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Mexican · Dimond District · $$
Smoke-edged tortillas wrapped around wood-grilled proteins — the char from the fire comes through on every bite rather than getting buried under toppings
Mexican · Temescal · $$
Slow-braised beef packed into a crispy, consommé-dipped tortilla with melted cheese and a side of rich broth for dunking — deeply savory and well-executed
Mexican · Lakeshore · $
Street-style vegan tacos with seasoned fillings and fresh toppings — order a few to sample the proteins on offer
Mexican · Oak Tree · $
Tender marinated pork balanced by the sweetness of pineapple.
Mexican · Oakland · $
Grilled beef tacos with the char and salt balance that earns neighborhood regulars — the kind built for repeat orders
Downtown Oakland · $
Crispy, cheese-filled taco with tender beef, best paired with a side of savory consomé for dipping.
Mexican · Laurel · $
Grilled beef with char and seasoning typical of a traditional taqueria, served on corn tortillas with onion and cilantro
Mexican · Temescal · $
Rotating selection of tacos executed with care — quality proteins, house tortillas, and the kind of seasoning that makes you want another round of mezcal to match
Mexican · Coliseum Industrial · $
Braised and crisped pork that holds up well in a corn tortilla — rich and fatty the way carnitas should be
Mexican · East Lake · $
Slow-braised beef folded into a griddled, grease-dipped tortilla with melted cheese and a cup of rich consommé for dunking
Mexican · Dimond District · $
Braised pork with crispy edges, best eaten immediately while the tortilla is still warm from the press
Mexican · Piedmont Avenue · $
The core of the menu — well-seasoned fillings on housemade-style tortillas with salsas that have real depth and heat
Taqueria · Bancroft Business · $
Bar · Redwood Heights · $$
Taqueria · Downtown Oakland · $$
Mexican · South Kennedy Tract · $
Pork marinated in achiote and dried chiles, shaved off a vertical spit with a slice of pineapple — the benchmark dish here
Mexican · East 14th Street Business District · $
Grilled beef on doubled corn tortillas with cilantro and onion — the benchmark order at any taqueria and likely the menu anchor here
Filipino · Downtown Oakland · $
Sisig in corn tortillas — a smaller, shareable format that lets you try the flavors without committing to a full burrito
Taqueria · Produce and Waterfront · $
Taqueria · Fruitvale · $
Taqueria · East 14th Street Business District · $$
American · East Peralta · $$
Filipino · Prescott · $$
A classic Baja-style taco featuring seasoned fish in a soft tortilla.
Taqueria · Oakland · $
Mexican · Produce and Waterfront · $$
Taqueria · Jefferson · $
Bar · Downtown Oakland · $
Mexican · West Oakland · $