Quesabirria and late-night tacos
Griddle, foil, consomé cup, done. The birria here is the reason people drive in from Oakley at 9pm on a Friday.
Counter-service taqueria doing the unglamorous, essential work: fresh tortillas, properly charred al pastor, salsa bar that actually has heat. Cash-friendly and fast.
Bright, dependable and startlingly consistent — the Brentwood spot that quietly caters half the office parks in East Contra Costa. Breakfast until 2pm.
A butcher counter that turned into one of the best BBQ lunches in the county. Tri-tip is cut to order; get there before the 1pm sellout.