1. Cholita Linda
9.3
4923 Telegraph Ave (at 49th St), Oakland, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Temescal · 97 tips and reviews
Matt Winter: Outstanding Cubano sandwich, the best fish tacos I've had in the Bay Area, refreshing aguas frescas, and superb customer service.
Serious Eats: A bright and pleasant spot for crispy and fresh fish tacos.
Anna James: Baja fish & Pollo al pastor tacos are excellent. Asado sandwich is yummy. And yes, don't forget the side of plantains.
2. Tacos Mi Rancho
9.2
1434 1st Ave (at 1st Av Pl), Oakland, CA
Food Truck · Merritt · 71 tips and reviews
Anne: Try the barbacoa tacos with fresh lime or all the way with cream, cheese, and guac, super yum
Sumayyah: The supreme carne asada tacos and nachos are my fave! I go at least twice a week.
Edna N.: Best food truck for lengua and carnitas tacos. Feeling hungry? Get it Super'ed with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. Not loaded with grease like the popular nearby truck (no names needed).
4. Xolo
7.9
1916 Telegraph Ave (at 19th St), Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Uptown · 84 tips and reviews
joanne: the best taco at this location is the pollo. the chile verde is fantastic but its sauciness needs to be contained in a burrito. and if you get the hongos taco, grab a fork. hella mushrooms overflow!
Tony Bowles: Love the Danger Dog! Pollo Taco or Burrito is wonderful, the Vampiro taco is like wow and the Surf & Turf is a home run!
Steve Pepple: Vibe: Friendly, Colorful, PopularTips: Get the mushroom and chile verde 🌮 , all-day breakfast 🌯, or churros. Sit out back on their patio, which has a perfect amount of shade.
6. Cactus Taqueria
7.6
5642 College Ave (at Keith Ave), Oakland, CA
Taco Restaurant · Rockridge · 66 tips and reviews
Solveig Pederson: any of the camarones dishes (burrito, taco) plus the yummy pineapple salsa. doesn't feel odd to eat alone here.
Jennifer Ormerod: The Crunchy Shrimp tacos, Salsa de Piña and Alfajores ( to go please!) are worth a trip from SF.
Cassandra Dunn: Order by phone and take out. avoid the line. Crispy chicken tacos are great. As is the Chile Rellano. My guys love the empanadadillas.
Aaron Cupp: Everything!! Pastor is nicely spiced, Asada is nicely seasoned, chicken is boiled/shredded. Haven't been letdown by anything yet. This is my go to taco truck..it's walking distance from home too!!
Asya Pearson: The pastor tacos are great and their peppers are hot!
Zila Alonso: Very delicious Mexican tacos burritos all meat very deicious
11. Rico Rico
8.9
3205 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeshore · 12 tips and reviews
Brian Strauss: We had tacos and burritos. All was super tasty. Casual counter service. This place is distinguished by homemade corn tortillas and excellent al pastor and carnitas. Welcome to the neighborhood!
Eric Raymond: Finally, tacos that surpass all expectations. Don’t miss it.
Christina: New taco spot where the Subway used to be. The handmade corn tortillas are incredible; made fresh every day. Pescado, al pastor, and carnitas are all so good (al pastor is roasted on a real trompo!).
13. Nido
8.8
444 Oak Street (5th Street), Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Produce and Waterfront · 71 tips and reviews
Kathleen: The chicken tacos are where it's at!! :)
Michael Kelleher: I recommend the tacos washed down with horchata!
SFGate: You won't find typical tacos and enchiladas on the menu, but the food is soulful and comforting -- every element is considered. The interior is plain, but stylish. Read more.