Recipes from Guerrero, Mexico
Hand-made in Oakland by True Maiz Warriors

Las Guerreras Cocina is a family-owned, women-led kitchen based in Old Oakland’s historic Swan’s Market. We proudly serve the bold, soulful flavors of Guerrero, Mexico a place where coastal abundance, mountain traditions, and ancestral recipes come together to tell a story. We specialize in tamales, pozole, barbacoa, and comida costeña. Each dish is made with deep intention and the kind of love only a family can cook with. This isn’t just food - it’s our legacy.

Our journey took us from selling tamales in the mercados of Guerrero to the streets of the Bay Area, where our community grew and our dream kept rising. In 2019, Las Guerreras Cocina became a reality when we opened our first restaurant. Our foundation remains rooted in culture and resistance, built with the same hands that rolled tamales for $2 on Mission Street in San Francisco.

Las Guerreras is more than a place, it’s a feeling. The beaches, mountains, and vibrant culture of Guerrero inspire everything we do. We carry that spirit in every masa we shape, every broth we simmer, and every bite we serve. Our mission is simple: to create connection, joy, and community one plate at a time.

— Ofelia & Reyna Maldonado
Las Guerreras