Here Are San Francisco Bay Area’s 2022 Eater Award Winners - Eater SF

"The Bay Area has seen a number of pandemic-era pop-ups make the leap to permanent status this year, but Tacos El Último Baile holds a special place in the community. Chef-owner Dominic Prado leads the long-running pop-up that fed patrons of Oakland’s Legionnaire Saloon late into the night since 2017 before later graduating into a trailer. Prado gained a loyal following serving Northern Mexico-style tacos grilled over mesquite charcoal, but with a new space in Fruitvale, diners are finally getting a taste of what he can do with a full kitchen setup. The tacos, filled with small mountains of carne asada, al pastor, pollo, or chorizo, are on the menu, of course, as well as cheesy vampiros tacos and lorenzas. Now, the menu also features specials like warming pozole, tender brisket, ribeye, and battered and fried crispy fish tacos. Meanwhile, Prado is in his element in the new digs, greeting patrons and getting friendly with neighboring businesses at the marketplace — making himself an unofficial mayor of this corner of Fruitvale. It’s clear Tacos El Último Baile is only going to get better from here." - Eater Staff