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Cactus Taqueria

5525 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618-1538
(510) 547-1305
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Ranked #77 of 517 restaurants in Oakland
Price range: $1 - $20
Cuisines: Mexican, Vegetarian
Good for: Families with children, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch
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Fremont, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

Homemade hard shell tacos, overflowing with fresh, delicious fillings. Favorites are the shrimp tacos and grilled chicken tacos. Salsa bar has a lot of variety. Prices are reasonable and the quality is consistently great. Highly recommend.

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California
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33 reviews 33 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

very yummy crispy tacos. very loud though...but great flavors, great food. nice pricing as well. lots of options for salsa as well which is great.

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Los Osos, CA
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32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

We have had several good meals here in the past -- quick, inexpensive, and tasty. But this latest one was a disappointment. My wife's taco meat was cold, like it had just come out of the refrigerator. And I ordered the daily special, was was just ok. The salsa bar is nice.

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Oakland, California
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16 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 20, 2012

Cactus' food is always deliciously fresh and inexpensive. It's probably the best deal on College Avenue for really good food at a really good price. It's very casual - not at all fancy. But the food is great. The fresh salsas are all great. I love the empanadillas. And the fish tacos. And the tostadas. And the burritos. And the... More

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See 4 more reviews by Kim T for Oakland
Oakland, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

The food is cafeteria style, prepared to order and varied. The salsas are outstanding. Not a place for a leisurely meal, but fits the pace of young children, of whom many are present. Try the pork verde burrito. Or the chile relleno plate. But don't miss the salsa bar.

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Oakland, California
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43 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

My kids love this place. Best burritos in town. Great sauces too.

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Monterey, California
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31 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

This place is quite popular. The food they serve is good and it comes very fast. However it can get very loud.

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San Francisco
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22 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2011

Fresh, fast Mexican food in a loud, but pleasant family atmosphere. Excellent 'to go' good as well.

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Oakland, California
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69 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2011

This is a busy, casual place just across from the Rockridge BART station and Market Hall. You will often find a line, but it moves quickly. My family comes here often and a regular favorite is the chicken taco plate. Not the most "authentic" Mexican restaurant, but the food is always good, the service efficient, it is clean, and in... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2009

They usually mix things up when it is busy. But they are pretty decent for a quick mexican food fix.

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