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
fourth-street · 1782 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
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
downtown · 2384 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
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
downtown · 2134 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
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
downtown · 2384 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
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
downtown · 2384 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
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
downtown · 2134 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Farm-to-table taqueria. Handmade organic tortillas, vegan al pastor and vegetable burritos. A full burrito under $13. Best plant-based Mexican in Berkeley.