Cholita Linda
Latin American restaurant · Temescal ·
Latin street food: fish tacos, Cubano sandwiches, plantains
Latin street food: fish tacos, Cubano sandwiches, plantains
"From an always-busy farmers market food truck in 2008 to three brick-and-mortars (in Oakland, Alameda, and San Francisco), this pan-Latin spot highlights Peruvian, Mexican, and Cuban flavors and is a great place for a tot’s first meal out. Cholita Linda reliably delivers for families: Highchairs available; noise level moderate; aguas frescas flowing; and the combo of sweet plantains, rice, and black beans, all naturally appealing to kids. Fish tacos can be ordered plain, too, while adults revel in carnitas tacos, Cubano sandwiches, and the sweet-tangy-savory picadillo, which marries ground beef, olives, raisins, and peppers in one powerhouse dish." - Justine Jones
"Having started at an East Bay farmers market, Cholita Linda now serves Latin specialties out of the back of the Ferry Building that reflect the mixed Mexican, Peruvian, and Cuban heritage of its owners; you can order a pressed Cubano, a platter of picadillo, or some of the Bay Area’s finest Baja-style fish tacos—the fried fish tacos come on tender corn tortillas with a vibrant salsa roja and crunchy cabbage slaw." - Lauren Saria
"Quietly opened in the Ferry Building in early November, Cholita Linda serves Latin American street food (Peruvian, Cuban, Mexican) and appears to be offering Baja fish tacos and meaty Cubano sandwiches in a colorful space." - Becky Duffett
"Cholita Linda is located on a busy stretch of Telegraph Ave. in North Oakland, and serves Peruvian, Cuban, and Mexican dishes, like tacos, sandwiches, and rice plates with chicken, beef, or fish. But Cholita Linda is our go-to spot for crispy fish tacos, and leaving without trying one would be a mortal sin in our book. The fish is perfectly fried and topped with generous servings of house salsa, crema, cabbage slaw, and sliced radishes. Also be sure to grab one of their house-made agua frescas - they usually have strawberry, mango, passionfruit, and blackberry, which you can also get mixed together. Food Rundown Baja Fish Tacos Like we said, there’s no way you’re leaving here without trying these. They’re on the bigger side, so two or three should fill you up. photo credit: Jeremy Chen Plantains The thick-cut fried plantains are sticky-sweet, slightly charred, and great to share. Lechón The lechón sandwich is loaded with a thick slab of sweet potato, which is what sets it apart from the other sandwiches on the menu (which are delicious, too). It’s also stuffed with juicy pulled pork shoulder, arugula, salsa criolla, and aioli. photo credit: Jeremy Chen Chips and Guacamole Cholita Linda’s guacamole is the best version of what guacamole should be - and it’s great to spoon on top of their tacos." - Julia Chen
"Offers Latin American street food in a vibrant setting reminiscent of a colorful street in Peru. Highlight dishes include the asado sandwich and salad with fried fish."