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Tacos Mi Rancho

4.1 (1.1k reviews)
ModerateMexican, Food Trucks
Open • 9:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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steak fries
Reeven S.

As much as I wanted to rate this place higher, unfortunately the steak fries was below par. Tacos Mi Rancho is a food truck that operates near Lake Merritt. No tables and chairs outside - just pure to-go. Parking is limited to street parking with many of the spaces taken by Lake Merritt visitors. There was a constant flow of customers when I went during non-peak dining hours, so I'd assume that they have lines during other times. The steak fries were a bit bland with too much sour cream and less of everything else making the fries a bit soggy. The sauces did a lot of the heavy lifting to make this dish a bit more enjoyable. I would definitely come back to try their burritos and tacos - which are what they are most known for (I just was craving steak fries that day). There must be a reason why locals love this food truck!

Nalleli P.

Tacos were decent but nothing amazing. My sister hyped this place up since we were visiting. I would say the chips given are a nice touch. The food truck does seem to have a lot of customers. Takes a while to get your food Tacos 3/5

Torta carnitas w fries
Tiffany P.

LOVE LOVE LOVE. Will definitely be back, I only live like 3 mins away and will try other things. I've tried to visit before but it was cash only and only ever have card, but for some reason I was scrolling on doordash last night and saw they were on there and decided to order for pick up to finally try this spot. Upon arriving, it was pretty busy but I only waited about 11-12 minutes so the service was really fast. I ordered the super al pastor quesadilla and it was really good really fresh ingredients and perfect portions. My boyfriend got the carnitas torta and omg it was really good, the meat was seasoned hella good and they did not skimp on the meat. The carne asada fries were hella good must have here next time I'll definitely add some shrimp it also came with a can of soda. The sauces came in packets which was ok but all in all pretty solid spot just a little on the pricy side.

Best tacos in Oakland
John J.

Best tacos in Oakland! Tacos Mi Rancho never disappoints. The tacos are flavorful, fresh, and packed with delicious meat. Great portions, great prices, and authentic Mexican flavor. Definitely a must-try if you're craving good tacos in Oakland

Carne Asada Taco Especial
Anetra T.

Last night after attending a concert in Oakland, the only thing I could think of is I wanted tacos. My cousin took me to this food truck that is located around the Lake Merritt area and I see why they are so popular. It was a line, but it kept moving and it was worth the wait. I will say this cash is preferred although they take Venmo just to give you that heads up. I had three tacos and they did not disappoint at all.

Barely any steak
Rashida C.

Tacos Mi Rancho used to be my family's go to burrito spot, but after tonight we won't EVER be back. My kids went to grab dinner, ordered two steak burritos and an order of steak fries. They got the steak fries right, but instead of steak burritos we received two chicken burritos. We called to let them know the order was incorrect and the guy who answered insisted that we ordered chicken. We most definitely didn't. He said he would replace them and he asked that we bring the chicken burritos back. This was already an inconvenience because we live 15 minutes away, so gas was wasted getting all the way over there and back. When they were picked up, instead of owning up to his mistake, the guy still insisted that we ordered chicken. Again, we did not. While we finally had what we ordered, the steak burritos were smaller and barely had any meat in them, while the incorrect order were chock full of chicken. So, needless to say, we will not be back.

15" Super Burrito, Tacos de asada.
Josh A.

Tacos Mi Rancho is a classic taco spot in Lake Merritt that's been on my list for the longest. Got an egregiously large super burrito and some tacos on the side. To me, the burrito and tacos tasted fine, but nothing special by any means. Something to get when it's late and you're nearby, but I would never go out of my way to eat here.

Trevor M.

The best burrito I've ever had.. anytime I'm in the area I always stop by for a 15" Al pastor burrito to stuff my face on the way home.

Mariam J.

Stopped by last night because I was craving tacos pretty late and this was on of the few places open late (til midnight)! I ordered 5 tacos: cabeza, carnitas, carne asada, birria and shrimp. All the tacos were delicious but my favorite was the shrimp taco, it was perfectly cooked and the salsa on it was so good. The rest of the tacos were pretty standard but still really delicious. It was quite busy for 10pm on a week night but the service was still quick and staff were really nice. They also gave chips (with some sort of Doritos/nacho dust), salsa, and even pickled carrots and jalapeños which were delicious on the side. I also ordered a regular carne asada burrito and that was really good too. However it was a cash only place (plus venmo and zelle) so that threw some people off but all in all quick service, good food, and open late!

Dry burrito
Rick M.

I give this truck a try every few years and every time I end up telling myself never again. This time me and a few coworkers all got burritos. They were all so small and none of them came with guacamole as advertised. Pretty sure no sour cream as well or a very small amount. They were so pitiful and dry. Just packed with rice and pico. Everyone was still hungry afterwards.

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Can someone tell me how to order food from this place. When I call it's just in spanish. Like that's hella inconvenient can someone tell me what button to push in order to place a order at the truck?

They understand english just tell them what you want. Better yet just go to the truck. They are very quick to complete orders.

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3.8(1.1k reviews)
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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.

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One of the best Mexican places in The Town - and it's a fiercely competitive landscape too! We've…read morebeen coming for a while now and this place never disappoints. The menu does change up seasonally. I've had countless mouth watering chile rellenos with their ever changing sauce and filling. And my to go to nowadays to ensure I get plenty of protein is ordering one of their bowls, usually with pescado frito (fried fish) with black beans. My husband enjoys their barbacoa shredded meat. The bowls are filling, nutritious and flavor bombs. I also love indulging in their agua frescas. Our personal favorites are the strawberry horchata (a MUST if it's available) and their coconut ice coffee. Refreshing beverages to help soothe your tongue because the sliced fresh chiles on fried fish bowl are indeed lethal. Overall consistently delicious. It does get packed but if you come early around 4-5pm you will beat the crowd.

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4.4(563 reviews)
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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.

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La Esquinita - Tacos

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4.3(108 reviews)
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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!

La Esquinita has seriously become one of my favorite lunch spots because the food is AMAZING…read more Unfortunately, my issue is specifically with the two girls with black hair who are usually working the front register. Every single time I've come in and those two are working, the customer service has been disappointing. Neither of them ever seems welcoming. No "hi," no "welcome in," no smile, and sometimes barely even an acknowledgment that you're standing there waiting to order. When they do take your order, both come across short and irritated, almost like you're inconveniencing them by being there. Then you pay and there's usually no "thank you" or anything. The whole interaction gives off a "why are you here?" I'm not asking these girls to throw me a welcome party, but damn basic hospitality shouldn't be this difficult. When you're the first people customers interact with, your attitude represents the restaurant. At this point, the food has more warmth and personality than the two people standing at the register. And I want to make it clear that I'm specifically talking about my experiences with these two cashiers, because the food itself is DELICIOUS. Whoever is cooking in the back deserves their flowers. It's honestly unfortunate that such good food is being paired with front-counter service that repeatedly makes me reconsider coming back. Hopefully management addresses the issue because I genuinely enjoy eating here. Customers shouldn't feel like they're bothering the employees just for walking in and placing an order.

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Side seating entrance

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4.1(559 reviews)
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Love, love, love. We went for my birthday and I picked this place off of a short list I have saved…read morefor some time. I could only get a 8PM seating for 3 but we decided to get there at 7ish and see if they would seat us early. They were able to! However I will say the place was pretty packed. We were seated in the covered patio area and it was plenty fine with a jacket and they did have heat. We went a little crazy and I will say for three people we ordered WAY too much but we're foodies and wanted to try it all. We started out with the pluot salad, spicy carrots and a bowl of pozole. I ordered a passion fruit margarita. For mains we ordered the duck verde mole and the filet huarache. For desert we order the pot de crème (chocolate with an almond cookie). Everything was flavorful perfection. I actually think the salad and the carrots were my favorite. Hearty potions on everything btw. Inside is beautifully decorated and it has a party vibe. I brought the food home for my guys, even my 13 year old ate it up.

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Bombera - Inside main room

Inside main room

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Carnitas: tender flavorful, added spicy carrots secret sauce made it even better

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