Oaxaca Taqueria
“From the burritos, to the tacos, to the huge portions of fresh guacamole, this place is the bomb.”
“Portion sizes are on point, the salad was very filling.”
“You order at the register, pay and then they bring your food to the table.”
Oaxaca Taqueria
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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Food was good, but the large, central shared table with the stools is kind of uncomfortable to sit at. Liked the carnitas, but was disappointed by the shrimp – had a stronger flavor possibly because it wasn't deveined.
I am in a good mood today, which is why I'm probably going easy on this place and giving them two stars but there are two main reasons why I hated my food and one reason why I didn't. They are as follows:
The bad:
1. The odd and overpowering vinegar flavor that's doused on each taco made it soggy as hell and the flavor a tad offensive. Each bite came with a burst of that vinegary flavor making it very hard to distinguish which taco was what. (I ordered a carnitas, Barbacoa, and pollo guisado tacos)
2. The special I ordered included a small portion of rice and beans that consisted of (what I thought to be) old yellow rice and beans that were drier than dirt. There was no flavorful, savory sauce that brings beans together.
The good:
1. The prompt delivery and friendly delivery man.
I was pretty pissed off that I shelled out over $14 and couldn't even finish half of what I ordered, but I guess that's what I get for being daring. NEXT!
I prefer to judge restaurants on their own merits, regardless of how they stack up to the competition. But when you are a taco place that opens up directly across the street from another taco place (Fast & Fresh, that has been feeding me delicious Mexican for years), it invites direct comparison.
Well, I like Oaxaca. I do. They make a good taco. I've enjoyed the barbacoa, the al pastor, and even the chicken. The flavors are consistent, and perhaps a bit more refined than their counterpart across the way.
Their lunch special of two tacos and rice and beans for $7.95 isn't bad at all, until you consider that they charge extra for the al pastor (the only taco I'll get every time), and that they believe in "laws" and expect me to pay tax…which adds up to over $10 every time.
Whereas across the street, I can get myself three tacos for $6, no tax, no upcharge, no hassle. Or a burrito that will feed a family of four for about $7. All while not feeling guilty for cheating on an old friend with a newer, sexier model.
So when I leave my apartment in search of some Mexican, and I head across the street…it's not you, Oaxaca, it's the long-standing relationship that Fast & Fresh and I have built.* I can't just throw that away for the promise of some juicy barbacoa. Well, I can sometimes, but not on a consistent basis.
So I'll see you…sometimes.
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*One I will maintain until the rising tide of gentrification inevitably pushes this wonderful anachronism out of our overpriced neighborhood.
"So there's this local hole in the wall taco spot that everyone loves. You know what would be good? If we opened up right across the street." -whoever decided to open this Oaxaca location, probably
That said, I wanted to give Oaxaca a fair shake, because those are the responsibilities of an Elite Yelper after all. It's a tough life.
Anyway, it was a slow Sunday and it looked like they were just mostly doing deliveries and nobody was eating in the restaurant. So I guess that's why the staff seemed super disengaged when we walked in.
Went with their three taco combo, which is $11 and includes rice and beans. I went with the barbacoa, pollo guisado (chicken) and the al pastor. Can't really say any of them were great, but they got the job done. The tortillas were kind of stale. The barbacoa beef was tough. The al pastor was probably the best one. Makes sense that they charge an extra $0.75 to add it to the combo.
It's a relatively convenient spot with tons of seating and cool decor. But if you want tacos, Fast n Fresh is across the street and does em better, without all the frills. Just like true Mexican food should be.
I'm always in search of the perfect Mexican restaurant within close proximity of my apartment and was pretty happy to see Oaxaca opening its new location a mere two blocks away. Came here for lunch on a weekday and was the only one there. The space is bright and clean and the service was fast and efficient. My fish (cevice) tacos were good and reasonably priced but didn't blow me away. The rice and beans were delicious. The guacamole used some kind of herb I didn't love but was fresh. Overall, a good joint but I guess what I'm looking for is something a little more formal than Mexican street food.
I agree that it's a bit odd that they opened across the street from Fast/Fresh which for the most part has been making the best tortas and tacos in the area. As much as I love F/F, they close early. The Oaxaca empire grows.
It's a very nice space – lots of wood and well lit. There is a bar where you can sit if you like as well. We had drinks and oysters at Grand Army and then retired to Oaxaca for an evening nightcap of tacos. The al pastor was pretty tasty.
I have been watching the construction for a couple weeks now and finally noticed it was open last week. I am always looking for new places to eat close to work. Today was the day I finally made the trek with a cool gang of co workers. It was a great place for groups. You order at the register, pay and then they bring your food to the table. This helps avoid the splitting of the bill.
I was hungry so I quickly noticed the burritos are under ten bucks and that even included the shrimp burrito. I added some avocado for a buck more. The burrito had some shrimp but not too many, black beans, pico de gallo, a on of pickled onions, cheese and salsa verde. I was absolutely stuffed. I also enjoyed that there is a variety of hot sauces on the table. I especially liked that they had my fave, Cholula.
I think next time I will try the lunch special, it's like $7.95 for enchiladas or tacos and come with rice and beans.
I also liked the chair covers in what looked coffee bean burlap bags. Very cute and affordable spot for lunch.
Came here 45 mins before closing time (according to Yelp) and unfortunately they were in the process of closing, but the staff was so friendly and still let us in. They provided us with what they still had available; shrimp and potato tacos, and a delicious little cup of corn loaded with grated cheese and spicy mayo.
I loved that the corn was in a little cup. I love her street style corn but never order it unless I have a package of floss with me because it's a rare day that corn does not get stuck in between my teeth.
Anyway, flossing habits aside, the service was good, even though the cook was grumbling and clearly wanted to go home (I get it, I bartender/served for years). The cashier/server was super friendly! He accepted our credit card even through he had to reopen the register.
When we left, we tore our bags open as soon as we got outside. Sadly, we realized all the food except for the corn was cold. What a bummer.
Nevertheless, I'll be back here. The menu looks food and I look forward to eating here when there is no rush or they're not closing 🙂