Hands down this is my new favorite Taqueria. I have been here 4-5 times in the past two weeks and nope no pictures because all I could think about was eating. My 13 year old daughter taste buds are extremely pick however she have enjoyed several items from here. Custom service here is always warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant to all!! read more

One of my favorite taquerias in the entire Bay Area! I've been coming here off and on for 15 years (and I can't believe I never reviewed it before now!). The burritos, quesadillas, and tortas are all great. As for the meat, the carnitas and pollo asado are my faves, but pretty much everything is great there. The decor is fun and the salsa bar has an excellent range of flavors and spicy levels. read more

So I asked for lime for my Corona. I got limon the waiter kept on telling me this is lime, dude, let's not reinvent the wheel, I want lime if you dont have it, it's ok. Just dont tell me this is lime when you are presenting me with limons. other then that very friendly staff and great food, read more

Montecristo Taqueria - I asked for lime, the waiter tells me this is lime . Dude this ain't no lime bro. Its lime it's ok he said. Seriously... - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

Best Mexican food in the entire Bay Area!!! Ohh it's true, it's damn true!!! Found this place on yelp when looking for a nice taqueria to get some tacos from, then I came across Monte Cristo in Berkeley. It happened to be Wednesday, which is indeed Taco Wednesday! All tacos are $2 each and I have to tell you......the spicy shredded chicken tacos are the best on earth! Trust me they are addicting! I'd come here every Wednesday even if I had a broken freaking neck!!! They have amazing deserts like arroz con leche (rice pudding), tres leches cake (3 milks cake), and flan! My best friend and his brother said they have the best carne asada burritos there! They also have drink specials and food specials throughout the week. The people who run this business are absolutely wonderful and muy Bonita as well! ;) read more

Montecristo Taqueria - Taco Wednesday $2 tacos!!! Best chicken tacos on earth it's damn true!!! - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

I decided to try this place because of all the 5 star reviews. I ordered a shrimp quesadilla and a cactus taco. It was the worst. Could not pick up the taco to eat. The taco shell was broken into pieces, had to eat it with a knife and fork, lots of fillers in the taco. The quesadilla, the shrimp was over cooked. A bit pricy for what I got. I'm from the southwest and their taquerias are so much better. read more

Delicious enormous burritos with so much flavor! Plus, they get our really weird order correct every time.

This place is kinda pricy for a taqueria, but the food was pretty good and worth it. The regular burrito were huge and stuffed with bean and meat, and the kids' cheese quesadilla was also super stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese. read more

Montecristo Taqueria - Pupusa - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I'm only a quarter done with my burrito and I am DANGEROUSLY full! This burrito was massive, probably the best Taqueria I've had outside of the SF city in a long time. They don't skimp out on the salsa or spices. I got the green chili chicken burrito with the spicy salsa in it to go and the service was pretty fast. There was no wait to get the food, it took about 10 minutes in total. read more

I L.O.V.E. this place!!! Funny but I always get the Chile verde. The plate OR the burrito. One time I didn't get to eat my plate until the next day... I swear it was better the second day. My daughter was the one who told us to try the posole. My husband's and I were quite surprised at how good it is. I will definitely order on a cold day if I can tear myself away from the Chile Verde. Today was the first time we dined in. The staff was very nice. The music was nice. Tomorrow is my birthday and this was a great pre birthday meal with my daughter. I loved it!! Thank you very much!! read more

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Service was slow, the drinks were grainy and barely made, the food was subpar, and they forgot out order after 20 mins of waiting and made it only after we told them our entire order over. Not the best first try experience. read more

Chicken mole burrito. Delicious! The service was excellent and not busy at all given that it was 11:30pm. I was allowed to eat my burrito inside even close to closing! read more

Montecristo Taqueria - Mole (best mole in 40 years "East Bay Express") Mole (best mole in 40 years "East Bay Express") Mole Poblano - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

I do actually like this place. It is decent, convenient, affordable Mexican food. There is rarely a line. It's just not all that good. Oddly, one thing that really pushes it down to a 2* for me is that it is very clean. And it smells like cleaner. Instead of stewing beans. Or being musky with steaming corn tamales. It is hard to drown out the smell of good Mexican food cooking. And in that Monte Cristo Taqueria succeeds. But if you are going to Andronico's, and have a taco craving; Or if it's dinner time and you live in the neighborhood with a 2 year old, and don't feel like getting in the car; Or if you want a breakfast burrito, that is a refreshing break from the rest of the field; This is the place for you. Maybe just consider a table outside... in the parking lot. read more

Montecristo Taqueria - Salsa Bar & Register - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

So the food is great, and the stars I gave are specifically for the food. However, we arrived to an empty restaurant. There were two girls working the counter/waitressing. Yet with only us in there and some to-go orders our food still came out at different times, they forgot my $4.00 coke, and I had to get up and ask to get it myself. Nobody came to check on us. I had to get up several times to ask for things. Honestly, even though the food is great. I won't be coming back unless someone else really wants to go. read more

I just ordered from DoorDash having never had this restaurant's food and was pleased with everything I ordered. Meal items were: Montecristo quesadilla with carne asada, carne asada crispy taco and the enchiladas with tomatillo salsa and carnitas. There was also rice and refried beans with the quesadilla which was a nice meal. All the meats were tasty, carne asada was perfectly seasoned. Sizes were generous also. Will definitely order again. read more

I come here somewhat regularly for the breakfast burritos, which can be very good if they get your order right. I'm leaving a review because I am frustrated with their repeated poor execution. There seems to be some breakdown somewhere between hearing the order, writing it down, reading it and making the burrito. I really hope management will read this and work on this aspect of their service. read more

Food is ok, but they've gotten my to-go order wrong four times in the past 10 orders. Sometimes the mistakes are minor (came with beans when I wanted them held), sometimes more significant (came with meat when I ordered vegetarian). The tickets are always correct, but the mistake is in the kitchen. It's tricky to verify burrito orders in the store without opening up the burrito, so I wish they were just more vigilant in the kitchen. I've only gone back because I live a block away. read more

Came here and saw the reviews seemed decent, Ordered our food and waited a pretty long time as there was only one other person in the restaurant, they forgot what we ordered and as we got our food it satisfied us but the horchata threw me off. They did not filter the drink at all and tasted super grainy.. very disappointing and just ruined the whole mood. read more

I have had enough of this place. Called to order one thing over the phone. Got to the place after 15 mins. Order was still not ready. Another 15 mins have gone by, still was not called for the order. That's 45 mins waiting for one thing I ordered. I then went up to the counter and the managr/owner asked it I got my food. Would I fuckin get up the counter asking where my food was, had I gotten my order? The help apologized but the manager/owner went to the back and hid herself. At least fuckin apologize or try to make it right. BYW, my food was sitting on the counter, so when I got my food, it was already cold. For the over proce we pay, at least make sure I don't regret coming to your place. read more

I came here for lunch break and can say without a doubt that I won't be back. The food is insanely expensive!! Plus they charge for chips and salsa!! What you get just isn't worth it. I won't be back. I can get average tasting Mexican food for decent prices anywhere else in the east bay. On top of that, it looks like this place is under construction and the bathroom is gross. This was over $10. You gotta be kidding me!! read more

Montecristo Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've been here with friends and family. It's comfortable and clean. Fast and friendly. Very tasty and well priced.

Ordered the Kale and Mushroom burrito "Super" and a diet coke its was $16.49 plus tip $19 total and the goddamn cook didnt make the burrito Super. These Mfs left out the guacamole and whatever else was supposed to make it super but charged me a mfing Super price. Alot of homeless chillin inside too. No Beuno!!! read more

The ambiance is fun and festive with high ceilings, colorful decor, and plenty of table space. I arrived at an odd time (before noon on a Tuesday) and found only one other person at TMC when i wandered in for a bite. Totally fine! I'm more than okay with savoring delicious food in meditative solitude. The staff member who took my order was super sweet and friendly. When my food was prepared, she brought it out to me along with silverware and napkins once she realized I had neglected to grab my own. It seems that some burritos out there rely solely on the flavor of the meat to score them rave reviews. But what about those of us who opt out of eating meat? Do we have to sacrifice flavor? TMC doesn't seem to think so. The veggie burrito is incredible. The pintos were seasoned to perfection and the rice was fluffy and filling. The guacamole was simple, and allowed the cilantro, lime, and salt to all share the spotlight in blissful harmony. Ahhhh! And the PRICE?! a real bargain. The burrito could easily be shared with a friend or saved for later. Whats not to love?! read more

Montecristo Taqueria - *gasps* - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

I really like Montecristo.The food is great. I have had pozole, tortilla soup, tacos, and taco salad, plus flan and rice pudding. All great. Coffee is served hot and in a large cup. The place has high ceilings and somehow make me feel relaxed and at home. If you are ono for Mexican food. Try Monteristo Taqueria. I think you will like it. read more

Shelter in place take out! Ordered a chicken burrito. It was much larger than i expected so it's definitely worth the money in terms of portion size. I thought the chicken was a bit salty, but other than that this was a basic burrito with rice, beans, and chicken. With my togo order, i asked for salsa and wish they put it in the burrito rather than in a separate container, so if you order takeout and want the salsa in the burrito, make sure you specify that. read more

Simple Mexican restaurant. Order at the counter then sit down and wait for your food. They charge for chips and salsa -- no free salsa bar :( I wanted to order the veggie enchilada with mole sauce (it comes with green), but the woman wanted to charge me for the chicken mole enchilada price (somewhere around $3 more). I hate when I have to pay the same price for something vegetarian as something that comes with meat. I just ordered the enchilada as is with green sauce since I was also ordering the chips and salsa. It came out to $18, which is a little pricer for a place where you order at the counter and sit. The chips were really hard but seemed to be homemade. Two salsas came with the chips in a squeeze bottle, which I've never encountered before. The green salsa is good, but neither is very spicy. The enchilada was good but spicy. The salad on the side (cabbage and pico) had too much dressing on it that ran into my beans and enchiladas. We cleared our own plates at the end as well, not sure if it's necessary, but we saw a black container in the corner where dishes seemed to collect. It was okay, but for the price, lack of free chips and salsa, and the fact that it's not table service, I probably would not come back. read more

Montecristo Taqueria - Veggie green enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

After getting out of a concert at the Back Room on Bonita on a Sunday night, we knew our dining options would be limited. We briefly considered Au Coquelet because it was so close, but as there were no empty tables, we walked five blocks West on University and found Taqueria Monte Cristo right where Google Maps said it would be. My wife got the Nopales Tostada and I got the Chicken Mole. Both were terrific. I've not tried nopales very much, but they were fresh, tender and the flavor was delightfully subtle. My chicken was perfectly cooked, soft and yet still firm, and the mole sauce was chocolate heaven. The service was fast and very polite and we were so grateful to find a quiet place so late on a Sunday night! read more

Decided to try something different from our regular spot. We ordered the chips & salsa, platanos maduros, mole platter, quesadilla, papas de taco and huarache with chorizo. The total price was a little higher than what we would normally spend at out other spot, but it was worth every penny. Every item that we ordered was very good and including the fresh chips and salsa. Would definitely come back and enjoy more of the other items on the menu. read more

As someone that works in food service, it's almost impossible to find quality restaurants that are still open by the time I leave my own kitchen. This taqueria is a savior; midweek, they were open until midnight! The service is incredible, the ambience is very warm & wecloming, the portions (I got the carnitas nachos) are generous, the food is absolutely delicious, and the tres leches cake is one of the best desserts I've ever tasted (I'm not exaggerating). With that being said, tip them well! They stay open far longer than any establishment in this area and continue to deliver quality food & service in the meantime. read more

I've tried their regular chicken burrito, fish tacos, bowls and chicken mole burrito. My thoughts: Chicken burrito, fish tacos and bowls are average. Decently tasty. Solid 3/5. Chicken mole burrito is above average. Solid 4.5/5. If you haven't tried it, you should. I didn't know what it was but decided to try it because of a lot of great reviews on here. Ever since I tried, I've been going back at least once a week for the chicken mole burrito. read more

YUMMMMMMMMMM OMG I'm seriously so bummed I've lived in the East Bay for 12 years and didn't know about this place. Everything is so good, but damn that mole is extra incredible. Definitely adding this place to the rotation. You should to. It's delicious and nutritious. read more

First off, it's on University, but has its own parking lot which helps a TON. There's plenty of seating, friendly staff, quick service and food came quickly. Clean, well appointed, easy to navigate, and even had some blistered jalapenos in case you wanted to add some heat to your meal. Their food was pretty solid - got tacos and burrito, and the meats tasted home made, real and quality ingredients. I would say that some drawbacks were their homemade drinks (sangria tasted pretty watered down), their chips and salsa were extra, and there was no salsa counter for unlimited salsa to spice up your food. read more

The worst burrito I have ever had. I oder a chicken with Pico, cheese, sour cream and guac.....none of those items were in the burrito. It was just dry rice and beans.... spent time digging through it to find those items. No luck. It seems this happens alot of times here at this place. Also, felt they forgot my oder.... waited a long time (dining in) while other tables served quickly and before me after arriving much later. A recommendation is stay away, they need to close. read more

the only reason im giving 2 stars is because I stressed to them I want sour cream and cheese on my burrito that I ordered and when I got home ready to devour it I realized they didn't put any on it ( and I paid extra to have it put on ) other than that the food is good and they have great customer service I found out about this place because I came to pick up a door dash one night ( great that they stay open late ) read more

Loved coming here!! Their nachos are amazing. The chips are homemade, they're so flavorful. They're topped with melted cheese, fresca cheese, whole beans, jalapeños, sour cream, omg. Their carnitas are juicy and perfectly spiced. Adding guac is well worth it. I'm totally in love with the nachos. Their tamales are so wet and flavorful. Seriously some of the best tamales I've ever had. Also!! The margaritas are so great! Very sour. Loved them. read more

Montecristo Taqueria - Carnitas nachos - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Delicious delicious burritos. I swear I've never had a better one. Most burritos are pretty greasy thanks to the carne but this place is not. I've had their pollo and carne asada every time I'm here and it is yet to disappoint. Best tasting burrito I've had in the bay. I've even brought friends and fam here after discovering this place from my boyfriend. They also like this place and are repeat customers. No regrets! read more

Really Nice inside and have organic tortillas and quality items. I believe there green enchilada sauce is gluten free. The vegetarian enchiladas are spectacular. There's a few outdoor tables and plants everywhere. Oh, chips/salsa also excellent! read more

Tried this place with a couple co-workers and ordered delivery through DD. My co-workers all said that the food was very impressed that the food was phenomenal, and I agreed. We ordered the Taco Salad with chicken, the Quesadilla with chicken, the Chile Verde with pork entree and the carnitas burrito. It was all so amazingly good that I forgot to get a picture of everyone's food before they dug in. Delivery was also spot on - arrived on time and it was still hot when he arrived at our office in downtown Oakland. Great job Taqueria Monte Cristo we will keep you on our list of food options for our lunch meetings as well. Thank you! read more

Our first time coming here and have to say it was a disappointing experience!! I ordered over the phone and when I came to pick up the food I was asked for my order number when they never gave me one. They found my order and when we opened our food we discovered that they gave us the wrong things. Ingredients we asked to be left out were included, and ingredients we added were missing, wrong beans, wrong salsa....just not what we ordered and didn't taste super good! A disappointing dinner :/ won't be coming back read more

I live literally 2 minutes from this taqueria. I always pass it, and just kinda shrug it off. It's one of those things where you want to try it, but you're not sure. It always has so many people inside, but I never have it a chance. Last night I was craving Mexican food, and when I looked it up, this place popped up on yelp with like 5 stars, so I was like you know what, I'm gonna try it out! I peeped at the menu on here, and everything seemed so cheap compared to some places! I'm also from SF, and everything is super overpriced, so I was shocked. I originally had wanted nachos, but ended up with a burrito! The inside is super cute! Very small, but super cute! I LOVE their little table number pictures!! The staff is super friendly! And they are very quick with your food! The margaritas are also only $5, and very tasty and refreshing! Can't wait to go back! read more

"So what do you think, a diner or Mexican food?" She answered "Mexican", there are a few places like that in Berzerkeley, so off to Monte Cristo we went. There are so many Mexican restaurants in the Bay Area, soon they all start to look and taste the same. There are several standouts, though . . . and Taqueria Monte Cristo is not one of them. There are several unusual things that make this taqueria memorable, though. Classy décor, high ceiling, nice Hispanic touches in an otherwise pristine space that's slightly out of place in this part of Berkeley. And there is a salsa bar for your chips (if you order them) and your entree, with 4 kinds, two are medium hotness. The prices are slightly higher than you'd find in . . . well, I don't want to write "dumps", but residents of the Uplands would call them "dumps". But hey, I like those choke-and-pukes; they tend to have better food. Taqueria Monte Cristo is not as good as they are, but they're comparable, and they bring that taste to a restaurant that the Uplands people would be comfortable in. Whatever. The food doesn't stand out, but it is tasty. I had a burrito that was probably 10" wide, thick as a Coke can, and they asked if I wanted guacamole or sour cream or cheese (most places don't ask, they just gloop it on even though I'd prefer no avocado nor sour cream), Good beef, and the medium salsa made it better. The hunny had a beef plate, but had to order a second Coke - "It's hot!", said the chica many times. Again, Taqueria Monte Cristo is a good place. The food is not to go out of your way for, but there's enough lagniappe to put it to 4 stars. read more