YUM. Ordered:…read moreShrimp taco, fish taco, chicken quesadilla, chips Highlights: honestly everything. The seasoning on both were great, the tortilla was a bit on the crunchy or thick side but I liked it bc it didn't get soggy while I was eating. Their salsas were all delish (the hot is spicy but also flavorful). Fish was a little crispy and tacos were pretty full. Notes: we came on a Monday at 7 but they ran at of tortas. Will be back to try though. Parking was pretty easy and there are two small tables under their awning. We were able to sit and eat while it was drizzling out.

Maya Halal is located around in the Oakland Downtown/Lake Merritt area. I went on a Sunday so there…read morewas a lot of street parking available which is probably different from any other day of the week. The process is easy, customers order at the window, pay, and wait outside where there are a couple tables to sit at while waiting for their orders. The main problem I found was the time it took to make a couple burritos. There were no customers in front of me and it took nearly thirty minutes to make two burritos. The other thing I noticed is the add ons really raised the price. The guacamole, etc are all extra charges on the the super burrito which in my eye makes no sense. Either it's a super or regular. Not super needing to have a ton of add ons to make it a super. But how was the burrito? Overall I thought the taste was good. Burrito was on the small side. But the ingredients seemed to be solid, and blended together nicely. Decent quality but for the price and wait time, I won't be rushing back.

Best falafel I've ever had and delicious crispy fries prices are also great, generous deal on…read morefalafel by the piece!!

Decided to come here one day after my dentist appointment. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap for…read morepick up. It's a good size for the price, the chicken is very tasty and I really liked the garlicky sauce thing that came with it. Would definitely come back here the next time I'm craving another shawarma. Service was friendly too!

I've been here several times and the food is always delicious, warm, and fresh…read more The Chicken and Lamb Shawerma are my favorites. Sweets are delicious as well. Enjoy!

My husband and I have been to this place more than four or five times now, and we absolutely love…read moreit! The chicken shawarma and beef dishes are always super tasty, and their koobideh kebab is perfectly cooked every time. It's honestly the only restaurant that I'd say is worth visiting at least once a month the prices are fair, the portions are generous, and the food quality is consistently great. Every time we go, everything is just excellent!

LOVE Ensarro! We loved the Grand location for years but the College space is a huge upgrade. The…read moreinterior design is beautiful and comfortable. Tons of seating including an outdoor patio (but it definitely gets busy around 7pm so expect a wait). The food is delicious of course. Ensarro is my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in Oakland because the meat is never dried out (the chicken is especially juicy) and the injera always tastes fresh. I recommend the meat sampler and beef sambusas. The drinks are nothing too crazy but I enjoyed the clarified milk punch. The service has always been great but with the new location I want to especially shout out the super friendly host. All of the staff were attentive and friendly, checking in multiple times throughout the meal, refilling water, bringing napkins, etc. We are excited to come back soon!

This was my first Ethiopian meal ever, so my review might not hold as much weight, but I absolutely…read moreloved Enssaro! I come from a town with a Michelin-recognized Ethiopian spot (LeYou in San Jose) but never made it over. If it's elevated from what I had here, I'm dashing right there. We had a Meat & Veggie sampler for 2, and bottomless injera which was great! I really enjoyed all the different meat stews, but also liked the lentil and cabbage/potato/carrot mix-ins as well. I didn't get to try the famous honey wine, but I will have to soon! I know this location will be moving to Rockridge very soon, so it's even closer to where I work... guess you know what I'll be having every week!

Ordered lunch here and WOW. Everything was delicious. Food quality was excellent. We had the…read morebeef/lamb wrap and the lamb plate. Also ordered some baklava. This place is definitely on our list to return to. Service is SO friendly too!!

Went to Lazeez kitchen for lunch after reading all the good reviews…read more The restaurant was empty with one family before me ordering. I ordered the lamb and beef platter. It took like 25 mins only to find out they made it for Togo and it's just sitting there, not a problem mistakes happen. The meat was juicy and flavorful, the salad had lettuce , onion and one baby tomatoes but a lot of olives. Maybe they do it this way. The place is clean and tidy. I will try this place again sometime

Xingones is exactly what the neighborhood needed. There's ample seating and good bartenders if you…read morewant to dine in, though I usually end up getting their food to go. My go-tos are the Cali-style burrito with asada and the Xingones nachos (with extra cheese). Good quality ingredients and portions that are generous enough that I almost always have leftovers. Plus, the prices are fair for what you get.

The service is slow and food is just meh.. definitely not the "Best Mexican food in Oakland" like…read moretheir website says lol. The taco truck on 1st Ave will serve you better (Tacos mi Rancho)! Two stars instead of one because their horchata offered some redemption.

They have a great lunch special--$16 base price for two dishes with rice and a bread. Everything…read morewas fragrant, flavorful, and hot! Especially the veggie samosa. Really nice staff. Love that they partner with a program that donates a meal to the local food bank with proof of purchase! I can tell they are very intentional in their practices Also smells amazing inside!! Highly recommend.

Delicious and highly recommended! I've had the Daal Tadka and other items here…read more Garlic Naan was also fresh. Great vibes, support today

Am S..o..o Glad that Canada Dry Ginger Ale Can was a Beverage Option dat " Paired Well " with my…read moreAll Time Favorite " Freshly Crafted Chicken Biryani Entree from here for Late Lunch Yesterday !!! It is Appreciated that they do not close after lunch, but stay open Str8 through into Dinner Shift. I had them via Doordash, but have Dined in their Clean, Family Friendly Dining Room before. Looks like ' It's a Small, Family Friendly Outfit near Downtown Oakland !!!!! ENJOY their Fantastic Menu. The Fone is usually answered for Questions & Special Requests. Homestyle Indo-Pakistani Cuisine !!!!!!

Overall, would not recommend this place. I encountered very racist and bigoted treatment here…read more I placed an online order last night and went by for the pick up. When I approached the front counter, the lady present was very standoffish with me. I informed her of why I was there and she asked my name for the order. Upon giving her my name she then glared at me and literally asked me to recite my entire order lol! I showed her my online receipt in which she then insisted I still tell her my order. She brushed away my receipt and let another customer cut in front of me. Interestingly, the customer told her his name and she retrieved his order with no issue and was very friendly with him. To note, I was the only Black person present at that time. When I inquired as to why that customer wasn't asked to recite his entire order, she grinned and said that he's a "regular" and that I was "new." She went on to let a few other customers cut in front of me. I then asked for my money back in which she refused to return. Even when I asked for the manager, she said he was very busy. I made several requests for this resulting in her saying no and refusing to return my money. I then noted to her I'm calling the authorities in which I did. Furthermore, while servicing some of the other patrons, she would speak in another language with them while they looked at me and start laughing and staring me down. Eventually, the manager came out. He presented himself professionally and upon explaining what occurred he apologized and said it was unacceptable. He even offered me a drink with my meal and asked that I please accept the order instead and wanted to make things right. I took him at face value and said fine. While the situation was remedied, I definitely will not be returning to this restaurant. I researched some of the other reviews and came across several where other Black patrons have had similar racially motivated experiences here. That tells me there's a common practice of racism here. I refuse to support a business where this kind of behavior is tolerated. I have zero tolerance for bigots of any kind. Overall, the experience was a waste of my time and very dehumanizing. To hate someone you don't even know simply because of their skin pigmentation and ethnicity is irrational at best and bad for business especially in a place like Oakland where it's multicultural. My advice would be to not support this establishment. I especially advise any Black patrons not to come here as they clearly have issue with anyone who is simply Black, despite not knowing them as a person. Don't give your money, nor your valuable time, to hateful individuals who dehumanize others. All in all, this place gets a thumbs down.