Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with These Amazing Local Eats!

By Ijeoma Emeh

 

 

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're thrilled to share some incredible Hispanic-owned restaurants near our Oakland Warehouse HQ! Our team curated this list, with recommendations from our amazing employees who know the local food scene best.

 

Dive into these delicious menus and join us in supporting local businesses that bring so much flavor and culture to our community.

 

Obelisco Restaurant

Enjoy Mexican cuisine staples like mole, flautas, and sopes in this classic taqueria conveniently located next to the Fruitvale BART station. Don't miss their gluten free coconut flan for dessert!

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Pena's Bakery

This family-owned local favorite is popular for good reason! You can smell their freshly baked conchas, canastas, and sweet empanadas from down the block. Read more about this much-loved bakery in the East Bay Express.

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El Pollo Alegre

If you love delicious food at a great deal, you must check out El Pollo Alegre. This outdoor eatery serves whole or half chickens that are cooked on the spot over a charcoal grill, plus housemade tortillas and all the fixings.

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Carnitas Carnitas Zamora, Michoacán

Michoacán is a region of Mexico known for incredible and very flavorful food. Get a taste of this delicious cuisine at Carnitas Carnitas Zamora, a no-frills taco truck serving up delicious carnitas on handmade tortillas. Don’t miss the pickled onion and nopales toppings!

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We're proud to have our East Bay headquarters in such a vibrant and culturally important area.

 

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