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Welcome to Mesa Maguey, where every dish is a vibrant celebration of Oaxaca’s rich culinary heritage. Our recipes deliver the authentic flavors of Oaxaca, Mexico, right to your table. Indulge in our newest Mezcal bar, featuring unique cocktails crafted with a perfect blend of mezcal and the freshest ingredients, ensuring a burst of flavor in every sip. Savor traditional dishes like mole negro, tlayudas, and memelas, each made with unique and flavorful ingredients such as native chilies and freshly made masa. Immerse yourself in the vibrant tastes of Oaxaca with every bite and experience the true essence of Mexico’s most beloved regional cuisine.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4031 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611
Phone: (510) 844-4192
Website: http://mesaoakland.com/
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Mesa Maguey | Oakland, CA
Experience the rich culinary traditions of Oaxaca at Mesa Maguey, a casual Mexican restaurant in Oakland specializing in vibrant, flavorful dishes.
Reviews
Amanda St
The food is a 1
The service and atmosphere is a 5
The only thing my husband and I enjoyed was the beef barbacoa- but all by itself.
The taco shells were soggy and the queso….was a giant glob of cheese. I don’t know what we were supposed to do with it? I never seen queso like that before. They spent more time on the presentation than the food. I don’t need flowers on my queso I just need it to be liquid gold.
… moreThe service and atmosphere is a 5
The only thing my husband and I enjoyed was the beef barbacoa- but all by itself.
The taco shells were soggy and the queso….was a giant glob of cheese. I don’t know what we were supposed to do with it? I never seen queso like that before. They spent more time on the presentation than the food. I don’t need flowers on my queso I just need it to be liquid gold.
David Smith
Exceptional experience at Mesa Maguey. The chips and salsa for a few choices were solid, personally not my style of salsa but still enjoyable. The salsa verde in the top right felt the most mild, the salsa rojo left was slight more heat, and the verde on the bottom I think would be the highest. I could be wrong on those, none of them were really “hot” but felt mild to moderate for the average person. If you’re someone who hates heat, this is very different than the standard expected chunky non-spicy salsa and I would probably stay away.
The tacos, especially being 2 for $9 during the happy hour are exceptional, so far being the best tacos I’ve had in Oakland. The corn and flour shell mix is strong and holds up beautifully with great texture, flavor and bite. This is a great solution to the issue of having to double up on store bought corn tacos due to them tearing I see a lot of restaurants use. I tried the Barbacoa, Asada, and Carnitas tacos of the three I would rank them from best to great Barbacoa, Asada, and Carnitas. All of them were great and honestly the Barbacoa and Asada could be tied for best. I would recommend 2-3 tacos for the average person, 2 is good, 3 (if they allow it) would be great. I eat a lot and was very hungry so I went with 4 and stuffed myself and do not regret it.
The vibe is fun and relaxing, I will absolutely be back for more tacos and to likely try a drink next time. This is a must stop for tacos in Oakland
… moreThe tacos, especially being 2 for $9 during the happy hour are exceptional, so far being the best tacos I’ve had in Oakland. The corn and flour shell mix is strong and holds up beautifully with great texture, flavor and bite. This is a great solution to the issue of having to double up on store bought corn tacos due to them tearing I see a lot of restaurants use. I tried the Barbacoa, Asada, and Carnitas tacos of the three I would rank them from best to great Barbacoa, Asada, and Carnitas. All of them were great and honestly the Barbacoa and Asada could be tied for best. I would recommend 2-3 tacos for the average person, 2 is good, 3 (if they allow it) would be great. I eat a lot and was very hungry so I went with 4 and stuffed myself and do not regret it.
The vibe is fun and relaxing, I will absolutely be back for more tacos and to likely try a drink next time. This is a must stop for tacos in Oakland
Christopher Beaty
With the amount of taquerias and Mexican restaurants in the area, it’s often difficult to find the motivation to visit a new one. I am glad I took a chance and paid them a visit this past weekend.
Nestled in the former Copper Spoon space, Mesa Maguey specializes in Oaxacan cuisine, so some dishes are familiar, while others are a bit more uncommon at other local eateries. Their salsas and chips were excellent, the tlayuda we shared was like a top notch Mexican pizza, and the memelitas were super flavorful, and like sopes but softer.
The service was a tad on the slow side, but the food will definitely bring me back to this place.
… moreNestled in the former Copper Spoon space, Mesa Maguey specializes in Oaxacan cuisine, so some dishes are familiar, while others are a bit more uncommon at other local eateries. Their salsas and chips were excellent, the tlayuda we shared was like a top notch Mexican pizza, and the memelitas were super flavorful, and like sopes but softer.
The service was a tad on the slow side, but the food will definitely bring me back to this place.
Jeremy Laurin
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Mesa Maguey is a lovely little hometown Mexican spot that totally hit the mark.
I had the veggie burrito and it was incredible — huge, super vegetarian-friendly, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of beans and guacamole. So satisfying without being heavy.
We also shared chips and salsa, which came with three different salsas — all tasty and a nice variety. My friend ordered the pulled pork nachos and absolutely loved them.
Bonus points: they have happy hour every day, which is always a win.
Definitely recommend stopping by if you’re in the neighborhood!
… moreMesa Maguey is a lovely little hometown Mexican spot that totally hit the mark.
I had the veggie burrito and it was incredible — huge, super vegetarian-friendly, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of beans and guacamole. So satisfying without being heavy.
We also shared chips and salsa, which came with three different salsas — all tasty and a nice variety. My friend ordered the pulled pork nachos and absolutely loved them.
Bonus points: they have happy hour every day, which is always a win.
Definitely recommend stopping by if you’re in the neighborhood!
hnnh
If you want a good double date place that is a great ambience, good food, and good service — DON’T come here on a weeknd night.
They seated us in the back. An ugly space with weird paintings on wall and fluorescent lighting. It is a huge different from the cool ambience they have in front but just as loud.
They sat us in corner, so we sadly got horrible service. They had the same poor waitress working 10+ tables in the back. We were neglected. They brought the wrong cheese dish. They didn’t clear our appetizer plates before bringing out our entree plates. And we kept having to get her attention to ask to order our dinner , get utensils etc.
Like just not good service and I’m disappointed. Food was fine but nothing special. My husband loved the cheese though.
This was my second time there – first time was happy hour and I liked it then. But we will not be coming back after such poor service and nothing special food.
Granted people were there and it was a happening spot. But didn’t look like people with good taste. You’re better off elsewhere
See in my photo you see they brought my enteee while leaving an entire huge stack of dishes. We had to explicitly ask to remove them. Again poor service.
… moreThey seated us in the back. An ugly space with weird paintings on wall and fluorescent lighting. It is a huge different from the cool ambience they have in front but just as loud.
They sat us in corner, so we sadly got horrible service. They had the same poor waitress working 10+ tables in the back. We were neglected. They brought the wrong cheese dish. They didn’t clear our appetizer plates before bringing out our entree plates. And we kept having to get her attention to ask to order our dinner , get utensils etc.
Like just not good service and I’m disappointed. Food was fine but nothing special. My husband loved the cheese though.
This was my second time there – first time was happy hour and I liked it then. But we will not be coming back after such poor service and nothing special food.
Granted people were there and it was a happening spot. But didn’t look like people with good taste. You’re better off elsewhere
See in my photo you see they brought my enteee while leaving an entire huge stack of dishes. We had to explicitly ask to remove them. Again poor service.
Andrew Schneider
The cocktails are top notch and so strong it almost had me understanding the Spanish on the menu. The sautéed shrimp dish I had was incredibly tasty and couldn’t get enough of the sauce it was laying in. Beware though that they do not take the tails off the shrimp in that dish, but it is so worth the little bit of extra work.
The enchiladas my partner had were average, so I would not necessarily recommend those, but the menu is full of seemingly great dishes.
… moreThe enchiladas my partner had were average, so I would not necessarily recommend those, but the menu is full of seemingly great dishes.
Deb Smith
The food is 100% on point. Even the beans were delicious, really delicious. Beet starter was great and photo worthy. Drinks were superb, not watered down. Wait staff A+++. We will return!
… moreShaomay
We came here for dinner on a Sunday evening. Everyone was very welcoming. I love the decorations. The food was very delicious and felt so homemade, as in not too oily or too salty. You can taste the care and effort they put into the food. The mole was delicious and chocolatey. The homemade corn flour tortilla was so good. The mezcal drinks were very good and strong enough, as in not too watered down. Their chef is also from Oaxaca and there were plenty of clearly labeled vegetarian options on the menu.
We ordered the Mixtec with mezcal, Mazoteco with mezcal, Ceviche, Mole Rojo De La Casa, and 2 Taco Plate with grilled chicken.
This is a great and fun place for a date or to catch up with friends and family. There is parking in the neighborhood. Checking out was easy and fast. There is parking in the neighborhood and on the streets. I highly recommend. It is important to support these businesses especially during this time.
… moreWe ordered the Mixtec with mezcal, Mazoteco with mezcal, Ceviche, Mole Rojo De La Casa, and 2 Taco Plate with grilled chicken.
This is a great and fun place for a date or to catch up with friends and family. There is parking in the neighborhood. Checking out was easy and fast. There is parking in the neighborhood and on the streets. I highly recommend. It is important to support these businesses especially during this time.
Mike Gongzo
First-time visit. Went with a large group. The service was spot on. They have an amazing bar, well stocked. Atmosphere is light and airy. We ordered the beet salad and the Carnitas plate. Both were well presented, and the flavors were fresh and balanced. Prices are very reasonable. Well worth a visit.
… moreAndres Turner
Great spot! We used the back room for a holiday party and it was excellent! The space is really great; we were 30 and had plenty of space, easily could fit another 8-10 people. Ruben was very responsive when organizing the party/food. The food was so delicious and the drinks are top! What stood out was the service. Romero and Leo were so attentive and fun, and helped keep the vibes very festive. Would highly recommend Mesa Maguey!
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