The food is exelente the music and the customer service ... 100% the best…read moreThe food really fresh, the salad crispy and nice . The place is really clean and spacious I'll definitely bring my whole family here

The restaurant itself was super cute. The staff were just friendly enough but not really overly…read morefriendly. They all seemed very overwhelmed to be honest. That being said the Papito sandwich was delicious. I would go back for that sandwich alone. My boyfriend had three tacos. The fish taco was really really good he said. The Al pastor and carnitas tacos were average. The yuka fries were not that good tbh. Very bland. The maduros were really really good. Overall would go back.

I'm honestly annoyed I spent money here. Molcajete Cocina Mexicana was a huge letdown from start to…read morefinish. The menudo was completely bland and tasted like it came straight out of a can definitely not fresh and absolutely not worth ordering. The chips and guacamole were just "okay," but even that's being generous since the chips were clearly old and stale. The steak nachos were the final straw. They were straight-up gross. I ordered steak nachos and somehow got nachos covered in rice, barely any meat (if any at all), and a laughably small portion for the price. On top of that, they were made with the same stale chips. For what they charge, this level of food quality is unacceptable. I won't be coming back. The server was rude and short didn't care to answer any questions. Sinceramente me molesta haber gastado dinero aquí. Molcajete Cocina Mexicana fue una gran decepción de principio a fin. El menudo estaba totalmente desabrido y sabía como si saliera directo de una lata, nada fresco y definitivamente no valía la pena. Las papas fritas con el guacamole estaban "más o menos", y eso siendo generoso, porque las totopos estaban viejas y rancias. Los nachos de carne fueron la gota que colmó el vaso. Estaban horribles. Pedí nachos de asada y me los sirvieron llenos de arroz, casi sin carne (si es que tenía algo), y con una porción ridículamente pequeña para el precio. Para colmo, los hicieron con los mismos totopos viejos. Por lo que cobran, la calidad de la comida es inaceptable. No regresaré.

This place was walkable for my work and was good so I went there a second time grab the food to go…read moreand decided to put the lettuce on top. That was a good move to do would come back if I'm back in Oakland visiting from Southern California California grid place to grab a bite.

This place always has a crowd--and for good reason. The food is super fresh and tasty and it's…read morelight and bright and good for groups. I love that it is also casual: you go up to the counter and order and then find a table inside our outside. There is plenty of seating. We had the fish and veggie tacos and the Dona salad, which had jicama, carrot, avocados, baby gem lettuce, and edible flowers! I also had a cold brew coconut horchata. Yum!

When I first came here I was a little put off by the order first then they bring to your table but…read moreI guess it's quicker. It's a good lunch hour spot. Food is surprisingly fresh and innovative. Only wish their Caesar salad was better. Would pass on that next time but the rest was delicious!

Came here for lunch on a Tuesday around noon and it was pretty busy. We finally lucked out and got…read morea parking spot in the parking lot. We tried coming here on a Sunday and couldn't find parking for 15+ minutes so we ended up leaving. There is some street parking but we prefer to park in the lot. Once you get inside you order at the counter. If you're getting tacos they're all the same price so the cashier will write the number of tacos you bought and you take that receipt and get in the line. Once you get called up you put your receipt in the basket that the worker hands you and tell them what kind of meat you want in your tacos. Today I tried the asada, carnitas, Al pastor, and tripa. They all were delicious, my favorite was the tripa. Portions are good ($4.50/taco) and they have a variety of salsas, jalapeños, limes, etc in the seating area once you exit. I also got a hibiscus (Jamaica) agua fresca that was good. They do accept credit card but they'll charge a $1 fee so try to bring cash if you can. Definitely recommend, this is now one of my top taco spots in Oakland.

This is certainly one of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever been to. Each taco is $4.50 and…read morethey load each up with meat. The meats are all juicy and cooked perfectly. The pina colada drink was perfect to balance out the salty/savory flavor of the tacos. You self serve cucumbers, carrots, and radishes which is always cool. Finally, there's live Mexican music playing and the overall vibes are fantastic. 4.9/5

I would drive all this way (61 miles one way) to just have the shrimp ceviche again!…read more Great service from the staff at this establishment. We were greeted immediately & had all our questions answered regarding the cocktails and food which led to some wonderful choices enjoyed by all in our group. The restaurant was welcoming, had nice music playing but not too overpowering therefore allowing conversation. There was plenty of seating available inside & outside. Food was fresh and flavorful.

I was here for a business lunch with 4 colleagues. We shared a guacamole appetizer with 2 salsas &…read morechips. Plenty to share and simply excellent, with fresh ingredients, hand made green & red salsas. I had the chicken mole. Nice portion, surprisingly crispy enough, juicy, with a delicate, slightly sweet chocolate sauce. Great rice & beans, made with thought & skill, not just a vanilla addition. 2 colleagues had vegetarian Chile Relleno, while 1 had meat enchiladas. Everybody very much liked what they ate. Yes, I asked...because I like to review! :) I think this is great food, service, ambiance, & value for what you get. Good portions. I'll be back if I'm in Oakland.

Good chilaquiles !! As a Mexican lady I can tell the salsa…read moreand tortilla chips were great. Nice atmosphere. I'll definitely try to come back again

earns a star for: 1. great food at a fair price…read more2. service is always fast and friendly 3. indoor and outdoor seating 4. central location, easy to get to

I was here last night(Thursday night) for the Comedy show! The comedy, the crowd, the cocktails,…read moreand the host made the drive worth it! Order dinner 30 minutes before the show starts and get their margarita flight; that should last you the entire show. The comedy happens in the very back of the restaurant.

Finally made it here after driving by for months! The restaurant is charming and despite it being…read morepacked on a Sunday night, service was pretty attentive. The food was great, but the real highlight for me was the mole sauce. I'm pretty particular about it, and it did not disappoint! I think I'll order something that comes with that on all future visits.

Amazing creative tacos with so much flavor!…read more Tacos Oscar never misses. The vibe is super casual and cute with outdoor seating and a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for a laid-back meal. We tried a variety of tacos, and everything was fresh and full of bold flavors. The standout for me was definitely the beef options and the sauces really take everything to the next level. You can tell they put a lot of thought into every component. Even the veggie tacos are incredible, not just an afterthought. Everything feels creative but still comforting at the same time. Portions are satisfying without feeling too heavy. Service was quick and friendly, and the whole experience felt easy and enjoyable. It's the kind of place you want to keep coming back to because the menu changes and there's always something new to try. Highly recommend if you're in Oakland and craving elevated tacos done right!

Upscale taco joint with thoughtfully crafted tacos and quick service…read more Each element of each dish elevates its street food counterpart. We ordered pork shoulder, chicken, and charred broccoli tacos, as well as a tostada with elote and an agua fresca. The braised pork pulled aprt tenderly to reveal the chiles that imparted their subtle flavor. The mayonnaise spread thinly across the tostada was equal parts spicy and tangy, and almost too intense if not for the corn and squash layered onto it. (Perhaps the veggies were slightly under-seasoned to balance the mayo? I was a bit underwhelmed by them.) The agua de melon was syrupy in texture with a smoothness you don't often find. If there is one caveat, it is the price tag. Get yourself two tacos and call it a light meal, otherwise the tab starts adding up!