Came here on Taco Tuesday. It's just a short walk from our house, so I was hoping this would become…read moreour go-to neighborhood spot. Unfortunately, the tacos were just OK. To be fair, it's probably not their fault -- I just got back from LA, where even random taco spots seem to serve incredible tacos. At this point I'm starting to wonder: are tacos in the Bay Area like pizza in California? Is there something in the water that makes it impossible for someone in the Bay to make a truly great taco, while in Los Angeles you can pull up to a random stand and have one of the best tacos of your life? Nothing against Emiliano's, but their tacos tasted about the same as every other taco spot around here -- truck or no truck.

Emiliano Tacos is a food truck near a building & parking lot where a residential development lot is…read morebeing prepped for a residential building. E.T. Has a tented dining area nearby. Order at food truck, pay. Pick up food when ready in 10ish minutes. Offerings (Mexican): tacos, steak fries, nachos, tortas, quesadillas, nachos, menudo, ceviche, birria, mulitas, platters, pozole, tenders, burritos.. Slurps: menudo (15) tripe soup... -slowly boiled with honeycomb tripe, pig feet till tender. With onions, garlic cloves, bay leaf, salt, pepper. Missing are hominy(corn kernels), chilies. Probably why broth lacked "boldness". Came boiling hot. Accompanied with 3 corn tortillas, lime squeeze, oregano, raw onions bits, chili pods..the former is eaten alongside soup. The latter added to hot menudo soup to add "depth". *wasn't enough to remedy shortcomings Menudo is a common panacea for persons having an hangover on the weekend. Tripe is a protein, has many vitamins & minerals... 4ish stars: semi worthy for price. Quantity: good Quality: good for taco truck. Not equal to brick & mortar...

Our absolute, hands-down favorite Mexican restaurant in the whole bay!…read more My wife and I were raised on home-cooked Mexican food in Los Angeles, so when we moved to the bay area, we tried as many places as we could find (mostly all decent, it's still California after all) but this place tastes like home! They have menudo and pozole, rich and flavorful but not too greasy, high-quality without getting too fancy. Generous portions, fresh tortilla chips, lots of yummy salsas, and plenty of Mexican sodas. Great taco Tuesday prices too! The entire place is covered in tiles and bright colors, the service is great, and they can accommodate custom orders like no dairy or crispy tortillas (if you ask nicely). Can't recommend Talavera's enough and we'll be back soon!

$18.20 pollo burrito with the necessary adds of cream, guacamole, cheese. Not as cheap as the menu…read moreimplies once they are added. This was recommended but I think it was a bit bland or at least lacking in verve despite choosing spicy salsa. I've definitely eaten much better. Good enough for locals maybe, but not worth seeking out.

They have really amazing Latin food here like your fried fish tacos and I really like their fried…read morefish plate which I highly recommend. . The fish plate had a hold ride for me the fish also it comes with some side salad and a scoop of rice and two pieces of plantain and it was only under $15 which is very affordable. . My friends got the fried fish tacos and they loved it but they love the fried fish plate better because of how it was presented. . We also got some of their guacamole which was really good and everything here is very fresh and made to order. The Ambiance is casual nice and bright and cozy. The service is friendly and answer my questions when I had special requests. Thanks for reading and have a yelp-tastic day.

For lunch, our group headed to Cholita Linda. I was not aware of this location at the corner of…read moreUniversity Ave and Kala Bagai Way. I've always wanted to dine at one of the Cholita Linda locations but never had the chance so I was looking forward to lunch. The menu consists of side/appetizers, tacos, sandwiches, salads and plate items and drinks and desserts. You order at the counter and when your number is called, you pick up your food. The restaurant is bright, colorful and airy. They have a large dining room of tables, communal tables and bar counter for you to enjoy your food. There's a self-service station for water and utensils. I heard they were known for their tacos, especially their fish tacos. I ordered four tacos, baja fish, carnitas, carne asada, and pollo al pastor. Each taco is topped with a cabbage slaw with a baja crema. All the tacos were delicious, but the one I like the best was the baja fish with its large pieces of moist crispy fried fish. I will be getting this taco in the future. Some friends ordered the Cubano sandwich, pescado frito, Yuca fries and tostones con picadillo. Got to sample the fries and tostones and they were delicious. Glad I finally got to try the tacos at Cholita Linda and was not disappointed. I will for sure go to the one in my home town for the fish tacos and the pescado frito.

I had a really lovely unexpected dinner here after spin class. The instructor suggested this place…read moreand I was not disappointed. We ordered so many things and everyone enjoyed their meal. We started with the chips and guacamole and some drinks. I had a nice mezcal Paloma, my friend tried the smokey don Carlitos (which is delivered with much dramatic flair), and 2 others has the mango bourbon drink. For dinner I had the delicous fish tacos, others ordered the pooled, spicy tostaditas, nachos, chicken tacos,.... The food was fresh, hot, and delicous. You could taste the attention to detail in the food and the commitment to fresh and flavorful food. This was one of the best Mexican meals I've had in a long time. The ambiance was excellent also. I could tell that they just expanded into the space adjacent to the original restaurant and it was all very beautiful, clean, and elegant. I honestly felt a little scrubby in my workout clothes, but no one at the restaurant made me feel bad about my attire. This was an impromptu restaurant choice, so no one has time to go home and clean up. The service was also excellent. Emmanuel was our server and he was kind and attentive. He helped me choose my plates and even split the bill when I realized that I left my wallet at home and needed to pay with my phone. Highly recommended.

The food was outstanding and lunch was served up to 3pm. Clean and well kept venue. The wait staff…read morewas attentive without being intrusive! I had the Baja fish Tacos with Mexican slaw and a small side salad with mango dressing! OMG! So flavorful and a little messy to eat (fine by me). I finished every bite! My DH had carne asada tacos and really enjoyed them along with the salad. DH is not a big fan of Mexican food but enjoyed this meal! We walked away satisfied and full. Don't miss this spot when looking for a casual yet tasty place for a meal!! Would love to visit again next time I am in the area! Seriously - delicious! Now I need to take a long walk or a nap! Bueno comida!

I was nice to come here for a taco or just to have a drink and sit outside and enjoy outdoor…read moreseating. they've got great chips and a salsa and avocado dip. The service is great.

My experience here was okay. I always hear positive things about 5 tacos, but I never tried. I came…read morein for happy hour and had a couple of drinks, the ceviche and fish tacos. The drinks were good, came out fairly quick. The food took a little longer, but still within a decent time range. They were a little bit busy when I ordered too. The service was okay; I felt that either the staff was having a bad day or they didn't want to work. I felt rushed by the staff and I felt that there was some annoyance lingering. I tried to not let it ruin my experience though. The ceviche was good. Had many flavors and there was a lot of it, but they only gave 3 large chips to eat with it, so I requested more. It was also spicier than expected, so if you can't handle spicy, let them know before ordering. It was perfect for me though. The tacos were good. The fish was thoroughly cooked and melted in your mouth, and it wasn't overpowering with any of the flavors and the toppings were great as well. I had an okay experience here because of the vibes I felt from the staff. The restaurant is also on the pricier side, so keep that in mind too if you plan to try more entrees!

Nice, clean spot. Cool location, friendly staff and great food…read moreIt's all there! Excellent cheese enchiladas, beans, guacamole, sour cream, rice - off the charts as good as it gets! Yikes, my mouth is doing backflips! This is the best Mexican food that I know of currently in the Bay Area. I mean I have a lot of places I like but every time I come here I'm delighted beyond expectations. Great presentation nice flavors. Nice portion off the hook. Next time you're craving Mexican food this where you need to go.

This place is great. Mexicana (which is actually called Mexicana Taqueria!!!) has great food and…read moregreat service. We discovered this place completely by accident. We were supposed to meet friends next-door at Saul's, but the line was out the door and the wait time is 25 minutes. We wandered her to block down the street and discovered this lovely hole in the wall. They have a diverse menu with every thing you could want from a Mexican joint: enchiladas, fajitas, burritos (even breakfast burritos), tacos, even plates with plentiful vegetables, rice, beans, and salsa. There are places to sit outside both around back in the garden and out front in the sun. The people who were here are super nice (and will even give you extra cheese if you ask!) A stellar find in Berkeley. 10 stars :)

Cute and funky back area is great for drinks or dinner on a warm day/evening. It's covered so not…read moresure if it might even work when it's cold. The inside consists of a long bar with a handful of tables. Inside or out, you order and pay at the bar with food/drinks brought to your table. We came with friends, expecting just a happy hour drink and apps but ended up staying much longer. We shared chips and guacamole, nachos and a vegan oyster mushroom ceviche. The ceviche was a surprising standout to myself and my friend who is a meat-eater. Chips were perfect with the yummy guac and nachos. Staff informed us in advance of a private party so we had time to sit outside then move inside.

This was my first time eating an arepa and El Patio blew my mind! Nestled on San Pablo, parking can…read morebe a little bit challenging. But don't let that turn you away from enjoying good vibes and even better food. Order at the bar and choose either the super cute back patio or inside seating. There's colorful decor everywhere, plus a full bar and a photo booth! We got two drinks, two arepas and the guac and salsa. The masarepa flatbread was so fluffy, dense, and moist with a crispy exterior. The arepas were both loaded up with super flavorful filling that was so addicting. The guac is a bit on the citrusy side with the lime, but I loved it! Will def come back especially as the weather gets warmer!

I love Casa Latina, the food is fresh I especially love their tres leche cake-amazing! And their…read moretaco dorado, also chips are warm, guacamole and salsa are fresh. It is the best Mexican food I have had in the Oakland/Berkeley area.

The food it's ok, it needs more flavor. There were flies…read more buzzing while we were eating.