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

$8.00

Pickled Cacahuates

boiled and pickled peanuts in shell, jicama, tajin spice, lime juice, cilantro oilContains Peanuts

$8.00

Totopos Y Guacamole

Handmade corn tortilla chips, guacamole y salsa

$13.00

Totopos & Salsa

Tortilla chips and salsa.

$8.00

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

$16.00

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

$12.00

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

$10.00

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

$10.00

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

$12.00

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

$14.00

Cheese Quesadilla

$12.00

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)

$50.00

Ensalada Picada

Chopped salad of little gem, chicories, radish, apple, avocado, croutons, pumpkin seeds, pecorino & cotija dressingContains Gluten Can be made Vegan

$17.00

Caldo Ranchero

Mushroom & Hominy soup with avocado, radish, cabbage, chile negro oil, heirloom corn tostadas

$20.00

Albondigas De Res Al Chilmole

Beef Meatball in Yucatan black sauce, hard boiled egg, escabeche rojo, salsa chiltomate, rice & tortillas.

$20.00

Mole Del Mercado Con Pollo

Atarjea style red mole with roasted chicken leg, red rice, pickled carrots & tortillas

$20.00

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

$20.00

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

$240.00

KID's Taquitos Dorados

Crispy sweet potato & beans rolled taquitos, crema, ricotta salata, rice, pinto beans

$10.00

Kids Burrito

Small burrito options: plain, add veggie, chicken, carnitas, or carne asada.

$8.00

Kids Quesadilla Plate

cheese quesadilla, rice, beans.Served with orange slices

$8.00

Flan De Coco

Coconut custard flan

$10.00

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

$12.00

Agua Fresca Del Dia

House-made Agua Fresca. Flavors rotate every day!

$5.00

Agua Fresca Oz To - Go

Agua fresca of the day. Flavors change daily!

$18.00

Horchata

House-made HorchataMay Contain traces of Nuts

$7.00

Horchata Magnum ( Oz) To-Go

House-made Vegan HorchataMay Contain traces of Nuts

$25.00

Blanco Y Negro

Iced Coffee with Vegan Horchata. House-made HorchataContains Oat, Toasted coconut milk

$8.00

Blanco Y Negro Magnum ( Oz) To-Go

$30.00

Side Chips

Crispy, golden side order of seasoned chips, perfect for dipping.

$3.00

Side Corn Tortillas

Four or six pieces of side corn tortillas.

$2.00

Side Of Tostadas

Crispy, flat corn tortillas typically topped with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.

$3.00

Side Of Mexican Rice

Traditional Mexican rice with tomato, carrots & fresh corn

$7.00

Side Of Pinto Beans

Vegan

$7.00

Side Of Pinto Beans & Rice

Vegan

$7.00

Side Of Black Beans

Refried Black Beans & epazote

$8.00

Side Of Black Beans & Rice

Black beans and rice, typically seasoned and garnished with cilantro and cotija cheese.

$8.00

Side Of Roasted Veggies

Seasonal Roasted Veggies

$10.00

Side Of Chicken

oz Side Chicken

$13.00

Side Of Pork Carnitas

Shredded pork carnitas, seasoned and slow-cooked until tender.

$15.00

Side Of Carne Asada

Served with Caramelized Onions

$18.00

Side Of Avocado

$3.00

Side Of Guacamole

Avocado, Onion, Cilantro, Serrano & Lime

$8.00

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)

$50.00

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

$240.00

Catering Taquitos ( Pc)

Rolled crispy corn tortillas filled with sweet potato, topped with crema, cheese and salsa arbolGF, V upon request

$48.00

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

$16.00

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

$20.00

Agua Fresca Oz To - Go

Agua fresca of the day. Flavors change daily!

$18.00

Blanco Y Negro Magnum ( Oz) To-Go

$30.00

Horchata Magnum ( Oz) To-Go

House-made Vegan HorchataMay Contain traces of Nuts

$25.00

Cantinero Snack

Cantinero, Peanuts, Pepitas, Garbanzos, Totopos, Spicy Lime ChileContains Peanuts

$8.00

Pickled Cacahuates

boiled and pickled peanuts in shell, jicama, tajin spice, lime juice, cilantro oilContains Peanuts

$8.00

Totopos Y Guacamole

Handmade corn tortilla chips, guacamole y salsa

$13.00

Totopos & Salsa

Tortilla chips and salsa.

$8.00

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

$12.00

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

$10.00

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

$10.00

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

$12.00

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

$14.00

Cheese Quesadilla

$12.00

Ensalada Picada

Chopped salad of little gem, chicories, radish, apple, avocado, croutons, pumpkin seeds, pecorino & cotija dressingContains Gluten Can be made Vegan

$17.00

Caldo Ranchero

Chicken & tomato soup w/ Mexican rice, potato, romanesco cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, avocado, cilantro oil, tortillas, salsa Oaxaquena

$20.00

Mole Del Mercado Con Pollo

Atarjea style red mole with roasted chicken leg, red rice, pickled carrots & tortillas

$20.00

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

$18.00

KID's Taquitos Dorados

Crispy sweet potato & beans rolled taquitos, crema, ricotta salata, rice, pinto beans

$10.00

Kids Burrito

Warm tortilla filled with options like veggie, chicken, carnitas, or carne asada.

$8.00

Kids Quesadilla Plate

cheese quesadilla, rice, beans.Served with orange slices

$8.00

Flan De Coco

Coconut custard flan

$10.00

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

$12.00

Agua Fresca Del Dia

House-made Agua Fresca. Flavors rotate every day!

$5.00

Horchata

House-made HorchataMay Contain traces of Nuts

$7.00

Blanco Y Negro

Iced Coffee with Vegan Horchata. House-made HorchataContains Oat, Toasted coconut milk

$8.00

Side Chips

Crispy, golden side order of seasoned chips, perfect for dipping.

$3.00

Side Corn Tortillas

Warm corn tortillas, option of or pieces.

$2.00

Side Of Tostadas

Crispy, flat corn tortillas typically topped with beans, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.

$3.00

Side Of Mexican Rice

Traditional Mexican rice with tomato, carrots & fresh corn

$7.00

Side Of Pinto Beans

Vegan

$7.00

Side Of Pinto Beans & Rice

Vegan

$7.00

Side Of Black Beans

Refried Black Beans & epazote

$8.00

Side Of Black Beans & Rice

Black beans and rice with cilantro, typically including a light garnish of queso fresco.

$8.00

Side Of Roasted Veggies

Seasonal Roasted Veggies

$10.00

Side Of Chicken

oz Side Chicken

$13.00

Side Of Pork Carnitas

Shredded pork carnitas, seasoned and slow-cooked until tender.

$15.00

Side Of Carne Asada

Served with Caramelized Onions

$18.00

Side Of Avocado

$3.00

Side Of Guacamole

Avocado, Onion, Cilantro, Serrano & Lime

$8.00

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