El Paisa Taqueria: Authentic Mexican Flavor in Oakland

I've eaten here 3-4 times. It's always tasty and generous. Last time I parked at Goodwill across the street and got my wife a leather jacket cheap.

There are tons of Mexican food choices in this area and I'm glad we choose El Paisa. It was not crowded, easy going, and delicious. I got a burrito the size of my head and my partner got 3 tacos. Everything tasted great and the price was right. I recommend the lengua.

Super delicious food authentic Mexican food.. ordered some fish tacos and they were freshly made. The service was great. Good to make note that it’s cash only but ITS WORTH WVERY PENNY.. coming back.

Been here alot for many years and their food is good quality and price, needs more recognition!! I love the old atmosphere as if you were at home eating ya parents cooking, people are friendly and yall need to give this place a go and recommend the menudo big portion on it I believe they barely started doing zelle which is nice it was cash only before

Really tasty and fresh food! Everything is freshly prepared and made to order. It’s usually not to busy and the staff were very friendly and service was quick. Great place to go for tacos!

Come on in! The staff if very nice, and the locals love this place. Fast service and quaint little place with music pumping in the background and occasional staff singing along.. Sit down, and grab an Horchata, Pina or Habiscus drink or fountain drink. Great authentic Latino food as close to street food as you can get. Grabs some pickled carrots or fresh radishes and salsa bar for chips. The street tacos were delicious! PS: Cash Only

My 2nd favorite taqueria, the first being El Paisa further down the road! Cash only, and you pay after you dine. I like to eat the 'nasty bits' or offal at taquerias, because I can make carnitas or carne asada at home, but the rest of my family isn't as wild about tongue, brains, or head as I am! The offal tacos are flavorful and very tender, never dry. At the other location the meat sometimes has a little more crispness to the bits, but that's a minor tick against them. Self serve accompaniments are kept chilled by the counter, I only wish they had the pineapple carrot escabeche and the simmered nopales here too! The darker red salsa packs the most heat but lacks better flavor than the less smoky, lighter colored salsa. Ho

I've been a regular at Taquerias El Paisa for years. Whenever I'm nearby and need to grab a bite, this is one of my go-to spots. The team is friendly, and the service is always great. The food is tasty and priced well for the area. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for goodplice if you are in the area.