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Join us as we celebrate the rich, vibrant cultural history and developing landscape of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, California in our Un-Cinco de Mayo taco tour.
Why? Because we can enjoy ourselves, eat, turn up AND uplift the truth for the people who experience it...and Oakland and the Fruitvale have gotten such a bad wrap that we are going to turn that around here!
This tour starts at the Fruitvale BART Station and we'll peruse a 6-block radius in the heart of the Fruitvale neighborhood, you'll have the opportunity to appreciate locals and businesses and the food, art, sights and relationships they have built over decades in partnership with community members, local government and developers.
Along the way we'll visit the best taquerias in the Fruitvale neighborhood - arguably the best tacos in the Bay Area. If you're a taco lover then this is a local mecca with over 17 taquerias in one square mile - it's taco heaven!
By the end of this walking tour you'll be able to sample different styles and types of tacos (depending on your preference), develop a palate for different salsas and toppings, get to know the culture and history of the Fruitvale District, and finally have the best taco of your life (in our opinion) .
What's included when you book a spot on the tour:
- Food and drink (Try taco dishes at each taqueria we visit, *Alcohol not included) - 2-hour walking tour with time to eat, shop and relax - A culturally-competent Tour Guide sharing cultural and historical gems - Fun conversation with other Bay Area locals
Groups of 10+ people are preferred but individual travelers are always welcome. Please contact Acacia WoodsChan at acacia@ethnicties.org to book your tour or if you have any questions.
