It has Good vibes, decent service, decent food they do have nice events and pretty ambiance.read more

TLDR: Immaculate vibes and friendly staff. The atmosphere and huge layout of the place are super…read morenice - maybe one of the best in the city - and it's definitely a great place to have a big party or gathering. Lots of different open sections, many open spaces and large tables covering a huge foot print. Lots of TVs, good music/sound system, and lots of plants used to split up the tables and create a great environment. Food could be slightly improved. I'll definitely be back and give it another try. Come here for the vibes, drinks, and atmosphere - which are without a doubt a 5 star experience - but if you want good authentic Mexican food, look elsewhere. Food, I'd give a generous 3.5 stars to 3.8 stars, at best. I was really excited to try their food but honestly it tasted bland, unpolished, and unrefined. I have a feeling their target audience is someone that doesn't like spice so they punish those of us that actually like them. For example, my fish tacos didn't have pico de gallo or hot salsa, my rice and beans were NOT even topped with any sour cream (a Mexican delight) or fresh grated queso fresco. These are two very simple ways to elevate the dish and was a miss in my book. Their mole dish was nicely plated but for the taste the mole was not up to par - it tasted sweet and not authentic, there was no depth in the flavor you're used to tasting for mole. Drinks were 5 stars without a doubt and I had the best Paloma I've ever had in my life. I also highly recommend the Alabama slammer super yummy and tasty it's like a punch but not too sweet. The drinks did take a solid 30+ minutes to get delivered so that was a bummer. If they were quicker I would've gotten a second round but I didn't feel like risking waiting around for another half hour for them. Parking is pretty good but it's still Oakland - I do appreciate that they hire a super friendly security guard attendant at a nearby dedicated parking lot location for a modest $5 charge. Don't forget to tip the parking lot attendant doing the lords work! The last thing I would mention is that if you're sensitive to smells, this is an outdoor place right off the bay (1-2 blocks) and near some Amtrak train tracks (which pass hourly or so), so there is a faint and occasional odor of bay water and some brake dust or diesel fumes when trains pass occasionally.

Love this place because of the bright, colorful, and tropical interior! Also their Baja fish taco…read moreis sooo good because the fish is really crispy and flavorful. I also like that the service is really fast! You order first, find a seat, and they'll bring your food to your table pretty quickly

We we t in for dinner. My son ordered fish tacos with yuca fries and mango agua Fresca. I ordered…read moreto pollo chicharron, came with salad, beans, rice and two small plantains. We also ordered an order of tostones. I got a mango agua Fresca. It was refreshing and very mango tasting. The pollo chicharron is always my favorite. The service is ordered at front. I was nicely surprised they used dinnerware which makes it feel more authentic. There's plenty of inside and outdoor seating as well as booth chair seating looking out.

I've been here a few times now and have tried the shrimp and steak burrito as well as the chicken…read moreburrito. Both were really good, with generous portions and great flavor. The staff has always been friendly, and the food has been consistently enjoyable. One suggestion I'd offer is to consider adding a happy hour or Taco Tuesday special. There are several Mexican restaurants nearby that offer deals like those, and I think it could help bring in more customers during slower times. The food is definitely good enough to attract people--I just think a few specials would give more people a reason to stop in and give the restaurant a try. Overall, I'd definitely come back and would recommend it if you're looking for a solid burrito.

This place was so delish! I got a shrimp burrito; it was so big and definitely worth the price!…read more Would totally come back.

We came with a large group on an early Friday afternoon and found ample seating upstairs. You order…read moreat the counter downstairs and then they bring the food to you. Ordering was a breeze, however getting our food in a large group was a bit chaotic but overall we got our food quickly. Our drinks also arrived very quick, their margarita hit the spot! My friends and I shared tacos, guac and chips, and a chicken bowl. All of it was quite tasty and was enjoyable. Really liked their guac and chips, def recommend as an appetizer to share with a group. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was that the carnitas and beef barbacoa tacos were very oily, like seeping through two tortillas oily. The meat itself was cooked well and was very delicious! More people began trickling in around 3:30-4pm for happy hour, and the place got busy pretty quickly. I'll definitely be back again to try out some of their other items! Side note, there is metered parking in the lot and also some street parking as well.

I was really looking forward to trying this place, the patio is fantastic but last time I stopped…read moreby they were closed for a plumbing issue. I always try chile relleño when I see it on a menu, shocked this was hands-down the worst I've ever had. Stuffed almost only with corn, very little cheese, zero batter or egg coating, and the sauce tasted like KETCHUP. Seemed like canned or frozen corn, not fresh, smothered in a sugary canned tomato paste-based sauce. The overly sweet sauce, sweet corn, and corn tortillas combined to be almost inedibly sweet (wheat tortillas and/or rice/beans could've mitigated this corn-on-corn fiasco). The pineapple-ginger agua fresca was also syrupy sweet and tasted very little of pineapple. Great atmosphere and service but SO disappointed at the quality of the meal.

Good Lord. This is my taco stop…read more Tacos are $4.5 each cash and card is the same price but each bite is worth at least $10 each. The chefs in the back are crazy hard working and the meat is so fresh and hot when they chop it up for the tacos that it is divine. Sudadero is rare but the gem for me is the tripas and buche. The sauce bar goes hard too, green sauce with avocados and pico is spicy asf and the little onions on top really seal the deal. They do ask if you want cilantro and onions on top, and if you are me, you'd always say yes! Blessings for this place to be so close to home.

3.5***stars. 1st timer here…read more I understand the hype and the ratings. Asada Regular Burrito Review: I honestly don't pass through this area much. Did some study for a suitable taqueria and came up with El Paisa. For $17 out the door, you can get a regular meat filled burrito of your choice. The size of which is about the same as a super burrito anyplace else. And easily makes 2 meals. This is sinful, greasy (mostly in a good way) ultra-cheat day grub at it's finest. And conjures what a true taqueria stand must look like across Mexico. Food & burritos come out fast in compost-friendly containers with chips, par-boiled onions and what looked like cactus chunks. I did not care for those. The meat quality is a step above what most other area taco stands use, such as Sinaloa. Open condiment bar is nice but exposed and uncovered from flies, which I saw present within the dining patio. Small, off-street parking lot is free (a plus) and accommodates approx. 10 cars. It is usually at or near capacity due to the restaurant's popularity. Then, it's off-street parking, which amounts to a dicey proposition in most of The Town. Like most areas of International Blvd., it's not in the best of areas. And for this reason alone, my trip to El Paisa was likely a 1 & done experience. But, not because of the food. I might come back if ever in the area again.

Had a wonderful time here with my girls this weekend! We planned on brunch, but somehow it turned…read moreinto a 3 PM dinner. The food was okay overall. The beans and rice were delicious, especially the beans! I ordered the fajitas, and my only complaint was that the meat lacked seasoning. Everyone else enjoyed their food, though, and all the drinks were amazing! Overall, we had a good experience. I'll be back, even if it's just for the drinks!

My first time here was for a yelp event…read more This time I'm with my girls. This place is amazing and the food ! It was 5 of us and everyone enjoyed their food and drinks. Yener(the host if I spelled it right) was on point and very attentive. The music playing gives great vibes to add to the restaurant. My fish taco I couldn't finish because the ceviche is so good(sea bass) its a must try. Lots of parking and if you go be nice!

Super fun little spot on the corner. Bright pink building. We ordered one chilaquiles verde. Huge…read moreplate, steaming hot, delicious!!!! Great value. Thank you!

$8.00 for a large bean and cheese is a really good deal in this inflationary economy. The $14.25…read morefor a steak & egg burrito not so much... about average pricing for a protein packed burrito in the Bay Area. My friends and I stopped by for brunch and my wife and I had a chance to try out the aforementioned burritos. I really enjoyed the Sonoran-style flour tortillas the burritos are wrapped in here. The tortilla is extra thin, stretchy, and is covered with golden blisters on the exterior. The bean burrito had a great cheese pull and the beans were hearty and creamy. The steak was fine, but nothing amazing: there were a few pieces that were a bit hard to chew through because of the fat and gristle. That said, my biggest qualm with the burritos is how poorly they were rolled. After a few bites, the burritos would fall apart entirely and I needed to use a spoon to eat all the fillings that had fallen out. Ordering is done at the counter and you seat yourself at an open table while you wait for your food to be brought over to you. Overall, I would stop by again for the bean and cheese burrito.

My wife and I tried Mesa Maguey for lunch last Sunday. We walked in...it wasn't crowded on a…read moreSunday. We loved the decor. Very comfortable tables/seating. Friendly staff. We ordered rose sangria and 3 plates to share: ceviche, flautas, and empanadas. We didn't wait long for the drinks and food. The ceviche was excellent. The flautas and empanadas were good (we've had better elsewhere) so we'll likely try other dishes when we go here again. Good quality food at reasonable prices. Again, friendly, attentive staff. We enjoyed our lunch and visit to this restaurant. Looking forward to returning. Definitely going to try their mole.

Fridays at Mesa Maguey are very fun, there is a musician and the vibe is very happy…read more Service is good, the staff is amicable and always checking in. Their flautas and chilaquiles are delicious and their regular ceviche very flavorful. Prices are great. A little tip: always ask for the price of the specials, we ordered a special ceviche thinking the prices would be similar than the rest of the dishes and when we got the bill it was the most expensive dish of the whole menu, and we actually left more than half of the place because we didn't like it, we usually have a great experience here and is one of our quick and nice to go places, but this was a bit of a bummer.

Ohhh baby we got a winner!!!…read more I had high expectations when I saw the Michilin Bib hanging over the kitchen, and boy did it live up to it. Not only was the food great but it also has a very cozy and unique vibe inside (well I guess technically it's outside.) there was no line and we got our food quick, I can't think of one thing to complain about. I got three tacos, all costing a mere 5$; Pork: absolutely blew me away. The first taco I started with and set the bar very high. I tried the first bite with all my friends and we instantly locked eyes because we knew we found something special 9.7/10 Pollo: nearly on the same level as the pork. The red onions on top gave it great texture and a unique flavor profile 9.2/10 Barbacoa: on its own it was solid! But when compared to its counterparts it wasn't quite as jaw dropping. 8.1/10 Overall: 9.4/10

Michelin rates it a Bib Gourmand!!! Absolutely Deserving! The sign hanging above the kitchen…read more I rate it "a must for a taco!" This is a small little joint that does tacos well. A tight menu: several tacos, chips, beer, and probably other drinks (I was focused on the tacos). I bought five tacos based on recommendations from a couple of people in line. Also, I took a recommendation from the guy taking my order. ALL FIVE HIT THE MARK!!! Two of my tacos were vegetarian, WHAT? Yes, Vegetarian, AMAZING! WHAT THEY DID WITH BROCCOLI WAS UNREAL! ...and so yummy! ...the people working there were so cool, too!!! Bottom line - This is a must! Ya gotta check it out! @$5 per taco, THE TACOS ARE DELICIOUS! ...can't wait to go back!

Saturday nights at Bombera is the place to be!…read more I stopped in tonight to hopefully get sat at the bar. The hostess/ staff were attentive and super accommodating, hostess was able to seat me despite the restaurant being packed. 5/5 service, and per usual the food was outstanding.

I remember when this was a fire station and we waited patiently to find out what it was going to…read morebe. Finally, we saw it was this place was. This has been a while and I finally got a chance to come experience this place. It is within walking distance from from house, so I met my party here, we were celebrating someone leaving for new pastures. I was able to get a early reservation (yes you do need a reservation, especially on a a weekend). The service was excellent. We ordered some adult beverage, which while they look small they packed a punch so of course we ordered another round. The menu was really good and they use seasonal ingredients. I started with Cosecha Salad (with watermelon, pomegranate, organic little gem lettuce, cucumber, jicama, toasted pumpkin seeds, and mint) I'm not a salad girl, but this just sounded so good and refreshing and it was. For the main dish I ordered the duck mole. and the mole sauce was to die for, just a hint of heat and it came with blackbeans and rice. The rest of the party ordered, the potato taquitos, roasted chicken, the fish tacos and blue corn quesadilla. They all loved it and I think we will all be back. I may just order for pick up on a way home from a late shift.