Taqueria Monte Cristo is one of The 9 Best Places for Carne Asada in Berkeley.

1. Taqueria Monte Cristo

8.7
1446 University Ave (at Acton St), Berkeley, CA
Mexican Restaurant · West Berkeley · 31 tips and reviews

Noah B.Noah Bloom: Excellent carne asada tacos but also perhaps the best salsa verde in the Bay Area

Michele H.Michele Hrovat: Carne asada

Cameron W.Cameron W: Delicious tacos and quesadillas. I particularly enjoyed the carne asada and al pastor tacos.

La Mission is one of The 9 Best Places for Carne Asada in Berkeley.

2. La Mission

8.6
1255 University Ave (at Chestnut St), Berkeley, CA
Burrito Restaurant · West Berkeley · 85 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Radich: Great Carnitas and Carne Asada burritos

Ken O.Ken Orvick: Expensive but the food is high quality and you always leave feeling satisfied. Go for the barbacoa or carne asada.

Stove C.Stove Chops: Flavorful carne asada burritos, get it fajita style!

Picante is one of The 9 Best Places for Carne Asada in Berkeley.

3. Picante

8.2
1328 6th St, Berkeley, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Rob R.Rob Ray: Everything is delish. Personal favorite is the carne asada tacos with pintos and lots of their salsas...

Robert V.Robert Vaughan: Good carne asada, not fond of the a la carte menu

EriC B.EriC B.: Fish tacos, cochinita pibil tacos, carnitas tacos

Tacubaya is one of The 9 Best Places for Carne Asada in Berkeley.

4. Tacubaya

8.0
1788 4th St (at Hearst Ave), Berkeley, CA
Taco Restaurant · 64 tips and reviews

Ashley R.Ashley Redfield: 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.

Brian S.Brian Strauss: I come here a lot and love the seasonal menu. The chicken and pastor tacos are also fantastic. Good guac -- great salad.

kriz b.kriz bell: eggs & chorizo; Blue Bottle coffee. nothing better.

Cactus Taqueria is one of The 9 Best Places for Carne Asada in Berkeley.

5. Cactus Taqueria

7.8
1881 Solano Ave (The Alameda), Berkeley, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Thousand Oaks · 20 tips and reviews

Kesten M.Kesten Migdal: Crispy chicken tacos are the tastiest, but not the healthiest. Fish tostada is very healthy and tasty. Niman Ranch meat is served here! You never have to worry about where that carne asada came from.

Aldo T.Aldo Tudela: Great burritos! Best horchata in town

Jennifer O.Jennifer Orr: Really good clean flavors. Mexican at its best! Not greasy. Affordable. Awesome!

Cancun Taqueria is one of The 9 Best Places for Carne Asada in Berkeley.

6. Cancun Taqueria

8.0
2134 Allston Way (btwn Shattuck Ave & Oxford St), Berkeley, CA
Taco Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 69 tips and reviews

Ron N.Ron Nelson: The Chile Verde is better than the carne asada.

MereMere: Love love love the salsa bar. My favorite is the strawberry salsa. The fruit adds a yummy twist!

Josh P.Josh Perry: Overpriced!!

Casa Latina Bakery is one of The 9 Best Places for Carne Asada in Berkeley.

7. Casa Latina Bakery

8.7
1805 San Pablo Ave (btw Delaware St & Hearst Ave), Berkeley, CA
Mexican Restaurant · West Berkeley · 40 tips and reviews

Tommy C.Tommy Chheng: Tortas are a must have here

AliceAlice: Cool space decoration, interesting restaurant (serves food), bakery (sells pastries and cakes), cafe (vibe). Torta and horchata is SO good

Omid S.Omid Sarvian: Great for awesome Mexican pastries and Bfast croissants!!

Plátano Salvadoran Cuisine is one of The 9 Best Places for Carne Asada in Berkeley.

8. Plátano Salvadoran Cuisine

8.2
2042 University Ave (btwn. Milvia St. & Shattuck Ave.), Berkeley, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 43 tips and reviews

Rachael L.Rachael Leonie: My first time trying Salvadoran cuisine, and I wasn't disappointed. Order beer to split with the table, the avocado salad, and don't miss the pupusas!!

Aurora Theatre C.Aurora Theatre Company: Make a night of it with dinner and live theatre at Aurora Theatre Company.

Michelle C.Michelle Cohn: I love papusas <3

César is one of The 9 Best Places for Carne Asada in Berkeley.

9. César

1515 Shattuck Ave (btw Cedar St & Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 33 tips and reviews

Steve-oSteve-o: Well made cocktails, seasonal tapas, and a few regular menu items make this a great spot for day drinking. Or night drinking.

Matt D.Matt Dupont: If you're there for drinks, keep focused on the cocktails, and order the andalousian sidecar, best cocktail in Berkekey!

Rev. Ken R.Rev. Ken Roussell: Get the paella!