Tamarindo Antojeria

Tamarindo can be found at 8th St 468. The following is offered: Restaurants. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Oakland there are 349 other Restaurants. An overview can be found here.

Owner Gloria Dominguez was born in Jalisco so you know her restaurant has a great selection of tequila and makes awesome margaritas.

Request a table near the front floor-to-ceiling window, which provides a nice view of 8th Street foot traffic.

Owner Gloria Dominguez was born in Jalisco so you know her restaurant has a great selection of tequila and makes awesome margaritas.

Tamarindo is a far cry from the taco trucks of the East Bay --- the Mexican food served here is as elegant and refined as the space the restaurant occupies. The room is dominated by exposed brick walls and large picture windows; at night, it is softly candlelit. Diners can choose from an array of small plates or order larger entrée-style dishes from a frequently changing menu. Ceviche is a...

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...

Tamarindo traffics in elegant small plates. The kitchen pulls from the very best of regional Mexican cooking to create an eclectic menu that is distinctly Oakland. You'll see items whose names you recognize (tacos, tamales), but the preparations here will always catch you off guard. Fresh ingredients, tried-and-true recipes, and a little Californian rebelliousness go a long way. Brunch is fab.