# Mexican food and tacos in Downtown Oakland > Tacos that respect the craft of Mexican cooking instead of treating the tortilla as an afterthought. Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/california/oakland/downtown-oakland/best-mexican-food-taco ## Places (7) ### 1. Las Guerreras Mexican restaurant inside a lively market with open seating and a cute patio area. Atmosphere feels relaxed and happy, welcoming dogs and featuring live music. The place fills up at lunchtime and offers a self-service style in a spacious setting. - Address: 907 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/LasGuerreras ### 2. Alma Bar Cocina Rustic Mexican restaurant with fluorescent lighting and a vibey music atmosphere. Space feels like a stylish Baja taqueria with a basic interior and limited seating. Offers authentic, elevated Mexican cuisine with both meat and vegetarian options. - Address: 361 19th St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/AlmaBarCocina ### 3. Sakura Bistro Sushi & Sake Bar Sushi restaurant offers a warm, inviting ambiance with a traditional Japanese vibe and seating for both small and large groups. The atmosphere feels cozy yet modern, suitable for casual or group dining. Many sake options complement the fresh, high-quality sushi served here. - Address: 388 9th St #268, Oakland, CA 94607, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Sakura-Bistro-Sushi-Sake-Bar ### 4. Maya Halal Taqueria Mexican restaurant with halal menu and large portions offers a hip, cute vibe with ample seating including some outdoor tables. It stays busy late, serving as a popular spot for late-night food cravings. The atmosphere features good decor and music, creating a lively yet comfortable setting. - Address: 338 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/MayaHalalTaqueria1 ### 5. Oeste - Bar Bar offers an impressive interior with a beautiful rooftop patio featuring outdoor heaters. Music ranges from chill throwback R&B and hip-hop to live band performances, creating a vibrant and warm atmosphere that supports local talent. Crowd enjoys a mix of lively energy and easy conversation with well-balanced ambient sound. - Address: 722 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Oeste---Bar ### 6. Bocanova Spacious dining area with an open kitchen and walls of windows showcases local art and a courtyard garden. Atmosphere stays relaxed and welcoming, with dim lighting and soft Peruvian music creating a cozy vibe. Full espresso and cocktail bars offer top-notch mezcal and passion fruit margaritas, while the patio provides a warm urban outdoor setting. - Address: 1111 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Bocanova ### 7. Happy Burrito Burrito spot with a viejita charm and school vibe offers strictly to-go service with no seating. Prices stay under $10, making it an affordable choice downtown. Regulars praise the authentic, filling burritos and standout chicken tostada. - Address: 1616 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/HappyBurrito ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.