La Borinqueña Mex-icatessen

Mexican Restaurant, Burrito Restaurant, and Grocery Store$$$$

Old Oakland, Oakland

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7.5^/10

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"Their pork tamale with gravy is the perfect hangover food."(6 Tips)
"La Borinquena Mex-icatessen hand crafts vegetarian & vegan tamales"(2 Tips)
"traditional pork"(3 Tips)
"phenomenal chips and the best chile"(3 Tips)

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Paula Wirth / Eat Drink OaklandApril 8, 2012
Been here 10+ times
La Borinquena Mex-icatessen hand crafts vegetarian & vegan tamales made with fresh corn masa stone ground in-house that it will feature during Veg Week, April 15-21, 2012.
josh simpsonFebruary 22, 2010
I found this place for the little store and now I stop by whenever I'm in the area to buy some of their tortilla chips (best in the bay area) and a chile releno burrito. OMG this place is soooooo good Read more
Serious EatsFebruary 6, 2015
Their pork tamale with gravy is the perfect hangover food.
Tina Tamale RamosNovember 4, 2009
Been here 100+ times
There are six different types of tamales available by special order! Including: traditional pork, red chicken w vegetables, green chicken, green chile w cheese, potato & green bean stew (vegan)& sweet Read more
josh simpsonNovember 11, 2011
Awesome tamales, phenomenal chips and the best chile relleno burrito in the USA. Love it!!
Rhonda GFebruary 28, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Need some pig love? Try the carnitas or the chile verde and those fabulicious lardy chips. Oinkness!
Ul CellarsAugust 17, 2011
Red and green tamale sauces are now gluten free
rhonda grayFebruary 8, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Albondingas on Mondays and Tuesdays in the fall and winter!
Tracey BrownOctober 27, 2011
Best tamales in Oakland.

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