Tacos · Birria · Aguas frescas
Tacos the way Mamá makes them
Tortillas pressed by hand every morning, meat off the trompo, and salsas from the family recipe book. Eat in, take out, or order online for pickup.
Hours
- Tuesday to Thursday
- 11am to 9pm
- Friday and Saturday
- 11am to 10pm
- Sunday
- 10am to 8pm
- Monday
- Closed
House favourites
Full menu
Al pastor$4.50
Pork marinated in achiote and chiles, cut straight off the trompo, with pineapple.
Quesabirria$15
Slow-braised beef and melted cheese in a crisp tortilla, with consomé for dipping.
Baja fish$5.50
Beer-battered rockfish, chipotle crema and cabbage slaw.
Carne asada$5
Grilled skirt steak, guacamole and pickled red onion.
Three generations, one comal
Lupita Morales started La Palma with her mother's recipes and a single griddle. Fifteen years on, her daughters run the kitchen, the tortillas are still pressed by hand, and the salsa verde hasn't changed a bit.
Lupita Morales, owner
What people say
“The best al pastor in the East Bay, and the salsa bar alone is worth the trip.”
“Quesabirria with the consomé on a cold night. Nothing better.”
“Friendly, fast and the tortillas are clearly made right there. Our Friday spot.”
Hungry?
Order ahead for pickup, or come in and grab a seat at the salsa bar.