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University Taqueria

Mexican · Berkeley

4.5 · 80 reviews Google
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About University Taqueria

Located in Berkeley, University Taqueria is a local favorite serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with fast service. We offer a variety of options to suit your needs, including convenient no-contact delivery, traditional delivery, takeout, and dine-in. We strive to be accessible to everyone with whe...

Located in Berkeley, University Taqueria is a local favorite serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with fast service. We offer a variety of options to suit your needs, including convenient no-contact delivery, traditional delivery, takeout, and dine-in. We strive to be accessible to everyone with wheelchair accessible entrances and seating. Enjoy a solo meal with us, or grab a coffee while you're here. We're open Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 7:30PM. Come see why our customers have given us a 4.5-star rating based on 80 reviews! We are closed on Sundays.

What Customers Say About University Taqueria

University Taqueria is a popular spot known for its flavorful and generous portions. The fried chicken sandwich and burritos are highly praised, with many customers highlighting the fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. Some find the spice level underwhelming.

Popular Dishes

fried chicken sandwich (5) burrito (5) tacos (4) enchilada plate quesadilla fried chicken wrap torta

Best For

Locals Quick Bite Casual Solo Dining

Tip: Go visit so they'll open Saturdays. Also, don't miss their spicy honey sauce!

Features

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian 🌱 Vegan Coffee
🎯 Casual 👨‍👩‍👧 Family

What to see nearby

Studio Building
Heritage
A 225m

Studio Building

edificio

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Civic Center Park
A 343m

Civic Center Park

parque

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David Brower Center
A 442m

David Brower Center

edificio

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Berkeley Public Library
A 462m

Berkeley Public Library

biblioteca

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Tupper and Reed Building
Heritage
A 498m

Tupper and Reed Building

edificio

View details
West Circle
A 567m

West Circle

parque

View details

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Explore the area around University Taqueria

University Taqueria is located in Berkeley, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Studio Building (A 225m) — building in California, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Tupper and Reed Building (A 498m) — historic building in Berkeley, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Edwards Stadium (A 567m) — stadium in Berkeley, California, USA Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Corder Building (A 590m) — historic place in Berkeley, California Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Religious Buildings

  • St. Mark's Episcopal Church (A 768m) — church building in Berkeley, California, United States of America

Parks & Gardens

  • Civic Center Park (A 343m) — park in Alameda County, California, United States of America; geonames ID = 6348166
  • West Circle (A 567m) — park in the United States of America
  • Ohlone Park (A 700m) — park in Berkeley, California

Other Points of Interest

  • David Brower Center (A 442m) — nonprofit community space in Berkeley
  • Berkeley Public Library (A 462m) — public library system in California, USA

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Frequently asked questions about University Taqueria

University Taqueria is located at 2021 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, Berkeley.
Near University Taqueria you can find points of interest such as Studio Building, Civic Center Park, David Brower Center, Berkeley Public Library.
University Taqueria offers mexican cuisine.
University Taqueria has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
University Taqueria offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at University Taqueria based on customer reviews are: fried chicken sandwich, burrito, tacos, enchilada plate, quesadilla.
University Taqueria is ideal for locals, quick bites, casual dining, solo dining.
University Taqueria is a popular spot known for its flavorful and generous portions. The fried chicken sandwich and burritos are highly praised, with many customers highlighting the fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. Some find the spice level underwhelming.
Go visit so they'll open Saturdays. Also, don't miss their spicy honey sauce!
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University Taqueria Berkeley Reviews

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Reviews (40)
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Dane Halo

Steak quesadilla is FAT with steak and cheese. The chips are fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced! Perfect. I’ll be back for sure!

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Miguelacho El Gabacho

Authentic Mexican Food Made By Authentic Mexicans! Really nice people, lots of condiments and salsas!

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Leo

Love this spot! Very generous portion sizes. Giant burritos packed with flavor. The carne asada is my favorite. Their guacamole is always fresh and every order comes with a small side of fresh tortilla chips. Ate here at least 5 times now and they’re consistently delicious. Additionally, their horchata is very authentic and delicious!

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Nicholas Jimenez

Highly encourage folks to try out this new taqueria! Food was flavorful, delicious, and made fresh (off the grill).

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Joe Riley

Yep, still Fried chicken sandwich Nirvana! Sure they are listed as #33 in the state, that makes them #1 in Berkeley. Sandwich w/fries or just without. Any questions? Buy their sandwich. Wake up, Walk up, and fill ur belly with pollo picante :)

Dane Halo
Dane Halo

Steak quesadilla is FAT with steak and cheese. The chips are fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced! Perfect. I’ll be back for sure!

Miguelacho El Gabacho
Miguelacho El Gabacho

Authentic Mexican Food Made By Authentic Mexicans! Really nice people, lots of condiments and salsas!

Leo
Leo

Love this spot! Very generous portion sizes. Giant burritos packed with flavor. The carne asada is my favorite. Their guacamole is always fresh and every order comes with a small side of fresh tortilla chips. Ate here at least 5 times now and they’re consistently delicious. Additionally, their horchata is very authentic and delicious!

Nicholas Jimenez
Nicholas Jimenez

Highly encourage folks to try out this new taqueria! Food was flavorful, delicious, and made fresh (off the grill).

Joe Riley
Joe Riley

Yep, still Fried chicken sandwich Nirvana! Sure they are listed as #33 in the state, that makes them #1 in Berkeley. Sandwich w/fries or just without. Any questions? Buy their sandwich. Wake up, Walk up, and fill ur belly with pollo picante :)

M
Matt Menezes

LOVE the spicy fried chicken sandwich, and was unsurprised to learn the fried chicken wrap and tenders are also the bomb. I always get a side of onion rings and every sauce they have - don't miss their spicy honey! When they started opening Saturdays, my weekends got better. Go visit so they'll open on Sundays too!

C
Chocy

Very good food. Got the enchilada plate and it was amazing. Only complaint is the rice was a little overcooked but still great. Price is about average for the location.

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John Harper

Great portions for the price and the taste is excellent! I haven’t had such amazing Northern Mexican food since 2020 in Arizona and I went to Playa del Carmen. Which the tacos were just as good but I was missing a good burrito and that’s just what I got. The carnitas marinade was excellent, no extra salsa required. They also actually have horchata which is the other thing I’d been missing. This one is thick, sweet, and tastes more of vanilla than cinnamon. But it was delicious.

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Nola Susan

Refreshingly friendly staff. The food is authentic Northern Mexico cuisine. These folks really know what they are doing. I’ll be back. They’re gonna be wildly successful.

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Robert Burdick

This place is outstanding. I had one of the best vegetarian burritos I can remember in a long long time. It got pretty busy the second time I went but it's worth the wait.

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Sunu Lollipop

That was one of the best burritos I've ever had and I've had a few. Fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, sauce bar! Customer service was friendly and helpful. It was my first time there and I will definitely go back. Nothing like a delicious tasty burrito!!

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Roger Sofar

One of the best taquerias in the Bay Area! Tacos are packed with flavor and perfectly spiced. Friendly staff, reasonable prices. Though the place is small, seating can be tough when it’s busy

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Chris Laughlin

Great local tacos at great prices. Restaurant was clean and service was friendly. Will be back here for lunch often.

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Esmeralda Martinez

I got a burrito bowl and they put SOOO MUCH in there. It was well worth it. Everything is very well seasoned and i love that they give you chips and have a salsa bar on the side. 10/10

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Ade Villaseñor Melgoza

My go to spot for a delicious burrito, torta and taco. I recently had them cater an event for 150 people and the flautas, churros, quesadillas, gelatinas, & nachos bar were a fantastic hit with my guests.

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Michael Eaglin

The best fried chicken sandwich around. Hands down. There are some good ones in Oakland like HB but honestly this place is better. Not just a little but a good 1.5-2 points better on my scale of 10 9meaning everyone else is below an 8). I ate there 3 times before leaving this review and consistency is key in flavor, texture, lack of oiliness, and most importantly the sandwich travels well. I drove once 15min after getting my food and the bun was not soggy and the chicken breast coating was still crunchy. Great spiciness. Will keep going as there are good ones around but this is the best IMHO.

Nola Susan
Nola Susan

Refreshingly friendly staff. The food is authentic Northern Mexico cuisine. These folks really know what they are doing. I’ll be back. They’re gonna be wildly successful.

Chris Laughlin
Chris Laughlin

Great local tacos at great prices. Restaurant was clean and service was friendly. Will be back here for lunch often.

John Harper
John Harper

Great portions for the price and the taste is excellent! I haven’t had such amazing Northern Mexican food since 2020 in Arizona and I went to Playa del Carmen. Which the tacos were just as good but I was missing a good burrito and that’s just what I got. The carnitas marinade was excellent, no extra salsa required. They also actually have horchata which is the other thing I’d been missing. This one is thick, sweet, and tastes more of vanilla than cinnamon. But it was delicious.

Robert Burdick
Robert Burdick

This place is outstanding. I had one of the best vegetarian burritos I can remember in a long long time. It got pretty busy the second time I went but it's worth the wait.

Roger Sofar
Roger Sofar

One of the best taquerias in the Bay Area! Tacos are packed with flavor and perfectly spiced. Friendly staff, reasonable prices. Though the place is small, seating can be tough when it’s busy

Ade Villaseñor Melgoza
Ade Villaseñor Melgoza

My go to spot for a delicious burrito, torta and taco. I recently had them cater an event for 150 people and the flautas, churros, quesadillas, gelatinas, & nachos bar were a fantastic hit with my guests.

Sunu Lollipop
Sunu Lollipop

That was one of the best burritos I've ever had and I've had a few. Fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, sauce bar! Customer service was friendly and helpful. It was my first time there and I will definitely go back. Nothing like a delicious tasty burrito!!

Esmeralda Martinez
Esmeralda Martinez

I got a burrito bowl and they put SOOO MUCH in there. It was well worth it. Everything is very well seasoned and i love that they give you chips and have a salsa bar on the side. 10/10

Chocy
Chocy

Very good food. Got the enchilada plate and it was amazing. Only complaint is the rice was a little overcooked but still great. Price is about average for the location.

Matt Menezes
Matt Menezes

LOVE the spicy fried chicken sandwich, and was unsurprised to learn the fried chicken wrap and tenders are also the bomb. I always get a side of onion rings and every sauce they have - don't miss their spicy honey! When they started opening Saturdays, my weekends got better. Go visit so they'll open on Sundays too!

Michael Eaglin
Michael Eaglin

The best fried chicken sandwich around. Hands down. There are some good ones in Oakland like HB but honestly this place is better. Not just a little but a good 1.5-2 points better on my scale of 10 9meaning everyone else is below an 8). I ate there 3 times before leaving this review and consistency is key in flavor, texture, lack of oiliness, and most importantly the sandwich travels well. I drove once 15min after getting my food and the bun was not soggy and the chicken breast coating was still crunchy. Great spiciness. Will keep going as there are good ones around but this is the best IMHO.

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Ra Sh

This Mexican restaurant is one of my favorites. I usually go for the seafood tacos, and this time I tried one fish taco and one shrimp taco. The restaurant is conveniently located in the heart of the University of California, Berkeley. The cashier was very helpful, and the food was ready incredibly fast, which was a nice surprise. Both tacos were delicious, with fresh ingredients and great flavor. However, I was a bit disappointed by the size of the tacos. They were noticeably smaller compared to other fish tacos I’ve had at different places. While the taste was excellent, I was hoping for a bit more substance, especially considering the price. That said, the quick service and the quality of the food make it worth trying, though I would recommend being prepared for smaller portions.

Ra Sh
Ra Sh

This Mexican restaurant is one of my favorites. I usually go for the seafood tacos, and this time I tried one fish taco and one shrimp taco. The restaurant is conveniently located in the heart of the University of California, Berkeley. The cashier was very helpful, and the food was ready incredibly fast, which was a nice surprise. Both tacos were delicious, with fresh ingredients and great flavor. However, I was a bit disappointed by the size of the tacos. They were noticeably smaller compared to other fish tacos I’ve had at different places. While the taste was excellent, I was hoping for a bit more substance, especially considering the price. That said, the quick service and the quality of the food make it worth trying, though I would recommend being prepared for smaller portions.

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prateek bansal

French toast is below average. Their bowl is good but nothing extraordinary.

prateek bansal
prateek bansal

French toast is below average. Their bowl is good but nothing extraordinary.

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Jacob “Jake” Goldstein

While the chicken is of high quality and the fries are awesome, I’ve never been so underwhelmed by “spicy” food before. I’m a guy who loves spice, and I was disappointed by how little of it there was. It seems like they just salt and peppered the chicken and put mild sauce on it. This place is called “The Spicy Chicken” after all. Maybe I’ll ask for extra spice next time. Aside from that, good service and friendly staff. At least the food is good quality, too.

Jacob Goldstein
Jacob Goldstein

While the chicken is of high quality and the fries are awesome, I’ve never been so underwhelmed by “spicy” food before. I’m a guy who loves spice, and I was disappointed by how little of it there was. It seems like they just salt and peppered the chicken and put mild sauce on it. This place is called “The Spicy Chicken” after all. Maybe I’ll ask for extra spice next time. Aside from that, good service and friendly staff. At least the food is good quality, too.

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Katrina MillerWhittaker

I went in today to try the chicken enchilada plate and was extremely disappointed. The chicken was dry and tough, the guacamole had a sour taste, the beans and rice were flavorless and I ended up just throwing it away. From the other reviews, I thought this was a good place to go to. Maybe this was just an off day, but I will not be returning.

Katrina MillerWhittaker
Katrina MillerWhittaker

I went in today to try the chicken enchilada plate and was extremely disappointed. The chicken was dry and tough, the guacamole had a sour taste, the beans and rice were flavorless and I ended up just throwing it away. From the other reviews, I thought this was a good place to go to. Maybe this was just an off day, but I will not be returning.

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Highly Rated
4.5/5 stars
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80 reviews
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Budget Friendly
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mexican
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Services

🥞 Breakfast
🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥗 Vegetarian Options
🌱 Vegan Options
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
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🚚 Delivery

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Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
10AM-7:30PM
Rating
4.5/5
💬 Reviews
80
💰 Price Level
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📞 Phone
+1 510-280-5072
🌐 Website
universitytaqueria.online
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🅿️ Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
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Studio Building Heritage

building in California, United States of America

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Civic Center Park

park in Alameda County, California, United States of America; geonames ID = 6348166

A 343m
David Brower Center

nonprofit community space in Berkeley

A 442m
Berkeley Public Library

public library system in California, USA

A 462m
Tupper and Reed Building Heritage

historic building in Berkeley, California, United States

A 498m
West Circle

park in the United States of America

A 567m
Edwards Stadium Heritage

stadium in Berkeley, California, USA

A 567m
Corder Building Heritage

historic place in Berkeley, California

A 590m
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