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    Aguachiles El Tamarindo

    3.8 (446 reviews)
    Special Hours 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for kids
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Baja Torta
    Angela F.

    Staff was ok. I ordered the Baja Fish Torta. Let me tell you it did not disappoint! So good. This is something that you should eat there and not take to go if your picky about texture. I drove 12mins back to the office and it was already turning a tiny bit soggy. I didn't care though lol still would get it again, to go! Lol I also got agua de tamarindo. Sweet and good.

    Vegan tacos
    Markus Terrell F.

    Auguachiles has the best two dollar vegan tacos in the Bay Area......... I order from them all the time. My wife always order the quesadilla's and they are fire also. If you're looking for a great bargain taco, try aguachiles vegan tacos. I give them a five star rating.

    Consome (broth)
    Carl M.

    Note this review is me eating for free via company card. But I still take value into account. I was feeling some birria tacos tonight after a week of salads. I checked out the first few that popped up in door dash and settled for this. Good god I wish I hadn't. Look at the size of the tacos and burrito. TACO BELL gives bigger portions than this. They also have the audacity to charge for the consome when every Mexican Resteraunt gives you a small cup for free. I will admit it's a big bowl of consome but I don't need that all. This place is a pass. And don't forget... I ate here for FREE. I pity those who spend their dolloroos on this place.

    Steak Taco
    Chris C.

    I've ordered from this taco truck several times now and it's already a favorite. The Baja fish and shrimp tacos are crispy, flavorful, and packed just right. I've also tried the steak tacos, and it's great as well. The portions are generous, so folding them up to take a bite is a good kind of challenge. The truck has some tables to sit if you want to hang around, but I usually grab my order to go. They move quick and take orders fast. This spot is known for their seafood, so there a lot of menu options around seafood and other proteins. I'll be back again.

    This is how their fish ceviche looks like Yes no fish at all!

    Today I had the most mysterious dining experience in the Bay Area I ordered a shrimp ceviche tostada and a fish ceviche tostada and received what can only be described as "Fish/Shrimp Ghost Ceviche." After spending nearly $30 on food, a drink, and tip, I got home excited to enjoy my craving. I opened the container and found vegetables, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers. What I didn't find was the shrimp or the fish. I literally recorded a video digging through the entire container with a fork like I was on an archaeological expedition searching for evidence that seafood had once existed there. Spoiler alert: not a single shrimp or piece of fish was found. When I realized there was neither shrimp nor fish, and then discovered how disappointing the seasoning was, I honestly didn't know whether to laugh or cry. If you're looking for a completely vegan ceviche experience, this might be your place, because my order contained absolutely nothing suggesting that a shrimp or fish had ever participated in the recipe. The strangest part is that when I ordered, I was asked whether I wanted the ceviche raw (cured in lime juice) or cooked. I chose the traditional lime-cured version. However, when I tasted the Fish/Shrimp Ghost Ceviche, it didn't taste like lime at all. It also had no salt. I actually had to add both lime juice and salt at home just to give it the basic flavor you'd expect from a ceviche. I completely understand if a restaurant is running low on ingredients or nearing the end of the day. What I don't understand is selling shrimp and fish ceviche when what arrives is essentially a marinated vegetable salad. Eating out in the Bay Area has become increasingly expensive. For many people, it's an occasional treat, not an everyday expense. That's why it's especially disappointing to spend the equivalent of about an hour's work on a meal that doesn't match what was advertised. If they were out of seafood, I would have appreciated a simple, honest explanation. "Sorry, we're out of ceviche today" would have been far better than serving Fish/Shrimp Ghost Ceviche. Maybe this was an exception. Maybe this was an exception. Maybe it wasn't. Either way, it was unacceptable. What I do know is that after this experience, I won't be coming back to find out. Would I recommend this place? Absolutely. To my enemies. Not to my friends.

    Michelle M.

    Let's just start with how nice it was to beat the crowd and not having a wait. I will say after 1pm it definitely picked up and got busy fairly quickly. Now for the most important part... the food was absolutely delicious! Fish tacos, the cocktail, tostadas and birria ramen. All 5 stars! Birria ramen was flavorful, had a pretty good amount of meat and non greasy. I honestly liked how my tostada came in a separate container instead of being served all together (I hate when it gets too soggy that I can't eat my ceviche with the tortilla) Fish tacos? Amazing. Cocktail? Flavorful and full of seafood. Overall I have not one complaint. Ambiance? It's a taco truck with outdoor seating. Grab a table and clean up after yourself. Simple

    Quesabirria
    La'Keisha W.

    Always good to! Always fast! Even when there's a line you won't be waiting too long for your food they work pretty quickly !

    Diana M.

    I'm so glad I got to experience this place ! I went with my friend a few weeks ago and I'm still thinking about the ceviche and shrimp tacos. My family is from the coastal state of Nayarit, Mexico so it was nice to try food that felt fresh and authentic. They serve your food quickly and have tables, a Kanopy for shade and play music that the workers and customers enjoy. Great vibes and great food.

    Amy R.

    The Verde ceviche was phenomenal! It was incredibly fresh, packed with flavor, and had just the right amount of tang and spice. Honestly, I'd come back just for that ceviche--it was that good! The service was friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxed, making it a nice spot for a casual meal. Overall, I'd recommend giving it a try, especially if you're a fan of ceviche. The birria tacos were good--but not particularly memorable. I was hoping for a bit more flavor.

    Eric V.

    You ever been to this food truck? Thinking about going? You should. It's the cleanest address on the whole of International Boulder. Top 2 per cent, at least. Which can't be hard; since fallen out homeless, human feces and bottom barrel prostitutes are hallmarks of Int'l. El Tamarindo specializes in Sinaloan seafood. Gulf of California. They also advertise the *All New Quesabirria*. Don't blame them, we're all chasing trends after all. I wanted more, but had to eat light. I got me a ceviche verde with shrimp. Cooked shrimp. Spicy salsa verde, fresh and tart from tomatillo and lime. An able hand contributed brunoised cucumber and red onion. Three slivers of avocado laid atop. With all the acid, more avocado would have been optimal. I also got me a marlin taco. A joke. They buried the marlin. First of all, only bits of the fish are noticeable in a kind of sort of Mexican ragu. A red salsa tatemada. No flavor of marlin. Only it's meaty texture could be discerned. Second of all, you've got yourself a first gen iPhone sized slab of melted Monterrey Jack further burying. There is a side of chili pepper mayo and escabeche. Dip the escabeche into the mayo, not th taco. Overall, pretty chill. Will have to come back soon.

    Hanny M.

    It is a good mariscos spot only if you are personally there and eat there. I ordered through Grubhub and the food was poorly done and not as good as when I go in person. I assume it has to be the delay in time. The torre de mariscos is good. Do not try the tacos they are bad.

    Carne asada quesadilla
    Tony M.

    I like this place. It's a big, welcoming space that focuses on aguachiles, a traditional Mexican seafood dish made with raw shrimp or fish marinated in lime juice and blended chiles. It's usually served with sliced cucumber, red onion, and avocado. The flavor is fresh, spicy, and bright, perfect for a hot day or anyone who loves bold seafood. This time, I ordered the carne asada quesadilla. It was fine, but it didn't blow me away. I probably should have gone with one of their seafood specialties since that's clearly what they do best. I'll definitely be back to give the aguachiles a proper try. The vibe is good, the space is great, and I'm excited to see what the kitchen can really do when I order the right thing.

    Jessica K.

    I originally started coming to this spot because it's close to my office, and they accept Venmo, where as the other truck only takes cash. I think the other one takes card now, but I don't care anymore lol I'm really bad with names, but there's a dude that is in the window 95% of the time I come for lunch (which is probably once a week), and he's super nice. I usually order the same thing, but on the off chance I ask for a suggestion, he always gives me his honest opinion. The tables are always clean, since I always eat there. The garbages are never over flowing. I've never had a problem finding an empty table. Or rude patrons. My usual order is the Baja fish taco, and a quesabirria taco. Both are so damned good. I could eat this every week for the rest of my life. I have also had the carne asada and the Baja fish tortas. Also REALLY good. The bread is so soft and delicious. I had the birria ramen (to go), umm. I wasn't a huge fan. The noodles seemed like spaghetti noodles lol, it was super rich, with the consume and birria. I think I'm just gonna stick to Japanese ramen. I'm very happy with this location. I just wish they would be open for breakfast so I could get a breakfast burrito here, I'm still on the hunt for a good one of those.

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    Depending on the day, sometimes it's good others not so much. One thing I can say is there Baja fish taco is very good

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    Very good food I recommend. Customer service is nice. Very good food and taste good up to service.

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    Ask the Community - Aguachiles El Tamarindo

    Do you have keto options?

    Sorry there are no keto options on the menu.

    Do you accept Apple Pay?

    No sorry. We take cash or Venmo

    How long do you wait til you get a response after you message them on Instagram?

    Do u cater?

    Not for the moment, sorry

    Do you serve beer?

    No, we don’t sell beer

    Do you have flour tortillas?

    Yes, we do

    Do you guys take cashapp?

    We do not sorry, only cash or Venmo

    Do you accept Venmo?

    Yes, we take cash and Venmo

    What are your prices for party trays for the quesabiria tacos?

    Hi Rose! The party tray with quesabirrias is $160 for 40 pieces.

    Hello, Are your quesabirria items available everyday that you are open for business? Some places only do weekends. Thank you, can't wait to try them.

    Hi, all of our birria items are available everyday!

    Can you place phone orders?

    No, sorry. We’re only taking walk up orders for the moment

    This business closes at 7? Just tried to place a order.

    It's a food truck in Oakland

    Is the birria made out of goat or beef?

    Beef! I ordered 2 quesabirria tacos with a small consome yesterday.

    Are the quesabirrias made with flour or corn tortillas?

    With corn tortilla

    Hello. Do you have an gluten free options?

    Yes, seafood (Ceviches, Aguachiles)

    Are you a guys still open during this quarantine ? For take out if course

    Yes we are open everyday from 11am to 7pm or until we sell out

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