Savor the flavors of The Town! From neighborhood gems to Michelin star restaurants, explore Oakland’s global culinary offerings during the 10 days (March 20-30) of Oakland Restaurant Week 2025.
Nido's Backyard is Oakland's first margarita garden! Focused on Mexican cuisine, all our dishes are made from scratch, including our tortillas and salsas.
During Restaurant Week, we’ll be featuring dishes that bring the comfort of home, along with one of our chef’s specialties—MOLES!
Lunch Specials: 11 AM – 3 PM Main + Dessert + Non-Alcoholic Drink
Dinner Specials: 4 PM – 9 PM (Fridays & Saturdays open until 10 PM) Main + Dessert + Non-Alcoholic Drink
MENU:
MAIN
MOLE DEL MERCADO CON POLLO Atarjea style red mole w/ roasted chicken leg, red rice, pickled carrots & tortillas *Contains Sesame Seeds, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Gluten*
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PIPIAN ROJO CON VEGETALES Red chile & pumpkin seed sauce, with roasted carrots, beets, potatoes, cauliflower, red onion, cashew crema, served with red rice & tortillas *Contains Sesame Seeds, Cashews*
Welcome to your Backyard. Tucked just off the Oakland waterfront, The Backyard is where tacos, margaritas and fun all intersect inside repurposed shipping containers set atop an abandoned parking lot.
Offering a menu of seasonal, share-friendly Mexican cuisine and an agave-driven cocktail menu, The Backyard is a place to relax, share time with friends, and enjoy the world-famous Oakland weather. Well-behaved dogs and humans of all ages are welcome.
DescriptionNido's Backyard can do events from 20-200 people. Meetings, birthdays, weddings, fundraisers, etc. Full service food, beverage, staffing. Open year-round. All outdoors, heated and covered private event spaces.
Space NotesChoose between:
Main dining room
La Plaza
Adelina's bar
or
La Fiesta Table
