Taqueria El Paisa

I was very disappointed with my burrito and tacos. The chicken was super dry and overcooked. The beef brisket was also dry and tough. The parking lot is basically Costco and inside is hectic. The staff are incredibly nice. I was looking forward to a good experience considering online reviews but the only good part was the tortilla and grilled onions. Also my burrito had a few chopped up chicken bones. It’s been a few hours now and I just feel sick. I would recommend avoiding.

Some of the best tacos in Oakland! Don't sleep on the chicken taco, my go-to is usually 2 or 3 tacos: chicken and carne Asada. Highly recommend taking a moment to enjoy the space and eating there, the food will be warm, fresh, and delicious.

One of the most authentic taquerias in the Bay Area I've been to. The asada tacos were extremely flavorful and delicious. The tacos has a homemade feeling about it and that's why I love it so much. One of the magical parts about being in this restaurant and smelling all the flavors and you can see the chefs preparing your food right in front of you. If you're in Oakland, do not miss this place, it's a 10/10 everything.

don’t often feel at home unless I’m actually back in the giant, restless sprawl of Mexico City. But stepping into Tacos El Paisa gives me a small reminder of it. The smell of meat on the grill, the shine of puddles on the pavement, the cumbia drifting through the air, and the steady chop of the cleaver on wood all pull me straight back to CDMX for a moment. I come here about once a month for the suadero with a sprinkle of chorizo. It hits the same every time: salty, rich, a little acidic, the kind of simple street food that reminds you why tacos became a national obsession in the first place. Even when the line gets long, it moves fast, and the place keeps its rhythm no matter how chaotic the parking situation is or how serious the security guard looks. But you can’t ignore what time has

Got a burrito with just meat cheese and sour cream. So delicious! And it probably weighed 2 lb. Great value as they don't skimp on the good stuff