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Xolo

Mexican Restaurant$$$$

Uptown, Oakland

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Xolo

8.3^/10

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Ranked #4 for tacos in Oakland
"Vampiro taco is like wow and the Surf & Turf is a home run!"(7 Tips)
"danger dog is approximately a million times"(4 Tips)
"The breakfast burrito is delicious, too."(20 Tips)
"Best surf & turf burrito I’ve ever had."(6 Tips)

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Tasting TableNovember 15, 2014
If you're in the mood for a quick snack, head to Xolo. The Vampiro tacos ($3 each) make a great, quick snack... and they're served in a fried-cheese tortilla. Yum. Read more
Max KFebruary 27, 2015
Great place to grab a bite before a show at The Fox. Delicious food and fast service.
Upvoted Nov 23, 2024
Brian StraussOctober 6, 2015
Love the salad and chicken tortilla soup borrowed from sister restaurant Tacubaya. The real strength of this menu are the killer tacos. All are good, but I loved the crispy beef and the Vampiro.
Steve PeppleAugust 19, 2019
Vibe: Friendly, Colorful, PopularTips: Get the mushroom and chile verde 🌮 , all-day breakfast 🌯, or churros. Sit out back on their patio, which has a perfect amount of shade.
Greg B.April 13, 2022
Delicious, authentic tacos and burritos of all flavors served at your table or carry out without delay. No frills atmosphere and reasonable prices as to the charm of this long standing Uptown gem.
Cameron WFebruary 14, 2015
We tried the first 5 tacos on the menu, all were good, the shrimp taco was my favorite.
Kendal CockrelAugust 15, 2018
Great place to grab a meal and rest up before or after a show at the Fox across the street. Mix and match the tacos.
Mars BarFebruary 3, 2018
Breakfast burrito is a solid choice. Wish they had a salsa bar. Breakfast options (other than the burrito) are not available all day.
Andrew B.December 11, 2018
Been here 100+ times
For burritos: Chile verde, machaca, or surf n’ turf. For tacos: vampiro, chicken or shrimp. Can’t go wrong.
Sam CoturriApril 16, 2013
Eat the tacos. Any of them. It better yet, just order the complete set. Can't go wrong.
Melon LAugust 13, 2015
Whatever you do, make sure you order the shrimp tacos. The vampiro taco comes with a crapton, almost too much, meat.
Grant ShellenAugust 27, 2021
Been here 5+ times
Any of the tacos are your friends. The breakfast burrito is delicious, too. Even for…dare I say…LUNCH!
joanneMay 7, 2011
Been here 10+ times
the best taco at this location is the pollo. the chile verde is fantastic but its sauciness needs to be contained in a burrito. and if you get the hongos taco, grab a fork. hella mushrooms overflow!
Simon WillisonMarch 26, 2014
We ordered everything on the taco menu and the Dog. Did not regret it.
Ryan StensonOctober 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Vampiro taco much better than camarones or chile verde. Chips good but salsa uninspired (or likely even homemade).
Marlon EOctober 15, 2015
Anything Mechaca, and the cantaloupe agua fresca is great.
Léa HnrtOctober 12, 2016
Not a lot of vegetarian/vegan options (only two different burritos and you can ask to remove cheese) but so good !!
Ellen McGrodyDecember 23, 2015
I had a vampiro taco and a pollo taco and they were both pretty outstanding. I'll be back!
Alex HagelisApril 8, 2018
Unreal tacos. The camarones are amazing!!
Erin HegartySeptember 11, 2017
Easily some of the best tacos I have had!
Diana MJuly 19, 2012
Been here 25+ times
You can order the shrimp taco with sauteed shrimp instead of fried. Still delish!
James AnthonyJune 7, 2013
Been here 10+ times
ask for árbol and orange habanero sauce at the register... so tasty.
joanneAugust 7, 2011
Been here 10+ times
the danger dog is approximately a million times better than the crappy bacon-wrapped hot dog from the cart outside the uptown. believe me. it's also a full meal.
Justin KellerJanuary 21, 2012
Been here 5+ times
When looking at their amazing menu, you might skip the camarones tacos. DO NOT DO THIS. THEY ARE AMAZEBALLS.
MikeSeptember 28, 2019
Best surf & turf burrito I’ve ever had.
Matt ClineOctober 23, 2018
Been here 25+ times
One crispy beef taco, two impossible meat tacos
Katie MillerAugust 18, 2015
The chicken tacos with the pineapple salsa was insanely good. Sometimes I dream about it.
Jill NicholsonJune 1, 2016
I got the chili rellano burrito. Our food came out in less then a minute. I knew then it wasn't fresh at all. I cut open my burrito and it was just black beans and a giant pool of grease. Didn't eat.
Jordan HollidayDecember 3, 2016
The chili verde and the tortilla soup is so good!
Aneilia McDermottJuly 1, 2015
food comes out FAST - you can barely make it to your seat.
Christian BakerApril 12, 2016
More inspired options for vegetarians than beans and cheese. Bless'em for that.
natalie kayMay 10, 2017
Anything with tomatillo
Tony BowlesMay 10, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Love the Danger Dog! Pollo Taco or Burrito is wonderful, the Vampiro taco is like wow and the Surf & Turf is a home run!
Roger MFebruary 9, 2017
The tortilla lime soup is amazing.
jennifer dMay 6, 2012
Perfect place for a quick bite before a concert at either the Fox or Paramount theatre!
SarahSeptember 17, 2016
Mexican mocha is 👌🏼
Brendan CurranOctober 19, 2019
Tacos are uninspired. Carnitas are dry, and the cheese looks like it came out of a bag from the grocery store.
djsMay 18, 2017
Saaaaaltyytyy chilli Verde burrito without RICE!
Habitry CoMay 30, 2015
The chile verde burrito will make you question your life choices.
Ann MontgomeryJanuary 13, 2013
Not as good as the taco place in Piedmont, Baja Taqueria. Camarones are only good if you love mayonnaise. Mushroom ones have way too much flavor.
Phillip ChinMay 14, 2011
Their big ranch burrito was really good. Nice slightly crispy pieces of flavorful pork.
Aneilia McDermottOctober 1, 2014
Food comes out faster than you can sit down!
Jinah ChoiOctober 10, 2013
One word: shrimp taco.
Kevin WatkinsAugust 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The Vampiro taco is soooo good!!!
mike lyonsNovember 18, 2014
Big ranch burrito. Fast service
Lil MikeMarch 14, 2012
Been here 5+ times
They are open late-ish ( for Oakland) and even have a vegetarian Pozole
Pete MarcusJune 22, 2022
Fantastic tacos!
Ryan BlockNovember 27, 2016
Solid "mexican" for downtown.
Cory GowanApril 24, 2011
Delicious, but not exactly taqueria-cheap prices. Love the upstairs and outdoor seating.
Mark McGregorOctober 29, 2011
Enjoy a cold Victoria and a fistful of tacos out on the secret patio in the back.

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