Maria Salcido

This is my favorite taco spot. I now live in San Jose and will drive to Oakland jist for these tacos. They're a bit on the expensive side but well worth it. They give you a lot of meat too. Be careful with the sauces because they're spicy 🔥 especially the one that looks like guacamole 😂

Nellie Resendez Alberdi

Tacos were legit authentic and so freakin delicious. I was in the Oakland area for sports and went out if way to come here. Let me tell you, so worth it! Hands down, one of the best tacos I’ve had in California. I am Mexican with Abuelita’s that cook bomb so trust. Lol.

Jennifer Pang (Jippy)

Probably one of the most solid no-frills taco spots in Oakland. All of their meats are solid, the taco tortillas are warm and fresh, and there is a full salsa bar. I appreciate that the salsa is actually spicy (beware the green one!) and that you can pretty much adorn your tacos with anything one would normally want. Tacos come at a reasonable price and you can get them pretty quickly once you order.

Jasmin

I’ve been looking for a good taco that reminds me of childhood. Something with flavor and salsa that actually makes my nose/eyes water. I found it at this place. Even the simple rice and beans make me think of being a kid eating at grandma’s house. A taco is $4.50 at the moment but given our economy and surroundings it makes sense. But worth it. Really good authentic food. They also have a parking lot and boy do they get really busy during the weekend. Would highly recommend and definitely coming back.

WinZ Oroz

Food was very well prepared. I had 6 tacos 2 al pastor, 2 buche and 2 carninitas! Also a pineapple agua fresca. The atmosphere was nice very chill relaxing vibe. The layout of the restaurant was very mexican classic looking, From the food pick up to the indoor / out door eating areas. Over all a great experience with very friendly and welcoming staff!

Prat Prathnadi

IMO, one of the best and most authentic Mexican restaurants I have been to. Great tasting foods. With cacti’s leaf and what I think is traditional roasted whole onion? The food so so very good and if I am in Oakland again, I will definitely go there. The location is a bit of a concern but they have uniform security guard. Come day time if it’s your first visit. We ordered pastor taco, asada taco, super burrito and my kids ordered some more exotic dishes, I forget the name. All were very good. Hands down must visit if you love Mexican and prove me wrong. You will thank me.

Beasteastbay

Excellent tacos here, very flavorful and well seasoned. Beef head and beef tongue tacos I ordered and there is a large selection of meat to choose from. I also bought the super burrito steak to go and It was delicious, so huge. I like the spicy guacamole salsa too. Great authentic mexican food here everyone should try this taqueria.

Mia G

This restaurant has really authentic Mexican food! We ordered tacos and Asada plate, both were delicious and the portion was large. We love the grilled onions, very juicy, rare to find elsewhere. Salsa bar has salsas with three different spicy levels, pickled onions and carrots, and everything else. The only thing is that the parking lot was small, street parking seems unsafe and we had to take out

GooseTavo LDB

Just landed in Cali at Oakland International and it was less then 15 mins away. You know I love tacos and I was completely satisfied with the flavor of the meat, the tortillas, salsa bar and the nopal on top was delicious. Tripas and asada tacos were damn good and recommended this spot

+3

Bryan G

They know what they're doing for sure. Burrito was on point with all the ingredients and the suadero was delicious. As for the tacos I tried tripa, lengua and cabeza and they were all on point. Guacamole they make it perfect but super spicy I recommend everything.

Martha L.

OMG!!!! This place is insane!! Coming from the lone star, where everything is bigger 🤔? I was very impressed when I visited this taqueria. In the middle of trashed streets and sketchy neighborhood there is this gem. Portions are big, tasty, affordable, very hot sauce, plenty of tables for you to sit and dine in. Friendly service, not very clean but is understandable with so much people going in and out! If you go to Oakland make a quick stop and check this place out!

+6

Kappy Prasad

First time here and this is as authentic as it possibly gets! From the time you enter you get engulfed in the Mexican setting of the store, the smell the vibes. Food are prepared fresh per order and there is usually a line. I ordered 4 tacos (2x elpastor and 2 chorizo) and it was absolutely delicious. Mariachi singer to entertain you while you eat and a self serve sauce and condiments. The neighbourhood is a bit sketchy but that’s irrelevant here.

+2

Justin Vang

First time trying and everything hit the spot. The hot sauce ramped up in heat and all four had good flavor. The tacos were spot on and the meat was excellent. The super quesadill and burrito required a 4-man party to properly consume but for the daring adventurer going in solo I guarantee you an experience like no other.

Most authentic tacos in the Bay! I've been eating here since I was a kid and it still hits! These are real authentic TJ-style tacos. Everything is cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. The taquer…

Most authentic tacos in the Bay! I've been eating here since I was a kid and it still hits! These are real authentic TJ-style tacos. Everything is cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. The ta…

Awesome spot for fresh eats : just-cooked meat cut in front of you and put into the dish. Line can be confusing for first timer - go past the serving line to the register to pay for order slip and th…

Awesome spot for fresh eats : just-cooked meat cut in front of you and put into the dish. Line can be confusing for first timer - go past the serving line to the register to pay for order slip and …

Pulled up yesterday. Some of the best taco I've had! Highly recommend the buche tacos.

Pulled up yesterday. Some of the best taco I've had! Highly recommend the buche tacos.

Always amazing food and service! My favorites are the regular steak tacos, super steak tacos, or a chicken and steak super large burrito. Can't forget the agua de Jamaica or Horchata!

Always amazing food and service! My favorites are the regular steak tacos, super steak tacos, or a chicken and steak super large burrito. Can't forget the agua de Jamaica or Horchata!

Love this spot because of the Suadero tacos. The staff here are great, and I try going to one gentleman who makes my tacos each time! By far the best Suadero tacos in NorCal! \n\nDare to try that o…

service was great. the tripa was my absolute favorite. the meat was both fatty and crispy. there's also a sidebar with guacamole, lime, cucumbers, veggies etc. horchata was rly good as well

Amazing lengua tacos. Will be back for sure, love the salsa bar and the atmosphere too

This place deserves better reviews! Has their own parking lot + active security, outdoor heating, covered outdoor seating, authentic choices, etc. Super charming and cute inside/ outside. Self serv…

The pastor burrito is good! The rice and meats are flavorful and had a nice texture. The burrito itself is a bit expensive though. Their avocado-based salsa is well made! Delicious, nice kick of he…

This is a very popular taco restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The food is similar to what you would get at a top notch street taco stand in Mexico, albeit at Oakland prices. The tacos h…

This is a very popular taco restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The food is similar to what you would get at a top notch street taco stand in Mexico, albeit at Oakland prices. The …

This is a very popular taco restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The food is similar to what you would get at a top notch street taco stand in Mexico, albeit at Oakland prices. The ta…

This is a very popular taco restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The food is similar to what you would get at a top notch street taco stand in Mexico, albeit at Oakland prices. The tacos h…

Daniel G

don’t often feel at home unless I’m actually back in the giant, restless sprawl of Mexico City. But stepping into Tacos El Paisa gives me a small reminder of it. The smell of meat on the grill, the shine of puddles on the pavement, the cumbia drifting through the air, and the steady chop of the cleaver on wood all pull me straight back to CDMX for a moment. I come here about once a month for the suadero with a sprinkle of chorizo. It hits the same every time: salty, rich, a little acidic, the kind of simple street food that reminds you why tacos became a national obsession in the first place. Even when the line gets long, it moves fast, and the place keeps its rhythm no matter how chaotic the parking situation is or how serious the security guard looks. But you can’t ignore what time has done here. Prices have climbed, portions have shrunk, and inflation shows its hand more clearly than anywhere else on the menu. Still, if you want a small taste of what Mexico can feel like, the noise, the energy, the honest flavors, El Paisa delivers. Smaller tacos or not, it’s worth the visit.

jeremy sanchez

This place was very authentic. I had asada, lengua, chorizo, and al pastor tacos. It was pretty good. However, it felt as if something was missing from the spice for me! But the food was pretty good and cooked in front of you.

Carlos E.

Had the tacos. Asada, suadero, and tripa. They all tasted delicious and they didn't skimp out on the meats. They offer a solid salsa bar. Red sauce is pretty spicy but has good flavor.

Cole Trible

Dine here with pals for a swift meal, and we each select something to take away. The flavors are genuine. We only tried a few items, but they were flavorful and delightful.

Fairly good, but also rather pricey. I like that there is a secure parking lot adjacent to the restaurant (but also the low was kind of packed so I'm not sure how "guaranteed" it is), and it is rea…

Been here several times, the tacos are always good! Had a super burrito today, the small one is $16, the large one is $26. For a burrito. \nAsked for bottle of coke, that was $6. \nToo expensive fo…

Good place and good prices, however is hard to find parking the ticket truck offer is patrolling the area and on top the area is not safe.

Good place and good prices, however is hard to find parking the ticket truck offer is patrolling the area and on top the area is not safe.

After researching and driving the distance, my review:\nAmbiance 5/5 \nParking 4/5 \nOn site restroom 5/5 \nSeating 5/5 \nARMED SECURITY 5/5\n\nNow: food \n\nOrdered: Regular shrimp burrito (2) \n1…

Food was good, service was fast but it is packed to much for one bathroom and the cost is a little much for the ugly, bad area

the food is ok but overpriced. 6.50 for a bottl soda is a lot and the tortilla is no soft and the tortillas for the tacos smells kind of bad.

the food is ok but overpriced. 6.50 for a bottl soda is a lot and the tortilla is no soft and the tortillas for the tacos smells kind of bad.

I was very disappointed with my burrito and tacos. The chicken was super dry and overcooked. The beef brisket was also dry and tough. The parking lot is basically Costco and inside is hectic. The staff are incredibly nice. I was looking forward to a good experience considering online reviews but the only good part was the tortilla and grilled onions. Also my burrito had a few chopped up chicken bones. It’s been a few hours now and I just feel sick. I would recommend avoiding.