I tracked down Kings Bbq at 10th and Gilman in Berkeley. What a friendly fella. He is also in…read moreOakland some days a week so call him during his work hours to find out where he is at. The portion was extremely generous for the price and the bbq sauce excellent. A nice charred flavor to the pork ribs that I like. Enjoy a splendid lunch and/or extra for later. I will return.

Absolutely incredible BBQ experience! The flavors are deep, smoky, and perfectly balanced -- every…read morebite was full of rich, slow-cooked goodness. The meats were tender and juicy, cooked to perfection, and paired beautifully with the sides that added just the right touch of comfort and freshness. You can really tell how much care and passion goes into the food here -- everything tastes homemade and made with love. The service was quick, friendly, and the whole atmosphere made it feel like a true hidden gem.I left completely satisfied and can't wait to come back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend to anyone who loves authentic, flavorful barbecue done right!

This is a fantastic tamale stand located at the corner of Gillman and San Pablo in northwest…read moreBerkeley. The tamales are fresh, juicy and big. The service was great and the vendor enjoyed capturing my grandsons attention and he served us up some tasty food with a big smile. My grandson and I had not problem polishing off a chicken and pork tamale. Dang they are really so good. Maybe a little on the pricey side compared to other tamale options out there, but more than worth it when you sink your chops into such fine food. I can't wait to go back the next time I'm in town! The setting and ambience are perfect since the stand is located in the parking lot of an automobile service station - an excellent choice for setting up shop!

Tamale Place is a food cart In Yen's Auto Service's lot. the address listed is the commissary…read morelocation, a brick & mortar tamale maker. posted address is where the tamales are sold. offerings: tamales: cheese, pork, chicken, corn, vegetarian, salsa, sodas, sour cream. eats: cheese tamale (3.50), only option available during early afternoon -always curious about tamales, not many in Berkeley area -wrapped in a corn husk, it was longer and more narrow than Oakland's usual. surprised to see a long moist jalepeno on top., underneath is a thin vein of cheese that was solidified. had no flavor. the salsa was very spicy! -this was a few hours after buying it. masa was luke warm, didn't warm in up. didn't think it would matter except to make it more melty. *comparing this to other tamales, this is the least worthy.. no repeat.

The absolute best crunchy carnitas tacos ever! The tacos are sooo good that this food truck almost…read morealways have a long line. The service is always efficient and friendly. Conveniently located next to the hotsy totsy this taco truck has won awards and they deserved even more flowers. You know its good when you see every age, every ethnicity, make the line and order their favorite. The ambience it's pretty welcoming as you can see the nice ladies helping those that have questions and also welcome back regular customers. They accept cash and card. Also, the red salsa it's so good I usually buy some to go! Run don't walk.

My friend took me to this taco truck since where I live(in another state) doesn't have good tacos…read moreand are expensive. I was surprised there was no line as my friend mentioned there can be a line and the price of the taco. I ordered 3 tacos- carne asada, carnitas and language from the lady. She asked if I wanted everything on it so I said yes. She also asked if I was paying cash or card. Guess it would cost more with card. Tacos came out fast on a paper plate. The lady asked if I wanted salsa, I said yes. She gave me what I think is a salsa verde. I had taken the tacos to go eat at home. I noticed that the tacos came with a lemon instead of a lime. The tacos all had onions, parsley and maybe some salsa on top. The radishes were dry. The lengua seemed to have the most flavor than the other two. The carnitas had a couple dry pieces of meat but with some added salsa it was better. The carne asada was fine, could have a little more flavor. This taco truck will not break your wallet.

Line out the door on Sunday around 2pm. Tried to grab a photo of the menu but they said no…read morepictures. Special was a spicy mango chicken with jalapeño. We got a hot link, a polish, and a spicy mango chicken. All were delicious and we were wanting more! Please don't ever close this location!!

The hot dog of college Weekday noon time…read moreOrdered from one dude then switched to another dude who was kind of a douche when I was trying to take a pic of the 'founder' he thought I was trying to snap him- no one cares about you I have mail ordered the dogs and they're easy to make at home but something about that toasted bun and cheap wrapper is Soo good

One of the most treasured hot dog stands in Berkeley in my opinion. This guy works so hard everyday…read moreto bring people at Ashby Bart and from all over some of the best quick-to-go hot dogs, including Hot links (my favorite), polish, all beef, jumbo, and regular. Best of all, like many of the images here show, are his toppings! Seriously, cilantro, mayo, jalepeños, siracha, and regular toppings, they work so well and when he makes them it's magical, no joke. I hope his cart re-opens soon as I drove by today looking to get a hotlink but saw he wasn't there. COME BACK SOON!! And everyone... don't forget to tip well here please!!

Doing my hot dog thang, still. I walked by this cart for years when I commuted to The City. I ran…read morean early AM errand for my neighbor in the Southside and took the train from Ashby BART to campus. On this morning, I was drawn to the Yummy. I had a polish for breakfast, with the full effect. Every condiment and jalapenos. I managed to wolf this doggy down without making a mess as we pulled up in the Berkeley Station. Finishing off the last bite as I the escalator beamed me up, a really pretty woman smiled at me and said, "I, too, had a hot dog for breakfast..." as she wiped a bit of mustard off her lushest lips. Worked for me!

I love African food. The spices are rich and it's always so savory. My favorite item here is the…read moremeat pie. It has a nice crust that is pretty buttery. The inside is filled with luscious meat. I always have lots of questions when I order at this joint, and they are always so patient with them. The ambience is that of a nice little food stand in urban Africa. Love it!

Amazing food and amazing presentation. The staff was very welcoming and the property was very…read moreclean. I love the flavors and the original touches.

The hype over their fish tacos is well deserved! The fish pieces were battered, fried, and very…read moresubstantial. I really enjoyed the creamy orange sauce. $5.75 a taco may seem a bit much, but at least the taco size and quality justifies the price. I also ordered the smaller size of ceviche for $15. It came with 2 large round tortilla chips (not sure what these are called) and a packet of saltine crackers. I feel like a bag of tortilla chips would have gone nicely with the ceviche because I ran out of the 2 large chips and crackers before I finished the ceviche. The ceviche itself was perfect. Their spinach pineapple agua fresca was refreshing and reminded me of those Odwalla green smoothies. You do taste the spinach but it's sweet and tastes good! I got here around 5:40 on a Friday and there was plenty of outdoor seating available, though it did start to fill up the longer I stayed. You can enter on either side of the back of Aloha.

Delicious food. First time stopping by this place. They have a lot of benches outdoor for you to…read moreenjoy your food. The food is very delicious. We ordered aguachiles negros 9/10, mulitas with shrimp 100/10 and loaded potato with asada 10/10. The staff was friendly and welcoming. They answered all of our questions. Highly recommend this spot.

Don't miss this place. Grilled wings are a refreshing change from the fried wings you find…read moreeverywhere else. The flavors really pop too. Looking forward to seeing what else they come up with as the menu grows.

Met the owner walking in Jack London on the way to lunch reservations and he was so sweet! Offered…read moreus free samples of the wings and they were bomb! I will deff be back to order a full meal. The staff was very nice and welcoming. They are newly opened and still need to do a bit of decorating, but the wings are a hit.