Baja Taqueria
Baja Taqueria
Our famous Baja-style fish taco
Baja-style Fish Taco
Quesabirria
Quesadilla
Chicken burrito
Birria Tacos
Chicken taco
a table full of mexican food
Outdoor patio
Menu
Outdoor seating
drink
Famous Fish Taco
Outdoor patio
fish taco
fish tacos
Menu
For the music lovers
Un burro
2 Lobster Tacos are bomb!
Un burro
3 cheese burrito
Delicious chips!!
3 cheese burrito
Sherman T.
Dec 3, 2024
This taqueria serves quite a bit more than just tacos and has some pretty good seafood to stuff in those corn tortillas, Baja style!Baja Taqueria packs a lot in their menu and occasionally offers specials off menu. Despite the variety, it's pretty much the same stuff just packed in different forms and served with different sides. Tacos, burritos, wraps, quesadillas, and combo plates are the main offerings and you'll have a variety of meats (or meat alternatives) to go with them.The shop seems small from the front where you order, but they have a whole area in the back for dine-in and it's quite spacious. The tables and chairs are easily moved and the room can probably accommodate a few small to medium sized parties or a large party. They have a relatively clean bathroom that is accessible as well.After we ordered, we went to seat ourselves in the back as we waited for our food. They'll call your name when the food is ready and you'll need to pick it up from the counter. There isn't much service aside from taking the order and cooking it; there is a self-service bus station but we didn't see staff members coming to clean the tables too often.We came in on a weekday afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner and it was pretty quiet. There were a few patrons getting takeout and a couple others who dined in. With the music playing and the artwork decorating the walls, the experience was peaceful and pleasant.I ended up ordering the Cajun fish taco platter. This plate was beautifully crafted to highlight the delicious white fish seasoned and grilled to perfection wrapped in corn tortillas and topped with tomatoes, onions, and lettuce. The fish melts in your mouth and is flavorful with each bite. They're not very big so they'll be gobbled up quick but the healthy helping of rice and beans as sides were fillers for the meal.The price point seemed relatively high by a little compared to other taquerias in the area however they do have happy hour every day between 3-6 for their beer and sangria. Perfect combo to go with your meal!Parking can be rough as it's mostly street parking with meters or permits required. You may get lucky in the surrounding residential neighborhoods with some free spots but they're few and far in between.Overall, Baja Taqueria is solid when it comes to Mexican food with some Baja flare. You won't get much service during your meal but the staff here will make sure your food comes out clean, delicious and presentable. You may be spending a bit more given that you're in a nicer area of Oakland but the difference isn't by too much compared to other cities. If you're in the area and happen to be hankering for some tacos or burritos, perhaps considering stopping by for a quick bite or a drink if it's happy hour time!
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Laura E.
Apr 11, 2024
My mom and I came here after running some errands in the area and wanted tacos. I had the lobster tacos and she had shrimp and fish tacos. Not only were the lobster tacos themselves bomb but I was SO happy to finally find somewhere in the bay that serves them! The chips were crispy and not oily. Loved the green salsa that came with the chips. The person who took our order was friendly and brought our order out quickly. Even though we came around lunch, it wasn't crowded. They have a lot of tasty options, both Mexican and fusion wraps. I look forward to returning and exploring the menu more!
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Hannah L.
Jan 31, 2025
The food is incredible!!! Service is super fast and very friendly! Cute atmosphere :) i absolutely LOVE the chicken burritos (the grilled chicken is so simple but sooooo yummy)!!! That is my go to! The hole mole wrap is also delicious. The medium salsa is the absolute best! It makes the chicken burrito even better!
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Lore M.
Sep 21, 2022
Was walking down Piedmont for something good for a late lunch being that it was an odd time (3pm) most places were closed, but seeing Baja I could imagine delicious fish dishes since Baja is known for their fish. Im really glad we came across this place and they were open!Our orders:Plantain Plate - delicious! Came with black beans and rice. The plantains were a perfect ripeness not too soft and crisped nicely on the outside soft on the inside. Loved this dish Baja Sampler - came with carne asada, pollo asado, rice and pinto beans. The chicken had such a good smoke taste and carne asada nice and tender i liked how it was chopped. Cheese enchiladas - my picky sister ordered this and finished the whole plate! She loved itFish tacos - this is a must! Sooo juicy and crispy, cooked real baja style had cabbage on top too.All the food was great, the portions are generous, food is fresh. Also loved all the salsa's they had. The salsa verde flavor is amazing.
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Jeff A.
Jul 7, 2024
Called on 6 July around 11:30 am. Was put on hold for over 10 minutes. During that 10 minutes the lady that answered the phone took at least 3 more orders from people at the counter as we could hear everything she said. At minute 8 I said excuse me maam but she never replied. Tried that for 2 minutes. Finally hung up. I live in the neighborhood but will not be eating there anymore.
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Angela M.
Feb 26, 2023
This was a really solid meal. Dropped in on a Friday afternoon for a late lunch and there were a few people eating in and a couple guys ahead of me waiting for their food. I was in the mood for tacos and their menu really talks up their fish tacos, so I went with their two-taco combo, which usually comes with a chicken and a fish. I asked the cashier if I could replace the chicken taco with a chili verde one and while she was initially hesitant, she said she'd do it for me.Wasn't too long of a wait for food after that, maybe 10 minutes. Everything was very delicious. I can't decide which taco I liked better but you won't go wrong with either. There was a very generous helping of chili verde on the taco and the piece of fish in the other one was pretty sizable. Not too much cabbage (in other words, it didn't feel like I was getting filler instead of the more expensive fish) and the combo of salsa fresca and sour cream was really nice with the fish. The breading on the fish was crispy and the fish was tender but not gummy or overcooked on the inside. Good rice and beans rounded out the meal.I'd definitely come back here again. Cashier was nice, the interior is bright and cheery, and there's a pretty decent amount of seating.
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Ultima M.
Feb 24, 2023
Located on Piedmont Avenue Parking can be hard to find at timesLet me mention first that their salsa is good!! Authentic !!Called in my order Got a small tortilla soup Friend got Cajun fish salad ( his favorite)Soup was pretty tasty!! But a small is definitely a small!! I should have ordered a medium.....Cajun fish salad is also really good and well put together Ingredients are fresh Customer service is friendly Indoor/outdoor seating available Prices are reasonable Food is solid !!
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ruby w.
Nov 24, 2023
I'm a vegetarian and been eating their veggie friendly food since soon after they opened thirty years ago (happy 30th bday btw!). My mom has too put always get their fish tacos. We love their food including free chips and salsa, the workers, some of whom have worked there for a few decades, and the bright warm spacious seating area... never too crowded and there's a lil patio out back. Sweet lil enclave of musical instruments above the front entryway. Prices are reasonable. Just wish the veggie burritos had plátano inside and didn't sell it as a $6 side. The clientele are regular working class folks and feels like the pre-dot com bust days of the Bay.
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Alberto R.
Dec 26, 2024
Came here for lunch and ordered the Chile Verde burritos to go. What i got was a bean and cheese burrito. Completely pork free and a waste of money.Dont know how you make a burrito and don't include the main ingredient, but I recommend not trying this place out. Rice and beans weren't even good.
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Jean M.
Jan 21, 2025
I ordered my food through ChowNow twice in less than in one week and I had to call about their service both times. I don't know if it was them or the restaurant (same one both times).First time (Friday night) - I ordered ahead and the order was confirmed. But, when it was time for the order to arrive, no one came or called. I managed to call ChowNow and was told that the order had been cancelled; I don't know who cancelled the order.Second time (3 days later, Monday afternoon) - Someone confirmed the order and then couldn't-wouldn't come down the stairs to the front door. I have trouble with stairs. When I opened the bag 1) I didn't find any drink - bottled drink ($3.50) and utensils and 2) I didn't find the flan that I'd ordered ($9.00), instead there were 2 cookies. I don't know if the substitutes were anywhere near the same price. And, there was no warning. The food was luke warmI don't know if I'll give ChowNow a 3rd try.When I've eaten at Baja Taqueria before, I have enjoyed the food very much. But delivery is another story.
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