Tacos al pastor at Taqueria El Paisa
4.6 · 3,779 Google reviews

Tacos hechos
a la orden.

A no-frills Oakland taqueria slinging authentic Mexican street food since day one — pastor, carnitas, suadero, and a salsa bar that means business.

Open today
Until 9 PM
Address
4610 International Blvd
Price
$10–20 per person
Style
Authentic Mexican
Since forever

The neighborhood spot on International Blvd.

El Paisa isn't trying to be anything it's not. Meat on the plancha, tortillas hitting the griddle, a salsa bar stacked with cucumbers, radishes and salsas that go from bright to genuinely spicy.

Locals come for the al pastor and the lengua, stay for the aguas frescas, and leave with a torta wrapped in foil for later. Everything is made in front of you, fast and generous.

4.6
Google rating
3.8K
Reviews
$10–20
Per person
Salsa bar
Salsa bar
Radishes, cucumber, and salsas that bite back.
Carnitas taco
Aguas frescas
What people say

"Authentic and flavorful — the salsa bar is the real deal."

4.6 · 3,779 reviews

"Quick service, excellent food, good variety and tasty spicy sauces."

Google Review

"Omg this place is the bomb — the tacos and quesadillas with meat are unreal."

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"My favorite taco spot that's legit and offers a great selection of options."

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Come by

Pull up.

We don't take reservations — walk in, order at the counter, grab a seat inside or out on the patio. High chairs available for the little ones.

Address
4610 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
Hours
Open today · Closes 9 PM
Good to know
  • Outdoor seating on the patio
  • Doesn't accept reservations — walk in
  • High chairs available
  • Cash and card accepted
  • Family-friendly, casual atmosphere
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