El Grande Platter, w/ Enchiladas, Carne Asada, beans & rice
Plastic Lid fished from the bottom of my pozole left behind by the restaurant
2 Baja Style Fish Tacos
Chips and Salsa
Al Pastor Super Burrito
Shredded Beef Super Burrito
the outside of a restaurant
Super Nachos, with Ground Beef and Refried Beans, + free chips
Hours
Street Tacos
Specials
Double checked all my other lids were accounted for
Hometown Alameda
interior
Enchiladas, El Grande Platter
interior, ramen and noodles
Tacos!
Chips and Salsa
outside
City pride
Meat Enchiladas with Carnitas (pork)
Anh-Dao T.
Feb 9, 2025
This is our neighborhood Mexican restaurant and we order from here often. Their plates are packed full and we usually end up with leftovers. The carnitas plate with refried beans is a favorite, as well as their enchiladas. We tried the carne asada recently and it was super tender and flavorful too. It's priced higher than other Mexican options around town, especially considering it's only take out, but we love supporting local businesses. Plus they're always so nice.
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Rene P.
Mar 1, 2025
I have friends that really like this place, so I wanted to try it out. Paid $18 for a chicken super burrito. What I got was a rice burrito with a smattering of chicken, very little guac and sour cream and really no cheese to speak of.A super is supposed to come with the additions of guac, sour cream and cheese. A quarter way down the burrito, I notice that it's only rice and a few beans. Ok, maybe it's just an unbalanced burrito and the rest of the ingredients are crammed in the remainder of the burrito.About halfway through the burrito, I get a few shreds of chicken but still no sour cream, guac or cheese. Then I get the thinnest layer of sour cream in a pinstripe line down the center, not across the burrito.Maybe I'll come back and try some of the other menu items, but there's no guarantee.
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Geronimo R.
May 20, 2024
Food:Having visited twice, I found the food here to be a mixed experience. On my first visit, I tried the street tacos - carne asada and al pastor - accompanied by a generous bag of chips. The chips were a highlight, fresh and crispy, complemented by two salsas: a mild salsa verde and a spicier salsa roja, both served in convenient squeeze bottles. The street tacos, priced at $3.50 each, felt somewhat pricey given their small size. The carne asada was decent, while the al pastor, though generously sauced, was overly salty.My second visit was for the Baja-style fish tacos, which, at around $19-$20 for two, were notably expensive. The tacos came with guacamole, garlic aioli, and pico de gallo. Unfortunately, the pico de gallo and guacamole didn't seem freshly made, impacting their quality. The fish itself was crispy and plentiful, but the overall experience didn't justify the high price.Service:The service here is straightforward and efficient. You order at the counter, and the food is brought to your table. There's nothing particularly special or noteworthy about the service, but it gets the job done.Ambiance:The ambiance is typical of a casual, hole-in-the-wall taqueria. There are some seats inside with paper towels on the tables and additional seating outside, which is convenient for those with pets. It's not a place you'd go for a fancy dining experience, but it serves its purpose well for a quick, casual meal.Overall:Overall, this taqueria is just okay. It's not a place I'd highly recommend, but it's a decent option if you're in the area and craving tacos. The prices are more reasonable compared to other nearby Mexican restaurants, though some items can still feel overpriced for the quality offered. If you're willing to spend a bit more for a possibly better experience, you might consider other options, but for a quick taco fix without venturing too far, this spot might be your best bet.
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Dana S.
Mar 24, 2024
Service - 4/5Food - 5/5Popped in here midday on Saturday and had a good experience. Quick service and good food.Ordered the carnitas torta and would 100% order this again. We also ordered the bean and cheese Pupusa and cheese and pork pupusa. Both were delicious but I preferred the simple bean and cheese one.
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Lori M.
Dec 18, 2024
One of my new favorite spots. So far, everything I've tried has been amazing! Personal recommendation... the chicken enchilada soup. Made from tomatillos and chicken, it's hearty, but not too chunky. Except for the chicken, which they give you a pretty decent amount of. The pupusas are also very tasty. They come with a side of slaw and tomato sauce, that's a delicious addition.
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Daniel A.
Nov 18, 2023
Just want to express my LOVE of this place again! And love love love the new chicken Al pastor! Soooo good! I'm currently on a keto/low carb diet. My go-to's are the two super tacos with the chicken Al pastor. They load them up! I take them home and scoop them onto my own Keto tortillas and they are absolutely fabulous!!! Also the chicken tortilla soup is the best I have ever had! Great for keto diet (as long as you don't put the tortilla strips in it, and trust me it doesn't need it.). Super hardy with big chunks of chicken and vegetables. Big fan! And as always the staff is amazing and super friendly. They are the best in alameda!
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Michael L.
Oct 15, 2022
El Caballo Wraps is a small hole in the wall Taqueria on Lincoln Ave in Alameda. The menu is quite extensive though offering every type of burrito imaginable, tacos including snapper fish tacos, fajitas, pupusas, and the list goes on. They were kind enough to let us sample their chicken tortilla soup which was fresh and homemade. While sampling the soup we order one of their special burritos called Super Seafood Burrito.Super Seafood Burrito: at first I was taken back by the total which was $19.88 with tax included. But in defense, burritos on this side of the bay for whatever reason have inflated to that price. I wish someone would tell my employer, I shouldn't have to work so many hours just to buy burritos. But I digress... The burrito was good tasting and every bite had shrimp in it. That makes it a winner in my book. No skimping and good SABOR.El Caballo is definitely a spot to check out for solid Mexican food in Alameda.
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Lorenzo H.
Dec 22, 2023
Secret gem in alameda for the best Mexican food. The place is really small like 4 tables, it's more a take out spot than a dine in spot, but the food there is insane. Also pro tip their green sauce is amazing get extra. Out of all the Mexican places I've tried, this one just gets everything right, it doesn't hurt that it's around the corner from me. Would recommend to anyone looking for traditional and flavorful Mexican food at no fuss. If ur looking to sit in an instagrammable restaurant this is not it tho.
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Crystal S.
Feb 26, 2025
The cashier is always accommodating whenever I want to switch my order or try something new. They give me a sample before I purchase. I called and made a phone order and my food was made by the time I made it to the restaurant. The restaurant is small with not a lot of seating so I mostly order to go.
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Gabriel M.
Dec 20, 2024
Love this place. The food is fantastic, love their chicken options. They gave us two free samples of the soup while we were waiting and the chicken enchilada soup was so good that we had to add one to our order!
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