5 Tacos & Beers – Mexican
This vibrant social hub pulses with the energy of a neighborhood fiesta, where the smoky aroma of charred al pastor and sizzling carne asada drifts through an atmosphere of clinking glasses and lively conversation. Guests find comfort in soul-warming bowls of rich, slow-simmered pozole and zesty tortilla soup before diving into street-style tacos and golden elote dusted with chili and lime. It is a spirited destination where bold Mexican flavors meet the refreshing chill of a craft brew, creating an experience that is both festive and deeply satisfying.
1175 Solano Avenue, Albany CA 94706 https://5tacos.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse
Diet fit at 5 Tacos & Beers
Dairy-Free at 5 Tacos & Beers
5 Tacos & Beers in Albany has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole & Chips and Chips & Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at 5 Tacos & Beers
5 Tacos & Beers in Albany has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole & Chips, Esquite and Vegetarian Tortilla Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at 5 Tacos & Beers
5 Tacos & Beers in Albany has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carne Asada Taco and Frijoles Refritos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at 5 Tacos & Beers
5 Tacos & Beers in Albany has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole & Chips, Chips & Salsa and Margarita de la Casa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at 5 Tacos & Beers
5 Tacos & Beers in Albany has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole & Chips, Esquite and Vegetarian Tortilla Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at 5 Tacos & Beers
5 Tacos & Beers in Albany has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Margarita de la Casa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at 5 Tacos & Beers
5 Tacos & Beers in Albany has 7 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Esquite, Carnitas Taco and Frijoles Refritos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at 5 Tacos & Beers
5 Tacos & Beers in Albany has 7 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole & Chips, Esquite and Vegetarian Tortilla Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at 5 Tacos & Beers
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Quesabirria Plate | 71.5 g | 32.8 g |
| Vegetarian Tortilla Soup | 50.8 g | 32.2 g |
| Elote | 43.6 g | 30.5 g |
| Chicken Enchiladas | 30.3 g | 29.1 g |
| Carnitas Taco | 31.7 g | 25.1 g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 13.1 g | 24.7 g |
| Arroz Rojo | 64.1 g | 19.1 g |
| Guacamole & Chips | 16.4 g | 18.4 g |
| Frijoles Refritos | 5.8 g | 16.5 g |
| Veggie Enchiladas | 27 g | 14.9 g |
| Mexican Coke | 16.8 g | 11.9 g |
| Chips & Salsa | 44.1 g | 6.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Thursday - Monday
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
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Menu
Soups
- Pozole con Cerdo - $12: Hominy corn, pork ribs, cabbage, radish, lime Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - $12: Shredded chicken, tomato, corn, mozzarella, queso fresco, tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro, lime Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Tortilla Soup - $10: Tomato, corn, mozzarella, queso fresco, tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro, lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Guacamole & Chips - $10: House-made corn chips, fresh guacamole, salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa - $7: House-made corn chips, salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote - $8: Mexican street corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, queso fresco, chili piquin, lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esquite - $8: Boiled corn cup, mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, chili piquin, lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Carne Asada Taco - $5: Grilled flank steak, grilled onions, cilantro, salsa de molcajete Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco - $5: House pork carnitas, curtido red onions, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Taco - $5: Marinated pork, grilled onions, fresh pineapple, cilantro, salsa de chile Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescado Asado Taco - $6: Grilled rock cod fish, pico de gallo, cucumber, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulpo Asado Taco - $7: Grilled octopus, grilled onions, garlic salsa, microgreens Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Enchiladas - $16: Two enchiladas, shredded chicken, mozzarella, salsa verde, queso fresco, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Enchiladas - $15: Portobello mushrooms, mixed veggies, cashew or mozzarella cheese, salsa verde, queso fresco, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesabirria Plate - $18: 3 Beef quesabirria, consome, rice, beans, queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Arroz Rojo - $4: Rice with red peppers and tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frijoles Refritos - $4: Refried beans with pork chorizo, onions, cilantro, queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Margarita de la Casa - $12: Tequila, lime juice, agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Aguas Frescas - $4: Choice of Pineapple, Strawberry, or Horchata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mexican Coke - $4: Bottled cane sugar cola
Frequently Asked Questions about 5 Tacos & Beers
- Is 5 Tacos & Beers dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. 5 Tacos & Beers has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole & Chips and Chips & Salsa.
- What can I eat at 5 Tacos & Beers on a dairy-free diet?
- Guacamole & Chips and Chips & Salsa carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does 5 Tacos & Beers have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole & Chips and Chips & Salsa.
- What is the highest-protein dish at 5 Tacos & Beers?
- Quesabirria Plate, at roughly 32.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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