This is an order before you sit down kinda place. I ordered the Xingones Nachos with ground beef and it was fresh and delicious. The chips were fried fresh, and the ground beef was quality. I was hesitant to order ground beef nachos but it was great tasting & well made. I got full but couldn't stop eating them. I ordered a drink and nachos. The drink came out promptly and was simple but well constructed. Service was good and with care. It's mostly high top seating with seating at the bar as well, & maybe 1-2 half circles with comfy pillows. Parking is tough, plan to either circle or park a few blocks away. And remember is this bip city so I recommend Ubering. read more

Xingones Cantina - Xingones Nachos - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

I was visiting the area to spend time with family and didn't know many spots, but I'm really glad I came across Xingones Cantina. The vibe is great, and the food definitely delivers on flavor. We tried quite a bit--the first Friday taco, chicken sandwiches, Mexican hot dog, and asada tacos--and everything was honestly amazing. It was so good that we came back the next day before leaving town just to have it again. Service was about an 8/10. The only reason I didn't rate it higher was due to one moment that didn't sit right with me. I watched a waitress bring out fries to a guest, the guest started eating them, and then she came back to say it was a mistake and took them away after he was already halfway through. That just didn't feel very service-oriented. In a situation like that, it would have been better to acknowledge the mistake and let the guest keep the fries on the house. Taking back half-eaten food felt like poor judgment. That said, the overall experience was still very positive. Great atmosphere, great flavors, and definitely a spot I'd recommend checking out if you're in the area. read more

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This place is legit! Having grown up in SoCal, the California burrito is dear to my heart and in NorCal, I had yet to find one that tasted good it killed me. But then I found this spot and I am back home. Also the vibes are great. Bar is always full and it's great to see. We're lucky to live close by and enjoy this thriving lil spot in the neighborhood. Sports are always on and I love it. My partner gets their game plus good dinner. The night crew is especially our faves. read more

I love when I can rely heavily on a Yelp post to guide me to a place of authenticity. I was hungry and wanted place with something that offered a drink. I immediately logged into Yelp to discover this Cantina. It had a variety of options for me to choose from and a beautiful drink. It was an instant yes for me. The moment I entered I was greeted by a very kind server. He even commented on my green sweatsuit. The experience itself was amazing. The location is perfect on a beautiful day and the setting was just what I needed for a nice early afternoon bite. I would rate this place and food a 10/10. Definitely will be back again! read more

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Lively vibes combined with freshness Different twist to their nachos with fresh and creamy cheeses in top that compliment with protein of choice. We had the beef and it was sweet, savory, and tender. The street tacos were equally good. Great portion size. Will definitely return. read more

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This is such a cute little quick service spot in Oakland. It was a little confusing at first as the lady at the front told us we could sit wherever but didn't mention we needed to go up and order at the register so we sat for a bit before realizing that. I got the Xingones nachos and 2 tacos. The food was delicious! The mango passion fruit agua fresca was also really tasty! I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town! read more

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We don't live in Oakland, but we go to a lot of shows at the Fox, and every time we're in the city we go to Xingones! We've been going here since their old location that they shared with a bar, and we are so happy for them that they have expanded to a new location! The tacos and wings are our go to, I love the pollo tacos, nachos and burritos. There is a spicy sauce for the wings that is delicious. The service is friendly and the place is lively. They love sports here and have all the games on the TVs. They also make a great cocktail and michelada. We like to sit at the bar and chat with the bartender, we have always felt very welcomed here, great spot! read more

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First time and the food was great. Ordered 2 piece chicken and waffle. The 2 pieces of chicken can be random or your choice and made to order pieces, takes a 15 mins. The chicken (wings) were juicy and the fry was light and crispy. Comes with two waffles, they were a little doughy for me but they were good overall. Hot sauce and syrup were brought to the table. The vibe was great, full bar and family friendly, I would bring my young kids (2 and 5) here. Or even come here for a date night. read more

Xingones Cantina - 2 piece wings and waffles - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

The food is soooooo good!!!!! I'm a vegetarian and I had the veggie tocos and I must say they were some of the best veggie tocos I've had in a long time. The drinks were 10/10!!! I'll be back soon. The service was 10/10 and it's a super cute place to eat read more

I got the California Burrito with Carnitas and everything in it. It was a very well-packed burrito. Nicely sealed tortilla and wrapped in aluminum foil. I didn't have to rip apart layers and layers of aluminum foil since there was only one. The fries in the burrito are crinkle cut so there's an extra nice texture to it when you bite into it. The flavors were good but the sauce helps supplement it alot. It wasn't a very 'wet' burrito which I appreciated and the default does not come with rice which I also appreciated. The carnitas could have used a little more flavor but it was still nice and juicy. I couldn't help but finish the whole thing. Would come back to try other items! read more

Xingones Cantina - California Burrito - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Great atmosphere, food, and people. I had dinner here with my family and we enjoyed it. We had the chicken wings, California burrito, Street dog & fries, and street tacos. Prices are reasonable and food was good. read more

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Great food, beautiful restaurant. Always good service, I've been here twice so far. Found them on yelp and the reviews were true this place is super good. I recommend the burritos, but I've also tried the chicken and waffles 10/10 Will be back to try the drinks Such a beautiful atmosphere read more

Xingones Cantina - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

I've heard great things about the wings here at Xingones so I finally made some time to try it out for myself! Xingones offers fast casual dining and also has a bar. We opted for dine-in so we ordered at the front, took our number, and seated ourselves. Their decor is very vibrant yet feels cozy with how it's set up. There are some high top tables, couch seats, and normal tables. On the back wall, you'll see their logo, a great photo-op if you come with friends! This restaurant would be great for large gatherings as well. I'm not sure if they were understaffed when I was there, but it took a few minutes for someone to come take our order at the front. Once we ordered, we grabbed some water at the self-serve station and waited for about ten minutes. The food came out pretty quick! Our Xingones Nachos came out first, I was very excited to try the Picadillo on the nachos. It's one of my childhood favorites! The nachos were $14 and it came with a pretty decent serving, definitely enough for two people. It was topped with picadillo (stir fried ground beef and veggies), cotija cheese, sour cream, cilantro, onion, and had red salsa on the side. I'm not sure what kind of salsa it was, but it was pretty bland and rather oily. It did offer a nice contrast and character to the richness of the nachos which was nice. The nachos were plentiful, but rather than the toppings being layers between the chips, it was just smacked on top. So, once we got through the top layer of chips/topping we were left with a bunch of plain chips. The chips itself were very crispy and not too oily. For the wings, we got a Large (12 pieces) with two flavors (citrus hot and spicy Korean) which came with two ranch cups, carrots, and celery for $23. You could pay a few extra bucks for all flats or all drums but we like a nice variety. For me, the star of the wing platter was the ranch-- I really enjoyed how much dill they used in it! The wings were obviously fried, but were not crunchy at all and the meat was pretty dry and didn't have much flavor soaked into the meat itself even though the sauce was evenly coated. It also didn't feel like the wings were fried to order, but I could be wrong. Thankfully, the citrus hot sauce made the wings somewhat enjoyable. It was bright, flavorful, and seasoned well. The hot korean sauce was too one-note for me. The spice levels were both very mild, but that's okay! I am truly hoping it was just an off day for Xingones, as many of my friends have told me they come here just for the wings. Since it's down the road from me, I'll definitely come back to see what the rest of their menu has to offer. read more

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Extremely slow service. Takes forever to order because there is only 1 person taking orders and there is only 1 person making drinks. Takes away from the experience. read more

Super cute place, would definitely come back. I would like to try other food items. We had just finished eating so we weren't hungry enough to order more. The espresso martini was mid... not bold enough in coffee flavor. The way it is set up is you order before you sit, the gentlemen helping was a bit rude. Not sure what we could've done to get response with a bit of attitude. My friends also felt that way. But that won't deter me from coming back bc i can tell the vibes would be great. read more

Xingones Cantina - Nacho fries - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

The food was really good. We wanted Mexican food and I checked yelp. It's such a quaint little spot. I will be back.

Great atmosphere! Good drinks! Great vibes! I don't try the food it looked good from what I saw . I'll be back to try out the menu.

Quality has decreased the handful of times I have visited since it moved. Unfortunate! I have had tacos, fried chicken and today the CA burrito. Huge disappointment. The burrito was hella loose and wasn't even hot or warm to the touch. My cheese WAS NOT melted. I hate burritos that are not hot enough to melt shredded cheese and when it feels like contents are falling all over when you bite. Note to the owner: love you, love your restaurant and hope you work on the consistency! read more

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They Moved to 4th Street a few months back the cashier said. Off the bat the food is really good and they haveBig portions too. I was skeptical about the spicy Korean and hella hot wings but they were really good! The Cesar salad was alright. I liked that it was a big portions for the price but I think it could've used more cheese and croutons. I was given the choice if I wanted to switch the shrimp out for chicken no extra charge. They weren't stiff on the chicken portion which was really well seasoned. Definitely coming back to try their chicken and waffles read more

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So it's pretty obvious I love this place! I've even followed them over here to their 4th street location since they are no longer open over on Washington. No surprise there since the area is rapidly declining everyday bring more and more unhoused who seem to have drug issues. It's pretty sad to see because the area could be so great it has so much potential. So here we are again and I can't even lie they have the best fries! Crispy and delicious especially with the orange sauce! I could drink that stuff it's so good. Loving the new location too! Great space even more spacious, clean and just overall freshness! If you haven't already give this place a try! Especially on a game night where it's sure to be packed and all the TV's on! read more

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I set up a preset menu for my birthday luncheon. This was the perfect..Big atmosphere when you first walk in, clean, plenty of seatings and TV's to watch sports. The bar was completely well stocked. Prices were very reasonable. I would plan another event in the future. TY Xingones and staff read more

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This location used to be chop bar. There's a lot of apartment buildings around with a brewery across the street so it gets pretty busy at night with only street parking as your option if you drive here. The tables are first come first serve and you order at the cash register and they give you a number if you decide to dine in. Everything comes out pretty quick, especially if you order a drink from their bar. Everything on the menu sounded good, but I opted for their First Friday Taco, a piece of fried chicken on a taco topped with many things, and a street dog. All my friends laughed at me for getting a street dog, but they all stoped when they saw it and had some cuz it was loaded and it was really good. It also comes with a side of fries and I really like the crispyness and the seasoning they used on the fries. My friend got a carne asada taco and she said it's the best asada she's had, other than homemade ones. That is such a high compliment coming from her, so I trust and highly recommend getting a carne asada anything. But my rec goes to their First Friday Taco, it was nice and crispy with a lot of flavor to go with it. For a Thursday night, they were packed with people both dining in and buying to go. read more

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Gave this place another try and had a better experience. They left out ingredients last time but the food was still pretty damn good. This time they remembered the ingredients, but the overall food tasted better last time. Very weird. I ordered pickup and the food was ready ahead of schedule. Didn't stay and eat inside so no comments about the interior. Bumping this to a 3 for now but will come back again hoping the consistency improves. read more

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New Mexican restaurant that doubles as a sports bar in Jack London that has an excellent combination of food and beverages. The service is super quick and the portion sizes excellent. The flavor combination was really good and the salsas in particular stood out here to top your entree of choice with something yummy. Showed up on a Sunday afternoon during NFL season and the place certainly filled up by the time Sunday night football came on. People are still finding out about this place so come check it out now, it's only a matter of time before this place becomes a local favorite. There is a combination of high bar seating and tables for medium sized parties, it will easily get loud in here with the right amount of crowd. read more

This was one of my favorite spots until today. The owner was always hella cool so I'm shocked at the service I received. The short dark haired waitress with the blue highlights was rude. I asked if they did fried fish tacos and her rudely response was "NO" (aggressively). Lol, what's your problem lady? Never acknowledged me after that never checked on my order etc...not sure what I did to deserve that kind of attitude. I waited for my food as multiple people came in after me and ordered and received their food before me. Customer service goes a long way. read more

Food was good overall. Pricing is competitive. Took a while to take our order but food and drink came out promptly. Bathrooms were nice and clean. read more

Xingones Cantina - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

I came here recently with my supper club / sing-song theatre troupe "The Tough Stomachs". We pride ourselves on our superb harmonization and our ability to eat any food, no matter how rancid, and not get sick. We also like bad service, and appreciate a rustic and rude staff. All of the trebles can literally eat out of dumpsters and not get sick. Our baritone ate his own throw up once and played a full court game of basketball immediately after, and he played exceptionally well in that game. I often eat leftovers from months prior with no ill effects, and I'm the worst singer in the group, so that should really tell you how tough our stomachs are. Sometimes I eat cat kibble with my pets to demonstrate how I am not above them, and to let my peers know I am seriously that hungry for justice, not just between all people, but among all species. Apologies for beating a dead horse, but I recently ate a clump of dirt on accident and it didn't make a dent in my micro-biome, so by now it's evident to anyone reading that my stomach is pretty much as tough as they come. I met my match here! Xingones is the single most worthy opponent I have ever faced. I ate a bucket of crab shells once, the poops I had from those crab shells was heaven compared to what Xingones has done to me. The past 4 days of relentless diarrhea and complete loss of appetite that follows a visit to Xingones can change your physique for the better. I basically have 8-pack abs now (in the right lighting). I haven't exercised in weeks, unless you count whimpering and wretching on the toilet as a work out. Take my word for it, I now can definitely say that is a workout. The timing couldn't be better since Valentine's Day is coming up. I plan to spill something on my shirt during my valentines date as an excuse to remove it and show off the new abs. I literally look like Zac Efron now, if he threw up for 8 weeks straight and undid his jaw surgery. The breakfast sandwich was unremarkable and sad, which is incredible because those are so hard to mess up! I asked for sauce but the lady just told me "Wikipedia". I have a thick New York accent so she must have thought I was asking for her source, which still doesn't make any sense. I'm much too polite to repeat myself in a demanding way, so I thanked her and said "I'll check it out" as if I've never heard of Wikipedia before. I'm in a musical theatre troupe / supper club so obviously we spend a lot of time on Wikipedia during our hangouts, and I totally know what it is. I don't want hand holding and I like a cold mean worker. I'm a cold mean worker myself. They weren't cold and mean here, just absent and distant. These are not the same, and so it can't be a 5 star review. If I ever recover from the new disability I got here, I will not come back. I'm simply not strong enough to eat here. I would need a 40 pack of abs to withstand the curse of Xingones. I might give birth to a xenomorph. I have never had such pain, so unrelenting, so demanding. It's honestly novel, and dare I say a privilege to experience. Humbling, daring, enduring. Xingones. read more

Came back again for a quick takeout, and had no issues this time. So still praising this restaurant to be the best Mexican restaurant in the immediate area that I've tried. Special shoutout to their crispy textures in their carnitas and fries! Probably my favorite part of the tacos. read more

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Service was sweet and helpful! You order at the front and get a number. I really liked the decor of the restaurant. The bar looks amazing. I'll have to go back to try some cocktails. Food wise the xingoes nachos were good. The salsa sauce that came on them was my favorite part. The fried chicken came out steaming hot and had good crunch. The waffle is more of a crunchy waffle than a soft waffle. The horchata was top tier. read more

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Quality/Quantity - Small Dry Rub Wings - 6 pieces. Decent size wings. But not that impressed with the dry rub. It was just okay. The carrots were actually sweet though. Came with ranch. Shrimp Taco - Decent size and with good flavors. Generous cabbage. A good amount of shrimp, 3-4 medium size pieces. Came with two sauces. Pollo Tin Tin Burrito - Chicken burrito, generous portions. I was impressed that my buddy was able to finish it. I guess he will not be eating dinner tonight. Atmosphere - On the corner of Washington and 8th. Inside the Fort Green Bar. The only signage is a small red sandwich sign. So look for the Fort Green banner. Small location. Plenty of metered street parking. Service - Counter service. Price - $35 + tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2016. read more

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I ordered the fried chicken sandwich and shared the xingones nachos and dry chicken wings. The fried chicken sandwich was crispy and not overdress by the slaw. It was a good chicken sandwich. The nachos were also delicious. There was lots of beef all over the nachos. I also liked the homemade tortilla chips. They were thick and held up to the nacho toppings. This place is great. I cannot wait to order from here again. read more

Located by Jack London in the residential area parking was very limited, first negative. You order in the front and take your number to sit down style. It is very loud due to the numerous TVs playing sports which is fine but pair up with cement floor, walls and lots of people it amplifies in a bad way. Food very pricey for what it was. read more

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I was worried about trying their fried chicken Because ima a person that believes not everybody can cook chicken This was a moment were I enjoyed being hella wrong The chicken was so juicy so tender omg ...like wtf I was hella surprised by how good the chicken was ...very well seasoned ...which I'm not surprised since we in the town The service was great bruh at the counter was hella nice and welcoming and was super patience with me as this was my first time As I scan the menu great menu options for all taste levels The ambiance is real modern they playing slaps They was playing swv - human nature which fits the energy in here it wasn't hella packed or anything food didn't take hella Great lil tuck spot in Oakland This was hella good thank you Now I gotta see what else is on the menu read more

Xingones Cantina - First Friday tacos hellla - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

New location located in Jack London! And it's the perfect atmosphere for them! Beautiful and colorful decor that provides a welcoming atmosphere. Drinks are nice and strong. Even their agua fresca were delicious; i recommend blueberry lemonade. And the food is just as good. I had the fried chicken and mole while my friend had the chicken taquitos and they were both delicious. Hot and crunchy fried chicken with a smokey mole sauce with a kick served with rice, beans and a side of tortilla and pico de gillo. The taquitos were crunchy and the chicken, while white meat, was still flavorful and juicy. Then i had their vanilla bean panna cotta which was the absolute star of the night. With whipped cream, toasted coconut flake, caramel sauce and berries, it was absolutely mouth watering. They dont have table service. You order at the counter and they give you a number. And if you need to order something else, go back to the counter. read more

Xingones Cantina - Fried chicken mole on the bottom. Chicken taquitos on top - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

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The Food and environment was lively and inviting. I came for the Valkyrie's watch (her ball) party. Service was friendly and attentive. Prices are right!!! $4 tacos, I got a wonderful fried shrimp sandwich with a beautiful side salad ... the dressing was smackin' ( you can get fries if you want). Oooooh and the blueberry lemonade YUM I've been back a few times since then, and scheduled a meeting next week where I'll be taking a few people. It's a great place to come read a book in the middle of the day. You can sit at the bar, outside or share a community table with someone and meet new people or just chill by yourself. read more

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I'm not a Hater on people of color businesses....i want us all to succeed. Just please update the pictures of the waffles because thy are not the big square ones that's on the Yelp website. They are the small circle waffles. Kids thought they were going to be the square ones so if they mad I'm mad so update the pics please. No bein no bueno The waiter front of the house waiter with the beard lied about the waffles being updated on the website... he must of thought I wouldn't check but I did check and it wasn't updated. Nor is it updated on the business website as he stated the manager updated it recently. So whoever you are Business owner, you got people liens on your name. I don't think it was any reason to lie since I already paid and tipped. Why lie about the size of a waffle?? When it comes to size I guess we lie every time huh!?? The bartender was mad cool and gave me a drink on the house. Noah you got a 10/5. You the white man who can jump the ambiance nice and I might b back but the kids loved it. read more

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Sooo good omg I eat here atleast once a week and it's fire I recommend their chilaquiles

Taco Heaven Found! If you're on the hunt for authentic street tacos that hit every craving, look no further. Stopped by this hidden gem and wow--these tacos are the real deal. Freshly grilled meats, warm corn tortillas, vibrant salsas, and that perfect squeeze of lime. I tried the carne asada, pollo tini?--and each one was a flavor bomb . The al pastor had that sweet-savory combo with pineapple that's dangerously addictive. Bonus points for the super friendly staff and the killer homemade hot sauce (you've been warned--spicy lovers only ). Prices are solid, portions are generous, and the whole experience just feels right. Ps get the nachos!!! Street taco dreams = unlocked. 10/10, would taco again. read more

Xingones Cantina - Street Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

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As a self-proclaimed burrito expert, I can confidently say this spot has absolutely exceeded my expectations. This was the first time ever I couldn't finish a burrito not because it wasn't delicious, but because it was massive, packed with meat, and had the perfect ratio of every ingredient. From the rice to the beans, everything was flavorful, fresh, and perfectly balanced. The meat? Tender, juicy, and grilled to smoky perfection with a taste that reminded me of Korean or Asian BBQ, but with a unique twist that set it apart. Truly unforgettable. I tried the shrimp burrito and it was out of this world. The shrimp was tender and flavorful, wrapped in what seemed to be a homemade tortilla, grilled just right soft with a hint of crisp. Every bite was satisfying and left me genuinely happy. This is the kind of food that fills you up and lifts your mood. I'll 100% be coming back and recommending this place to everyone I know. If you're serious about burritos, this is your next stop. Honestly, I couldn't even resist digging in before taking a proper photo --so yes, the picture shows a half-eaten burrito, but you can still see the filling and how insanely generous it is read more

Xingones Cantina - Mission Mexi Style Burrito. Huge and filling with their famous home made salsas - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Definitely stop in. 10/10 spot. The food is amazing, the staff is friendly and attentive. Sat at the bar top and Lucas took great care. Happy to have this spot in the neighborhood. Will be back. read more

Xingones Cantina - Chicken and asada tacos - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California