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La Taza de Cafe


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#283 of 426 restaurants in Oakland
  • Cuisines: Cuban, Latin, Tapas
  • Price range*: $6-$10
  • Address: 5761 Thornhill Drive, Oakland, CA 94611
  • Phone:  510.339.7400
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1 of 5 stars
CarlosSt 1 contribution
Oakland
Apr 22, 2009

Last night my girfriend and I decided to try La Taza de Cafe. I have heard many good things about it, and the idea of going some place that sounded fun and tasty was to hard to resist. But the experiences ended up being memorable for not so good reasons. When we arrived we were not asked where we would... more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 27, 2008

The shrimp tapas were AWESOME, but the evening quickly went downhill when 2-3 rats were seen playing in the trees directly above our back patio table. To top it off the main course, a pork dish, was awful and nowhere close to being worth $18.00. Also, I'm feeling sick the day after going there - not sure if it's related... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 3, 2008

This restaurant is now on Grand Ave. It is delicious everytime. Add the maduros to any meal. The brunch is a nice treat too. The outdoor patio is very nice. more

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1 of 5 stars
n2mason 1 contribution
Reno, NV
Apr 9, 2008

I was very dissapointed. The food was good but the portions were so small, especially for the price. The service although friendly was very poor. We got our entrees but had to remind our waitress twice about our side order dishes. In addition, they have the policy to add on an 18% gratuity to the check. I see why. Too... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 28, 2008

Food is ok. Great place to go for lush outdoor sitting with good music. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 11, 2007

Good food, smooth salsa music, latin jazz, great desserts-and mojitos! Just a little pricey for the portions though. . . more

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5 of 5 stars
sugarhillblues 1 contribution
Oakland, CA
Sep 7, 2006

We have eaten in the new location on Grand Ave. several times since it opened. Each experience has been delightful and sometimes even surprising! Each of the small plates we've tried so far has had its charms, with unexpected combinations rivalling beautifully executed traditonal dishes. I always order too much because I don't want to miss a favorite. but I... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
San Francisco, CA
Jan 30, 2005
2/2 found this review helpful

Definately....will be there again. Flamenco was beautiful and the food was delicious. more

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La Taza de Cafe Address

5761 Thornhill Drive, Oakland, CA 94611
Tel: 510.339.7400
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.