NIDO’s BackYard Menu (Update 2025)
NIDO's BackYard in Oakland offers a vibrant beer garden and cocktail bar experience with a Mexican twist. With a diverse menu featuring vegan and vegetarian options, this Latinx-owned spot caters to a wide range of palates. The cozy outdoor seating area is perfect for enjoying happy hour specials or a leisurely dinner. Customers rave about the flavorful potato appetizer, delicious tacos, and refreshing drinks. While some dishes may not meet expectations, the creativity and variety on the menu shine through. The colorful decor and friendly service create a fun and inviting atmosphere, making NIDO's BackYard a top choice for a lively dining experience. Be prepared for a bustling crowd, especially on weekends, and enjoy the unique flavors and textures that this spot has to offer.
NIDO's BackYard (Oak St) [POS]-allday
Cantinero Snack
Cantinero, Peanuts, Pepitas, Garbanzos, Totopos, Spicy Lime ChileContains Peanuts
Pickled Cacahuates
boiled and pickled peanuts in shell, jicama, tajin spice, lime juice, cilantro oilContains Peanuts
Totopos Y Guacamole
Handmade corn tortilla chips, guacamole y salsa
Totopos & Salsa
Tortilla chips and salsa.
Queso Contigo
It's BACK!The BackYard's house-made queso dip!Smoked cheddar and gouda cheese dip, poblano & red bell pepper, onion, korean red chile and spices. Topped with chipotle sauce and pickled jalapenos. Served with crema, salsa and chips.Allergies: allium, dairy, soy
Tostada De Tinga
Chicken-chipotle tinga heirloom corn tostada, refried black bean, cabbage,avocado, crema, ricotta salata, salsa macha con cafeContains: dairy, avocado, pumpkin seeds, sesame, allium
Verduras Rostizadas
Seasonal roasted veggiesGet it served as:Taco Plate: tacos with salsa Oaxaquena, avocado, pumpkin seeds rice, pinto beansOllita- rice, pinto beans, salsa casera, avocado, pumpkin seeds, cilantro and house made corn tortillasBurrito: Flour tortilla, rice, black beans, guacamole, crema fresca, salsa verdeOur rice and beans are veganPlease let us know if you have any allergies
Pollo Rostizado
Roasted achiote marinated chickenGet it served as:Taco Plate: tacos with salsa Oaxaquena, pickled onions, rice, pinto beansOllita- rice, pinto beans, salsa casera, avocado, cilantro and house made corn tortillasBurrito: Flour tortilla, rice, black beans, guacamole, crema fresca, salsa verdeOur rice and beans are veganPlease let us know if you have any allergens
Carnitas De Puerco
Confit-style pork shoulder carnitasGet it served as:Taco Plate: tacos, salsa verde, onion-cilantro, lime, rice, pinto beansOllita- rice, pinto beans, salsa casera, avocado, cilantro and house made corn tortillasBurrito: Flour tortilla, rice, black beans, guacamole, crema fresca, salsa verdeCarnitas Taco Kit: Confit-style pork shoulder, chicharron, pickled carrots, coleslaw, pico de gallo, salsa verde habanera, tortillasOur Mexican rice and beans are veganPlease let us know if you have any allergies
Carne Asada
Grilled beef steak and caramelized onionsGet it served as:Taco Plate: tacos, salsa frita de chile puya, pico de gallo, lime, , rice, pinto beansOllita- rice, pinto beans, salsa casera, avocado, cilantro, lime and house made corn tortillasBurrito: Flour tortilla, rice, black beans, guacamole, crema fresca, salsa verdeContains Gluten / Cross-contaminationOur rice and beans are veganPlease let us know if you have any allergens
Cheese Quesadilla
Pachanga Taco Platter ()
Get your Taco Platter for your fiesta!!! This platter consists of a dozen tacos, choose from different filling options. (Veggies, Carnitas, Chicken, Braised Beef)
Ensalada Picada
Chopped salad of little gem, chicories, radish, apple, avocado, croutons, pumpkin seeds, pecorino & cotija dressingContains Gluten Can be made Vegan
Caldo Ranchero
Mushroom & Hominy soup with avocado, radish, cabbage, chile negro oil, heirloom corn tostadas
Albondigas De Res Al Chilmole
Beef Meatball in Yucatan black sauce, hard boiled egg, escabeche rojo, salsa chiltomate, rice & tortillas.
Mole Del Mercado Con Pollo
Atarjea style red mole with roasted chicken leg, red rice, pickled carrots & tortillas
Media Quesabirria
An NBY must-order - Triple flour tortilla quesadilla, filled w/ braised chile-spiced beef, onion, cilantro, & cheese.Served with beef consomme, limes, crema, & salsa de chile piquin.~Serves - people~allergies: wheat gluten, soy, sesame seeds, allium, dairy
Fiesta Package For -
Perfect for family gatherings and office parties. Serves - peopleIncludes:Choice of protein (Carnitas, Grilled Chicken, Veggies or Carne Asada +)Pan of VeggiesPan of Pinto BeansPan of Mexican RiceEnsalada Picada served with cotija cheese dressing or lemon vinaigrette (Vegan) dozen of our housemade tortillasBag of totopos chipsGuacamoleSalsa, Pico de Gallo, Cilantro/Onions, Limes
KID's Taquitos Dorados
Crispy sweet potato & beans rolled taquitos, crema, ricotta salata, rice, pinto beans
Kids Burrito
Small burrito options: plain, add veggie, chicken, carnitas, or carne asada.
Kids Quesadilla Plate
cheese quesadilla, rice, beans.Served with orange slices
Flan De Coco
Coconut custard flan
Pot De Creme De Chocolate Y Bunuelo De Viento
Mexican chocolate, peanut caramel, vanilla whipped kafir cream, vanilla rosette fritter contains peanuts, gluten, eggs, dairy
Agua Fresca Del Dia
House-made Agua Fresca. Flavors rotate every day!
Agua Fresca Oz To - Go
Agua fresca of the day. Flavors change daily!
Horchata
House-made HorchataMay Contain traces of Nuts
Horchata Magnum ( Oz) To-Go
House-made Vegan HorchataMay Contain traces of Nuts
Blanco Y Negro
Iced Coffee with Vegan Horchata. House-made HorchataContains Oat, Toasted coconut milk
Blanco Y Negro Magnum ( Oz) To-Go
Side Chips
Crispy, golden side order of seasoned chips, perfect for dipping.
Side Corn Tortillas
Four or six pieces of side corn tortillas.
Side Of Tostadas
Crispy, flat corn tortillas typically topped with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.
Side Of Mexican Rice
Traditional Mexican rice with tomato, carrots & fresh corn
Side Of Pinto Beans
Vegan
Side Of Pinto Beans & Rice
Vegan
Side Of Black Beans
Refried Black Beans & epazote
Side Of Black Beans & Rice
Black beans and rice, typically seasoned and garnished with cilantro and cotija cheese.
Side Of Roasted Veggies
Seasonal Roasted Veggies
Side Of Chicken
oz Side Chicken
Side Of Pork Carnitas
Shredded pork carnitas, seasoned and slow-cooked until tender.
Side Of Carne Asada
Served with Caramelized Onions
Side Of Avocado
Side Of Guacamole
Avocado, Onion, Cilantro, Serrano & Lime
Pachanga Taco Platter ()
Get your Taco Platter for your fiesta!!! This platter consists of a dozen tacos, choose from different filling options. (Veggies, Carnitas, Chicken, Braised Beef)
Fiesta Package For -
Perfect for family gatherings and office parties. Serves - peopleIncludes:Choice of protein (Carnitas, Grilled Chicken, Veggies or Carne Asada +)Pan of VeggiesPan of Pinto BeansPan of Mexican RiceEnsalada Picada served with cotija cheese dressing or lemon vinaigrette (Vegan) dozen of our housemade tortillasBag of totopos chipsGuacamoleSalsa, Pico de Gallo, Cilantro/Onions, Limes
Catering Taquitos ( Pc)
Rolled crispy corn tortillas filled with sweet potato, topped with crema, cheese and salsa arbolGF, V upon request
Queso Contigo
It's BACK!The BackYard's house-made queso dip!Smoked cheddar and gouda cheese dip, poblano & red bell pepper, onion, korean red chile and spices. Topped with chipotle sauce and pickled jalapenos. Served with crema, salsa and chips.Allergies: allium, dairy, soy
Media Quesabirria
An NBY must-order - Triple flour tortilla quesadilla, filled w/ braised chile-spiced beef, onion, cilantro, & cheese.Served with beef consomme, limes, crema, & salsa de chile piquin.~Serves - people~allergies: wheat gluten, soy, sesame seeds, allium, dairy
Agua Fresca Oz To - Go
Agua fresca of the day. Flavors change daily!
Blanco Y Negro Magnum ( Oz) To-Go
Horchata Magnum ( Oz) To-Go
House-made Vegan HorchataMay Contain traces of Nuts
Cantinero Snack
Cantinero, Peanuts, Pepitas, Garbanzos, Totopos, Spicy Lime ChileContains Peanuts
Pickled Cacahuates
boiled and pickled peanuts in shell, jicama, tajin spice, lime juice, cilantro oilContains Peanuts
Totopos Y Guacamole
Handmade corn tortilla chips, guacamole y salsa
Totopos & Salsa
Tortilla chips and salsa.
Tostada De Tinga
Chicken-chipotle tinga heirloom corn tostada, refried black bean, cabbage,avocado, crema, ricotta salata, salsa macha con cafeContains: dairy, avocado, pumpkin seeds, sesame, allium
Verduras Rostizadas
Seasonal roasted veggiesGet it served as:Taco Plate: tacos with salsa Oaxaquena, avocado, pumpkin seeds rice, pinto beansOllita- rice, pinto beans, salsa casera, avocado, pumpkin seeds, cilantro and house made corn tortillasBurrito: Flour tortilla, rice, black beans, guacamole, crema fresca, salsa verdeOur rice and beans are veganPlease let us know if you have any allergies
Pollo Rostizado
Roasted achiote marinated chickenGet it served as:Taco Plate: tacos with salsa Oaxaquena, pickled onions, rice, pinto beansOllita- rice, pinto beans, salsa casera, avocado, cilantro and house made corn tortillasBurrito: Flour tortilla, rice, black beans, guacamole, crema fresca, salsa verdeOur rice and beans are veganPlease let us know if you have any allergens
Carnitas De Puerco
Confit-style pork shoulder carnitasGet it served as:Taco Plate: tacos, salsa verde, onion-cilantro, lime, rice, pinto beansOllita- rice, pinto beans, salsa casera, avocado, cilantro and house made corn tortillasBurrito: Flour tortilla, rice, black beans, guacamole, crema fresca, salsa verdeCarnitas Taco Kit: Confit-style pork shoulder, chicharron, pickled carrots, coleslaw, pico de gallo, salsa verde habanera, tortillasOur Mexican rice and beans are veganPlease let us kno
Carne Asada
Grilled beef steak and caramelized onionsGet it served as:Taco Plate: tacos, salsa frita de chile puya, pico de gallo, lime, , rice, pinto beansOllita- rice, pinto beans, salsa casera, avocado, cilantro, lime and house made corn tortillasBurrito: Flour tortilla, rice, black beans, guacamole, crema fresca, salsa verdeContains Gluten / Cross-contaminationOur rice and beans are veganPlease let us know if you have any allergens
Cheese Quesadilla
Ensalada Picada
Chopped salad of little gem, chicories, radish, apple, avocado, croutons, pumpkin seeds, pecorino & cotija dressingContains Gluten Can be made Vegan
Caldo Ranchero
Chicken & tomato soup w/ Mexican rice, potato, romanesco cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, avocado, cilantro oil, tortillas, salsa Oaxaquena
Mole Del Mercado Con Pollo
Atarjea style red mole with roasted chicken leg, red rice, pickled carrots & tortillas
Chilaquiles Rojos Tronadores Con Chorizo
Crispy corn tortillas w/ chile de arbol salsa, choice of scrambled or fried egg, red pork chorizo, crema, avocado puree, cotija cheese, onion, cilantro, refried pinto beans.Allergies: allium, dairy, avocado, eggsVegan option: available with cashew crema and roasted vegetables instead of chorizo
KID's Taquitos Dorados
Crispy sweet potato & beans rolled taquitos, crema, ricotta salata, rice, pinto beans
Kids Burrito
Warm tortilla filled with options like veggie, chicken, carnitas, or carne asada.
Kids Quesadilla Plate
cheese quesadilla, rice, beans.Served with orange slices
Flan De Coco
Coconut custard flan
Pot De Creme De Chocolate Y Bunuelo De Viento
Mexican chocolate, peanut caramel, vanilla whipped kafir cream, vanilla rosette fritter contains peanuts, gluten, eggs, dairy
Agua Fresca Del Dia
House-made Agua Fresca. Flavors rotate every day!
Horchata
House-made HorchataMay Contain traces of Nuts
Blanco Y Negro
Iced Coffee with Vegan Horchata. House-made HorchataContains Oat, Toasted coconut milk
Side Chips
Crispy, golden side order of seasoned chips, perfect for dipping.
Side Corn Tortillas
Warm corn tortillas, option of or pieces.
Side Of Tostadas
Crispy, flat corn tortillas typically topped with beans, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
Side Of Mexican Rice
Traditional Mexican rice with tomato, carrots & fresh corn
Side Of Pinto Beans
Vegan
Side Of Pinto Beans & Rice
Vegan
Side Of Black Beans
Refried Black Beans & epazote
Side Of Black Beans & Rice
Black beans and rice with cilantro, typically including a light garnish of queso fresco.
Side Of Roasted Veggies
Seasonal Roasted Veggies
Side Of Chicken
oz Side Chicken
Side Of Pork Carnitas
Shredded pork carnitas, seasoned and slow-cooked until tender.
Side Of Carne Asada
Served with Caramelized Onions
Side Of Avocado
Side Of Guacamole
Avocado, Onion, Cilantro, Serrano & Lime