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6 mexican places in Berkeley we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Berkeley | Mexican across every city.

Berkeley's taco standard is set by Tacos Sinaloa, a Michelin Bib Gourmand where fresh tortillas, carne asada and lengua come in under twelve dollars a head, with the Telegraph location running until 2am on weekends. Tacubaya covers Fourth Street with Michelin Guide-listed al pastor and tamales, while Cancun Sabor Mexicano downtown presses handmade organic tortillas around vegan al pastor and vegetable burritos.

Tacubaya ★ 4.0

$MexicanFourth Street

Michelin Guide counter-service Mexican on Fourth Street. Al pastor tacos, sopa de tortilla, tamales and house sauces. Weekend brunch adds huevos rancheros.

Tacos Sinaloa ★ 4.1

$MexicanDowntown

Michelin Bib Gourmand taqueria open until 2am on Friday and Saturday. Fresh tortillas, carne asada, lengua and vegan fillings on Telegraph Avenue.

Cancun Sabor Mexicano ★ 3.8

$MexicanDowntown

Farm-to-table taqueria at taqueria prices: organic handmade tortillas, vegan al pastor, vegetable burritos. Best plant-based Mexican in Berkeley.

Tacos Sinaloa (Telegraph) ★ 4.1

$MexicanDowntown

Michelin Bib Gourmand tacos until 2am Friday and Saturday. Fresh tortillas, carne asada, lengua and vegan fillings. Best late-night quality in Berkeley. Cash.

Tacos Sinaloa

$MexicanDowntown

Michelin Bib Gourmand tacos for under $12 a head. Fresh tortillas, carne asada, lengua and vegan fillings. Open until 2am on weekends. Best value in Berkeley.

Cancun Sabor Mexicano

$MexicanDowntown

Farm-to-table taqueria. Handmade organic tortillas, vegan al pastor and vegetable burritos. A full burrito under $13. Best plant-based Mexican in Berkeley.

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