
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.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 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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Reviews
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.