Golondrinas Mexican Grill

I love this place I go almost everyday day fresh hot food , the taste delicious the owner such a sweetheart . The sangria omg love made fresh everyday

This is a New restaurant in laurel and the food is so good also has a extended menu that includes burritos and tacos,The mole enchiladas is my favorite, this time a get a mushroom quesadilla really the flavor is unique, if you not try this restaurant yet,come and enjoy the best food for less money high recommend……….

Had the combo plate with a pupusa revuelta and a steak green salsa enchilada. Both were excellent. The pupusa was crispy (I know some folks like me enjoy a softer one) but the flavor was fantastic and reminded me of my aunts. The masa was well-seasoned with a great masa to filling ratio, and it didn’t overwhelm the filling at all. The curtido had a good crunch and amount of acid. Honestly, if I’d had more room I would’ve ordered a second one. The enchilada was delicious too. The green salsa was delicious and packed with flavor, and went well with the rice and beans. We were given salsas, but I didn’t even use them. Will definitely be back!

Loved having dinner here. Food was excellent. They have very tasty green and red salsas, plus pickled veggies and fried jalapenos as extra toppings. Very nice atmosphere too. Looking forward to going back!

Came for breakfast, and it was fantastic. Definitely will be back for dinner. Very good food that felt like someone’s grandmother made it for me. Loved the charred jalapeños and the pickles. Had the breakfast enchilada with chorizo and the spinach scramble. So good and want to try this whole menu.

Very clean, friendly and food was very tasty. Also, has their own parking lot and street parking.

I ordered the Chile relleno plate (refried beans + flour tortillas), 1 of each the pupusas they offer (beans & cheese & pork and cheese), and 1 grilled fish taco.. 3x cans of Squirt soda. First off.. all of the above cost about $48... and i ordered it for just me. I thought man, I know im going to need a take home box for sure!... Ill tell you what, these portions are absolutely child sized! How to i eat nearly $50 of whats supposed to be considered relatively cheap foods and feel like I haven't had hardly a thing? I actually had to return the "grilled fish" taco because there was like 2 flakes of fish swimming in a sea of grilled garbage... its a FISH taco!?? I was very upset. The waitress initially took it back bc the she looked as though she agreed with me she didnt even call it the right thing setting it down she was looking at it she paused she said... "shrimp taco?".. lol thats your sign when the waitress cant even see what protein is in it... but after she took it back to the cook, she returned saying there is pieces of fish in there that supposedly amounts to 3 oz of fish she said the other junk in it make it like a fajita... i dont recall ordering a fish fajita taco, i wanted just a simple grilled fish taco... I said NO way dude.. not for the price you make us pay there isn't 3 oz of fish in there.. im thinking the contents of EVERYTHING including the fajita fillings may have been a generous 3 oz. But ZERO way there was any more than 1 oz of actual fish. I demanded a refund.. and I dont usually ever want to be that person, but considering how the rest of the stuff I ordered and how I felt like I barely ate anything, I dont want their fake flake of a fish taco anyway. I've worked in the food industry for 16+ years, there was no way there was 3 oz of fish on that taco... I wish I snapped a picture before she took it away, but I really (thought) they were going to agree that there wasnt much fish on it and just add a little more or re make it. Im genuinely not trying to get one over... i feel like i was being gaslit seriously, and they were so stubborn about it they rather refund than comprehend this. Now the only good things I have to say is, the flavor for the Chile relleno was great, & if you're going to order this i highly reccomend getting it as a la carte, because tacking on an extra $7+ to the dish for 2 tablespoons each of rice & beans its crazy work. I would have been far more content paying for 2 a la carte Chile rellenos . The papusas i could.have left off entirely.. entirely unimpressed with both the 2 kinds they had, in fact couldn't tell them apart with the lack of filling in them too. Its also wild that for the outrageously small portion sizes of this place, they dont offer free chips and salsa & salsa bar that most Mexican restaurants do.. that's a special note to the owner, because the lack of portions you give in your actual plate meals, can be compensated for with chips and salsa.. we can MAKE ourselves satisfied.. just an easy win for you to add that here. So in short.. I will def not be returning. WAY too expensive and im leaving still hungry. I can pay less & get an all-you-can-eat sushi buffet, or all-you-can-eat steak & seafood Korean BBQ just down the road!

Went to dinner there. It was delicious. Great staff and friendly atmosphere.. Will definitely go back. Four stars instead of five only because they do not have a salsa bar. Looking forward to a lunch there soon. Great to have a new go to place in the Laurel district.

Best black beans I've had - cooked so the skins were soft and the beans were creamy. Chicken enchiladas (2) with Guajillo mole. Enchilada had so much chicken in it we could have shared the order and been satisfied. Nice sauce. Good rice. Other order was the pupusas plate with pinto beans, rice and plantains. Nice pupusa dough texture. One revuelta, one bean & cheese. Spouse liked it a lot. Our first time here. We'll definitely return. I want to come for the chilquiles breakfast, the chile relleno and the soups!

A friend recommended this place so my husband and I went for breakfast yesterday. I had the mole poblano enchiladas with chicken and they were delicious, the sauce was perfection sweet & spicy just like I like it. My husband had the red chilaquiles and he loved them and compared them to Cuidad de Mexico chilaquiles. Spicy and crunchy! We both had the Mexican mocha and it was delicious. I can't wait to come back and bring my family. Service was quick, it was a very chill place filled with natural light and beautiful plants!

Our friends introduced us to this awesome gem! There's a great selection of food, dessert and drink! I had the enchiladas (green) and it was delicious. I cleaned my plate up in no time! My wife had the mole enchiladas and it was just as good! Can't wait to go back to try the other dishes!

Date: 6/19/2025 Time: 2:15 PM 65° Sunny A fellow yelper sent me a message the other night to check out Golondrinas Mexican Grill. Thanks, Steve D. Okay, this location is in the Laurel district of Oakland. I have to admit it is quite a challenge to get to this restaurant, using public transportation from Alameda to East Oakland. Certain bus lines are operating on a Sunday schedule due to Juneteenth, a federal holiday. There is indoor and patio seating. A guesstimate seating capacity indoor is at most 30 people. The outdoor patio seating is about 15 people. Ambiance is casual and comfortable. Decor is quaint. Specialties: burritos, enchiladas, pozole, chilaquiles, kids meals, taco salad, combo plates, agua fresca (horchata, sandia, sangria and jamaica), desserts (tres leches cakes, cookies). Eats: huevos rancheros with whole pinto beans, potatoes and warm flour tortillas. At first glance I thought there was too much rancheros sauce, but the beans and tortillas were perfect sides to complement the eggs. What happened to the leftover rancheros sauce? No, I did not lick the plate. LOL. It was sopped up by the remaining flour tortillas. The rancheros sauce had a nice kick...not too spicy. Yum, yum!! My sister had the chicken enchiladas with rice and pinto beans. She said it tasted okay. Service was a tad off. The gentleman who served me forgot silverware and napkins. Minor detail. Future visit: yes, an adventure to the Laurel District to Golondrinas for the red pozole and chilaquiles. Both dishes I haven't had in almost 20 years.

Very Meh. I went with a friend and we ordered hella food so we could try different things. It seemed like what we got did not match what the menu said. When asking the counter person about it he was dismissive/rude. The food was bland. Very, very bland. We left almost all the food, uneaten, on the table. All the counter person said, as we walked, out was a sarcastic "Thank you". Super disappointed.

4171 MacArthur Blvd Oakland, CA 94619 (Near Maybelle Av) Golondrinas Mexican Grill is a new restaurant in Oakland's Laurel neighborhood. I went to go try this place on a Saturday evening, about an hour before closing. I was greeted as soon as I walked in. The gentleman at the counter guided me thru the menu, and I ordered: - 2 Crispy Baja Fish Tacos - 1 Sandia drink (watermelon). This was a dine-in order, so I was given a number and I picked a table. The interior is very clean, with a modern decor. It has a cozy and warm feeling. There's also an outdoor patio with several tables. There's high chairs for the kiddies. My two Baja Fish tacos arrived, and the presentation was beautiful. The tacos were well dressed in shredded cabbage, cream and salsa. Sauces were provided. I asked for crispy tacos, and I got CRISPY. Those fresh tortillas shattered when I bit into them. The battered fish had a mild flavor, not fishy at all. Price: 2 for $12.50. The Sandia drink was very good and refreshing. It wasn't too sweet. It tasted exactly like eating a slice of watermelon. Before leaving, i ordered Nachos with carnitas and guac. It was served with peppers and sauces. It's a large order of nachos, with an even distribution of cheese and sauce. Very good! Very nice first experience, and I will return. Dress Code: Casual Support Local Business in the Eastbay!

Excellent mexican food with friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. They give you a serving of free chips with red and green salsa in squeeze bottles. I loved the red salsa! I tried their chicken mole which was delicious with really good flavor. My husband got the pupusa plate which he devoured and loved. Very reasonably priced. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu and the desserts.

Just got home from eating here for a belated Father's Day dinner with my husband and in laws. Wow, what an amazing place to eat. Everything is incredibly flavorful and super fresh tasting. Not to mention all the options to pick from on the menu. I had the pupusa plate and it was to die for. Seriously so good. The customer service is super friendly and you get your food relatively quickly, too. Looking forward to coming back and trying something else on the menu. Highly recommend, you will NOT be disappointed =)

Hands-down, this is the best Mexican food in the Bay Area. The owners/chefs brought the best cuisine from Berkeley to the Laurel. The only reason I can see that it's not a 4.9 star rating for Golondrina's is that people that left great reviews but forgot to mark five stars and left the stars blank. The service and the flavors are top shelf ! - the quality of the ingredients are unsurpassed for a Mexican restaurant. I literally eat here about 10 times a week and I never get tired of it because of the range of flavors they make! - As much as I want to see lines flowing out the door, I love the fact that I can get in and get out quickly when they're not extremely busy!! I considered selling my house at one point, but I literally abandon that idea after I started eating here , yes, it's that good !! - They are making the Laurel a destination spot !!

My Carnitas Burrito was perfecto! It was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, as were the rest of the ingredients. I stopped in around 7:30pm and placed my to-go order at the counter. The woman who took my order was polite and courteous. The total cost without tip was $15.77, (carnitas burrito $11.30 + guacamole $2.00 + cheese $1.00 + tax $1.47), yikes! I definitely would go back. Btw, there's also indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor space was very clean.

Had a taco craving so had to try Golondrinas. They have a small parking area next to the building which is great. Indoor and outdoor seating available. For outdoor they do a good job in getting the seating mostly under umbrellas. The menu is pretty extensive and you order at the front counter. There is water and some pickled veg and jalapenos to self serve. I wish they also provided some napkins at the self serve table. They bring you the food and it appears to be made to order. We tried all the tacos - shrimp, fried fish, baked fish and beef. The seafood was the best since the beef was a bit dry. The have a nice red and green sauce, each very tasty and not spicy, you can add the pickled veg for some spice.

Clean and friendly service with great food, locations and outdoor seating! Grateful for this new addition to the Laurel neighborhood and we love their food quality and selection.

This new Mexican restaurant is great. Delicious food and reasonably priced. The woman at the counter who helped us was friendly and made our dinner a very pleasant experience. We will be back often!

I went back again and tried a regular burrito. Despite being asked what salsa I wanted (mild, medium, or spicy), there was no salsa in it. Just the meat, rice, and beans was fairly tasteless.

My bf and I really enjoyed our meal here! He devoured his wet burrito and really enjoyed the red sauce they put on top. It was a generous serving. The papusa plate was very yummy as well. I tried one of each papusa they offered, pork and cheese and cheese and bean. I love a classic bean and cheese no matter what, but their pork and cheese was even better. I could actually taste the flavor of the pork. Also, the food comes out HOT, just how I like it.

I'm reluctantly giving this restaurant only three stars. I ordered two baja fish tacos and they were the most bland Mexican food I've ever eaten. It was as if they forgot to add any seasoning. Even the pico de gallo was bland. The only positive thing about the tacos was that the battered fish was prepared well. The owner is very friendly and gracious and I'd like this place to succeed, so I'm willing to give it another chance.

Very delicious authentic Mexican food, great ambiance with ample parking lot. The desserts are amazing. Great customer service.

Had the combo plate with a pupusa revuelta and a steak green salsa enchilada. Both were excellent. The pupusa was crispy (I know some folks like me enjoy a softer one) but the flavor was fantastic and reminded me of my aunts. The masa was well-seasoned with a great masa to filling ratio, and it didn't overwhelm the filling at all. The curtido had a good crunch and amount of acid. Honestly, if I'd had more room I would've ordered a second one. The enchilada was delicious too. The green salsa was delicious and packed with flavor, and went well with the rice and beans. We were given salsas, but I didn't even use them. Will definitely be back!

We're so happy with this addition to the Laurel! The folks who work here are beyond lovely and the vibe is neighborhoody and chill. They always greet my toddler with huge smiles and he absolutely loves the kids plate (truly have never seen a child eat the quantity of rice and beans that he eats there). Their outdoor seating is great and there's always a high chair available. I always get the enchiladas or the chile relleno plate and it's always delicious. My husband gets the carnitas plate and that's a great choice too.

Fresh food great drinks and desserts, welcoming vibe and lovely people, reasonable prices, clean and cool inside, dog friendly outdoor seating (tight space though so your pup should be well behaved)

Great food and really wonderful folks who work there. Really excited to have this as a neighborhood spot! I have enjoyed their burritos

I was really hoping this place was as good as the reviews. But, I ordered the enchaladas with green sauce and they were kind of blah. The beans and rice that came with them were also sort of tasteless. Maybe this just isn't a dish they are that good at and I will probably try one more time. But for now, only so-so.

We were sad to lose our beloved neighborhood Communitē Table, but have been waiting with excitement for Golondrinas to open these last few weeks -- and after our first dinner there with the family we're already in love! The atmosphere was warm and friendly, and the food was fresh and delicious! One thing that I love is the large menu -- we chose a bunch of different things and they were all very good! The carnitas was perfect, we had a delicious pupusa revuelta, and the house made Sangria is incredible! We'll be back soon and often!

Delicious flavorful food. I ordered the enmoladas poblanas and they were one of the best I have had. The portions are perfect, not too much and not too little. The service was wonderful, friendly and welcoming. The location is great, plenty of seating and parking available. The ambiance was nice. I highly recommend this place to eat and will be back for sure.

What a treat! An amazing little treasure in the Laural district, close to the Diamond district where I grew up, hundreds of years ago! I'm a Mexican food freak so when my sister suggested this newly opened place, I was game. It was delightful to find the BEST chilie relano I have ever tasted! The generous menu had so many dishes that called to me, but I settled on the relano and a pork enchilata with again, the BEST Mexican rice ever. I would have liked the refried beans to be more mashed, but I managed to polished them off with little effort. We were too stuffed for dessert, (too many tasty chips & dip) but next time I will indulge! That will be soon.... I'm so impressed and trust me, I'm jaded!

My wife and I live in the neighborhood and are excited to have a new Mexican restaurant nearby. We went for lunch and dined in. It's walk up and order and they bring the food to you and they bus it when you're finished. I had chicken fajitas and my wife had a carnitas super burrito and we both thought the food was delicious and fairly priced. They did a good job with the restaurant ambiance/decor, and the service was friendly and fast. We will be back!

I had the guajillo mole enchiladas with pork and they were outstanding. My kind of mole, richly flavored but not sweet. (People who prefer mole with notes of cinnamon and unsweetened chocolate are in luck; they have poblano style here as well.) The pinto beans were perfectly cooked. The rice and beans were modest servings but the enchiladas are deceptive--they look a bit small but mine were very well stuffed with delicious carnitas, enough for me to enjoy a second meal. Service was friendly and prompt enough, though it's apparent that dishes are coming out as they are done so you and your tablemates might not all get served together. It looked like they had authentic aguas, a real plus for me though I didn't try them this time. Although I do miss Communite Table, I'm very happy to have this nice new place in the neighborhood and am looking forward to trying more dishes.

Great home cooked Mexican food,fresh ingredients and legitimately great tasting. You can eat there or takeout, you order at the counter and get the food delivered to your table. Nice ppl working really hard, might would benefit of more help, one lady did pretty much everything except cooking, but it's worth the wait. Going back for sure, great neighborhood gem

John here, even though it says Jo-Ann. I was born 40 miles north of the border and then life with Mexican food. Golondrinas is not perfect. The table salsas are WAY too tame. She had the Golondrinas enchiladas. Very tasty but we both thought the veggies needed some more cook. Not "old folks" gum chewing but it was pretty crispy. I had chicken molé enchiladas - guajillo. Which I loved. The point. Not everything was to our taste. But good, home cooking with sublime flavors. Not cookie-cutter Tex-Mex, somebody knows how to cook. We loved it and we'll be back. Soon. The "Best"? There IS no best of anything, that's just Millennial crap. Good, home cooking at a fair price. Check it out. Not very hot so it's family friendly. Had half of our Tres Leches to go as I write this. As good as it gets. They have a case of cakes so somebody knows how to bake. She says I forgot to mention how good the sangria was. I don't LIKE sangria but I liked that! ....

Everything I've had here so far has been delicious, even the rice and beans are cooked perfectly. Friendly service good prices on menu items . The Tres Leche Cake is phenomenal as well .

One of those places that makes me feel lucky to live in Oakland. Some of the best tamales, enchiladas, and pupusas I've ever had. Seems like a family joint, really kind service. Grateful to live near this new spot.

Really enjoyed this restaurant! I got the combo platter with chile relleno and a dark mole enchilada and both were great. The food was well prepared with fresh ingredients and tasted great. The menu looked extensive with daily specials and breakfast options as well. Will be coming here often!

Good food friendly staff our only downside was that it was a bit noisy. Some added wall covering would probably help. Definitely going back!

Absolutely delicious! Best Mexican food in the neighborhood. Go try it for yourself. And the owner is very nice.

Friendly, fast service. Pleasant outdoor seating to sit at. Good pupusas and flautas.

I normally don't write reviews but this place deserves a good one! I come here for my lunch and it never disappoints. Everything is VERY FRESH and delicious. Everything I've tried so far reminds me of my grandmas traditional recipes. I can definitely taste the authenticity.

So happy to have a good Mexican restaurant in my neighborhood! Walked down there for dinner tonight. We had the guac and chips, plantains, chicken enchilada, the fish taco, and sangria. Everything was delicious and the atmosphere was very warm and friendly.

The food at Golondrinas is tasty, delicious, well presented, and affordable. Maria, the owner, is friendly, caring, and hardworking. This is her first restaurant and I am determined to eventually order everything on her menu. We welcome her to the Laurel District which is in need of a quality Mexican restaurant. I cannot give her a higher recommendation for serving excellent food in a clean welcoming atmosphere. Thumbs up !

Yum! My husband ordered the chilaquiles verdes and I had the huevos a la Mexicana. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Great service as well. Recommended!

Great to have this place in the neighborhood! We've eaten here twice, food is great, people are nice!

I was standing in line and had a conversation with someone who was here for the first time. Then it dawned on me how many times I had been here I was able to recommend the Chilaquiles, the enchiladas, the quesadillas, the Tres Leche, original and chocolate, but the original is my favorite. And also the pupusa. The best thing I think I've had consistently is I believe it's the Cilantro pesto sauce that's like in the back. It's like a part of your meal. That is the best sauce I've ever had oh my goodness!

Such a GREAT addition to the Laurel District! Supper yummy and very fresh generous portions. I can't wait to explore the entire menu. Plus it is super cute inside.

In the old space that used to be occupied by Communite Table is a Mexican restaurant I tried tonight for the first time for dinner. From start to finish, it was a perfect experience. Anthony, who is working the front of the house, is wide open, super friendly, super competent, makes you feel welcome as hell and gets everything right. I had chicken enchiladas with verde sauce and their house green salad, with a glass of Pinot. OMG - the verde sauce had all the right flavors- complex and plate lickingly delicious. I got it with refried beans and rice and the refritos, similarly, were super flavorful with all the right nuance. I typically prefer white meat to dark meat but in this case the dark meat chicken that the enchiladas were stuffed with was amazing- super tender and every bite super yum. The green salad was full of your typical greens, some grated carrots and some nice toasted pepitos. The thing that made the salad exceptional though was that every single piece of the lettuces in it were so fresh it tasted like they could have been just picked from someone's garden. No brown bits. No bad bits. Perfect. The only thing I would suggest is a little bit more dressing or dressing with a little bit more flavor. But honestly the lightness of this let the freshness of the lettuces shine through. I got a glass of their house pinot and it was surprisingly good. I am so thrilled that this place is in the neighborhood and I will def be back. Run don't walk to check it out yourself!