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    COOL!NARIA

    3.9 (47 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating
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    Small, very little filling.
    Nicole J.

    I encountered them while visiting the area and they had a truck at the Saturday Oakland farmers market. So of course this jersey girl had to experience as many tacos as she could while on the West Coast. These were just OK. I wasn't wowed, the tortilla was dry, it was very little filling and the flavor was just mediocre. I can't say that I highly recommend this. Also, the Agua Fresca was not sweet or flavorful. It's definitely a different taco experience but not to my liking.

    Chicken Pibil Taco, Pork Carnitas Taco and 3 Pieces Shrimp Costra tacos.
    Jeanette L.

    I had the opportunity to try this place tonight because they were a part of the Oakland Turkey Trot 2021 bib pick up event. I have to say I did not expect much and did not expect to be impressed. I was completely blown away! The salsa was spicy just the way I like it. The shrimp was cooked to perfection and very plump the meat was great. Everything was a little bit smaller than what I'm used to for tacos with this may have been due to this event. I will definitely come back here and try to find this location just because of those shrimp tacos.

    Oct 2020 menu
    Kay D.

    I've been eyeing this Elote taco trunk by lake merritt for a while. I finally stopped by to order some Mexican corn elotes. The food truck is mask and social distance enforced. I went on a Friday afternoon, it wasn't busy at all. Their menu is right on the truck. It was easy to order, service was great, price is a bit pricy considering it is a bougie taco truck by the lake, the food was delicious overall. I ordered Mexican corn, and it was ready within 5min. The order process was simple, and the truck takes Apple Pay, credit card over $5.

    Blue Corn Huarache w/ Beef Tinga
    Adam B.

    Like a taco truck 2.0. Fancier presentation, more nuanced ingredients, smaller portions and a steeper price tag. It was fun to try, but I may just hit up a Tacos San Buena truck next time I get the lunchtime craving. Blue Corn Huarache w/ Beef Tinga: First things first, there was a lot of great taste going on. The beef tinga was tender and nicely spiced. Tons of thinly sliced veggies and herbs to add some great texture and flavor contrasts. And like three types of sauces. The actual huarache itself was bit of a letdown, kinda like the texture of a store bought tortilla. They might have made it fresh on the griddle, but it didn't come across that way. Also, this seemed pricey at $14. Definitely higher priced than a meal from other Mexican food trucks around town. Fresh Mango Agua Fresca: Was a tad disappointed. I'm used to agua frescas being real sweet, either by virtue of lots of fruit juice or lots of sugar to make up for the lack thereof. This was quite watery, almost as if La Croix got into the business of selling agua frescas. Also, they served it in an awkward plastic bag as an homage to Mexico City or something. Could have really benefited from some ice in the bag since it was bordering on room temperature.

    Baja Shrimp tacos with spicy salsa
    Parisa Z.

    Incredibly friendly staff working at the truck during Pridefest! Those Baja shrimp tacos with the spicy salsa were absolutely incredible! Spicy, flavorful, juicy, tangy, and fresh!

    Chicken and pork sandwich
    Erick P.

    The food truck was parked outside the Walt Disney Family Museum so we decided to try it. We purchased the Chicken and Pulled Pork Sandwich, but if I had to choose, the sandwich is more filling. The Chicken is the healthier option and it came with potato and beans on the side but whichever you choose, it's one of the few places to eat at this site. My only reason for giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the price. Although the pulled pork sandwich is flavorful and has an abundance of meat, it is high in price.

    Cocina Del C.

    ¡DELICIOSO! I enjoyed everything about the experience. From the cool rustic truck, to the wonderful customer service to the promising menu. This duo is passionate about what they do, and it shows. We got to enjoy our meal while social distancing at Lake Merritt and it was truly the highlight of our week. The shrimp was juicy and plump, the carnitas were perfectly crispy. You can't go wrong checking them out!

    "Gringas" pastor tacos from COOL!NARIA and Gravity Chai from Smoothie Operator
    Jason V.

    I tried their "gringas" pastor tacos they were super tasty/delicious; highly recommended for sure. They're usually located off Grand Ave near the Pergola @ Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA

    Shrimp tacos two ways
    Gravity W.

    This is a truly artisan food truck! You can taste the fresh ingredients and practiced care that goes into their creations. I was blown away by both of their variations on the shrimp tacos, and returned to try the carnitas, al pastor and tinga tacos. What a mouth party! I am looking forward to trying their house made mole on my next visit. They are often parked on lake Merritt on Grand Avenue. Do yourself a favor and check then out

    Gorgeous ceviche in coconut shells for my wedding cocktail hour at Reinstein Ranch in Livermore, CA.

    Coolinaria brought their beautiful truck to our ranch-style wedding and served up the classiest food for cocktail hour: ceviche in gorgeous coconut shells, three types of tacos (including delicious vegan tacos - purple potato with a kale slaw), guacamole/chips and they were thoughtful enough to think of making cheese quesadillas for the kids! Everyone was in love with the food and Beth and Beto are so easy to work with and just very kind, warm people. We met with them a couple times at their pop-up spot at Federation Brewery and they always took the time to sit down with us and talk through details and ideas. I feel like there aren't many high-end options for mexican food trucks, so Coolinaria is who you want for a stylish event. You get restaurant quality food with the fun atmosphere of having a truck. I can't recommend them highly enough!

    Bring a blanket, enjoy your meal on the grass by the lake!

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    One of the most authentic Mexican food trucks in the Bay Area. The food is a work of art and it's taste reminds me of Pujol in Mexico City.

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    Best tacos in Oakland highly recommended. Flavorful and excellent quality, super friendly staff.

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    Great authentic Mexican food in the bay area!!! We loved the carnitas and the tinga! Thanks for the friendly service! Highly recommended!

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    The tacos are tasty, but they're 5 bucks a piece and you only get 1 corn tortilla. They take a long time to prepare.

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