THE LEAD VERDICT
THE PARTICULARS
THE LEAD VERDICT
THE PARTICULARS
THE WORD ON THE STREET
“Too early to say.”
No verdicts filed yet. We set a standfirst at five — yours would be the first.
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THE LEAD VERDICT
“ok their horchata latte was actually inspired - creamy rice drink mixed with espresso and that perfect cinnamon note, like it balanced both traditions really nicely”
“they dont have a real espresso setup just basic drip coffee which didnt live up to the creative potential their beverage menu couldve had”
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“the breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs chorizo and hash browns was perfect hangover food - hearty flavorful and they do it all day which is crucial for weekend brunch emergencies”
“no mimosas or breakfast cocktails to round out the brunch just basic sodas and agua frescas”
“legit weekend breakfast quesadilla wiht chorizo and eggs is crispy outside melty inside - perfect for sharing OVER morning cocktails idk”
“like no mimosa or BRUNCH cocktail menu which seems like tehy're missing out on weekend morning dining cant complain”
“tehy use fresh stuff - pico de gallo tastes like it was chopped this morning and the black beans have that texture that means they're not from a can smh”
“portions are so enormous like it sounds good but you end up wasting a ton of food when you can't finish a burrito the size of your arm”
“breakfast burrito is MASSIVE and stuffed with perfectly scrambled eggs crispy bacon, hash browns that stay crunchy inside teh tortilla - legit hangover cure material”
“they charge extra for avocado on everything which feels kinda petty when you're already paying berkeley prices”
“the carne asada burrito taught me what beef is supposed to taste like - tender and flavorful without needing to hide behind a ton of sauce”
“rice was kinda mushy like it'd been sitting under the heat lamps too long”
“the carnitaaas were done right - slow cooked pork shoulder that was crispy on the edges and fall apart tender on the inside wiht those traditional mexican spices and proper technique big time”
“ngl teh hot sauce selection was just basic red and green salsas without the complexity youd find at more actual authentic taquerias yikes”
“the carne asada burrito was MASSIVE and packed with tender seasoned steak rice beans and fresh guac - exactly what i want from a burrito, no weird fancy stuff”
“the chips tasted stale like theyd been sitting under a heat lamp for hours which sucked because the rest of the food was fresh”
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1446 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
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