Massive bean and cheese burrito! Fast and friendly service; greeted me and let me know they will be right with me. Points! The flavor, portion for price, and wonderful agua frescas (watermelon, my fav!) consumed it so fast I didn't even get to the picture lol Will definitely be back! Thanks! read more

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I ordered from Todos Cantina via DoorDash after reading about chef Nolberto Martinez and his family's culinary reputation in the Bay Area. Given that background, what arrived at my door was honestly shocking. The burrito was cold, greasy, bizarrely thick and lumpy, and filled with some of the lowest-quality meat I've ever been served by a restaurant. Multiple bites literally had to be spit out. On top of that, the advertised ingredients (sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole) were completely missing. What arrived was basically a dense tube of cheap rice and rubbery meat. At first I assumed this must have been a one-off disaster. Then I started reading the Yelp reviews. And suddenly a pattern emerged: stale chips, stale tacos, food making people sick, delivery orders arriving wrong or poorly made, hostile service interactions, customers being spoken to aggressively, and an overall sense that quality control has completely collapsed. One reviewer even described an employee asking if they "wanted to fight." Another described disputing charges over incorrect orders because the food quality was so poor. What makes this especially disappointing is that the restaurant presents itself as a serious modern Bay Area Mexican concept tied to an admired culinary name. Instead, the actual execution feels careless, inconsistent, and deeply below the standards the restaurant markets itself on. Restaurants can survive a bad night. What they cannot survive is the perception that nobody cares anymore. Right now, that is exactly the impression Todos Cantina gives off. Frankly, this is an embarrassment to the legacy and reputation associated with the Martinez name. I truly hope someone steps in and turns this place around, because based on my experience (and many others here) things have gone badly off the rails. read more

One of my new favorite Mexican restaurants in the Bay Area with a great happy hour! The chicken chili nachos were DELICIOUS and so filling! The only thing I did not like was the chipotle aioli, so I would remove this next time. This was only $7 during the happy hour, which is sooo worth it for the taste and portion. We actually placed the order like 2 minutes before happy hour started at 3pm (since we didn't know of the happy hour) and the server was kind enough to manually give us the happy hour price. They have a couple other $7 food items on the happy hour menu as well as $7 alcoholic drinks! We also ordered the crispy chicken taco. I was a little alarmed by the price at first, but when the food was delivered, I understood why. This was a MASSIVE taco and definitely worth $7.50! The taco was stuffed with flavorful grilled chicken, pico de gallo, and a huge dollop of guacamole. I was also pleasantly surprised that there was cheese in the taco! I like how you place your order via a QR code on the table and pay for it through your phone. You also grab water for yourself. It leads to an efficient dining experience. This is a great spot for introverts who don't like ordering with a server, LOL. They also have a counter for take-out orders only. While we dined at a table, there wasn't a notes section to indicate I wanted to place another order for takeout. So I went to the counter to order it. It would be nice to see them update the ordering system to indicate dine-in or takeout! I really want to come back to try their impossible (vegetarian) chorizo. I highly recommend coming to Todos if you're craving mexican food or looking for a great happy hour! read more

Todos - Crispy pollo asado (chicken) taco - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Todos Cantina is located on the corner of Valdez & 23rd Street. There is mostly street parking (metered and 2-hour parking) and parking garages nearby. The interior is festive and brightly decorated. A full bar on one side and kitchen on the other side. They offer inside and outside seating. Two separate single-user men and women's restrooms. The food looked good from what I saw. Though, I only ordered an Agua Fresca Sandia (Watermelon). Affordable, refreshing and delicious. Support your local business. read more

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Quality/Quantity - We almost did NOT come today. After circling for parking 3+ times, I told my family if we don't find a space this last drive by, we will go to a different place for dinner and a different brewery! Got lucky and parked two blocks away. We also went to Lovely's restaurant and Two Pitchers Brewing premises. See pictures and other 5 star Yelp reviews. The last time I was here was for an amazing Yelp event in August of 2023! Only stopped by for their Happy Hour; see pictures. A good deal. Had the following margaritas - Casa, classic, mango, cilantro. Ambiance - Decent size location. The other side of the restaurant has a to-go counter. No parking! See above. Open 7 days a week, from 11am to 8pm, 9pm, or 10pm; see Yelp or their website. Service - Good. Catering available. Price - Great prices during Happy Hour! Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2022. If it was NOT for the parking, I/we would come more often. read more

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This is a lovely restaurant with quirky wall art and a welcoming atmosphere. Both indoor and outdoor seating were available when I came by for dinner this past Saturday. I sat myself, then ordered via the digital dine-in QR code at the table (alternatively guests can order at the bar or counter). My order was ready in just 3 minutes. So fast and easy, with friendly and professional service by staff. Got the steak quesadilla without guacamole, a simple dish with great presentation and even better taste. It was definitely thicker than a typical quesadilla, and just the right size to fill my hunger without overeating. The meat was juicy, and there was a generous amount of cheese and sour cream stuffed into the golden crisp tortilla. It came with two sauces on the side, red and green. I preferred the latter. Neither was really spicy but this one was less pungent. All in all, it was a delicious meal. read more

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Had delivery from here. Solid carne asada tacos. Great sauces. Limes can be a little dry. I appreciate the grilled jalapeno peppers.

Todos is a friendly, community-oriented spot with plenty of seating, a bar and great vibes all around! The staff is very friendly and accommodating as well. As it was our first time ordering, they patiently walked us through the process and provided great recs for us to try. The food portions are generous here! I tried the quesadilla suiza con carnitas and it was so filling and delicious. The meat was tender and the cheese was nice and melty. The churro bites remind me of a pillowy beignet that are delicately coated with the cinnamon sugar mixture and dunk perfectly into the chocolate and caramel sauces. I didn't get to try the drinks this time but that's my goal for next time! I highly recommend checking this place out for a great time. read more

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Stopped by during the week during lunch. There was no wait. I was helped immediately. The customer service was good. I ordered 3 chicken tacos and a horchata. The horchata was really good. The chicken tacos were filled which was nice. I wish they had a little more flavor. I enjoyed the green salsa. The location is really cute. They have outdoor seating as well. read more

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I just got to try Todos the other day. They have some outdoor tables that are spaced pretty far apart but since it's on the sidewalk, you would still have passersby walk by you and it's also a little scary of an intersection since there are many almost car accidents that happen out there - I witnessed several, as well other incidents of cars honking, in the span of about 1.5 hours. Crispy impossible chorizo taco, crispy: I was hesitant at first with it being a $7 taco, but pleasantly surprised by how large this taco was. They included a good amount of impossible meat, which is seasoned, so that carried the bulk of the flavor of the taco. Since I had chosen the "crispy" option, they actually put two taco shells, one soft tortilla and then a hard crispy shell outside of that. Agua fresca, pina: I liked this a lot, it was fruity without being overpoweringly sweet and it was a generously large size. Chips and salsa: The chips are alright, they taste at least somewhat salted which I appreciated. I did find that with the dips provided, it was somewhat manageable to scoop up salsa or guac, but very hard to scoop of the black bean sauce since it was very liquidy, and it was slightly spicy. It was a ton of chips, so I would recommend having at least a few people to share it. But it was pretty good amount of food for the price. Fries: They were fine, but I wish they were crispier personally since they were more on the thick and soft side. I only tried the fries since it was part of an order of chicken tenders and fries. Overall, pretty good food and I'm glad they have multiple vegetarian options, including having impossible meat options since I prefer to have some sort of protein or meat alternative instead of only vegetables. read more

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Todos, so nice to meet ya! I'm always on the hunt for a spot that I can share a marg with a girlfriend while snacking on chips/guac/salsa. Have I found my new spot? Todos is located in Uptown Oakland..a spot that seems almost forgotten about ~ located on Valdez Street, there's plenty of metered parking, new developments, and if you may remember, Modern Times (and a few other spots used to inhabit this area pre pandemic times). BUT, Todos is a colorfully vibrant and lively establishment that beams good vibes, fresh Mexican food, and all the happy hour feels. We did the Cucumber-Cilantro Margarita and Mezcal Piña. Amazing! The marg was light and crisp, the mezcal smoky, and loved the hint of grilled pineapple and Fresno chili. Looked super pretty in a glass too :) Food-wise we asked for recs and they mentioned to get the carne asada. So we ordered street style tacos and the quesadilla suiza (both with carne asada). Comforting, delicious, and packed with juicy flavor. I also heard their signature queso dip is delicious (peep the Queso Fundido with Oacaxa cheese and Wagyu Beef Chorizo) as well as the Southwest Salad to share. Most recently someone asked me where they could grab a California Burrito and surprise, Todos is also your place for that! Next to the restaurant/bar, they also have a grab & go which was really hoppin' while we were there. There's a kids menu and something cool on the dessert menu for my Oakland peeps..a node to Gregory's desserts across the street with an item of theirs on the menu. Exterior seating as well. I would love to come back on a weekend, happy hour, or just to try more items from the menu. The burrito bowl is calling my name! Quick and friendly service, yummy food, fair pricing, awesome vibe. Perfect spot to also watch a game. read more

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This is one of my favorite local spots. We ordered mango margaritas, quesabirria tacos, 3 flautas, a side of rice and refried black beans and churros for dessert. The servers were friendly and helpful. All of the food was served fresh and was really good. read more

Todos - mango margarita - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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Food is good! Drinks are good! Staff were awesome!!! Nice and clean location with a free flow of energy moving through the building. I like this business!!! read more

Perhaps it's an unfair comparison, but my immediate reaction when I entered the spacious premises was "Oh, it's Chevy's". That's not necessarily a bad thing as that was likely my introduction to Mexican cuisine way back when. Jamie W and I were taking a stroll around Lake Merritt when I recalled reading an online article about Nolberto Martinez, Jr., the general manager who gained a local following for his housemade menudo and pozole at his previous restaurant. Menudo sounded great. It was Sunday, so I thought for sure, they'd be serving it, and if not, certainly pozole. It just wasn't my day because it turned out they didn't prepare either soup. Bummer. Well, we stuck around and tried three of their other dishes. Jamie ordered the $14.95 Chicken Burrito Bowl, a by-the-numbers mix of pollo asado, Spanish rice, refried black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole (Photo 9). He deemed it pretty good. Still in the shadow cast by the absent menudo, I went for the $13.95 Chicken Tortilla Soup, a bowl of chicken soup with a base of tomatoes and onions and topped with jack cheese, avocado, lime, and of course, tortilla strips (Photo 7). Perhaps it was the way it was blended but the overall flavor was a bit in the bland side. I preferred my other order, the $20.95 Caesar Salad with Carnitas. It was simply made with romaine and kale were mixed with Caesar dressing. Parmesan, diced avocado, and croutons were tossed in, and a good-sized serving of shredded pork was placed on top (Photo 8). For me, this was a nice mix of flavors I wasn't expecting I'd like but I did with the carnitas lending the salad a smoky flavor. I'd definitely come back for that and hopefully there will be Norberto's menudo to savor on the next visit. I can only hope...or I can just call. OK, maybe it's not really a Chevy's knock-off. FOOD - 3 stars...the chicken dishes were predictably decent enough, but the carnitas really enhanced the salad AMBIANCE - 4 stars...got a booth, so we had plenty of elbow room and a good purview of the surrounding art SERVICE - 3 stars...no menudo? no pozole? TOTAL - 3 stars...I'd give it another try to see the possibilities RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2ObVcpQKASF read more

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There was a DoorDash promotion if you were dining in, so we just came here and tried it out. I had the ceviche and street tacos, but the ceviche seemed a bit too soupy, and it only came with shrimp. The tacos are mediocre, it's just ok. read more

Todos - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

We found out about Todos from a Doordash promotion that was dine-in. Parking was difficult to find on a Friday evening, but the restaurant had open tables, which was great news. I decided to try the ceviche which seems to be new on their menu. Personally, I was not a huge fan of the ceviche. My standard for ceviche might be quite high as I've had ceviche from Canta Rana in Lima Peru, but this was such a far cry. It was mostly shrimp and a little too soupy. The chips were just alright as well. read more

Todos - ceviche and chips - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

street tacos (carnitas) -- used doordash dining out to get discounts! these tacos were solid but nothing spectacular (i live in the mission...). single tortillas but came with a solid portion of carnitas inside, along with some pickled carrots, jalapenos, and peppers. i really enjoyed their salsas, especially the roasted / smoky one! read more

Todos - (3) STREET TACO - carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Order from a counter or from a QR code at the table. Inside is lively, lots of people on an early Friday evening. We ordered from the HH menu: two Baja fish tacos (the QR Toast app says it's mahi mahi, their website says corvina). They were a good size as was the crispy taco with carnitas. The tortilla wasn't crispy but the flavors were good. The salsas, while tasty, had no chili heat at all. Very mild. The HH margarita was good, but the paloma was pink and tasteless. I don't think there was anything grapefruit in it. The service consisted of bringing food and drinks to the table, which was pretty quick and friendly! Overall it's a decent spot. read more

Don't order food from Uber Eats. I no longer order from todos delivery for they don't care about the quality of the food or follow direction. Example I ask for no pico in guacamole. The guacamole had pico. I disputed the charge with my credit card. However, Uber made me pay todos to keep the account active. It's a recession people ofer food as luxury. read more

Delicious food, excellent service, beautiful atmosphere, and incredible music. I love it here. The Quesabirria was delicious, perfectly cooked meat with excellent flavor. Chips and salsa were a great appetizer. The Mango Margarita was flavorful. Just a great place to eat, drink, and hang out with friends or family. read more

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I love the food , Rio is the best bartender . I love that she knows my drinks Happy hour is the best .. Omg the tacos are bomb read more

If you haven't visited Todos and you live in the Bay Area, you're officially a criminal. The law of the land requires you stop by and try it. If you know, you know & if you don't, it's best you find out. Manager Beto Martinez has a longstanding presence in the Oakland community serving up some of the best Mexican food in the Bay & has been bringing so much life to this place with homemade, handcrafted recipes made in the tradition of the family who passed it on to him. I love the taste of legacy, don't you? What's good, you're wondering? EVERYTHING! Personally, I'd start with the Pozole and the fire salsa that goes with it. Unmistakably, the best Pozole in all of Oakland. I came in with my kid who is a picky eater & they approved of the burrito. If I remember correctly, they have a kids menu! For the grown ups, the cocktails here are spectacular, well balanced & served up by some of the friendliest folks. There is ample space at the bar and the vibrant colors n artwork on the walls definitely add a touch to the ambiance of the place. Consider it a destination that would mark your experience of the best of the best in Oakland eats. read more

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Decided to treat myself again for lunch and had the chicken mission burrito. Consistently good as always and staff are very friendly. I noticed there are QR codes on the tables for ordering/menu now. It's nice to notice changes and updates in a restaurant. read more

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This place knows how to Taco Tuesday! Love the vibes of this restaurant, super spacious, and tons of food and drinks to choose from. I had carne asada and carnitas tacos and they were delicious. I love how they give you plenty of meat and the salsa elevates them even more. Definitely check out their menu as they have a solid happy hour and Tuesday specials. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

Todos - (3) STREET TACO - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

I had one of the most unexpectedly amazing dating experiences at Todos in Oakland, a place I had never been to before. We stopped in the day after Christmas while riding our scooters, just looking for a quick drink and it turned into something truly special. From the moment we arrived, the openness and warmth of the staff stood out. They happily let us park our scooters next to our table and made us feel genuinely welcome. The vibe was relaxed, inclusive, and comfortable right away. We ordered food expecting something casual, but it was surprisingly excellent- thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. And then came the cocktails... oh my god. Bartender Lilo is incredibly gifted. The way he balances flavors is unreal. Each drink felt like a perfectly crafted, orgasmic experience. Truly some of the best cocktails I've had, and absolutely worth returning for again and again. We also had the pleasure of chatting with Sammy, who delivered our food. He was friendly, attentive, and added to the overall warmth of the experience. Between the exceptional customer service, fantastic food, and orgasmic cocktails, this place completely exceeded expectations. We will absolutely be back! read more

So much potential! Not a fan of the wheat wrap for burritos. Chips delicious, salsa very good. Atmosphere so cute but could be taken up a notch if they had a waiter section for date night and then a to go/fast casual side. The vibe is like we didn't want to hire wait staff post covid but here is a gorgeous restaurant. Would come back and would bring a bigger group for a more fun atmosphere. It was pretty empty. read more

First time to try Todos. I often notice how busy they are, tables out on the sidewalk, esp during happy hour time. Ours was a last minute decision, late night. Love the interior decor, the music, overall vibe and the bar design. I wished for fish tacos but not on the menu this day, they did offer shrimp tacos however. We enjoyed the chips, guacomole, flautas and enchiladas. The meat in both main dishes was a bit bland but I didn't mind. The side salad was really delicious, I could have a whole bowl of that another time. Margarita selections were nice but drinks were a bit weak compared to other places we've tried. I will try again another time - I have my eye on the Birria!! If I lived in this neighborhood I would be a frequent guest here for sure! read more

Todos - Love the mural - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Food is bad, taste so bad, over priced, they charge you more after you check out. I got stomachache after eating here

This place is great for your stomach and your wallet! The counter service and food servers are very friendly and easygoing. They have a great happy hour ($7 margaritas!), although unfortunately we got here too late today. They also play some nice salsa tunes if you want to dance in the aisles while you're waiting for your order... read more

I went with my daughter on Sunday for happy hour and we sat at the bar. This is a lovely place with outdoor seating as well as indoor. Really nice bar, a wonderful bartender, and excellent food. We had the chicken nachos with fresh chips that stayed crunchy. It was enormous! Big enough to fill us both. Delicious drinks and a large selection of tequila. Big TVs at the bar if you're into sports, but plenty of regular seating if you're not. I recommend! read more

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Pleasantly surprised the food was YUM & the service was fantastic . Will happily return read more

The churro beignets go so crazy, I would probably eat those before eating anything else so that they are hot and fresh and you're not full. They're THAT good. I took a break from my burrito to eat all the beignets. It's just a little pricey in my opinion, (I had a burrito and the beignets and it came out to around $35 with tax) so be prepared to pay a little more if you have 2+ people. All the food was delicious! Don't know if I'd come back for a burrito but I'll definitely be back for the beignets! read more

I'm not sure why this place has so many good reviews. The service was good and everyone who worked here was nice. However, the crispy tacos had no crunch at all--just stale--and I couldn't finish them. My son ordered flautas, but they weren't crispy at all and he wouldn't eat them. I added chicken to a kids' quesadilla and it came out to $15, which felt overpriced. I wouldn't recommend this place, but of course that's just my personal opinion. I even paid for parking just to come here, so overall it was very disappointing. read more

Todos - Stale "crispy" tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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I love this place. Super fresh food, good drink selection, super friendly service. Perfect for a quick bite and a drink! Solid carne asada, shrimp, and salmon burritos or tacos. Straight forward and good. If you're looking for taco shop vibes, this isn't it. We love it for "hey let's pretend to eat healthy an have a nice carne asada burrito that won't make me feel like shit" kind of mood. They also have great habenero salsa you have to ask for. read more

I have been a customer at Todos Cantina for years since I work nearby, and I want to start by saying that this experience does not reflect the many positive visits I've had in the past. However, what occurred during my most recent visit was serious enough that I feel obligated to bring it to management's attention. My group was seated at the bar as they mainly came in for drinks. One friend placed their food order at the ordering counter without any issue. I then approached the same counter to place my order as well. The employee working there refused to take my order and told me that I had to order online, despite the fact that I was already inside the restaurant and other customers before me had ordered normally at the counter. Wanting to understand why I was being treated differently, my friend and I calmly approached him to ask what the issue was and why he did not want my business. He responded by asking, "Do you want to fight me?" For context, I was simply trying to order food. I am not about confrontation, but I do believe in fairness and equal treatment, and the situation immediately felt hostile and unnecessary. I was shocked and attempted to de-escalate the interaction, explaining that I only wanted to place my order. Instead, the employee continued behaving in a hostile and dismissive manner, pointing toward my group and telling me to "go there and cry." I understand that it was a busy weekend in the city, although the restaurant was not over capacity. Still, no circumstance justifies speaking to a customer in this way. I have never filed a complaint like this before, but this interaction crossed a line. Customers should never be treated in an aggressive or confrontational manner. Based on this experience, I do not believe this individual should remain in a public-facing role. At this point, I would not feel comfortable returning on my own for lunch, as I usually do, while this person is working there. When I spoke with another employee, a bartender, and asked to speak with a manager to report the situation, I was told that no manager was on site at the time, which was also concerning. I do want to thank the bartender who took the time to listen to me and do his best to offer a solution in the moment. However, this situation needed to be formally brought to management's attention. As someone who has supported this business for years, I am sharing this feedback because I know this behavior does not represent the standard of service Todos Cantina is known for. I respectfully request that management review this incident and take appropriate action. I would appreciate being contacted directly to confirm how this matter has been addressed so that I can feel safe returning and continue recommending the restaurant. read more

My experience with Todos was very positive and I'll definitely be saving this as my go-to restaurant for Mexican style food in Oakland! I ordered the Burrito Bowl with Carnitas, and a side of chips (although I think they give you chips already). The bowl was huge and it was fantastic! I love eating them with chips, and the chips there were pretty good, but exceptionally yummy paired with my burrito bowl! I even forgot to make an alteration to my bowl, but ended up loving all the ingredients inside it because they all pair so well together! The service was also top notch; Our servers were all very nice, the service was very quick, and they were very friendly the entire time, even helping us take a group photo! They have a lot of seats for people to go in groups, and it's in a nice little spot in Oakland in close proximity to the Lake. I would definitely recommend Todos to anyone in the downtown Oakland area, because I'll definitely be going back as well to try more! read more

Todos - CARNITAS BURRITO BOWL - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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Always has seating available when I go. Very friendly service. Can't really go wrong with their menu, everything I've had has been great. Well spaced seating with modern decor, very clean as well. read more

Todos - QUESABIRRIA - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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Portion wise for price: okay -- didn't realize Oakland started adding 4% surcharge like SF. Grilled fish taco was the best of the 3. Would definitely just get that again. Baja fish taco was a bit too oily but the guac & salsa helped. However this taco fell apart very easily from the sauce. Carnitas mission burrito was fine, meat was good and tender but flavor was lacking and super oily. Needed a lot of salsa to get flavor & cut through grease. read more

Todos - BAJA FISH TACO SOLO - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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Todos has been my go-to basically since they opened! Partially because it is the closest restaurant to my house, but also because it's fantastic! The food is consistently delicious, and they serve generous portions sizes. It's a casual environment, approachable menu, with top notch customer service. Their super tacos are my favorite, but I've heard their burritos are amazing as well. I hardly ever have room for dessert, but the key lime pie is a must! But my favorite hour to go: happy hour! Variety of margs to pick from, and a ton of food items! Trust me, this will be your new go-to happy hour spot. read more

Todos - GF key lime pie! - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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I've ordered delivery from Todos more than I'd like to admit, but that can be said of a lot of restaurants so welcome to my review! I came here in Cinco de Mayo. Not a lot was going on, but the block party Todos had was advertised over the weekend so I figured I'd check it out. It was very busy with vendors, music, people and other activities on Valdez St. After getting on the waitlist we were seated within ten minutes. It was bustling with people inside, but they seemed to be going a pretty good job of crowd control. After we were seated the waiter came much faster than I thought they would considering how many tables they had. NO complaints in service. We were served quickly with our drinks followed but the chips, guacamole and salsa trio. Around the time we were finishing up with the appetizer our meals came out. I ordered the grande chicken tacos and a side of beans and rice. The amount of guacamole is what makes these tacos just a tad bit more than delightful. I think my chicken was grilled but I really can't remember - it tasted like it so maybe it was pollo asado. Also, the drinks were pretty good too. I ordered the mango margarita and he ordered the Cadillac margarita. The customer service was really great. I have to say, good customer service in as busy of a spot as this is normally average. We expect the wait to be longer and for drinks to come from the bar about 20 minutes late but nope! Fast service, cheer, a smile, filling food and a person who seems to like what they do. She had red short hair and glasses so this is a shout out to her. Thanks for your amazing customer service on cinco de mayo read more

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