Wondering where to find the best food stands near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable food stands in Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.
1. Churros Guerrero Cart
Topping the list is Churros Guerrero Cart. Located at 1630 High St., the food stand and Mexican spot, which offers desserts and more, is the highest-rated affordable food stand in Oakland, boasting five stars out of 41 reviews on Yelp.
Churros Guerrero Cart serves churros stuffed with chocolate, vanilla, caramel and topped with cinnamon.
2. Tacos Mi Rancho
Next up is Merritt's Tacos Mi Rancho, situated at 1434 First Ave. (between 14th Street and 1st Av Place). With four stars out of 828 reviews on Yelp, the food stand and Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
At Tacos Mi Rancho, customers can choose tacos filled with beef, chorizo or veggies, which are topped with cheese, onions, salsa, avocado and more. The menu also features quesadillas, tortas, burritos and nachos.
3. Guadalajara Taco Truck
Guadalajara Taco Truck, located at 44th Avenue And International Boulevard, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive food stand and Mexican spot 4.5 stars out of 186 reviews.
Try the breakfast burrito with chorizo, egg and cheese or the enchilada with fried pork. There is also a veggie burrito on the menu.
4. La Perla Taco Truck
La Perla Taco Truck, a food stand and Mexican spot in South Prescott, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 32 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1395 Seventh St. to see for yourself.
The menu includes tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, sopes and tostadas that come with steak, fried pork, spicy pork, tongue or chicken.
5. Pipirin
Over in St. Elizabeth, check out Pipirin, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 25 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the food stand, which offers tacos and more, by heading over to 34th Avenue and Farnam Street.
On the menu, look for tortas, tacos and tostadas, as well as custard, pineapple and strawberry flavored empanadas.
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