FROM ISOLA — ALAMEDA'S ISLAND GUIDE · UPDATED JULY 2026

Mexican Restaurants in Alameda, CA

Part of Isola, the Island's live guide to eat, drink & do — open-now status, menus and one-tap directions.

Looking for mexican food in Alameda? Here are the Island's mexican spots — with menus, prices, hours and live "open now" status. Tap any restaurant to call, get directions, or see the full live menu.

We track 6 spots here, averaging 4.3★. Every listing shows the day's hours, a sample menu with prices, and one-tap call, directions and ordering — plus live "open now" status on the main guide.

On this page: La Penca Azul, Calafia Taqueria, Casa Revolucion Taqueria, Taqueria Mi Burrito, Island Taqueria and Leña.

La Penca Azul $$

★ 4.3 · Mexican · 1440 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

Long-running Park Street favorite serving authentic, made-to-order Mexican classics, fresh seafood, and 100% blue agave tequilas. Known for huge super burritos, street tacos, and house mole.

Hours: Sun 9am–12pm · Mon 9am–10pm · Tue 9am–10pm · Wed 9am–10pm · Thu 9am–10pm · Fri 9am–12pm · Sat 9am–12pm

Calafia Taqueria $

★ 4.3 · Mexican · 1445 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501

A brick-front West End neighborhood taqueria known for generous burritos, fajitas, and a self-serve bar with about eight house salsas. A longtime Webster Street favorite for hearty, affordable Mexican plates.

Hours: Sun 11am–7pm · Mon 11am–3pm · Tue 11am–7pm · Wed 11am–7pm · Thu 11am–8pm · Fri 11am–9pm · Sat 11am–9pm

Casa Revolucion Taqueria $

★ 4.0 · Mexican · 2522 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

A colorful Santa Clara Avenue taqueria serving street tacos, oversized burritos, tortas and nachos alongside a salsa bar and fresh aguas frescas. Open early for chilaquiles and huevos rancheros.

Hours: Sun 8am–9pm · Mon 10am–9pm · Tue 10am–9pm · Wed 10am–9pm · Thu 10am–9pm · Fri 8am–9pm · Sat 8am–9pm

Taqueria Mi Burrito $

★ 4.3 · Mexican · 2321 Alameda Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

A counter-serve neighborhood taqueria on Alameda Avenue in the longtime Ramiro & Sons space (est. 1985), keeping the same cooks, menu and vintage sign. Known for carnitas, chile verde and chicharrones.

Hours: Sun 11am–8pm · Mon closed · Tue 11am–8pm · Wed 11am–8pm · Thu 11am–8pm · Fri 11am–8pm · Sat 11am–8pm

Island Taqueria $

★ 4.2 · Mexican · 1513 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501

A Park Street taqueria serving classic Mexican counter fare including breakfast burritos, tacos and loaded carne asada fries. A convenient downtown Alameda spot for quick takeout.

Hours: Sun closed · Mon 10am–8pm · Tue 10am–8pm · Wed 10am–8pm · Thu 10am–8pm · Fri 10am–8pm · Sat 10am–8pm

Leña $$

★ 4.4 · Mexican · 2431 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

A family-run modern Mexican kitchen just off Park Street — oxtail and short-rib birria, pork belly in salsa verde, whole achiote-marinated branzino, and seven signature tacos. Weekend brunch; reservations smart on weekends.

Hours: Sun 9:30am–1:30pm, 4pm–9:30pm · Mon closed · Tue 4pm–9:30pm · Wed 4pm–9:30pm · Thu 4pm–9:30pm · Fri 4pm–10:30pm · Sat 9:30am–1:30pm, 4pm–10:30pm

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