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    Mexicana

    4.5 (65 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Enchilada platter served with rice and refried pinto beans. The enchiladas were filled with the al-pastor beef spiced just right.
    Eugenia C.

    After a morning at the Tilden Botanical Gardens and having ridden the train we were ready for lunch. A quick search on Yelp brought us to the Epicurious Garden for some Mexican food. The food was authentically good. The chips and salsa were an additional order. The pico, cilantro and onions were freshly cut. The chili sauce was spicy hot. The service was efficient and they assured that we received our full order. This was a multi counter establishment in the Epicurious garden.

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    Katrina F.

    IMO this is considered a skinny mini burrito. Meant for a child. The circumference is barely bigger than a standard 24oz water bottle. I didn't see nor taste any cheese in this "bean rice and cheese burrito." When I questioned the staff, none of them offered to address or fix the discrepancy at all. I can pay $2 more at a chipotle to have unlimited toppings (except guacamole) and double up on everything. Chipotles burrito will be like 2-3 meals depending on how much you eat. Mexicana's burrito was literally an appetizer or snack--- didn't fill me up at all.

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    Quoc H.

    My friends and I came around 5pm on a Saturday and the restaurant is located inside a food court. The food court was empty and had no wait. We walked around the area and it was very well cleaned and plenty of outside seating and most were shaded. Metered Parking could tough on Shattuck but you can find parking on the side streets. Ordered the $9.75 sautéed tofu burrito and watched them make the food in front of me. They prepared the burrito with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream, the sauce that was used to sautéed the tofu was amazing. The whole burrito was overall 10/10. Every bite was like flavorful, full, saucy, and tofu just melts in your mouth. It came with chips and salsa which were both fresh! The chips were crispy and thick. Salsa also pairs well with the burrito.

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    Judy T.

    Lovely people served me up a great meal. I wandered into this food hall and ordered a Chile relleno. It was delicious. A perfect Chile, excellent level of spice stuffed with good cheese and topped with a tangy red sauce and a light breading. The beans were smooth AF too. Beautiful back garden patio. A chill dining oasis. I would love to go back and try a breakfast burrito. Best staff, chill vibes and tasty food.

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    chili relleno was terrible. guacamole was inedible. service was perfect. ambiance was fine for an order at the counter type food service

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    Love the selection here and also the use of fresh ingredients. Would love to get the word out on them since it's great quality Mexican food.

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    The food here is always so good and delicious. we are lucky to have this establishment in North Berkeley.

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