Where is the Best Mexican Food in Oakland, California?
Cancun was first recommended to me by a Mexican friend of mine; though I realize now that I should have taken her suggestion with a grain of salt. As a car-less freshman college student, she couldn’t have possibly known at the time of the East Bay’s more popular and authentic Mexican restaurants. While Cancun has an excellent salsa bar and works seafood more vigorously into its dishes in true San Diegan fashion, the counter-top pick-up restaurant does not live up to Southern California standards. For salsa enthusiasts, this is truly the place, though recent practices limit customers to two salsa containers, taking away more than half of the fun (and the flavor).Pros + wide variety, quick serviceCons – long wait at times
Tasty treats abounded, the margaritas were yummy, and the service was snappy. But really, the carnitas for $17 weren’t that much better than the $5 plate you can get at a dozen places in Fruitvale. So, if you are a pretentious yuppie who would rather buy good if highly overpriced food than slum with the poor folks, this place is for you.Pros + Great food, good drinksCons – Way too expensive for Mexican
Tres Agaves is a massive, destination style Mexican restaurant just a few blocks from the ball park. It feels like a giant, converted warehouse – there’s plenty of space with very, very high ceilings. The food is fantastic – it’s high end Mexican fare reminiscent of a place you would find in Mexico City. They have all the legit stuff like Queso Fundido (with Chorizo) and Sopes. The service is very attentive. In terms of drinks, they make two styles of micheladas – one with spicy tomato and one with lime juice. The margaritas are stiff and good as well. I took off one star for feeling too much like a Vegas style mega restaurant, but that’s probably not fair as this is a very good, very fun place. The night I was there, Mexican actor Diego Luna was there as well (y tu mama tambien), which gave the place some immediate street cred.
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