Tocabe, An American Indian Eatery
Native American restaurant · Berkeley ·
Native American spot with build-your-own tacos, bison ribs & fry bread
Native American spot with build-your-own tacos, bison ribs & fry bread
"If you’re really hungry, this Native American restaurant at DEN is a standout; the fry bread topped with shredded bison, chili beans, Osage hominy, green chiles, and ancho chipotle sauce was completely delicious, offering the airport’s 80 million annual passengers a chance to try a woefully under‑represented cuisine." - Charlie Sosnick
"One of the very few Native American restaurants in the country, specializing in frybread, Indian tacos, and other Indigenous dishes that highlight traditional flavors." - Ruth Tobias
"Co-owner Ben Jacobs, a member of the Osage Nation, opened this fast-casual showcase of Indigenous ingredients, and recipes in 2008, and it’s been a Berkeley neighborhood institution ever since. Fry bread, Indian tacos, and bowls based on native grains like wild rice and wheatberries form the core of a menu that’s as soulful as it is stick-to-your-ribs (speaking of which, the menu also features richly seasoned bison ribs that are not to be missed)." - Ruth Tobias
"This fast-casual Native American spot combines traditional Osage recipes with more modern dishes. And while you may point at what you want through a sneeze guard as you walk down the line, Chipotle-style, the tacos and bowls are way better than any chain, with options like fry bread tacos with spiced ground meats and excellent berry BBQ-glazed bison ribs. You should also check out Tocabe’s online marketplace, where they sell Native-sourced ingredients like blue corn pancake mix, their signature house rub, and even Blue Apron-style (but much more interesting) ready-to-eat dinners." - allyson reedy, chelsea thomas
"This fast-casual Native American spot combines traditional Osage recipes with more modern dishes. And while you may go down the line and order Chipotle-style, the tacos and bowls are way better than any chain, with options like fry bread tacos with spiced ground meats and excellent berry BBQ-glazed bison ribs. You should also check out Tocabe’s online marketplace, where they sell Native-sourced ingredients like blue corn pancake mix, their signature house rub, and even Blue Apron-style (but much more interesting) ready-to-eat dinners." - allyson reedy, patricia kaowthumrong
