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Guadalajara Restaurant

3.4 (532 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
Good for groups

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Jessica K.

Came in on a Sunday morning. I had been craving chilaquiles. With a quick yelp search I was brought here. A few options, I went with the chilaquiles carne asada, with the red sauce and a horchata. It was $22 for the chilaquiles. I'm not sure how much the horchata was since I actually didn't see the drinks on the menu. Which is actually my only gripe about this place. Only took a few minutes for my order to arrive. Everything was delicious. Fulfilling my craving to the fullest. The portion is nice too. I had enough for dinner as well. My bill was something like $30? Maybe? I can't remember. Would definitely return.

Veggie sandwich with side of fries.
Mark K.

Came here with a group of 9, and found it to be very busy - no surprise for its location and food. They also have a dedicated food truck outside, for easy walk-up ordering if you don't want to go inside and take out or dine in. The menu is very extensive, and I even noted fried zucchini and sandwiches, so even if traditional Mexican is not on your mind, there are other options. I went for the veggie sandwich, served with crinkle fries. The sandwich was presented well, and was a nice blend of vegetables and cheese, on toasted bread. Although I didn't see it listed among the ingredients on the menu, I hit a slice or two of jalapeño, an unexpected reminder of where I was! Overall, the service was very good, and the value was good given the quality of the food. Out of the 9 of us, I was the only one leaving with a to-go box! Always a good sign.

Yvette F.

My daughter order the food online. After a while the food was ready. I told her we need to share the nachos they were humungous. The steak was very delicious a little dry to me. Now the guacamole so darn delicious! I could had just eaten that all day. The chips home made very good. Customer service pretty good.

Enchilada
Lisa B.

Good food, good service and reasonable prices. I got the enchilada lunch special, it came with one enchilada, rice and beans and a fountain drink. I would definitely recommend this place. The restaurant is nice, clean and a good size.

Carne Asada Super Quesadilla Topped with Sour Cream & Guacamole
Binh T.

Portion is big. Service is fast. Parking right in front. Food was good. Even though they had a big party, the workers always came by when we had any questions. I love the food come out in a hot plate and keep our food hot longer, because I'm a slow eater. I had to take half to-go, because it was too much food left over.

Burrito asada
Liliana H.

This review is for the food truck. They always come in clutch when it's late. My husband enjoys the carne asada burrito, I usually get tacos. I got the burrito this time and it felt a bit dry but maybe I'm used to the taco where u have the cilantro and onion and salsa you know. But overall great for that late night need. I got 7 burritos once and I asked for more salsas so that was nice.

Taco truck
Super F.

Food is great. The service is always on point here. The ambience have great music and casual chatter."if you always passes by and never ate here and your from the town stop by and check em out" the truck is good ! Come see the restaurant and what it has to offer. Marcus and Elian do go krazy in service here.

I went to the taco truck in the parking lot to get a burrito . I asked what comes on the regular burrito I was told Meat , rice , beans , onion and cilantro and cheese I told them no cheese . I live about 25 mins away from the truck . When I get home I see sour cream on the burrito . I tried calling the restaurant because I couldn't not find a phone number for the truck. When a woman picked up I told her what happened and if they could take my phone number down since I work in Oakland and I could pick up my correct order at a different time . She said I would have to come to the truck and tell them I said I live half an hour away and it was already past 10 pm so if there was anything they could do and the fact that I've came to this truck / restaurant multiple times for years there's been times I've gotten stuff from either or so I know they're connected . Anyway the lady was very dismissive and unhelpful on the phone even a little rude . My wife seen how frustrated I was and decided to drive all the way back out there and they guys at the truck were very helpful and understanding and replaced the order with no issues ! All in all the food is always good and mess ups happen when your doing hundreds of orders but there no excuse for bad customer service . Thank you to the guys at the truck for making it right because after my short conversation on the phone I had no intentions on ever going back and I've gone here for over 10 years

Look at this plate, it's huge.
Susie Q.

Came from Fresno into Oakland to make a delivery and this place came highly recommended. I was very impressed with the food. Their customer service is pretty good, although you have to flag them down sometimes. The food was absolutely delicious! The plates are huge and the food is savory. I ended up going for a combo plate and I was not disappointed. If you're worried about the parking or "shady" area, well you'll miss out on the delicious food.

No taste at all

No taste. I don't know what happened this time, but the food was bland. I called and let them know.

Tiffany M.

Lunch was filling and tasty. The service was consistent and friendly. The value of the food was average but the flavors were good on my Shrimp Diabla plate. My colleague and I both opted out of ordering from the lunch menu to keep us in budget. We ordered from the main menu which most meals are $20 and up. My plate was $29 plus. The area around the restaurant is under renovation so arriving and parking is tricky. There is parking available on the side street the restaurant sits on.

There was hair in my burrito and they got my order wrong other than that service is good but should have someone that talks better English take the order

Super burrito in a container........

Ive came here for years, never had an issue... Today I ordered it through uber eats and when I went to pick it up, my burrito was in a container. I got a super burrito and its literally all burrito in the container. Im just not satisfied because it's difficult to eat with my tortilla. I cant even pick it up because it was poorly wrapped. I would have asked for a burrito bowl...

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The food is going right through me. I'm not sure how clean they are. I'm regretting my decision to try this place.

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The food was delicious, fast & reasonably priced!! The staff was very attentive Definitely coming back

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The burritos are very good, the fried fish is one of their stars though. Make sure to get extra red sauce and extra garlic sauce

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The access and parking are not so good. It is easy to find. The food and setting are very authentic. Great food and reasonable prices.

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Absolutely delicious food, huge portions. Got the chicken enchiladas Rojas. Staff are super nice too.

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The fries fish with 20 shrimps is AHMAZZING! It can feed. Family of 3! Definitely recommend. Customer service is great

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Good food and great service. I like their fajita plate with comes with shrimp, beef and pork with rice

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NIDO's BackYard

3.8(1.1k reviews)
2.5 mi
•$$

It has Good vibes, decent service, decent food they do have nice events and pretty ambiance.read more

TLDR: Immaculate vibes and friendly staff. The atmosphere and huge layout of the place are super…read morenice - maybe one of the best in the city - and it's definitely a great place to have a big party or gathering. Lots of different open sections, many open spaces and large tables covering a huge foot print. Lots of TVs, good music/sound system, and lots of plants used to split up the tables and create a great environment. Food could be slightly improved. I'll definitely be back and give it another try. Come here for the vibes, drinks, and atmosphere - which are without a doubt a 5 star experience - but if you want good authentic Mexican food, look elsewhere. Food, I'd give a generous 3.5 stars to 3.8 stars, at best. I was really excited to try their food but honestly it tasted bland, unpolished, and unrefined. I have a feeling their target audience is someone that doesn't like spice so they punish those of us that actually like them. For example, my fish tacos didn't have pico de gallo or hot salsa, my rice and beans were NOT even topped with any sour cream (a Mexican delight) or fresh grated queso fresco. These are two very simple ways to elevate the dish and was a miss in my book. Their mole dish was nicely plated but for the taste the mole was not up to par - it tasted sweet and not authentic, there was no depth in the flavor you're used to tasting for mole. Drinks were 5 stars without a doubt and I had the best Paloma I've ever had in my life. I also highly recommend the Alabama slammer super yummy and tasty it's like a punch but not too sweet. The drinks did take a solid 30+ minutes to get delivered so that was a bummer. If they were quicker I would've gotten a second round but I didn't feel like risking waiting around for another half hour for them. Parking is pretty good but it's still Oakland - I do appreciate that they hire a super friendly security guard attendant at a nearby dedicated parking lot location for a modest $5 charge. Don't forget to tip the parking lot attendant doing the lords work! The last thing I would mention is that if you're sensitive to smells, this is an outdoor place right off the bay (1-2 blocks) and near some Amtrak train tracks (which pass hourly or so), so there is a faint and occasional odor of bay water and some brake dust or diesel fumes when trains pass occasionally.

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Doña - Guacamole & Chips

Doña

3.9(623 reviews)
3.7 mi•Piedmont Ave, North Oakland
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Great food, great service, great ambiance! The coffee was okay, but it was extremely weak, and the…read moreflavor I got was pre-batched--nothing special. I haven't tried their cocktails, but they had an interesting selection. There's plenty of seats and a great community vibe here. There's a decent amount of tables and booths, both inside and outside, and a large two-floor patio as well. I loved the space and think it's a great place to bring a group. There's enough seating that the restaurant feels full but not overcrowded or loud. The workers also are very attentive and will check up on you. You place your order at the counter, and they will bring it to your table. Everyone was very friendly, and there's a good vibe. I ordered the fish tacos. They were a bit pricey for tacos, but they were good. I wouldn't consider them extremely flavorful, but the ingredients were good quality and well-balanced. Overall, I really enjoyed Doña and would definitely come back. I think this is a great place to focus and get a lot of work done, or to hang out with a big group of friends.

One of the best Mexican places in The Town - and it's a fiercely competitive landscape too! We've…read morebeen coming for a while now and this place never disappoints. The menu does change up seasonally. I've had countless mouth watering chile rellenos with their ever changing sauce and filling. And my to go to nowadays to ensure I get plenty of protein is ordering one of their bowls, usually with pescado frito (fried fish) with black beans. My husband enjoys their barbacoa shredded meat. The bowls are filling, nutritious and flavor bombs. I also love indulging in their agua frescas. Our personal favorites are the strawberry horchata (a MUST if it's available) and their coconut ice coffee. Refreshing beverages to help soothe your tongue because the sliced fresh chiles on fried fish bowl are indeed lethal. Overall consistently delicious. It does get packed but if you come early around 4-5pm you will beat the crowd.

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Doña - Pescado Frito Bowl. The cod was perfectly fried and tasty!b

Pescado Frito Bowl. The cod was perfectly fried and tasty!b

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Taqueria El Paisa - Tacos!

Taqueria El Paisa

4.4(564 reviews)
0.9 mi•East Oakland
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Good Lord. This is my taco stop…read more Tacos are $4.5 each cash and card is the same price but each bite is worth at least $10 each. The chefs in the back are crazy hard working and the meat is so fresh and hot when they chop it up for the tacos that it is divine. Sudadero is rare but the gem for me is the tripas and buche. The sauce bar goes hard too, green sauce with avocados and pico is spicy asf and the little onions on top really seal the deal. They do ask if you want cilantro and onions on top, and if you are me, you'd always say yes! Blessings for this place to be so close to home.

3.5***stars. 1st timer here…read more I understand the hype and the ratings. Asada Regular Burrito Review: I honestly don't pass through this area much. Did some study for a suitable taqueria and came up with El Paisa. For $17 out the door, you can get a regular meat filled burrito of your choice. The size of which is about the same as a super burrito anyplace else. And easily makes 2 meals. This is sinful, greasy (mostly in a good way) ultra-cheat day grub at it's finest. And conjures what a true taqueria stand must look like across Mexico. Food & burritos come out fast in compost-friendly containers with chips, par-boiled onions and what looked like cactus chunks. I did not care for those. The meat quality is a step above what most other area taco stands use, such as Sinaloa. Open condiment bar is nice but exposed and uncovered from flies, which I saw present within the dining patio. Small, off-street parking lot is free (a plus) and accommodates approx. 10 cars. It is usually at or near capacity due to the restaurant's popularity. Then, it's off-street parking, which amounts to a dicey proposition in most of The Town. Like most areas of International Blvd., it's not in the best of areas. And for this reason alone, my trip to El Paisa was likely a 1 & done experience. But, not because of the food. I might come back if ever in the area again.

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La Esquinita - Tacos

La Esquinita

4.3(108 reviews)
4.7 mi•North Oakland
•$$

Super fun little spot on the corner. Bright pink building. We ordered one chilaquiles verde. Huge…read moreplate, steaming hot, delicious!!!! Great value. Thank you!

La Esquinita has seriously become one of my favorite lunch spots because the food is AMAZING…read more Unfortunately, my issue is specifically with the two girls with black hair who are usually working the front register. Every single time I've come in and those two are working, the customer service has been disappointing. Neither of them ever seems welcoming. No "hi," no "welcome in," no smile, and sometimes barely even an acknowledgment that you're standing there waiting to order. When they do take your order, both come across short and irritated, almost like you're inconveniencing them by being there. Then you pay and there's usually no "thank you" or anything. The whole interaction gives off a "why are you here?" I'm not asking these girls to throw me a welcome party, but damn basic hospitality shouldn't be this difficult. When you're the first people customers interact with, your attitude represents the restaurant. At this point, the food has more warmth and personality than the two people standing at the register. And I want to make it clear that I'm specifically talking about my experiences with these two cashiers, because the food itself is DELICIOUS. Whoever is cooking in the back deserves their flowers. It's honestly unfortunate that such good food is being paired with front-counter service that repeatedly makes me reconsider coming back. Hopefully management addresses the issue because I genuinely enjoy eating here. Customers shouldn't feel like they're bothering the employees just for walking in and placing an order.

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La Esquinita - Carne Asada Taco

Carne Asada Taco

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Tacos Oscar - chips & salsa morita

Tacos Oscar

4.4(318 reviews)
4.1 mi•Mosswood, Temescal, North Oakland

Ohhh baby we got a winner!!!…read more I had high expectations when I saw the Michilin Bib hanging over the kitchen, and boy did it live up to it. Not only was the food great but it also has a very cozy and unique vibe inside (well I guess technically it's outside.) there was no line and we got our food quick, I can't think of one thing to complain about. I got three tacos, all costing a mere 5$; Pork: absolutely blew me away. The first taco I started with and set the bar very high. I tried the first bite with all my friends and we instantly locked eyes because we knew we found something special 9.7/10 Pollo: nearly on the same level as the pork. The red onions on top gave it great texture and a unique flavor profile 9.2/10 Barbacoa: on its own it was solid! But when compared to its counterparts it wasn't quite as jaw dropping. 8.1/10 Overall: 9.4/10

Michelin rates it a Bib Gourmand!!! Absolutely Deserving! The sign hanging above the kitchen…read more I rate it "a must for a taco!" This is a small little joint that does tacos well. A tight menu: several tacos, chips, beer, and probably other drinks (I was focused on the tacos). I bought five tacos based on recommendations from a couple of people in line. Also, I took a recommendation from the guy taking my order. ALL FIVE HIT THE MARK!!! Two of my tacos were vegetarian, WHAT? Yes, Vegetarian, AMAZING! WHAT THEY DID WITH BROCCOLI WAS UNREAL! ...and so yummy! ...the people working there were so cool, too!!! Bottom line - This is a must! Ya gotta check it out! @$5 per taco, THE TACOS ARE DELICIOUS! ...can't wait to go back!

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Tacos Oscar - Side seating entrance

Side seating entrance

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

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Bombera - Pozole: comforting and tasty

Bombera

4.1(558 reviews)
1.8 mi•Dimond District, Lower Hills
•$$$

Love, love, love. We went for my birthday and I picked this place off of a short list I have saved…read morefor some time. I could only get a 8PM seating for 3 but we decided to get there at 7ish and see if they would seat us early. They were able to! However I will say the place was pretty packed. We were seated in the covered patio area and it was plenty fine with a jacket and they did have heat. We went a little crazy and I will say for three people we ordered WAY too much but we're foodies and wanted to try it all. We started out with the pluot salad, spicy carrots and a bowl of pozole. I ordered a passion fruit margarita. For mains we ordered the duck verde mole and the filet huarache. For desert we order the pot de crème (chocolate with an almond cookie). Everything was flavorful perfection. I actually think the salad and the carrots were my favorite. Hearty potions on everything btw. Inside is beautifully decorated and it has a party vibe. I brought the food home for my guys, even my 13 year old ate it up.

I've been only a few times before, but last night I dined closer to the end of the night and it was…read morenot great. I was even more surprised to see that chef Dominica was there. Our fish tacos and chips were both clearly fried in oil that was too cold. Both were super greasy, and I found the fish taco batter not to be fully cooked. The chips seemed soaked in grease or not properly drained. I was shocked! The tostadas and beet dish were good, but not great. Extremely loud environment.

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Bombera - Inside main room

Inside main room

Bombera - Carnitas: tender flavorful, added spicy carrots secret sauce made it even better

Carnitas: tender flavorful, added spicy carrots secret sauce made it even better

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Guadalajara Restaurant - mexican - Updated October 2026

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