El Tacostao
El Tacostao is a Oakland, CA taco spot in the Fitchburg area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.9★ rating across 104 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Fitchburg, Oakland
- •Plenty of community reviews
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does El Tacostao serve?+
El Tacostao is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is El Tacostao located?+
El Tacostao is at 1327 80th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621, USA, in the Fitchburg neighborhood of Oakland, California.
Is El Tacostao good?+
El Tacostao has a 4.9★ average across 104 Google reviews — loved by locals by Oakland taco standards.
How expensive is El Tacostao?+
El Tacostao sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Oakland taquería.
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