Cholita Linda

Restaurant · Latin AmericanOakland

No dishes marked gluten free

42 dishesmenu read 9 Novcholitalinda.com

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Same menu as Cholita Linda, read once for every branch.

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Tacos

Cholita Taco Trio$17.35
Any three tacos of your choice. Add plantains (3 pcs) or yuca fries (3 pcs).
Baja Fish Taco$4.95
Crispy fried fish, salsa roja, cabbage slaw, baja crema.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)
Pollo Taco$4.95
Spit-roasted free range chicken, salsa roja, onions, cabbage slaw, baja crema.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)
Carne Asada Taco$4.95
Steak, chipotle salsa, onions, cabbage slaw, baja crema.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)
Carnitas Taco$4.95
Slow braised pork, chipotle salsa, onions, cabbage slaw, baja crema.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)
Tofu Taco$4.95
Seasoned organic tofu, salsa roja, cabbage slaw, baja crema.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)

Sandwiches

Cubano$14.50
Pulled pork shoulder, black forest ham, mustard, pickles, aioli and Swiss cheese on grilled French bread.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)
Papito$14.95
Steak, plantains, caramelized onions, organic arugula, aioli and Swiss cheese on grilled French bread.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)
Chica Pica$14.50
Marinated chicken, slaw, chipotle aioli, and Swiss cheese on grilled French bread.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)
Asado$14.50
Peruvian style roast beef, caramelized onions, organic arugula, aioli and jack cheese on grilled French bread.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)
Lechon$14.50
Pulled pork shoulder, sweet potato, salsa criolla, organic arugula, aioli on grilled French.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)
Papito Tofu$14.95
Seasoned organic tofu, plantains, caramelized onions, organic arugula, aioli and Swiss cheese on grilled French bread.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)

Salads

Ensalada$9.95
Organic mixed greens, black beans, crispy tortilla strips, salsa, crema, cotija cheese, light vinaigrette.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)

Plates

Pollo Cholita$15.65
Free range boneless chicken thighs with Cholita's signature blend of herbs and spices served with rice, choice of beans, organic salad and…
Pescado Frito$15.65
Fried fish topped with salsa criolla served with rice, pinto or black beans, organic salad and plantains.
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)
Picadillo Plate$14.95
Stewed Niman Ranch ground beef with peppers, tomatoes, onions, Spanish olives and raisins served with rice, black or pinto beans, plantains…
Chicharron Pollo$15.65
Crispy pieces of free range chicken thighs topped with salsa criolla served with rice & pinto or black beans, organic salad and plantains.

Sides

French Fries$4.50
Crispy, golden-brown fries seasoned with Cholita's unique blend of spices.
Plantain Chips$5.50
Sweet Potato Fries$4.50
Crispy sweet potato fries seasoned with Cholita's signature spices.
Chips & Guac$7.95
Crispy tortilla chips served with creamy guacamole made from ripe avocados and Cholita's signature spices.
Plantains$5.50
Sweet, golden plantains fried to perfection, with a caramelized exterior and a tender interior.
Rice & Black Beans$6
Fluffy rice served with savory black beans, seasoned with Cholita's blend of herbs and spices.
Tostones con Picadillo$6.95
Crispy tostones topped with flavorful picadillo, featuring seasoned ground beef and a blend of herbs, served with a side of zesty dipping…
Kids Quesadilla$5.50
Chips & Salsa$6
Crispy tortilla chips served with a vibrant, fresh salsa made from ripe tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.
Rice & Pinto Beans$6
Fluffy rice served with hearty pinto beans, seasoned with Cholita's blend of herbs and spices.
Pico de Gallo$3
Fresh pico de gallo made with ripe tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Small Black Beans$3
Savory black beans slow-cooked with spices.
Yuca Frita$6.50
Crispy yuca fries, golden and perfectly fried, with a crunchy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior.
Chips$3
Crispy tortilla chips, lightly salted.
Small Pinto Beans$3
Savory pinto beans, seasoned and slow-cooked for rich flavor.
Hot Sauce
Guacamole$4.95
Creamy guacamole blending ripe avocados with zesty lime, cilantro, and a hint of spice.
Small Rice$3
Fluffy, perfectly cooked rice seasoned with a hint of flavor.
Small Organic Salad$4.15
Fresh organic salad with garden greens, juicy tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers, drizzled in a light, zesty dressing.
Side of Tortillas (4)$2.50
Chicharron Side$6.95
Aji Amarillo$1
Aioli
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)

Desserts

Maizena de Coco$4.50
Coconut maizena, light and fluffy, offering a subtly sweet flavor with a hint of tropical richness.
Churros$5.95
Golden churros, crispy outside and soft inside, coated in cinnamon sugar.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists churro): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (order.cholitalinda.com)

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Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	4923 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
Area	East Bay
Kind	Restaurant · Latin American
Phone	+1 510 5947610
Website	cholitalinda.com
Menu read	9 Nov 2026 from cholitalinda.com
Hours	Monday11am–10pm Tuesday11am–10pm Wednesday11am–10pm Thursday11am–10pm Friday11am–10pm Saturday11am–10pm Sunday11am–10pm
Map	Open in Google Maps

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Questions about Cholita Linda

Does Cholita Linda have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Cholita Linda coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Cholita Linda open?

Monday: 11am–10pm. Tuesday: 11am–10pm. Wednesday: 11am–10pm. Thursday: 11am–10pm. Friday: 11am–10pm. Saturday: 11am–10pm. Sunday: 11am–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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