Oakland Latin American Restaurants

Romantic

1. La Taza de Cafe

Neighborhood: Grand Lake

good.  My hostess came often enough to make sure I was doing fine. 5)  Cozy.  If you eat upstairs....  It's totally romantic.  God, I can't wait to bring someone special here...  A kiss here, a kiss...

2. Platano

Neighborhood: Downtown Berkeley

noise comes to you); waitresses may confuse "No black beans please" with "Black beans please".  Romantic atmosphere: no Price: low...

3. Cafe De La Paz:…

Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

and boasts a second-story view of the Berkeley streets.  While it doesn't sound like much, the hills at night make a wonderfully romantic backdrop, all twinkling in the dim light of evening. Combined...

More Romantic in Latin American Restaurants »

Wine Selection

1. La Taza de Cafe

Neighborhood: Grand Lake

and mushroom mix.  Excellent!  I also recommend the salad with the mango slices and manchego cheese.  I like the wine selection and the tranquilo was my favorite sangria.    The flamenco upstairs...

2. Cafe De La Paz:…

Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

as well as on the floor or could it be that I just love the food... well it was both!)  The quality of the food is always ordered by organic grocers and the wine selection is pretty decent for Spanish...

3. Cockadoodle Cafe

Neighborhood: Old Oakland

however.  There are other selections on the menu that are interesting as well. My main issue with this place is consistency.  Sometimes the food is spot on, and other times, less so.  Service also can...

4. Maiz Restaurante

enchiladas, platanos con crema y frijol fritos... not a big menu but there's enough choices... they've got a selection of agua frescas (no liquor license) we had the salvadorean chicken tamales, platanos...

More Wine Selection in Latin American Restaurants »