Salsa Taqueria

If you're looking for Tijuana style tacos with bold flavor, El Tucán is definitely a place worth…read morechecking out. The menu offers a good variety of Mexican inspired dishes, from tacos and birria ramen and burritos. Everything we tried had great flavor and was clearly made fresh. The sauces, seasoning and overall balance of the dishes were definitely the highlight of the meal. We ordered quite a few items including quesabirria, shrimp tacos, a burrito and birria ramen. The shrimp tacos were especially flavorful, topped with a creamy sauce that paired really well with the shrimp. The quesabirria tacos also had that nice crispy texture with the rich birria flavor that people look for. The restaurant itself is clean, organized and well set up, with outdoor seating available which is nice on a sunny day. It has a relaxed vibe where you can sit down with friends and enjoy your food without feeling rushed. The only thing I noticed across several of the dishes was that the portions of meat felt a little light compared to the tortilla or toppings. The flavor is absolutely there, but a slightly more generous portion of meat would make these dishes even better. Overall, solid spot with great flavor and a fun menu. With just a little more generosity on the protein portions, this place could easily be a standout taco spot.

I'm waiting time was very quick. I ordered three grilled…read morechicken tacos, no guac. But sadly, it was Burnt chicken.

The outside

Shrimp, queso birria tacos

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Taste like old guacamole and the Birria is not even good The rice is no good as well. Wish I could get a refund.

El Agave Azul

3.9(426 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Full bar

Excellent service and great menu. Lively night as it was their 7th anniversary!…read more We enjoyed the crowd, music, and server was outstanding!

The mole in Oaxaco, Mexico was internationally famous. The chicken mole in Richmond's Agave Azul…read morewas even better with the addition of sesame seeds. Beyond delicious. The waiter was too funny , his joking making us laugh out loud. As we cleaned our plates entirely he joked whether we wanted to lick them. We did want to. The food was that good. On a Monday afternoon it wasn't too loud, but the Mexican music added just the right touch to the ambience and our waiter's kind encouragement of a little girl's learning Spanish felt very Mexican. My friend was delighted with her shrimp enchiladas. The vegetables were al dente and of superior quality and taste too. The rice wads fluffy with each grain discreet. The pinto beans tasted great. The chocolate cake was so fresh, rich, and decadent we almost couldn't believe it with chocolate syrup on the plate to deepen the chocolate flavor when several layers of iced cake was dragged through it. The food is not cheap and it tastes superb. Each dish deserves to be savored in its perfection. Even the water served very cold with a lemon wedge tasted extremely good. If you want a special experience of exceptionally good food, with equally exceptional service, go to Agave Azul. It's worth every penny and more.

Jalisco style food!

Bar seating available

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Espresso Martini

El Sabor De Guadalajara

4.5(118 reviews)

3.3 mi

This is one of the few places in Richmond where they don't totally skimp on the amount of meat they…read moreput in their burritos. Believe me, I've been to MANY other burrito places around and most all of them just give you a beans and rice burrito with a tiny bit of meat. This place at least gives you an expected amount of meat in your burrito. The location could be considered 'hole in the wall' but that does not bother me and I like to support local small businesses. I will be back here!

I was desperately craving a good burrito after having a couple of really disappointing ones lately,…read moreand wow... this place delivered. I grabbed a burrito here and ate it inside the movie theater with the red salsa and lemon, and it was so good I ate the entire thing. For context, I'm pretty petite and I usually can't finish a full burrito--but this one? I couldn't stop. It was that good. Super flavorful, satisfying, and just hit the spot in a way I wasn't expecting. At first, I thought it was a little pricey, but once you get the burrito, it makes sense. It's dense, filling, and honestly a big burrito--you're getting your money's worth. I've already been recommending this place to my friends, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for genuinely good food. I'm excited to come back and try more items on the menu. So good. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the East Bay.

Torta de Carne - Chorizo

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Chips and Salsa

Mi Casa Grill

4.1(470 reviews)

1.9 mi

I have come to Mi Casa Grill before for brunch, but this was my first time coming for Happy Hour…read more Whatever meal you are having, the food is still delicious and the staff was attentive. Our server Chevo was running around but got everyone's order correct. The food came out hot and beautifully presented. While not a big place, they were able to accommodate a party of 10 (with reservations). You can really feel how hard this small family business is working to make your food experience pleasant. I'll be back for brunch soon!

TDLR: My brother choked on a large piece of plastic in his meal, and they gave us 50% off the…read moresingle dish. My family came here for breakfast for Mother's Day. The place is nicely decorated and had about 1 or 2 customers already. 2 dishes came out at the same time while the other 3 came to the table a few minutes later. The food was ok. My parents got the Mi Casa Desayuno. The waitress told my dad they were out of the fruit salad, which was weird, since the place had just opened. I guess they never had fruit in the first place. My brother choked on a large piece of plastic in his Tres Leches French Toast. I told one of the male staff members there was plastic in his dish, and he just said, "Sorry, it was probably the plastic from the bread's packaging," and then walked away. A few minutes later, I saw the waitress and pulled her aside to discreetly tell her there was plastic in my brother's meal. She told me she wanted to see it ( kind of with a tone of 'I don't believe you'), and I brought her over to the dish to show her. She didn't say anything, so I said we would happily pay for the other dishes, but could my brother's meal be comped for the choking hazard? The waitress turned and went to the kitchen, to, I guess, talk to someone about it. The waitress came back out, took the dish away, probably to show whoever was in the kitchen. A while later, she came back out with the check, but did not bother to explain to us what the plan was from there. We did see a 50% markdown on my brother's dish. It was really awkward because the waitress did not have a very pleasant or inviting attitude; she stood there glaring as we reviewed the bill and figured out the payment method. There was a serious lack of communication (not due to a language barrier; we are a Spanish-speaking family) and an unnecessary, blasé and mean demeanor from the waitress on Mother's Day.

Inside

Salmon Benedict

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Pepino con limón

Taqueria La Bamba

3.9(665 reviews)

Easily my favorite taqueria in the area…read more The burritos are good, and would be worth about 4 stars on their own. The meat is the highlight, and I recommend something more flavorful like Pastor or Carnitas, though even the chicken is pretty good. The rice is a little dry, but the hot salsa they provide helps even it out. The pupusas, however, are easily the highlight. Best I've had, ESPECIALLY when you get them for takeout. My theory is that being in the package lets them steam in the condensation for a while, so by the time you get them home, they're the perfect texture without having dry edges. I've been here a hundred times and will likely be back a hundred more.

I usually like your food from this place, but today the carne asada was extremely salty from our…read moreBurritos.

La bamba dining area

Breakfast Burritos with Chorizo

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Exterior of Taqueria La Bamba in Richmond.

El Trompudo

4.1(586 reviews)

3.2 mi

I love the burritos from here! Just a heads up -- this place gets super packed because the food is…read morethat delicious. I definitely recommend ordering ahead and giving yourself plenty of time. The burrito is my go-to, and the mango salsa is so good! I've been coming here since they opened, and whenever my kids come home from college, they always ask to eat here. Highly recommend! The music and ambiance is chill.

The al pastor here is not their speciality unfortunately. I would not recommend the Al pastor here…read more You won't get the true flavor from a burrito due to the guac, cheese, and other additions which is why I like to order a classic rice, beans, and meat with salsa on the side. The flavor of the al pastor was flat, wet, and mushy. The rice was also overcooked adding to the wet feeling while holding the burrito. I did pick up on a slight pineapple flavor but it wasn't redeeming. I was disappointed by the texture and flavor. I was hoping for a trompo slow cooked, thin sliced, with hints of smoke and char type pastor. The staff are attentive with questions and were friendly. Parking in the back was helpful.

Partial menu

Pupusa

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Chorizo and eggs with green salsa

Masa Tamales & Taqueria

4.0(489 reviews)

1.6 mi

So cute and the food was incredible. The salsas are spicy, but in the best way! Located in old…read moredowntown Point Richmond, the food, pricing, verity and overall atmosphere makes it a must have!

I want to thank the entire team for hosting my mom's memorial service lunch. From the moment we…read morearrived, the staff treated us with so much compassion and warmth. They were attentive without ever being intrusive, and they made sure our family felt comfortable and cared for throughout the entire gathering. The food was excellent, the service was thoughtful, and the atmosphere was exactly what we needed on such an emotional day. We are deeply grateful for the respect and kindness shown to us. Lily

Aguas Frescas

Entree plate with carnitas

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Hennychata

Antojitos Guatemaltecos

4.8(131 reviews)

2.6 mi

A hidden, cozy gem. I've never tried Guatemalan food, but I'm so glad I did! The food was so…read morefilling and delicious. Staff was friendly to provide recommendations since it was my first time. I will be back to try more! PS: The churros are a must try -- not optional!! So good

Walked in greeted right away! 10/10! She was delivering an…read moreorder. She said I will be right with you. Very nice polite so far I love it here. She quickly came back. I told her I would love the lunch special. She said ok. She said the sodas are right behind you. Coke,sprite,Diet Coke. I appreciate she explained the ones I could have. BC the refrigerator was filled with tons of sodas. The meal came out very quickly. Hot fresh smelled great! 10/10! I go to my car drove to my destination. I began eating my food. Chicken very good. Not overly salted which is great for me. BC of high blood pressure. 10/10. Fries just your normal fries. I'm glad they weren't salty. 4/10. Fries. I like mines cooked hard so be it. Home made tortillas! 10:10 would recommend! Coke nice and cold refreshing. Bon o Bon delicious wafer,chocolate candy. I liked it. I will return! Excellent Customer Service!

Inside

Garnachas

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Garnachas

Lidia’s Restaurant

4.7(138 reviews)

0.5 mi

The carnitas huranche looked like it was 2 lbs. It can easily be two meals and it is probably my…read morehusband's favorite food here because it's extremely satisfying. I had a bean and cheese pupusa which is my favorite kind of pupusa here and it was perfectly cooked with tons of cheese and beans. Delicious!

Had a delicious chicken quesadilla here, after visiting the museum across the street with my mom…read more Great meal, juicy chicken and perfectly cooked!

Front lobby dining area

No bend at all, just hard dry carne asada.

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Shrimp super taco salad

3 Hermanas Mexican Home Cooking

3.9(319 reviews)

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The food was good the waiter was very attentive and welcoming would definitely go there again the…read moreburrito was amazing. And the Ambiance was wonderful very colorful will definitely go back worth the price.!!!!!

Service was slow and dismissive. Food was delicious once we got the waiter to acknowledge us and…read moretake our order. Kind of thought we were bothering him to ask for food then the bill. Won't be back.