Amazing. Purely delicious, cuuute ambiance. They make their own tortillas, which is always a plus. The flavors of each taco were outstanding. I ordered everything on their current menu. Tostada beans gigante, the pork shoulder, barbacoa, charred broccoli, mushroom, and chicken tinga. Just a lil lime on top, and enjoy! I didn't even need to add more salsa, which I would usually add to my tacos at other places. Tostada vegan was my fave. All the meat tacos were also fantastic, all were tender and juicy. Your taste buds bout to be blown away. They have patio style seating in the front and the back. cute for a lil date night without breaking the bank, or to go out and entertain friends outta town, or just to treat yo'self real good. so happy. read more

I have been wanting to try Tacos Oscar for a while, and finally got to try it. It was Sunday around 11am and there was already a line, but it moved fast. They have outdoor seating both in front and in their back patio, the front being sunnier while the back was cooler and shaded. It does seem like it can get crowded there due to the amount of customers who may choose to eat here instead of takeout, though. The food came out within 5 minutes. They also have a self-service water pitcher, and pitchers of half-and-half and oat milk next to it, which I assume is provided for those who get coffee (I didn't read through the entire drink menu). I got the vegan breakfast burrito, which has pan fried potatoes, roasted peppers and onions, mayocoba beans, chile morita mayonesa, avocado, corn, cilantro in a flour tortilla and it contains soy. It was savory, just a little bit spicy but tolerable for someone who can handle just mild level so I felt it was a good addition for providing more flavor given vegetarian burritos can otherwise often end up very plain. Quite a bit of avocado. I liked the potatoes and beans, and the insides didn't feel too mushy texture-wise. Admittedly not the hugest quantity for a burrito of this price ($15 before tax/tip) but I appreciate that they have several vegetarian and vegan options on their menu. I also ordered the strawberry agua fresca - listed as agua de fresca on the menu and this is the only flavor available, for $6. It was pretty good, fruity and sweet but not overwhelmingly so. I tried some of the chips and salsa morita that a friend shared with me, and thought it was decent - they give a massive quantity of chips (it would be good for sharing with a group) which are crispy and lightly salted, and the salsa is tasty and very mild in spice level. read more

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If you're looking for a unique taco place, yet can't eat meat due to dietary restrictions, ima put y'all on Tacos Oscar -- one of the BEST taco spots in the heart of Oakland. This taco place is to NOT be slept on! As I approached this place, the one thing I really liked was how hipster and how modern they made their dining experience. They're really with the political times, but besides that, they take making tacos on a WHOLE another level. Their tacos are a little bit on the expensive side -- but because they're artisan made, that's what MAKES it unique. I tried their vegan broccoli taco, drowsed with their thick peanut and soy sauce. The tortilla was made out of 100% corn and nothing more than that. In addition, their agua fresca is on point. read more

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Order at the window area, food is delivered to your table. Quick service, reasonable prices and a lot of seating. Came for both lunch and dinner services and would recommend for a quick meal or for a place to catch up with friends. read more

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Very solid tacos with cute outdoor seating. The tacos are super flavorful, and you'll get to experience some fillings you don't typically see at your local food truck such as broccoli, butter beans, mushrooms, etc. I prefer their dinner service over brunch, but definitely check out both to try! read more

Tacos Oscar - Broccoli, hongos, butter beans, pork - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Phenomenal food! Don't let the line fool you... moves quickly and you get your food quickly! Very impressive!! We loved all our tacos, their soup is a must and the tostado is bomb... especially the crab!!! Awesome outdoor seating with a covered patio and it was so lovely at sunset great to sit or take to go! read more

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What a great whole in the wall. We went before a concert and was so glad we came across Oscars! All the tortilla product you can tell so fresh made. With really cool and unusual combinations for you to find your new favorites. Service was super quick and friendly. The patio in the back is cute af and a total vibe read more

Tacos Oscar - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Beware of brunch and dinner menu! Highly recommend the beans and cheese taco for brunch. Very fun ingredients and flavor. Pretty large tacos so it justifies the $5. Fun outdoor seating. You order at the counter and they bring you the food. Make sure to specify takeout if you are. read more

Tacos Oscar - beans and cheese taco, egg taco, potato taco - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Exactly what I'd hope our experience would be. The line was long but moved fast on a particularly warm Sunday afternoon. The fan and I got the bean and cheese tacos, the ham breakfast burrito and the vegan burrito. The charred roasted bell peppers were delicious. The fried eggs weren't too greasy and the tortillas was soft and flaky. The vibes were good too with lots of outdoor seating in the front and back. Old school R&B tunes in yhe background. The person taking orders gave my 9year old complimentary chips and salsa while we waited. The wait for our food was not bad either. read more

Still a 5/5! I would give more stars if possible! We always order whatever is on the vegan menu! LOVE that they always have at least 3 vegan options and LOVE that the charred broccoli taco is always on the menu because that is always our FAV!!! Tried the Agua de Melon con Pepino! SO refreshing, especially after a long hike in the Berkeley hills. read more

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Some of the best tacos we've ever had! And, they're affordable. Definitely the best hongos (mushrooms) taco I've ever had. The chicken and beef were also highlight. Super chill vibe and ambiance. The whole place is made out of containers. Get there early to avoid the lines. read more

I came for a pop up for Sofia who I know who makes the yummy irresistible Coyotas. Arrived a little before 5 and there was already a line forming. I had already met Oscar at pop-up at Missouri Lounge and loved his double decker. Our runner was McKenna who was pretty, efficient and on top of her game Service is superb and plan to slide thru during brunch. read more

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I can see why this is on the Michelin Guide. I got carnitas verde, squash, and barbacoa. The tacos are thick and spongy. Carnitas are soft, barbaboa is a rich tomato flavor. And squash is floral and acidic read more

Tacos Oscar - FOOD CAME OUT IN LESS THAN 5 MINS - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Found this place by accident; almost walked away but were curious why people were lined up Best tacos ever, eclectic to the max read more

Tacos Oscar - Best tacos ever! Well priced and delicious - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

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I tried to go famous tacos shop.Taco is very good.Especiary broccori one.Service good.Ambiance good. It feels good to eat outside. read more

Tacos Oscar - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

If you are looking for a traditional tacqueria this isn't for you definitely! However their unique tacos and tostadas are very delicious! I particularly loved their sweet potato and broccoli ones more than the chicken tinga taco. Heads up service may take a while if they're busy Pros: best vegetarian tacos I've ever had Cons: chicken taco felt lackluster Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Taste: 4.5/5 Value: 4/5 read more

Updated 2025 review: -Still my favorite tacos! -Can't go wrong with the broccoli and seasonal tostada -Finally ate indoors, it gets drafty in there read more

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I came here on a Monday night around 5pm for a little get together and all of our friends experienced the same bad attitude from all the workers. The workers were on their phones and when we went to the counter to order, she did not say "hi" and seemed pissed off to take my order. When I finished my order, she just said "ok" I thought it was just me but my friends who got there before me said she also gave them attitude. When I received my order, the guy was also rude too. Sad to say I won't be coming back because the taco was actually pretty good. I got the Pork chile verde taco and sweet potato taco. It was hot and very tasty. read more

Tacos Oscar - Pork chile verde taco and sweet potato taco - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Not my cup of tea. Bizarre combinations for a taco. But that's just me. If you like vegan and you like something a little different, great. If you like authenticity of Latin flavors, skip the hype. Ambience is meh. Update: price increased 1$ per taco, then 1.50 increase, and menu has decreased in items. read more

Absolutely disgusting, gentrified garbage. Broccoli taco??? Made me sick. $16 dollar!! Barbcoa burrito was so small and tasted like food poisoning which I got. Do yourself a favor and go to literally any other taco spot in Oakland. read more

One of the most interesting taco menus I've seen! You order outside on the side walk and there is patio seating inside once you order. The food comes out pretty fast, so if you're hangry like me you won't have to wait long. I was impressed with the options, and would like to try more so will be back. I had the taco frijoles con puerco, chicken tinga taco, and chile verde taco. All were super yummy, but the frijoles taco was my fave of the three. There was a broccoli taco I would like to try, and a napoles tostada... there is no lack of foot traffic for sure so word must be out on the tacos they're serving read more

Tacos Oscar - Frijoles con puerco, chicken tinga, and chile verde tacos. All of these came with onions, which I'm a bit sensitive to, so ordered without - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

I just came back from Austin, Texas so the bar for my expectations for breakfast tacos were set high ... Tacos Oscar met those expectations. Absolutely, go! I had multiple tacos (egg and bean and cheese) and a bite of my friends' burrito. The burrito is the way to go!!! The chips and salsa were interesting, salsa was super thick and not my favorite. My friend paid extra for the habanero salsa and that was definitely the move! Parking in the neighborhood was plentiful and despite other reviews I did not see anyone experiencing homelessness and appreciate that they give back 1% of their sales to combat this in the community. Additionally there's an epic wine bar around the corner and Tacos Oscar has a $5 corkage fee. Love this and appreciated their curated local alcoholic beverage options too. There is a bathroom in the back. I will absolutely return for the breakfast burrito and hope to return for dinner service as well. read more

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Finally got a chance to try out this spot ! I was actually waiting in line to get into 1-2-3-4 Go records for RSD day but decided to grab a quick bite. The menu had two options for tacos that I wanted to try - potato based taco and a ham and egg based one. Both were really good and with the added cooked onions and bell pepper these tacos were like homemade ! Tacos cost approximately $6 and comes with a green salsa. Some crunch chips would be good. The menu also included burrito Orders are taken at the window and there are two seating areas, one just opposite the order area and the other is down an adjacent walkway / backside of the building - colorfully painted walls I might add. I liked the seating area in the back. Will definitely be coming back and maybe try a burrito. read more

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If I had to describe Tacos Oscar, it'd probably best be described as "gentrified tacos", sometimes gentrified food kinda hits. The tortillas are nice. Fillings are interesting ish. Particularly good vegetarian options! Seating is outdoors, and it's very casual. Good for a quick date. Or for sitting with your head in your hands, panicking about what to do with your life. Hypothetically speaking, of course. read more

Tacos Oscar - Potato taco and some special taco - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Ordered every type of taco after seeing it was a Bib Gourmand. Personally didn't think any of the tacos were that good for the price point. The best one was the broccoli one but the meat tacos lacked flavor, nothing special. read more

Tacos Oscar - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Delicious tacos in a vibrant setting that seems like a fun hang out spot to meet up with small to medium size groups. Good amount of vegetarian and vegan options too. The folks here are very friendly and the service style is you order at the window out front and either take it to go or find some seating in the front area or the back area. I've been going to quite a few stands and low frills taco trucks lately or I live. This place is not that. What you do get here are deliciously made tacos that feel a little elevated and are served on some of the fluffiest corn tortillas you've ever had. I got a pork chile verde taco, a barbacoa taco, and a charred broccoli. I don't know if I'm off base here, but the first two tacos are like guisado style tacos (slightly stew-y served on a structurally sound large corn tortilla). I was also very surprised with the broccoli taco. Honestly,, it might've been my favorite and I liked all three. A lot. I probably didn't have the stomach space, but I really wanted to try the eggplant tostada as well. Maybe next time! (As a sidebar to any other people from the Los Angeles area - this place is an analog or is mostly comparable to Guerilla Tacos imo - to give you an idea on the vibe and food) I found street parking about a block away. But this place doesn't seem like there's too much through traffic. read more

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Taco de huevo - the salsa macha, pickled onions, combined with the fried egg with a runny yolk made this taco phenomenal. The salsa macha was roasty, nutty, spicy, slightly sweet, umami. The perfectly pickled onions provided the acid to round out the crispy-edged runny fried egg and the delicious flavors of the salsa macha. Cilantro and finely shredded cheese served as the finishing touches of this masterpiece of an egg taco. Xulo flour tortilla had a surprising chew and a slight savory flavor and I preferred it over the corn tortilla, which was also good but less unique than the flour tortilla this time. Came on a Saturday around noon and was hoping to have more than just the brunch menu, but the taco we tried made up for it! Open air seating in the back was nice and refreshing. read more

Tacos Oscar - Tacos de huevo, corn tortilla (left), flour tortilla (right) 8.31.2024 - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Checked this place out with a friend and we waited 15-20 minutes for our food to come out after ordering and paying at the front. Seating is in the back cafeteria style and I love how much personality that's been crammed into their space, even down to their bathroom, which is painted with the coolest egg characters and rainbows/stars. The menu seems to change, so this is what we got when we went there: chorizo egg taco (4/5) -- the sauces and toppings were amazing as was the flavor of the chorizo egg itself, but the texture of the chorizo egg was not my favorite potato taco (5/5) -- loved the contrast between the chewiness of the tortilla with the creaminess of the potato and soft red bell peppers. not sure what's in the sauce they served with this but mixed with everything else, it made for my favorite bite of the meal egg taco (5/5) -- perfect sunnyside up egg with crisp edges, bursting yolk that went perfectly with the crisp pickles red onion and the crunchy pumpkin seeds in their chili oil...savory, tangy, refreshing all in one bite Upon glancing the prices before ordering, I thought this place and its customers were crazy for paying so much per taco. After eating here, I believe that the tacos are well worth the satisfaction!! read more

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The best tacos from such an unassuming location. The word of mouth wasn't wrong. I recommend the Tinga de Pollo and a Barbacoa with Chips and Salsa. (Don't miss out on the Fermented Habanero Hot Sauce). read more

If you ever wonder what Heaven taste like bite into one of their chicken tacos- it will not disappoint. I came here ravenously hungry, ready to sink my teeth into some delicious food when I remembered this place I drove by earlier. Its welcoming staff and chill aesthetic brought this place together. I highly recommend the chicken tacos and quesadillas if you come.10/10 place read more

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I finally made it to Taco Oscar after hearing a lot of buzz, and I have to say--it's a cool spot, but not quite what I was hoping for. The space itself is great: very laid-back, lots of suburban families with kids in strollers, dogs lounging around, and groups of trendy young people catching up over tacos. It kinda felt like I stepped into Portlandia, not a taqueria. It's got a welcoming vibe, but if you're looking for a place that caters to serious taco aficionados, this isn't it. The tacos are definitely creative, which I appreciate. They're not aiming for traditional Mexican tacos, and that's fine--but the flavors, while interesting, didn't fully hit the mark for me. Some combinations worked better than others, but overall, I found them more "inventive" than crave-worthy. That said, my wife, who is far less rigid in her thinking about what makes a good taco, really enjoyed it. So, there's that. Service could also be better. The person taking orders wasn't exactly rude, but they weren't friendly either--just kind of indifferent, which took away from the experience a bit. Overall, Taco Oscar is a solid 3/5 for me. It's a good place if you're in the area and want a casual bite, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. If you're after a fun, trendy spot to hang out, it fits the bill. If you're chasing top-tier tacos, you might want to look elsewhere. read more

Tacos Oscar - Beef barbacoa tacos @ Tacos Oscar - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

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Ms. Waters Goes to Mexico; or, Alice in Tacoland The pattern persists in the East Bay. You take the Chez Panisse paradigm of local seasonal ingredients and filter a genre of food through said paradigm. Ramen Shop of Rockridge comes to mind, as does Tacos Oscar. You walk up and place your order to the cashier whom presides within a shipping container. The cooks are also in this shipping container: nifty, cost effective, and very much an Oakland thing to do. The back patio has the vibes. Lights are down low, women groove to trip-hop as they burp their babies on their shoulders. Speaking of the food, you really have to order the vegetable offerings at a place like this. The time I showed up, they served a charred broccoli taco, mushroom mole taco, and a chicory tostada, I think. For me, I had the tacos. I would have ordered the tostada too, except, well, I won't get into that The tacos were nice. They thought about them before putting them on the menu. read more

A chef recommended Tacos Oscar to my companion and I one night. Since that evening, we've both been curious of the taco shop. A small neighborhood spot but well received by the community. This restaurant operates out of a shipping container where you order and pay at the front and your food is delivered to you. There's limited outdoor seating in the back and front, with self service items. We enjoyed the laid back ambiance and how fast our food was prepared Broccoli is my favorite vegetable and I've never seen it offered as a taco! I got my hands on their Charred Broccoli Taco and Taco de Papa. The broccoli taco was heavily peanut forward, crunchy, and well flavored--a standout! The potato taco was creamy, well portioned, and pan-fried nicely where the potatoes weren't too soft nor hard. My companion got the Taco de Barbacoa and Tinga de Pollo Taco. He loved the barbacoa the most stating it was rich but not overwhelming while the chicken was juicy and a nice balance of sweet and tangy. As a taco lover, Tacos Oscar is a spot that can't be passed up with their tacos in an inclusive environment! Find them off 40th Street with street parking in the neighborhood! read more

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Take all the stars... Your tacos are great there is no arguing with that. Also, thanks so much for turning me on to salsa macha. I don't think I'd had it before your egg taco. Now I use it all the time (in my own egg tacos). Let's take a moment to appreciate your egg taco. It was amazing! I really enjoyed it, and I looked forward to every time I'd go back for it. There was a while there, I'd go back looking for it and felt sad when I didn't see it available. I'd gone back enough and not seen them that I gave up some time ago. I get it, eggs are scarce these days. Today, a friend mentioned that he'd been by and enjoyed your tacos the other day. I agreed with him that your tacos are delicious. After listening to his story, I eggsplained how It hadn't been the same for me for some time and I haven't had your tacos for a while now as a result. I know... get over it and enjoy other menu items. I tried, it's just not the same. Please send me a message when you gonna rock da eggz again and I'll come running back. Who knows... maybe I'll find myself back again to check it out post egg. Anything is possible :-) . Thanks and appreciation. read more

Tacos Oscar - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Yum! My friend took me here as part of an Oakland food adventure and I was not disappointed. We shared the egg and chorizo egg tacos - they were both delicious in their own ways. I also loved the flour tortillas they used - it was the perfect thickness and texture. We also saw a lot of people order the apricot fresca and decided to try one and it was so good! The apricot flavor was so strong! The tacos are a bit pricey at $6 per taco which is why this is 4 stars and not 5. The back patio area is also very nice, especially on a sunny day. They played some music while we were there which was a nice vibe :) read more

Tacos Oscar - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

This is the BEST taco spot in Oakland. Some friends who live in the neighborhood highly recommended this place so I had to give it a shot. If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! I've learned that the menu is always changing which is awesome. The one item that should always be around is the charred broccoli taco! It was the greatest combo of smokey broccoli and a delicious nut sauce. The other tacos are well crafted and super fresh! Tacos Oscars also has beer to go! This place operates out of the front window of a shipping container. There are places to sit out front and a more cozy selection in the back with heaters, water, and bathrooms. This taco spot is the place to be! Great people and even better food! read more

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Tacos Oscar is a mostly (?) vegetarian taco place and for a vegetarian taco, it is phenomenal. We're not vegetarian and we enjoyed these as much as we'd enjoy a carne asada taco. The flavors are FLAVORFUL and the filling is generous. Pro tip: you can call in and order so you don't have to wait in line! Their seating is either outdoor patio by the curb or "inside" the restaurant that is still outdoors with heat lamps. We tried 1 of every taco on the menu that day (the menu changes): 1. Mushroom taco - the mole was nice and bc there's so much going on, you actually can't tell when you're biting into the mushroom but heck, it was yum 2. Chicken taco - this was like a standard taco at any place but what i do appreciate is i think their tortilla is homemade so it's definitely more artisanl in that way. However, filling on this is a little weak imo 3. Broccoli taco - a nice char of the broccoli and great flavor 4. Potato taco - done well! 5. Butternut sqaush taco - also good! Each vegetarian taco had their own flavor profile which we appreciated Overall, would get all these tacos again - nothing was OUTSTANDING but also none that were not good and wouldn't get again if that makes sense? read more

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This spot is super cute! They have beautiful outdoor seating behind the little counter/kitchen. The barbacoa and fish tacos were my favorite! They also have good drinks and apps. The service was pretty quick for a couple tacos. I really liked the overall vibe and the wait to get a seat wasn't bad at all! read more

Tacos Oscar - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Average and not as good as my Cicago go-to. Plus Oscar, or whoever the tatted up big guy running the show is, is a d%ck. Lots of "Fre# Palest#ne" graffiti. read more

Tacos Oscar is such a fun spot. It's lively, loud and colorful. They play great music. Staff and servers are super nice. You order at the walk up window and then get a number and find a seat. They have tables out from and also tables and chairs and benches in the back. The food was fire. The tortillas were so fresh and not too thin and not too thick. They hold up well with the weight of the toppings. I got the papas taco, the mushroom taco and the pork chile verde taco. My favorite was the papas and the pork taco. The mushroom was tasty but texture wise was just mushy. My partner got the Spring Green Tostada. It was so fresh and so crispy. A bit awkward to eat, their hands were beet stained by the end lol but it was very very tasty. I'll definitely go back. Excited to try some more things in the menu. read more

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