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Welcome to Isla Restaurant

Isla Restaurant, located in Concord, CA, offers a diverse range of Latinx-owned and women-owned dishes, specializing in seafood options like Gobernador tacos and Isla tacos. The menu also features unique items such as the Isla Trio and a variety of ceviche tostadas. Customers rave about the flavorful tortas and refreshing horchata. With a focus on sustainability, Isla Restaurant provides compostable containers and plastic-free packaging. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food make it a must-visit for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts.

LOCATIONS
  • Isla Restaurant
    2118 Mt Diablo St, Concord, CA 94520, United States
    2118 Mt Diablo St, Concord, CA 94520, United States Hotline: +1 925-822-3996

Introducing Isla Restaurant, a hidden gem located at 2118 Mt Diablo St Concord, CA, specializing in seafood tacos. This Latinx-owned and women-owned establishment offers a wide range of amenities, including wheelchair accessibility, delivery, takeout, and outdoor seating. Isla Restaurant prides itself on being eco-friendly, using compostable containers and plastic-free packaging.

Customers rave about the fresh and flavorful dishes served at Isla. From the Isla Trio featuring shrimp, fish, and quesabirria to the crispy chicken tacos and mixta aguachiles, the menu is full of delicious options. Don't miss out on the octopus taco or the ceviche, both highly recommended by patrons.

One customer, Dorian D., expressed their astonishment at the variety and quality of the dishes, giving Isla Restaurant a glowing 5-star review. Another customer, Joanne M., praises the consistent quality of the food and recommends trying the deep-fried red snapper.

Despite the small size of the establishment, Isla exudes a sense of pride in ownership, with a homestyle feel and a friendly and attentive staff. The owner, Sonja, goes above and beyond to ensure a pleasant dining experience for all guests.

Overall, Isla Restaurant is a must-visit for seafood lovers looking for a memorable and delicious dining experience. Whether you're craving traditional Mexican dishes or innovative seafood creations, Isla has something for everyone.

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Rod D.
Rod D.

Had an outstanding torta al pastor. Probably the best torta I've ever had. Their horchata was very tasty -- sweet, but not too sweet.

Christy T.
Christy T.

Came on a Thursday for dinner and it was pretty quiet. Isla took over for Canasta that was previously here and has the same menu as their Clayton location! We ended up getting 3 tacos - carnitas, al pastor, and the "Isla taco" (carne asada and shrimp) and my husband got the Isla Platter. They bring out chips and salsa first but the food comes out quick after! My main reason for -1 start is it was the regular tacos are $3.75 and the Isla taco which is supposed to be shrimp +carne asada, only came with 1 shrimp but was $6. So an extra $2.25 for 1 piece of shrimp is not worth it that price jump. Otherwise, the service is good with a friendly and attentive staff. A nice place for a casual dinner but I'd stick with just the meat or just the seafood dishes.

Dorian D.
Dorian D.

To be honest, I'm not a big fan of typical Mexican food, but I was hungry and I decided to try this restaurant because of its reviews on Yelp since everyone talks about it. The waiter Samuel recommended the dish called Isla Trio since it has a lot of variety. In this case, I didn't know what to eat and I wanted to try a variety of things. I'm not going to lie. I found a place that is spectacular, the food is very delicious, and the service is like never before. I definitely recommend this place with 5 stars because here, what they don't have, they prepare it for you. Thanks to Samuel for the excellent service.

Joanne M.
Joanne M.

We try to get back to Isla as often as we can. Consistently great delicious food . Deep fried Red Snapper Filete de Pescado, a la plancha (grilled) Filete de Pescado a la empanizado (breaded) Tostada de ceviche depulpo y camaron Tostada de ceviche de Pescado Isla Trio: Shrimp /Fish / quesabirria (birria, a traditional beef stew, with queso (cheese).)

Glenn L.
Glenn L.

Finally got to try the new location, with true sit down service. We heard this place was super busy over the holiday weekend and had a run on lots of items. We ordered the shrimp empanadas, the fish tacos (we went with the more expensive fish option, instead of regular tilapia), and al pastor tacos. The fish tacos were flawless, as usual, Al pastor tacos were solid and the empanadas were really good - three crispy empanadas with a light shrimp filling. Overall, this place will be our go-to for sit-down seafood! We heard about the whole grilled octopus and more.

John S.
John S.

Our family loves Mexican food. We really enjoyed our experience at Isla. They specialize in seafood dishes. Several of the dishes were items you don't normally find on other menus. We liked the Gobernador tacos ($6), which are shrimp and cheese, and the Isla tacos ($6), which are steak and shrimp. If you get the Isla Trio, you get both and a quesabirria taco for $14. We met the owner, Victor, who was really nice. His wife does all of the cooking. Overall, this was a very nice dining experience.

Phil N.
Phil N.

This is a small taco place on Clayton Boulevard. There is a noted pride of ownership in how the couple runs it and in the appearance. All of the food is made to order and has a homestyle feel. They specialize in seafood but have a large menu

Harvey K.
Harvey K.

Isla is a small Mexican restaurant located next to Domino's Pizza and directly across the street from Parma Deli and Izakaya An. It took over the space previously occupied by Splash Tea. This place had been on my list to try for a while. It was highly touted by my buddy and fellow Elite David A. I finally got a chance to try them out on 07/05/2023, when I met David, his wife, and a couple other friends here for dinner. My group had already gotten a table and ordered when I arrived at 5:45pm. The tiny space was clean and cozy. Seating was limited to only a couple tables. After saying hi to everyone, I proceeded to the counter to order. I was greeted by the owner Sonja. She was very friendly and gave me a few recommendations. Ultimately, I settled on a quartet of tacos (birria, pastor, carnitas, and pollo asado). The total, with T/T, was close to $16 ($3 per taco). I looked at my receipt after the meal and Included in the bill was a 3.99% "Service Fee" that was not disclosed up front. I checked and the percentage charged did not match the Clover (PoS system they use) pricing guide I found online. Even though it wasn't much money, I was miffed about the lack of transaction transparency. Sonja brought us water and some chips and salsas. The salsas were freshly made and had a little bit of heat in them. Our food took about 15 minutes to arrive. Portions were moderate. The tacos were street taco size and very tasty. All the meats were juicy and flavorful. I also tried a bite of David's seafood burrita (not burrito). The shrimp and octopus were very succulent. The service we got from Sonja was very good. She checked on us a couple of times and refilled our water. We got a chance to chat with her and found out this is her first restaurant despite many years in the industry. Aside from the hidden fee, this is a good mom-and pop eatery that serves delicious food. It's worth visiting if you are in the area. Minus one star for the lack of transaction transparency. 4 stars. BONUS MATERIAL: - Look out for the hidden "Service Fee". - This place is hard to spot. The only signage is an A-frame out front. - Private parking lot in the back. - Major credit cards accepted.