Tacos Mi Rancho

"The expert move with Tacos Mi Rancho, a local favorite with a 20-year history in Oakland, is to grab a few barbacoa tacos and then post up on the grass or on a nearby bench at Lake Merritt. What’s even better? The truck is open from 9:30 a.m. until midnight daily, so you can get your taco fix morning, noon, or night." - Lena Park, Dianne de Guzman

"No matter what time or what state you’re in, rolling up to this permanently parked Mexican food truck is an absolute must—especially if you’re craving al pastor tacos or a 15-inch super burrito late at night (they’re open until midnight nightly). And don’t forget the red or green sauce—they’re both on another level." - Julia Chen 1, Lani Conway

"The Lake Merritt standby is still parked in its usual spot, slinging very solid tacos at almost any time of day — from 10:30 a.m. to 1 or 1:30 a.m. most nights. With so many other late-night spots either closed or operating at drastically reduced hours, the truck is a boon to takeout taco eaters looking to satisfy a post-midnight craving." - Luke Tsai

"Tacos Mi Rancho is better known as “the taco truck by Lake Merritt” or “the taco truck to hit up when hungry at midnight.” It also serves some of the best Mexican food in the city. No matter what time or what state you’re in, rolling up to this permanently parked, cash-only spot is an absolute must - especially if you’re craving al pastor tacos or a 15-inch super burrito late at night (they’re open until 2:30am or 3am nightly). And don’t forget the red or green sauce - they’re on another level." - Lani Conway