Oakland's famous tostada is back. Cenaduria Elvira is opening near Jack London Square
Elvira Varela is opening her first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Jack London Square on Feb. 21 after running a popular East Oakland backyard food operation since the COVID-19 pandemic.
East Bay's 2025 food scene featured classic reopenings, community-driven restaurant relaunches, Michelin-starred newcomers, and rising regional cooks expanding into traditional spaces.