Bar César – Mexican
Vibrant energy pulses through this spirited haunt, where the air is bright with the zest of fresh citrus and the rhythmic shake of expertly crafted agave cocktails. Guests find sanctuary in a glass, whether sipping a smoky, salt-rimmed Paloma or a spicy, ginger-infused gimlet that dances on the palate with bold, unexpected heat. From the tropical sweetness of a Sandia de Oaxaca to the sophisticated depth of a Brooklyn, every pour celebrates a mastery of mixology in a space designed for lingering conversations and spirited nights.
4039 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland 94611 https://barcesar.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Praised for its reliable lunch service, guests find the portions adequate for a satisfying midday meal with friends. Reviewers highlight the approachable atmosphere as a suitable setting for casual social gatherings, noting the straightforward experience for those seeking a consistent spot for a group lunch.
Menu
- Margarita Classico - $14: Tequila Blanco, Lime, Cointreau
- Margarita Del Jefe - $16: Rotating Premium Tequila, Lime, Cointreau
- Paloma - $15: Tequila Blanco, Pamplemousse Rose, Lime, San Pellegrino Pompelmo
- Chili Ginger Gimlet - $15: St. George Green Chili Vodka, Housemade Ginger Shrub, Lime
- Sandia de Oaxaca - $15: Mezcal, fresh watermelon, Cointreau, lime
- Desert Rose - $15: Mezcal, Lime, Housemade Ginger Shrub, St-Germain Elderflower
- Diablita - $15: Mezcal, Tequila Reposado, Lime, Averna, Mint, Jalapeño Tincture
- Caught in the Rain - $15: tequila, pineapple, coconut, habañero, lime
- Saturno - $15: Gin, Lemon, Orgeat, Passion Fruit, Peychaud's Bitters
- Brooklyn - $16: Highwest Double Rye, Dry Vermouth, Bigallet China China, Maraschino, Amaro
- House Sangria - $14: Seasonal Fruit, Red Wine, Brandy
- '17 Cava, Avinyo "Brut Reserva", Spain - $13
- NV Cava Rosé, Biutiful "Brut", Spain - $13
- ’21 Macabeo, Destinos, La Mancha, Spain - $10
- ’23 Savoie Blanc, André & Michel Quenard, Savoie, France - $13
- ’23 Albariño, Sete Cepas, Rías Baixas, Spain - $13
- '23 Verdejo, Palacio de Bornos, Rueda, Spain - $12
- ’20 Chardonnay, Talley Vineyards, San Luis Obispo coast, CA - $14
- ’24 La Bernarde, "Le Hauts du Luc", Côtes de Provence, France - $12
- '23 Orange, Jean-Michel Dupré, "Le temps des Oranges", Beaujolais, France - $14
- ’21 Carmenere, Los Morros, Central Valley, Chile - $10
- ’17 Syrah, Morgan "G17", Santa Lucia Highlands, California - $14
- ’20 Pinot Noir, Lucky Rock, “Country Cuvée", California - $14
- ’21 Malbec, Lola Mora, Mendoza, Argentina - $13
- ’21 Red Blend, Lyeth, Sonoma County, California - $15
- NV Champagne (1/2 bottle), Coutier "Tradition Grand Cru", France - $40: 70% pinot noir, 30% chardonnay. Full and long with crisp apple fruit notes and toasty notes
- NV Rosé Champagne (1/2 bottle), Paul Bara "Grand Cru", France - $50: Fresh red berry and blood orange, juicy and expansive with slow-building spiciness
- NV Crémant de Limoux, Mouscaillo "Brut Nature", France - $28: Baked bread and citrus notes
- '21 Arneis, Rosanna Sandri "Stella Dorata", Langhe, Italy - $32: Notes of pear, apricot and chamomile
- '18 Burgundy, Héritiers du Comte Lafon "Mâcon-Villages", France - $32: Lively, fresh expression with citrus and melon notes
- '20 Sancerre, Sylvain Bailly "Chêne Marchand", France - $52: Concentrated and racy old-vine sauvignon blanc with citrus and tropical fruits
- '18 Savenniéres (chenin blanc), Ch. d'Epiré "Spéciale", France - $40: Exotic, aromatic, full bodied, unfiltered, aged in chestnut barrels. Great acid, dry finish, and soft honey flavors
- '20 Bandol Rosé. Domaine Tempier, Provence, France - $54: Age worthy and complex
- '18 Amarone della Valpolicella, Campagnola, Veneto, Italy - $44: Dense and dark berries, coffee and bitter chocolate
- '20 Beaujolais, Dominique Piron "Grand Cras", Morgon, France - $32: Classic gamay with juicy fruit and earthy notes
- '19 Burgundy, Camus-Bruchon "Bourgogne", France - $38: Black cherries, spices, soil and smoke
- '18 Châteauneuf du Pape, Vieux Télégraphe "La Crau", France - $110: Bold, complex, concentrated, and silky
- '20 Dolcetto d'Alba, G.D. Vajra, Piemonte, Italy - $36: Dark fruit and rose notes, lighter body
- '21 Garnacha, Granito del Cadalso, Vinos de Madrid, Spain - $32: Floral and wild berry fruit notes, good acid and concentration
- '19 Mencia, Raùl Pérez "Ultreia St. Jacques", Bierzo, Spain - $36: Juicy fruit, woodsy, floral, refined tannins
- '20 Pinot Noir, Ramsay, North Coast, California - $32: Raspberry, cherry, and bramble notes
- '15 Rioja, Viña Santurnia "Reserva", Spain - $40: Powerful and nuanced with well integrated oak and exotic secondary notes
- Negra Modelo, Mexico - $7
- Lagunitas IPA, California - $8
- Laughing Monk Sour, San Francisco - $8
- Sincere, Dry Apple Cider, California - $8
- Pineapple Tamarind Sour, San Francisco - $8
- Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, Mexico - $8
- JuneShine Hard Kombucha, California - $8
- Erdinger Weissbier (NA), Germany - $8
- Housemade Passionfruit Soda - $5
- Housemade Pomegranate Lemonade - $5
- Mexican Coke - $5
- Q Ginger Ale - $4
- Q Club Soda - $4
- Fentiman's Ginger Beer - $4