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    The Taco Panzon

    4.8 (84 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Food Trucks
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    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    The legendary taco truck.
    Zita M.

    Love love love this taco truck. I first found it on accident in the hood and now I follow them all over in town. Not sure if it's the salsa or the perfectly seasoned meats on the tacos or the REAL avocados - it's always delicious. Authentic flavors, great spices, been chasing them for about 8 years :) I always get the spicy deluxe steak tacos. Its a must try !

    Outside, new color truck
    Chance M.

    East bay burrito review #32 First taste 6/7 Meat 7/7 Beans 5/7 Rice 5/7 Cheese 6/7 Tortilla 5/7 Salsa 7/7 Overall 6/7 rounded up. Pretty damn good overall. Would have preferred refried beans and a crispier tortilla but the steak and salsa were excellent. The whole burrito has great texture and balance of flavors.

    Best tacos ever!
    Indy S.

    If there was ever a time to take a flight across country and break into a taco truck, this was it! Fortunately, I visited during business hours so I was able to call ahead. Let me start by saying this was the best Mexican food I have ever eaten, previously, I lived in Northern California for 10 years prior to moving to the east coast. Where all Mexican food is garbage.... I landed at SFO, picked up my Rental car, and called in my order, 1 asada burrito regular, 4 tacos, 2 chicken and 2 asada. Everything was delicious. The lady taking my order was friendly, and warned me against the hot sauce. She told me it would be 20 minutes, which the GPS confirmed, however I took a wrong turn... When I arrived she told me my food had been ready for a while, and I gave her the $20. I sat in my car an killed 4 tacos, probably could have eaten the burrito two but paced myself. An hour into my journey, I opened the burrito and ate it as I drove, not only was it delicious but, full of meat! Sketchy neighborhood for sure, but I will definitely be back when I'm back in California.

    Carrie Z.

    Solid tacos! It's on a little side street in West Oakland. $3 regular tacos, $4 super tacos loaded. I tried and enjoyed both types. Carnitas, al pastor, asada. Plus, radish and other pickled veggies. I wish I had been hungrier! So much other good stuff to try!

    Dararith L.

    Step aside Sinaloa, Taco Panzon is now my go-to for carnitas and al pastor tacos that is tastier and at a better cost! The meat on the carnitas has a delectable tenderness with a slight bite/crunch to it that is sublime. It's not as oily as Sinaloa's, and when paired with a side of cucumber, is pretty refreshing. The al pastor has a sweet taste and is not shy about being bold in BBQ flavor. The tacos come up with your usual radish, pickled carrots, jalapeno and sauce (mild or spicy), and also cucumber. You can see and taste the individual ingredients in the sauce that they use for the tacos. And the spicy version is pretty forward -- I would say it's spicier than the average. I also like their deluxe carne asada burrito which is a relatively thin but long, and tastes pretty good too. It's fairly balanced in taste with sour cream and beans, and won't leave you feeling too overwhelmed. I like ordering this with 4 carnita/pastor tacos. Martha and staff are friendly and courteous. I managed to spot them a few times at GhostTown Brewing off Adeline on some weekends from 2pm-8pm , but otherwise you're better off catching them around lunchtime off Campbell and West Grand. If you want to be sure, you can always call Martha, who can tell you where and when they will be serving. They take credit cards too.

    Carne Asada tacos
    Ian L.

    You can find the taco panzon most days at the intersection of Campbell and grand from 12:15 pm. This food truck is amazing. Really. The entire ambiance, the crew that frequents it; it is a community you want to be a part of. They have two chairs you can sit on and gulf down some tacos and be on your way. Not somewhere to sit and dine but for a quick pick me up it is highly recommended. Food quality is too notch, pickled jalapeños and zuccini and generous avocado portions with the taco orders when you ask for everything on em. Can't hype it enough! But don't expect to wine and dine, it's a food truck.

    Asada, Burria tacos@2.25
    Victor G.

    The Taco Panzon is definitely an oldie and a goodie. the faded paint doesn't denotes it's faded glory. it's an exclamation to the adage; "if it ain't broke. don't fix it". don't be deterred when cashier says everything is out. whatever u want will be ready in 20 minutes. basically i tried to order what they had, which was basically nothing. pleasantly surprised i got my order on time without a number given. offerings: tortas, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, eats: birria. asada tacos @2.25 -filled to brim with tender, moist, juicy proteins, -topped with onions, cilantro, mild salsa -sides of cucumber chucks, lime squeeze, radish slices, large jalepeno. frijoles refritoes: -cashier is a real pro, will ask u pertinent q's at end as to mild/hot salsa, do u want order wrapped in plastic? etc. -she did remember to call me directly 20 minuntes later. -patrons seem to be regulars. almost everyone lines up accordingly, waiting for their food. -taco truck is on campbell a few cars away from w. grand.

    My baby burrito!!
    Shelley S.

    Martha is such a sweet and friendly person! Even though I live in The East now, I come back to The West just to get burritos from Martha! I have been coming to get burritos from her since 2010 and have never stopped :) When Martha started doing pop-ups at ghost town brewery it made me really happy that I could come to her on the weekends since I don't work nearby and could no longer come to her during the week. It has been both a joyous and serendipitous surprise to find out that she was also open on the weekends at ghost town brewery!

    Al pastor, carnitas, y asada deluxe tacos
    Alex F.

    Al pastor, carnitas, and asada deluxe tacos were f'ing delicious. Chicharron taco was bland, soggy, and mushy. Choose your proteins wisely!

    Generous portions and freshly cooked ingredients.
    Kelly M.

    Don't be fooled by the location and lunch-only hours. This truck is delicious, consistent, and hits the spot every single time. $10 gets me a huge vegan burrito, pickled veggies, and chips & salsa. The owner, Martha, is a fantastic human being with huge ambitions for this truck, so support a POC woman-owned business and tell all of your friends! She even let me take photos one day to help show everyone how awesome they are. Yelp needs to add this as a lunch location ASAP. Cash only but they're working on a card option. I love the Taco Panzon!

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    Samir K.

    The. Best. Now, this may be surprising, considering the plethora of taco trucks. But I read this article in the East Bay Express https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/oaklands-best-tacos-arent-where-you-think/Content?oid=16716950 and saw that Panzon was right in my backyard over in West Oakland. I knew I had to do it. I've had their chicken, al pastor, and carnitas. This might be the best al pastor I've had that hasn't been directly from a spit (that I can see from the street). It's so flavorful and they even put a little bit of pineapple in the taco. It's pure heaven. The chicken is properly spiced and really good, tender, and amazing. This place is a must-go. I know it has difficult hours but take a day off and eat 100000 tacos from this truck. GO HERE.

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    The food here is legit and the owner is so nice. The Al pastor is delicious. We come weekly.

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    The food was so good. I would definitely recommend they were so nice. And it was calm and chill

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    I always drop by taco panzon for a satisfying lunch. Great food, nice owner. A little hard to find the first time, but it's worth it.

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    Oakland tiene diversidad de tacos comida mexicana pero sin duda alguna uno de los mejores tacos son THE TACO PANZÓN! 100% recomendado

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    NIDO's BackYard - Fish taco

    NIDO's BackYard

    3.8(1.1k reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    TLDR: Immaculate vibes and friendly staff. The atmosphere and huge layout of the place are super…read morenice - maybe one of the best in the city - and it's definitely a great place to have a big party or gathering. Lots of different open sections, many open spaces and large tables covering a huge foot print. Lots of TVs, good music/sound system, and lots of plants used to split up the tables and create a great environment. Food could be slightly improved. I'll definitely be back and give it another try. Come here for the vibes, drinks, and atmosphere - which are without a doubt a 5 star experience - but if you want good authentic Mexican food, look elsewhere. Food, I'd give a generous 3.5 stars to 3.8 stars, at best. I was really excited to try their food but honestly it tasted bland, unpolished, and unrefined. I have a feeling their target audience is someone that doesn't like spice so they punish those of us that actually like them. For example, my fish tacos didn't have pico de gallo or hot salsa, my rice and beans were NOT even topped with any sour cream (a Mexican delight) or fresh grated queso fresco. These are two very simple ways to elevate the dish and was a miss in my book. Their mole dish was nicely plated but for the taste the mole was not up to par - it tasted sweet and not authentic, there was no depth in the flavor you're used to tasting for mole. Drinks were 5 stars without a doubt and I had the best Paloma I've ever had in my life. I also highly recommend the Alabama slammer super yummy and tasty it's like a punch but not too sweet. The drinks did take a solid 30+ minutes to get delivered so that was a bummer. If they were quicker I would've gotten a second round but I didn't feel like risking waiting around for another half hour for them. Parking is pretty good but it's still Oakland - I do appreciate that they hire a super friendly security guard attendant at a nearby dedicated parking lot location for a modest $5 charge. Don't forget to tip the parking lot attendant doing the lords work! The last thing I would mention is that if you're sensitive to smells, this is an outdoor place right off the bay (1-2 blocks) and near some Amtrak train tracks (which pass hourly or so), so there is a faint and occasional odor of bay water and some brake dust or diesel fumes when trains pass occasionally.

    I seem to be the minority here in thumbs up or thumbs down, but thumbs down ;(…read more I just don't like it. The host was very cool, led us to the table quickly and with a friendly attitude. The atmosphere was really awesome outside too. But that's where it ends for me. Our server seemed overwhelmed pretty much the whole time. And that's okay, but it's not. Then I just truly don't like the menu or the taste of the food. It's not filled with many options and the "scratch" kitchen is not the best. It's just my opinion and personal taste, I just don't like it.

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    Chilaquiles with Chorizo added

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    Doña - Guacamole & Chips

    Doña

    3.9(623 reviews)
    1.9 mi•Piedmont Ave, North Oakland
    •$$

    Great food, great service, great ambiance! The coffee was okay, but it was extremely weak, and the…read moreflavor I got was pre-batched--nothing special. I haven't tried their cocktails, but they had an interesting selection. There's plenty of seats and a great community vibe here. There's a decent amount of tables and booths, both inside and outside, and a large two-floor patio as well. I loved the space and think it's a great place to bring a group. There's enough seating that the restaurant feels full but not overcrowded or loud. The workers also are very attentive and will check up on you. You place your order at the counter, and they will bring it to your table. Everyone was very friendly, and there's a good vibe. I ordered the fish tacos. They were a bit pricey for tacos, but they were good. I wouldn't consider them extremely flavorful, but the ingredients were good quality and well-balanced. Overall, I really enjoyed Doña and would definitely come back. I think this is a great place to focus and get a lot of work done, or to hang out with a big group of friends.

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

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    Inside the restaurant

    Doña - Pescado Frito Bowl. The cod was perfectly fried and tasty!b

    Pescado Frito Bowl. The cod was perfectly fried and tasty!b

    Doña - Margaritas for 2. This one is their passion fruit one. It's tasty!

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    Margaritas for 2. This one is their passion fruit one. It's tasty!

    La Esquinita - Tacos

    La Esquinita

    4.3(108 reviews)
    2.7 mi•North Oakland
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    Super fun little spot on the corner. Bright pink building. We ordered one chilaquiles verde. Huge…read moreplate, steaming hot, delicious!!!! Great value. Thank you!

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

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    La Esquinita - Carne Asada Taco

    Carne Asada Taco

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    Tacos Oscar - chips & salsa morita

    Tacos Oscar

    4.4(317 reviews)
    1.8 mi•Mosswood, Temescal, North Oakland

    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

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    Side seating entrance

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    Don't be like me. provide your tostada with a strong support system

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    Bombera - Pozole: comforting and tasty

    Bombera

    4.1(557 reviews)
    4.3 mi•Dimond District, Lower Hills
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    Love, love, love. We went for my birthday and I picked this place off of a short list I have saved…read morefor some time. I could only get a 8PM seating for 3 but we decided to get there at 7ish and see if they would seat us early. They were able to! However I will say the place was pretty packed. We were seated in the covered patio area and it was plenty fine with a jacket and they did have heat. We went a little crazy and I will say for three people we ordered WAY too much but we're foodies and wanted to try it all. We started out with the pluot salad, spicy carrots and a bowl of pozole. I ordered a passion fruit margarita. For mains we ordered the duck verde mole and the filet huarache. For desert we order the pot de crème (chocolate with an almond cookie). Everything was flavorful perfection. I actually think the salad and the carrots were my favorite. Hearty potions on everything btw. Inside is beautifully decorated and it has a party vibe. I brought the food home for my guys, even my 13 year old ate it up.

    I've been only a few times before, but last night I dined closer to the end of the night and it was…read morenot great. I was even more surprised to see that chef Dominica was there. Our fish tacos and chips were both clearly fried in oil that was too cold. Both were super greasy, and I found the fish taco batter not to be fully cooked. The chips seemed soaked in grease or not properly drained. I was shocked! The tostadas and beet dish were good, but not great. Extremely loud environment.

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    Bombera - Inside main room

    Inside main room

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

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

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    Interior looking out

    The Taco Panzon - mexican - Updated October 2026

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