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1841 EUCLID AVE.BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA. 94709

510-549-1460

Open Monday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

3576 Mount Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, California. 94549

925-298-5394

Open Monday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

🇲🇽 Did you know? – Berkeley

Featured on Food Paradise: El Talpense Berkeley was spotlighted on the Travel Channel’s Food Paradise episode “Paradise University.”

Student favorite: Located at 1841 Euclid Ave, the restaurant is a go-to lunch stop for UC Berkeley students and faculty.

Heritage cooking: Many recipes come directly from the founders’ hometown of Talpa de Allende, Jalisco, preserving authentic Mexican flavors.

Customer-loved perks: Locals appreciate the weekday happy hour with complimentary chips and salsa.

🇲🇽 Did you know? – Lafayette

New to the neighborhood: The Lafayette location opened in September 2024, revitalizing the former Lavash space with a modern Mexican twist.

Warm and festive atmosphere: Its vibrant red-orange interior, papel picado décor, and cozy patio bring a lively Jaliscan spirit to the East Bay.

Taco Tuesday: Weekly specials on tacos and Victoria beer have quickly become a community favorite.

Family-owned legacy: Just like the Berkeley location, the menu draws from family recipes passed down through generations.