Cafe Platano 2

Name: Cafe Platano 2
Address: 3612 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601, Oakland, CA, 94601, US
Telephone: +15104371695
Rating: 4.2

Salvadoran · Oakland

4.2 · 129 reviews Google

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About Cafe Platano 2

Located in the heart of Fruitvale, Cafe Platano 2 offers a warm and cozy atmosphere that invites guests to savor authentic Mexican and Salvadorian cuisine. Since expanding from Berkeley to Oakland in 2013, the restaurant has become a local favorite known for its exceptional pupusas and tamales, which consistently delight even the most discerning palates. The menu features fresh horchata, large salad combos, and ice-cold beers, all prepared with great care. Beyond the food, the team is praised for their friendly service and attention to detail. Whether dining in or enjoying a catering order, visitors experience a genuine taste of tradition in a clean, inviting setting that truly feels like home.

What Customers Say About Cafe Platano 2

Cafe Platano 2 is loved for its pupusas, considered by many to be the best. Customers also praise the tamales and platanos. Some reviewers mention long wait times and occasional service issues, but the friendly staff is a highlight.

Popular Dishes

pupusas (14) tamales platanos burrito horchata

Best For

Locals Casual Quick Bite

Tip: Get the pupusas; you won't regret it! Be prepared for potentially long wait times, especially when it's busy.

What to see nearby

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Explore the area around Cafe Platano 2

Cafe Platano 2 is located in Oakland, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

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Sanborn Park (A 632m) — park in Alameda County, California, United States of America
Fruitvale Plaza (A 940m) — park in Alameda County, California, United States of America
Fruitvale Bridge Park (A 998m) — park in Alameda County, California, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about Cafe Platano 2

Cafe Platano 2 is located at 3612 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601, Oakland.

Near Cafe Platano 2 you can find points of interest such as Sanborn Park, Fruitvale Plaza, Fruitvale Bridge Park.

Cafe Platano 2 offers salvadoran cuisine.

Cafe Platano 2 has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.

The most recommended dishes at Cafe Platano 2 based on customer reviews are: pupusas, tamales, platanos, burrito, horchata.

Cafe Platano 2 is ideal for locals, casual dining, quick bites.

Get the pupusas; you won't regret it! Be prepared for potentially long wait times, especially when it's busy.

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Cafe Platano 2 Oakland Reviews

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Reviews (40)

Steven Pierce

Great tucked away local spot with outstanding munchies. Get the pupusas, you won't regret it.

José Alfaro

Great pupusas, great service, you just can't go wrong coming here!

Kyle Elston

Best tamales in Oakland. Great quality food, clean & cozy atmosphere, with great staff. Best place in Fruitvale.

jordan lento

bomb fresh pupusas and horchata. definitely don't miss this causal dining spot if you're in fruitvale.

Phillip Persley

Great pupusas. Been looking for a place in Oakland and I think I've found it.

Brenda Sujey Rodriguez

This place has THE BEST pupusas I have ever had!!! And I'm super picky with my pupusas. I'm glad I found this place, and it's conveniently at a walking distance from my home. They have really great customer service. You walk in, they greet you, they take your order and they're so nice!! I love this place and I LOVE their salsa!!!! They also have so many varieties on their menu. As a matter of fact, I'm headed over there right now haha.

Danny

Food is really good, I’ve been here a couple times now , it never disappoints I always end up ordering more than what I can eat because everything looks yummy.

mohit deswal

Always best food

F Baums

the platanos are fire! the pupusas are fire the beer is ice cold and the salad on the lunch combo is big. and they hella nice too

Annette L

Amazing pupusas. We had a large order of catering from there, and all of our guests asked where we got it from coz it was awesome!

Leslie “Mrs. James Jones” Jones

I ate the pupusa and burrito from there both very good. Id go back all the time

mohit deswal

Always best food

F Baums

the platanos are fire! the pupusas are fire the beer is ice cold and the salad on the lunch combo is big. and they hella nice too

Danny

Food is really good, I’ve been here a couple times now , it never disappoints I always end up ordering more than what I can eat because everything looks yummy.

Leslie “Mrs. James Jones” Jones

I ate the pupusa and burrito from there both very good. Id go back all the time

Steven Pierce

Great tucked away local spot with outstanding munchies. Get the pupusas, you won't regret it.

jordan lento

bomb fresh pupusas and horchata. definitely don't miss this causal dining spot if you're in fruitvale.

José Alfaro

Great pupusas, great service, you just can't go wrong coming here!

Brenda Sujey Rodriguez

Kyle Elston

Best tamales in Oakland. Great quality food, clean & cozy atmosphere, with great staff. Best place in Fruitvale.

Annette L

Amazing pupusas. We had a large order of catering from there, and all of our guests asked where we got it from coz it was awesome!

Phillip Persley

Great pupusas. Been looking for a place in Oakland and I think I've found it.

Jocelyn Hernandez

Food took about half an hour but tasted delicious! Small little restaurant. Authentic taste. Service was mediocre. Parking is horrible! Prices are decent.

Jocelyn Hernandez

Food took about half an hour but tasted delicious! Small little restaurant. Authentic taste. Service was mediocre. Parking is horrible! Prices are decent.

Marcus Swinford

I buy pupusas here. 1 of the better restaurants that make them.

Jalia -Simmons

Food was so good. Fresh tasty and delicious. Will return for more!!! You have to stop by here and try their pupusas 😋😋😋 I also look forward to trying other dishes on the menu!!!

Fashionluvbee

Went with my Mexican hubby and really thought the food was delicious.Good food, affordable and overall very friendly people working there.

Jalia -Simmons

Food was so good. Fresh tasty and delicious. Will return for more!!! You have to stop by here and try their pupusas 😋😋😋 I also look forward to trying other dishes on the menu!!!

Fashionluvbee

Went with my Mexican hubby and really thought the food was delicious.Good food, affordable and overall very friendly people working there.

Marcus Swinford

I buy pupusas here. 1 of the better restaurants that make them.

Roney G. Miranda

This one has a half Salvadorean half Mexican menue, and it leans a bit more towards Mexican. Still, great pupusas and pastelitos. I prefer the Berkeley location, but the service was great too. They're very friendly and attentive.

Tere

Food was good, mostly clean place, however I did see the cook use their phone and cook with the same hands without washing hands or using gloves.

Tere

Food was good, mostly clean place, however I did see the cook use their phone and cook with the same hands without washing hands or using gloves.

Roney G. Miranda

Adrian Valdez

Good food but very long wait time even if there is only a few persons in the line. You guys should remove the ice cream from the people's view if you are not allowed to sell it, kids got disappointed very much.

Adrian Valdez

Stephen Finney

Bad service terrible food and apparently no one there can speak English don't waste your money on this place 😂

Carlos Cerros

They don't have what you asked for if you asked for ice they sale to you and you pay for the cup to I don't recommend it.las pupusas taste is different .

Carlos Cerros

They don't have what you asked for if you asked for ice they sale to you and you pay for the cup to I don't recommend it.las pupusas taste is different .