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Fruitvale in Oakland
Fruitvale in Oakland
Oakland's vibrant Latino community, a 10-block strip located on International Boulevard adjacent to the Fruitvale BART station, is a host to some of the best (and most inexpensive) Mexican food in the Bay Area. Although the recently built "Fruitvale Village" shopping area next to the BART station has several new restaurants, they are probably worth visiting. If one prefers real local flavor, one should visit the following:
Essential eateries are:
San Jose Taqueria, (cnr of International Blvd and 35th Ave). Until 10PM. Widely regarded to have the best tacos, but offers a wide array of options (burritos, enchiladas, tortas, etc) and dinner plates. Most items are less than $5, have medium-large portions, and have generous ingredients (dinner plates are less than $10 and are "a la carte"). Another plus is the free self serve restaurant-made tortilla chips and delicious salsa and guacamole. Plenty of room to sit inside this historic and creatively decorated restaurant, or sit outside on the patio and enjoy the sunshine. �
Tacos El Gordo, (cnr of International Blvd and 42nd Ave). Tu-F 6PM-3AM, Sa-M 10:30AM-3AM. Could be considered the best taco truck in Oakland, with fare that by far surpasses most restaurants. Their burritos are over 12" and unbeatable. Contrary to popular belief, taco trucks (especially this one) are sanitary and often have food as good or better than what one can find in standard restaurants. As there is no place to sit, people eat standing up next to the taco truck, or in their cars. There is a parking lot with free parking. �
Taqueria La Costa, (cnr of International Blvd and 37th Ave). Until 7PM. A small, outdoor patio restaurant that features seafood but has the regular fare of typical Mexican restaurants. Spicy, so make sure you request no salsa or jalapenos if that is your preference. A former burger joint turned-taqueria, this eatery is good for lunch and best enjoyed in fair weather with a refreshing agua fresca, as tables are exclusively on the outdoor patio. $5 or less. �
Saigon Wraps, (located inside the Fruitvale Transit Village). This is home of the original Banh Mi Sandwich. The restaurant's origins and claim to fame is that they introduced banh mi sandwiches to California in the early 80s. $2.50 sandwiches. �
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