The 13 Best Places for Carne Asada in Oakland

Holly: Carne asada tacos here are SO good with the carrots!!

Matt Karis: They don't use Carne Asada. It's dog meat or something. Stay away from this dump.

Jill Benson: Carne asada tacos, burrito, quesadilla, it's all sooo good!

F G: Hella good. Guacamole, Yucca fries, rice & beans, carnitas, and carne asada. All for $19 (round off). Ordered online. Picked up in person :P

Bommy: Try every taco. Fish taco and carne asada tacos are the best. Don't forget to get the really fresh-tasting guacamole! Recommend sitting in the rear outdoor patio.

Jacqueline L.: Stick with the fish tacos. Carne asada was underwhelming

Kite Chronicles: Carne asada tacos are big. Good food.

Ricky: Great carne asada tacos.

Zack Stockton: Great food, open space. You gonna like it!

christa e: Carne asada tortas here are delish!

Terri O: The grilled fish taco especial is the best. Jamaica frescas also a can't miss.

C Streets: Get the chilaquiles verdes and add chorizo. You won't be disappointed.

Paul Howard: Always on the hunt for a good street taco or torta. I hear this place has great carne asada.

Ruben Munoz: Chicken burritos are the way to go!!! You won't be disappointed.

Janeen Jackson: Best carnitas in the area. The tacos (original mexican style) are ample and delicious. A good deal even with the recent price hike to $1.50.

Victor Valle: They have Carne Asada Fries. Yeah.

Amanda Natividad: Carne Asada Fries. Do it. (If you're wondering, they use steak fries rather than thin cut.)

Chris Marsh Sr.: Everything! But try the shrimp taco salad.

Luis Gachuz-Meza: Try the huaraches, which is a corn "sandal shaped" patty filled with beans. The menu is confusing, but try the toppings. Carne asada is boring, try the chicken tinga!!!

José Rodríguez: Huarache con tinga is a mouthwatering concoction with chipotle-stewed chicken... Also a michelada to enjoy your meal with... Tamales verdes also are very delicious.

Mayra Chavez: try the nopal con pina agua fresca

Paula Wirth / Eat Drink Oakland: Love the Tlapeno soup, the Vallarta nachos with white cheese and Carnitas - yum! Try it!

Duane Edmonds: the motion detector in the bathroom that controls the light is currently set on a 5-second timer. don't be scared. just move.

strigoii2000 .: I was starving when I found this place... food is great, fresh and delicious...the milanesa is awesome!!! also, try the mulas with carnitas... they are out of this world!!!

Aaron Cupp: The taco truck outside is just as good as the restaurant. I would recommend both!

Candy Eros Diaz: Late night happy hour! M-Th 8p-12a!

Chinarut Ruangchotvit: veggie burrito is a good deal w grilled veggies for less than $10

Rich Yannacone: Haven't food something I didn't like. Been there a few times

MEESH ELLE: ROBLEDO! They friggin' have ROBLEDO wine!! 1 white & 2 reds. Get the BRACERO if ordering the carnitas plate.

John Bobeldyk: Ask for fries served like nachos.

Aneilia McDermott: food comes out FAST - you can barely make it to your seat.

Ethan Ibarra: Vampiro!!!

Justin Keller: When looking at their amazing menu, you might skip the camarones tacos. DO NOT DO THIS. THEY ARE AMAZEBALLS.

Donovan Nixon: I've only been once but it was great food. The burrito de pescado was delicious, both the green and red salsa were awesome, and they threw in on the side some very tasty grilled onions and jalapeños.

Aaron Cupp: OMG! I have found the taco truck of my dreams! They sell Chile Verde..and it actually has some kick! I eat here far too often.

Christopher Hicks: Closes at 5pm on Sundays

Aleesahn: Their daily specials are always worth it. And you need to visit the fresh salsa bar for 6 flavor choices.

Emily Parker: They have great crispy chicken tacos!

G.R. Medina: This place is always infested with children. They run free without a leash and the parents let them like it's a McDonald's play area! Go after 7:45 for a more "kid free" experience.