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Orale Cantina

4.4 (101 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Makiyah R.

We got the birria tacos and battered fish tacos. The battered fish tacos were yummy! The birria was a bit bland. Margarita was really good. The service was a little slow but when we went they were newly opened so they were working out the logistics.

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Lu L.

This used to Be The Mighty Kong on Stockton Blvd. They had great muffins! Colonial Heights area. You have to park in the neighborhood which might take awhile to find a spot. Colorful Mexican decor. Had burritos which were a little different than what we are used to. A little bit sweet being Burria but very moist. They give you chips & salsa to start which were quite tasty. Had a couple cold beers with our lunch. No outside dining. They have a small bar in the dining area. Met Gabby, the owner who was friendly as she came up to the table & chatted w/us. Will try the enchiladas next time.

Lisa C.

Upon entry, my group and I were warmly welcomed and immediately greeted with chips and salsa (the green salsa is so good!). We came during lunchtime, and the place was very clean with a beautiful and bright traditional design. Given its high ratings, I truly hope this spot continues to gain even more recognition for its delicious food and well-made drinks. Since we were the first customers of the day, we did wait a little while for the food--but it was clear everything was being made fresh. The owner even came out to let us know we could take our time relaxing before heading out, which we definitely appreciated and took advantage of. She also mentioned that past 5pm is karaoke night and that we were more than welcome to come back! Great hospitality and a great experience overall.

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Sou L.

Restaurant is located in Abby Square close to UCD! Despite the exterior appearance , the food here is delicious. Their carnitas plate and Birria tacos- chef's kiss!! To top it off, the staff are very friendly!! If you're in the mood for delicious tacos, then you must visit them.

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Location. Is beautiful inside Customer service. Exceptional Food. Outstanding Air conditioning Nice place for gatherings Karoke on Sundays 5-9 pm all ages

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Irina R.

Yelp and Google stated that this place closes at 9. We came at 8 and weren't able to order because the kitchen was closed.. there were people sitting at the bar that watched us stand at the front upon entering. Then we helped ourselves to a booth, waiting for a server to come up and give us further instructions (to order at the front or where to get a menu). It turned out one of the people at the bar worked there and didn't say anything to us the whole time we were there looking around for a staff member. My husband walked up to ask where we can get a menu just for them to say the kitchen was closed... a whole hour before listed closing..? At the very least they could have gave us a heads up right when we walked in. The only reason I gave the extra star was because the exterior actually looked nice with a big mural so that it was easy to find/park next to. There is street parking but no parking lot and as soon as you walk up it smells very strongly like fish- just a heads up. Most likely won't be coming here again because the staff seemed to no have common courtesy to communicate their closure without us having to find and seek them out and ask for a menu. Also the unpredictability about whether they can even cook the food when they are open.

Cafe de la olla.
Joshua U.

I am ALWAYS passing by the spot and I'm so glad I finally decided to drop in! First off, this is an underrated gem located in the south sac area which is a nice change if aren't a fan of being in midtown/downtown all the time for some drinks and good food! The service was fantastic. The atmosphere was awesome and I loved the art on the walls. I ordered the torta and their house coffee (cafe de la olla). The coffee tasted nostalgic! And they even give you a side of animal crackers! Was definitely a nice change. I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for great Mexican food and drinks.

Paulina D.

So happy to see more restaurants opening up on a fairly dead stretch of Stockton Blvd. The premise of this restaurant is Sinaloan-Japanese fusion. I'm so excited this is finally open. It's very heavily Sinaloan with a few Japanese elements, primarily as sushi rolls with a lot of cream cheese. We skipped the sushi and ordered more interesting sounding things, like the octopus sriracha tacos, and the tuna tamarind ceviche. My brother wanted the 1lb of carnitas as well. The octopus sriracha and tuna tamarind were very saucy, but flavorful and delicious. The carnitas were DIY tacos--pretty standard. Our waitress was very attentive and came back often to check on us to make sure things were okay. All in all, happy to have this in the neighborhood. I hope they're able to make it last. I'll be coming back to try more things, along with recommending to friends for a visit.

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elita k.

I looked up this place when I drove by. I decided to try it out on our soup night because they had pozole on the menu. I called in asked a few questions and read some reviews before making my decision. After I decided on the food I placed the order online and waited to pick up since they are 3 minutes away. When I walked in I noticed people singing karaoke. I thought it was a private event only to find out on Sundays they do Karaoke all day ! It was so nice to see people of all ages singing, dancing and having fun. I met with the bartender to pick up my order. It took longer than expected, said to be ready at 6:35p brought out to me by 6:50p. I am glad I waited patiently because the food ALL of it was so fresh, tasty and you can tell they make everything from scratch. I enjoyed all my food every bite ! I will definitely come back to enjoy this gem. I great addition to our oak park community ! Check them out !

Painted mural on the side of the building.
Jerry S.

I just left Orale for dinner. The color and decor is the first thing that hits you when you walk in. Very beautiful and authentic feel to it. Hakeem the owner was there and I had him all to myself. Needless to say, service was excellent. I ordered the chicken fllautas meal. It was delicious! Service was really fast and the chips and salsas were excellent as well. Best of luck to you Hakeem, I can tell you're a great guy! Mucho exito!

Dominic B.

Great food , great service everything tasted amazing and one hundred percent would come back and bring others back here . Everything was fresh and well made

Fried Fish Tacos

Great fried fish tacos and service! We were surprised to be greeted with not only chips and salsa but also very tasty guacamole. Great experience, will return!

Flautas, Fish Tacos, Carnitas quesa-taco and skinny Cadillac margaritas
Ilena D.

We had a great experience here on Fathers Day! The flautas and fish tacos were absolute standouts. The fish tacos were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. We ordered skinny Cadillac margaritas and they were excellent too! Not overly sweet. The house salsa had a little heat, which my husband loved (he's all about the heat). The place is also super family-friendly--when I stepped outside with our baby because he started fussing, the owner kindly invited me back in and told me not to worry. That small gesture meant so much and made us feel truly welcome. Great food, warm hospitality, and a casual, welcoming vibe. Highly recommend!

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