Taqueria La Venganza
Vegan restaurant · Fairview Park
6419 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
Highlights
Vegan Mexican fare: tacos, burritos, pozole, and desserts.
Vegan Mexican fare: tacos, burritos, pozole, and desserts.
"“This is all vegan, right?” Once the food comes out, it becomes clear why this is one of the most-asked questions that guests ask at this compact taqueria. Chef Raul Medina has perfected the vegan taco, successfully replicating the texture and complex flavors traditionally found in meats at taquerias. He’s considered every aspect of the taco — and it shows. The corn tortillas come from La Finca and everything from the smoky “carne asada” to the adobo-spiced mushroom al pastor to the carne con chile rojo are well-salted, well-seasoned, and well … just flat-out good. Like any other taco, they’re best eaten fresh, so try to snag one of the few tables outside to gobble them up the minute they arrive." - Lena Park
"A second-floor taqueria that departed the food hall in March, citing low foot traffic and a 12 percent share of sales taken by the venue as factors that made continuing to operate financially untenable." - Paolo Bicchieri
"A sought-after vegan Mexican restaurant originally from Oakland, known for its unique and flavorful vegan tacos and dishes." - Paolo Bicchieri
"A plant-based taco and breakfast sandwich spot in Civic Center, focusing on Oakland and future LA locations." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Chef Raul Medina perfected his brand of plant-based meats, and his new place is going all-in on vegan Mexican dishes such as tacos, burritos, and loaded fries. If you’re not a believer in vegan tacos, you should be — Medina’s tacos crushed at L.A. Taco’s 2018 “Taco Madness” competition, beating out many (non-vegan) businesses. Try the carne asada and carnitas tacos, but also pay attention to the specials, which can include comforting pozole." - Dianne de Guzman
