Spent like 15$ on two large tacos and they came in basically a puddle of sour cream. I'm talking just absolutely DRENCHED in sour cream. I've literally never seen so much sour cream on a taco before. Who would want this? Honestly borderline inedible read more

La Mission - "Tacos" puddle of sour cream - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

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My daughter and I came here earlier this week after a long day of flying from CT for some dinner. Although there wasn't much space inside, the food was amazing and the customer service was even better. The person at the front was very friendly and we had a nice conversation with him. And again, the food was amazing! We shared some nachos and my daughter and I both had tacos. If we're ever in this area again we will definitely be back! read more

Burrito lacked meat. I got it to-go and it was cold by the time I started eating it just 5 minutes later. read more

One of the first restaraunts I visited when I moved to Berkeley CA. Wondeful Steak Tacos and the grand kids loved the Nachos. Reasnobly prices and delicious. read more

Fantastic food, flavors are great, back patio is way too cute and very relaxing, the salsa is A1 top tier Are a breakfast burrito and it was everything I had hoped for read more

Seen this place it always seemed to be packed every time we passed by so we had to give this place a try! Right when I walked in, I was greeted right away and there was sooo much to choose from and it was hard for me to make a decision on what I wanted lol. We weren't that hungry but still wanted to try this spot out. Decided to order us some carne asada tacos and carnitas taco with a horchata.....yum! I totally forgot to tell them plain but it's ok I just picked out the onions and cilantro. The food overall was ok nothing outstanding about it. Definitely would like to try their dessert I looovveee me some cheesecake and carrot cake!!! My next visit I would definitely check out their desserts! read more

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Over 20+ years living in California has turned me into a bit of a taco connoisseur/snob, and with that finely honed skill, I set out to find the best taco in my area. I ended up stumbling across one of Berkeley's best Mexican restaurants - maybe the best in the East Bay. I mean, this place has it all: Delicious food - check! Great outdoor patio - check! Dog-friendly - check! Free parking lot - check! The best salsa verde - check! Thick, well-seasoned chips - check! Tasty street tacos - check! Only thing missing--there is no Taco Tuesday special, but I can live without that. BB read more

I ordered the baja fish taco. It was delicious. The service was good. My order came within 30 minutes. The ambiance was decent. The leg of the table I was assigned to was uneven, so the table keeps on moving. Would go again! read more

La Mission - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place is so cute! Little corner restaurant with plenty of outdoor seating on their patio. If you're looking to eat indoors, they only have 2 tables, so come prepared to wait. We ordered at the counter and found a table. The food quickly came out. Their servings a huge and fairly priced. Definitely try the flautas de mole. So good. read more

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Where to start... I had been meaning to stop by La Mission for a while now. Berkeley isn't knows for having good Mexican food and as a Mexican myself, I am often disappointed. This time, however, was different! My friend and I placed our order indoors with the very sweet and helpful staff. I opted for the tacos dorados de papa with an horchata and side of rice and beans and he went for the chicken burrito. They have a beautiful section outdoors for seating and we chose to sit at one of the picnic style benches. The tacos dorados were SOOOOOOOO good! The potatoes were soft and and fluffy, the tortilla was perfectly fried and crispy. The sour cream and queso fresco were both super fresh and gave the dish a nice touch of acidity. The vegetables brought a fresh element to the dish that can easily taste greasy. These were a 12/10 I loved them. The rice and beans were super yummy too! The horchata was also spectacular. I haven't had a good horchata in Berkeley in my 4 years living here till I had this one. It's absolutely creamy and delicious. My friend also really enjoyed his burrito and said it was one of the better ones he's had here. I definitely suggest checking this place out! I can't wait to come back for the tacos and horchata! Keep it up! read more

La Mission - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I discovered after ordering that they are known for their burritos and mole. I messed up by getting Al Pastor tacos. They tasted fine but definitely not what i expected because their pastor was braised. The guac and chips is the real star. The freshly made chips were some of the best I've had. Portions are huge! They have really cute outdoor seating. I would definitely come back again but order something else. read more

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Love this place! In my top 2 taco places ever, chicken tacos de plaza are my go to. Their green salsa is spectacular. They're always very friendly here. Comfortably close to the university, I go out of my way when I have the time before or after class to come here. read more

La Mission - Chicken tacos de plaza - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

very friendly staff! I had the 2 baja fish tacos and a pineapple agua fresca. yum! love the patio too read more

Only got tacos, but almost every single one of them. The Baja fish was very light and airy similar to Baja, all the meat was very good. Great neighborhood spot with very cute backyard al fresco seating read more

La Mission - Tacos, and rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

La Mission is a casual spot for Mexican eats in Berkeley. The menu was quite diverse, but they seemed especially proud of their moles. To try out these sauces, we got the Chicken Pipian Mole Burrito, which came with chicken, rice, beans, pickled onions, jalapeños, and a spicy mole guajillo sauce, all wrapped in a large flour tortilla. We also had the simple Green Salad, made of chopped romaine, carrots, jicama, cabbage, radishes, and toasted pumpkin seeds in a cilantro lime vinaigrette. But my favorite dishes were the Barbacoa Taco, made of tender shredded leg of lamb on double corn tortillas; and the Baja Fish Taco, an oversized battered fillet of cod dressed with chipotle crema, pico de gallo, cabbage, and lime, all served in a tortilla. Overall, the food here was tasty and came at a great value, though the restaurant could have been cleaner. read more

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I ordered a vegetarian burrito with black beans and mild salsa, which when you added in tax and 15% tip, came out to $11.97 The quantity was big and service was friendly, but the burrito was rather underwhelming in flavor. I didn't add cheese or other toppings due to the extra cost associated with them so that could've been part of it, but I expected more flavoring to be included by default, at least just from the vegetables or salsa included. I could barely taste salsa, so overall it was a bit on the drier side (not a bad thing to me because it at least reduced the chance of getting soggy, but could be a minus to you). I wish Yelp allowed half-star reviews because technically I'd want to give this a 3.5 star, reduced rating due to it being weak in flavor, but I still can appreciate the price was reasonable for the big quantity. read more

They always mess up orders. The portions are so small. So ur not getting worth the money you pay for barely any meat in their burritos and taste is meh. This is a second review after giving them another chance I will never come back again read more

I go all the time, maybe a couple times a month. Good for families and kids. Always better if you eat it hot there.

Chilaquiles with the green sauce no meat was delicious. And the whole beans go perfectly.

I got the chicken burrito and added guac. 80% rice, hardly any chicken or beans. The guac was over 2$ extra and was practically nonexistent. Insane that it cost $18. read more

This place never ever fails. Happy to report that they serve breakfast burritos! We also ordered a chicharron burrito and chicken flautas and they didn't disappoint. They serve generous portions and the servings are proportional. It's quick and friendly service too. You can easily find seating inside and on the patio, though parking can be a bit tricky. Their agua frescas and mineragua complement each dish perfectly. They also service complimentary infused water. Please don't forget to put your dishes in the designated bins once you've enjoyed your delicious meal. read more

Great food excellent service. Never had a bad meal or experience. This is our go place on the weekends.

I've been going nearly weekly for about four years now to grab a to-go burrito because when I first started, the food was so dang good. My experience of late has been that when the food is well-prepared, it's super yummy. But you just can't count on it, perhaps depending on the cook that day. All too often over the last year and a half, when I have gotten home with a to-go burrito, it has been missing all the extras I ordered and paid for (guacamole, Mexican cheese, etc.). Same with the food quality - it has been really uneven lately. I drive a bit out of my way to go here, but I notice that I have been going less and less. read more

She had been looking at this restaurant for at least a couple of years. Someday, we'd get around to trying it. Well, today was the day. We arrived at 11:46. They have a small parking lot behind the restaurant, and we were able to get a space. Back in the day, this used to be an old Taco Bell. I don't remember that they had seating inside. The lot is on the corner with the parking lot used to be on two sides of the building. With La Mission, the parking lot to the side of the building has been turned into outdoor dining with canopies and umbrellas. I found the quality of food that came out of such a small kitchen to be fairly amazing. One of my early jobs in life was at several different Taco Bells and by far, this one had the smallest footprint. When we walked in, there were maybe three people sitting at small tables, one standing, waiting for their order and us. We looked at the menu board above the ordering counter and the order taker handed us a laminated menu to save neck strain. The ordering process was pretty straightforward, and the order taker guided us through the process. Once, you're done ordering, you get your drinks and a table topper with a number. The food is brought out to you. Because we failed to get set-ups on the way to the outdoor dining area, when the Taco came out, the server told us that we would bring us some set-ups. Service here is friendly and excellent! We ordered: Taco de Plaza with Al Pastor - 5 - For a Street Taco, we were amazed at the amount of Meat piled onto the two Corn Tortillas. I separated the two tortillas and split the meat into two super fat tacos. Delicious! I got the Chile Relleno Plate with Whole Black Beans, Rice and Corn Tortillas - 5. Eggy, cheesy deliciousness! She got Barbacoa (Lamb!) with Whole Black Beans, Rice and Corn Tortillas - 5. Both plates were loaded up with food. It was interesting that both plates had a lot of liquid on them. That usually turns me off but when I started in on the Black Beans, the flavor was amazing. Then I tried her Black Beans and the flavor was very different. The liquid from each plate, which comes off of the entree, mixes in with the beans and flavors them. The rice was not as successful. The seasoning was weak and the grains looked like broken rice. We're both Asian and very particular about our rice. We'll be back to try other flavors! read more

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First time in here, I got a Ceviche plate but I been around Bay Area trying seafood And I can tell when place deserves a good review but isn't the case , ceviche overcooked due to exaggerated lemon juice . read more

Wonderful service & great food in a calming outdoor setting. I can't say enough about the fantastic food and service: chips with guacamole & 2 salsas, plantains, tacos de papa, tacos de plaza (carnitas), pipian mole chicken burrito, flan (loved the regular), sangria & negro modelo. And plenty of parking in the back! read more

Came here on a Sunday night on a while. Ordered the ceviche based on previous reviews and OMG it was fantastic!!! Very fresh. Also ordered plantains that were soft, sweet and lightly crisped edges. The plate came with warm flavorful black beans and topped with a sour cream sauce. My partner had an asada burrito and said it was very good. Good enough to return for. The place is a small inside but has wonderful, plentiful outdoor seating with fantastic tropical plants and flowers and heaters. Oh...and a small parking lot. Definitely coming back to try more things since everything we had was delicious. read more

Their pozole is absolutely delicious - we come here just for that! Wouldn't recommend their steak burritos as the tortilla and meat were a little too dry for my taste. Their steak tacos were just okay as well. The people are super friendly and if you want to dine in, it's a nice place to that as well on a warm day since their dining area's mostly outdoors. Even though it's a smaller parking lot, I've usually always been able to find parking still. read more

We just got to-go, I had a carne asada burrito and my friend got a grande vegetarian taco. The burrito was good--the meat was nicely cooked--but was missing some flavor. Maybe I should've asked for more sauce or added guac. Though I thought that maybe the beef should've been seasoned more to carry the flavor. In any case, I plan to give it another try and order more carefully, largely because the outdoor seating area is nice. read more

La Mission - carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

The burritos are excellent. Very generous portions served in a quaint low key setting.

I wanted to like this place but there were several areas needing improvement. Namely the cleanliness and the area outside.

y4* La Mission 1255 University Berkeley Mexican Tacos, burritos, flautas, pozole Great desserts; coffee is good Indoor/outdoor seating Small parking lot Friendly service read more

Vegan review Legumbres burrito, black beans, fajita style with guacamole - delish! It's our go-to vegan option that fills us up without the junky style weight of typical comfort food. Huge burrito you must use two hands to hold and for a reasonable price. Service can be delayed when busy, we call ahead to lower waiting time. There is a parking lot in the back and a few tables inside. Casual vibe but clearly a popular spot. read more

La Mission - Legumbres burrito - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

The food was okay. The service was pretty quick. The ambiance at night was romantic with the outdoor lighting. Just make sure to get a table by one of the outdoor heaters. Otherwise, it's pretty chilly! read more

La Mission - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

Overall Rating: 4/5 Food: 4/5 Service/Wait: 4/5 Price/Value: 5/5 Atmosphere/Uniqueness: 3/5 Visited La Mission for authentic Mexican flavors many times, and most of the time the food was great. The food, especially the Flautas de Pollo and Nopales Mole Poblano burrito, was delicious. The service was commendable, and the prices justified the quality of the food. A recommended spot for those craving Mexican food; certainly considering a return visit. Flautas de Pollo Rating: 4/5 Crispy, well-seasoned chicken-filled flautas. Deliciously crunchy exterior with flavorful chicken inside. Platanos Rating: 4/5 Sweet and perfectly caramelized plantains. A delightful blend of sweetness that complements the savory dishes. Tacos de Plaza Rating: 4/5 Authentic street-style tacos with a burst of flavors. Each taco was savory and packed with delicious fillings. Nopales Mole Poblano burrito Rating: 4/5 A unique combination of flavors. The mole poblano added a rich, complex taste to the nopales burrito, creating a satisfying dish. read more

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Really great and Fresh Mexican food delicious from the carne asada to the diced onions and cilantro that adorn it. I devour my meal every time and if it's a late lunch don't require a full dinner usually. They move quickly, but it can get unexpectedly crowded still worth a short wait. Small parking lot in back and outdoor seating has heat lamps. The people running it are friendly and professional. read more

How could my first review of 2024 NOT be for La Mission? This place is consistently delicious, great service (even with super long lines!), and has a beautiful seating area. Though it can get packed and the seating is right off the sidewalk (not in the street, just close to it), the turnover is quick. Try the pozole (my faaaave) or for breakfast, the chilaquiles (also my faaaaaaaaave). You really can't go wrong with this menu! Also omg I've reviewed this place 4 times?? Whoops. Still gets 5 stars from me!! read more

La Mission - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Delicious fajita. Not fancy but very tasty. Large portion. We sat outside and the overhead heater kept all of us warm (except the person who neglected to bring a coat). read more

SO GOOD!!! I got the poblano mole burrito super good. They charged extra for cheese but I could've done without it, the flavors of the mole were amazing read more

So delicious!!! Food came fast. Everything fresh. Highly recommend!!! No frills--outside seating can be a little chilly--but it is SO worth it. read more