Portales Taqueria

This is my daughter and I first time here. The foods are great, friendly service. Family own. Yes we will be back.

I've been coming here for many years now. The owner is super friendly and helpful. The food is pleasant and comfortable. My favorite part of the restaurant is the setting and ambiance. I especially love the outdoor seating. On a nice day, it's really lovely. It's a wonderful contribution to the civic life of Castro Valley.

They do Birria every Friday-Sunday and it is delicious! I always enjoy their food and the owners are so friendly. Great neighborhood spot.

I've been working in the general area now for a few months and ventured off to what seemed to me was downtown Castro Valley. Initially, I saw a deli and figured to give it a try but once I walked in they were slammed (which is a good thing) but I had a small window to grab lunch so I stumbled upon this place. They to were fairly busy but I managed to walk in with no one in line. The lady that greeted me at the counter was extremely nice promptly taking my order, about 5 min later she walked my food over to me and I started to indulge and ended up finishing the whole thing which for means it was really good. When you put good service together with good food you'll almost never go wrong. I highly suggest to give this place a shot cause i know I'll be visiting again soon!!

A Mexican restaurant with a truly vegetarian burrito!! It's rare to find a place whose rice is vegetarian (they're often made with chicken stock). Add on great service by a super kind woman taking orders and a different special each week? Definitely the top Mexican restaurant in Castro Valley.

This is a great neighborhood mom and pop option with the tasty Mexican offerings most taquerias have, plus daily specials. Very friendly and reasonable prices, too.

Always a good Mexican spot right in the middle of Castro Valley you can't go wrong. the lady up front is always so nice good spot never fails

We love the street tacos! Can't go wrong with any of the meats! The nachos are also pretty tasty!

Food is delicious, generous portions , authentic Mexican cuisine! very pleasant service! clean place!, nice outside dining!

Best service, we had a large party today and the service was amazing. They gave us special things for a birthday. The food is kind of small, especially the tacos but is amazing. There's tons of meat and fish options. The family meal comes with rice and beans.

The ground beef Moyahua ("Moe-Yah-Wah) is my new fav. Crispy outside with yummy soft meaty cheesy inside. It's kind of a combination of quesadillas and burrito.

Rosa and her family are the absolute best! We eat here at least once a week and the food is always delicious, affordable, and served with love. Of all the Mexican restaurants in Castro Valley. This is the one that I will go to on a regular basis. Do yourself a favor and check them out and support this amazing family.

Food is amazing it takes you back to abuelitas house their food is so full of flavor. The authentic menu selection they are guaranteed to have something for everyone in your family. I highly recommend las enchiladas and you can never go wrong with a Carne Asada burrito.

Food always hot, I only get the chicken taco plate with rice and beans!!! I wish they gave more chips because I've been to places where they supply plenty of chips but it's all good. The owner I believe is a sweet lady very humble and they are so sweet! A true gem. Glad they're still open.

My kids insisted on writing a five star review because the whole family loves their food. In addition the owner and all the staff are always so friendly and helpful.

If you know anything about me, you will know that I absolutely love love love tacos. When I found out that Portales serves Birria tacos on the weekends, I had to stop by and give it a try. I was not very hungry, but there is nothing wrong with ordering an al a cart taco and enjoying a meal with friends. My Hubs ordered the Birria taco platter and he cleaned his plate. The platter came with rice and beans and there are chips available to munch on while you wait for your meal. The salsa was fresh and the customer service was so personable and you could definitely taste the love and care put into making the food. My brother and sister in law swear by this place and will rarely eat Mexican food anywhere else. I would agree with them that this truly is a Castro Valley Gem to be explored. See you soon Portales.

Portales is the best Mexican food in Castro valley! My daughters love the tortas & enchiladas. My husband is a fan of the pozole & I like the bean and cheese burritos! The pastor tacos are also delish. Shrimp cocktail is another fam fav! Rosa the owner is such a sweetheart, always very welcoming & inviting. Support this local family owner business! :-)

I came with mission to try out the fish tacos. I order three fish tacos and one shrimp tacos to satisfy my curiosity and my cravings. The fish tacos were not what I expected. I was expected tilapia fish shredded meat with some hot spicy salsa and sauce with lime wedges. It came as deep fried fish with lettuce, tomatoes, and sauce. The sauce was kicking my tongue pretty good. It went very well with the fish itself. My first fish taco bite had warm tortilla but second and third ones were cold like it just came out from refrigerator. That was my only complaint. The service was always great. Here are pics for your curiosity as well.

Great place it's a mom and pop restaurant clean restaurant love the chili verde wet burrito

Stopped by after my son's music lesson. I had the vegetarian taco -- which was delicious. Loved the guacamole. And they gave us free chips and salsa for our first order. Recommend!

This is one of my favorite local places to go and it's not just because it's within walking distance from my house! It's because their food is delicious, well their chicken taco salad is, it's my favorite! They are always very nice and their prices are reasonable.

Best burritos, best service and great prices!! My fiancé and I absolutely love this place!! Rosa is the sweetest and you can tell how much she loves her restaurant! Give them a try, u won't be disappointed!!

I had the carne asada burrito with light rice and it was really good. Taco truck style burrito

This is a really nice little mexican cafe right on Castro Valley Blvd. The have on the boulevard outdoor seating situated on a really wide sidewalk. The food is excellent! The hospitality is very nice! My wife and I frequently go there to relax when we enjoy CV downtown shops. Highly recommended!

This is a great unassuming restaurant with very friendly owner. We ordered two wet burritos, one veggie and one carne asada and they were both delicious. Came with chips and salsa. We brought our baby and sat outside, it was such a nice experience!

I had the chicken frajita . It was great, one of the better serving restaurants in Castro Valley. Congenial atmosphere, all that's missing is some Mexican music .

My husband and I stopped by here for lunch. Food was really good! My husband had a few tacos and I had a burrito with carnitas. The carnitas was cooked to perfection! So much flavor! They offer free chips and salsa with your meal. I also tried their esquites. I’ve never been asked if I wanted it cold or warm before. But they serve it cold or warm. It was really good! Next time I’ll ask for the lime on the side tho. There were lots of people coming in for pick up orders. Seems to be a pretty busy establishment. I’d definitely come back.

The nicest owner lady who always greets you with a smile! Burrito is huge and enough for 2 servings.

Fui con mi pareja para probar El sabor Mexicano, nos atendieron exelente y son muy amables, la comida es una maravilla, sin duda la mejor opcion 😍🥰

We just returned from a trip to have our first meal back with Rosa and Gustavo at Portales. About time I rate them after loving their food for 10 years. Gustavo prepares everything with great care and attention. He thinks about the best combinations, quality, and tastes. Rosa takes wonderful care of all of their customers. I only rated restaurants when I am truly impressed with them. Thank you Rosa and Gustavo from Matilda and Neil.

Love the tacos - pollo asada !

Buen sabor y atención rápida

Portales Taqueria is a charming mom-and-pop shop that brings authentic Mexican flavors to the local scene. The restaurant has a cozy, welcoming vibe, and there's the added convenience of parking in the back. I ordered the taco plate, which comes with three tacos, beans, and rice. The food was absolutely delicious—served hot and packed with flavor. Plus, they throw in chips and salsa, which was a nice touch. The best part? The whole meal was very affordable at just $15, including tax. If you're looking for great Mexican food at a reasonable price, Portales Taqueria is definitely worth a visit!

Delicious and nostalgic food! Amazing

Just moved to the area and decided to try this place. It's so good. They have a taco plate that comes with 3 tacos rice and beans for about 14$. It's really good definitely recommend this place.

Mikey, Marvin and Edgar were top tier! Best trio ever, best service and food in a long time! Thank you!!!

Great taqueria (and the guys I was feeding are from various areas in Mexico and thought it tasted very authentic). The owner is so nice and makes every guest feel appreciated.

My absolute favorite place!!! I could eat their tacos everyday! Amazing family who treat you like family!!! ❤️❤️

Wet burrito- fantastic, had with al pastor and the smoky savoriness of the meat paired well with the mild red sauce and various toppings all across. Was craving a wet burrito for so long and it really satisfied that need. Maybe a bit too much rice though for me. Quesabirria- on weekends. Really fantastic, oily, brothy, stuffed with meat and served with some pickles. These were crazy good!!! Pozoloe- wow just like a home cooked meal. So refreshing, with a nice mild flavor and a great amount of hominy and pork in the broth. Pair well with the cabbage/ tomato mix and tortillas served with it. I really liked how colorful this restaurant is, and the staff here is really sweet and made us feel right at home. Loved the food and will definitely come back because there is a ton of stuff on the menu I wanted to try.

Delicious take-out: tamales, cheese enchiladas, rice, beans

Very chill. Cashier was nice but not overly chatty. Burrito was DELICIOUS! I had the birria which is my go-to. Even the chips were good!