Location: Berkeley
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Best Latin food near Berkeley, California, United States
Reviews on Latin food in Berkeley, California, United States. The counter-culture, flower power center of the 60s, bohemian Berkeley has evolved into a culinary and cultural travel scene. Shift into low gear and people-watch along quirky Telegraph Avenue while checking out the bookstores and cafes. After strolling through the UC Berkeley campus, the Berkeley Rose Garden and the Downtown Arts District, head into the hills for an outdoor adventure in Tilden Park or cruise down to the waterfront park, where the San Francisco skyline sparkles across the bay.
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1. Comal
Overall Ratings
4 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By Maytorena
First you need to know how wildly popular Comal is. If you want to be seated get here early or late. Otherwise you will be waiting for a table for 90 minutes. We started off with margaritas which were good. They were smooth and not sweet. For dinner we had guacamole, chips and salsa trio, duck enchiladas, ceviche, jicama and cucumber, braised brussel sprouts with squash. For dessert we had the flan and the chocolate budin. The enchilada was room temp which we did not send back to have warmed. Actually it was our favorite dish flavor wise. The chocolate budin was good too.
2. La Mission Mexican Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Timothy5
Very good food. Really pleasant people work there. A lot of variety. We decided to have our lunch outside and the new windblock on the one side helps and the overhead heaters were definitely needed. The non-fried food was great - I wish they had a couple more options that are not cooked in the fryolator.
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3. Platano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Lee-and-Baby
We enjoyed two of several lunch pupusas specials. I had pork and cheese in mine along witg a vert good tropical salad. The salad featured both fresh mango and papaya with a verde sauce. Glad we ordered a plantain appetizer to hold us till lunch arrived. All was good!
4. Casa Latina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By DrHickenlocher
I view Casa Latina like a brick-and-mortar version of a food truck. It's not cheap, but the food quality and variety is excellent. At the same time, don't go in expecting a nice, table-service restaurant or fine dining experience. You order at the counter, and the menu is in three separate pieces pinned to a post and on the counter itself, so it might take a couple of minutes to orient yourself and decide what you want to eat while ensuring you're not missing something. The tables and chairs are... eclectic. Nothing matches, not even the drink glasses. And there are Frida Kahlo paintings everywhere on the walls.But as long as you're here for the food, you'll be satisfied. 1101 yelp reviews for 4.5 stars are definitely right on that count. Loved the pupusas and empanadas. Flautas were good but not great. I didn't actually like the Cuban sandwich, but that's a personal choice. I've been spoiled by Porto's. But we'd definitely come back here again.
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5. Flacos
Overall Ratings
5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By DrSGPrice
All vegan Mexican food better than carnivore versions (if I remember after 30+ years). Small restaurant with outdoor tables. Line up to place your order using overhead boards. Dinner is brought to your table. (Our only slight gripe is the time it took for dinner to be ready.) Order the full plate and add taquitos, taco, tamale or other delights. We recommend choosing black beans over refried or pinto. Hot avocado salsa is definitely hot; medium salsa leaves a slight tingle on your lips. 9% discount for over 60s and service members. This is a restaurant at which you are paying for the food rather than high rent, fresh flowers or table cloths. It shows in the taste and flavors.
