For eight years, Tacos Oscar has dished out good food and good vibes as one of Oakland’s favorite neighborhood taquerias. It has also become a beloved community hub–a place that hosts local popups, spearheads fundraisers, and provides a safe and welcoming space for its employees and for folks on both sides of the bridge. Tacos Oscar has shown up for this community again and again–now it’s our turn to show up for them.

On June 15th, Tacos Oscar was hit by a devastating financial blow: A data breach at their local bank allowed hackers to steal not just their identity, but more than *$31,000* from the restaurant’s bank account. Small businesses like Tacos Oscar already operate on razor-thin margins, and as the restaurant heads into the slower season, a loss like this makes it almost impossible to pay the bills.

Their insurance was recently able to reimburse them for $10,000 but the rest of the money is gone.

Oscar and Jake don’t like to ask for help–they’ve already cut their own salaries and dipped into personal savings to keep employees paid and the business afloat. But the bank is unwilling to help recover the remaining funds, so I’m asking for your help to support our favorite Taco Bois and to ensure we keep Tacos Oscar up and running.

Whether it's a small donation or simply sharing this message, every bit of support helps keep their bright pink doors open for good.

Thanks for supporting,

Zeina Razek, long time Taco Stalker, friend, and employee of Tacos Oscar