Oaxacan Café & Bar · Oakland
Seven Moles.
One Soul.
From the kitchens of Oaxaca to the heart of Oakland — handmade tortillas, slow-simmered moles, and a mezcal bar that tells the story of the south.
Seven Authentic Moles
Negro, colorado, verde, amarillo, manchamanteles, chichilo & poblano — each simmered for hours.
Handmade Tortillas
Stone-ground nixtamal, pressed to order. Corn so fresh you can taste the difference.
Mezcal & Tequila Bar
Curated small-batch mezcals from Oaxaca, plus a rotating selection of craft cocktails.
The Menu
From Oaxaca to Your Table
Every dish carries the patience of tradition — slow moles, fresh tortillas, and bold flavors that refuse to be rushed.
Full menu available in-restaurant. Please let us know about any allergies or dietary needs.
Our Story
Built on memory and
made with purpose.
El Taco Oaxaco was born from a simple conviction: that the flavors of Oaxaca deserve a home in Oakland. Not a re-creation, not a shortcut — the real thing, made the way abuelas have been making it for generations.
Our moles start before dawn. The nixtamal is stone-ground daily. The tortillas are pressed by hand and cooked on a comal the moment you order. It takes longer. It tastes worth it.
We're not trying to be everything to everyone. We're trying to be the place where Oaxacan food is treated with the reverence it deserves — and where Oakland neighbors feel at home the moment they walk in.
Visit Us
Come as you are.
Stay as long as you like.
4717 Foothill Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601-5349
(151) 024-6901
Call ahead for reservations & catering
tacooaxaco@gmail.com
We reply within 24 hours
Hours
Happy hour: Tue–Thu, 4–6 PM. Brunch on weekends.
Get in Touch
Say Hello
Questions, catering requests, private events — we'd love to hear from you.
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