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University Taqueria

4.5 (32 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

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California Burrito
Seth E.

The location of this restaurant is where El Pollo Picante used to be, before joining up with Berserk Burger and moving across the street. The inside of the store is pretty small and can't really accommodate more than 5 people in terms of seating. However, it was alright as we ordered our food to go. I ordered the California Burrito and they asked me for my choice of meat and beans, so I got carne asada and pinto beans. The burrito is honestly massive, coming with a small bag of chips and two sauces as well. It's really juicy and is a good example of what a California Burrito should be. Each bite into it got better as I went along with my meal. It does get really oily by the end, but it's most likely due to all the juices trickling down the burrito as time went on. The chips were lightly salty and while I wish there could have been more, I was able to space them out pretty evenly throughout. I solely used the green sauce, which had a nice spice level to it. The service was really quick as there weren't that many people around ordering anyways. The restaurant is located on University Avenue, so there is street parking, but you may have to go out of your way to find that parking if the spots are taken up depending on the time of day.

Asada burrito
Joe B.

I must have hit this place on the wrong day. I had an asada burrito, and it was no bueno. The asada in my burrito was plagued with gristle. Every other bite was half trash. I also didn't care for the beans. I ate less than half of the burrito before throwing it away. My brother had the street tacos and he said they were good. The service is fine. It's a walk up counter so there really wasn't service to speak of. It's a small space so there are only a few tables inside and two more out front. It's right across from the UC Theatre which is a great venue.

Breakfast Burrito  vegetarian. Beans and guacamole instead of meat.
Ray R.

We were on a Breakfast Burrito binge. We were trying as many top-rated breakfast burritos as possible. We came across this place while waiting for another place. This place was better than the rest!!! Absolutely great!!! Go here as good, if not better, than all the other top-rated burrito places. They got our order wrong, but it's still AMAZING!!! I asked for toasted and Acado instead of guacamole. But they did not toast and put guacamole.

Chilaquiles 3$ dollars more for asada
William C.

Seen a sign outside and decided to grab a quick breakfast with my dad we placed an order for two chilaquiles with asada added. The lady accidentally charged us for 3 but quickly refunded me the money. After that the first red flag was the agua de Jamaica had a weird tastes too it so I had to order a jarrito instead. Once out food came out we noticed the asada was shredded which is always bad but this was tasteless and dry. The chilaquiles where cold as soon as they hit the table red sauce had weird sour taste. Beans tasted like canned beans we were only able to eat little less than half of the food until we had to walk out. Maybe it was just our order but idk how people say this place is good

Chicken Meat Quesadilla
Ben F.

This is my personal FAVORITE Mexican spot in Berkeley! I wish they were open for dinner. I've only been here once because it's only open from 9 to 3, but I will return. The chicken quesadilla (pictured) was so good and they hook it up! Service is incredible and LIGHTYEARS ahead of inferior competitors in the surrounding area. I love University Taqueria. Check them out!

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1 year ago

Shrimp taco is so fresh and delicious. As well as the Nacho supreme. Please try it.

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Good fresh food fast and efficient service with a great variety of sauces and sides this is my go to lunch spot highly recommend

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Dis food HEAT watched the Yankees game while eating try the super/regular pollo asado burrito and tacos

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Amazing. Best Mexican food I've ever had. My family all thinks the same! I never leave reviews haha it's just that good.

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Food was delicious, the service was wondrful, food was out quick and they were very nice. Definetly a good place to stop for food!

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