I had a really lovely unexpected dinner here after spin class. The instructor suggested this place…read moreand I was not disappointed. We ordered so many things and everyone enjoyed their meal. We started with the chips and guacamole and some drinks. I had a nice mezcal Paloma, my friend tried the smokey don Carlitos (which is delivered with much dramatic flair), and 2 others has the mango bourbon drink. For dinner I had the delicous fish tacos, others ordered the pooled, spicy tostaditas, nachos, chicken tacos,.... The food was fresh, hot, and delicous. You could taste the attention to detail in the food and the commitment to fresh and flavorful food. This was one of the best Mexican meals I've had in a long time. The ambiance was excellent also. I could tell that they just expanded into the space adjacent to the original restaurant and it was all very beautiful, clean, and elegant. I honestly felt a little scrubby in my workout clothes, but no one at the restaurant made me feel bad about my attire. This was an impromptu restaurant choice, so no one has time to go home and clean up. The service was also excellent. Emmanuel was our server and he was kind and attentive. He helped me choose my plates and even split the bill when I realized that I left my wallet at home and needed to pay with my phone. Highly recommended.

The food was outstanding and lunch was served up to 3pm. Clean and well kept venue. The wait staff…read morewas attentive without being intrusive! I had the Baja fish Tacos with Mexican slaw and a small side salad with mango dressing! OMG! So flavorful and a little messy to eat (fine by me). I finished every bite! My DH had carne asada tacos and really enjoyed them along with the salad. DH is not a big fan of Mexican food but enjoyed this meal! We walked away satisfied and full. Don't miss this spot when looking for a casual yet tasty place for a meal!! Would love to visit again next time I am in the area! Seriously - delicious! Now I need to take a long walk or a nap! Bueno comida!

The food is exelente the music and the customer service ... 100% the best…read moreThe food really fresh, the salad crispy and nice . The place is really clean and spacious I'll definitely bring my whole family here

The restaurant itself was super cute. The staff were just friendly enough but not really overly…read morefriendly. They all seemed very overwhelmed to be honest. That being said the Papito sandwich was delicious. I would go back for that sandwich alone. My boyfriend had three tacos. The fish taco was really really good he said. The Al pastor and carnitas tacos were average. The yuka fries were not that good tbh. Very bland. The maduros were really really good. Overall would go back.

Last time I visited Tacos Sinaloa was in 2025. I ordered a carne asada burrito, and was left…read moresomewhat dissatisfied. I'd thought the place had lost its touch, but maybe it was just an off day. Today in May of 2026 I've managed to visit while it's a slow day, and I was pleasantly satisfied with my food. I ordered a Carnitas burrito, and it was just as delicious as I'd remembered it one decade ago. While I was eating the first half of my burrito I was thinking "this is good, but burritos are good.. is it better than other burritos I've had, and why?" Something is different about burritos at Tacos Sinaloa, the food reflects that of some regional tacos trucks scattered throughout the East bay, but they're very distinct in how well they're capable of doing this style of Mexican food. As I said earlier- burritos are good. I think they are good because everything tastes good together, but not all burritos are created equal. The first thing that stood out to me about my burrito was the tortilla. It's not your standard tortilla, and it's nothing extravagant, but it seemed intentional. The tortilla is softer, thinner, and it holds up, but it's not chewy. It's there and it soaks up the oils and it doesn't take away from anything. In my experience, a bad tortilla can make a burrito less enjoyable. This tortilla adds in that it's barely there and it's pleasant because it soaks up the flavors without detracting. On the insides, the beans and rice can give or take away depending on where you get your burrito from. At Tacos Sinaloa on this particular day, the beans and rice did not take away from the burrito. The pinto beans were plum and creamy, and tasted like pintos. No nonsense- they added because they didn't subtract, I could go on about grainy beans or starchy over seasoned bean liquid, but NONE OF THAT HERE. The rice had perfect texture. It almost like 'al dente', but not in a chewy way, it had just enough rice texture and didn't get in the way of the other ingredients. It was mildly seasoned with your classic Mexican rice (aromatic tomato broth like flavor). No nonsense, no unnecessary spices, not over saturated in liquid, or turned to mush. Just good simply season rice. Cheese and sour cream- Salty Mexican cheese, presumably Oaxaca or something similar. Adds little salty flavor explosions throughout the burrito. Sour cream, added tangy acidity that cuts through the fatty ness making it taste more lively. Of coarse, the lovely creaminess. If you're not having your burrito with these I'm very sorry for you. The star of the show- The Carnitas here is just done right. It's not over seasoned with anything, it just tastes like melty delicious braised pork shoulder, then fried to accentuate it with crispy mallard bits that surprise you throughout the burrito. Towards the end of my experience I came to the conclusion that what makes a Tacos Sinaloa burrito good is that its ingredients forward- each ingredient tastes good on its own, and that can't be said for all burritos. It's not a burrito for the sake of being a burrito. All the ingredients seem intentionally chosen so that none get in the way of one another. I want to say they make the meat the star of the show, but even if you were to have a bean and rice and cheese + sour crème burrito here it would be an exceptional burrito, which is a testament to their culinary philosophy. Last but not least- yes they have salsa, and of coarse it's good, and I love that they give lemon slices with your food - it's another small intentional detail that they offer lemon instead of lime. Carnitas burrito 5/5. Sinaloa overall 4/5 because of inconsistency.

Came to try the tacos since everyone keeps talking about how good this place was. To be honest,…read morethey're alright. Their meat is a little salty. I think the best items were their fish taco with the pico de callo, and their ceviche. Their frescas tasted a little artificial, but still refreshing.

My go-to Mexican spot in Berkeley. Wonderful patio outside (and free parking behind the building),…read morehouse-made salsa, $13 burritos, and some of the best carnitas I've ever had. Order at counter - seating options are mainly outside on the patio with just a few tables inside. Chips aren't included in the order unfortunately, but worth it to spend a few bucks on chips and salsa! The burritos here are hefty, try them with the carnitas. Not too oily, crisp edges and tender in the middle... the dream. Their fried fish tacos are FRESHLY fried which is a world of difference - hefty portion. I tend to get their grande tacos, they're a meal in itself. A good way to try their different meats too! Their menudo is something special, worth the price with an ample helping of tripe and fresh veg. Can't go wrong here. Kind workers, great outdoor ambiance especially with summer coming up, and good prices compared to many other berkeley spots.

THE BEST MEXICAN in Berkeley!!!…read more My home away from home. Super friendly vibe and amazing food. The plátanos tropicales are served with this super duper yummy white sauce. For lunch, I usually get a veggie burrito with extra pico, guacamole, and sour cream. It's $17 and change, but I get two meals out of it (unless my husband gets to the leftovers before me). Plus they have this lovely outdoor patio with tables both in the shade and sun and complimentary green and red salsa. Best of all - they allow dogs!! That factor alone puts this place in my top three or maybe even top two lunch spots in Berkeley, lol. Our doggie soaks up the attention of the dozens of adoring fans.

Cute and funky back area is great for drinks or dinner on a warm day/evening. It's covered so not…read moresure if it might even work when it's cold. The inside consists of a long bar with a handful of tables. Inside or out, you order and pay at the bar with food/drinks brought to your table. We came with friends, expecting just a happy hour drink and apps but ended up staying much longer. We shared chips and guacamole, nachos and a vegan oyster mushroom ceviche. The ceviche was a surprising standout to myself and my friend who is a meat-eater. Chips were perfect with the yummy guac and nachos. Staff informed us in advance of a private party so we had time to sit outside then move inside.

This was my first time eating an arepa and El Patio blew my mind! Nestled on San Pablo, parking can…read morebe a little bit challenging. But don't let that turn you away from enjoying good vibes and even better food. Order at the bar and choose either the super cute back patio or inside seating. There's colorful decor everywhere, plus a full bar and a photo booth! We got two drinks, two arepas and the guac and salsa. The masarepa flatbread was so fluffy, dense, and moist with a crispy exterior. The arepas were both loaded up with super flavorful filling that was so addicting. The guac is a bit on the citrusy side with the lime, but I loved it! Will def come back especially as the weather gets warmer!

I love Casa Latina, the food is fresh I especially love their tres leche cake-amazing! And their…read moretaco dorado, also chips are warm, guacamole and salsa are fresh. It is the best Mexican food I have had in the Oakland/Berkeley area.

I'm very disappointed with this place. It used to be one of my favorites, but the quality keeps…read moregetting worse, and this last visit was the final straw. I ordered the enfrijoladas, and to start with, the presentation was terrible, not appetizing at all. It literally looked like tortillas with a few spoonfuls of beans thrown on top. And as a Mexican, I can absolutely tell when refried beans come from a can... the flavor tasted artificial and completely lacked seasoning. On top of that, the dish was supposed to come with avocado, and it didn't even have that. My husband ordered a burrito, and it was also extremely bland, flavorless, and the portions were surprisingly small for the price. It's honestly sad to see a place that used to be worth visiting now serving food with so little care, flavor, or effort in presentation and quality. I really hope they pay attention and improve, because this place is definitely not what it used to be.

They have really amazing Latin food here like your fried fish tacos and I really like their fried…read morefish plate which I highly recommend. . The fish plate had a hold ride for me the fish also it comes with some side salad and a scoop of rice and two pieces of plantain and it was only under $15 which is very affordable. . My friends got the fried fish tacos and they loved it but they love the fried fish plate better because of how it was presented. . We also got some of their guacamole which was really good and everything here is very fresh and made to order. The Ambiance is casual nice and bright and cozy. The service is friendly and answer my questions when I had special requests. Thanks for reading and have a yelp-tastic day.

For lunch, our group headed to Cholita Linda. I was not aware of this location at the corner of…read moreUniversity Ave and Kala Bagai Way. I've always wanted to dine at one of the Cholita Linda locations but never had the chance so I was looking forward to lunch. The menu consists of side/appetizers, tacos, sandwiches, salads and plate items and drinks and desserts. You order at the counter and when your number is called, you pick up your food. The restaurant is bright, colorful and airy. They have a large dining room of tables, communal tables and bar counter for you to enjoy your food. There's a self-service station for water and utensils. I heard they were known for their tacos, especially their fish tacos. I ordered four tacos, baja fish, carnitas, carne asada, and pollo al pastor. Each taco is topped with a cabbage slaw with a baja crema. All the tacos were delicious, but the one I like the best was the baja fish with its large pieces of moist crispy fried fish. I will be getting this taco in the future. Some friends ordered the Cubano sandwich, pescado frito, Yuca fries and tostones con picadillo. Got to sample the fries and tostones and they were delicious. Glad I finally got to try the tacos at Cholita Linda and was not disappointed. I will for sure go to the one in my home town for the fish tacos and the pescado frito.

Tacos Oscar, Temescal, shipping container taco spot with a Michelin Bib Gourmand and zero…read morepretension about it. Menu changes constantly, written in chalk on the container door, you get what they feel like making that night and thats actually fine because its always good. Charred broccoli taco sounds like a prank until you eat it. The handmade tortillas are the real thing, fresh pressed, you can smell them from the sidewalk. Got the pork chile verde too, braised and saucy, didnt last long. Order at the window, grab the back patio, dont skip the salsa macha. 5 stars, the taco truck ordering skills ive been cultivating for years finally got tested and this place passed

Tacos Oscar is relatively unassuming when you view the restaurant from the street. Oscar is a small…read morestand with a relatively clean menu that doles out tacos, beverages, and a a few more bites. Tacos Oscar offers up slightly more upscale Tacos with nuanced ingredients and intense flavors. During my latest outing I went with the mushroom, barbacoa, and chile verde tacos. Each of my tacos was great, but the mushroom one stood out. The mushrooms were cooked perfectly and had a slight crunch which gave them an excellent texture. They were also incredibly well seasoned. My barbacoa and Chile verde tacos were also solid with some nice topping variation that helped mix up the flavors and texture. Oscar's service is good and straightforward. Place your order up front and either grab a table there or walk to their back patio. I LOVE the back area on a sunny day and would highly recommend it. Each taco here will run you about 5-6 bucks so don't be too suprised by the sticker shock. I would say 3-4 tacos is the ideal range depending on how hungry you are. Give them a try if you're ever in the Mosswood/Temescal area.