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The place looks small on the outside but it's pretty big on the inside. You order first and they'll give you a stick with a number on it and you choose whichever table you want and they'll bring out the food to you. I ordered the Vampiro & Pollo tacos and the horchata drink. Their horchata drink was good! Both tacos were delicious but I think I like the vampiro one better. Both tacos were flavorful and it was crunchy. It was a good portion! They have indoor and outdoor seating. Once you're done, you'll put your plates by the bin/trash area. Street parking. It's easy to take bart and walk over to Xolo. I would come back here again!
We needed a quick bite to eat before a comedy show at the Paramount, and this fit the bill. You order at the register, and take a seat. The place has an industrial feel with very high ceilings and an open kitchen. All the tacos were the same price, which was a bit strange, but easy. However, they are above $5, so a bit on the high size. At least they came with two tortillas each and a decent amount of filling. I ordered one Camarones and one al pastor. My husband got carne asada I think and Chile verde. I ate my shrimp one first and then noticed that my other taco was not al pastor. I showed the woman behind the register, but she said to show the chef in the kitchen, which was a little strange. Then he came to survey our table. It appears that the tacos were plated incorrectly. My husband had a tiny bit left of an al pastor taco, but he didn't notice that ours were switched. I hadn't either because I didn't hear him order so I didn't know what he ordered. I thought they would have been like too bad, we brought your table four tacos; you should have figured it out despite the plating error. My husband offered me his last bite or the Chile verde. I don't really care for that meat so it was fine. However, I was surprised when the cook appeared again with a new al pastor taco for me. That's was nice since although my order was incorrect, the 4 correct tacos were in fact delivered to the table. I really enjoyed the shrimp taco and felt that it was a better bang for your buck than some of the other varieties. The al pastor was pretty good, but not as good as I've had at other places. I thought our tacos were fine, and this certainly ticked what we needed before the show, but I would not come out of my way to go here. It's a very convenient location though if you are going to a venue nearby. Ps: Would have appreciated free chips, but you won't find that here.
Tried the crispy beef tacos, carne asada tacos and the big ranch burrito. Everything was on the pricey side and not worth the price in my opinion. The best thing was the crispy taco but it was nothing special. The burrito was very one dimensional in texture and taste and kind of small for the price. The al pastor tasted like stewed pork with pineapple and was very soft along with everything else in the burrito. Didn't get the chips and guac but it looked pretty good. Definitely can find better Mexican food in the east bay.
Found this spot on a visit to Oakland downtown. The decor inside is like visiting some town in Mexico. They got a lot of options including vegetarian. Tried their Hongos burrito and I absolutely loved the taste. Their bean and rice burrito is good as well. Decent portions and fast service.
The pollo burrito was very flavorful and it came out within a few minutes. I would say the restaurant is like a fast casual restaurant where you order at the register and if you're eating there, you get a table number and they bring your food to your table. I recommend going here if you're in the area and need a quick bite to eat. I came 5 minutes before 12 pm on a Tuesday and right around 12 is when it started to get busy (understandably for lunch), but there are lots of tables and service was fast. I would come back to eat here again and so thankful this restaurant is in the area.
Xolo is a great place for some authentic Mexican food! They have great tacos, burritos and chips. You order your food at the counter and they give you a number. Once your food is ready they bring it to your table! The inside is large with plenty of seating.
Was visiting from LA looking for good tacos and I LOVED it! Super authentic, amazing flavors, great staff. Definitely a staple! 10/10
A casual and laid back taqueria, with inviting decor and plenty of seating inside. We ordered online in advance (for dine-in) and it only took about 8 minutes for our food to be ready, with helpful notifications via text. Got the chile relleno and surf n turf burrito minus the beans, and the latter was a flimsy burrito, scarce with the toppings. On top of that, everything tasted a bit dry even with the oils of the ingredients inside, my bf couldn't even finish the chile relleno. So, it wasn't exactly our favorite meal, but at least the service and atmosphere were great.
Surprised with the low rating because I really enjoyed it! The beyond meat tacos were packed with flavor and well balanced seasoning wise. Their tacos are stuffed to the brim so they're a bit messy to eat but totally worth it. The only caveat I can think of is the price to size ratio for the tacos is not that great - having a full meal means having at least three tacos so ~$16+. Also appreciated how many vegetarian options they had - the beyond meat tacos, mushroom tacos, and the vegeteriano. There's tons of indoor seating with a nice casual vibe so this is a perfect spot to drop by for lunch if you're in the area.
Solid spot for Mexican food right across from Fox Theater! On my most recent visit, my party of 3 came by for dinner around 6:30 pm on Friday and it was half full. The tables slowly all filled up over the next hour as we were eating. You order at the front, get a number, and they'll bring your order to you. I shared the chips and salsa ($3.75) with my friends and got the surf and turf burrito for $13.95 as my entree. I was starving, so I was really happy they're so quick with bringing the food out to you. All of us had our food within minutes of ordering! The burrito was a bit on the smaller side but was more than enough to fill me up. You really can't beat the combination of carne asada + shrimp, especially when it's nice and buttery and served wrapped in a burrito with rice and beans. It was a very satisfying meal and really hit the spot for me!
18 days ago
We stopped at Xolo before a concert at the Fox Theater, and it was the perfect spot to grab some tacos before the show. We ordered a bunch of different tacos to share, and they were all really good! My favorite was definitely the Camarones taco. I got the shrimp grilled instead of battered and fried, and OMG, the árbol aioli was so good. It went perfectly with the shrimp. I also really liked the Machaca taco with shredded beef. That one was a nice surprise and ended up being another favorite. I was only planning to eat two tacos and somehow ended up eating like three or four , so that tells you how much I liked them. The place is pretty spacious inside and they also have a nice patio. I don't live in Oakland, but next time I'm in the area for a concert, I would definitely stop here again. Really good tacos and a great stop before a show at the Fox! read more
2 months ago
Xolo has always been a great staple to downtown Oakland, and on a recent visit, so happy they're still rockin'. With a spacious interior and plenty of seating, this fast-casual spot is a solid choice if catching a show or quick bite. I went with the tacos this trip ~ both the fried shrimp and chicken (Camarones and Pollo, runs about $5 a piece). There are so many yummy options here, with a little something for everyone. They have vegetarian and beyond meat options, salads, soups, burritos/bowls, quesadillas, kiddo options, and baked goods. I believe they serve beer and also delicious horchata/agua fresca, and other refreshing NA options. Order at the register/grab your number type of spot. Friendly service, fair pricing. Good and filling portions. Flavorful food. Looks like they're open for breakfast too & have weekend deals. Parking is tough downtown, so this trip and most trips I take in this area I'm walking/using ride share. read more
The place looks small on the outside but it's pretty big on the inside. You order first and they'll give you a stick with a number on it and you choose whichever table you want and they'll bring out the food to you. I ordered the Vampiro & Pollo tacos and the horchata drink. Their horchata drink was good! Both tacos were delicious but I think I like the vampiro one better. Both tacos were flavorful and it was crunchy. It was a good portion! They have indoor and outdoor seating. Once you're done, you'll put your plates by the bin/trash area. Street parking. It's easy to take bart and walk over to Xolo. I would come back here again! read more
11 days ago
Best tacos and burritos in Oakland I love the vampiro taco and surf n turf burrito! very big and spacious restaurant. Everyone is always friendly and accommodating. Fav spot ever! read more
10 months ago
We needed a quick bite to eat before a comedy show at the Paramount, and this fit the bill. You order at the register, and take a seat. The place has an industrial feel with very high ceilings and an open kitchen. All the tacos were the same price, which was a bit strange, but easy. However, they are above $5, so a bit on the high size. At least they came with two tortillas each and a decent amount of filling. I ordered one Camarones and one al pastor. My husband got carne asada I think and Chile verde. I ate my shrimp one first and then noticed that my other taco was not al pastor. I showed the woman behind the register, but she said to show the chef in the kitchen, which was a little strange. Then he came to survey our table. It appears that the tacos were plated incorrectly. My husband had a tiny bit left of an al pastor taco, but he didn't notice that ours were switched. I hadn't either because I didn't hear him order so I didn't know what he ordered. I thought they would have been like too bad, we brought your table four tacos; you should have figured it out despite the plating error. My husband offered me his last bite or the Chile verde. I don't really care for that meat so it was fine. However, I was surprised when the cook appeared again with a new al pastor taco for me. That's was nice since although my order was incorrect, the 4 correct tacos were in fact delivered to the table. I really enjoyed the shrimp taco and felt that it was a better bang for your buck than some of the other varieties. The al pastor was pretty good, but not as good as I've had at other places. I thought our tacos were fine, and this certainly ticked what we needed before the show, but I would not come out of my way to go here. It's a very convenient location though if you are going to a venue nearby. Ps: Would have appreciated free chips, but you won't find that here. read more
6 months ago
Tried the crispy beef tacos, carne asada tacos and the big ranch burrito. Everything was on the pricey side and not worth the price in my opinion. The best thing was the crispy taco but it was nothing special. The burrito was very one dimensional in texture and taste and kind of small for the price. The al pastor tasted like stewed pork with pineapple and was very soft along with everything else in the burrito. Didn't get the chips and guac but it looked pretty good. Definitely can find better Mexican food in the east bay. read more
2 months ago
Found this spot on a visit to Oakland downtown. The decor inside is like visiting some town in Mexico. They got a lot of options including vegetarian. Tried their Hongos burrito and I absolutely loved the taste. Their bean and rice burrito is good as well. Decent portions and fast service. read more
8 months ago
The pollo burrito was very flavorful and it came out within a few minutes. I would say the restaurant is like a fast casual restaurant where you order at the register and if you're eating there, you get a table number and they bring your food to your table. I recommend going here if you're in the area and need a quick bite to eat. I came 5 minutes before 12 pm on a Tuesday and right around 12 is when it started to get busy (understandably for lunch), but there are lots of tables and service was fast. I would come back to eat here again and so thankful this restaurant is in the area. read more
18 days ago
Xolo is a great place for some authentic Mexican food! They have great tacos, burritos and chips. You order your food at the counter and they give you a number. Once your food is ready they bring it to your table! The inside is large with plenty of seating. read more
1 month ago
6 months ago
Maybe the best salad I've had? The ingredients complement each other so well. Filling but not heavy. Tortillas were great. Enjoyed the salad too much - looks much better when first served. Sitting in the courtyard is a must. Thank you read more
3 months ago
8 months ago
Was visiting from LA looking for good tacos and I LOVED it! Super authentic, amazing flavors, great staff. Definitely a staple! 10/10 read more
2 years ago
A casual and laid back taqueria, with inviting decor and plenty of seating inside. We ordered online in advance (for dine-in) and it only took about 8 minutes for our food to be ready, with helpful notifications via text. Got the chile relleno and surf n turf burrito minus the beans, and the latter was a flimsy burrito, scarce with the toppings. On top of that, everything tasted a bit dry even with the oils of the ingredients inside, my bf couldn't even finish the chile relleno. So, it wasn't exactly our favorite meal, but at least the service and atmosphere were great. read more
10 months ago
Surprised with the low rating because I really enjoyed it! The beyond meat tacos were packed with flavor and well balanced seasoning wise. Their tacos are stuffed to the brim so they're a bit messy to eat but totally worth it. The only caveat I can think of is the price to size ratio for the tacos is not that great - having a full meal means having at least three tacos so ~$16+. Also appreciated how many vegetarian options they had - the beyond meat tacos, mushroom tacos, and the vegeteriano. There's tons of indoor seating with a nice casual vibe so this is a perfect spot to drop by for lunch if you're in the area. read more
5 months ago
Solid spot for Mexican food right across from Fox Theater! On my most recent visit, my party of 3 came by for dinner around 6:30 pm on Friday and it was half full. The tables slowly all filled up over the next hour as we were eating. You order at the front, get a number, and they'll bring your order to you. I shared the chips and salsa ($3.75) with my friends and got the surf and turf burrito for $13.95 as my entree. I was starving, so I was really happy they're so quick with bringing the food out to you. All of us had our food within minutes of ordering! The burrito was a bit on the smaller side but was more than enough to fill me up. You really can't beat the combination of carne asada + shrimp, especially when it's nice and buttery and served wrapped in a burrito with rice and beans. It was a very satisfying meal and really hit the spot for me! read more
1 year ago
Tasty, generous portions, high quality food. Their chicken is so juicy and well seasoned. Their carne asada tacos are just wonderful. I love their mango agua fresca too. Friendly staff read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
Supposedly they only have seasonal pozole but I've ordered pozole from here 4 times since June (twice on DoorDash, two over the phone)..... whoever answered the phone, scoffed when I said that I ordered it two weeks ago...... interesting. read more
It's a favorite for me. Xolo's gets it right every time. The chicken is marinated to perfection. The mushroom tacos are excellent. I love the gooey black beans that they fill their burritos with mmmm. I feel like I'm in a family kitchen, I literally feel right at home. The service is excellent. Salsas are sooooo good. I can always count on a cold beer to pair with my tacos. I love Xolo!! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
I ordered the chorizo breakfast burrito and wow! 10/10. The staff were all very friendly and they had our order ready as soon as I arrived. Cute inside as well, but I placed a to go order. Also, they had clean restrooms which is also nice. read more
1 year ago
The food is very home cooked authentic and delicious. Husband has the chili verde burrito and he could not eat it fast enough. read more
1 year ago
Xolo is a solid spot for tacos. It's more expensive that the taco truck but the ingredients they use are really high quality. I love their Vampiro taco (if you eat meat) it's Al pastor (pork), salsa ranchera, red onions, cilantro, fried cheese tortilla. The fried cheese is a nice touch. I also love their Shrimp taco. Batter fried shrimp, arbol aioli, cilantro, cabbage, lime. It's crispy and spicy and crunchy. Super tasty. I have not dined at the restaurant I have only gotten takeout so I'm not sure what the service or ambiance is like at their brick and mortar. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking for quality tacos with the freshest ingredients. read more
1 year ago
6 months ago
I'm broken hearted I ordered my usual - a crispy beef taco and a battered fish taco. The good news is that I received my tacos in about 2 minutes. The bad news is that my tacos were cold to tepid at best. I'm not paranoid, but they were not edible. Matt says that Xolo taqueria is getting a bit lazy. I'll try again though. I love this place. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Somewhat of a hole in the wall, but not that small and has a vibrant exterior. So maybe more like a door in the wall. Came here for a group lunch on a weekday and we all left satisfied. Our group of 8 ordered and sat in the spacious backroom, they have a picnic table that is perfect for groups. Plus a TV that was playing the World Cup so bonus points. But back to the food. I got the beef taco and chile verde taco. I almost ordered 3 cause I am used to tiny street food tacos, but these were sizable and filled to the gill with meat! So 2 is perfect unless you are just plain starving. The beef taco was different, with a fried shell, so the texture was on point, and the filling was fine just not as flavorful as the chile verde which was the star of the show. I would get two of those next time. Succulent, flavorful, drippy with every bite! $5 per taco that eats like 2 street tacos is just right. Service was super friendly and really accommodating for our large group, putting everything on one bill. And we all got our food within 10 minutes so their timing is on point. A couple of orders of guac and chips was perfect, so 3-4 people per order is good. I also got an horchata and it was well blended and sweet till the last drop. Definitely worth checking out! read more
Stopped in recently for lunch, old school feel taco house with walk up counter service. Order off the board overhead, pay, grab your number and a seat. First, these are really good street tacos. There are other options too, but the tacos are very tasty. I went for the Pollo (2) and Chile Verde(1), three tacos with a side of chips and salsa. Someone will bring you your food when its ready, all in all about 10 minutes. The pollo was good, nicely seasoned and a good portion but a little on the dry side okay but not great. The chili verde was exceptional, tender succulent pork with a tangy verde sauce that was really good and wish I had gotten two of those. Of the two options I went with, the Chile Verde was the winner. The chips and salsa were also good, both housemade chips and salsa was flavorful with some heat, the chips fresh made and crispy crunchy. Along with a pineapple Jaritos it was a very good meal. 4 Stars - the food is good, and the service friendly worth a visit 00821 read more
1 year ago
Terrible rip off , dont get the beef tacos its literraly nothing but cheese, cheap as hell read more
So this is my husband and my second time coming here and it's really delicious. They have one of the best carne asada tacos and burritos in Oakland. I like to get the carne asada burrito because they have a choice of getting retired beans, pinto or black beans where many places don't have all 3 options! My husband likes the surf and turf burrito which is full of shrimp and asada! The chips and guacamole is good too! Give it a try. We will be back again soon when I need a authentic socal tasting burrito!! read more
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