Mexican food is certainly one of many staple food of LA. Being from LA, I'm certainly picky with what I like. However, if a friend, who happens to be Mexican that grew up in the south central, recommends me to this place, I'm coming here... even if the neon pink interior might have thrown me off a bit. Tacubaya. Located in the hippie, snobby side of Berkeley isn't the cheapest Mexican food I've eaten. But if you are dying for a good plate of chili relleno or mole negro tamal, this place might be up your alley. On both of my occasions dining in this place, the service was excellent / good. The food came through without too long of a wait. The food? Tasty. My date ordered the chili relleno, while I ordered the mole negro tamal only to wash down with a bowl of Mexican hot chocolate. The chili relleno was cheesy but not too cheesy. The pepper was well cooked, came out still tender and not soggy like how many places serve it. The tamal also has a great flavor to it. The mole negro has a hint of sweetness but not overwhelming. It was soo good to be eaten with the masa and the tender pork wrapped within itself. I'd come back here for sure! read more

Tacubaya - Mexican hot choco with molé négro tamal in the back - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

Tacubaya has moved into the larger space recently vacated by Pompette, which moved in when Café Rouge closed. It's still a place where you order at the counter and are given a card on a stand and your food is brought to you. There are signs letting you know there is not service on the plaza, though they have their own small patio where there is service. There wasn't a line when I arrived but by the time Alan arrived after parking there was one extending out the door. There were two cashiers, so the line moved quickly. I'm not sure what the writer of the one star review a few days ago was referring to about only white people working there. Everyone I saw looked Hispanic. We ordered chips and salsa to share after checking on the salt level of the chips, which we were assured was low. I ordered two lengua tacos and Alan ordered two fish tacos. We had water to drink. We sat at a two top toward the back. The walls have been repainted bright, cheerful colors and new colorful wallpaper has been applied near and in the bathrooms. Bright pink papel picado flags are hung up high, adding more color. Alan brought us water, napkins and utensils from the station up front. He reported that they offered Truvia as a sweetener. The chips and salsa came first, the chips thick and barely salted, just the way we like them. I liked the green salsa better than the red, but Alan liked both. Almost immediately after the chips and salsa the tacos were brought, accompanied by pickled carrots and jalapeños. I tried a carrot and it was mild, w/ heat that grew w/ a little time. The tacos were $4.25 each, much higher than taco truck tacos, but they were stuffed full and were very good. I would come back for them, as they were as good as the last taco truck tacos I had or better. Alan liked his tacos too. He saw a chile relleno pass by that looked good, so I may try that next time. There are two unisex bathrooms and the one I used was clean. No word yet on what will go into their old space, but the new one is attractive and comfortable. Food came out about as fast as Inn Kensington, which is almost instantaneous. read more

We really like Mexican food and based on the reviews, decided to give this place a shot. At first, we were surprised by the prices, $11 for chicken tortilla soup seems like a lot. We ordered soup with 2 tacos. I love Chicken Tortilla soup but this one was kind of tasteless and reminded me of canned tomato soup. The tacos reminded me of Jack N the Box tacos. They were deep fried tacos with cold chicken inside of them. The best part was the pineapple juice. read more

I have a hard time stomaching a $40 tab for passable Mexican food for four people, one of whom had the appetite of Nicole Richie. Having said that, I can't argue with the open air seating fit for pooches and the temperate climate so welcoming of San Franciscans escaping the fog. The ceviche was a bit on the tart side, even with the salty tortilla chips they're paired with. The enchiladas made with Niman Ranch shredded beef, though good, are hard to justify at almost $8. read more

Tacubaya is my fourth street staple and something to always look forward to amid the challenge of looking for a parking spot! Great menu, affordable for the area, and super flavorful food! I did take out and ordered two crispy chicken tacos, one taco al pastor, and a pork tamal. The pastor was not overly greasy, it was crispy yet tender, and was delicious with the fresh tortilla and guacamole! The pork tamal really blew my mind--covered in a dark mole, the masa to pork ratio was perfect, and the pork was very flavorful. Will definitely go back for the tamal! If you are looking for quality Mexican with California freshness, go to Tacubaya! Casual, order at the counter, and good food!!! read more

Tacubaya - Taco al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Surprisingly very very good. We stumbled into Tacubaya while walking around 4th Street on a sunny Sunday afternoon. I didn't want to go, thinking that the place, given its location in a relatively upscale part of Berkeley, can only either be inauthentic or overpriced, or perhaps both. I'm glad we ended up there. Tacubaya has one of the freshest Mexican food around town. No "el machino" created tortillas...no overly strong or artificial flavor...no greasy tacos...just great tasting Mexican food with obviously superior ingredients. The flavors come across as light. Their fried tortillas were crispy. There were a few misses. Service was nonexistent, apart from someone dropping off your food. The person taking orders seemed exasperated, tired, and generally unhappy. The chips, while crunchy, tend to be a little hard for my taste. Other than that, the food here is great. My wife had the tortilla soup and I had the pollo tostada and a taco. Very good meal. read more

Loco buena taco. Yes, I suffer from Monolinguism. But now, I've discovered the cure: Tacubaya. Sweet Diego Rivera, this is crazy good cuisine that - wait for it - has it's roots in the land of sun and cartels known as Mexico. It's hard to explain exactly why this high-end taqueria/restaurant with a smattering of tables works so well, but it does. I credit the deliciousness that ends up on your plate (platos?) and the quickness in which the kitchen turns your order into an edible delight. It's not too expensive either. That counts for something. (uno, dos, tres...) Now I'm hungry thinking about eating there 'cause it's so bueno. read more

We stopped by Tacubaya last Friday after I got off the train. While the food was fine - I don't think we'll be back. - Both water dispensers were empty. We told the front counter people who blank stared us and never bothered to refill them. - Torta Al Pastor:Super sweet almost BBQ sauce and the most stingy piece of Avocado ever! - Sope de Chorizo y Potatoes was little. the flavors were there but my other hal was left feeling that nearly $6 was too much for one small sope. - Fried potato cakes with a tomatillo sauce. Bland, bland, boring, boring. I guess Tacubaya is for Berkeley people who can't manage to get thier expensive strollers through the door of real Meican places with spice and flavor. read more

I've been coming here for a few years, but this is my first time writing a review about this place. I work down the street from here and a coworker of mine told me about it. The food here is pretty good, everything is made fresh. Especially their tortillas, I love the taste of fresh warm tortillas. It's so soft and delicious. I've gotten the "papas con crema" which is basically potato fritters with cheese inside of it and a drizzle of sour cream on top. That one is really good as well. But my most favorite that I always get is either the tuna ceviche or shrimp ceviche with fresh fried tortilla chips. I actually tried their fish tacos for the first time and I thought it was ok. I feel like it needs a little bit more flavor. It was sort of bland. And the aioli sauce didn't have much taste to it neither. I guess I was comparing it to Rubio's. Anyways the ambience is nice and clean. You could also watch them make your food because the kitchen is visible. My only problem with this place is I can never call in my order. I usually come here on my lunch break and it would make it so much better if I can call in my order so I can just be in and out and enjoy my lunch without feeling so rushed. But for some reason they never answer their phones. I understand that they can be busy sometimes but every time I've came on my lunch there's no line and I've asked them why weren't they answering their phones. Sometimes they say that they were busy and it just died down or one time they didn't even know where the phone was at. It would be nice if I can just call in my order and just pick it up without having to wait. However the food has me coming back for more. I definitely recommend this place. read more

The Verdict: "Pretty good food, but not the best chips and salsa." Ingredients are fresh tasting here, but it is not the best flavor and is certainly not authentic. It is for the westernized American health-food tongue, but I kinda like that myself too. The chips and salsa are ok, but there is just something missing. I can't quite put my finger on it. Would I Recommend It? Meh. read more

Hmmm...surely one of the worst Mexican food experiences of my life. And I grew up in Connecticut. My wife and I rolled up into this place after surveying the options on 4th street. We ordered three tacos: pastor, chicken, and fish, and the pastor torta, and one horchata. Down the line: Never have I had such flavorless shredded chicken. Perhaps it was poached in distilled water. Even a little salt would have helped. The fish taco was ok ... it was slathered in creamy baja-style sauce turned the crispy fried breading into a soggy mess. The quality of meat used for pastor was high; however, they managed to marinate it for all those hours without infusing any flavor at all. Flavorless pastor is unforgivable! Upon finishing our meal we realized that we hadn't had an ounce of salsa fresca, verda, rojas, or otherwise. Unbelievably, every item we ordered was sin salsa. And as others have already mentioned there is no salsa bar. The atmosphere is nice, the service friendly -- but at these prices the food should have been waaay better. We'd have done better at a taco truck. I won't be going back. read more

Sabor inolvidable! Seriously. This place is the best Mexican food EVER. I will not eat Mexican food elsewhere, primarily because the food is never as good- AND- because I find myself annoying when all I do is talk about how I can't wait for them to visit Tacubaya. The ingredients of their classic dishes changes with the seasons, whatever is fresh, ripe, and ready- it will be fused into your dish. I have had basically everything on the menu- and the best thing to get is the Chile Relleno, which literally means stuffed pepper. The ingredients added inside and outside of the pepper change with the seasons. It is always a surprise, always amazing.... I totally crave it. Make sure to get extra tortillas- They make them fresh right in front of you- they are amazing.... And you are going to want them to basically lick your plate with. Visita Tacubaya, Disfrute de cada bocado. read more

I've been to this place twice - once about a year ago, and again today. Last year, I went with my mother. I don't remember what I ordered, it was unmemorable... I remember that my dear mumsy got chicken tacos, because she ended up sending them back. She was sure they were fish. The staff insisted they were chicken - I ended up trying some and I wasn't sure, it was either chicken boiled for waaay too long or some nasty fish. Either way it wasn't good. I went again today, this time with my dear father. What I really wanted was a vegetarian taco, preferably from a taco truck, but that wasn't convenient near 4th St on a Sunday. I tried to order one and the girl was like, we don't do those. So I said well how about I order a meat taco, and instead of the meat you just put some avocado or something in? (Come on, work with me.) Anyway she then suggested I order a side of tortillas and avocado. WTF? She was pretty dismissive. Uh, no thanks to just tortillas and avocado... so I ended up getting a mushroom tostada. It wasn't great. (Also I ended up paying nearly $20 for a single taco, a tostada and two drinks.) If I was wandering around 4th St and getting thirsty I would totally get another horchata, otherwise, I won't be back. read more

very rarely (like maybe almost never?) do I let a rude social experience keep me from going back to an eatery . . . today's minuscule social ruderie (yeah, I just made that up) will give me pause the next time I'm on 4th St. shopping. Because? There's quite a few other options in this part of town, and I also just saw that Vics moved to a nicer, bigger building a jump down the road from their original location. . . that said--- I got in line, maybe 3 deep? But, the place was PACKED. You know, it's a rainy Saturday, so that's to be expected. I was not perturbed by this at all. It never occurred to me that I might not get a seat. I was a singleton. So, I'm trying to make up my mind, the line was moving, and I did a quick scan behind me, and saw the big communal table right next to the cashier counter, completely open up-like maybe 8 seats? So, quickly, I lay down my umbrella and small shopping bag, right in front of the far seat by the line queue. I was up next to order, so I'm turning around every few seconds, seeing that my stuff doesn't get taken. Not that I expected it to . . . I order, turn around, and see this young mother, and her 4ish year old daughter, move my umbrella & bag, away from my seat. I was slack jawed with awe--I mean I had JUST LAID DOWN MY STUFF MAYBE, OH WHAT? 10 SECONDS BEFORE? So, I walk over, casually say "that was my stuff you just moved, I was sitting there" AND SHE OH SO RUDELY SAYS: "well you can't put your stuff down to save a spot before you order". I say "oh really?" she says "it's known that you can't do that here". I was going to go off, but then thought--really?? REALLY?? There were about 2 other open seats to this communal table left, and I almost just sat down in one of them. But, I would have had to have this b*tch looking right in my face, and I avoid sitting next to potential kidlets who might have manner-issues (this is Berkeley after all) so I just picked up my stuff, and walked away. I found a seat at the bar almost instantly, and I turned to see if the lady was watching. She and her husband (who just joined her) and kid were all happily munching away on their food. So, my 2 stars is for the atmosphere that this place generates. It really is a problem. Not for me--no, I may not go back for, oh, well ever, but really? You can't set your belongings down on an open seat/table if you haven't waited in the slow moving line and paid for your food yet??? Really? The Berkeley Seating Police (this woman might just be chief-in-charge) must just have a field day at this establishment. This must just happen all the time---?? Because, I've never ever ever encountered someone who purposefully, rudely, imposes her desire to seat herself, over public manners. If I hadn't been so astonished at this occurrence, I might have wapped her over the head with my umbrella and chased her out of my seat! Heh. not really. But wouldn't that have been a sight? read more

Ah - Tacubaya - how I would love to love you - but you are just not very vegan friendly, are you? I know it's not your fault that I can't consume legumes, but then - why is it that vegetarians are relegated to beans and cheese as their Mexican vegan options? I am sad to say that I have given up on you, Tacubaya - my heart belongs to Gracias Madre where I am - at least for now - treated to rich mole sauces, perfectly cooked vegetables, gorditas, empanadas and other delights that you just can't see fit to provide as vegan options. read more

The house made corn tortillas are exceptional. Other stuff I tried, not so much. Carnitas were served with tiny bits of dried, overcooked, chewey pork, but with a nice avocado salsa. Sis' sope was OK (I liked that they added potatoes) but the masa was really hard, like you had to stab-it-with-your-fork-and-then-saw-through-it-with-your-knife kind of hard. No dinner / lunch time burritos on the menu tho?! read more

The chile relleno from here makes my top ten list of favorite foods. It is done perfectly - cheese inside with some squash and other vegetables to lighten it up a bit and the coating is perfection - crisp as glass in a pool of red tasty sauce with some pepitas scattered on top. No gloppy, greasy off-tasting scrambled eggesque coating here. Salads are great, carnitas rock, chorizo y papas are wonderful... The downside is the 4th St. crowd and that it is probably the most expensive tacqueria I've ever been too but I appreciate the healthier food and my tongue has never been disappointed. read more

Food: This place offers delicious food with more of an authentic Mexican flavor and diversified dishes. Besides the typical tacos, burritos and tortas (which are pretty good here) you can enjoy delicious dishes with house made corn tortillas, chiles rellenos, excellent vegetarian dishes and a changing seasonal menu. Price: It's is pricey for the portions you get but it is a treat and I'm always satisfied if I order enough food. $$. Seating and setting: I enjoy the outdoor seating, my son loves to see the train go by. The indoor seating area has a weird table layout with a huge pink walls I don't really care for. Retail: Spices, utensils and salsas etc. on retail are very overpriced - but hey, it's 4th St. Parking: lot available but can be crowded specially on weekends. Accessibility: very wheel chair/stroller/walker accessible. Family: Fun place for little kids to see the train pass. No changing table in bathrooms. read more

The line outside looks daunting but it moves fast! Pay at the register. Food and alcohol. I had Sopa de Tortilla and a Paloma. Not the average Mexican restaurant. Worth a visit! read more

My cousin has raved about this place for years. It was only last week that I actually made the venture over across the bay and dined on some upscale tacqueria mexican food from Tacubaya. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the Sopes were, they were delicious! Along with some carne asada tacos, some beer, and some of this mashed potatoesque dish called Camote (that absolutely rocked), I was extremely impressed. Try out the guac with a little of the tapatio-like sauce that's provided - some of the best I've had that I didn't make myself. I'm definitely going back to try out some tortilla soup - I walked by a couple slurping some up and it looked more than enticing. read more

Such good food. This is what I love about Bay Area Mexican food. Sustainable. Delicious. Outdoor seating in the sun, possible live music coming from a street musician near Peets and you can watch your masterpiece be made right in front of your eyes with their open kitchen. Don't forget they have Blue Bottle Coffee to go with those Chilaquiles. The Torta al Pastor is an absolute must! Sopa de Tortilla, Tamal de Verduras and the Guacamole & Chips are done so well. read more

Lengua is so so, kinda pricey for one taco. Tamal has good flavors, kinda salty though. The mole has a bit of a kick. The chips and salsa was salty and hard, wish it had other salsa to dip in. Location is in a nice spot, parking and what not. Food comes out super fast. read more

Great coffee with cinnamon stick (looks like a very fragrant tree branch fell into your bowl of coffee) and brown sugar. Clean bathroom for after. read more

What drew me to the sister restaurant of Oakland's upscale Mexican eatery Don Tomas was the $8.50 weekday siesta deal that included 2 tacos of your choice and a bottled beer. It was a great way to try what otherwise would have cost $3.50 a pop. I never expect anything authentic on Fourth Street, and Tacubaya was good for what it was, a quick bite in between shopping. The pork in the taco al pastor was what I'd expect from a street taco, with just the right amount of oil dripping off with each bite, but the avocado salsa was disappointingly bland. The taco de pollo was simply underwhelming. The first few bites were decent until I got past the cheese and salsa topping to realize the chicken was dry. At that point, I wished there were a free salsa bar to add some flavor. But, chips and salsa/guacamole must be purchased separately. The guacamole was delicious, but at over $5 it had to be. The setting is casual, as you pay at the counter, get a number, grab a seat and wait for your food to be delivered. Before seating, grab utensils, napkins and chili sauce near the registers. Lacking any real ambiance, the atmosphere is like a cafeteria as you sit at heavy wooden tables and listen to the echoing chatter of the bus boys hanging out near the kitchen. Tacubaya is definitely not a date place, unless you just want to be friends. Technically you can also dine al fresco, but I wouldn't recommend it. Instead of an enclosed patio, tables are situated on the sides of a major walkway, so regular foot traffic is passing within a foot of your dining experience. That may work in Europe where the scenery makes up for everything, but not in a shopping mall where unruly dogs, strollers and children run rampant. I would be hard pressed to return without the weekday promotion since the food is overpriced for a Mexican taqueria, but not for Fourth Street. I appreciate the use of local and natural ingredients, but other establishments like Cactus Taqueria in Oakland also aim for sustainability and freshness and are able to do it at lower prices. read more

I've always had this love hate relationship with this place. I think it's because Richmond has cheap Mexican eats. This place is seated in the busy 4th Street strip in Berkeley. So I get it, it's shi-shi Mexican food, even though there's nothing in particular that sets it apart from the cheaper places, in my mind, except for location and handmade tortillas all the time. I've had fish tacos here, the crispy pollo tacos, the tortilla soup-- umm didn't like that. And the other day got one sopa de chorizo y papas. That's pretty yummy. I think the sopa shell was a lil crunchy for my liking. I'd rather have it be a lil denser. Also one sopa is $6.95. Yikes! And finally you gotta buy chips and salsa separately. Ya ya fine fine. The food's okay-- it's not spectacular. The line moves fast though, you're not going to wait an hour for a table, like at Bette's down the street. read more

I love and hate Mexican food for rich people; this is one of those places. They have Tofu Divorciados for breakfast, unfortunately I think it sucks. The specials change quite often and sometimes they can be made vegan - if they have it, try the Tostada with fried plantains and squash, it is delicious! The only thing vegan on the menu you can count on for sure is the Frijoles con Todo (bowl of pintos with avocado, tomato, onions, cilantro, jalapenos --- but you have to ask for it without cheese) that said, this bowl of beans is extraordinarily satisfying (pintos being my favorite of all the beans in the world). They do have a number of vegetarian items (torta, quesadillas, tamales, salads, etc.) The black beans are vegetarian, the refried pintos have chorizo. (+) non-typical Mexican food, very flavorful with good array of bottled hot sauces to choose from. The agua frescas are great but I always get the horchata (made fresh with rice, not a cheap mix) and it is sweet perfection. Vegetarian rice. (-) it's on 4th street (lined with ridiculous yuppies walking designer dogs, pushing strollers). read more

Food is five stars. Long lines on weekends brought the review down. I almost always order the same thing: the vegetarian tamale, filled with squash, topped with cream, and extra-delicious. Keep in mind, I am a serious carnivore, and I dream about this vegetarian tamale. Other stuff is yummy too. And it is fun to be able to put your meal together from a variety of smaller dishes. The prices may not be super low, but I don't ever feel I've wasted my money here, because the food is yummy and I know it is fresh. read more

I was driving home from Tahoe. We made it all the way to Berkeley when the oldest girl woke and said she needed to go. I pulled over on University Avenue and circled around to 4th. It was dead, but down a side street I saw a place with some action! And I got lucky because I was hungry. We had the frijoles con todo (ask for light cilantro if you don't dig it), the tortilla soup, and a special vegetarian tamale. I liked both soups and my daughter went crazy eating them, then brought the leftovers home and ate them again the next day. The tortillas were fabulous. My only complaint: the service was not good. The woman at the counter forgot our drinks, and did the same with the guy behind us. Be assertive and prepare to ask a few times. Other than that, it was a good experience and I'd like to return. read more

If Frida Kalo had a restaurant THIS would be it! Beyond authentic! I tried the: Chilaquiles- sautéed tortillas in a guajillo chile sauce topped with scrambled eggs, onions, cheese, crema & cilantro with the pinole sweetend coffee...I had to stop talking to my friend and ask for a private moment with my food it was so good... seriously . Can yo say foody heaven. The employees are so nice and the decore is just impeccably tasteful yet daring! read more

"Small" is the executive word here. The food is ok, very gringofied. If the kitchen was not in plain view, I'd have guessed that Rachael Ray was the one cooking. The guy behind the register had the condescending attitude that is so commonly found in Berkeley. Typical college student who can't abide to his role as a cashier, because he thinks the world owes him something better. Don't buy any of the cooking stuff they have on display, the tamarindo pulp, the hot chocolate. The prices are bordering extortion. Any decent Mexican market will have the same items and more at half the price. And speaking of authentic: Tapatio Hot Sauce was nowhere to be found. I have worked in the wine industry for a long time, which as you know heavily relies on Mexican work forces, and in every break room I have visited in wineries all over the state you find Tapatio. That's the one with the mariachi on the label. That's the real deal, not that Cholula crap, I don't care what Brian Wilson says. read more

A bit noisy and can be chaotic, but there's a good reason for it! Great tortilla soup, guacamole, and outstanding (but smallish) enchildas. Agree with other Yelpers that atmosphere can be distracting, but try this place for the FOOD, and try 2pm instead of noon, 7pm instead of 5:30 and you'll really enjoy it. read more

Had 2 tacos beef and 2 tacos pastor. Terrible. No flavor, and wayyy overpriced. $4.50 a taco. Yes plenty of meat, but that doesn't matter when theirs hardly any flavor. My wife ordered the chili reno, she was very pleased. read more

Not only is this restaurant absolutely delicious, I am so appreciative of the amazing service we received. I messed up my Chowhound order and they went above and beyond to help. Can't wait to come back!! read more

Perfect for when you don't want to spend a whole lot of time with a long meal. You walk up to the front, order and find yourself a table. Instead of a drawn-out lunch next door for $50, we had a perfectly satisfying lunch with beers for under $30. The chips and salsa were on the stale and watery side, respectively; but that didn't stop me from enjoying. The tacos were excellent... order a sampling ($3-ish, each), but be sure to try the pescado. The Torta al Pastor ($6.75) is a tasty combination of sandwich and spice. Highly entertaining to watch the uber-polite Berkleyites try and commandeer a table without getting in anyone else's way. read more

We were taking a walk in the area and just happened to stop in here. What an amazing surprise! We had the quesadillas, papas con crema, ceviche, and sweet plantains. Everything was delicious and had a unique flavor. My favorites were the ceviche and quesadilla. Will definitely be back! read more

I'd cross the bridge for this place. And I do. I'd brave the toll booth traffic. And I have. I've shared the food here. But I didn't want to. This is the dona tomas' tacqueria. And while the fancier "mother" restaurant in Berkeley is good too, I think I prefer Tacubaya a little more. The sope de chorizo y papas is to die for, yes, as someone else mentioned, a little greasy, but oh so good. Cut down that greasy goodness with a tamal de verduras (calabasas) or two and you'll be set. I generally find it hard to deviate from those two items since I like them so much, but others, like the taco al pastor, were very good as well when I tried them. read more

The food is QUE yummy here, and distinctively higher end. Sadly, the portion sizes have always been a disappointment. WASHED OUT: Also, and this is a little more than a pet peeve... I LOATHE going to a bathroom in a restaurant, especially one that serves food you might eat with your hands, such as tortilla chips, and discovering that there are no paper towels to dry your hands with. Call me Captain OCD, if you want, but if I'm going to bother to wash my hands before eating with them, why the hell would I put my bare hand on the bathroom door to let myself back out again???? I may as well be shaking the piss off the Johnson of the last guy who was in the bathroom and left without a hand wash. PAPER TOWELS people... I know they're not the most environmentally friendly choice, but... I like the idea of eating without someone else's underwear germs on my food. read more

I came here after my mommy group to grab some lunch. One of the other moms had had a torta al pastor during our get-together and it looked so good that it made me want to get it. The line was long and the guy behind the counter gave me the wrong number so the waiters didn't know who to give my food to and my food waited on the counter for a loooong time. At one point, I saw a guy walking around to the different tables and asking if they had ordered the sandwich. I don't even want to think about whether other people had touched it before I got a hold of it. When I finally got it, it wasn't hot anymore, which was a bummer, because I thought it was good, but could've been pretty tasty. The agua fresca (watermelon) was good, but nothing special. A crowded place with a line out the door... maybe I will have to try something else and see what all the hoopla is about. read more

I can't hate on good food, and there is some good stuff over here on 4th Street. Tacubaya is kinda bank for what I'm used to getting in SF, but the food is just as good, if not better. You'll find yourself looking for more items on the menu after you're done eating because it's very good. But save up. It's not cheap, but it is good. read more

So many things to say... but only one thing that is really WORTH saying - THEY MAKE HOME MADE FRESH CHURROS. That's right friends, fresh yummy churros. The best $3.75 you'll spend today. read more