Berkeley Parents Network: Mexican Restaurants

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Mexican Restaurants

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Yummy Mexican Restaurant

Aug 2005

I am looking for a yummy sit-down mexican restaurant with good food and margaritas a reasonable distance from North Oakland/Berkeley. I have places I go for great burritos and tacos but I am looking for more of a dining experience than a taqueria. What places do you like? I am open to suggestions in the East Bay and SF. Gracias! Jennifer

Try Dona Tomas on Telegraph (near 51st) in Oakland. Michael

You'll get this over and over, but Dona Tomas has generally excellent, authentic Mexican food. It's an upscale restaurant with upscale food - definitely not a taco shop. I don't know the exact address but its on Telegraph just off of 51st in Oakland. Rebecca

Have you tried Dona Tomas on Telegraph Ave in Oakland? It's not cheap but it's yummy, has great drinks , a festive feeling inside and out. It's sister site is on 4th Street in Berkeley.It's called Tacubaya and is more of a cafe than a restaurant. Everyone in my family finds something they love at either place. H.S.Brown

I highly recommend Dona Tomas in North Oakland - Temescal. Great food, drinks and atmosphere. Even an outdoor patio that's lovely on warmer nights. Dona Tomas is Mexican, but definitely a step above most burrito joints. According to their website, they serve ''authentic regional and exotic food from all over Mexico''. A must try. See www.donatomas.com for details. They're located at Telegraph and 51st, across the street from Walgreen's. Long-time Dona Tomas diner

I almost don't want to share my secret, although I know it's getting out anyway, but THE BEST Mexican restaurant is El Huarache Azteca - it's on E14th between 38th and 39th in Fruitvale. The food is real Mexican food, Mexico City specifically, and really, really delicious -- even good vegetarian food (try the corn fungus quesadillas!! Sounds wierd but they're incredible). Interesting, perfectly spiced, great variety, and really cheap! Don't know about the margaritas, but have had other alcoholic and non-al drinks that are great -- on Sundays there is music...it's a great atmosphere. It is all the way in Fruitvale but SO worth the trip! my mouth is watering...

The best mexican restaurant with great margaritas is Tommy's Mexican Restaurant on Geary and 24th in the city (not to be confused w/ Tommy's Joint on Van Ness). A traditional family rest. with 100% agave tequlia margos with fresh squeezed lime juice. The carne asada is outstanding. They do not take reservations and it can be quite crowded on the weekends, but I never mind waiting with a cold margo in my hand! It's worth the trip over the bridge. Many nights you'll find Tommy serving tables, his son Julio pouring margo's, and his wife and daughter hosting the front. We LOVE it there! Kerri

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