I usually don't leave reviews but this place is soooo good. Chile verde 10/10 Tortas 10/10…read moreCleared the plateeeeeeeeee

The restaurant is hidden in a corner full of other businesses next to it. Kind of hard to locate…read moresince I didn't see a name on the outside of the restaurant. Food is delicious! The salsa is actually spicy and good! Everything looked delicious on your menu and it was really hard to decide what to order. Server suggested I try the enchiladas de Comal which wasn't a disappointment. These enchiladas are a traditional way of how Mexico makes their enchiladas. Not the typical baked enchiladas. They tasted like the ones that I make at home for my family, which I really enjoyed that I could order them without making the mess in the kitchen at home. There is indoor seating and outdoor seating. Very clean restaurant and music playing in the background. I'd definitely come back if I want good traditional Mexican dish that I don't feel like cooking myself

Since Cut the Crab shut down and got replaced El Rodeo we've been wanting to try it out. We were…read moresurprised that the layout stayed the same. We showed up right before the lunch rush and got seated pretty promptly. We were offered drinks and our food orders were taken pretty promptly which was great. The service was incredible and it was a full team effort as we had several different people helping us out. The food was delicious. The cowboy chicken was grilled perfectly and my wife's burrito was very filling. We're sad it took us this long to experience El Rodeo but we definitely plan to be back as their menu looked incredible.

Tex-Mex served by friendly staff in a welcoming space, with familiar and comforting staples…read morereminiscent of places like La Casita and my childhood favorite, La Milpa (in Milpitas). Enjoy complimentary chips and salsa while you peruse the lunch or dinner menus. Chile verde here is perfect, as is the chicken and rice soup.

Playa Azul -- Where Food Meets Genuine Human Connection As…read moresoon as we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and friendliness by Mauricio while we bobbed our heads to Hall and Oates' "Maneater" playing in the background -- followed by "Funky Little Beat" by Connie. We knew immediately this was our vibe. We sat down and read through the menu. A lot of dishes I wasn't familiar with, so naturally I defaulted to what I knew -- quesadilla de camarón. My wife did the smart thing and asked for recommendations. Mauricio suggested three dishes and she chose the last one- I think it was because something about tequila . When it was my turn, I proudly placed my order. Without missing a beat, Mauricio looked at me and said, "Bro, you can get that anywhere -- you should try this." He began describing the dish, then pointed to his dad sitting patiently at a corner table. "That's his invention." No more words needed. I said sold. Our dishes arrived and we immediately moved them to the center of the table so we could share both. I had the seafood fajitas -- shrimp, fish, fajita vegetables, and the most tender, flavorful pulpo I've ever had. All the seafood was cooked perfectly: tender but not falling apart. But the octopus and the sauce were something special. Chef Jose came to check on us and I told him about the pulpo. His eyes lit up as he began describing his preparation process -- then he said, "You want to see?" He walked me right into his kitchen and showed me the octopus being prepared. That moment alone was worth the visit. By the time we returned to our table, the restaurant had started to fill up. We continued enjoying our food, including the handmade soft tortillas that came with my dish -- don't sleep on those. Chef Jose stopped by again, sharing more stories, more passion, more of himself. Before we even finished eating, we were already planning our next visit for happy hour and dinner with the family. This is a perfect example of what Will Guidara calls Unreasonable Hospitality -- unexpected, personalized, and genuinely human. Mauricio and Chef Jose aren't just running a restaurant. They're sharing something they love, and you feel it in every bite and every interaction. Thank you, Mauricio and Jose. We'll be back.

A neat family-owned spot with authentic tasting Mexican seafood dishes! My mom and I shared two…read moredishes and a free chips and salsa. The Fajitas de Mariscos came with tons of seafood in a savory sauce. It came with rice w/corn and beans. We also had the Camarones Costa Azul which was jumbo shrimp wrapped with bacon in a savory tomato sauce + cheese. Definitely a heavy dish but pretty tasty! I really liked the homemade tortillas here; they were so soft and went well with the shrimp and fajitas. Prices are in the higher end but portions are also huge! There seemed to be just a husband and wife when we dined. They were very welcoming and helpful with explaining the menu. Place was very spacious with lots of seating.

Closed? It was open on May 30, 2026. Out of tamales, like many places that have tamales stuck on…read morethe side of the menu, I had a shrimp dinner, but wasn't too enthused. Five shrimp, with the shells still on them, dagnab it. Peeling them off got all the sauce off the shrimp and onto my fingers. That's assuming I could get the shells off, which was true for only three of them. The rest I had to pick up and eat the meat out from inside the shells, yech. Rice and beans lukewarm and mediocre, though the plate was hot.

This place is open but it's called Omega on the outside but still has the name of the old…read morerestaurant on the menu. Very pricey . Went before dj which was setting up as we were leaving. Looks like they have a dj and band which I am assuming will be extremely loud due to concrete flooring . Offered free chips and salsa . Salsa very spicy and they did not have another option . A they have a full bar but only offered mixed drinks from a limited list . Asked for a Moscow mule and no go so ordered a pear lychee martini instead . Very lychee lol offers sushi rolls but only shrimp and salmon options . Seafood plate was delicious and filling but only provided 3 tortillas. You need to pay for more if needed . Due to pricing will not be back .

Taqueria Los Gallos is one of my go-to spots and they deserve 5 stars! The drive-thru is super…read moreconvenient, and the service is always great. Everyone is friendly and always has a smile on their face, which makes the experience even better. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and the portions are generous. My favorites are the pastor tacos and the ceviche tostada--both are delicious and never disappoint!

My family used to enjoy coming here, but lately the quality has really slipped. The carnitas, which…read moreused to be a highlight, now taste like something you'd pick up pre-made from a local big-box warehouse store--bland, lacking that slow-cooked depth and crispiness you expect from good carnitas. It's a noticeable downgrade. The homemade flavor is gone... On top of that, the portions have definitely gotten smaller. For the same price, you're getting less food and less flavor, which makes it hard to justify coming back. There are too many good taquerias in the area to settle for something that feels like it's cutting corners. Hoping they turn things around, but for now, it's disappointing.

I went back to Tacos Papo after a little over a year, and wow, what a difference! They have…read moreexpanded the place and done a huge renovation. I was honestly amazed by the new vibe and atmosphere. They've made it into a really nice place to sit down, relax, and enjoy your food. We were originally planning to just get takeout, but after seeing the new setup, we decided to stay and have dinner there. We ordered the grilled chicken tacos with everything and Jarritos, which was a great combo. Both of my kids and I really enjoyed the food! The staff were friendly and the service was great. My only small complaint is that their phone line gets really busy. I was trying to order ahead and had to call several times because it would say the line was busy and hang up. Overall, great experience and a huge improvement from the last time I visited. We'll definitely be back!

Tried ordering a simple bean and cheese burrito with rice, but between the heavy communication…read morebarrier with the cashier and the overwhelming echo of screaming kids in the restaurant, the ordering process was a total headache. I gave up and opted for a plain cheese quesadilla instead just to end the interaction. We also ordered the Hot Cheeto burrito. When the food arrived, there was no sauce or salsa included on the side and after looking around the entire dining area, there wasn't a salsa bar or a single bottle to grab anywhere. Serving dry quesadillas and heavy burritos without salsa is sad. Honestly, Taco Bell tastes better and at least gives you sauce. Completely disappointing experience, and we won't be coming back.

The service was great, and the food is very filling and the environment is very chill…read more The cocktail menu looked very refreshing. We decided to take it easy and ordered a Coke & Shirley temple. Appetizers- You have to order the wings. I decided to order the sauce on the side since my partner doesn't do spice all that much but just the wings alone.. WOW. Those were rich & tasty. The food was delicious. Next time, I'll have to order some salsa for my main dish since I forgot to ask since I do like some heat on my dish. Besides that, I'd come back here again. Alambre & Chimichangas perfectly cooked

This review is only for the small banquet room in the back, behind the bar. Our group had a…read morefundraiser event recently and there were about 50 people that attended. I can't say enough good things about the staff that took care of us. Jessica, Pepe, and the manager Luis ensured that our event ran smoothly. Jessica took care of our drink orders and Pepe made sure the food Buffett was regularly replenished. Both of them constantly cleaned up around the cocktail tables, ensuring that the area stayed presentable throughout the event. The Mexican always has great pricing on drinks so the guests enjoyed a variety of them. The food was delish and everything served was not only pretty to look at but also tasty. They also let us use their mic and speaker system, which I think is a plus. All in all we loved having our event at the Mexican and would recommend this venue to anyone wanting to host an intimate event.

Best Mangonada around in Union City and Hayward! There are a few that compares to this…read moreestablishment but not better! We've tried the Elote [ street corn] which also is pretty good! This place is always poppin and lively when we came in. Service is also pleasant and fast everytime. Will definitely have to try other items in the menu.

I have only ever left 5-star reviews because I love supporting small businesses, but after tonight,…read morewe will no longer be supporting this spot. We have been loyal regulars here for a long time, coming at least once a week. Honestly, the main reason I kept coming back and always tipped well, even when the staff was sometimes just whatever, is because the guy who owns it is always so nice, friendly, and works incredibly hard. Unfortunately, his wife handled things tonight, and the service was absolutely horrible. We ordered a steak burrito, and let me tell you, the meat was completely inedible. It was just pure gristle in every single bite, to the point where we couldn't even chew it and only ate about a fourth of it. They also forgot to give us salsa with our chips. When we called to let them know about the meat, his wife started chopping up meat on her end, arguing with me, and insisting the food was perfectly fine and fresh. My wife, who is visibly 8 months pregnant, actually walked the burrito back into the restaurant just to show her the gristle. Because the lady said to bring it back show her. Instead of making it right or offering a simple switch for a chicken burrito like my wife had asked, she completely lacked empathy and flat-out said, "I can't remake your burrito." I called back to ask what could be done to fix this, and she started telling me to stop yelling at her. I wasn't yelling at all, my other baby was screaming in the background because my wife left the house to try and get the food fixed. She then hung up the phone on me. Apparently, she told my wife she even consulted her husband before refusing to fix it. It is so unfortunate that a business we supported weekly would treat regulars this way, but they have officially lost customers for life. The owner also said she was going to reply to me on here. Waiting for an explanation of how you turned away an 8 month pregnant lady?

Really great food and service Appreciate that the manager…read morelikes to keep order of people ordering from the front and then getting a table. She polices this and ensures that individual people are able to sit and eat their food rather than be forced to wait for a table or eat outside. Food came super fresh and salsa were fantastic

I finally tried Los Carnalitos yesterday! I remember seeing this place from FeedMeiMei's video (I…read morethink if I remember correctly). I've had this place bookmarked for a year now, and I went there yesterday at 10am to get some food to go. I was greeted by a lady there. She was friendly and complimented my dress. I got a Carne Asada Taco, Al Pastor Taco, and a Gringa. I asked if they had chips and salsa, but she said they do have salsa but no chips. That's different. I've never been to a Mexican spot that didn't have chips. The place looked clean and vibrant. There were plenty of parking in the plaza. There were plenty of seating as well. Maybe it was still early so no customers were there when I was there. After waiting for about 5 mins, she brought me my bag of food. She complimented my look and bid a good day. So sweet & nice! I enjoyed the food when I got home. Everything was very yummy! The meats along with the veggies were all super tasty. The green salsa had a nice kick to it. The cucumber (?) slices were refreshing. I think I found a new fave Mexican spot! Just need to get some chips from a store! Lol :)

I have been coming here for years since this particular location is convenient and also because…read morethey are the biggest Pinata location. Years past, we were on the quest to try all of their locations and this one won our unofficial rating scale in various areas. Food was always great, large portions, reasonable prices and above all friendly service. Then I stopped coming here....COVID, life....and here we are again. We were going to throw a surprise birthday party and we needed a central location that was able to accommodate a group our size. I went weeks prior to see if this was going to be possible since I remembered that they had a large room in the back for semi to private events. I had also used the area in the past for lunch meetings but wanted to make sure that the space was still available. I spoke with Nico and from the start the ease in organizing a surprise birthday lunch was easy. He told me the different options available in hosting a buffet style type of lunch or having guests select choices from a pre-determined menu. Once you let him know your selection of items for the select choices, he will type it up for you to have it ready for your guests. He didn't tell me that I needed to do this, but I opted in making my own menu document since I wanted to make it personalized, use color and also have the selections in English and Spanish to accommodate our guests. Their menu is so ample and they have a lot of choices and many non-meat and meat selections. I personally am partial to the Super Famoso Burrito (Wet), its my go to and the one that I almost always get when ordering. Nico was quickly available via text during the process to answer any questions. The day of the party, he was there and when I entered the restaurant with the birthday man, he knew what to do. Our invited guests were already waiting in the back room with the curtain drawn. I didn't have to tell Nico that we were there for the surprise party. Nothing was ruined. He led us to the back for us to be seated and surprised our birthday man was!! Staff was excellent, super friendly and professional, helping to serve all of our needs. Parking can get a little tricky depending on the time and day if you want to park right in front. There is plenty available but because the restaurant is in a strip shopping center, the surrounding shops are also busy too but you will find parking. Our guests that had never been to La Pinata before commented on how much they liked the food, service and the restaurant itself. I know people from our party will be coming back and I know for sure I will too! Thank you Nico and everyone else for ensuring that the surprise birthday celebration lunch was perfect!

- Top Shelf Price, but Not a Top Shelf Experience…read more La Piñata Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar 39136 Paseo Padre Pkwy Fremont, CA 94538 Sunday, August 2, 2026 - approximately 2:00 PM I stopped by La Piñata in Fremont this afternoon while I had some time to spare. I figured I would sit down, relax, enjoy a margarita, and possibly order something else while I waited. I ordered the Top Shelf Margarita. It arrived with the standard orange and lime garnish, but overall the drink was just OK. For something advertised as "Top Shelf," I expected more flavor, a smoother drink, and something that actually felt premium. It wasn't bad, but it definitely wasn't memorable either. The chips and salsa were also disappointing. The chips were basic, and the salsa really lacked flavor. There was nothing distinctive, fresh-tasting, spicy, or memorable about it. For a Mexican restaurant, I expect the salsa to be one of those first things that gets your attention, but this one was very plain and underwhelming. The bigger issue, though, was the service. After receiving my margarita, I was ready to order something else. When I tried to get assistance, I was told I needed to wait. I could understand that if the restaurant had been extremely busy, but it really wasn't. That made the interaction feel even more unnecessary. When a customer is sitting there ready to spend more money and place another order, being told to wait without much attentiveness doesn't create a very welcoming experience. At that point, between the average margarita, bland chips and salsa, and the service, I decided I really didn't want to order anything else. yeah I'm beyond with this OK actually Two stars . Nothing was completely terrible, but nothing stood out enough to make me want to return based on this visit. For a restaurant that has been around for years, I expected much better flavor and a much stronger level of service. The ambiance is not what I expected from the Mexican restaurant.