Steve Takata

La Mission has excellent Mexican food with big portions. You would never know from looking at it because it looks like a fast food Mexican restaurant that has been renovated, in fact, long ago, it used to be other places. I wish they had more seating inside, there’s only enough room for maybe 10 people, and outside is usually too cold in Berkeley to go and hang out. But there is a lot of outdoor seating if the weather is decent. While everything I’ve had here has been good, the Baja fish taco might be my favorite. The posole is also good, but the portion is so huge. I felt like it was enough for five people. I wish the inside of the restaurant or a little bit warmer, but on the other hand, it stays open later than almost any place else around that has decent food.

+14

Arya Cokic

Got a ceviche with nachos, one Baja fish taco, and a horchata. The doordash delivery came fast. GREAT horchata, and pretty large too! The fish was crunchy and delicious, the shrimp was super plump, and the nachos were so crunchy and well seasoned. Awesome food!

Elaine Blake

The absolute BEST Mexican food I have ever had. The plantains in the black bean sauce was so incredible. If you haven't been here before, it is a absolute must try Mexican Restaurant.

Crystal

Long ago about thirty years ago, La Mission was once a Taco Bell that my father and I frequent on the weekends. Now this historic gem is an authentic spot for delicious Mexican food. I am particularly picky when it comes to Mexican because most establishments make the rice and beans using meat broth stock. Here both rice and beans are purely vegan; a rarity to find. This couldn’t have been the most perfect burrito a vegan can ask for. Perfectly proportioned with fresh ingredients. Parking lot in back and beautiful outdoor seating. They offer alcoholic beverages and desserts. To order you walk to the front, pay, they give you a tag and when it’s ready they present your meal whether it’s to go for there.

+13

Great food, nice customer service. Plenty of outdoor seating available as well. Make sure to get the chips and salsa with your dish! Comes with a spicy red sauce and a mild green sauce. 10/10!

I was recommended to try out La Mission by a good friend of mine and the recommendation did NOT disappoint. La Mission is hearty, Mexican fare with prices that are insane -- especially in this 21st…

SO GOOD!!! I got the poblano mole burrito super good. They charged extra for cheese but I could've done without it, the flavors of the mole were amazing

I appreciate that the restaurant has a parking lot and both indoor and outdoor seating. (Seating indoors was limited, but I had no trouble finding a table.) You order at the counter and then they b…

I appreciate that the restaurant has a parking lot and both indoor and outdoor seating. (Seating indoors was limited, but I had no trouble finding a table.) You order at the counter and then they b…

Great burritos, fresh ingredients, friendly people,good service. Love the chicken tortilla, pozole soups.Oh so good. Will most certainly go back.

very friendly staff! I had the 2 baja fish tacos and a pineapple agua fresca. yum!\n\nlove the patio too

Fast casual, kid-friendly and parking... granted it's limited, but it's there. \n\nI'm upgrading La Mission for the sake of dine-in. Their seating is all outdoor, so weather permitting, with kids i…

Fresh, hot, juicy carne asada tacos. I like the hidden oasis patio to sit outside, and am eager to return for the carnitas.

One of the first restaraunts I visited when I moved to Berkeley CA.\n\nWondeful Steak Tacos and the grand kids loved the Nachos.\n\nReasnobly prices and delicious.

La Mission offers a fairly standard menu. It is a pleasant and relaxing place to dine outdoors. It could be crowded at times and hard to find a table free. The food is fine.

From the hostess, bartender, waiter and chef, we we extremely pleased. Generous portions of great food. Every one of my picky family was happy. Thank you for a family friendly experience.

M J

First time but definitely not the last. The food was GREAT everything was fresh and very very tasty

James Wang

Delicious tasting Mexican food with a lovely patio in the back. Prices are a little more expensive than other Mexican places but they do have quality food. Recommend going to try their breakfast menu!

+1

Sam

I came here on a whim and I liked it. The food was good and generous portions. They mainly have outdoor seating and limited indoor seating. Very friendly staff and a nice chill vibe with families and couples.

+8

Johan Restrepo

Great food and will definitely come back. In particular their chips and guacamole are delicious, crispy tacos and plantains are good and their horchata is delicious. I agree they have they have the best mole but they skimp on adding the sauce to their burritos and flautas. Both were a little dry and there was so little mole sauce I couldn’t fully appreciate its taste. Plus it would have made all the difference in enjoying both these dishes. I asked for more mole for the flautas.

Burrito lacked meat. \nI got it to-go and it was cold by the time I started eating it just 5 minutes later.

burrito lacked meat. \nI got it to-go and it was cold by the time I started eating it just 5 minutes later.

burrito lacked meat. \nI got it to-go and it was cold by the time I started eating it just 5 minutes later.

The service was meh, the guy was annoyed I was asking questions. A 13$ burrito is actually 21$ once you add cheese, sour cream, guacamole... and it wasn't even wrapped properly. And no free side ch…

Quick take: the portion sizes and staff are their best selling points. My wife enjoyed their baja fish tacos. Nicely fried and huge too! My wife couldn't finish both so I ended up with more foo…

Quick take: the portion sizes and staff are their best selling points. My wife enjoyed their Baja fish tacos. Nicely fried and huge too! My wife couldn't finish both so I ended up with more food th…

Came here for lunch on a Sunday around 1:30pm! Found parking in the small lot attached to the restaurant. They don't take reservations, but we were able to get seating with our party of 10 . There …

4* La Mission 1255 University Berkeley Mexican Tacos, burritos, flautas, pozole Great desserts; coffee is good Indoor/outdoor seating Small parking lot Friendly service

4* La Mission 1255 University Berkeley mexican tacos, burritos, flautas, pozole Great desserts; coffee is good Indoor/outdoor seating Small parking lot Friendly service

4* La Mission 1255 University Berkeley Mexican Tacos, burritos, flautas, pozole Great desserts; coffee is good Indoor/outdoor seating Small parking lot Friendly service

4* La Mission 1255 University Berkeley Mexican Tacos, burritos, flautas, pozole Great desserts; coffee is good Indoor/outdoor seating Small parking lot Friendly service

4* La Mission 1255 University Berkeley Mexican Tacos, burritos, flautas, pozole Great desserts; coffee is good Indoor/outdoor seating Small parking lot Friendly service

4* La Mission 1255 University Berkeley mexican tacos, burritos, flautas, pozole Great desserts; coffee is good Indoor/outdoor seating Small parking lot Friendly service

John Garcia

I stopped in last night and got the chicken burrito. It's a pretty well put together burrito and the service was good, but there were two big problems. The first was that the chicken had the consistency of boot leather. This chicken wasn't well done, it was way overcooked and very dry. The rice was also pretty dry. Overall it was a burrito assembled well but using ingredients that had seen better days. Also the dining room is COLD.

B

overpriced burrito with bad service, $14.39 just the burrito. they ask for $4-5 more for chips and salsa, what a joke.

Nice place with outdoor seating. Sangria wasn't very good. Small glass and served warm with small pieces of apple in it. Homemade tortillas and tortilla chips were delicious. Had the pozole which w…

I ordered a chicken burrito and it was rather ordinary. The chicken was a bit tough and not particularly flavorful. The rice and beans in the burrito also could use a little seasoning.

I ordered a chicken burrito and it was rather ordinary. The chicken was a bit tough and not particularly flavorful. The rice and beans in the burrito also could use a little seasoning.

I ordered a chicken burrito and it was rather ordinary. The chicken was a bit tough and not particularly flavorful. The rice and beans in the burrito also could use a little seasoning.

I’ve had some great burritos here before, but this morning I ordered a breakfast burrito with chorizo and it was disrespectful what I was served. It was cold and wet, covered in sour cream dripping from the outside. Inside was mostly cold salsa with a tiny bit of egg and chorizo. Hardly any beans and no cheese. For basically $20, this was pathetic. A week ago I got the same burrito without chorizo and it was delicious, warm, cheesy with refried black beans. What I got today was an embarrassment and I’d like a refund frankly.

David Gard

Mostly disappointing. The reviews I read sounded solid but I won't be returning. The chicken tacos were flavorful but laughably small. The fried fish tacos on the other hand were substantive but bland and even doughy.

I bought a fish taco today, but a majority of the "fish taco" was all batter only a tiny fish that was inside, but a majority of it was only fried batter and I'm very disappointed in that\n\nI also w…

I bought a fish taco today, but a majority of the "fish taco" was all batter only a tiny fish that was inside, but a majority of it was only fried batter and I'm very disappointed in that\n\n…

If you like to pay $16 for dry, small, and mostly rice burrito this is your place. There is a better place close by.

They always mess up orders. The portions are so small. So ur not getting worth the money you pay for barely any meat in their burritos and taste is meh. This is a second review after giving them an…

In general the food is fine. Frequently long lines. However... I went in tonight to order a burrito. It's a fine burrito. I asked what was in the burrito. "Beans, rice, meat, add salsa, sour cr…

Archie Bell (Zen Zulu)

i've had your mole before and it was excellent, last night. You gave me a plate that was dry and uninspired?I don't know how you get a hard enchilada. It was firm like it had been premade and frozen. You can do better. I'll give you one more shot and get it to eat there and if you're good on it, I'll remove this, but you didn't represent the culture or mole as a specialty at all, very disappointed.

Ali Fu

I never regretted a burrito purchase until tonight… $20 for a burrito ($19.73 with tax), you gotta be kidding me… I thought at least it’s a hefty burrito, nope just wrapped up in two layers of foil. Like fully wrapped with two distinct sheets of aluminum foil. Unfortunately it appears that the same wrapping enthusiasm was missing during the construction of the burrito as it began to unwrap with the first bite and fell apart entirely by the end. The disappointments did not end there. They put salsa in the burrito, but you might be better off sucking on a handful of jalapeno seeds which probably have more flavor. Usually there is great reward with hot salsa as it packs so much flavor with the punch. This was just the punch again and again. Ask for the salsa on the side if you would like to taste your food. And you know what, I could let it all go if it was a $14 burrito but nope paid $20 for what exactly? What’s next? $30 burritos will be the norm before the end of the decade? This has to stop somewhere. So many good spots for a burrito in east bay and this is NOT one of t hem.