Latin cuisine: the best places to taste it in Oakland

Dory Gannes

Taylor Marshall

Meghan Long

Alex Daniel Medina

Alamar Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Accepts American Express

"Love the food....love the drinks. The atmosphere and the staff are wonderful. It was my first time there and I cannot say anything bad about this..."

Tina Ebojo

"Casual, fun, delicious dining. It's a mixed atmosphere of self service + some service. Drinks and oysters are brought to your table but entree's..."

Jen Tsui

"AlaMar never disappoints! Whether you go for lunch, dinner or now brunch - you’ll won’t regret what you order. My favorite are the Dominican..."

Lisamarie Goodman

"Great atmosphere and delicious food! We had the Ox Tail and Brussel Sprouts. Our waitress was very sweet and helpful. I asked a female employee..."

La Tanya Walker Wooley

"This is one of the most eclectic restaurants in Oakland where the food choices are excellent. Such a fresh relief from your ordinary burger,..."

Sabrina Titelbaum

"Look... that oxtail bowl?? [√] Also, they have a good rum selection, some I'd never even heard of. Love this..."

Kumi Rauf

"AlaMar is home away from home with better food! I love the delicious vegetarian options! Perfect place to gather after work and enjoy a delicious..."

Tami Fitzsimmons

"Everything here is delicious, even the rice (and to improve upon rice makes you pretty darn special). The flavors in every dish are meticulously..."

Favor Mitchell

"excellent food, I recommend..."

Jose A. Santos

"Moving to NorCal from the Chi has been an adjustment culinary wise, but dannnngggg!? This place is ok with me!! The Oxtails are so good that you will..."

Adela Marshall

"I came in yesterday with a good friend and we stayed for hours. Every single staff member made my dining experience fun and relaxed. The food was..."

Bella Lux Stella

"First time and food and selection was fabulous ! Can't wait to return to honey lemon shrimp..."

Dale Marie Golden MacDonald

"Came in for a private party. The food and the staff were awesome! Chef Nelson came out to greet us as..."

Hoa Hinh

"Great food, great bar, great staff & great chef. Go...you won't be..."

Darlene Byrd

Nido

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great!! Customer service very friendly and the food was very good went out for brunch with my wife and sat down at the bar great bartender service..."

Sergio Diaz

"Unrivalled happy hour menu. The tacos are the best I've eaten in the Bay Area. Cervezarita is one of the best drinks in Oakland. The friendly and..."

Antares Flores

"Was expecting to have lunch but it was still brunch, I wasn’t mad, it was delicious. Was not disappointed. Service is always spot on. Staff is..."

Lisa Enfinger

"Great vegetarian options. We had several brunch plates, including a cauliflower chorizo and a ricotta pancake with caramel sauce. +chips and guac off..."

Amanda Tallman

"Excellent food and staff service..."

Anayely Piscil

"Love the food ~ so delicious, fresh seafood, vegetables and steak, sauces and great service. Fun atmosphere. Looking forward to my next..."

Laurie Ricksecker

"Great service and interesting menu! Parking can be tricky but worth the extra drive around the..."

Jodi Heath

"Dropped by just for a late, light lunch. Very nice. Quick, courteous service. Nice atmosphere. Very good tacos. Relatively cheap. Looking forward to..."

James Whitehouse

"Been twice now- dinner and brunch. Everything is delicioso and splits well between people if you want to try many things. The chilaquiles rojos laid..."

Catherine Ruggles

Mistura

Wheelchair Accessible

Rio California

El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana

84/100 (2318 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food here is just delicious! Wonderful little restaurant with beautiful painted artwork on walls... Nice feel... and the people who work there..."

Marcia Yoder Lind

"Great authentic real Mexican food. I highly recommend this..."

Lorena Rosas

"Get the special. Amazing and huge amount to eat. I have no idea how to describe the cheese on this meal but you can tear it and eat it. Best part...."

Gina Musil

"Had my party catered by them this weekend and have to say they are amazing! food was delicious, got many compliments by my guests, I have to say they..."

Rosa Preciado

"It's the best Authentic Mexican restaurant I have eaten at outside of Mexico! The owner takes pride in traditional family recipes and techniques. ..."

Juan Ornelas

"Amazing food! Yummy carnitas flautas and guacamole. Beautiful..."

Merissa Lyons

"Super good food and super good service. Server even made a super hot salsa when I asked! It was..."

Anthony Syfer

"Está muy buena la comidas lo recomiendo el..."

Guapo Elvaquero

"All the food looks..."

Yolanda Dominguez

"Came for brunch and sat in the parklet. It was a windy day so the waiter turned up the heater and partially closed the door to help. They had high..."

Elaine Lee

"I found it!!! The search is over. I found an Authentic Chile Relleno in the Bay Area!! Now I have to move to Oakland. I have not been posting the..."

Nicole Thomas

"This place is one of the best I've been to for genuine Mexican food! The shrimp cocktail was the best I've had in years and the drinks were super..."

Piba Blue

"The food was delicious 🤤 The environment so chill and clean everything from the guacamole and chips to the homemade tortillas I can go on and on...."

Miriam Barreda

"On Sunday evening it was busy, but not full, which was nice. They sat us easily and we requested to start with guacamole and chips. We added drinks..."

Tevis Pieper

"Drinks were great and food was phenomenal. Had the michelada, whiskey sours and the pulque agave wines to drink. For the foods the burrito mojados..."

Ricardo Perez

Pucquio

84/100 (1672 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Mid-range

La Calaca Loca Taqueria

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"OMG!!! The Grilled Pescado Taco Especial was amazing!! All the great marinated flavors on the Fish. The fresh veggies, cabbage, guacamole...."

Jerie Fletcher

"My fiancee n I have experienced this delicious eatery for the first time after my acupuncture appointment. We happened to be driving by and we both..."

Virgo Vibes

"The Shrimp and the Grilled Pescador Tacos Calaco especial were delicious! The ingredients in the Shrimp Taco were so fresh and tasty that it almost..."

Rhonda Kay

"Grilled mushrooms and onions quesadilla best dish ever. The comforting melted cheese paired with the earthy mushrooms knocks it out of the park...."

francis montgomery

"Amazing fish tacos! We also loved the burritos (chicken, veggie, and steak). My friend loved the soup. Literally everything we try here is great. We..."

Bethany Robinson

"Killer food! You can't really go wrong with La Calaca Loca everything I've ever ordered has been absolutely delicious. I grew up nearby and its 1 of..."

Spencer Douglas

"Best quesadillas in my humble opinion. Jicama and grapefruit salad is amazing. Their kitchen is so clean that my very sensitive celiac friends can..."

Lea Serrar

"I saw La Calaca Loca Taqueria on KQED's Check Please program and drove from San Leandro to Oakland when I had an urge for fish tacos. Oh my, these..."

Marcia Ballard

Calavera

82/100 (2839 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Calavera is a wonderful experience in every way: Ambience: incredible, and not easy to come by these days (at least not without crazy noise)...."

Isaac Kos-Read

"Great food! Nice ambience. A little pricey. Not a good to converse. Young crowd. Nice food and drink options. Large Tequila..."

Jon Orellana

"Entering the doors of Calavera, your eyes are drawn to the shelves above the expansive bar. The smell of smokey mezcal permeates the air. The food..."

Angela Tsay

"This place is amazing!! Food is great, drinks are great, but the most important thing for me is service and they have the best service I've received..."

Sergio Garcia Olvera

"Fantastic flavors! Even the guac tastes differently than what I find at other restaurants. Its got a heat to it and its a sublime combo of heat, lime..."

Jodi Freedman

"I hands down love Calavera. From the agave selection on the wall down to every little bite it showcases excellence. I appreciate the love and honor..."

Susan Coss

"Aside from difficulty parking... This is a great place for great flavors. Ohhhhhh try the chappulina's their delicious for the adventurous palate!..."

Swazerre L Dean

"The total package - food, service, ambience. The guacamole was great and the blue corn chips were amazing. We had tacos - chicken and carnitas. Also..."

Sandy Salerno

"Good food, good drinks, great atmosphere, wonderful..."

Patricia Middleton

"Been there several times, but their Brunch is my favorite! Traditional Mexican breakfasts done right, the perfect crossover between "high-end"..."

Michael Thanos

"As a senior citizen, I am sometimes reluctant to eat at restaurants alone. However, Calavera is very comfortable and inviting. The bartenders and..."

Laura Nunes

"Great place, beautiful atmosphere, the owner is awesome as well as all the bartenders! Try the pickled green..."

Louis Linfoot

Tamarindo Antojeria Mexicana

Agave Uptown

81/100 (2760 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Oeste - Bar

80/100 (2041 ratings)

"I have been to this restaurant a few times and each time we are very satisfied with our experience. The ambience and the vibe are always very nice..."

Tesh R

"Had an AMAZING first time at Oeste! Sat upstairs on the patio and our server was pleasant and helpful. I didn't catch her name but she was of black..."

N B L

"Nice spot for a night out, after work drinks or dinner. The food & service was good (our server, I think her name was B from France was super nice)...."

Ang K

"I was very pleased with the positive energy here. Young people and mature enjoying the day. The 1753 French Wine was perfect..."

patricia levy-phillips

"Edited: It’s possible that I didn’t hear her outside. Masks can make it hard to read facial expressions and hear well. I appreciate the..."

AvaReviews

"Vibes and ambience was great for a Friday night! Service was amazing! (Shawnte, THANK YOU!) The esthetics of the place 👌🏼👌🏼 Food: limited..."

Jocelyn Hernandez

"game with about on comfortable couches near fire pits or lamps. Big up to the bartender PABLO who took pride in his drink experimentation and my..."

Lawrence-Christopher Finley Sr

"Super fresh food that hit the spot. The cheesy grits were how I make them at home, quality healthy ingredients. All the greenery was exactly what my..."

Turiya

Xolo

Wheelchair Accessible

"Charming quaint ambiance. They have a sweet peacful patio in the back filled with vines and tropical plants. Like a little oasis. Food was meh. I..."

Susan Z

"This place was great! June 2021 and indoor dining is open. I ordered the surf and turf burrito. My girl ordered shrimp tacos. I love the decor and..."

Lyndon Zamora

"Tacos looked small. Thats two plates of tacos in pic. The trick is to use the extra tortilla and split them into two, then they seemed big enough :)...."

Vandana

"Machaca burrito and the shrimp tacos were delicious. I really missed some authentic Mexican food that's not so "California fusion" although they also..."

Marcos Cannabrava

"Been here twice. Really great authentic Mexican. My fav are beef crispy tacos. Carne asada and carnitas is great. Burritos are good size. Customer..."

Scott Wong

"Ate them so fast I didn't have time to take a picture. The fish taco was the highlight for me. Shrimp was ok....same with mushroom... And could have..."

LB

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Divina la comida! Divina las atenciones!! Excelente lugar ameno y divertido!! Lo..."

Esteban Guzman

"Great food and wonderful music � truly appreciate my friend JC for taking e here..."

NanNette LiSton Kalt English

"Todo muy rico ayer fué mi cumple y la pasé de lo mas lindo en #laFuriaChalaca buén ambiente, buena comida todos como una familia mirando el..."

Rosy Vilca

"Incredible service. Peruvian hospitality at its finest. Music, wine, delicious family recipes, terrific happy hour. Wine $4. at happy hour. Your..."

Dale Evje

"excelente y buen servicio siempre plus el dueño excelente persona y amable siempre con su..."

Vanessa Picado

"Se los recomiendo un exelente lugar para convivir con amigos y..."

Claudia Cerecer

"Calidad... ambiente acogedor . atención y esmero de primera limpio. LA COMIDA CON UNA BUENA SASON.. Y el local decorado profecionalmrnte... ..."

Gabriel Medina Veliz

"This place opened up again 2 months ago! Glad we had the opportunity to come back! Really enjoyed the food and can’t wait to come back. Their seas..."

Maribel Lopez

"My fiancée is Peruvian and we are always looking for Peruvian food therefore, We came across this place and were absolutely amazed. The owner..."

MINERVA ARRIZON

"Great food! Great service! My favorite Peruvian foods (anticuchos, Papas A La Huancaina, and Lomo Saltado) were delicious at this..."

Michael Montoya

"The owner is super sweet. The service is top 10! And the food is delicious and quality! Love going..."

Yolanda Garcia

"Service 5 starts, food flavor 4.5 starts, portion 3 starts(smaller than other Peruvian places, also the lomo saltado meat was way too thin),..."

moises palacios

"Amazing food, service and..."

Norman Segura

Cana

76/100 (1002 ratings)

Tambo

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

Los Cantaros Restaurant & Taqueria

Wheelchair Accessible

"My favorite Mexican restaurant Love the Salad and tacos..."

Ale TOrres

"Good food good people fast..."

Vernon Sims

"Very..."

Sherman Lerch

"It was like always, greate service thanks 😊 so yummy if you like authentic Mexican cuisine.stop here 😋..."

Isaac Gutierrez

"Had a long wait for the vet so I came in to kill time. Masks and vax proof required. The staff was really friendly and accommodating. I had a lovely..."

pj Pellegrino

"Why people complain about this place I have no clue. It has good service, clean environment and good food for good price. I still feel this place is..."

Heliana Mano

"This a nice restaurant, easily viewed from the street if you're driving by. I had the taco salad with chicken. It tasted fresh, meaty and the..."

Jennifer Collins

La Frontera Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria

70/100 (1027 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

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