Ordered Chicken Verde and Pork Verde Burritos and the whole thing was perfect. Such tasty, fresh and wholesome ingredients. They got our special requests just right, too--no sour cream and extra cheese. The guacamole was super fresh and not that watery slush some places use. Salsa was also so delicious and expertly prepared. I found the prices surprisingly reasonable and much better than most Mexican restaurants. And even the service was wonderful! Golondrinas is my new home-to spot for Mexican cuisine. read more

Amazing place, great food. Super fast! I love the people that work there, so nice and friendly to us and the kiddos. I love that they have private parking. Burritos are great, flautas enchiladas tacos. You name it. I love this place. read more

Decent Mexican food to be in the Laurel district. Had a steak burrito and was not mad at it at all. Steak was tender and seasoned well. Spicy hot sauce wasn't hot but then again it's in the Laurel district so it may be hot for others. I'll definitely be back to try other items. read more

My wife and I, went to Glondrinas and had a really great experience. The food was amazing and the service was great. The inside is great to sit and eat. Today we both had the Nachos and they were fire the pickled jalapeño, carrots, jicama, and roasted Serrano peppers were fresh and on point. This place is one of the best places in the Bay Area hands down. Oh yeah the desserts are also great we both got the flan to go. If you're looking for great food go to "GOLONDRINAS MEXICAN GRILL". I give them five stars read more

Golondrinas Mexican Grill - These Nachos were fire - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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I am so very happy with my Tacos de Papa. Such a magnificent meal! And then I had THE FLAN. I am in heaven right now.

Ordered lunch (mole enchilada, pozole, carne asada burrito, and horchata) for pick up. Their website is easy to use (https://golondrinasgrill.com) and they give you nice options for each dish. Exciting that you can choose 2 different types of meat and different types of mole for the enchilada! Loved that they have a small parking lot (maybe 6-8 spaces?) They have a few seats outside, and the inside is very clean. Service was quick, and very friendly. All the food was fresh and delicious! Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

Golondrinas Mexican Grill - Mole Enchilada - chicken and carnita w black beans and rice! - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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I ordered a pastor burrito and guacamole & chips and chose to dine outside. It took quite a while to get the burrito and unfortunately I was subject to a prolonged conversation of some extremely pretentious patrons. The green bell pepper was tasteless and I had to salt everything. The guacamole was fresh and the chips were fried to a good crisp. The service was good as the cashier was attentive and the server was careful. They had roja and verde salsas which were exceptionally bland. I was hoping for some authentic Mexican like they advertise. If you like white people Mexican food this is your place. read more

Golondrinas Mexican Grill - Pastor burrito - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Good food and service. I highly recommend if you are in the area. This place has been here for a year. read more

Golondrinas Mexican Grill - The fajitas were tasty - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Came here over the weekend for brunch because I was craving mexican breakfast. Food came out fast and it was delicious! I ordered the chorizo egg breakfast plate which comes with 2 sauces (one creamy and one pesto), beans, potatoes, and 3 corn tortillas. It really hit the spot! Very good value for the money as well. My husband got the pupusa plate and was also very satisfied. There is a bar in the back to self serve water, roasted peppers, salt/pepper, and pickled vegetables. Love that they give you squeeze bottles of red/green salsa for the table. Love this place!!! read more

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Date: 6/19/2025 Time: 2:15 PM 65° Sunny A fellow yelper sent me a message the other night to check out Golondrinas Mexican Grill. Thanks, Steve D. Okay, this location is in the Laurel district of Oakland. I have to admit it is quite a challenge to get to this restaurant, using public transportation from Alameda to East Oakland. Certain bus lines are operating on a Sunday schedule due to Juneteenth, a federal holiday. There is indoor and patio seating. A guesstimate seating capacity indoor is at most 30 people. The outdoor patio seating is about 15 people. Ambiance is casual and comfortable. Decor is quaint. Specialties: burritos, enchiladas, pozole, chilaquiles, kids meals, taco salad, combo plates, agua fresca (horchata, sandia, sangria and jamaica), desserts (tres leches cakes, cookies). Eats: huevos rancheros with whole pinto beans, potatoes and warm flour tortillas. At first glance I thought there was too much rancheros sauce, but the beans and tortillas were perfect sides to complement the eggs. What happened to the leftover rancheros sauce? No, I did not lick the plate. LOL. It was sopped up by the remaining flour tortillas. The rancheros sauce had a nice kick...not too spicy. Yum, yum!! My sister had the chicken enchiladas with rice and pinto beans. She said it tasted okay. Service was a tad off. The gentleman who served me forgot silverware and napkins. Minor detail. Future visit: yes, an adventure to the Laurel District to Golondrinas for the red pozole and chilaquiles. Both dishes I haven't had in almost 20 years. read more

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4171 MacArthur Blvd Oakland, CA 94619 (Near Maybelle Av) Golondrinas Mexican Grill is a new restaurant in Oakland's Laurel neighborhood. I went to go try this place on a Saturday evening, about an hour before closing. I was greeted as soon as I walked in. The gentleman at the counter guided me thru the menu, and I ordered: - 2 Crispy Baja Fish Tacos - 1 Sandia drink (watermelon). This was a dine-in order, so I was given a number and I picked a table. The interior is very clean, with a modern decor. It has a cozy and warm feeling. There's also an outdoor patio with several tables. There's high chairs for the kiddies. My two Baja Fish tacos arrived, and the presentation was beautiful. The tacos were well dressed in shredded cabbage, cream and salsa. Sauces were provided. I asked for crispy tacos, and I got CRISPY. Those fresh tortillas shattered when I bit into them. The battered fish had a mild flavor, not fishy at all. Price: 2 for $12.50. The Sandia drink was very good and refreshing. It wasn't too sweet. It tasted exactly like eating a slice of watermelon. Before leaving, i ordered Nachos with carnitas and guac. It was served with peppers and sauces. It's a large order of nachos, with an even distribution of cheese and sauce. Very good! Very nice first experience, and I will return. Dress Code: Casual Support Local Business in the Eastbay! read more

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So happy to have delicious, clean, authentic, flavorful Mexican food in our neighborhood! My Mexican mom wanted this 3 days in a row when she tried it. Their tamales are the best, the mole options are in point, all the different style of beans are perfection, the flan is so good, and they even have one of my favorite side dishes, plantains with beans and crema. When we ordered party platters, the fixings they gave us were generous and beautiful. They lasted for days (escabeche for the win!) and their taco salsas were just right. On top of all the gorgeous food, they are super kind! Take all my money, Golondrinas-- and please, please stick around. We need you. read more

Golondrinas Mexican Grill - Chicken asado burrito, tamales plato, quesadilla appetizer, plantains and beans, Mexican noodle soup with a side of crispy tacos de papa - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Absolutely stellar restaurant, blew my family away. We were extremely surprised. My wife and I have eaten flan for decades, and they have the best flan we have ever had! We gave a piece to our foodie daughter and she screamed "This is the best flan I have had" The Choco cake was excellent as well. It's the details that matter. Some of the absolute best refried beans I have had, terrifically seasoned, you could make a meal out of their bespoke fried to order chops and this bean drip. And the large, creamy fresh guacamole was a revelation. Only in Mexico where the avocados are given three additional weeks to ripen on the tree would I find better. My Baja stye fish tacos were huge, perfectly friend and well composed. My wife loved her cheese enchilada with that classic sour tang that comes from a made from scratch tomatillo sauce. My wife's watermelon juice was on point. I don't want to sound like a broken record but my Sangria was some of the best I have ever had. Just to be able to swing buy and grab refried beans, fresh fluffy chops, killer guac and flan to die for and plop down in front of the TV is going to be a go-to ritual for this family. I can't wait to get back and try their other dishes. I can be a real picky butthead when it comes to food, whether it's gourmet in Napa or great lengua tacos at a truck at 1 am. This place knocked me over. You order at the counter, they bring the food to you. Service is excellent. They have opened a second restaurant in Berkeley. And few places in this neighborhood or open late, and these folks are open until 9 for last order. 5 star knockout!!!!! read more

I liked the Community Table, especially for the quiet off street outdoor tables and easy free parking right there, so I was happy to see the new place Didn't disappoint. Great fish tacos, dog friendly read more

Really great bang for the buck. Delicious food, clean restaurant, friendly staff. New neighborhood go to

Their pupusa plate is so dang good - especially for dine-in when it's hot and fresh. Sour cream does not come with the platanos which is surprising but I also didn't ask for it (I think it costs extra). I paired it with sangria and it was a good meal. The staff is super friendly and warm. Both indoor seating and outdoor seating options. read more

The food here is amazing, came here 2 days in a row after trying it. I had the plate with pork and cheese pupusa. This is seriously the best pupusa I've ever had. I've also selected the steak enchilada with green sauce. This was also very delicious. Now that I have found this place, I am going to start bringing family and friends to try it. read more

Golondrinas Mexican Grill - Combo Plato: pork and cheese pupusa, steak enchilada and refried beans - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

This is an update to my earlier review. I've been to Golondrinas several times since ordering the fish tacos. Although I haven't tried that dish again, I've had the chicken enchiladas verdes with refried beans. The food was very good and flavorful. The service is excellent and prompt. I do agree with some of the other reviewers who've noted that the restaurant can be noisy when crowded. (To be fair, that was true of Communite Table, which was in the same space.) This might be ameliorated by hanging some sound deadening material on the walls, like tapestries. I'm not an interior designer, so take that suggestion with a few tablespoons of salsa. I'm glad I gave Golondrinas another try. I may even order the fish tacos again. read more

Just got home from eating here for a belated Father's Day dinner with my husband and in laws. Wow, what an amazing place to eat. Everything is incredibly flavorful and super fresh tasting. Not to mention all the options to pick from on the menu. I had the pupusa plate and it was to die for. Seriously so good. The customer service is super friendly and you get your food relatively quickly, too. Looking forward to coming back and trying something else on the menu. Highly recommend, you will NOT be disappointed =) read more

Golondrinas Mexican Grill - Pupusa Plate - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Food was very ordinary nothing wow. Service is OK. Ambience is good. Parking is available in the restaurant complex itself.

A friend recommended this place so my husband and I went for breakfast yesterday. I had the mole poblano enchiladas with chicken and they were delicious, the sauce was perfection sweet & spicy just like I like it. My husband had the red chilaquiles and he loved them and compared them to Cuidad de Mexico chilaquiles. Spicy and crunchy! We both had the Mexican mocha and it was delicious. I can't wait to come back and bring my family. Service was quick, it was a very chill place filled with natural light and beautiful plants! read more

Golondrinas Mexican Grill - Enchiladas de mole poblano con pollo Chilaquiles rojos - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Yay! We found our family's new favorite local Mexican restaurant. My picky eater said it was the best bean and cheese burrito they ever had. The potato tacos were a family hit, the pozole did not disappoint and my husband loved the mole enchiladas. Plates cleaned and the cookies brought smiles. Don't miss the Sangria either and the service was engaging and quick! So happy they are here! read more

Yes! I agree with everybody about the quality of the food, cleanness and affordable prices, Tamales included. But I have one complaint: Why garnishing the tamales without peeling them first? That's kinda dumb! Once you peel them all the beauty and the extra flavors go away with the discarded "tusa," or corn husk. If I were you, I will peel the tamales and place the on top of the tusa and the garnish, just saying. read more

Another win at Golondrinas! Got the carnitas tacos and they are just perfect. Served on soft fresh corn mini tortillas, four of them, so they soak up all the juices from the incredibly flavorful meat. The pieces of tender succulent pork are curated so that there are no bad bits - just yummy tender crispy flavorful carnitas. It comes with onion and cilantro - I added raw cabbage on top - and ample amounts of their absolutely delicious green sauce. Once again - the service here is friendly and warm, the vibe and decor relaxed and comfortable. Can't say enough good about this little place- my only complaint would be that it tends to be kept a little bit too cold. If there was a way to turn down the air conditioning a little bit I would love it. Otherwise this place is flawless! read more

We live nearby and have wanted to try Golondrinas for awhile. We ordered pickup and were not disappointed. great flavor in everything including the beans and rice which are often throwaways, but not here. Fresh and great quality food. We'll definitely be returning and recommending to others. So excited to support a Laurel business. read more

I've only eaten in once..I order to go and have been happy with the flavor and quantity of food in the fajitas plate. Ordered to go at least 6 times before. Last time, I noticed they stopped giving corn chips. My order today was about 1/2 the quantity of fajitas and less guac and sour cream as well as rice.. Seems like they are shrinking the portions to cut cost and increase margins. I like their food so it sucks. The amount I got isn't worth the price. read more

I've enjoyed their breakfasts before but decided to try a burrito today. Although the flavors were good, I had a hard time eating the mushroom and kale burrito. With each bite , there was a large piece of the kale stem. I was disappointed. Perhaps it could be chopped smaller or removed from the greens. read more

Golondrinas Mexican Grill - Kale stems - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Very Meh. I went with a friend and we ordered hella food so we could try different things. It seemed like what we got did not match what the menu said. When asking the counter person about it he was dismissive/rude. The food was bland. Very, very bland. We left almost all the food, uneaten, on the table. All the counter person said, as we walked, out was a sarcastic "Thank you". Super disappointed. read more

Hands down the best home made Mexican food in the neighborhood. The service is friendly, the restaurant is quiet and has seating inside and outside. They serve a variety of authentic Mexican food, including Salvadoran pupusas. This is a family ran restaurant and you can tell they take pride in cooking for the community. We frequent here at least twice a month. I took some pics of today's meal(to go this time) if you're around stop by and give this place some love! You won't regret it. They have street and private parking. read more

Golondrinas Mexican Grill - Chicken enchiladas with green salads side of refried beans and rice... - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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Had a taco craving so had to try Golondrinas. They have a small parking area next to the building which is great. Indoor and outdoor seating available. For outdoor they do a good job in getting the seating mostly under umbrellas. The menu is pretty extensive and you order at the front counter. There is water and some pickled veg and jalapenos to self serve. I wish they also provided some napkins at the self serve table. They bring you the food and it appears to be made to order. We tried all the tacos - shrimp, fried fish, baked fish and beef. The seafood was the best since the beef was a bit dry. The have a nice red and green sauce, each very tasty and not spicy, you can add the pickled veg for some spice. read more

Great Burrito, this has become our place for take out burritos. Food is excellent and they have a parking lot.

Our friends introduced us to this awesome gem! There's a great selection of food, dessert and drink! I had the enchiladas (green) and it was delicious. I cleaned my plate up in no time! My wife had the mole enchiladas and it was just as good! Can't wait to go back to try the other dishes! read more

This place is such a good experience every time!!! Our favorite place to go for Mexican food. Get the delicious chile relleno or anything they're offering with mole poblano - outstanding, just like La Mission in Berkeley. The staff is also super nice, I didn't catch his name but one guy behind the register is honestly really funny and playful and his humor made me laugh a lot. We love you Golondrinas! read more

My Carnitas Burrito was perfecto! It was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, as were the rest of the ingredients. I stopped in around 7:30pm and placed my to-go order at the counter. The woman who took my order was polite and courteous. The total cost without tip was $15.77, (carnitas burrito $11.30 + guacamole $2.00 + cheese $1.00 + tax $1.47), yikes! I definitely would go back. Btw, there's also indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor space was very clean. read more

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Excellent experience Saturday morning first time with a friend. We loved everything about the restaurant. Nice clean cozy spot, friendly owner and great food most of all. I love the chiliquelas and tamales with green sauce and my friend loved his chicken mole read more

Had the red pozole and it was super yummy. Tastes homemade. The vibe of this place is also really cute. Excited to have found this local gem. read more

My wife and I visited Golondrinas Mexican Grill last night. The restaurant was very clean, and the staff was friendly and hospitable; made you feel like family. When we arrived home we couldn't wait to indulge, after finishing our meal, we made the decision to go back again today for another scrumptious dinner. One of the best Mexican restaurants that we've tried thus far. Three thumbs up for Golondrinas; oh, I only have two thumbs! read more

I went back again and tried a regular burrito. Despite being asked what salsa I wanted (mild, medium, or spicy), there was no salsa in it. Just the meat, rice, and beans was fairly tasteless. read more

Golondrinas Mexican Grill - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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Food is delicious, fresh, and flavorful. We've been here many times and the dishes almost never disappoint.

Good food and also vegan options. Had the chile relleno, potato tacos, Baja taco. Everything was tasty. They even have kale and mushroom tacos, will have to try them next time. read more