Mile Limit Eats: Best Takeout in Berkeley’s International Marketplace

(Within a 1-Block Walk)

Our little stretch of West Berkeley is packed with some of the best takeout around. Whether you’re grabbing Persian kebabs or Spanish tapas, you’re just steps away from a great bottle of wine to go with it. Stop by while you’re picking up dinner and let us help you find the perfect pairing.

Below are some of our favorite takeout spots within one block of the shop, plus wine recommendations to match.

  • La Marcha Tapas Bar

    📍 La Marcha, 2026 San Pablo Ave.
    A lively homage to Spain’s tapas culture, La Marcha serves bold flavors like albóndigas (ibérico meatballs) and patatas bravas (spicy potatoes). Don’t skip their paella para llevar (takeout paella) for a festive meal.

    🍷 Wine Pairing:

    Red: 2020 Vinos En Voz Baja 'Costumbres' Garnacha – Juicy strawberry vibes for chorizo & paprika

    Pet-Nat: 2023 Populis Nero d'Avola – Chill this sparkling red for croquetas.

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  • El Patio

    📍 El Patio, 2050 University Ave.
    El Patio brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican and Venezuelan street food to Berkeley, offering a lively takeout experience. Their hand-crafted arepas, such as the Reina Pepiada filled with shredded chicken and avocado, are a must-try.

    🍷 Wine Pairing:

    Red: 2023 Mersel 'Red Velvet' Blend – Tempranillo-Syrah swagger for arepas.

    White: 2021 Los Frailes Monastrell Blanco for the tacos.

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  • Middle East Market

    ​📍 Middle East Market, 2054 San Pablo Ave. Offering a taste of Persian cuisine, Middle East Market provides an array of takeout options. The Koobideh Wrap, featuring a skewer of seasoned ground beef with pickles, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lettuce, and yogurt sauce, is a flavorful choice.

    🍷 Wine Pairing:

    Red: 2020 Domaine des Tourelles Carignan – Garrigue herbs mirror ghormeh sabzi

    White: 2022 Thymiopoulos Xinomavro Rosé – Rosewater notes meet fesenjan

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  • Luca Cucina Italiana

    📍 Luca Cucina Italian, 2057 San Pablo Ave.
    Luca serves traditional dishes like their homemade Lasagna, layered with slow-cooked beef and pork ragu.

    🍷 Wine Pairing:

    Red: 2022 Bodegas Vatan 'Triton' Tinta de Toro – Power for porchetta

    White: 2021 Klein Amoskuil Qvevri White

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  • Babette

    ​📍 Babette, 2033 San Pablo Ave.
    Babette offers a seasonally inspired menu with unique pizzas perfect for takeout. Each pizza is crafted with care, ensuring a flavorful experience at home.

    🍷 Wine Pairing:

    Red: 2021 Stoka 'Izbrani Teran' – Tart cherry zing vs. pepperoni grease

    White: 2023 Edgar Brutler 'Sefu' Blanc

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  • Heads & Tails BBQ

    ​📍 Heads and Tails Barbecue, 2121 San Pablo Ave.
    Specializing in Tex-Mex inspired barbecue, Heads and Tails Smoked Brisket Plate is a Mile Limit favorite. Their menu also features a variety of smoked meats available by the pound, perfect for creating a customized feast at home.

    🍷 Wine Pairing:

    Red: 2019 Great Heart Red Blend – Sunbaked Swartland fruit for burnt ends

    White: 2020 Monastery 'Tvrdos' Vranac – (Red, but chillable for spice relief)

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