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.

As much as I wanted to rate this place higher, unfortunately the steak fries was below par…read more Tacos Mi Rancho is a food truck that operates near Lake Merritt. No tables and chairs outside - just pure to-go. Parking is limited to street parking with many of the spaces taken by Lake Merritt visitors. There was a constant flow of customers when I went during non-peak dining hours, so I'd assume that they have lines during other times. The steak fries were a bit bland with too much sour cream and less of everything else making the fries a bit soggy. The sauces did a lot of the heavy lifting to make this dish a bit more enjoyable. I would definitely come back to try their burritos and tacos - which are what they are most known for (I just was craving steak fries that day). There must be a reason why locals love this food truck!

My second kitchen …read more.. Fried chicken.... waffles... taquitos.... Nachos....everything is wonderful!!!!!!

My daughter loves this place. So I decided to try a fish taco. She said it cost $5. Her treat I…read morewasn't feeling well. So she hate hers nice n hot. She said mom it's so delicious. I said wow! I wish I could eat mines. So the next day I grabbed mines. I didn't get a chance to heat it up. However, the fish was fresh meaty and very good! Even cold! Now that's saying something! Yes I would buy again and again and again. 2 large pieces of fmeaty fish. The sour cream taste like a garlic aïoli! Now we love aïoli around here. The cabbage was shredded and just perfection.!

I was craving Pupusas and Platanos for months and just haven't gotten a chance to get some. After…read morerunning on Sunday, I decided to try Pupuseria Rosita. 2 Pupusas for $7, 2 Platanos for $8 and $15 was well spent. I was not disappointed as their Pupusas were actually well filled, unlike other places that I've tried. I waited about 20 minutes after placing my order. There are tables and seating on the back/side of the truck if you wanted to eat there but parking isn't the easiest in the area. I would definitely be returning for my future cravings!

Humble Salvadoran food truck located off 14th Ave. usually plenty of street parking available on…read morethe side street of the liquor store or in front of the truck. People usually come for pupusas which are good and a great deal ($7/2). I come for their tamales. The masa is so flavorful and the banana leaf keeps it very moist. It comes piping hot and with curtido and your choice of red or green salsa. I always order pork for more flavor. They also have other plates with fried plantains and other Salvadoran staples. It's an impressive spread for a food truck!

Lines deter me. So I basically forgot this place existed. Today I was gifted a box of meat! My…read morefirst Fikscue! Magical! I will be back! Everything was flavorful and smoky. I am not a BBQ fanatic, but I have been to Texas a few times. This would hold up to some of the best and I found it less salty. I like how the sauces are on the side so I can control the dip or no dip. A note - it's super rich, use the spicy mustard sauce and pickled veg to balance. Though all of it is tender enough to go sauceless.

Extremely hyped... and unfortunately fell pretty flat…read more I really wanted to like this place. I'm usually pretty forgiving with local food spots, especially a small BBQ operation where I know things sell out and everyone's working hard. But this was a rough experience. ---- Pros ---- Jalapeno cheese sausage: Smoky, spicy, and delicious! Definitely recommended. Coleslaw: Unique with what I'm assuming is an Indonesian twist. Nice sweetness and interesting textures. Staff: Friendly and apologetic once we got our orders. The line was mostly shaded, which helped. ---- Cons ---- We waited 1 hour and 45 minutes. During that time, the dino ribs, beef cheeks, and beef ribs sold out. We stayed for the brisket... then the brisket sold out right before we reached the counter by a customer that bought 3 lbs. I completely understand that popular BBQ spots sell out, especially on a sunny Saturday. That wasn't really my issue. The communication was. The inventory sign out front is supposed to show what's left, but they stopped updating it before we even got in line. We watched multiple people wait nearly two hours, only to find out at the register that the item they wanted had already sold out. Updating the board every 20 or 30 minutes would've saved a lot of people a long wait. We decided to order anyway. By then the lumpia had sold out too, though the cashier didn't know yet. After almost two hours, our order ended up being one sausage, one chicken leg, and coleslaw. The chicken leg was unfortunately dry, overcooked, and bland inside. It had a little smokiness, but was disappointing. The coleslaw started strong but became one-dimensional after a few bites. BBQ sauces were standard. Avoid this one, even if it's what they have left. ---- Overall ---- I appreciate how friendly and apologetic the staff was. They're clearly trying hard. But between the long wait, lack of communication, sold out menu, and food we actually received, the experience didn't live up to the hype. I'd only recommend coming very early if you're set on the popular items. Based on what we were actually able to eat, it just wasn't worth the wait for us.

Amazing Hawaiian breakfast food! I came here with some…read morefriends on a Monday morning lured in by the loco moco and Hawaiian rolls French toast. Weather was nice so we grabbed a table outside and ordered from a QR code on the table. Sadly, learned they were out of an ingredient for the Hawaiian roll French toast so I got the normal one instead. The waitress was really nice and managed to balance bringing out four water glasses for us. I haven't had French toast in a while but it fulfilled all my childhood memories. The Kalua Pork Hash was soooo tasty too, loved the gravy. Would recommend!

I've come to the conclusion that I am no longer a fan of QR Code ordering, especially when payment…read moreis part of the ordering process, for a couple of reasons. We arrived a few minutes after 2pm. We asked for an outside table because we had the dog with us. After being seated with menus and water, we were told that we could order via QR Code or go inside to order. I placed our order via QR Code and paid using an app. Our server was very nice and brought both water and then after asking us, bacon for the dog, which she greatly appreciated. Our entrees were served to us at our table. She got Kai's Plate Lunch with Teriyaki Chicken and Kalua Pork with Fried Rice and a Lilikoi Lemonade to drink. Her order also came with a bowl of Tutu's Mac Salad which was made with spaghetti noodles. I had Syd's Loco Moco with Burger, Portuguese Sausage, two Eggs Over Easy and Gravy on top of Fried Rice. We both enjoyed our meals with the understanding that we would be thirsty for the rest of the day. I found my hamburger, Portuguese Sausage and gravy to be salty. The fried rice was surprisingly good with edamame and bits of red pepper in it. My two Over Easy Eggs were Over Medium as the yolk didn't really run when split open. She said that her Kalua Pork was extremely dry and the Chicken had apparently been marinated for a long time (salty). We both found the Mac Salad interesting. We think we've had this style before but aren't sure. Short spaghetti noodles instead of elbow macaroni and possibly vinegar added. Neither of us was able to finish our order. My wife went inside to get a single clam shell for our leftovers. She was gone quite a long time and when I asked what took so long, she said that the cashier had a hard time getting the receipt out of the printer (lightbulb moment!). I asked if she had paid the bill and she had. I asked to see her receipt and it was for a different amount than what I had paid. I realized the difference was that she had not been charged the $6 upcharge for the second meat on her plate. That also caused an adjustment to the sales tax and gratuity. I told our server that I was afraid that we were going to end up being double charged (this is where i failed miserably). The receipts had two different numbers on them. One was for $70.xx and the other was for $55.xx. The server told me to look at my online receipt and then the in-house receipt. the in- house receipt did not show the last four digits of MY credit card. Of course not, it showed my wife's credit card, which I did not look at until we got home. And of course, when we called the restaurant, they were closed. I never went inside but enjoyed our space outside with Hawaiian Music playing. Loved the vibes but the menu is small and too sodium rich for me.

Friday Nights at OMCA has become a lot smaller from what it used to be before the pandemic, but…read moremore people are now stopping by and there is a good variety of food trucks as well. Be prepared for long lines depending on the food trucks - one pro tip if you're in a group is to have each person wait in different lines to order and share family-style. It's lively with music, kids playing in the garden, and people dancing at the entrance. You can also catch the sunset from here which is a beautiful sight. As it's no longer crowded compared to pre-pandemic, you can easily walk around and enjoy the outside space while eating delicious food. I hope more people visit Friday Nights so that they can continue to bring in more food trucks and expand the event.

I've been here and I have to say that I am comparing this to pre-COVID times when this was a date…read morenight and date spot for my husband and I. But now, it's a lame version of its former self. I haven't found the right mix of food for me. And what I eat is a bit underwhelming. Now, my husband wants to go and it's "safeish" because people aren't crowded together like we used to be, there are no live bands, no dancing, and they have many fewer trucks. My first time here after they started having this again, they only had 3-4 trucks. They also have the same trucks week after week. Some of my favorites aren't available and the ones that show up haven't always been ones I'd choose to go to. But it's ok. So they've gone from a five-star breath of fresh air each Friday, to a three-star, take it or leave it. I'm hoping that they are able to revamp things and earn those two stars back!

Amazing, I love Off the Grid Fridays! I've been twice so far and each time I leave happy and full…read more The feeling of community paired with tasty food smells and fun music is always the perfect way to start the weekend. There's a great variety of food trucks lined up in front of the Oakland museum. I'm always partial to the Southern Comfort restaurant. I've had their po'boys, shrimp, and heavenly seasoned fries. But I also love when Señor Sisig and anything that sells ice cream make an appearance. Customer service is always awesome and as fast as they can with the amount of people that show up. Highly recommend going to this weekly event at least once!

I been coming to this market since July 2014. I wasn't going to attend the market due to a…read moresituation that occur with Off the Grid at the Oakland Museum of California May 2014. I got over my fear when Shakeel, the Market Ambassador at that time convince me to come. Even the other Market Ambassador Elon kept me company making sure I was OK at the market. I will admit every Friday Night I am at Off the Grid outside the Oakland Museum of California. I will admit I overdid it by checking out the exhibits at the museum weekly where I made a friend Preston, the Emcee at the Oakland Museum of California. Over 10 different food trucks to chose from. The highest food trucks they had at the market was up to 20 during the summer time. It is worth coming down to Oakland Museum to see all the different food trucks they have. I will admit I miss the past Market supervisor that ran the market (Adam, Alex, Paul, Henley, whomever ran the market that I can not remember their names). Ben, the current supervisor got this market running smoothly. I been enjoying the market. What makes this market to go to on Friday Night compared to going to Fort Mason is discount on museum tickets. You have a museum to go to while getting food from the food trucks. They also have a garden where children can run around in. The live music at the Oakland Museum of California is amazing. It is worth checking it out. This is the market to check out Friday Night.

The Damel is a Brazilian/African Food Truck. it's the mobile replica of the brick & mortar location…read moreon broadway. offerings: desserts, street food, bites, fruit juices eats: Khar sandwich (8) "halal grilled lamb chops with sauteed onions, garlic & artisanal mustard" -chewy pieces of lamb meat very juicy, but not easily bitten into pieces. - beignet (5) 5 small pieces "sengelese deep fried choux served with ganache (whipped chocolate with butterr & cream)" -semi-greasy fried pieces of dough, tasted ok, no powdered sugar on it -no ganache given. when i asked. was informed they ran out. take outs: -everything made to order, between 10-20 minutes -sad they would sell something they didn't have & charged for it. -wouldn't re-order either item. 3.5 stars

Stumbled on this truck coming out of St George distillery. Never heard of a Brazilian/Senegalese…read morefood truck, and was excited to check this out. The Ganar with coconut rice was really good. Also had some beignets, which were also good. Definitely coming back for this great combination of food!