10 Mexican Restaurants In Oakland, California

1. Cosecha

Editor’s note: Establishment is permanently closed

Cosecha serves dishes that are a mix of the California and Mexico communities but more importantly, the dishes, alongside the ambiance will give you a homey feeling, making you feel like you are dining in a second home. All the food in Cosecha is prepared from scratch, ranging from handmade tortillas alongside assorted variations of pastries to choose from. If you would like to have some liquor to accompany your dining experience, Cosecha also serves Californian wines and beers that can definitely help in enhancing your dining experience.

Cosecha

Address: 907 Washington St. Oakland, CA 94607

Website: Cosecha

Opening hours: 11 am - 3:30 pm; 5 pm - 9 pm

2. La Hacienda Restaurant

La Hacienda Restaurant serves authentic Mexican cuisine in the Bay Area that comes with a refined taste. Here, you will find all that you would expect from a Mexican meal, ranging from nachos, quesadilla, and Tostada De Ceviche. Due to its classic and friendly environment, La Hacienda Restaurant makes a good place to stop by for a quick bite in the midst of your exploration in Oakland, even better if you are here with your friends and families.

La Hacienda Restaurant

Address: 2045 MacArthur Blvd Oakland CA, 94602

Website: La Hacienda Restaurant

Opening hours: 11 am - 10 pm

3. Taqueria Los Comales

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Taqueria Los Comales sits in the Dimond District, owned by a family that serves wholly Mexican cuisines. The restaurant has been around since 1997, hence giving it a credible reputation when it comes to an authentic Mexican taste. Grabs the burrito while you are here. If you stop by on Tuesdays, you will even get to taste some unique tacos with a good price due to Tuesdays being a Taco Day for the restaurant. And of course, you will also find all sorts of nachos and quesadilla here, some that you might never even heard before!

Taqueria Los Comales

Address: 2105 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602

Website: Taqueria Los Comales

Opening hours: 10 am - 8:30 pm (Monday - Friday)

4. Tamarindo

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Tamarindo is dedicated to sharing the beauty of Mexican culture through its cuisine. Located in the historical neighborhood of Old Oakland, Tamarindo serves a wide range of Mexican dishes, all carefully crafted and prepared through years of research and recipes enhancements. Here, you will get to enjoy a unique taste of mescals, tequila, and seasonal cocktails; all being ideal drinks to accompany your dining session. Due to its comfortable seating environment, Tamarindo is an ideal place to enjoy with friends and family, especially great when you are looking for a place to stop by in the midst of your busy exploration in the city.

Tamarindo

Address: 468 8th st, Oakland, Ca — 94607

Website: Tamarindo

Opening hours: 11 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 9:30 pm (Monday - Thursday); 11 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm (Friday); 11 am - 10 pm (Saturday); Sun closed

5. Calavera

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Calavera is a place where you can taste both the Mexican unique dishes with a touch of local Oakland rebel spirit, all in one place. Here, locals will find themselves at home while travelers will get a unique combination of traditional and contemporary that’s unlike any other places. The place vibrates of creativity, well-observed through the artistic structural alongside its seating arrangement. If you are here in Oakland to search for some inspirations, you might want to drop by Calavera.

Calavera

Address: 2337 Broadway, Oakland, CA

Website: Calavera

Opening hours: 11 am - 10 pm (Tuesday - Thursday); 11 am - 11 pm (Friday); 10 am - 11 pm (Saturday)

6. Doña Tomás

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Doña Tomás serves Mexican cuisines in a vibrant, fun environment, living up to Oakland’s very own exciting vibe. The restaurant prides itself in using the most organic, local products in making authentic dishes that are nothing but original and yummy. On top of that, travelers who are fond towards classic Mexican cuisines will be delighted to know that the restaurant also recreates some long-forgotten dishes that are great replications of those that one can find in Mexico themselves. If you are looking for a place to hold an event, Doña Tomás can also provide you with the space for it.

Doña Tomás

Address: 5004 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

Website: Doña Tomás

Opening hours: 5:30 pm - 9 pm (Tuesday - Thursday); 5:30 pm - 10 pm (Friday - Saturday)

7. Molcajete

Using some of the best organic ingredients, the molcajete salsa is one of the must-try of Molcajete when you are here! This restaurant is operated by a family, one that you can easily notice just from how homey the environment is when you step into the place. Despite its humble size, Molcajete serves all sorts of Mexican dishes; it’s guaranteed that you will be able to taste just everything Mexican all in one place!

Molcajete

Address: 1734 Webster St. Oakland, CA 94617

Website: Molcajete

Opening hours: 10 am - 9 pm

8. Tijuana

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For a casual eating experience, Tijuana might be just the place for you. Serving wholly Mexican cuisines, Tijuana has a wide range of dishes to choose from, ranging from tacos to tortas, all the way to quesadillas and tostadas. The place also serves wine and beer. Due to its cozy setting, this is a place we would love to recommend for travelers who come over with friends and family just to enjoy the close-knit sense of community that this restaurant can offer.

Tijuana

Address: 1308 International Blvd , Oakland, CA 94606

Website: Tijuana

Opening hours: 7 am - 9:30 pm (Sunday - Thursday); 7 am - 10 pm (Friday & Saturday)

9. Cactus Taqueria

Cactus Taqueria serves fresh traditional dishes of the Mexican culture, making everything from scratch without the use of any artificial ingredient. For an authentic, classic Mexican meal, Cactus Taqueria is definitely a place we highly recommend. The restaurant also stands firm by their persistence to source ingredient from good sources, hence making the dishes not only authentic but healthy as well. So, for the health-conscious travelers, this is the place to be.

Cactus Taqueria

Address: 5642 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618

Website: Cactus Taqueria

Opening hours: 11 am - 10 pm (Monday - Saturday), 11 am - 9 pm (Sunday)

10. NIDO Kitchen & Bar

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Nido means “nest” in Spanish; from the implication of the name, one can easily get a vibe of what this restaurant would like to translate through its food and eating environment. NIDO Kitchen & Bar is a great place for a community to hang out; alternatively, for families and friends, it is also a relaxing atmosphere to indulge yourself in, especially recommended for those who are looking for a place to eat and rest at the same time in the midst of their traveling. The restaurant serves a mix of Mexican and California cuisines, so you don’t have to worry about varying eating preferences.

NIDO Kitchen & Bar

Address: 444 Oak St. Oakland, CA 94607

Website: NIDO Kitchen & Bar

Opening hours: 11 am - 9:30 pm (Tuesday - Thursday); 11 am - 10:30 pm (Friday); 10 am - 10:30 pm (Saturday); 10 am - 3 pm/ 5 pm - 10 pm (Sunday)

Get the most out of authentic Mexican dishes in Oakland

Oakland hides a lot of local treasures when it comes to food, and Mexican cuisines are no exception. Based on the list we have provided you, it’s not hard to notice that all these Mexican restaurants have a unique point of their own, and all of them have different tastes that could cater to everyone with different tastebuds. So when you are here, don’t forget to try out at least one of these restaurants to get a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine, here in Oakland itself.