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Mexican · Piedmont Avenue · $
A reliable opener with house salsas that vary in heat and complexity — worth ordering while you settle in
Taqueria · Fruitvale · $
Mexican · Saint Elizabeth · $$
Complimentary arrival that sets the tone — fresh, warm chips with house salsa
Taqueria · Produce and Waterfront · $$$
House-made salsas with enough variety to keep the table occupied; guacamole is fresh and properly seasoned — a good litmus test the kitchen passes
Taqueria · Downtown Oakland · $$
House-fried chips with a fresh, slightly charred salsa roja — a reliable opener while you browse the cocktail menu
Taqueria · Downtown Oakland · $
Fresh-fried chips with house salsas ranging from mild tomatillo to fiery red — the salsa bar is a differentiator
