La Mission
La Mission is a Berkeley, CA taco spot in the Central Berkeley area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 1,931 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Central Berkeley, Berkeley
- •Strong Google review volume
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.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does La Mission serve?+
La Mission is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is La Mission located?+
La Mission is at 1255 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA, in the Central Berkeley neighborhood of Berkeley, California.
Is La Mission good?+
La Mission has a 4.5★ average across 1,931 Google reviews — loved by locals by Berkeley taco standards.
How expensive is La Mission?+
La Mission sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Berkeley taquería.
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