Tacos Oscar, Temescal, shipping container taco spot with a Michelin Bib Gourmand and zero pretension about it. Menu changes constantly, written in chalk on the container door, you get what they feel like making that night and thats actually fine because its always good. Charred broccoli taco sounds like a prank until you eat it. The handmade tortillas are the real thing, fresh pressed, you can smell them from the sidewalk. Got the pork chile verde too, braised and saucy, didnt last long. Order at the window, grab the back patio, dont skip the salsa macha. 5 stars, the taco truck ordering skills ive been cultivating for years finally got tested and this place passed read more

Tacos Oscar is relatively unassuming when you view the restaurant from the street. Oscar is a small stand with a relatively clean menu that doles out tacos, beverages, and a a few more bites. Tacos Oscar offers up slightly more upscale Tacos with nuanced ingredients and intense flavors. During my latest outing I went with the mushroom, barbacoa, and chile verde tacos. Each of my tacos was great, but the mushroom one stood out. The mushrooms were cooked perfectly and had a slight crunch which gave them an excellent texture. They were also incredibly well seasoned. My barbacoa and Chile verde tacos were also solid with some nice topping variation that helped mix up the flavors and texture. Oscar's service is good and straightforward. Place your order up front and either grab a table there or walk to their back patio. I LOVE the back area on a sunny day and would highly recommend it. Each taco here will run you about 5-6 bucks so don't be too suprised by the sticker shock. I would say 3-4 tacos is the ideal range depending on how hungry you are. Give them a try if you're ever in the Mosswood/Temescal area. read more

Tacos Oscar - Mushroom, Barbacoa, Chile Verde - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Upscale taco joint with thoughtfully crafted tacos and quick service. Each element of each dish elevates its street food counterpart. We ordered pork shoulder, chicken, and charred broccoli tacos, as well as a tostada with elote and an agua fresca. The braised pork pulled aprt tenderly to reveal the chiles that imparted their subtle flavor. The mayonnaise spread thinly across the tostada was equal parts spicy and tangy, and almost too intense if not for the corn and squash layered onto it. (Perhaps the veggies were slightly under-seasoned to balance the mayo? I was a bit underwhelmed by them.) The agua de melon was syrupy in texture with a smoothness you don't often find. If there is one caveat, it is the price tag. Get yourself two tacos and call it a light meal, otherwise the tab starts adding up! read more

Amazing creative tacos with so much flavor! Tacos Oscar never misses. The vibe is super casual and cute with outdoor seating and a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for a laid-back meal. We tried a variety of tacos, and everything was fresh and full of bold flavors. The standout for me was definitely the beef options and the sauces really take everything to the next level. You can tell they put a lot of thought into every component. Even the veggie tacos are incredible, not just an afterthought. Everything feels creative but still comforting at the same time. Portions are satisfying without feeling too heavy. Service was quick and friendly, and the whole experience felt easy and enjoyable. It's the kind of place you want to keep coming back to because the menu changes and there's always something new to try. Highly recommend if you're in Oakland and craving elevated tacos done right! read more

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The setting and the vibes are good. We had some vegan and vegetarian items. Some items had a creative twist. Everything tasted good. It was good experience overall. But as posted in the other reviews, it is a bit pricey if you go with a hungry stomach. Portion sizes are small. They don't carry rhe usual sides you expect in a mexican place, which is ok, just mentioning as a data point. Salsas were about ok. read more

Tacos Oscar - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is so amazing honestly, I did not know that vegetarian taco can taste this good!!!!! the surface. Here was really amazing such a cozy place to eat out with your friends or on a date night.! highly recommend the vegetarian tacos!! Service was on point !! read more

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This is one of my favorite places to eat in the whole of the Bay Area. Hands down, they serve up the most inventive and Michelin-level vegan tostadas that change according to what's in season. I am not vegan, and equally enjoy the pork and chicken options. But the tostadas are always flavorbombs that slap. read more

Tacos Oscar is soo worth the hype! The broccoli taco is something I've never had before, and the peanut sauce tastes divine. The mushroom taco I enjoyed as well but please note it has a KICK! The colorful patio vibes are so nice on a beautiful day! I also enjoyed the huevos taco. The only downside is it is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays hehe. Staff is super friendly. Love the Palestine solidarity! 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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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

This is a cute place if you want to dine in. Very casual. Dog friendly which is a plus. The tacos are great! Agua fresca is delicious and made there without the powder stuff. Staff are friendly! Love that this place is Mexican owned. read more

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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We came and ordered and our food came before we sat down! great food! Then we got some more for a friend and it came in 2mins.

Best tacos in the east bay! Barbacoa is my favorite along with the carnitas. Kind of pricey but I understand and find it worth it

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

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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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

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

Nice local spot for me. A bit of a higher price point for tacos ($5.50 each) and the tostada at $12 but was delicious. Went with a barbacoa and mushroom mix taco. The Mushroom was my fave. The tostada was also good (corn and summer squash). The mushroom taco and tostada were both vegan so some good options for the plans based folks! 9/10 read more

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

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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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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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

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

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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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 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

Fresh ingredients, colorful, packed with flavors. cant complain, but its lil pricey but comes with inflation read more

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

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

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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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