YUM. Ordered:…read moreShrimp taco, fish taco, chicken quesadilla, chips Highlights: honestly everything. The seasoning on both were great, the tortilla was a bit on the crunchy or thick side but I liked it bc it didn't get soggy while I was eating. Their salsas were all delish (the hot is spicy but also flavorful). Fish was a little crispy and tacos were pretty full. Notes: we came on a Monday at 7 but they ran at of tortas. Will be back to try though. Parking was pretty easy and there are two small tables under their awning. We were able to sit and eat while it was drizzling out.

Maya Halal is located around in the Oakland Downtown/Lake Merritt area. I went on a Sunday so there…read morewas a lot of street parking available which is probably different from any other day of the week. The process is easy, customers order at the window, pay, and wait outside where there are a couple tables to sit at while waiting for their orders. The main problem I found was the time it took to make a couple burritos. There were no customers in front of me and it took nearly thirty minutes to make two burritos. The other thing I noticed is the add ons really raised the price. The guacamole, etc are all extra charges on the the super burrito which in my eye makes no sense. Either it's a super or regular. Not super needing to have a ton of add ons to make it a super. But how was the burrito? Overall I thought the taste was good. Burrito was on the small side. But the ingredients seemed to be solid, and blended together nicely. Decent quality but for the price and wait time, I won't be rushing back.

The carnitas burrito and shrimp quesadilla are both outstanding. The carnitas are juicy, flavorful,…read moreand packed into a generously sized burrito, while the shrimp quesadilla is loaded with tender, well-seasoned shrimp and just the right amount of melted cheese. Pair either one with the red salsa, and you really can't go wrong. Oh, and get some horchata--it's great. I've always had friendly, efficient service here. Even when there's a line, the staff keeps things moving, and the food comes out fresh and fast. Okay, it's a taco truck--nothing fancy, but that's part of the charm. Standing outside with your food, soaking in the neighborhood atmosphere, and enjoying authentic Mexican food straight from the grill is exactly the experience you're looking for.

Best tacos ever!!!…read more I have had a lot of tacos in my life, this is the best. I can't stop dreaming about this place since I had it and I can't wait to go back. Card accepted at this location. Small parking lot. Outdoor patio seating. Quick service.

This is my fav taco truck in Oakland Kind staff and fairly…read morequick service even when they have a bit of a line. Food is always top tier (especially when you tip) ALWAYS tip your service workers! Fairly priced but Intend to spend around $40-50 bc I always get a burrito and a quesadilla when I'm indecisive on which I want (my husband always pays) Spacious parking lot to stand around and wait on your food. :)

Not worth $18 for a shrimp burrito…read more Everything better be sourced from the most high end farms to be charging like that. It's cool to charge $15 maybe even $16 tops But $18 is Rape I know my people enough to know that that ain't it. Didn't feel the love in the food. It shouldn't be about the money you charge because you can because you one of the few places in town. Should hold yourself up to a standard regardless of anything. Didn't feel the $18 burrito experience felt more like $12 dollar experience the way the burrito was. I know taste. Anyway the people sometimes judge, give dirty looks or act as if, so manners and kindness and integrity matter so much. People pay you for a service not just food.

Located conveniently right next to the Goodwill off of International Blvd in the Fruitvale…read moreneighborhood in Oakland, this is a taco truck that you do not want to miss at all costs! This is a local business that I stumbled upon one night when I was highly craving tacos. I love how they still have seating despite the weather, rain or shine. If you're pulling up to this place, you're in luck -- because they have the best taco meats in all of Oakland. Whether you go for al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, or lengua-- they are all generously seasoned and rich, with that juicy, well-browned texture that makes each bite memorable. From what I've heard, Oakland locals often praise the quality and depth of the meats, and you can tell they're working with ingredients that stand up to the hype. The corn tortillas hold up beautifully too, as they were charred, warm at the edges. It's laid-back street food at its best--tacos that hit hard on flavor and make you want to come back for another round. Honestly, I would be coming here to enjoy with minimal fuss, cash in hand, and a big appetite.

After playing a round of golf, I wanted to visit a food truck for some post-round fuel. Looked up a…read morespot and ended up here. This truck is parked in the goodwill parking lot. They have two trucks, but this one had more people at it, so decided to order from this one. I went with 4 tacos (2 pastor, 2 carnitas) and a super burrito and a can of coke. $36 but my card was charged $39, guessing tax, so lesson learned bring cash. The tacos were pretty good. All the meats were on the sweeter side, but much preferred the carnitas over the pastor. I usually order a super burrito , and what I didn't realize was that a super burrito here means a larger burrito. At first I was like , why is it $20 - then when I got it, it was so massive that it could feed a small family or for me it was multiple meals. The burrito itself was tasty, I thought the carne was good, again a little sweet tasting, but the rice beans and sour cream made the burrito simple yet good. I ate half for one meal, then saved the other for later. Overall, it's one of those spots that I'm glad I tried it, and if I was in the area, I'd try it again.

Went in with zero expectations and left planning my next visit…read more Stopped by Tacos Mi Rancho near Lake Merritt and honestly didn't know what to expect. From the outside, it looks like a straightforward taco truck, but wow was I surprised. I ordered the Carnitas Super Taco, which came loaded with lettuce, cheese, cilantro, onions, sour cream, and guacamole. Everything was fresh, well seasoned, and packed with flavor. My only complaint? You only get one taco per order because I definitely could've eaten another. The Kid ordered the Carne Asada Super Taco and before we even pulled away, she was asking for a second one. That's usually a pretty good sign. We also tried the horchata and jamaica, and both were delicious. The horchata was creamy and flavorful, while the jamaica was refreshing and not overly sweet. What surprised me most was how quickly they got the food out, especially considering how popular this spot seems to be. A few things to know: * Cash or Venmo only * Parking can be a challenge, but it's worth it * Keep an eye out for the new speed cameras in the area Their hours are another plus: Open daily, 9:30am- midnight Overall, this was one of those pleasant surprises that reminds you not to judge a place by appearances. Definitely looking forward to coming back.

Food 5/5 Service 4/5…read moreVibes 5/5 Staple taco truck spot in Lake Merritt that kept me sane and fed during my college years

Taco Tuesday find! I…read morewas craving tacos for Taco Tuesday and found this spot offering 4 tacos + 1 small agua fresca for $13. However, that's basically the regular taco price ($3.25 each) with a free drink, so I was hoping for a better Taco Tuesday deal. We tried the asada, pastor, chicharrón, and lengua. Everything was really good, but the pastor was definitely the standout! This was one of the first times I could really taste the flavor of the pastor, and honestly, it might be the best pastor I've ever had. Definitely want to come back and try some of their other meats. Also loved the chips and salsa bar--always a plus! The ambiance is laid-back and chill, service was quick, and there's street parking available. Would definitely come back for the pastor!

Came here on a Saturday night, the place was empty besides us. The prices are pretty pricey - about…read more$5 for a taco and $17 for a Cali burrito, but the burrito was pretty hefty. Like any good taqueria there were complimentary chips and salsa on the side. Food took about 10 minutes to come out. I had ordered a shrimp taco, but got a fish one instead; but I didn't mind and the fish was tender and good anyway. Overall, for 5 tacos, a burrito and 3 drinks for $60+ before tax hurt the wallet, and we did not feel like the quality was worth the price.

Five stars! Calafia Taqueria has some of the best Mexican food in San Ramon and the surrounding…read morearea. The customer service was amazing, and everyone was so friendly. They even offered us tacos while we waited for our food, which was a great touch. It is a small spot with limited seating, so it is more of a to-go place, but it is definitely worth trying. I highly recommend the burritos and tacos, and they also have a great kids menu. Just a heads up, the salsa is definitely spicy! Overall, amazing food and great service.

Was nearby for the Alameda Porch fest and stopped in to get dinner. I had their vegetarian tacos…read more They were good, the person at the counter taking the order was not friendly at all, no greeting as you walked up to order. The women preparing the food behind the counter were super friendly and made up for their colleague. I would return here if in the area, the food was fresh and there were a lot of people conn gin to order food. They have seating both inside and an indoor side seating area that you may miss if you're at the register. The bathroom was a mess. They had a lot of business on a Saturday evening, so perhaps they were overwhelmed?

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.

Authentic tacos in the style of Mexico City. Great service and people. My family enjoys the variety…read moreof meats and vegetables as well as the salsa bar. Not every taqueria serves nopal with their meals like El Paisa does. They also have a BIB Michelin Star for their chorizo. What other taqueria can make that claim.

Food is always good…read more Case service. They are all very kind. Clean truck and you can tell they are careful handling foods. Love their food trucks. Hubby and I come here for the past 5 years and still in love with the foods.

The tacos were really good, especially the tripas--they were flavorful and had a nice texture! I…read morealso have to mention the grilled onions they give you on the side because those were SO good. I love when taco spots include them; they're the perfect little addition to the tacos. The salsas were great too, especially the red salsa. It has that delicious roasted flavor that I really liked and added a nice kick to the tacos. Although... tacos are getting SO expensive these days! It's honestly crazy to think about how much tacos are going for now compared to what they used to cost. Still worth trying if you're craving some good street tacos! What I love about buying street tacos in the town - you get a little bag of pickled jalapeños/carrots (they also cut fresh carrot slices that get pickled too, it cuts the grease from the meat!) For parking, there's a small parking lot right next to the taco truck. I ended up parking in the grocery store parking lot directly across the street, which was pretty convenient too. While I was waiting, I did not expect to get rizzed up by an elderly man selling ice cream - typical day in the day.

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

Decent tacos with original and fun takes on classics and vegan friendly options. But it left me…read morewanting more in terms of genuine flavor, textura and coziness that I would get from other taco spots in Oakland. It's a fun space to hang out and I admire their contribution to the community, but I'd still recommend folks to go to Fruitvale for more diversity and genuine flavors. The presentation and hand made tortillas were great though