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    Happy Burrito

    3.7 (323 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Baby Chile verde burrito minus a bite, chips and hot sauc

    After trying different restaurants for a great burrito in my neighborhood; I drove the 8 miles to Happy Burrito. And now I'm Happy. I got the baby chile verde burrito with pinto beans and rice. In fact I bought THREE. It's the tortilla that makes Happy's the Best. It melts in your mouth. The owner and one employee were still there. There's no dine in now and you order at the door. I've been going to Happy since 1973. Then I could eat a Happy burrito which is at least three times the size of the baby.

    A friend recommended this as it is a good value for the area. It is take out only and they do have lots of options to pick from. I had the beef happy nachos and it was ok flavor wise nothing too exciting. I do see quite a bit of people coming while waiting for my food. The wait was short and food came pretty fast.

    Ground beef enchilada plate.

    Ordered the ground beef enchilada plate which comes with one enchilada, rice and beans. Total was $9.35. The good: Food was piping hot and freshly made. The mole sauce on the enchilada was delicious and the flavors came together really well on the plate. The not-so-good: The ground beef was OILY as heck. As soon as I cut the enchilada with my fork, oil came running out and it was a large pool of oil. I'll try the steak or chicken enchilada next time I go.

    Super taco..one tiny taco is under all the lettuce, chips, cheese and other side toppings
    Shae D.

    Over the past 4 years I've vouched for this restaurant even with their up and down reviews from others. Today will officially be the last time I spend money with this place. The one thing that kept me coming back was the prices. I knew I could get a good amount of food that was tasty for a pretty cheap price. Recently, they've gone up on everything (yes I do understand inflation is crazy these days) so that incentive is gone. The old women who work there have gradually gotten ruder and ruder as well (yes Julia and sisters, I'm talking about ALL of you). But after spending $23 on two super tacos for them to be super tiny and surrounded by chips and lettuce, and being denied a refund..they've lost a customer completely

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    Thomas B.

    Absolutely love Happy Burrito. The staff is always super friendly, they crank out incredible burritos hella fast. Never had to wait for more than a few minutes even if there was a line. Just a small little storefront to order from. Easy to just park right in front and keep an eye on your car. Easily my favorite burrito spot in the bay. 10 stars.

    Two taco dinner

    I've been going to Happy Burrito restaurant since I was in high school. My favorite items on the menu is the taco combo dinner and burritos. The staff is basically family at this point. I use to enjoy dinning there which was so nice. After COVID, the restaurant only offers take out now.

    Happy Burrito that fell apart from a bad Wrap!
    LaWanda P.

    This place has let me down three times on their inconsistent burritos! They are always loose & falling apart! Too many beans & less meat, tomatoes cut so big you can use it for a salad! Scared to put cheese, sour cream & guacamole in their "Happy Burrito"...Let me add that they Do Not know how to Roll a Burrito! This place was Happy in the late 80's & 90's. Keep patronizing a place that derives off of money & not the quality of your food!

    Happy Nachos

    Good Mexican comfort food. Quick service and affordable. The spicy salsa is delicious.

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    Vita E.

    I always get salsa on the side( its spicy).I grew up on this place. One of the few places I can get a good breakfast burrito. Eggs are fluffy and not scrabled to hard.Always filling. I have never had a bad experience.over the 30+ years coming here. The ladies are nice. I do miss the black gentleman that used to take the orders, he was alittle old when I was younger. The only thing I wish they did was fresh cilantro and onion. Over all a great burrito spot. At the moment dine in isn't available. Only take out. They have a whole dining area . But covid shut that down. Hopefully the dining area will be open soon. My personal favs: Breakfast burrito Tostada Flautas Nachos ( they use real cheese not natcho cheese) Happy burrito with shredded chicken

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    It's was good but shrimp wasn't cleaned I'm big on that. I love they're food never had a problem until I got steak and shrimp burrito

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    Breakfast burritos are the best ! Service is always good as welll. Best breakfast in Oakland

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    Ask the Community - Happy Burrito

    Is Happy Burrito open for to-go during Shelter in Place? Their phone didn't pick up, so I'm just curious before I go down there.

    Yes, they are open for to-go orders. They just reopened about a week ago. They are answering the phone now.

    Have you guys opened yet?

    They're open, just went there today for lunch.

    So it's over for Happy Burrito?

    Not from what the owner has today me. Just waiting on the inspection for the new oven hood. Till then you can always go to the one on 14th.

    Phone just rings and old sign on door said theyd be open by now. Whats up?

    I heard they lost their lease and Building is is process of being redeveloped.

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    4.4(551 reviews)
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    Came here for lunch on a Tuesday around noon and it was pretty busy. We finally lucked out and got…read morea parking spot in the parking lot. We tried coming here on a Sunday and couldn't find parking for 15+ minutes so we ended up leaving. There is some street parking but we prefer to park in the lot. Once you get inside you order at the counter. If you're getting tacos they're all the same price so the cashier will write the number of tacos you bought and you take that receipt and get in the line. Once you get called up you put your receipt in the basket that the worker hands you and tell them what kind of meat you want in your tacos. Today I tried the asada, carnitas, Al pastor, and tripa. They all were delicious, my favorite was the tripa. Portions are good ($4.50/taco) and they have a variety of salsas, jalapeños, limes, etc in the seating area once you exit. I also got a hibiscus (Jamaica) agua fresca that was good. They do accept credit card but they'll charge a $1 fee so try to bring cash if you can. Definitely recommend, this is now one of my top taco spots in Oakland.

    This is certainly one of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever been to. Each taco is $4.50 and…read morethey load each up with meat. The meats are all juicy and cooked perfectly. The pina colada drink was perfect to balance out the salty/savory flavor of the tacos. You self serve cucumbers, carrots, and radishes which is always cool. Finally, there's live Mexican music playing and the overall vibes are fantastic. 4.9/5

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    Tacos Oscar

    4.4(296 reviews)
    1.7 miTemescal, North Oakland

    Amazing. Purely delicious, cuuute ambiance…read more They make their own tortillas, which is always a plus. The flavors of each taco were outstanding. I ordered everything on their current menu. Tostada beans gigante, the pork shoulder, barbacoa, charred broccoli, mushroom, and chicken tinga. Just a lil lime on top, and enjoy! I didn't even need to add more salsa, which I would usually add to my tacos at other places. Tostada vegan was my fave. All the meat tacos were also fantastic, all were tender and juicy. Your taste buds bout to be blown away. They have patio style seating in the front and the back. cute for a lil date night without breaking the bank, or to go out and entertain friends outta town, or just to treat yo'self real good. so happy.

    I have been wanting to try Tacos Oscar for a while, and finally got to try it. It was Sunday around…read more11am and there was already a line, but it moved fast. They have outdoor seating both in front and in their back patio, the front being sunnier while the back was cooler and shaded. It does seem like it can get crowded there due to the amount of customers who may choose to eat here instead of takeout, though. The food came out within 5 minutes. They also have a self-service water pitcher, and pitchers of half-and-half and oat milk next to it, which I assume is provided for those who get coffee (I didn't read through the entire drink menu). I got the vegan breakfast burrito, which has pan fried potatoes, roasted peppers and onions, mayocoba beans, chile morita mayonesa, avocado, corn, cilantro in a flour tortilla and it contains soy. It was savory, just a little bit spicy but tolerable for someone who can handle just mild level so I felt it was a good addition for providing more flavor given vegetarian burritos can otherwise often end up very plain. Quite a bit of avocado. I liked the potatoes and beans, and the insides didn't feel too mushy texture-wise. Admittedly not the hugest quantity for a burrito of this price ($15 before tax/tip) but I appreciate that they have several vegetarian and vegan options on their menu. I also ordered the strawberry agua fresca - listed as agua de fresca on the menu and this is the only flavor available, for $6. It was pretty good, fruity and sweet but not overwhelmingly so. I tried some of the chips and salsa morita that a friend shared with me, and thought it was decent - they give a massive quantity of chips (it would be good for sharing with a group) which are crispy and lightly salted, and the salsa is tasty and very mild in spice level.

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    Side seating entrance

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    Bombera - Pozole: comforting and tasty

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    4.1(527 reviews)
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    From the moment you walk into Oakland California's Bombera, you feel the magic. The owner / Chef…read moreDominica Rice-Cisneros always smiles and waves from behind the kitchen, and that simple gesture sets the tone, warm, festive, and genuinely welcoming. The whole team carries that same energy; they're always happy to receive you like you're family. Let's talk FOOD. Where the culinary ways of Mexico and California intersect. Exquisite!!!! Thoughtful!!! Beautifully presented!!! The flavors are layered, the spices are intentional, and the details in every dish keep me coming back. I honestly haven't made it past ordering the roasted chicken, the signature salad with seasonal fruit, and those carrots! Listen, you may think, "Carrots? Really?" YES. Really. These carrots come surrounded by black beans in a chili sauce, topped with toasted almonds. I've never tasted anything like it. It's one of those dishes you think about later. Perfect for everything: Girls' night (like we did this past Friday), birthdays, graduations, date nights, I've even come solo. The food and service are that good. And I have to give a huge shout-out to Estilo, one of my favorite servers! He always welcomes every guest like they're his favorite person in the room. He talked us into getting the beets, and they were ON POINT. He checked on us throughout the night, joked with us, and honestly enjoyed our table just as much as we enjoyed having him. He even said, "You all look so great, let me take a picture of you!" and captured such a sweet moment. They've got indoor and outdoor seating, great vibes all around, and THE BEST tortilla chips you will ever have. I recommend making a reservation, however, they do take walk-ins. If you're in the San Francisco Bay area, it's a must! You'll definitely thank me!

    Summary: Delicious food with explosive flavors…read more Details: I can't recall how we landed on Bombera while we were looking for anniversary dinner options, but we were sure happy it did! I'll be honest: I came in to the dinner a little skeptical at the slightly lower reviews, but seeing that most of them were chalked up as service qualms (and being used to Chinese restaurants), we opted to give it a go. And boy, the food was t.a.s.t.y! Pozole and the carrots and beans were the highlights of the meal, both coming with a super smokey and fiery chili that we absolutely adored, but everything else we had was enjoyable, and not overly seasoned, which is always the concern when we go out these days. I can see where some of the service complaints might have come from because the staff seemed pretty slammed and harried, but we actually found the service to be quite friendly. Accessibility: Outdoor seating is technically accessible, not not always comfortably so. Some tables are situated on slightly-too-steep inclines, which means you may be scrunching or bracing for the entirety of your meal.

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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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