Came in for dinner with a friend. It was very crowded but the hostess found us a table for 2 quickly. We both ordered margaritas, which were very good. I had quesabirria and a side of beans and rice, my friend had the fish tacos with a side of beans and rice. The beans were too dry, so I took off 1 star for that. The server was attentive and helpful. I would definitely return again, especially for drinks and appetizers. read more

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After passing by this spot for years, we finally got the chance to check it out. The wait time was about 20 minutes, but there was space at the bar, so we grabbed seats there since we were starving. The bartender was fantastic, she walked us through the menu and shared her favorite picks. I went with the chilaquiles and added chorizo, and we shared the tostada de tinga. Honestly, we both agreed we could've each had our own, it was that good. Parking is a bit limited, but there's a dirt lot across the street. Just be careful crossing, as traffic can get busy. Overall, it's an ideal spot to enjoy great weather with a group of friends! read more

NIDO's BackYard - Chilaquiles with Chorizo added - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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I recently had dinner at Nido's Backyard and overall, it was just okay. The drinks were good, but honestly felt overpriced for what was essentially a pretty basic-looking margarita. For food, we ordered the fish taco plates, which came with pinto beans and rice. The beans were pretty bland, and the rice was nothing special--everything tasted very average and lacked flavor. The meal as a whole felt really basic, especially considering the price point. While the atmosphere is nice, the quality of the food and drinks didn't match the cost. Unfortunately, it's not somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit again. read more

Food - ordered the fish taco, caldo tlalpeno and guiso and for drinks, got horchata and beer. Service - super fast! Server came super fast after seating us, we ordered and food came within 15 minutes. Ambiance - cute spot, lots of outdoor seating, dog friendly Overall food was good. I wish the fish tacos came in flour tortilla but the horchata was AMAZING. The caldo tlapeno was also super flavorful. Only thing about the guiso was the cheese wasn't as melted as we preferred. They have a destined private parking lot that costs $5. read more

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I really dig the colorful outdoorsy vibes here. I'm not usually a margarita fan but they had one with mezcal that was pretty nice. I came here specifically for the fish tacos. Super crispy batter, flaky fish, and chewy homemade tortilla. I was pretty happy with them. The rice and beans needed a bit more seasoning but otherwise decent. read more

NIDO's BackYard - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

I went to Nido's backyard Saturday, March 28 with my wife and my son and I got it to go order for my daughter. My wife had this fish tacos. They're made with rock fish and she will enjoy them. You could have them the way you like them and you get two with an order she also had a Mojito, which was so so when we got there, it was happy hour so the chips sauce and guacamole that we ordered were on the happy hour menu and they were pretty reasonable. Abigail was our server. She was pretty busy so not only did I have to get up and go to the front to get the email. I mean that the Wi-Fi password I also have to get up to go get my own to go box. This was a nice place. It's like a backyard setting and I'd recommend it. I go again as well, my son had the chicken tacos. He actually wanted the steak tacos, but he likes them plain and the steak tacos are made with onions mixed in with the meat and the chicken or not so he had the chicken tacos and he enjoyed them myself I had the mole enchiladas and they were good. I can't eat that much so I took them to go one of them and I also enjoyed the chips and salsa and guacamole with the exception of my server being very busy I highly recommended if you're not in a hurry and if you want a good meal with a great ambience, I made my reservation on Rezy! When I got there, they led me to a nice table and gave me an option of several different tables and it was quite cool and I saw some people that I recognize there. I'd recommend them to you if you wanna go and I'd go there again and they have a sister or brother Restaurant right around the corner just called Odin's the name spelled backwards. read more

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Nido's Backyard doesn't take a backseat to any restaurant. This place is legitimately great. And it takes advantage of Oakland frequent sunshine. They do have a few space heaters for the not so warm days. I love the Baja fish tacos here, pretty much all the tacos. Although, since I'm not a fan of brussels sprouts, I never get the vegetable taco. The Carnitas, Chicken and Carne Asada are all delicious. Margaritas And Mezcalitas are pretty special here. Good house too - Cimarron tequila. The bartenders know what they're doing. And the servers always bring good vibes along with your food. FYI, it's all outdoors. Some of the area is covered and they have a lot of heaters. Great place to have an event too. They have a few options to set up a private area for you. Don't even think about leaving something visible in your car or even in the trunk. Even if there's something hidden, if it's in your car and of value, use their secure parking lot. Follow the signs. read more

NIDO's BackYard - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Went to NIDO's with the family on the weekend. They have a large outdoor (only) seating area but the weather was nice and sunny so it was perfect. Loved the vibe too as they were playing 90's hip hop (the golden age)! We started with chips with generous heaps of salsa and guacamole! We had a group of 8 and half of us ordered the quesabirria! And it did not disappoint! 3 giant loaded slices filled with succulent braised beef, gooey cheese and a nice bowl of hot consommé for dipping. I could only scarf down two slices but was thankful to keep the last slice for dinner at home. NIDO's is a vibe!! read more

NIDO's BackYard - Media Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Nido's Backyard has done it again. I came here on a Sunday afternoon with a friend for lunch and we had a great time, especially with the beautiful weather. Staff and Service: - Our waitress was great and very helpful - Staff at the check-in counter were disinfecting the menus. While we are not in the prime of Covid, I always appreciate cleanliness and this was comforting to see Food and Drinks: - Margarita Mocktail: they have a non-alcoholic margarita in a can, which was fun - Agua Fresca: we learned that they don't like to waste ingredients, so they go through various agua Fresca flavors in one day. This is so smart and friendly to the planet. When we went, the flavor was watermelon, mint, and pineapple - refreshing! - Media Quesabirria: we shared this, which was a good call. It was delicious, flavorful, and very filling. Comes with consome, hot sauce, and sour cream - Ensalada Picada: this was much better than I thought it would be. The persimmon slices were a fun addition and the whole salad was delicious Miscellaneous: - They validate parking if you use the legates security lot across the street - Gender-neutral bathrooms available - Plenty of outdoor seating for all group sizes read more

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Nido's backyard reminds me of hanging out at your cool tia's backyard. Drinks are flowing, food is top notch, and I'm always dancing in my chair to the tunes. Parking is $5 across the street with monitored security or free street parking. Pay at Nido's before you leave or you'll be walking back. The service is wonderful. We are somehow seated even though it's busy. Honestly, we usually sit at the bar to avoid waiting. I will not let time get in the way of me and guacamole! I love to explore their house-made salsas. My new favorite is the salsa de macha. I ordered guac and chips, veggie tacos, and my ultimate seasonal favorite...quesadilla de calabacitas y flor de calabaza. It's not autumn unless I get one of these. This quesadilla is not like the others. There's something beautiful about eating delicate flowers. The petals just melt in your mouth. Get fancy and give this a try. Another favorite is the coconut horchata....I can never have enough. For my lactose-free and vegan besties, this one is for you! read more

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This is a great spot if you want to enjoy drinks and food with a friend or a large party, they have plenty of outdoor seating and space to spread out. The sangria is my favorite! The food is okay, I had higher hopes for the queso. The service is always good as well. They have a really good tequila section too! Definitely a place to check out if in Oakland. read more

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Stopped by Nido's on a visit to the Bay to see family. This place wasn't around when I was growing up in the Bay Area so my brother was excited to take me. I love the use of the space with lots of hybrid indoor/outdoor space. You can get both vibes here. They had a DJ outside and more family style dining inside. Lots of large parties on a Sunday afternoon. Our server was great and the food and drinks came fairly quickly. We shared the steak tacos and queso which were ok. We enjoyed our cocktails much more. Overall, beautiful space. The food was fine. Drinks were divine and the vibes were there. I'd definitely revisit. read more

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My family and I came on a Saturday afternoon with no reservation and we were able to be seated right away. I ordered the quesabirria with consomé and it was delicious! The cheese to meat ratio was perfect. I paired it with their agua fresca of the day, which was a pepino/limón flavor and it was very refreshing. Our service was good and the ambiance was pleasant! The only downside is that parking can be a little tricky because of the location, but aside from street parking, there is a lot across the street that you can pay to park at. read more

NIDO's BackYard - Agua fresca and quesabirria with consomé - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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Food and service are great! Cocktails are solid and a decent beer selection including some local brews. The patio is magical, great for a date night. All seating is outside and pet friendly, the heat lamps keep it really cozy. Ample space at the bar which is covered. The menu is small but everything on it is delicious! Cocktails are a little pricey. read more

It's been a while since I've been to Nido's Backyard. My dad and I were heading to the Coliseum..yes, you heard that right..sport is back at the Coliseum and we were heading to a game! Nido's is located near Jack London and also the freeway to jump off for a nosh and head back on your way. The space is even more spacious and vibrant than I remember, with a fun happy hour, Pride specials, and overall just great vibe. We ordered Totopos Con Salsa Y Guacamole (chips, salsa, guac), Flautas De Papas Con Rajas (veggie/potato filled flautas), Tostada De Tinga (chicken tostada), and the Fish Baja taco plate with rice and beans. Overall, so yum! The guac is creamy, the salsas hit just right, love the fresh crunch of all the items we ordered ~ from the beer battered fish to the chicken marinated in chipotle flavors..all chef's kiss. I noticed a quesabirria on the menu and would love to come back to split this with friends! Essentially birria meat added to a large flour cheese quesadilla ($20) The margs here and bar area are such a great draw for the area and Oakland. My only qualm is the happy hour drink menu is missing a marg of any kind. Could be a cool addition to introduce the margs with a price tag cut while snacking on the happy hour food menu :) Street parking can be found outside the restaurant. Looks like they're now doing private events and I heard they also do fun venue events like comedy, etc ~ can't wait to come back as the weather is heating up this summer. read more

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I came to NIDO's for a work event in 2023. My first time here and the decor is absolutely stunning. I love the open air concept and enclosed areas as well. It was a large group of us about 20. The cocktails were delicious. I helped myself to two since the company was paying and we had various appetizers to try. Our server held it down for such a big group. The food was amazing. I got a vegetarian dish that was delicious. It's not pictured as I was so hungry I forgot to capture the delicious food. The event was nice to connect with colleagues as we all work remote and to meet the owner of her remote business so NIDO definitely made this special for us. Overall, it was a lovely experience and knowing they can handle a huge table of people with ease. All the food is fresh and homemade. Definitely would dine here again! read more

NIDO's BackYard - My cocktail 01/17/24 - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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I was there for a small party. Had a great time. Place was very pleasant, music was great! The staff were very nice and friendly. The place look pretty clean. I would really recommend this spot for a private party. read more

This place is such a nice summer spot! Plenty of outdoor seating! Be sure to make a reservation as it gets busy and park in their parking lot with security because, it's Oakland and there is a high chance your car will be broken into otherwise. We ordered a Paloma and peanut snack for the table. We also had the aguachile, chicken tacos and the corn. Everything was soo good and the service was great as well. It's all dog friendly which is great. Definitely recommend it! read more

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"Backyard" is a great way to describe this restaurant, except I would need to add the additional descriptors of divided dining alcoves, fully covered seating, vibrant and artsy, uniquely landscaped and cozy. Add to that delicious and unique preparations of Mexican cuisine, refreshing and fun cocktails, efficient staff, and you've got a recipe for a great vibe. After coming to dinner on a hot evening in August and a cold night in January, I can say it's fun no matter when. Brief housekeeping notes: the back of the restaurant has table service (which I prefer) but the front section is available for ordering at the bar. This tends to be a long wait. Park in the security lot nearby instead of the street (and ask your server to validate, or get validated when ordering your food/drinks at the bar) read more

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Love the vibes here. Lots of families on a late Saturday afternoon. Pretty colorful decorations. Lots of outdoor seating with umbrellas for shade. The server came pretty quick and we needed a few more minutes, but she came back. The food was amazing and came really quick. Super flavorful. Ratios were a bit off. Lots of dishes were build it yourself. For the mole, we felt that the ratio of chicken to tortilla was off. Ran out of chicken. The carne asada plate was satiating. I love the caramelized onions. The birria soak up the consommé pretty well and it comes with a tasty red sauce. We picked the place because it was near the water and we could walk there afterwards. read more

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Two sad soggy battered fish tacos and some canned refried beans for only $20.00. The whole wheat? Taco shells were limp, the fish was cold and had no discernible taste and practically no texture . Raw shredded cabbage and nothing else topped two of the most disappointing chunks of food I have forced myself to eat in a long time .Service was non existent. My date and I could have purchased at least ten or fifteen tasty tacos at a truck for the $45.00 we spend . I saw other things that looked good and in fact the last time I was there the food was at least edible. We left feeling hungry and sad .Way , way too much money for what we got , broken fish sticks and cold raw cabbage wrapped in wet warm cardboard...Yum ! read more

Everything on the menu here is good, you really can't go wrong. We always start with margaritas, which are consistently great. To kick things off, we usually order the gem salad along with chips and guacamole, such a fresh and perfect way to start the meal. The last time we went, we all ordered something different. I had the enchilada mole plate, and at the table we also had a fish burrito and the birria tacos. Everything was flavorful and satisfying. The vibe is one of my favorite parts, it truly makes you feel like you're in another country. It's a great spot for a fun, delicious meal. read more

Great if bougie option! Fun patio vibes and a large range of drinks. Quality: 5 Value: 3 Service: 3 Ambiance: 5 The food is good - high quality meats, cheeses, and salsas. There isn't as huge a selection as I'd want, but what they offer is great. We had birria and a chorizo breakfast burrito. Both were excellent. However, it is $21+ tax for a breakfast burrito. The service is what you now should expect from the Bay Area: brief and cordial, but not exceedingly friendly or talkative. read more

Nido's dishes are always top notch in taste! Thank you Adam for taking care of our group... server, photog, he does it all

Stopped by with a friend for a Sunday brunch. First time being here and I see why people like it - the atmosphere of the place is great. You have plenty of outdoor seating surrounded by colorful items and plants. We were seated right away considering we got here when they opened. The service was very good - they were polite, helpful and quick. My friend got the chilaquiles which looked amazing and a good portion for one person. So why not 5/5? My order came next and was very disappointing. I was looking for a leaner meal and saw that they had the chicken tacos. 2 chicken tacos for a little over $12???? Well these better be some out of this world filling tacos right? Wrong. My plate arrived and it was very sad - yes you can add beans and rice but for an additional $6 which I could not justify getting. The chicken was very dry and tacos should NOT cost $6 each - makes no sense when there are plenty of taco joints surrounding the area that are fair price. With that said as others have mentioned - I would come back for the sunbathing in the patio and a drink. read more

NIDO's BackYard - Dry chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Such a cool place to hang out and enjoy some delicious unique Mexican cuisine. Our party of four came on Sunday for lunch and had a great time here. We ordered the queso dip and guacamole for the apps and everyone liked their main dish except for the empanadas special of the day. My friend thought that the fish empanada was a bit too fishy for her liking. My favorite was the delicious birria tacos. We also got one pitcher of Cadillac margarita. It was yummy and strong. I definitely come back in the future! read more

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I ordered my eggs over hard, but they came out over easy. The yolk ran over the rest of the plate, so I couldn't finish the rest of my meal. I also asked for both a lemon and a lime with my cocktail, but it arrived with just a lemon, so I had to ask again for the lime. The atmosphere is lively and colorful, which adds to the overall vibe. Service was decent, though not especially attentive. Not a bad visit, but a few small details missed the mark. read more

NIDO's BackYard - Chile - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Stopped by here for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Came in a group of 8, and the service was good. Drinks were yummy and the food presentation was pleasing to the eye. Will definitely be back to try some of their other items. Price can be higher than your normal Mexican restaurant but the ambience definitely makes up for it. read more

NIDO's BackYard - Media Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

What a lovely spot. Love the ambiance of it being airy with the plants and bright colors. Service was friendly and attentive. Their coffee and coconut horchata were tasty! Went for lunch with a coworker- we were able to share tacos as they don't allow mixing and matching hehe. I really liked the fish taco- great texture Parking can be a toss up- I saw there is a $5 parking lot but if you park a little far out and walk, not too bad! Do be mindful of the drivers- there's a lot of blind spots and a train track you'll cross if you park more near jack london. read more

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I usually come to Nido's for some drinks but this time we decided to have some food. The menu seemed very small for such a large establishment. I ended up ordering 2 carnitas tacos that I thought was just okay. I definitely wished it had more salsa and that the meat & tortilla was more crispy. Overall, my friends & I weren't really impressed with the food but Nido's will forever be a kick it spot for us with some drinks. The ambiance is definitely a very nice, casual, outdoor, chill vibe. read more

NIDO's BackYard - Carnitas tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

I pass by this place otw to jack London or Chinatown. It's around the Embarcadero and accessible by 880 or the tunnel. When getting to the place, the parking lot is across the street. Walking in, the first thing I noticed was all the vibrant colors on the floor and art work. It has a beer garden patio area with a nature/chill vibe to it. It's actually such a huge location with outdoor seating. I was quite surprised. Host and server were friendly and they were taking care of another customer when I went in to get my take out order. I wanna come back for the in person experience. Grabbed a burrito and it was good! It was well priced for what you get. Check this place out! read more

The quesabirria really hit. And the iced horchata coffee was amazing! The space is really amazing too. The desserts could use some work. read more

NIDO's BackYard - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Ambiance inside is sweet. Surrounding area is a bit depressing. Staff is friendly. Birria was tasty, though have had much better. Chicken soup was terrible. Soooo spicy but otherwise flavorless; chicken was dry. Salad consisted of not the most fresh iceberg lettuce with four tiny slices of apple and then tons of cheese and dressing and ?store bought croutons. Kids cheese quesadilla was barely touched by my kid - the cheese was melted to such a dry hard crisp. The prices are 100% not warranted. Was really hopeful for something better. read more

We had the best time! This past weekend was my first time eating Mexican food in the bay and Nido's was a solid choice! Vibes are great for brunch and dinner, it's very colorful inside and I love how they set up the whole outdoor space to actually look like a backyard. The atmosphere is upbeat and the staff is friendly. They offer modern Mexican food with an upscale hip flare. Started off with a Guavacita- there a plenty of drinks to choose from and if you like tequila and mezcal then this is your spot. I wanted to order everything on the menu but had to stop myself. I settled for the queso contigo dip, potato flautas and the chicken tinga tostada. Can't go wrong with any of these. My favorite may have been the potato flautas and the chicken tinga tostada. Potato flautas in general are underrated and I felt like they did a pretty good job with the potato filling and the tomatillo salsa. Chicken tinga tostada came with black beans and a whole bed of cheese. Bomb! Next time I'll be back with a bigger group so we can order everything on the menu. If you're looking for a good time, with good food, good drinks, good music, cute ambiance.. then visit Nido's BackYard! read more

One of my favorite spots in Jack London! I mostly come here for brunch, they have fantastic drinks and seasonal pancakes which are always delicious. I'll get the pancakes, my boyfriend will get chilaquiles and we share, it's the perfect way to start a weekend. There's not a bad spot in the open air restaurant, but I do prefer it in the warmer months. But fret not, they have ample heaters around to keep you toasty even in the cold months. The staff are always super friendly too. It's also a great spot for larger groups as long as you place a reservation, there are plenty of nooks and areas they can place a larger group. My friend had her graduation dinner here after coming to brunch with me once and it was lovely, the Nidos team did an awesome job! I'm very curious about their Tuesday movie nights so I'll have to go to one and report back, I really appreciate that they host so many community events! Thanks Nidos! read more

NIDO's BackYard - Key lime crush, Blanco y negro, and a michelada - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

As you enter they have outdoor seating then you walk into the huge patio area where the bat is located and plenty of seating under the canvas patio covering. Very welcome with vibrant colors everywhere and music playing. The food was delicious, good serving size even had to bring some home and the drinks were good. Our waiter was attentive and added bonus they are also dog friendly. There were seven other parties whom also had their dogs with them. I would recommend making a reservation, we didn't have to wait long because we did make a reservation. read more

NIDO's BackYard - Mole de Mercado con Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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Not sure what happened but the menu has changed and the food has gone downhill. I used to love their ceviche, no ceviche on the menu anymore. The salad was COVERED in cheese and the chicken (described on the menu only as "grilled") was swimming in some sort of sweet sauce. A disappointing meal. read more

It's been a while since I've visited Nido, decided to take my toddler again. This place is really good for families. We arrived and they gave a toddler menu with coloring options for the little one to play during the meal. We ordered the birria, potatoes, and taco plate for 2 adults and 1 toddler - it was the perfect amount of food. Potatoes - 3/5 was expecting fried crunchy potatoes, but this was coated in sauce. While it was not bad, the mismatch expectation landed it a 3/5. I do think it is healthier this way tho, so to each their own. Toddler did not like. Birria - 4/5 this was probably the toddler's favorite, the cheese, the meat with the side of consume. I wish there was more onions to cut through the fattiness of the meat and cheese, but it was tasty nonetheless Taco plate - 4/5 toddler approve. Toddler ate most of the rice and beans, it was not overly salty, could use a little more toppings, but was good and not dry. Overall, I enjoyed the patio experience, especially on a perfect 70 degree day. I've been turned away from lack of reservations on a Friday before. I wish they would also serve food on the front area tho instead of just inside, but their kitchen might not be able to accommodate. read more

My wife and I stopped by for a light lunch, including guacamole, chips, salsa with an IPA and For lunch my wife enjoyed the Caldo Tlalpeno and the carne asada tacos for me. We ended the meal sharing a slice of the tres leches cake. Evette, our Server (3rd day working at the restaurant) was friendly and checked in on us often...great service, thank you! read more

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Sad brunch food, but good drinks. First, we were told to wait 10 minutes for a table to be available and was redirected to a small market in the lot. It was a cute market, but we walked through for 2 minutes before returning and were immediately seated in a fairly empty restaurant... We only had time to take off our jackets and pick up the menu before the waitress asked if we were ready. We asked her to give us a few minutes, but this was a MISTAKE. She seemed to have no intentions to come back because we had to flag her down after 30 minutes (it was not busy at all). I tried to order carne asada tacos and make it Ollita de Pobre (add avocado, rice, beans, salsa and tortilla for $6), but she said I couldn't without explaining why. Instead, she said I could make it a Taco Plate which is adding only rice and beans for $6, now why would I do that? Ordered: Tostada de tinga - 2/5 we ate it right away but it was already soggy from the beans. Not enough seasoning. Carne asada tacos - 1/5 took one bite and there was no salt or seasoning at all. Theres no hot sauce or salt on the table to add + did not want to flag the waitress again. Finished it only because I was hungry. Can't believe each taco was $7.. Chilaquiles picantes tronadores con chorizo - 3.5/5 thank god we had this to make up for the other 2 dishes. Beans were flavorless. cocktail: tormentas tropicales - 5/5 maybe would only come back for drinks because this was really good. Vibe: if you're coming for brunch, I would skip the food and just drink tbh. Seems like groups were there having fun on a rainy day but plates were not ate. read more

NIDO's BackYard - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California