El Manantial Tacos

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Oh em gee!!! I've passed by this place a few times and decided to stop. Booyyyy am I glad that I did. Service was great! Food tasted even better and staff takes pride in their work. They even ensured I had enough salsa! The green salsa is my fav. I could buy a bottle of it! It was raining so I didn't sit and eat outside at the table provided. I ate back at home but was mad that I only got 4 tacos. I will certainly be back to try their surf and turf burrito!! read more

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Dry Asada - like cardboard I haven't had one this dry in America - ever. Pico de gallo tomatoes and onions cut sloppy and way too big like a gringo did it for "taco night" Lemons instead of limes read more

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Very very delicious authentic food & great big portions. I couldn't take a pic of my food because I ate it so quick read more

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Believe the hype! I randomly stumbled upon this taco truck and noticed there were a few ppl waiting at a Smog station and decided I had to check it out. I looked on Yelp to see if it had reviews and was surprised to see so many 5-star reviews. I decided to give it a try and was so happy that I did. You know the tacos are going to be good when they use the small, real-corn (yellow ground corn) tortillas for their tacos. Ordered two fish tacos and two carne asada tacos. They were so good! I will definitely be coming back when in Berkeley near the San Pablo Park area. read more

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Ashley C.

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Saw the 5 star reviews for this spot upon searching for a spot to satiate my fish taco craving and this small, unassuming truck absolutely did it for me! It wasn't the kind of fish taco I was initially looking for but it was even better with the heaping serving of grilled fish and avocados. The pastor and asada were a 10/10 too! read more

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Placed my order 2 burritos and a coke.Got there guy at the window threw the bag at me trying to rush me off.I look in the bag and it's only one burrito. As I'm checking he throws some cooked jalapeños at me continuing to rush me off as I call him out he checks his tablet and his excuse was the order didn't come through at the same time. Horrible service and mediocre food. read more

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Yum, street tacos are a little small but tasty! I had the carne asada, pastor, and lengua. All were good. Pastor might have been my favorite. My boyfriend had pollo, carne asada, and carnitas and he liked them all but I think he said the asada he liked the most. We were surprised to see that it was empty on a Friday night. Sadly they didn't have horchata that day. It was nice because the truck was located in a parking lot and there was a table set up. It was a cool breezy evening so the food got cold pretty quickly but I still found it really enjoyable. They kindly let us know they were closing and needed to set away the table soon, closing up half an hour earlier than the hours listed (6:30pm instead of 7pm). read more

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When we got there, it was very lonely and my mom said the setting looked very strange. Still, we trusted & ordered just to get mindblown on how yummy the food was. Lol, thank you!! From San Jose. read more

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Oscar M.

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It was my first time going here and my experience was horrible... I was charged $30 for 1 torta and 3 tacos. He told me $30 and I ended up getting charge $33.08 without them telling me they where gonna charge me to pay with card so I called to complain and he said they charge a $3.08 fee to pay with card which is insane. I asked what meats they had when ordering and he gave me an attitude saying if I can't see it on the menu.When I got my order I asked for extra salsa and he said he already gave me 3-5 with an attitude I was holding the bag and he threw them inside the bag with a really bad attitude. Customer service was horrible on top of that the food was horrible as well... read more

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Nirupama L.

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Love their tacos, love that they give roasted onions and jalapeños alongside so yummy

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What a pleasant and delicious surprise. Admittedly I was skeptical about this truck. It doesn't look like much but service was friendly and tacos checked all the boxes. Will definitely repeat. read more

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I'm always on the lookout for a solid burrito at the $10 price point. I saw they had a veggie burrito for $10 and a super for $12. When i saw that the regular veggie came with avocado I hastily pulled the trigger. While I was waiting for my burrito to arrive I decided to read the fine print. The regular burritos here don't come with cheese or sour cream so it's like a vegan burrito. I don't immediately panic. "This could still work" I say to myself. And short story short it very much did! A very excellent delicious hot and possibly vegan burrito. The generous amount of avocado certainly helped. Highly recommend though if you don't like onions this might not work for you. read more

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Got the lengua burrito - very flavorful and tender! Service was quick and pleasant, and San Pablo Park is very close by to enjoy your meal (or there is a table out front of the truck). read more

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Darren F.

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This little hidden truck is quite convenient being that it's parked right on San Pablo and Ashby. Quick service, low prices and authentic. I'll be back next week! read more

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Hands down come here for the fish tacos; topped with avocado, tomato and lettuce this was my favorite tacos that I ordered. I also ordered chorizo taco and it was pretty greasy, the texture was like baby food this was definitely not for me. Pros: -Fish Tacos were delicious! -Conveniently located in the Chevron parking. -Fast service and friendly staff. Cons: -Cash Only. -Chorizo was awful for my taste. -No chips added to your taco order. Next on the list: Asada tacos, keep posted for an update on this cheap eat. Siete 14 Quince read more

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El Manantial has moved to south Berkeley as of early November. It's now in the parking lot of the smog check at the corner of San Pablo and Burnett, across the street from JFK university. Excellent prices, delicious food, served with a smile. I'm so happy to have a taco truck within walking distance of San Pablo park!! read more

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Micah R.

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Consistently delicious tacos! Super friendly service. Convenient and quick spot to get lunch.

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Gabriel B.

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Was driving by this place and decided to finally pay them a visit. I love tacos and these didn't disappoint. Could have used a bit more meat and less grease on the tortillas but nonetheless they were worth the $16. I gave 3 stars because these are good tacos for the value but not quite the 4-5 star experience/quality. Hand made tortillas and higher quality meats would have put them over the 4 stars. I recommend this place for a satisfying bite. read more

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Jamie M.

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I'm pretty picky about my tacos and this truck always has excellent food, incredibly fast delicious peppers a onions on the sides. Really a shockingly good taco truck especially for Berkeley- this stands up to any of my usual East Oakland haunts. Great place!! read more

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Rosemary E.

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mouthwatering, delicious, consistent, & hits the spot EVERY TIME!!!! kinda expensive but all taco places charge that much up here so it is what it is ‍ still worth it read more

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Claire H.

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They MOVED to 2959 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702. The BEST fish taco ever! And they all very cheap! What a good deal. The guys were really nice and they were very efficient! I came back from LA yesterday and I still found this fish taco is the BEST! FYI: it's cash only, they don't do Venmo either. read more

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Victor G.

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El Managial Tacos is located on a Mobil gas station site. no parking available so patrons park whereever they can. 0fferings: typical menu-tacos, burritos, tortas?, etc. prices reasonable since there are no compartive standards to judge EL by. fresh is their premier selling point. wondering when they start counting the freshness. when it is frozen or when the meat is defrosted? eats: lenqua taco (2.5) asada taco (2) -lots of grilled meat, little meat taste. meat obviously previously frozen. onions, jalepenos part of ensemble, no chips. lime slice yes. 3.5 stars take outs: -good value, quality is questionable since meat previously frozen, not from fresh meat. little meat taste, grilling enhaces a little meat flavoring. -wait time long since orders grilled to order. would passed next time. read more

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Jack J.

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Holy cow, the chicken home plate was so good. I had decently high hopes from reviews but wasn't expecting something as flavorful and rich as their stewed chicken. The whole plate was super good -- excellent sour cream, flavorful beans, roasted jalapeño. Will be coming back! read more

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Luciana M.

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I was driving down San Pablo Ave., getting ready to go see a friend, and I was HANGRY!!! I was actually bringing a sick friend some Chinese, but I was so starved, when I saw the truck I didn't think, I just stopped. I had never tried their food but I wasn't being picky at the time. I ordered a cabeza super taco... took to promptly to my car and SCARFED it down. Holy crap!!! WHAT AN AWESOME TACO!!!! The meat was cooked and seasoned perfectly, there was cheese and sour cream (I love dairy), great salsa, and the stickiness of the collagen was still on my lips and fingers after the taco was devoured... I immediately wanted like FIVE more!! Alas, I had to tend to my sick friend. I ate some extremely substandard Chinese with my friend while wishing I had more tacos instead. So, the VERY NEXT DAY, I made a point to visit this truck again, and I got two cabeza tacos and a corn quesadilla. It was even better than I remembered, and the accompaniments were lovely, generous with the radish and very well charred peppers. This is gonna be my go-to spot for tacos when I'm on San Pablo. This is as good as taco trucks get! You guys are gonna be seeing a lot more of this gal! read more

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I was so excited to try this place, as it's 2 blocks away from my place and I've passed by it so many times. Well today I finally got to try but can't be more more of disappointment than what it was. Soggy tacos and meat smells bad with no flavor. Added to This the attitude of the older guy working in this truck. Very rude and not friendly. I will never be coming to this place again. Worst food truck I ever had. read more

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Dena H.

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Got the super steak burrito and it was definitely the best burrito I've ever had. The portions are big and the pricing is great. The staff are also super nice. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for quality authentic Mexican food. read more

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My asada taco was so delicious! Stopped for a quick emergency low blood sugar snacks and was thrilled. My $ 2.25 taco came with grilled onions and peppers and was on point! Card minimum is $10. read more

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Katie C.

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Located in the 76 parking lot, El Manantial Tacos serves up delicious food at a very affordable price. This place is cash only. Tacos are $1.50 and burritos are $6.00. There's also horchata, but it's not listed on the menu that's taped on the truck so ask for it. Chips are served with the burrito. The servings are quite generous so you definitely get more than your money's worth. I came during lunch time and with 3 people ahead of me, I probably waited 10 - 15 minutes for my food. read more

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I got a super steak burrito today and it was really good. It was packed with lots of flavor and he prepared it just how I like it with no lettuce. I will definitely be back to try out some tacos read more

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Mark L.

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There is a disturbing trend among many taco trucks these days--underseasoned meat that relies solely on their salsa to give any flavor. El Manantial falls into that category. Don't know why this is happening. Anyway, the meat was underseasoned and the al pastor was dry. Two stars for the nice customer service and the tasty salsas. But please give the meat more flavor. read more

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Phuong T.

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Best carnitas tacos ever with so cheap price $2 each tax included The changed their location but I still follow them read more

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Michelle R.

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Wow! So good. I was getting a smog check next door, and grabbed a chicken, steak, and pastor tacos to go. They were all amazing. They came with some radishes, grilled jalapeno slices, lime, and 2 salsa. The green one was my favorite. Il be back, for sure. read more

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Priya K.

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Was super hungry while I was with some friends in Berkeley, and was craving some tacos! My first time, guy was super sweet and kind. Food was amazing, three tacos and fully loaded hit the spot. Just wish a little more professionalism regarding payment situations;otherwise, I love this truck. Yummy, affordable and nice people. Totally recommend! read more

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Im from East Oakland,Ca, so you know there's alot of Competition With Mexican Resturants and Taco Trucks. This Taco Cart right here, is hands down one of the Best if not the Best in Oakland. The meat is well seasoned, and cooked to perfection. If anyone is look for hands down good a** Tacos, Burritos, Torres and etc. This is where you need to be!!!!! read more

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Richa S.

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As soon as I walked up to the truck I could smell the flavorful food. This was a delicious lunch and cheap! Totally worth my college student budget!! I got three tacos which was pretty filling for $5.25! The only downside is that they only take cash. read more

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Raf R.

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I can tell if this place is open from my window. Great food and fast service. I have been going here since I moved out to Oakland over 5 years ago and have neve been disappointed, except when I can't see the truck out my window. read more

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Kaydee H.

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I'm not going to lie, I didn't come there for a long time because of the review that said the meat wasn't seasoned, but I decided to give it a try today and wow!!! Don't listen to the bad reviews, this is a really good deal for some delicious food. In my experience, the Bay Area food scene isn't super... seasoned. But this place was perfect. I will definitely be back again!!! read more

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Erik B.

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Many friends and I agree this is the best Mexican food in the East Bay. Consistent, always fresh, great prices for generous servings, fast service, one can't ask for more than that. Nicest folks, too! And if you're one of those who is missing SoCal Mexican food, this place is definitely going to offer the closest fix to filling that void. I myself stick with carnitas tacos, but the carne asada is on point. read more

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Ann L.

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Great tostadas and burritos. I always stop by if I'm in the Ashby-San Pablo Streets area.

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I've been craving tacos for the past week (and I mean actual tacos, not the tacos you buy at some "taqueria" in north berkeley or in rockridge) so me and the boo decided to drive a few streets down to this little trailer. This place does NOT disappoint! The service is super friendly and the tacos have so much flavor. Loved that the tacos came fully prepared with goodies like radishes, grilled onions and jalapeños. I definitely recommend! Ps. They have burritos, quesadillas, tortas, tacos, and mexican hot dogs! read more

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2959 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
West Berkeley
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(510) 940-5147
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Hours

What time does El Manantial Tacos open?

El Manantial Tacos opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does El Manantial Tacos close?

El Manantial Tacos closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.El Manantial Tacos closes at 5:00 PM on Saturday.El Manantial Tacos is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMSat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does El Manantial Tacos take credit cards?

No, El Manantial Tacos does not take credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does El Manantial Tacos have catering options?

Yes, El Manantial Tacos does have catering options.

Does El Manantial Tacos serve alcohol?

No, El Manantial Tacos does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does El Manantial Tacos allow dogs?

Yes, El Manantial Tacos allows dogs.

Does El Manantial Tacos have TVs?

Yes, El Manantial Tacos has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Manantial Tacos have bike parking?

Yes, El Manantial Tacos has bike parking.

Does El Manantial Tacos have outdoor seating?

No, El Manantial Tacos does not have outdoor seating options.

Does El Manantial Tacos have parking?

Yes, El Manantial Tacos has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does El Manantial Tacos have free WiFi?

No, El Manantial Tacos does not have free WiFi.

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Solid mexican restaurant. Had brunch here recently on a Sunday. Ordered the breakfast burrito…read more It came with chicken as the protein and was quite good. I would have this again. There was plenty of parking on the streets around here.

I've been passing by Los Moles for years and never stopped in until we had a graduation dinner…read morethere for my niece. The main reason I never went before was the parking situation, which honestly can be a little challenging, but for this visit we found parking down the block and around the corner. The short walk after dinner ended up being nice anyway. We had reservations, although we did wait about 15 extra minutes while another party finished their meal. My family member pointed out they were enjoying drinks, so that probably added some time. The waiter was very friendly, attentive, and clearly trying to get us seated as quickly as possible. Water was brought to the table right away, and our drink order was taken promptly. I ordered the chicken salad and was pleasantly surprised to learn the mango vinaigrette dressing did not contain oils, since I personally avoid seed oils. The salad was fresh and delicious. Some of my family members ordered the buffet, which looked incredible. At first it seemed like too much food for me that day, but once I saw everything included, I started thinking maybe I should have ordered it too since it was only about seven dollars more. They brought complimentary chips, guacamole, and salsa to the table, and everything was so flavorful. The guacamole was especially delicious, and they happily refilled the chips several times. I finally understood why the restaurant is called "Los Moles" because their mole sauces are outstanding. I got to try some from my son's plate, and it definitely made me want to come back and explore more of the different mole options. They also offer vegetarian choices, which is great. Although I am very particular about cooking surfaces, my food is cooked on and in, the Mexican coffee which was heated in some type of who knows what metal, had a good flavor. It inspired me to re-create it at home. Another standout for me was the freshly made corn tortillas served with the meals. They were soft, warm, and incredibly good. I also tried the beans, which were full of flavor. Overall, this restaurant really stood out in my memory, and I definitely want to return someday to try more moles.

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Mercado 925

We had the pleasure of visiting Mercado 935 while in Berkeley with our family from Orlando,…read moreFlorida, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, and every plate arrived with a beautiful presentation that showed the care and creativity that goes into each dish. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and expertly prepared. The staff was welcoming, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for an exceptional dining experience in Berkeley, Mercado 935 is definitely worth a visit. We look forward to coming back the next time we're in California!

07/10/26 around 5:30PM 100000000/10!!…read more I just left this amazing most beautiful restaurant that I have seen in a long time and the environment was so clean so peaceful and the food was amazing. It was my first time here and after traveling over 10 hours that restaurant was definitely the best! Antonio was my server and he'd make sure to check on me as frequent as he could. He was very attentive if I needed anything he was there at the right moment. I would definitely be coming back before I leave. Definitely recommend this place. I order pozole and a michelada I spent around $45.00.

Checkout the light fixtures -- reinvented colanders made into light fixtures!! So cool!

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Cholita Linda

The food is exelente the music and the customer service ... 100% the best…read moreThe food really fresh, the salad crispy and nice . The place is really clean and spacious I'll definitely bring my whole family here

The restaurant itself was super cute. The staff were just friendly enough but not really overly…read morefriendly. They all seemed very overwhelmed to be honest. That being said the Papito sandwich was delicious. I would go back for that sandwich alone. My boyfriend had three tacos. The fish taco was really really good he said. The Al pastor and carnitas tacos were average. The yuka fries were not that good tbh. Very bland. The maduros were really really good. Overall would go back.

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Tacos Sinaloa

The shrimp tacos are amazing! I've only gone twice and had steak, chicken and shrimp taco…read more The shrimp tacos are by far my favorite! So flavorful and cooked to perfection. I also love their green salsa.

Came to try the tacos since everyone keeps talking about how good this place was. To be honest,…read morethey're alright. Their meat is a little salty. I think the best items were their fish taco with the pico de callo, and their ceviche. Their frescas tasted a little artificial, but still refreshing.

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La Mission

I had a phenomenal experience; throughout my visit I felt extremely taken care of. I was incredibly…read moreimpressed not just by the exceptional food but also by the beautifully done decor that took the experience to the next level. I would absolutely come back, but I live across the country and the drive is just a few hours longer than how far I would go to be graced with this amazing food once again.

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El Patio

Cute and funky back area is great for drinks or dinner on a warm day/evening. It's covered so not…read moresure if it might even work when it's cold. The inside consists of a long bar with a handful of tables. Inside or out, you order and pay at the bar with food/drinks brought to your table. We came with friends, expecting just a happy hour drink and apps but ended up staying much longer. We shared chips and guacamole, nachos and a vegan oyster mushroom ceviche. The ceviche was a surprising standout to myself and my friend who is a meat-eater. Chips were perfect with the yummy guac and nachos. Staff informed us in advance of a private party so we had time to sit outside then move inside.

This was my first time eating an arepa and El Patio blew my mind! Nestled on San Pablo, parking can…read morebe a little bit challenging. But don't let that turn you away from enjoying good vibes and even better food. Order at the bar and choose either the super cute back patio or inside seating. There's colorful decor everywhere, plus a full bar and a photo booth! We got two drinks, two arepas and the guac and salsa. The masarepa flatbread was so fluffy, dense, and moist with a crispy exterior. The arepas were both loaded up with super flavorful filling that was so addicting. The guac is a bit on the citrusy side with the lime, but I loved it! Will def come back especially as the weather gets warmer!

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My husband is a big foodie, so whenever we're in Berkeley, we always look for a place to stop and…read moreenjoy something delicious. This time, I stopped in to pick up some pan dulce, and I had such a wonderful experience. As soon as I walked in, I was warmly greeted by the cashier. I don't remember her name, but she told me she was from Nicaragua. Her kindness, friendliness, and genuine smile immediately made me feel welcome. It may seem like a small gesture, but great customer service makes such a big difference. We all get so busy and distracted these days that sometimes we forget how meaningful a warm greeting can be. She truly brightened my day, and I wanted to take a moment to thank her for making me feel so welcome. The pan dulce was delicious, and the outstanding customer service made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back!

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Cholita Linda

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1.6 mi

They have really amazing Latin food here like your fried fish tacos and I really like their fried…read morefish plate which I highly recommend. . The fish plate had a hold ride for me the fish also it comes with some side salad and a scoop of rice and two pieces of plantain and it was only under $15 which is very affordable. . My friends got the fried fish tacos and they loved it but they love the fried fish plate better because of how it was presented. . We also got some of their guacamole which was really good and everything here is very fresh and made to order. The Ambiance is casual nice and bright and cozy. The service is friendly and answer my questions when I had special requests. Thanks for reading and have a yelp-tastic day.

Man it pains me to leave this review. The food at Cholita Linda is actually 4 stars. But their…read moreability to get takeout and delivery orders correct is 0 stars. This evens them out to 2 stars. The last three times, they have messed up my order, twice through delivery and once through pickup. Love the Papito sandwich which is probably the most popular. It has great flavors w/ plantain s added to the sandwich to balance sweet & savory. The Peruvian sandwich is also a great take on a steak sandwich. They also have really tasty tacos, especially the pollo asada. But the real MVP is their salads. Great portions, fresh and well seasoned. Just if you're ordering pickup or delivery, don't get your hopes up. You'll likely get something different than what you ordered or have items completely missing. Would definitely recommend eating there in-person to enjoy the food you ordered.

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Tacos Oscar

4.4

(308 reviews)

2.2 mi

Tacos Oscar, Temescal, shipping container taco spot with a Michelin Bib Gourmand and zero…read morepretension about it. Menu changes constantly, written in chalk on the container door, you get what they feel like making that night and thats actually fine because its always good. Charred broccoli taco sounds like a prank until you eat it. The handmade tortillas are the real thing, fresh pressed, you can smell them from the sidewalk. Got the pork chile verde too, braised and saucy, didnt last long. Order at the window, grab the back patio, dont skip the salsa macha. 5 stars, the taco truck ordering skills ive been cultivating for years finally got tested and this place passed

Tacos Oscar is relatively unassuming when you view the restaurant from the street. Oscar is a small…read morestand with a relatively clean menu that doles out tacos, beverages, and a a few more bites. Tacos Oscar offers up slightly more upscale Tacos with nuanced ingredients and intense flavors. During my latest outing I went with the mushroom, barbacoa, and chile verde tacos. Each of my tacos was great, but the mushroom one stood out. The mushrooms were cooked perfectly and had a slight crunch which gave them an excellent texture. They were also incredibly well seasoned. My barbacoa and Chile verde tacos were also solid with some nice topping variation that helped mix up the flavors and texture. Oscar's service is good and straightforward. Place your order up front and either grab a table there or walk to their back patio. I LOVE the back area on a sunny day and would highly recommend it. Each taco here will run you about 5-6 bucks so don't be too suprised by the sticker shock. I would say 3-4 tacos is the ideal range depending on how hungry you are. Give them a try if you're ever in the Mosswood/Temescal area.

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

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Outdoor seating

La Esquinita

Good chilaquiles !! As a Mexican lady I can tell the salsa…read moreand tortilla chips were great. Nice atmosphere. I'll definitely try to come back again

So delicious! Holy cow! I was just in the mood for a bean and cheese burrito, and I ordered the red…read moreone. The flavors and spices were vibrant, the tortilla was perfect and just the right amount of thin and chewy, very cheesy, and I asked for some hot sauce (I def would want way more than a small container but I am a hot sauce fiend) and their hot sauce was fire. The burrito is gigantic and I had plenty of leftovers! Friendly service, and cute interior and exterior. Places to sit inside and outside. So delicious. I also recommended it to my friend who lives in the neighborhood!

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Chilaquiles verde

Yume Mori Matcha

I am visiting from Hawaii and decided to try this Matcha spot. First things first, parking is…read morelimited. You will be lucky if you land a parking spot, which we did. This place was obviously a popular spot because the traffic was busy and there was a line. When you get inside, it's very minimalistic. They have an ordering pad and I ended up getting the Matcha Tiramisu. The wait is about 5-7 minutes for your drink. Once I received my drink, all I could say is WOW. That drink was crazy good! It was topped with biscoff cookie which balanced out the earthy taste. Overall, I would come back here again. 5/5 recommend!

Had such high hopes, it's sooo inconsistent. Especially for almost $9 per drink for such a small…read morecup. I'm guessing 12-14 oz. We ordered two Tiramisu Matchas, one was very yummy thick and the matcha was strong. The other matcha was on the watery side and barely any cream. (We paid extra for Koku matcha, which is 50 cents more for a "stronger" matcha) We also purchased the double matcha with Koku matcha, which you'd think would be the strongest matcha flavor. Wrong! It was incredibly watered down, we also got less sweet for this drink. It tasted like syrup and oatmilk. The matcha cream is very light matcha as well. We also arrived at 4:40 and it took a while to be able to order because there was a line. Once we reached the kiosk it turned exactly 5:00 which is when they stopped serving crepes, we asked if we were able to purchase one but they said no so we were a little bummed out as well :( Customer service was not the best, they stopped calling numbers out so we were just waiting for nothing! I asked a few questions and it felt like I was a burden. The store itself is incredibly warm and tiny. Not their fault since the sun is facing the store but just another note. Verdict: Not worth the money, the drive, when Binge Coffee is around the corner and there's so many other matcha places all in the same vicinity.

Tiramisu Matcha and Coco Matcha Cloud

Custard Crème Brûlée Crepe

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Left: Matcha Pumpkin Spice Right: Matcha Tiramisu

Binge Coffee House

Binge is my go to matcha spot here in Berkeley. For the price, the quality, and the amount I think…read moreit's well worth it. I love it when I can actually taste the matcha and my coffee. My go-tos are the Banana matcha and Double matcha. Also highly recommend their Vietnamese egg coffee - I really love the egg cream top. The wait time also isn't too long if you preorder on Snackpass. Love binge!

Tried the ube matcha with 50% sweetness and Oatmilk. The reviews definitely support what my…read moreexperience was, which was a surprisingly great summer treat that is equally colorful as it was balanced. This afternoon pick me up was not too sweet and kept cool. We ordered through DoorDash but service was super quick and delivery to Jack London was really fast. Can't speak to the ambiance but I am willing to check it out in person because it was that good. FYI: the matcha is strong, might have you doing some exercise afterwards.

Strawberry Matcha Latte

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Ube Matcha Latte

Chicha San Chen

So cool to have this great tea spot close to campus!…read more This is a spacious, stylish, modern, and comfortable space to relax and enjoy your milk tea. Very convenient to order on one of the two self service kiosks, though a line can form at times (wish they had at least one more). There's a useful screen showing all of the orders that are ready and being worked on. There's a good amount of seating well spread out with some tables and a large communal table. Some power outlets near the wall for charging. There's a cool tea tasting and education area where they let you taste and learn about tea. They have some of the best tea of any chain, you can really taste the tea flavor. Their boba also comes warm and fresh in your cup. And how fun is their built in cup holder rope!

If you like tea this is the place to go to because they do a tea demonstration in Georgia did an…read moreamazing job with describing the taste how they smell and taste and how to make it as well. . It was very informative and takes about 15 minutes which I really love and I really enjoy and learned a lot about tea. . Also I love coming here and getting the green milk tea with Boba and it has your Taro Boba and taro paste too. You can have it less sweet or no sweet and you can have it with less ice or more ice it's all up to your choice. . This is near the university and parking is a little challenge but there's also street parking and parking garage too. Hope this review helps and thanks for reading and have a yelp-tastic day.

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Roberto D.

7

1

0

10 years ago

Very good original mexican food, would recommend! Prices are reasonable and match the service quality and taste, if you are in the area you know where to stop for a quick munch. I like the pastor tacos mostly with green sauce, yum. read more

Jonathan D.

41

3

0

8 years ago

Super good authentic Mexican food! Always well served, never lacking. F.Y.I, the truck is now located at 2959 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702. read more

Percy N.

494

22

106

8 years ago

Awesome burrito Grande :) very tasty Agua de horchata Will be back for more Thank you guys read more

Ben R.

0

1

0

4 years ago

I go once a week and everything I've had was great but the carnitas tacos are outstanding.

Z. K.

54

52

0

11 years ago

Incredible. The food here is so fresh, I hope they keep it up.

Diesel S.

18

48

6

11 years ago

Good food, good prices, good service.

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