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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 20722 reviews

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Yelp
4.6 ★ from 502 reviews
Jules
21.10.2023 - 09:32

Tasty tacos, quick and reasonably priced. Definitely worth a visit. Give it a try.!!

Chanel
21.10.2023 - 09:32

One of the best fish tacos I've ever had. Even the leftovers i saved it was very good cold. It was perfect. The atmosphere inside is really nice. You seat yours...

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Lisbeth
21.10.2023 - 09:32

I love their fish plate! That's usually the only thing I get when I go there. The other meats are okay, I didn't like the steak bc of the way they season the me...

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Elisha
21.10.2023 - 09:32

Wanted to share my recent experience with this business. I went there for to eat lunch and the stuff was nice but a bit edgy. I ordered the steak sandwich which...

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Lee
21.10.2023 - 09:32

Back in the day, we used to frequent their other store in Oakland. Cut and pasted from their website: Cholita. In Peru, it 's a term of endearment that means a...

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La Cholita has emerged as a beloved dining destination, celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse menu that caters to various tastes. Diners often rave about the juicy carne asada and refreshing Baja fish tacos, alongside the universally adored Cuban sandwiches and yucca fries. However, some patrons express concerns over inconsistent food quality and heavy-handed seasoning. While the service is generally friendly and efficient, instances of order mix-ups have raised eyebrows. Overall, La Cholita is a hit for those seeking flavorful casual dining, though there’s room for improvement in both food consistency and customer service.

Google
4.5 ★ from 539 reviews
Zenon
21.10.2023 - 09:32

The best tacos in Alameda . Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Chips Parking space Somewhat difficul...

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Peter
21.10.2023 - 09:32

I’ve visited the original Cholita Linda location in Temescal a few times now over the years and really enjoyed their food. This restaurant is another location o...

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Tobin
24.10.2023 - 08:44

Cholita Linda is our go-to here in Alameda. Their fish tacos are the best in the area. We lived in Oakland near their Temescal restaurant and liked them so much...

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Juliet
24.10.2023 - 08:44

The best fish Taco place. Yummy prep with good seasoning. The fish salad was the best blend of veg with sea food . French fry crispy. Service: Dine in Meal type...

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Dave
24.10.2023 - 08:44

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 263 reviews
Ashish
06.08.2023 - 16:33

Quite similar experience as the original Oakland Cholita Linda, loved it. We had the steak sandwich and Fish plate with rice beans. Both were delicious and ampl...

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Armitos
06.08.2023 - 16:33

I give this place 2 stars for foodI ordered Chicharron de pollo, quesadilla, and fries to go.Food: Chicharron chicken was super crispy, burned and hard to chew...

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Thomas
06.08.2023 - 16:33

I love their Cuban sandwiches. They always hit the spot. I normally get the Asado or Lechon. I add a nice and crispy fish taco to my meal. I finish it off with...

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Karla
06.08.2023 - 16:33

The food is nothing special, the service is not enough when the place is very busy, the place is nice, nice and clean, the prices are according to the quality.F...

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Michael
06.08.2023 - 16:33

Food was good but not as authentic as I expected. The place is self serve so I don’t expect too much. The menu is simple and reasonable, what made it for me was...

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Int Restaurants
4.6 ★ from 3205 reviews
Sean
12.09.2023 - 13:26

I love this place! You order at the register then sit down and you get an electric buzzer. You do bus your own table at the end. I love the fish tacos so much I...

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halley
12.09.2023 - 13:26

Loved the vibe, location, music, and food was good. The tostones were different than what I am use to. Normally I eat tostones with a mango salsa but they had P...

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Scott
12.09.2023 - 13:26

The fish tacos are amazing! They are light and crispy. We also shared some plantains and yucca fries for the center. My wife is vegan and gluten free and had gr...

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Verlie
12.09.2023 - 13:26

Cholita linda is a current favourite of mine. the portion sizes are on the small side, but priced accordingly. the fish tacos are delicious, as is the cubano sa...

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Claudia
12.09.2023 - 13:26

Best carnitas tacos! I had the perfect plantain chips with that sauce that is so delicious and the tostones were pretty good too the greatest combination of Mex...

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Sirved
3.6 ★ from 5 reviews
Timothy
31.12.2023 - 17:18

This restaurant is my favorite spot for delicious fish tacos, fried plantains with Amarillo dipping sauce. I always make sure to order an extra because they are...

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Timothy
31.12.2023 - 17:18

I brought my aunt to this restaurant for her birthday, as it was her choice. They only had bottled Coke, no fountain drinks. The menu did not list all the ingre...

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Timothy
31.12.2023 - 17:18

This is the best place to have a salad. The salad is incredibly fresh and reasonably priced, unlike other upscale restaurants where you would pay double for the...

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Timothy
31.12.2023 - 17:18

This is the third time I have eaten at La Cholita in Alameda in the past 3 months. The food just never has a lot of flavor. Their Telegraph location in Oakland...

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Timothy
31.12.2023 - 17:18

The restaurant was a little behind with our to-go order, but everything was made perfectly and brought straight to me. We order the usual fish tacos and chicken...

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Happycow
3.5 ★ from 2 reviews
SarahS88
06.11.2023 - 07:49

A nice place to take non-vegans and they do have good tofu tacos but you do need to order without the crema sauce. I’ll give three stars because I wish they had...

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Mischatz
06.11.2023 - 07:49

I often come here to order the tofu tacos (sans crema). The ingredients are always fresh, and I love the Latin vibes when I dine in here. The guacamole is also...

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Menu
4.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Pink
07.07.2022 - 12:15

I often come here to order the Tofu-Tacos (sans crema). the ingredients are always fresh, and I love the Latin vibes when I sown in here. the guacamole is also...

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Foursquare
4.0 ★ from 26 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 7 reviews
Doordash
4.8 ★ from 15200 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 972 reviews

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