La Grana Fish

Wow, another top-tier taco spot in Oakland! I truly believe Oakland gives LA a run for its money when it comes to the best taco spots outside of Mexico.I wasn't sure what to expect since it's tucked behind the Aloha Club--a bar/dance spot across from Fruitvale BART--but I was pleasantly surprised. Parking was a breeze; there's a small lot on the side (look for the sign that says "Car Wash") plus plenty of street parking nearby.The menu immediately signaled that this place was uniquely different. They feature Sinaloa-region seafood specialties like aguachiles and ceviche, alongside traditional Mexican flavors from other regions (birria, mulitas, vampiros, tacos).I ordered two vampiros and a Baja-style fish taco. My wife opted for the seafood aguachiles, which featured fresh shrimp marinated in tangy lime juice with a spicy blend of chilies, accompanied by crisp cucumbers, red onions, and cilantro. Every dish was perfectly seasoned, and the flavors were amazing. The salsa pairing was also on point--salsa roja had a hotter kick than the verde, which was great even though I might have appreciated a bit more heat. The creamy sauce drizzled on the fish tacos was outstanding.I visited in the winter when it was quite chilly, so the outdoor seating felt a bit brisk; however, I believe this spot would be absolutely perfect on a warm summer day.The vibe was fantastic, too. Sharing outdoor seating with the Aloha Club creates an eclectic atmosphere. One minute, you might catch R.E.M. playing, and the next, a Norteño tune takes over. The whole scene is beautifully harmonious--tacos, great music, and refreshing Modelos.Don't skip dessert--we split the churro cheesecake bites, and they were every bit as amazing as their name suggests.I loved this place and highly recommend it. The mix of traditional flavors with bold experimentation--a fusion of various regional Mexican cuisines, like a tasting menu. Good job, chefs!

Love their fish tacos! As of January 2025, they're implementing a $2 fee for all credit card transactions which is quite high. Usually if there's a minimum you can avoid the fee at other places- but a $2 fee for each transaction feels steep. Love their horchata and how cinnamon forward it is. Their agua Fresca this time was pineapple spinach. Would come back if I'm in the area.

I got to try La Grana after being invited to get takeout there with a friend. They sell keto tacos with various meats and a veggie option, pizza mula, baked potatoes, vampiros, mulitas, and birria ramen, among many others. I appreciate the wide range of choices, but admittedly I was not familiar with many of them and the menu mostly just lists the names of the items without an explanation of the ingredients.There are many outdoor picnic tables with umbrellas here, so it's a decent spot to eat outdoors while keeping some distance from others.I ordered the mulita veggie, vampiro veggie, and espinaca con pina which were around $18 total. The food items were quite cheesy and savory and I enjoyed them. As for the espinaca con pina which is juice with spinach and pineapple, I did find the spinach more overpowering than my preference and would've liked a higher ratio of pineapple flavor but I understand this is probably what I should've expected.

My favorite taco truck in the East Bay. My favorite tacos are the fish, quesabirria, and pollo. They make the best pollo taco I've ever had---it has this addicting, smoky flavor to it.Food comes out super quick, and they have plenty of outdoor tables to eat at.

"Visit Oakland" put out a list of the best taco trucks in Oakland and I am slowly making my way through the list. Last week I made a lunch stop at La Grana Fish. They are known for their queso-birria, although the real star of the show is a lightly battered baja fish taco, that is fried to a golden brown topped with thinly sliced cabbage, pico de gallo and an addictive chipotle crema. I also ordered the pineapple and spinach agua fresca to wash it all down. It was the perfect lunch meal. Seating is spacious with a laid-back brewery feel. It was a chilly fall day but the sun was out and I enjoyed sitting in the mostly empty patio. Staff was friendly and made sure I had everything I needed.

No fuss taqueria food truck!!The Birria Tacos with the consomé is elite!!!!! The carne asada was delicious but could've been seasoned a little more. We stopped foe HH but no one was drinking. yet, the vibe was fun and they got raggaeton playing to get the vibes started.If you're looking for a taqueria, make a stop here and form your own opinion

Always delicious and the variety is exceptional. Horchata was so so this go round, but I did like the baked potato. Keep up the good work.

This place is great! Park in the aloha parking lot. They have lots of outdoor seating with picnic tables. I really enjoyed the salsa bar! Service was friendly and the food was good. They did not have the passion fruit cheesecake but I will be back. I also want to try the loaded baked potatoes.

Rip off alert!!! This place was awesome until they started charging $2.50 to use a credit/debit card to pay. In 2024, California Senate Bill 478 banned "junk fees" on purchases, including credit card surcharges. What they are doing is 100% illegal and they will be reported. So ignorant to do stuff like this especially on a $10.00 charge. That's a 25% fee. That charge should be overhead. You should role that charge into the pricing and not nickel and dime your customers. I like the food but I hate the service. Lots of other Mexican places to check out that don't charge a ridiculous fee. Next!!

Convenient location, and nice sunny patio. We tried Carnitas, Camarones and birria tacos. They were all delicious!