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(510) 444-1944
468 8th St
Oakland,
CA
94607
37.800375
-122.274214
Neighborhoods: Chinatown, Downtown Oakland
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:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Family Style Dining, Romantic Dining, Date Spot, Historic Setting
Cuisine:
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.
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.
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!
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?
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
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
