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Tacubaya

Tacubaya

Taco Restaurant and Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Berkeley
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    Andrew R.
    "Taco al pastor is the best."(4 Tips)
    Valentina
    "Can't go wrong with a fish taco and tortilla soup!"(4 Tips)
    Emmanuel
    "Go to tacubaya and drink Blue Bottle coffee"(2 Tips)
    Oliver D.
    "Tamal de Verduras - best vegetarian tamale you'll ever have."(6 Tips)
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  • Tim M.heart icon on user image
    Tim MacalinoMay 2, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Great tacos and tortas...if u get there early before 11am, order their breakfast meals!!
  • SFGate
    SFGateJanuary 6, 2015
    4th Street on a weekend is a scene you can watch for hours. Sit here and enjoy some fresh tortillas; wrap them around eggs with chorizo or huevos divorciados smothered in green and red salsas. Read more
    Upvoted Mar 18
  • Ashley R.heart icon on user image
    Ashley RedfieldJanuary 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Tacos to tantalize the tastebuds: carne asada is cooked to perfection but my favorite is taco de pollo. The chicken is tender and moist and topped with a surprisingly flavorful salsa fresca.
  • Oliver D.heart icon on user image
    Oliver DeightonJune 12, 2016
    Tamal de Verduras - best vegetarian tamale you'll ever have.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussOctober 23, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    I come here a lot and love the seasonal menu. The chicken and pastor tacos are also fantastic. Good guac -- great salad.
  • LeVan G.heart icon on user image
    LeVan GreeneOctober 3, 2023
    My first time here the fish tacos are delicious. Good size menu lots to choose. Highly recommend
  • Vanessa R.
    Vanessa RamirezMarch 8, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I normally refuse to spend $$$ on Mexican food; it's the cheap cuisine of my youth, you know? But the tortilla soup, aguas frescas, chips & guac, and veggie tostada here are SO worth the splurge.
  • Teresa R.heart icon on user image
    Teresa RoJanuary 8, 2016
    I always do a side salad with un taco. Tamales are also good. Kind of want to try their pozole.
  • Dov D.heart icon on user image
    Dov DJanuary 10, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    The tacos! The Pescados were really good. The guacamole and chips were very tasty too
  • José R.
    José RodríguezOctober 15, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Ceviche here in general is too lime-y. It benefits though from the bottled salsas that are nearby, which give the ceviche some balance. Otherwise, most items are pretty good.
  • Emily W.heart icon on user image
    Emily WarrenOctober 11, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Seasonal chicken quesadilla de Pipian is amazing. Fresh corn, pumpkin seed sauce.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussAugust 31, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    The seasonal menu items keep things fresh, but the chicken taco is a outstanding standard.
  • Peter C.
    Peter CastilloOctober 16, 2012
    Never disappointed when I go here as great interpretations of Mexican street food and better than the more expensive Doña Tomás.
  • Jason S.
    Jason ShugarsSeptember 4, 2010
    Also: the customer service here is amazing. Not to mention the speed of service. We bought a torta and then decided on the enchiladas. They let us swap for free.
  • Alissa S.
    Alissa SHApril 7, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    The sope can be made vegetarian if you request it. Fresh corn masa + black beans + fried potatoes = heaven!
  • Jennifer O.
    Jennifer OrrOctober 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Can't go wrong here. But do yourself a favor and order the churros!
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Chicken and al pastor tacos. The seasonal menu is awesome.
  • Michael H.
    Michael HollandAugust 27, 2011
    Deffinately try the papas con crema. Yum yum. The sopa de chorizo y papas was excellente as well
  • Varqa R.heart icon on user image
    Varqa RouhipourMarch 9, 2018
    Tacos al pastor and asada were decent, not amazing. Horchata was a bit grainy.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian SperdutoJanuary 31, 2016
    Tamales. Good. They have El Yucateca habanero sauce. This place is good. Yes.
  • Valentina
    ValentinaNovember 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The sope is a flavor explosion in your mouth. Don't miss this opportunity to try it.
  • D Ki K.
    D Ki KatoDecember 10, 2011
    Try the Huevos Divorciados - Two perfectly over easy eggs under tomatillo and roja salsas.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussJuly 27, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Go right for the chicken taco and the tamal de calabaza.
  • Readiness K.heart icon on user image
    Readiness KNovember 6, 2016
    Guacamole is fantastic
  • Andrew R.heart icon on user image
    Andrew RandallMay 17, 2014
    Taco al pastor is the best. Some of the other tacos are a bit meh.
  • Noah P.
    Noah PittingerJune 27, 2015
    The agua fresca is worth a try, especially if you like fruity drinks.
  • William G.
    William GaultierJuly 9, 2011
    Quesadilla is to die for here!!! I keep on coming back just for that!
  • Stephanie W.
    Stephanie WinchesterNovember 12, 2012
    Yum! The pork tamale in mole is so good.
  • Christina H.
    Christina HernandezMarch 4, 2012
    Try the corn tortillas, they are fresh and perfect.
  • joanne
    joanneSeptember 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    i've tried every bottle of salsa, and salsa huichol is the best.
  • Jessica
    JessicaJanuary 23, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the delicious flourless chocolate cake. It's made with Mexican chocolate!
  • Jason S.
    Jason ShugarsSeptember 4, 2010
    Shredded beef enchiladas are definitely high on the must-have. Horchata is not to sweet an tasty.
  • D Ki K.
    D Ki KatoDecember 10, 2011
    Try the Cafe Latte - This two handed latte brought to you by the Dona Tomas group!
  • Perricone MD
    Perricone MDAugust 13, 2011
    The tortilla soup is delicious! And the aguas frescas, too!
  • Carolyn F.heart icon on user image
    Carolyn FMarch 8, 2016
    Tortilla soup, tacos, specials.
  • Christina H.
    Christina HernandezMarch 4, 2012
    Chorizo isn't very flavorful, but add a little hot sauce and you are set.
  • Bob L.
    Bob LeeDecember 1, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    My "go to" tacqueria in the area...love their sope.
  • Ruggero M.
    Ruggero MassettiMarch 8, 2013
    Try the Sopa De Tortilla
  • Kylerheart icon on user image
    KylerSeptember 2, 2012
    The chilaquiles are to die for!
  • Carmen P.
    Carmen PadronApril 15, 2012
    Try the Chilean salmon ceviche
  • Jen
    JenOctober 3, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Tacos 🌮 are the bomb
  • Michael D.
    Michael DeKeyserJuly 30, 2011
    Get the guacamole and chips! Amazing! Just the right amount of lime!
  • Jay M.heart icon on user image
    Jay MartinApril 9, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Tacos and espresso
  • Brian C.
    Brian CarverApril 17, 2011
    Chilli rellenos and papas con crema -- always amazing.
  • Angie C.heart icon on user image
    Angie ChangMarch 23, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Best churros in the bay!
  • Jason H.heart icon on user image
    Jason HowardFebruary 19, 2017
    Don't eat here if you're super hungry! Tasty food but small portions.
  • Ira S.
    Ira SerkesApril 14, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Cafe de olla is VERY good
  • Roberta A.
    Roberta AbelJuly 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the pureed frijoles negro
  • Michael S.
    Michael SippeyJanuary 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Their Churros are amazing.
  • Kelly K.
    Kelly KApril 17, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The goat cheese and asparagus quesadilla is off the hook!
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