The al pastor quesadillas at Taqueria El Chacho (south shore center) are so good! The tortillas…read morewere filled with flavorful, juicy al pastor and plenty of melted cheese. The combination of the smoky, savory pork with the gooey cheese was delicious, and the flavors really came together with the salsa. Definitely a satisfying choice when you're craving something cheesy, meaty, and full of flavor. I'd happily order these again!

*ALAMEDA CHECK IN** 5/10/2026 THEY ARE BACK…read more Was surprised to see them back but after some time they finally did and I got my carne asada mulitas and tacos de lengua. Still just as good as I remember it. beware of salsa. the reds are extremely hot!!!

My fav pastor place. Tortillas cooked great and the gringas was good. Alambre is a nice lvl up from…read moreregular pastor too. Really like the white/green salsa

Very good Al pastor tacos. Definitely worth giving it a try, particularly on Fridays when it is…read moreless busy.

Quite simply, these are the BEST fish tacos I've ever had in the Bay Area…read more The place is half a block from my studio, so I have the privilege of confirming this opinion at least once a week. I've also brought plenty of friends and family here to try them, and the verdict is always the same: wonderful! I've heard that pretty much everything else on the menu is equally excellent, but I'm completely addicted to the fish tacos, so I've never managed to order anything else. It's cozy, friendly, and incredibly efficient if you happen to be in a hurry. I honestly couldn't recommend it more highly, or more fondly.

The hype over their fish tacos is well deserved! The fish pieces were battered, fried, and very…read moresubstantial. I really enjoyed the creamy orange sauce. $5.75 a taco may seem a bit much, but at least the taco size and quality justifies the price. I also ordered the smaller size of ceviche for $15. It came with 2 large round tortilla chips (not sure what these are called) and a packet of saltine crackers. I feel like a bag of tortilla chips would have gone nicely with the ceviche because I ran out of the 2 large chips and crackers before I finished the ceviche. The ceviche itself was perfect. Their spinach pineapple agua fresca was refreshing and reminded me of those Odwalla green smoothies. You do taste the spinach but it's sweet and tastes good! I got here around 5:40 on a Friday and there was plenty of outdoor seating available, though it did start to fill up the longer I stayed. You can enter on either side of the back of Aloha.

This is my favorite go to taco fix in all of Oakland. I've been visiting the last several years,…read morewhere at one point Mi Reynitas had to compete with them across the street when they got super hyped. If you don't know this spot then it's definitely a sleeper because the locals come here and it can get busy. Freshly hand made tortillas I ordered... Al pastor 4.5/5 My absolute favorite. It's well seasoned and flavorful. Better than most places because they cook and cut it from the trompo Asada 4/5 Meat is nicely grilled which gives it a nice smokey flavor. Well seasoned and because it's chopped into smaller pieces, helps chew through the tough bites Pollo 4.5/5 This caught me by surprise because it tasted almost like carnitas. The chicken is grilled but it had the texture of a carnita. It was crispy, tender and very juicy. Nicely seasoned. This became one of my favorite meats Cabeza 4.5/5 Nicely seasoned and super tender. Drinks 4/5 Agua frescas are good but are mostly on the sweeter side. My favorite is the cucumber lime because it's very refreshing. Sauces 3.5/5 I think the sauces are okay because it's slightly watered down for me. But it's still good on the tacos. Condiments 5/5 It's self serve but they're not stingy with the amount you need or want for your meal. Great selection from grilled onions and jalapeno, green and red salsa, lime, cucumber, and radish. Ambience 4/5 It's dining outside of a questionable area but there's plenty of tables and parking if it's not busy. Service 5/5 Not much to say and idk how to rate this but basically my interactions are from ordering and self pick up, and self serving my own condiments and napkins. Staff are friendly and quick with timing

DON'T EAT AT THIS PLACE!!!!…read more I used to love this place. However, the burrito I got last week ago gave me severe food poisoning. That was the only meal I had that day so I know for a fact that it was this burrito that caused the poisoning. I was out of commission for the whole week with constant vomiting and diarrhea. This place should not be serving food without a health inspection.

Food is always good…read more Case service. They are all very kind. Clean truck and you can tell they are careful handling foods. Love their food trucks. Hubby and I come here for the past 5 years and still in love with the foods.

The tacos were really good, especially the tripas--they were flavorful and had a nice texture! I…read morealso have to mention the grilled onions they give you on the side because those were SO good. I love when taco spots include them; they're the perfect little addition to the tacos. The salsas were great too, especially the red salsa. It has that delicious roasted flavor that I really liked and added a nice kick to the tacos. Although... tacos are getting SO expensive these days! It's honestly crazy to think about how much tacos are going for now compared to what they used to cost. Still worth trying if you're craving some good street tacos! What I love about buying street tacos in the town - you get a little bag of pickled jalapeños/carrots (they also cut fresh carrot slices that get pickled too, it cuts the grease from the meat!) For parking, there's a small parking lot right next to the taco truck. I ended up parking in the grocery store parking lot directly across the street, which was pretty convenient too. While I was waiting, I did not expect to get rizzed up by an elderly man selling ice cream - typical day in the day.

A tamale and some slaw with green sauce for $2! And these are the best tamales in the Bay Area!!!…read more I've been coming here for probably about 5 years now. It's a little stand at the corner of Fruitvale and International Blvd in Oakland. They are only open in the morning, from 6:30 am to 11 am. I first noticed this place when I was driving by and saw a long line of people. I had to stop and find out what was going on. Since then I've been hooked. My husband was NOT a tamales fan until I brought home one and made him eat it. Now he loves these tamales. They have pork tamales, chicken (red and green sauce) and some kind of sweet one the last I checked, but since I don't care for a sweet tamales I only stick to the pork and the chicken. The pork tamales are my favorite. Light, almost fluffy masa with melt-in-your-mouth pork with red sauce wrapped in corn husks. The vinegar based slaw and green sauce are self served. The slaw and the sauce both has jalapenos and has some kick. Try it out!

I adore this little gem…read more It is one of the better tamale stands of the area in my opinion. It's open early which is a plus. My pork tamale was really tasty and a bargain. The price is ideal for being a "broke college student" +the slaw was a pleasant surprise! Be sure you try it out

A new Quesabirria Taco stand for the San Antonio District of Oakland…read more This one has a lot of promise and is worth a try, especially if you're in the neighborhood and hungry or need a tire repaired. They sit out in front of Fernando's Tire Service, friendly folks that can fix your flat in less than the time it takes for you to order and eat a couple Quesabirria Tacos. Their taco sides and salsas are first rate. They had watermelon in the Aguas frescas Jar, perfect for a Oakland Summer day. They are across the street from Garfield Park (23rd and Foothill) near San Antonio Park and a Latinx grocery; so they will always have fresh supplies. Unfortunately, they are going to be a hit, very soon. So, your wait may be a be a bit longer than my first visit.

I rarely buy tamales at food stands or restaurants but I found myself running errands around…read morefruitvale ave in Oakland California and found myself in front of this food truck. The tamales are amazing and you just can't beat the price! My go to order is the Red Tamale and the raja con queso tamales with an agua fresca on the side. If you're lucky she might have the strawberry agua fresca but you also cant go wrong with the standard horchata. I think it's cash only but don't quote me and parking is very difficult to obtain around that busy area. P.S: I have never tried the salsa on the side

Delicious tamales. It doesn't really matter what type you get they are all very tasty and filling,…read morebut I think that jalapeño cheese is always top-tier. Plenty of cheese and spice for the price.

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Went in with zero expectations and left planning my next visit…read more Stopped by Tacos Mi Rancho near Lake Merritt and honestly didn't know what to expect. From the outside, it looks like a straightforward taco truck, but wow was I surprised. I ordered the Carnitas Super Taco, which came loaded with lettuce, cheese, cilantro, onions, sour cream, and guacamole. Everything was fresh, well seasoned, and packed with flavor. My only complaint? You only get one taco per order because I definitely could've eaten another. The Kid ordered the Carne Asada Super Taco and before we even pulled away, she was asking for a second one. That's usually a pretty good sign. We also tried the horchata and jamaica, and both were delicious. The horchata was creamy and flavorful, while the jamaica was refreshing and not overly sweet. What surprised me most was how quickly they got the food out, especially considering how popular this spot seems to be. A few things to know: * Cash or Venmo only * Parking can be a challenge, but it's worth it * Keep an eye out for the new speed cameras in the area Their hours are another plus: Open daily, 9:30am- midnight Overall, this was one of those pleasant surprises that reminds you not to judge a place by appearances. Definitely looking forward to coming back.

Tortas Ahogadas is a small food stand near 94th St. & International Ave. no parking available. just…read morea red zone in front. offerings" Pork Torta Ahogadas (8.50) horchata (3) -not regular pork, some kind of "grilled" pork shreds in regular torta bun -looked small, packed a lot of flavor, choice of hella hot red salsa or milder red "meaty" dipping sauce. cabbage, carrots, veggies optional. lime squeeze. *i ate it by dipping torta into mild salsa, than slowly biting a piece off. YUM! **best torta eaten in a long time. best of the "natural" kind. horchata(3) -slightly sweetened by cane sugar? -natural tasting, no aftertaste, homemade. worthy! hours may be sunday only, didn't see it on a previous saturday.