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    La Santa Torta

    4.3 (189 reviews)
    ModerateFood Trucks, Tacos
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Red tacos with consome
    Genevie I.

    Food -- was phenomenal! Eveything was hot and fresh. Very tasty and flavorful. Very authentic birria tacos. The taste was very much so there. Service -- the service was amazing! The lady was by herself handling the register and making food. 2 of her employees called off but not once did she complain. She handled that very well but did let customers know she was working alone for time purposes. She was great! Very attentive to everyone's needs and made sure everyone's food made it out promptly. Ambiance -- I loved the location and the ambiance of the restutant. It's located in West Oakland near train tracks and there's a brewery next door. Tons of parking. The inside is very pretty. Decorations and paintings inside. Love love this place! Def recommend people who want amazing birria. Oh and the churros are DELICIOUS! Yummm

    Red Three Piece 6" Red Birria Tacos
    Debbie L.

    La Santa Torta was at Faction Brewing last Sunday and we ordered three separate orders of red tacos (3 cheesy birria tacos for $16) x2 and one torta. Our order took 45 minutes while we were standing in the hot sun, very little to no communication on order wait time, and then when we finally got the tacos they were underwhelming: not enough cheese, dry meat. Very disappointed in the wait time. This is my 3rd/4th time at the truck and usually the wait isn't so long. The consommé also continues to come in styrofoam cups with a plastic lid and that is an unsustainable option. Styrofoam lasts 500 years in the earth and cannot be recycled. Please switch to paper/compostable options!

    Sherry Y.

    Food truck - there's parking on the street with parking meters. I recommend checking their IG to confirm the hours and location. There was a long line to order on a Saturday at noon. There are a few benches to eat outside. We ordered the (birria) red tacos ($12 for 3), $2 extra for the consome, and agua fresca ($5). The consome is a must and is enough to share for 2 orders of tacos. We did ask for light cheese and there was still a decent amount of cheese. There was a lot of meat and had a lot of flavor. The agua fresca was very refreshing and needed as the birria is heavy.

    Birria tacos and consomé
    Rubi B.

    I don't even live in Oakland and I would do the drive any day just to have these. I found them on ig by accident I said I have to get my hands on some of that and OMG! It was soooo good. 100% recommended

    Menu (06/30/21)
    Ashley W.

    My fiancé and I found La Santa Torta via Yelp and decided to come here for lunch on a weekday. We came right at opening (noon), and there was already a line. The menu is small with about 4-5 food options (a veggie option too!), aguas, and soft drinks. I wasn't sure what to expect so we both ordered an order of the red tacos, consomé, and 1 order of the churros. The prices for everything is standard for the Bay Area - 3 tacos for $12, our total came out to roughly about $36. Although there was a lot of people waiting, our food was ready within 10 minutes or so. We got home in about 10 minutes or so and dug in. First off they are so generous with their meat portions in their tacos! The taco was still crispy on the outside and contrasted amazingly with the tender and juicy meat inside. When you dip the taco into the consomé, top it off with a squeeze of lime and some of their salsa verde - it is such an amazing combination! I've had a few other birria taco spots in the Bay Area, but I gotta say this one is my favorite so far. The tacos and consomé were not overly greasy or heavy but were still very rich and flavorful. I do wish you were able to order individual tacos instead of a set of 3 at once, just because sometimes it's just too much. The warm churros were the perfect end to our lunch. They were filled with dulce de leche and come with a dipping sauce as well. I opt'd to dip my churro in some condensed milk I had in my fridge and it was even better. Much to my wallet and stomach's dismay - it looks like I will be a regular here. I will also start bringing my friends and family here when they visit. Usually my fiancé isn't a fan of birria tacos, but even he loved these! The tacos are too damn good!

    Mixed!
    Giovanna R.

    You can't go wrong here! Veggie options, but best for meat eaters! I've had the following here and continue to recommend it for the birria tacos! They do not skimp out on the ingredients and you'll be sure to feel full and satisfied! Super flavorful and yummy! The flavor of the birria and consomé is undeniable. Reminds me of back home and all of the great pachanga parties! For those Elote lovers, get them cut and with hot Cheetos! Ugh. So satisfying when you'll getting the munchies. I'm a true Elote lover, so I def enjoy these from time to time. Churros?? They got you. Cajeta filled churros, mmm mmm mmm! Plus a ghiradelli caramel dip, all the goods. Agua de piña too! Don't go dry now! It's also not common to find small trucks that have agua fresca de piña. Wasn't super sweet as the usuals either! Also, got to try the noodles. Great idea, but not my fave unfortunately. This was only because I wasn't a fan of the noodles. Perhaps if they were udon style I would though. You'd have to try them to know. Anyways, they have veggie tacos tho, and also super filling and tasty! Tortas de birria (can make veggie too but they don't recommend it because they fall apart). Buen provecho!

    Birria torta
    Thomas R.

    I was working nearby and wanted something to eat while I had time to waste and I saw this truck next to nations.. on the corner of 4th and Broadway they have some metered parking nearby like most downtown areas. I ordered the birria torta being that they pride themselves on the item. It was on a French roll which I had to raise an eyebrow to. Kinda hard and crunchy bread but once dipped in the consome it softens up so I wont complain too much. They also provide 2 different small salsa cups and the green one caught my attention. Spicy and flavorful you have to eat it in a very specific way to get the full effect. Overpriced in my opinion but most food trucks are. I wouldnt say you'll be let down, they hold their own and are worth checking out. The biggest flaw to this business is the amount of tiny Nats flying on the entire corner. We're talking hundreds maybe a thousand that are just a cloud of bugs that have no regard to humans. I took about 5 with me to my work truck 125ft away and had to kill them while I waited for my food to be made. I had to be sure to rid myself of any bugs before opening my food container.

    Three Piece 6" Red Birria Tacos
    Daniel T.

    The best birria tacos I've had so far. A bit pricey for a food truck, but not outrageous. If going for the first time, definitely spring for the consommé with your plate, it's super flavorful, but be warned, it's quite spicy.

    Opens on Sundays
    Maggie L.

    This review is for my view in Sept. 2020, on a hot hot day. I love the Birria taco. It was my first time trying this food trend, and I think it's going to get bigger in 2021. The Birria ramen was not on the menu, but I was pleasantly surprised when I was told they had it. To be honest, I recommend the birria tacos more. The crispy shell carries the fatty flavorful shredded meat with melted cheese. The ramen broth was a bit oily, and the texture of the noodle was too soft. Also it was not ramen noodle, but rather Chinese egg noodle (lost chewiness from overcooking). Tips: 1) Order online to avoid food selling out 2) Come early if you want to try the ramen 3) Bring some napkins or wipes to clean the table

    David N.

    I have to give a shout out to La Santa Torta. Yes, their birera are becoming legendary. What I am so pleased is the commitment and contributions to The Bay community. I met Leo Guzman, one of the co-founders awhile back. We were talking about his belief in feeding people who can't afford a nice, warm meal. La Santa has always done this. They and their trucks have even visited the farm workers many times in central California and shared many free meals with them. Excerpt from SFEatery (12/3/2020) "During the pandemic, the business has been making an impact as much through its charitable efforts as through its delicious tacos. Over the course of the past several months Guzman and Oblea have given away hundreds of free meals -- to down-on-their-luck folks in the neighborhood who needed a hot meal and, more recently, to undocumented farm workers who've been disproportionately impacted by this year's brutal wildfire season." This week my friend reached to me. Her newly rescued puppy got out and was missing. I posted a picture and notice on my Instagram asking for help. La Santa reposted my story to their 24.5K followers! During these trying times of the pandemic, we need to support local businesses that support our community as well! And them birria tacos are damn delicious!

    Jesse C.

    11-21-2020...4:p.m. My brutha @maycman mentioned to me 2day that this place was the bomb!!!...Of course rite then and there I booked marked it and continued or convo...A few hours later got the urge to try'em out...O'Boy was he rite... Don't walk...Run to La Santa Torta!!!...As a matter a fact I'm on my way!!! Less Talking...More Eating!!!

    Red Tacos with consommé dipping sauce. Ordered 5 tacos. Yes, they will honor partial orders rather than the standard 3 per order.
    Erwin K.

    Key Points: - Delicious Birria Tacos - Small, simple menu - Nicely decorated truck The Mrs. and I ventured out to this truck because we wanted to try Birria Tacos for the first time. She's seen them on Instagram and wanted to join the bandwagon. Of all the places we saw on yelp, this was one of the best looking trucks. It's located in a parking lot next to the original Nation's Giant Burgers. One can't park in their private lot, but there was ample street parking. The food did not disappoint. Red Tacos ($12 for 3) - Comes with 3 per order, but we ordered an odd number of 5, which they honored. Juicy, savory, extremely rich, but a bit messy. Actually, very messy, as the bottom of our box left a puddle of fatty juice. We ate this in our car, so keeping the mess contained was a challenge. if doing the same, I'd recommend a food tray or a lot of napkins. These guys were super rich, and kept us satiated all day after eating this. We had this around 3PM, and didn't eat another meal before bed. Plus the Mrs. is eating for two ;) Consome ($2) - for an additional $2, I'd say it didn't quite please my pallet. Don't get me wrong, the flavor, just like that in the tacos, was AMAZING! But to me, it was actually the SAME flavor. So adding this to the already juice tacos was simply like adding "wetness." For some, that floats their boat. It makes for a great Instagram photo/story though, if you've seen the hype. For me, I probably wouldn't get it again. Rather, I'd put that extra money towards another taco. Elotes Chidos ($8) - The Mrs. loves elote. this one was rich and creamy, topped with those crunchy hot cheetos. I've never been a big fan of corn or elote, but I did thoroughly enjoy this side dish Churros ($7) - crispy sweet, topped with sugar, filled with dulce de leche AND comes with a side of dulce de leche dipping sauce. Though scattering sugar is always a problem with churros in general, this one didn't have as much of that problem. A great dessert to the tacos. Overall, a great experience. We're still going to venture around to try the other Birria tacos in the area though. I would definitely recommend coming here to try theirs.

    Elote
    Loriell L.

    3 stars because it was not that good for the pricing. If I went to "the hood" parts of Oakland the taco trucks ov there taste the same (maybe better) for a lower price. Not including names because iykyk. The elote was almost $8 ‍ never again will I be ripped off. Wasn't as good as the $4-5 elotes I had in the past. For the Beef Birria tacos a plate was almost $20... I was very full but still not as tasty for the price... it was good though wouldn't go back.

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    Tried the Birria and consume are really good, got the quesadilla and it was perfect. Thanks

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    When you are craving birria tacos in Oakland this is the spot. Come hungry two tacos are very filling.

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    Ask the Community - La Santa Torta

    Can I skip the line if I order online?

    Yes, they have a separate pickup window for pre-orders.

    Any vegan options?

    Yes, the cabbage and salsa torta is pretty good but not as good as the pork tacos

    Do they take card as payment?

    Yes, Apple Pay as well

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    4.4(297 reviews)
    2.3 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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    3.9(1.5k reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    4.3(359 reviews)
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    Came here on a Thursday at opening. It wasn't too crowded or busy, but there was definitely a small…read morelunch rush. It's very cute inside and could be the perfect place for a date or even dinner with friends/family. I tried the lunch special, holy tofu basil with yellow curry chicken. It was good, tofu saltier than expected, but the yellow curry was perfect. The yellow curry had the right amount of flavor and sweetness. Nothing overpowered it and the dish paired well with rice and with a fried egg. The veggie rolls were very crispy and flavorful. The fried chicken spring rolls were also good, but chicken didn't have much of the lemongrass flavor, it tasted like a regular crispy fried chicken. Comparing the duck larb with the chicken, the duck was better. It was refreshing and tender. The chicken was also good, but wasn't much of a standout. Everything was freshly made and I look forward to coming back!

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    4.1(265 reviews)
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    Massive bean and cheese burrito!…read more Fast and friendly service; greeted me and let me know they will be right with me. Points! The flavor, portion for price, and wonderful agua frescas (watermelon, my fav!) consumed it so fast I didn't even get to the picture lol Will definitely be back! Thanks!

    I ordered from Todos Cantina via DoorDash after reading about chef Nolberto Martinez and his…read morefamily's culinary reputation in the Bay Area. Given that background, what arrived at my door was honestly shocking. The burrito was cold, greasy, bizarrely thick and lumpy, and filled with some of the lowest-quality meat I've ever been served by a restaurant. Multiple bites literally had to be spit out. On top of that, the advertised ingredients (sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole) were completely missing. What arrived was basically a dense tube of cheap rice and rubbery meat. At first I assumed this must have been a one-off disaster. Then I started reading the Yelp reviews. And suddenly a pattern emerged: stale chips, stale tacos, food making people sick, delivery orders arriving wrong or poorly made, hostile service interactions, customers being spoken to aggressively, and an overall sense that quality control has completely collapsed. One reviewer even described an employee asking if they "wanted to fight." Another described disputing charges over incorrect orders because the food quality was so poor. What makes this especially disappointing is that the restaurant presents itself as a serious modern Bay Area Mexican concept tied to an admired culinary name. Instead, the actual execution feels careless, inconsistent, and deeply below the standards the restaurant markets itself on. Restaurants can survive a bad night. What they cannot survive is the perception that nobody cares anymore. Right now, that is exactly the impression Todos Cantina gives off. Frankly, this is an embarrassment to the legacy and reputation associated with the Martinez name. I truly hope someone steps in and turns this place around, because based on my experience (and many others here) things have gone badly off the rails.

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