I was recommended to try out La Mission by a good friend of mine and the recommendation did NOT disappoint. La Mission is hearty, Mexican fare with prices that are insane -- especially in this 21st Century economy. My sister and I got a carnitas burrito, sangria, and chips to share -- and I was STUFFED. The burrito was packed with meat, rice, beans, etc etc. I imagine it could have fed me for two meals if it had just been me v the burrito. The location itself is really cozy -- both indoor seating and a sort of enclosed, patio area. I love how unassuming this place is -- just good food, good prices, and, when enjoyed with friends, an awesome time. read more

mm on second thought the cornbread is incredibly oily :( but tasty the pozole i wish they didnt put boiling hot into the plastic to go i understand n also aww read more

Cute local Mexican spot with limited inside seating and a patio with fairy lights. Food was decent. The chips are thick and crunchy and pair well with the refreshing pico de gallo and creamy guacamole. The baja fish taco is quite large. It comes with grilled cod, black beans, avocado, and pico de gallo but tasted slightly bland. I found the carnitas taco de plaza to be much more flavorful. read more

La Mission - Baja Fish Taco (grilled cod) - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I bought a fish taco today, but a majority of the "fish taco" was all batter only a tiny fish that was inside, but a majority of it was only fried batter and I'm very disappointed in that I also will not be eating this straight to the trash read more

La Mission - Baja fish taco - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

Went to La Mission last weekend off a recommendation from a friend. We came on a Saturday afternoon, and it was nice out so we were able to snag a seat in their outdoor patio. It was our first time so naturally I had to go with a steak super burrito and a couple of fish tacos. the steak super with all the fixings came out to $20 and the two fish tacos came out to $14.50 before tax and tip. I was a little taken aback by the price of the tacos, until I saw them. They came with a huge piece of fried fish on each of them, topped with the fixings. We went with the staff recommendation with mayo and a flour tortilla. Easily one of the best fried fish tacos I've had in the bay. The burrito was just alright though. Didn't really find much of a stand out flavor and wish I would've asked for it grilled. Solid burrito if that's what you're craving but next time around I'm sticking with the fish tacos. read more

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I've been to this place before and the food was pretty good, but I didn't take any pics the last time so I had to come back. We ordered the steak tacos and the chicken mole enchilada. We sat down and waited for our food to come and it didn't take too much longer before we received our food. The tacos had some good flavor and was cooked perfect. The enchiladas Mole flavor was not bad, but my chicken was overcooked, and the shell was hard. Overall the food was luke warm. I'll come back and try something else to see if the food can be better. read more

La Mission - Steak Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Very friendly cashier! Cute little patio. There was quite a few people on the patio. Just a couple chairs inside. The mole flauta taquitos were ok - kinda sweet and there was an over powering spice I there. I LOVED the plátanos tropicales. Honestly that would have been plenty for a meal on its own. Those black beans were spicy and paired well with the sweetness of the plantain. Very tasty and refreshing agua fresca. Such a delicious treasure of a restaurant on University Avenue. read more

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===TL;DR=== - Pozole - Chipotle chicken sandwich ===TMI=== Let me telllllllll you. If you're around the area and you're craving pozole? Search no further. Their pozole here is bomb dot com with a generous proportion! I recommend to share or you get 2 in 1. Eat some there and take home the rest cause it gets better the next day. The chipotle chicken sandwich was also fire. The telera roll is perfection, warm and crunchy on the outside and pillow soft as you bite down. The sandwich gets so stuffed, get ready to have sauces oozing out. Oh also don't sleep on their red and green sauces near the counter, they're addicting with your food or your chips! Cute & small interior but large outdoor patio outside surrounded by large umbrellas and greens. Honorable mention, their burrito was bomb also. Literally anything on their menu is a hit. read more

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Quick take: the portion sizes and staff are their best selling points. My wife enjoyed their Baja fish tacos. Nicely fried and huge too! My wife couldn't finish both so I ended up with more food than intended lol. I'll need to try their burrito again before I give my opinion. The chicharron was crispy but felt a bit too dry. The horchata wasn't the typical flavor or appearance I'm used to either. Kinda tasted a bit like chocolate milk. Not my thing but hey it's still hit the spot. Didn't get to sit inside due to limited seating. They have a lot of tables and benches outside. Dress warmly! read more

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I found a hidden gem for me at least. I wanted to go to La Taqueria in SF for its famous mission style carne asada burrito no rice, huge. Traffic was a mess and it was a rare March heatwave so I decided to try something I saw while driving by downtown college area Berkeley. I saw place called La Mission. It looked very simple yet hidden because OPEN sign wasn't in or not working. Driving by side you can't tell there is an ample car parking lot which was all empty and there were no signs that prohibited parking. It was early for lunch around 11 am so happy they did have a breakfast menu until 2 pm but I wanted a burrito with a level of good spicy ness and orders mar and Tierra surf and turf without any additions like sour cream or salsa. The ingredients were very high quality. The steak wasn't chewy and the shrimp were cooked with best seasoning resulting in an amazing burst of flavor this is real Mexican food. Most of the patrons eat outside with lots of shaded tables. Service is wonderful and this is a family run spot. They have complimentary Lemon water too. I'm gonna keep it real this was one of the best tasting burritos I've ever had in a while . 5/5 I'll def be back. read more

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Ordered some takeout from this place and wasn't disappointed! The portion sizes were surprisingly big and the food was very filling. It's usually pretty hard finding food in Berkeley that is filling for $15-20 but the food pricing here is reasonably tame. I loved the variety of food on the menu as well, it was my first time trying out the mole burritos and i really liked them! The food tastes good and isn't too salty or too sweet just perfect :) The food was done very quickly in about 10-15 minutes and everything was packaged nicely for takeout :) I really loved this place and would love to order from here again in the future :)! It's important to note, it is on one of the busier streets in Berkeley so traffic may be busy! read more

La Mission - Mole Enchiladas, burritos and Chips & Salsa Fresca - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Came here for lunch on a Sunday around 1:30pm! Found parking in the small lot attached to the restaurant. They don't take reservations, but we were able to get seating with our party of 10 . There is some indoor seating and then there is a cute patio outside with some tables. Veggie burrito (3.5/5): Hefty burrito! I added the mix-ins (sour cream, guacamole, cheese), each for an additional charge, but I wish they came with the veggie burrito by default. The fillings weren't layered evenly - half of the burrito had all the refried beans and rice, and the other half had everything else. But good flavors overall! Desserts (5/5): Was not expecting the desserts to be so good! Chocolate flan and strawberry tres leches were delicious - small but very tasty. Overall, the burrito fillings could have been layered more evenly, but the desserts were great! I would come back to La Mission for the desserts. read more

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Friendly staff! They have a cute outdoor area with self serve water. The food was good!! Chips were crunchy and tacos were good!

I was curious to try La Mission with my friend for dinner, and we were satisfied with our experience! The place is super homey, with a nice outdoor area, back parking, and lots of flowers. We ordered at the front, and my server helped me a lot through my order. I wanted to try a mole burrito for the first time, and he recommended me adjustments to make all the items complement each other. Our order was given not soon after, and the burritos were great! It was a standard burrito, with rice, beans, and meat. I feel it was not too special, but it was a great meal regardless! read more

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The tres leches was the highlight of the meal: it was super moist, delicious, and the perfect amount of sweetness. The al pastor burrito was really good too, but it could have been a bit better seasoned. There was a good portion of meat with the tasty pineapple marinade. The workers were super kind, and the outside patio is pretty cute with the lights. read more

La Mission - Al Pastor Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Fast casual, kid-friendly and parking... granted it's limited, but it's there. I'm upgrading La Mission for the sake of dine-in. Their seating is all outdoor, so weather permitting, with kids in hand, it's a great option. Food isn't cheap taqueria prices, but it's quality and if your situation is anything like mine, it's not fast food hamburgers, and therefore take the W. Recently my husband and I shared the steak enchiladas and the chicken fajitas and it was a ton of food and so good - the accompanying rice and beans were delicious and I found the quality of the protein to be there. My kids ate up the kids burrito and flautas and everyone was happy. The guac (at least on top of the enchiladas) was still a little flavorless and not super thick and creamy, but everything else was really good. Overall, if we need a kid-friendly, fast casual spot that isn't hamburgers (if the children allow it; I know, I know, we're owned), this is it for my fam! read more

I appreciate that the restaurant has a parking lot and both indoor and outdoor seating. (Seating indoors was limited, but I had no trouble finding a table.) You order at the counter and then they bring the food to your table. I got the pozole which I really enjoyed! The flavor of the soup was exactly what I was looking for and I appreciated the garnishes that came with the dish. My only feedback would be to include more meat, but maybe I just got unlucky with my bowl in particular. read more

La Mission - Pozole - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

Any time I am near Berkeley I make it a point to visit La Mission. Good Mexican food is a must for any visit to California, and La Mission delivers. This time we ordered three tacos (Baja fish, chicken, steak) and the lamb barbacoa platter. I also ordered a horchata, a sangria, and flan. I'll start by saying the flan is the best flan I have ever had. The lamb barbacoa as also phenomenal. The tacos were each HUGE and were were incredibly satisfying. The ambiance of La Mission is lovely. There is a pretty outdoor patio, or if it is cold, there is plenty of indoor seating as well. I love the casual Mexican vibes of the interior. The restaurant is counter service only, but the staff was incredibly friendly and helped me pick out my drinks and desert. read more

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Casual and c uterestaurant which has outside seating. Heaters present if you visit during winter. Employees were approachable and friendly. Food: steak fajita was dry and it didn't have taste. I did enjoy the guacamole and the fajita veggies. Also I ordered corn tortilla and I was given flour. Or is it that I don't know how to tell the difference. I know it was white and smelled like flour. The burrito was good. Big size and the ratio of the ingredients, including the meat (carnitas) was good. Parking: they have a small parking at the back of the restaurant, otherwise it's street parking. read more

La Mission - Steak Super Burrito and Steak Fajitas Plato - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

The restaurant is very homey w/ a few tables inside and lots of patio seating outside. The service was nice and gave us salsa condiments on the side. I got a Carne Asada Burrito w/ Black Beans, Medium Salsa, Fajita Style. Carne Asada Burrito - 5/10 (this was a pretty average burrito with lots of filler inside. i felt like the rice and beans MASKED the flavor of the actual steak. the burrito itself was dry and lacked salsa. with each bite i took, i had to add more on myself. the fajita veggies could've been grilled for longer as it was a bit firm still. for $17 i would say the portion is quite small and not worth the price. i have had better carne asada, especially in burritos without all the filler stuff. i also think it's a bit outrageous how adding anything extra to the burrito is an up-charge) Overall I had to pay an extra $2.5 to add fajita veggies, which was still very underwhelming. This place is definitely overpriced for burritos and I respectfully would say that Chipotle would've been the better option... read more

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Yumm! Love the fish tacos and plantains here. I've had the veggie burrito for takeout in the past and it's good. Seating and dining areas are really really beautiful and adds to the experience, and service is great. read more

La Mission - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The food has always been fresh and tasty. We ordered 2x veggie burritos for takeout. Service was friendly and even steered me away from the pinto beans as they are made with pork which was much appreciated. This is one of my favorite, if not my favorite, Mexican restaurant in the East Bay! read more

My daughter and I came here earlier this week after a long day of flying from CT for some dinner. Although there wasn't much space inside, the food was amazing and the customer service was even better. The person at the front was very friendly and we had a nice conversation with him. And again, the food was amazing! We shared some nachos and my daughter and I both had tacos. If we're ever in this area again we will definitely be back! read more

My company ordered this to go and honestly wasn't bad, but i felt it lacked a bit of flavor. I wouldn't be mad if they ordered again, but personally would explore other options. read more

La Mission - Chicken Fajitas Plato - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

Nice place with outdoor seating. Sangria wasn't very good. Small glass and served warm with small pieces of apple in it. Homemade tortillas and tortilla chips were delicious. Had the pozole which was good but not enough side stuff for it. Pico de gallo lacked flavor. Large portions though and the nopales were delicious. Service was good. read more

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Finally had the chance to stop by here again today for lunch with my girlfriend. This visit, I got a pork Mole Poblano burrito that was absolute perfection - the lightly sweet / spiced flavor profile of the mole combined with the pickled onions, jalapenos and carrots was absolutely delightful. Also, based on my experience last time, I opted out of getting guac and sour cream in my burrito and instead decided to get guac on the side. This was absolutely the right call. It definitely fixed the issues I had with my burrito last time and made the eating experience all the more enjoyable. Updating to a 5/5 because my gripes last time were my own fault. Would definitely recommend stopping by here - I will be back again for sure! read more

Great food, nice customer service. Plenty of outdoor seating available as well. Make sure to get the chips and salsa with your dish! Comes with a spicy red sauce and a mild green sauce. 10/10! read more

La Mission - flautas, chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

La Mission is delicious. Always on point. The patio and indoor seating was perfect for any time of the day. Great service and perfect ambiance. Had some crispy fish tacos and enchiladas and left with a smile. There's also free parking in the back. Can't wait to be back. read more

La Mission - They even make smiley faces out of their onions. (Rare occasions) - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Burrito lacked meat. I got it to-go and it was cold by the time I started eating it just 5 minutes later. read more

Great Mexican food in the heart of Berkeley. On University Ave. Looks like a converted Taco Bell from the street. They du have a parking lot which is a plus Menu ha a lot to offer. Last time I tried the chicken mole enchiladas which were tasty. This time we got a couple different huge burritos which were quite yummy They offer 3 different bean choices. The pinto beans w/chorizo have a good spicy kick to them.Outside patio is nice surrounded by a bit of foliage Only a couple tables inside. Order at the counter. Quick service. Frequently has lines if you go during busy times of the day. Serves beer Cookies behind the counter looked inviting! Pet friendly. A must visit if you are in the area with a hankering for Mexican food. read more

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There are not enough late night restaurants open in Berkeley. I stopped by La Mission for a late 9:00 p.m. dinner and there were quite a few people at the restaurant. After putting in my order, I waited around 15 minutes before I received my food. Not too bad considering how swamped they were with their phone-in and app orders. My wife and I shared their mole poblano flautas plate. We opted for rice and refried beans for an addition $6, and went for four flautas, so each person could have two. The flautas are fried to perfection. However, the chicken inside ate a bit dry. I really wish there was more mole on top, because it was delicious: such a wonderful depth of flavor of dried chilies and Mexican spices. The pickled onions and peppers are a nice compliment to the dish and definitely brings a nice acidity to the dish. If you're craving Mexican late night, La Mission is a satisfying meal. read more

La Mission - Flautas with mole sauce - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This is my favorite go to for some mole. It is delicious. They have the best chips and salsa. I always order the mole and add plantains. They are consistent and we travel to come here to enjoy their delicious food. We enjoy it most in the summer out on their patio. Been coming here for years and we enjoy every visit read more

Spent like 15$ on two large tacos and they came in basically a puddle of sour cream. I'm talking just absolutely DRENCHED in sour cream. I've literally never seen so much sour cream on a taco before. Who would want this? Honestly borderline inedible read more

La Mission - "Tacos" puddle of sour cream - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

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One of the first restaraunts I visited when I moved to Berkeley CA. Wondeful Steak Tacos and the grand kids loved the Nachos. Reasnobly prices and delicious. read more

Fantastic food, flavors are great, back patio is way too cute and very relaxing, the salsa is A1 top tier Are a breakfast burrito and it was everything I had hoped for read more

I got the chicken burrito and added guac. 80% rice, hardly any chicken or beans. The guac was over 2$ extra and was practically nonexistent. Insane that it cost $18. read more

I go all the time, maybe a couple times a month. Good for families and kids. Always better if you eat it hot there.

Over 20+ years living in California has turned me into a bit of a taco connoisseur/snob, and with that finely honed skill, I set out to find the best taco in my area. I ended up stumbling across one of Berkeley's best Mexican restaurants - maybe the best in the East Bay. I mean, this place has it all: Delicious food - check! Great outdoor patio - check! Dog-friendly - check! Free parking lot - check! The best salsa verde - check! Thick, well-seasoned chips - check! Tasty street tacos - check! Only thing missing--there is no Taco Tuesday special, but I can live without that. BB read more

Love this place! In my top 2 taco places ever, chicken tacos de plaza are my go to. Their green salsa is spectacular. They're always very friendly here. Comfortably close to the university, I go out of my way when I have the time before or after class to come here. read more

La Mission - Chicken tacos de plaza - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

I ordered the baja fish taco. It was delicious. The service was good. My order came within 30 minutes. The ambiance was decent. The leg of the table I was assigned to was uneven, so the table keeps on moving. Would go again! read more

La Mission - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California