarache (minus cheese) and a mini huarache kid's plate. Food was really good. All the tortillas were hand made and corn. Delicious. Huaraches were good too. Seemed a bit tough, but loved the corn flavor and they were very authentic. The shrimp were excellent (sauce was sooo good). The beans that came with everything were really tasty too. They were black beans which I prefer, but very creamy. I suspect a generous helping of lard in those. Best of all were the mole sauces. We had the dark and the green pipian. Both were awesome, but the dark (chocolate) mole sauce could arguably have been the best I have ever had. They have some very unique items on their menu we were unfamiliar with (despite eating fairly regularly at Mexican places). Lots of different types of huarache, lots of specials. Also good selection of aquas frescas and the like. read more