Our Story
Taquería El Zócalo was born from family cooking and weekend gatherings — a space to share Oaxacan flavors with Oakland. We hand-press tortillas, simmer mole negro the slow way, and grill meats over high heat for that signature sear.
Our menu blends antojitos (street snacks) with house specialties: molcajete, tasajo, chilaquiles, and seasonal plates. Everything starts with good ingredients, a hot comal, and ganas de hacerlo bien.
Craft & Traditions
A few things we don’t compromise on.
Handmade Tortillas
Fresh masa, pressed to order, finished on a hot comal for flavor and texture.
House Mole
Our mole negro is layered and slow-cooked — deep, smoky, a little sweet, unmistakably ours.
Local & Seasonal
We source locally when possible and build plates around peak produce and freshness.
From Oaxaca To Oakland
Zócalo is a meeting place — in Mexico, and here in our neighborhood. We cook the food that feels like home, with a few twists we’ve picked up serving our community every day.
- • Blue-corn memelitas & empanadas
- • Quesabirrias with house broth
- • Seafood tacos (del mar)
- • Chilaquiles, enmoladas & enchiladas
In The Kitchen
A glimpse of what we do every day.
Come Visit
Join us in Oakland or book catering for your next event.