Top Taco dishes in Berkeley

The restaurant's signature: slow-braised pork with caramelized edges, served on fresh tortillas with bright salsa and onion

The core of what Talavera does best — seasoned meats served on corn tortillas with clean, traditional toppings

Double-stacked corn tortillas with your choice of protein — carnitas and al pastor are the usual crowd favorites — topped simply with onion, cilantro, and salsa

Grilled beef on a warm tortilla with the clean char and seasoning that separates a taqueria from a fast food chain

Smoke-kissed tortillas with quality fillings — carnitas and carne asada preparations benefit most from the open-fire kitchen

Marinated pork with the signature sweet-savory pineapple balance — a reliable tell for how seriously a taqueria takes its craft

Slow-cooked pork with crispy edges — the kind that holds up even if you let it sit a minute

Marinated spit-roasted pork tacos on corn tortillas — the trompo cut is typically the best protein option at spots like this