The carnitas burrito and shrimp quesadilla are both outstanding. The carnitas are juicy, flavorful,…read moreand packed into a generously sized burrito, while the shrimp quesadilla is loaded with tender, well-seasoned shrimp and just the right amount of melted cheese. Pair either one with the red salsa, and you really can't go wrong. Oh, and get some horchata--it's great. I've always had friendly, efficient service here. Even when there's a line, the staff keeps things moving, and the food comes out fresh and fast. Okay, it's a taco truck--nothing fancy, but that's part of the charm. Standing outside with your food, soaking in the neighborhood atmosphere, and enjoying authentic Mexican food straight from the grill is exactly the experience you're looking for.

Best tacos ever!!!…read more I have had a lot of tacos in my life, this is the best. I can't stop dreaming about this place since I had it and I can't wait to go back. Card accepted at this location. Small parking lot. Outdoor patio seating. Quick service.

Went in with zero expectations and left planning my next visit…read more Stopped by Tacos Mi Rancho near Lake Merritt and honestly didn't know what to expect. From the outside, it looks like a straightforward taco truck, but wow was I surprised. I ordered the Carnitas Super Taco, which came loaded with lettuce, cheese, cilantro, onions, sour cream, and guacamole. Everything was fresh, well seasoned, and packed with flavor. My only complaint? You only get one taco per order because I definitely could've eaten another. The Kid ordered the Carne Asada Super Taco and before we even pulled away, she was asking for a second one. That's usually a pretty good sign. We also tried the horchata and jamaica, and both were delicious. The horchata was creamy and flavorful, while the jamaica was refreshing and not overly sweet. What surprised me most was how quickly they got the food out, especially considering how popular this spot seems to be. A few things to know: * Cash or Venmo only * Parking can be a challenge, but it's worth it * Keep an eye out for the new speed cameras in the area Their hours are another plus: Open daily, 9:30am- midnight Overall, this was one of those pleasant surprises that reminds you not to judge a place by appearances. Definitely looking forward to coming back.

Food 5/5 Service 4/5…read moreVibes 5/5 Staple taco truck spot in Lake Merritt that kept me sane and fed during my college years

Xingones is exactly what the neighborhood needed. There's ample seating and good bartenders if you…read morewant to dine in, though I usually end up getting their food to go. My go-tos are the Cali-style burrito with asada and the Xingones nachos (with extra cheese). Good quality ingredients and portions that are generous enough that I almost always have leftovers. Plus, the prices are fair for what you get.

Never made it to their former location but they just moved like a mile away, just on the other side…read moreof 880, so now on the fringe of Jack London. The old space is still under the same owners, almost the same food but maybe more concentrated on the Mexican fare. I'd call this a hipster pub. No table service, gotta order up front and food brought out. Can't start a tab so if you want multiple drinks or food items better order it all at once, or keep getting up to order and re-pay (which I dislike). If you sit at the bar top, they can run you a tab there. But it's usually pretty packed there. Beer n a Shot ($11/4*) the beer is a domestic lager (Miller Hi Life) and you can choose between 3 shots. I chose Fernet as I can use it post meal, while I have the beer with the meal. Don't love the beer but for the price ya just can't beat it. 6 Wings ($13/3.5*) Wings are a big focus on their menu. You can pick from lots of sauces/rubs; different quantities to fit your group/appetite; ranch or blue cheese; you can customize flats, drummies or mixed. They even asked how crisp we wanted the fry, which rarely is ever asked. I dug their thoroughness in the wing game. We chose basic buffalo sauce and I found it to be just average. Quite salty meaning it is mostly Franks Hot Sauce, I like ones that are more balanced with other ingredients. I did like their blue cheese dressing as they add a scoop of blue crumbles to the ramekin itself so it is very chunky which I like. Fish Taco ($5/4.5*) I chose a fried version but you can also get grilled fish. Perfectly fried strips of battered fish. Appropriate accouterments of shredded cabbage, cilantro and sour cream. 2 delicious pureed salsas come with as well that are requisite to use. Cobb Salad ($19/4.5*) Solid entree sized salad. Love how you pick between shrimp or chicken then grilled or fried. You will literally change the dynamics with each choice. The lettuce was fresh spring mix. Topped with crisp bacon bits, grape tomatoes, blue crumbles, avo slices, which is why I am fond of Cobb Salads. So many varying textures and flavors keeping things interesting. They use smaller shrimps but at least they have a nice meaty texture. They season it pretty aggressively and sear it on a hot flat top. Not sure if they cooked it next to some carne asada or if they use beef tallow to cook with, but my shrimp bites totally tasted like steak. I love surf n turf so this totally worked for me. Just don't know if it was deliberate or not. Nice add to the neighborhood and I'm sure I'll be back. Still want to try their nachos and possibly chicken n waffles. Good chance I could do both at the same time as not too often you can. Swoop in when ya can amirite!

Excellent as usual!! I always get the same items & they are very consistent. Give them a try! You…read morewon't be disappointed

Well you live and you learn stopped at this food truck at Emeryville Bay Street on a Saturday I was…read morereally hungry so I saw there was a long line and decided to try it .it is very unclear from the menu and the description that when you're ordering an original burger you're going to get two mini burgers instead of a regular size burger they are overpriced and not the best quality the cheese was not even melted see pictures below they're lucky I was hungry that's why I finished it but I will not be coming back again 17$ For a mediocre burger when I could go to in and out,five guys and you you can get better for cheaper it seemed microwavable I find it really funny that on the outside of their food truck they have this giant burger when all they sell is mini burgers

I was craving Pupusas and Platanos for months and just haven't gotten a chance to get some. After…read morerunning on Sunday, I decided to try Pupuseria Rosita. 2 Pupusas for $7, 2 Platanos for $8 and $15 was well spent. I was not disappointed as their Pupusas were actually well filled, unlike other places that I've tried. I waited about 20 minutes after placing my order. There are tables and seating on the back/side of the truck if you wanted to eat there but parking isn't the easiest in the area. I would definitely be returning for my future cravings!

Humble Salvadoran food truck located off 14th Ave. usually plenty of street parking available on…read morethe side street of the liquor store or in front of the truck. People usually come for pupusas which are good and a great deal ($7/2). I come for their tamales. The masa is so flavorful and the banana leaf keeps it very moist. It comes piping hot and with curtido and your choice of red or green salsa. I always order pork for more flavor. They also have other plates with fried plantains and other Salvadoran staples. It's an impressive spread for a food truck!

Came by around 4pm on a Sunday and unfortunately a handful of items were sold out, including the…read morebeef cheeks, back ribs, iga saos, nasi goreng, and dino ribs. We ended up getting the smoked brisket, jalapeño cheese sausage, and potato salad. Everything was so delicious. The brisket was extremely tender and melt-in-mouth, jalapeño cheese sausage was an explosion of flavor, and potato salad was perfect creaminess level and seasoned/garnished well with bits of crunchy texture from the red onions and topped with green onions. Definitely worth a visit if in the area, would be curious to try their sold out items next time. Handful of indoor and outdoor seating available. Cashier was super friendly and food was served very quickly.

The beef cheeks here were 5/5, the best bite of bbq I've ever had in my life. Would come back just…read morefor that alone. Smoked ayam lumpia and nasi goreng - 3/5, not super flavorful nor special. Didn't get smoke from the lumpia. Would try the other sides next time.

Good Family vibes & aloha spirits Im a big gentlemen of…read moreauthenticity, integrity & quality. This Malasada brought me back to Leonards,(of course) the smell, bake, taste transported me to HI. The Kalua Pork reminded me of Mothers. Only thing missing is a saiman salad jkjk Great customer service! Be patient for y'all's food; I promise the food will make you feel like your on an island. Mahalo & aloha always

I was so pumped to try this spot for Sunday brunch, but it was just a bad first time experience. We…read moreordered the Kalbi Loco Moco, which had a good flavor and a nice kick, but half my plate was just fatty meat. The Ube Waffle was pretty dry. The staff was okay, but the timing was frustrating. We ordered a Portuguese sausage musubi to-go alongside our food, but after finishing our entire meal, it still wasn't there. When I went up to ask, they made it right then, and we had to wait another 20 minutes for one musubi even though the rush hour crowd was already gone. When we finally got it, it looked sad with barely any bits of meat. I get that it's fresh, but they could've just handed it to us while we were eating. Then the water jug ran empty, so we asked for more. I watched the waitress walk over to the sink, have the dishwasher move out of the way, and refill the jug straight from the tap. So we were basically drinking sink water. Sucks that we drove 45 minutes out for this. Save your money and go somewhere else, there's really nothing special about this place.

Friday nights at OMCA is the place to be! It takes place in the summer starting from March to…read moreNovember every Friday night from 5 PM-10 PM. The museum offers half priced tickets that evening and its such a great deal! There is underground structured parking for $7, but also street parking as well. The museum offers 3 levels with influences on the history of California and specifically important times in Oakland. The bottom floor houses the nature and conservancy, which offers larger than life animal depictions. The second floor was my favorite since it showcases history through the years and it was like walking down memory lane. It'll be fascinating to see what they come up with in the years passed the 2000s and how we'll be remembered as a generation. The top floor is the art exhibit and installation, which provide a variety of artists and influences. On the bottom platform of the museum and the corridor leading to the outside is where the real fun begins! You're welcomed with live music and people from all walks of life jiving together on the dance floor. As the night went on more and more people were dancing and it was such a lively group! There's also a large line of food trucks from Off the Grid and there's such a variety of selections to choose from. I was really surprised and overwhelmed with all the great options, it was so difficult to just choose one! You really could quench your appetite with the endless possibilities! We had settled for a fusion of Korean, Mexican, and Indian! I was really excited because I'd never experienced that combination before and it was some of my favorite foods combined in one dish! There are also beers and wines available for purchase as well. I definitely had the best Friday there and I'll be back soon!

I really wanted to enjoy the food at Friday Nights at the Museum because I love the music, special…read moreperformances, and overall atmosphere. However, the food selection just doesn't do it for me. So many of the options seem to be fusion dishes, and I'd love to see more straightforward, classic choices. I ordered nachos I can't remember the vendorand they felt like everything but chips and cheese. Some parts were warm, others were cold, and they just weren't enjoyable. I've also encountered some vendors who weren't very friendly. I enjoy the event itself, but I'd love to see more variety, including vendors serving familiar favorites without all the extra twists.

Amazing, I love Off the Grid Fridays! I've been twice so far and each time I leave happy and full…read more The feeling of community paired with tasty food smells and fun music is always the perfect way to start the weekend. There's a great variety of food trucks lined up in front of the Oakland museum. I'm always partial to the Southern Comfort restaurant. I've had their po'boys, shrimp, and heavenly seasoned fries. But I also love when Señor Sisig and anything that sells ice cream make an appearance. Customer service is always awesome and as fast as they can with the amount of people that show up. Highly recommend going to this weekly event at least once!

I been coming to this market since July 2014. I wasn't going to attend the market due to a…read moresituation that occur with Off the Grid at the Oakland Museum of California May 2014. I got over my fear when Shakeel, the Market Ambassador at that time convince me to come. Even the other Market Ambassador Elon kept me company making sure I was OK at the market. I will admit every Friday Night I am at Off the Grid outside the Oakland Museum of California. I will admit I overdid it by checking out the exhibits at the museum weekly where I made a friend Preston, the Emcee at the Oakland Museum of California. Over 10 different food trucks to chose from. The highest food trucks they had at the market was up to 20 during the summer time. It is worth coming down to Oakland Museum to see all the different food trucks they have. I will admit I miss the past Market supervisor that ran the market (Adam, Alex, Paul, Henley, whomever ran the market that I can not remember their names). Ben, the current supervisor got this market running smoothly. I been enjoying the market. What makes this market to go to on Friday Night compared to going to Fort Mason is discount on museum tickets. You have a museum to go to while getting food from the food trucks. They also have a garden where children can run around in. The live music at the Oakland Museum of California is amazing. It is worth checking it out. This is the market to check out Friday Night.

The Damel is a Brazilian/African Food Truck. it's the mobile replica of the brick & mortar location…read moreon broadway. offerings: desserts, street food, bites, fruit juices eats: Khar sandwich (8) "halal grilled lamb chops with sauteed onions, garlic & artisanal mustard" -chewy pieces of lamb meat very juicy, but not easily bitten into pieces. - beignet (5) 5 small pieces "sengelese deep fried choux served with ganache (whipped chocolate with butterr & cream)" -semi-greasy fried pieces of dough, tasted ok, no powdered sugar on it -no ganache given. when i asked. was informed they ran out. take outs: -everything made to order, between 10-20 minutes -sad they would sell something they didn't have & charged for it. -wouldn't re-order either item. 3.5 stars

Stumbled on this truck coming out of St George distillery. Never heard of a Brazilian/Senegalese…read morefood truck, and was excited to check this out. The Ganar with coconut rice was really good. Also had some beignets, which were also good. Definitely coming back for this great combination of food!