This place filled my taco craving. Plentiful menu options including tacos, burritos, soups and salads with some daily specials (like beef tongue). Order at the front counter and take your number and they will deliver the food hot to your table. There is plenty of seating inside but tone down the tunes a bit and head to the back where there are a couple tables of outdoor seating under what appears to be a grapevine. I stuck with the fish tacos this first time and the arbol aioli was craveable. I can't wait to return to try the burritos and maybe the crunchy taco. read more

Quick stop before we head into the city and it did not disappoint! Oh man these shrimp tacos just brought me back to life. Creamy sauce with just the right amount of crunchy cabbage. Great customer service and the food was on the table within 5 minutes of sitting down! I'll be back later this week to try the Chile relleno burrito! Thanks Xolo! read more

Xolo - Shrimp tacos! Bomb! - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Let me tell you, they put crack in their crunchy beef tacos. That's the only way to explain hoe good they are. They see me at least 2x a week, and I do mean at LEAST! Fresh veggies, yummy salsa. I want to try the burritos but can't let go of the tacos. The employees are so sweet & I feel like I see them so much, they're my friends. Super cute setting on the inside and located right across from the Fox Theatre. IF YOURR THINKING OF COMING HERE, DO IT! read more

I would give Xolo a 3.5/5. Came here before going bar hopping with a friend. This is a cute little place that has really good food. I truly wasn't expecting the food to be as good as it was. You order at the register and then you could take a seat and they would bring out the food. The ambiance is very casual and laid back. The setting is If you wanted, you could sit outside but it was too cold for that. I ordered chips and guac and 2 carne asada topics. The chips and guac were huge. Definitely can be shared. The tacos were good. They had a nice flavor to them. The salsa was also very good. This was a nice little place to grab something to eat before hitting the bars. read more

Xolo - Guacamole & Chips - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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Came here on a Friday night and sat in the cute back area. I got chips and salsa as an appetizer and the camarones & chile verde tacos. I liked the chile verde taco and wish the camarones taco had more of the aioli since it tasted dry to me. I also got the mango agua fresca which is also solid. I also got their sugar with sprinkles and chocolate chip cookie to try later. Although both were solid, I wouldn't get them again. Overall, I would return for their agua frescas and to try some other tacos. read more

Xolo - Camarones Taco (left) and Chile Verde Taco (right) - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

I love the hibiscus tea and the crispy tacos and beans. It's a great spot for meeting up with friends! Food is quick and you can watch them make the food! Never disappointed but my friends who don't like cheese as much take issue but still my go to spot! read more

We ate fish and lengua tacos. Not both on same taco, obvs. Fish was fried, batter crispy. Aioli on the fish was tangy and slightly spicy. Language was super tender, served with a tasty green sauce . Casual atmosphere, could use some acoustic panels or something to cut down the reverb. Courteous, efficient staff. We will be going back to try more food - great 1st impressions! read more

Xolo - Tacos. Lunch on the patio. - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Another review update... And I'll rate it for exactly what it was for me today. I needed something fast, delicious, and not too much food. Based on those criteria, they absolutely delivered. About 1:15 on Thursday afternoon, I walked in, ordered my normal mushroom taco (well, normal for me from 9 and 10 years ago when I came here all the time lol) at the counter, paid, was handed a number for the table and sat down. Approximately 1 to 2 minutes later, they delivered my taco. And it was perfection. It does not get any simpler than that, so thank you Xolo. And I'm really happy you're still around! read more

Xolo - Hongos Taco - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

I will start by saying my review only applies to their takeout. I have not dined in, so the dining experience may vary. I have their takeout almost every other week as part of my company provided lunch, and each time I'm disappointed by the quality and lack of flavor. I do not recommend the burritos. There have been several times where my burrito was not wrapped properly and arrived dripping, leaving me to have to eat in front of my coworkers with my hands drenched. There is a general lack of flavor with their food. I've tried the burritos, tacos, and salad, and each of them have been quite bland. The chips are okay though, and the salsa is not bad. read more

Xolo - Crispy Beef Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Unassuming downtown taco spot but quite good! The staff is friendly and your order arrives fast. I think the portion size here is excellent for the price, especially nowadays. I didn't get chips n guac this time, but when you do, they load you up. Easy parking up front if you roll over on a bicycle or moto! Went with - 2x crispy beef 1x carnitas 1x fish 1x carne asada I recommend sticking with the crispy beef! Maybe I'm biased but I'm all about that fresh hardshell with melted cheese, which is why I keep coming back here lol. Gotta get the orange Jarritos as well for that sugar overload :D read more

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Wow! Another great restaurant discovery in Oakland! Using the Caviar app, I ordered the Surf and Turf Burrito, 2 taco deal.....(Crispy Beef and Taco Pollo), and Churros. Very good food! You folks who left neg reviews must of ordered when it was really busy. I placed my order at 12 Noon on a Sunday. The tacos were presented well......just beautiful. And they travelled well in the container. The Crispy beef taco is so crisp and crunchy. The meat is fresh and juicy. Toppings have a burst of flavor that shout out GOOD STUFF served here. The Taco Pollo is good, with it's savory marinated chicken. OK, $11 for a Shrimp and Beef Burrito, is it worth it? It's a large heavy burrito wrapped in foil. It's got shrimp, beef, beans, rice and cheese. The jalapenos got my attention. I liked it, it's enough for a meal by itself. There's no overpowering flavors. That's another thing, there's no spicy house dressing or hot sauce added to the food. So there's nothing hiding the true flavor. Oh yeah, there's no free chips or sauces. But that's ok with me, because I want to try your food.....not hide it with spicy sauces. Good food is worth the price! (Delivery by Caviar during Covid-19) read more

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My go-to spot for tacos in Oakland! I love their fish tacos and carne asada tacos, - the flavor is great, as well as the service. They have special tacos of the day written on the chalkboard as well, and I always try to add one to my usual order. High quality, authentic ingredients and I love their horchatas. The vibe of the place is cheerful, colorful, and bright -it's what caught my eye from the street! They also have plenty of outdoor seating if you'd prefer to dine and people watch. Parking can be tough along this busy street so be mindful of the parking signs. Definitely recommend trying this taqueria if you're near Oakland and have a taco craving. read more

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My daughter and I stopped by for lunch. The interior is roomy, clean, and colorful. We ordered a pollo burrito, a chili verde burrito, and a camerone taco. Each dish was very flavorful. Service was prompt and correct. Looking forward to returning. read more

This place is honestly a hidden gem ! Parking is kind of tough sometimes but burritos are absolutely delicious. Their black beans are very tasty. The ambiance is cool they always have nice music and the place itself is colorful. Great customer service as well. read more

DELIVERY ONLY - picked this place because of the quick delivery time and very happy I did! Love trying out new local places! - Chile Relleno Burrito - LOVE chile relleno so anytime they offer it I always try it. This burrito was ok no real strong flavors, but it was filling - Sope De Lima - first time trying this every and I really enjoyed it. Great portion size. Everything tasted fresh and I loved that they added the right amount of lime/lemon juice to give it a kick Would come here again to try their other items on the menu. read more

East bay burrito review #13 First taste - 5/7 Meat - 5/7 Beans - 5/7 Rice - 6/7 Cheese - 4/7 Tortilla - 6/7 Salsa - 5/7 Avocado sauce - 6/7 Overall - 5/7 I tried Xolo many years back and I don't remember liking it so much, but I was pretty happy with my burrito this time. Only real nitpicks were the meat was a little chewy and the cheese was a little too melted. Too soupy maybe. The avocado sauce really brightened the thing up. read more

TLDR: Rude staff, did not want to give us more condiments after paying nearly ~$40. Definitely not one dollar sign. Strongly suggest patronizing another restaurant. This review is long overdue. I found Xolo on July 27th using the "$" filter on Google Maps. The restaurant comes up as having a single dollar sign. I decide to stop in with a friend. I order a quesadilla suiza, she gets six tacos. My order comes out to $9 whereas hers is $25. After my order comes out, I ask for limes and salsa. I am told that "next time, you will have to pay". Bold of this man to assume that I will be coming back. My friend receives her order, which comes with a single, small container of salsa. She asks for more salsa and is told she needs to pay for it. I approach an older man working the kitchen, who I assume is the manager, and calmly attempt to explain in Spanish that my friend paid nearly $30 for six tacos and should receive extra condiments. In a flustered tone, he responds: "What do you want me to do about it? Go tell them." He's referring to the cashiers, to whom my friend is already paying $3 for salsa and chips. She gets a receipt and returns for her salsa and chips, but is very rudely turned away by the older man I spoke to earlier. He says the chips aren't on her receipt, she ain't getting chips. Oh boy. Cashier steps in, says she paid for chips. Finally, we get the d**** chips. To you, a customer, I strongly recommend visiting a different restaurant. I think you deserve to patronize an establishment that gives you as much salsa and limes as you want. I don't think you deserve to be treated like a cheater or thief when you ask for more condiments. To the restaurant, I recommend that you get in contact with Google Maps and change your dollar sign filter to "$$". I also recommend that you make salsa free upon request. I hope that you treat your future customers, especially Hispanohablantes, with dignity and respect. read more

Xolo - Receipt for proof of visit - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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Fantastic tacos. But the music is so loud I probably won't come back. (Here are the extra characters I need to post this review.)

I would like to give this place a good review but every time I go in there no matter how friendly I am the attitude is so nasty from the people of the register that I even feel that someone would do something to my food the environment is absolutely toxic. It is unfortunate for me to have to write such a review. I do not trust this place because of the hateful attitudes. read more

I stopped by Xolo for a mid afternoon snack and overall it was good, but nothing amazing, and a bit overpriced. I only ordered the pollo taco (without the pickled onions) and it was tiny... like the tortilla was about 3-4 inches in diameter. Fortunately there's a good amount of meat and it was very flavorful, and the avocado salsa was great. The tacos are about $4 each. I also had the chips and salsa which were definitely below average. The chips were super hard and didn't have any salt. The salsa wasn't too flavorful and there really wasn't much of it for $3. I wish it would have came with more salsa choices, maybe I could have asked for more? I'm not sure :) The restaurant is close to Fox Theater, so if I'm ever in the area for a show I would stop by for a small bite, but probably wouldn't go back for a full meal. read more

Xolo - Pollo Taco, chips and salsa, tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

So maybe I'm just coming back from NYC/Brooklyn where there's NO good Mexican food. Like, really. But these tacos were... FIRE. Vegetarian taco eaters, be happy. Three delicious veggie tacos await you. Beyond Taco (Vegan) was spiced just right. My tongue is burning in a good way. Loved the magenta pickled onions on top. Hongos Taco (Mushrooms) had five gazillion sauteed mushrooms in it. This is a great thing. This + the Vegan taco would be perfect. Vegetariano Taco was aiight. Would love some cilantro. Why not 5 stars? It'd be awesome if one could order the Vegan Taco + Hongos Taco in the taco combo. So yeah, instead I had to order three tacos. Lol. Don't judge. Yolo @Xolo. read more

Ordered ahead here a month or so ago; parking was a little dicey because there was an event across the street at the Fox theatre but we found a spot a couple blocks away. The burrito was pricey but good with a pretty minimal interior and servers who are particularly friendly. Overall three stars; it's ok if you need a burrito in the neighborhood but other places are cheaper with food on par with Xolo. read more

I ordered in from Xolo, not expecting much, but more because this would be fast, and boy was I pleasantly surprised! I got the fish taco and shrimp taco + beans and rice. The shrimp taco was good, but the fish taco was fantastic and the spicy aioli had a great kick!! I also got a brownie and that just didn't hit the spot, but I'd love to try more things here. If it was this good via delivery, I can only imagine what it'll be like for dine in! read more

Great place to fuel up before a night on Telegraph. Love that they have hongos (mushrooms) AND Beyond meat as an option for vegetarians. Enjoyed both the hongos (which were loaded to way overflowing!) and fish taco, and my friend swears by the surf and turf burrito. Just know that you'll have to ask them for any sauce or salsa you want on the side--they don't give you any. No chips or salsa either (which is good--I hate seeing chips get wasted at some of these restaurants). read more

Xolo - Hongos Taco - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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Hands down, my fave burrito around in Oakland, @ least ATM (vs. SF fave- La Taqueria, 25th/Mission, in SF; no I don't work there or get a kickback they are just *awesome*). Get the Mar y Tierra...grilled shrimp, grilled steak, grilled onions (note: I ask for light on the grilled onions, cuz sometimes they go a lil overboard in quantity) + cheese, jalapeños, rice & beans (but I love that they *do not* use TOO much R&B, like some places do, as tho they're trying to skimp on pricier ingredients?) and finally: I suggest adding sour cream (guac too if u feel like it, but still rocks w/o)... incredible. Also get the Pozole soup if you have room, or save for next day (it gets even better). Served with shredded red cabbage, as it should be. Yummy and tastes just like my HS BFF's Mom used to make... PS. Ensalada de Casa is one of the *best* salads around IMO...and I'm not a big salad person, generally. The ingredients are perfect and the dressing (some sort of house made citrus vinaigrette) is amazing. read more

I come here every time I'm in town, it's a great spot right off the subway and the food is superb. Two tacos and chips will do you. Huge space, great people. Not much more to say, other than just some solid-solid tacos. read more

Xolo - a picture of a picture of a woman on a horse - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Ambiance is great I love there vegetarian burritos and agua fresca this spot is a go to

A breakfast burrito and horchata! Yes please and thank you. The perfect New Year's Day hangover cure. Don't sleep on this place y'all. read more

Xolo - Breakfast burrito. Pic doesn't do it justice. It was fire. - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

The food was so good but the servers were kind of rude. I like how unique but authentic the recipes seemed. But why the lady got to be so grumpy... perfect spot for some food before a show at the Fox... read more

I came here on a Tuesday, but sadly they don't have a Taco Tuesday deal, so I got a pollo burrito instead. The burrito itself was pretty good, but smaller than average in size. Thankfully they don't skimp on the meat. The chicken was well seasoned and juicy. The black beans and salsa complemented it well. I wish it had a little more guacamole and rice. If you can grab a spot, I recommend sitting in their outdoor patio. It's a great lunchtime escape from busy downtown Oakland. read more

Xolo - Pollo burrito - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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Like you can't ask for a burrito to be split in 3 because they will just think 3 people are eating out of 1 burrito. I was tasting a lot of things from the menu with some friends so the split was a must: Please don't get offended for such a simple request. Then I had to ask for the tortilla chips included in the order , napkins , salsa and it was cold... not to mention over priced for the quality I was given. Not my first time either. read more

How can they be rated less than 5stars? Great staff, nice little hidden courtyard dining, really low prices , especially considering the quality of the food and the downtown location. BEST CRISPY BEEF TACOS EVER! I mean I never had anything that has even come close to being this good as far as tacos go. Seriously, pick this place for your next meal! read more

Xolo - Courtyard area(looks much better in person) - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

Loved the Crispy Carne Asada tacos! Just like my Tia would have made. Chips and salsa were authentic which is my litmus test for any "Mexican" food joint. Will eagerly return. read more

Love this spot! They have a wide variety of burritos for those with simple palates or the more adventurous, and the service is super quick. I've never waited more than two minutes in line and usually my burrito is on my table three minutes after I've sat down. So fast! I've dined in for lunch and dinner and it's always busy but it's never hard to find a table. If you work in the neighborhood or if you're looking for a quick bite before a show at the Fox Oakland, this is the best spot. read more

This place is giving hidden gem! I have never been until today and I'm glad i did! I got the chili verde taco & the pastor taco! A little sad that there was no pineapple in the pastor; but that's perfectly fine bc the chili verde taco was ! This was one of the best chili verde i have had, I'm very picky but this one passed the test. It's real cute inside, nice vibe and I'll forsure be back to try more. read more

Xolo - Camarones Taco - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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I was on Bart heading from El Cerrito today and I had to transfer at 19th Oakland to get to San Francisco so I got off and wanted Chipotle but I couldn't find it so I went here instead and I don't regret it. That was one of the cheesiest quesadillas I've ever had! The sprinkle cookie was pretty darn good too. I think my only complaint is the salsa was spicy but didn't have much flavor. Also shout out to the cute woman who took my order. If your Bart train is going to take a while, check this place out while you're waiting. read more

Still a poppin' place to get your lunchtime tacos fix! I've developed a particular preference for their Vampiro Taco - they also make it pretty with a sprinkle of cilantro garnish on top. Now that First Edition opened behind Xolo now there's a place to get your drink on with the grub. read more

Xolo - Colorful decor - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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Excellent service. The burrito had a good blend of ingredients, flavor and spices. The restaurant was clean and well organized. Probably the best taqueria in downtown Oakland. read more

Ok decided to try this place .. close to work .. I found the food over priced, I guess when we hear mexican food we think tasty, large portions and decent priced, this place was not either of these 3 .. sorry to find out I no longer have a option for mexican food near my job. read more

The Al Pastor is the star. Especially in their tacos. I recently took my team at work to have lunch at Xolo to take a break from our work. The menu is big enough that you'll want to come back and try all their different burritos and tacos! I had the carnitas taco and the al pastor taco (Vampiro). I also got a side order of half and half pinto beans and rice. The carnitas as a nice balance of moist and deep flavor. The star for me was the al pastor. It's charry goodness and sharp flavor is heaping over the taco tortilla. It's a pretty generous taco, so two tacos with the side of beans and rice was perfect. Go get a taco now! read more

Xolo - Beans and Rice - Mexican Near Me - Oakland, California

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