5 Tacos and Beers Berkeley

  4.5 – 185 reviews   • Mexican restaurant

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Lito Saldaña the founder / creator of Los Moles restaurants in Emeryville, San Rafael and El Cerrito, CA has been known for many years as a chef walking the unbeaten path. Now he brings us 5 Tacos & Beers in Berkeley, CA. His cuisine has focused in bringing the distinct flavors from traditional Mexican pueblos and showcasing them with a modern twist. However his strong roots and values have kept him concentrated on using family recipes and keeping food simple but enjoyable. Mama Luisa, Don Pedro and Mama Elena, three predominant names in the menu and in Chef Lito’s life.

✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out 5 Tacos and Beers Berkeley 94705

Hours

Friday11 AM–9 PM
Saturday10 AM–9 PM
Sunday10 AM–9 PM
Monday11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 2914 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Phone: (510) 570-2589

Website: http://www.5tacos.com/

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Berkeley · 2914 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705(510) 570-2589. Hours: Monday – Friday 11am to 9pm. Weekends 10am to 9pm. Order Online · Reservations · Location …

Reviews

Felicity
Very tastey! I ordered the Mexican avocado toast. Asked for salsa on the side and no pickled onions. They came to the table to clarify that the salsa had onions in it and asked if I wanted it since I said no onions. I said it in the salsa was fine. I just didnt want pickled onions. When my food came there was so salsa. Miscommunication purhaps however everything was excellent other wise!
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Cheyenne W.
Everything was absolutely delicious. The water, the aguas frescas, the tacos, everything! Service was good, vibe was good. I would recommend 10/10
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C Andy
Nice open space for seating. Bar, high tables, low tables. Sports bar friendly! Servers were very friendly and efficient in bringing our food. I ordered the chilaquiles. They were not as saucy as I expected, but I poured the cup of spicy pot beans on them, and they were delicious! They just need a bit more sauce. The eggs were too well done, I wanted over easy…but, maybe they just cooked more during the plating process. My friends enjoyed their meals. Overall, I’d return to try again. Great atmosphere, plenty of space for a group, family-friendly, and friendly staff.
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Eliot Reiner
Awesome Awesome Awesome!
Their food is wonderful! Fresh, tasty, colorful & beautiful. From freshly made chips to incredible green & red salsas, perfect margaritas, prawn ceviche, a chicken protein bowl, white beans cooked w garlic and red Mexican rice, everything was great!

And our Margaritas? Perfecto!

Service & dining atmosphere? The same.

I’ll be coming back here as soon as I can!
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Jay
We did a small cater for 20 people and it was absolutely delicious!! Website is easy to order from and ordered night before for 1230pm pick up. The meat, all the flavors best all other taco catering options I looked into. The homemade tortillas stole the show. We had a vegetarian in the group and was able to order a few delicious things for her to eat as well! Most importantly, the customer service was top notch. The woman who answered the phone and presumably likely the one that helped me when I arrived was so kind and genuine. The gentleman that greeted me when I first came in at the host desk was extremely helpful as well. Super ease of order and pick up and kind people. Highly recommended!
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Michael Cain
My buddy comes down from Truckee every couple weeks for work, and last night we hit up 5 Tacos & Beers on College Ave (Elmwood) for Taco Tuesday.
Everything was excellent. Warm chips and homemade salsa to start. Then we dove into the tacos: grilled rock cod, shrimp, octopus, and the Costilla De Res (short rib) – all on fresh corn tortillas. The presentation matched the flavors – colorful and inviting.
It’s family-owned and you can feel it. Great service, a welcoming vibe, really high quality food.
Planning my next rainy day visit for a bowl of their homemade Pozole.
Highly recommend.
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Erw Business
Great place to eat inside or outside where there are tables with umbrellas along the sidewalk. Tri-tip tacos are scrumptious! The mixto ceviche, YUM! I like to pair these items with their guacamole and red salsa! Drinks are always on point . Gotta check them out and don’t forget to sign up for the points.
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Susie Wyshak
Totally enjoyed our fish tacos and passion fruit cocktails at happy hour. Shrimp tacos!!’
Staff were very nice and attentive. The house made chips were deliciously crunchy. Can’t wait to go back.

As of Sept 22 2025 the restaurant says their happy hour in Berkeley is: monday ,wednesday ,thursday and friday from 3-6 pm 20% off entire menu

Ole!
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David Parker
Adela was a fantastic waiter, She coordinated multiple people ordering different things at different times as our party expanded after people got away from work.
The casual atmosphere is perfect for having drinks and tacos after work with friends. Good local beer selection.
The food is delicious and we had a great time.
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ADeadGod
The restaurant was very loud, which made it hard to hear others at our table. Service felt limited—our waitress only came by three times: to take our order, refill our water once, and bring the bill.

The tip options were preset at 18%, 20%, and 22%, which felt uncomfortable given the level of service. The food was okay but nothing special, and it didn’t come with chips, which was unexpected. On a positive note, the beer was good.

Overall, it wasn’t the best experience and I wouldn’t be eager to return.
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