Tamarindo Antojeria

(510) 444-1944

468 8th St
Oakland, CA 94607 37.800375 -122.274214

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Neighborhoods: Chinatown, Downtown Oakland

TAMARINDOANTOJERIA.COM

Hours:

M 11a-3p & 5p-9p Tu-Th 11a-3p & 5p-9:30p F 11a-3p & 5p-Mid Sa 10a-3p & 5p-Mid

Price:

$$$

Last updated 6.23.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot, Family Style Dining, Romantic Dining, Date Spot, Historic Setting

Cuisine:

Mexican

What People Are Saying About Tamarindo Antojeria

Featured Review

Gina Goff

Contributor

The Scene – Minimalist décor with exposed brick walls, a semi-open kitchen and dropped lighting sets the scene at this small restaurant. Dozens of tea light candles -- perched along wall ledges and atop sleek, blonde wooden tables -- cast a soft glow through the flower-filled space. Service is swift, friendly and quick to offer novices spot-on recommendations. – – The Food – Casually dressed diners opt to select from either the rotating selection of large combination plates, such as the trademark mole de tamarindo with chicken, or the permanent menu of antojitos,…

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
The restaurant has yet to receive a full liquor license, but a house sangria is offered alongside a short list of Mexican beers and wines from South America and Mexico.
Where to Sit:
Request a table near the front floor-to-ceiling window, which provides a nice view of 8th Street foot traffic.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/07/11

Everything is pretty good

by Richard Lawson at Citysearch

All the food we ordered was good, but they lost a star for price. I would go again, but I wouldn't go every time I was in the mood for Mexican.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/04/11

I highly recommend this place for your next outing!

by shirleyflower2010 at Citysearch

This is a great place if you are looking for some good Mexican food. We stopped in here over the holidays last month.

I recommend the Picaditas de Cantina – very good and I have had this at other Mexican restaurants but this was the best I ever tasted. I even let the chef know and he seemed very pleased! My husband had the Mole de Tamarindo and loved it.

They are very friendly and I love the décor.

I highly recommend this place for your next outing!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/29/10

Eye opening

by Zogsauce at Citysearch

If this is what real Mexican food is supposed to taste like, what the heck have I been eating before at Mexican chains?

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/01/09

Good mexican food

by desktopdan at Citysearch

Nice atmosphere. Good service. A bit of an oasis in central Oakland, which is mostly not very nice. Food was really tasty and the beer was good too

  • Pros: Tasty , fresh, good service
  • Cons: a bit pricey for what you get
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/30/08

Interesting, Fresh Mexican food

by GDmas at Citysearch

If you're interested in truly tasty Mexican food you have to check out Tamarindo's! The flavor of the meat is without compare. Try the marinated pork with plantains, delicious!! The shrimp tacos are equally good. My only complaint is the size of the portions, there just isn't enough. It leaves you wanting more. If you're going with a large group go early, as it is very small.

  • Pros: great tasting, interesting Mexican food
  • Cons: small, long wait to be seated