Need to update my review since my latest visit was underwhelming. I guess consistency is not the greatest. Burrito was not as good, ordering was difficult due language barriers, and place could use some cleaning up. No wonder Chipotle acrosss the street was packed and this place just had a few customers. Don't think I will be returning. read more

Only had a fish taco, it was very good. Affordable and clean facility. Came in, went to the counter, was greeted nicely and the fish order was referred back to the kitchen. A few minutes later, Freshly cooked fish came out to person whom assembled the taco. Added some chips and a small container of salsa to my platter and all was good. read more

When I first walked in the place, I noticed the bar had different brands of tequila. Makes sense! Then I noticed that it was designed like a Chipotle, but far better than Chipotle. LOL Very good burritos, I must say!! As my husband & I were eating our burritos, I then noticed the Spanish music playing. It's actually very welcoming, for those coming, because, that's what you want right? Burritos/tacos. Duh lol. Another thing that makes sense. Spacious place too. Will come again soon. read more

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Quick easy yummy food. Great lunch spot never been there for dinner but they also have a bar making margaritas. Very nice inside. Cute simple. The tacos are my favorite taco salad is OK and I haven't tried anything else other than that but I'll be back. read more

I am so honored to be the very first customer at Cinco TacoBar! When I walked in I was immediately wowed by the colorful and clean restaurant and was very warmly greeted by the owners. So, what sets Cinco apart? Corn tortillas made right in front of you, an insane amount of toppings to choose from and a full bar. Oh, and parking. Always a plus. I enjoyed a salpicon taco piled high with veggies and guacamole ($3.25 for the taco and $2.25 for the guacamole) and also chips on the side with their incredible salsas. Cinco means five which apparently translates to five stars on Yelp and a high five from me! read more

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The fish tacos were bomb!!! We got everything on it and it was soo good. Place was clean and service was fast. read more

Cinco TacoBar - Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Livermore, California

Lots of parking and extremely clean inside. Staff very nice. Make your items your way, which is always good.

The food is very expensive, it is not the best I've ever had but it's not the worst either. You pay for literally everything including chips which should really be complimentary or included because prices are astronomical. Perhaps it's the inflation or rent... service is non existent really. You order over the counter and met with reluctant teenagers. The place is conveniently located by Target so there's plenty of parking spaces and it's never really crowded. read more

We picked up some food for dinner... Hubby said the Al Pastor was the best he has had ... he ordered a burrito. I got 2 Tacos...a Carne Asada, and a Carnitas. Great small tortillas, both meats were good. Side of rice had a flavorful kick. We will definitely return for the yummy Al Pastor! read more

Found this place on a whim and it was pretty good. I really enjoyed the fresh corn tortillas made right in front of you! They were very intent on putting the right items in your taco and took time and care. The food was really good! read more

Everything tastes so fresh, the tortillas appear to be hand made and heated up before selecting your ingredients for tacos. A good selection of meats that were quality. I ordered 2 tacos that came with complimentary chips and salsa (about $4/taco) Also, I don't normally get cheese sauce but getting their cheese sauce on the side to dip chips in was delicious! They have a full bar, indoor and outdoor seating and menu has burritos, quesadillas, kids burrito, etc. I will be back. read more

Great food great customer service by Jyoti Excellent salsa, taco, burritos and homemade drinks. Everything is made fresh daily and it shows!! read more

Very Delicious and very friendly. Got a steak burrito and came back and got 3 steak tacos. All about the flavor, and there is plenty. The ladies who helped me were really nice and welcoming. I will be returning. read more

quite literally the best mexican food i've ever had. i have tried so many different asada fries and this place KILLED it beyond belief. So cheap for the amount of food they give you and it's completely customizable so you can also stack the topping. i asked for guac and he gave me a MOUNTAIN of guac, so so so delicious. 100% recommend read more

Great fresh tacos at a reasonable cost. All of the meats are fresh and prepare daily, as well as the condiments and sides that go on the dishes. The enchilada dinner was delicious and I tried cheese, beef and brisket burritos. read more

Great tacos. Caritas and brisket are awesome (imo) Tortillas are made in front of you and best I've had! If you like spicey. Habenero sauce is tasty. read more

Definitely one of the best Mexican places in the area. Sort of a rich man's chipotle at a slightly higher price point. Also has great margaritas for only $8 - mas tequila pod favor. Absolutely delicious food, only knock is that the workers seemed extremely depressed and totally killed my Saturday night vibe. 4 stars read more

Cinco TacoBar - Mexican Near Me - Livermore, California

Best taco in the East Bay. We went on a Sunday and it was not crowded. The tortillas are fresh and gluten free. They are thick and substantial enough to hold up to the taco which is full of deliciousness. We tried the carnitas which was not greasy, not fatty and not salty. Which is what we normally find when we order carnitas. The tomatoes are ripe and fresh and so is the lettuce and cilantro. That's all we ordered but we'll definitely be back. read more

Came to inquire for Man Vs. Fries, stayed for the Papa Loca. While we were deciding, they were making tortillas by hand in front of us. Melted my heart and made me feel at home. Got the Papa Loca to split as we weren't very hungry. It was, quite honestly, unexpectedly superb. Get everything in it, you won't regret it. The combo of everything together made it tie together nicely. The sour cream almost tasted like crema. We were thoroughly stuffed. The horchata was better than average - not a lot of sentiment at the bottom if you like that kind of thing. The place was pretty dead at 3:30 on a Wednesday. I'm sure this place gets crazy especially with the bar later in the day. read more

Cinco TacoBar - Papa Loca - Mexican Near Me - Livermore, California

Fast counter service, nice selection of meats and sides, a single taco plus side of chips and salsa filled me up! Used Yelp to find when we stopped in Livermore. read more

Good food friendly staff. But... I ordered 36 tacos and asked for a half tray of rice and beans. Guess what a half tray of rice costs...$45! And beans...$45! I knew this place was a little pricey and I'm willing to pay for good food. But that's not inflation that's robbery. read more

Good food, got the $12.95 buritto and you pick the ingredients. I asked for guacamole, but had no idea this was an extra cost, almost $4 extra! Now my burrito and a hibiscus drink came out to almost $22, extra 4% if you pay by cc. I did provide a tip on top. A little too pricey for most. read more

Visited this location after a long morning at the Livermore outlets, and it definitely hit the spot! The Yelp pictures convinced me to visit, and thankfully the food held up to expectations. This isn't your usual hole-in-the-wall taqueria. Upon entering you'll be greeted by a very contemporary interior featuring colorful Mexican-inspired artwork and nice (somewhat hipster lol) seating. I ordered a vegetarian dutch crunch torta and my friend got a pollo asada salad bowl. The vegetarian option includes guacamole which makes up for not having a "protein". The worker kindly informed me that the rice contained chicken broth after noticing I was vegetarian. All orders come with a side of complimentary nachos. The ingredients were very fresh and the food was extremely filling which justified the the price (~$11). The only knock I can think of is that there were no "memorable" flavors that would bring me back, the hot (orange) and mild (red) sauce were rather bland. read more

Cinco TacoBar - Mexican Near Me - Livermore, California

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This place is absolutely amazing! I am so glad we found this gem! Homemade Tortillas! Best Mexican food I have had since Cancun! read more

Cinco TacoBar - Mexican Near Me - Livermore, California

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Great food - fresh and made to order! Quick service, reasonably priced and lots of parking.

This was my first experience coming to Cinco TacoBar and I can say it was amazing! Our food came out so quickly I was astonished! It was the perfect temperature to eat right away and it all tasted fantastic! Our groups favorite was the papa loca which is beef, sour cream, quac and some assortments on top of waffle fries! It was a meal and a half and I was still had plenty to eat even after I shared with everyone else! And all of the food is really inexpensive! Everything is made right there at the restaurant! You can watch them out the tortillas cut out and put on the grill/stove top! And some of the plates even appear to be homemade! This restaurant has friendly vibes and I would recommend to anyone who is looking for good quality, Mexican food! read more

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visited this place to one of my trips to fedex . loved the vibes. easy to order mexican food. Service is fast. their hibiscus drink is one of my favs. read more

Cinco TacoBar - rice bowl - Mexican Near Me - Livermore, California

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I have been here several times! They always deliver great food, large amounts & it is made fresh. I also love that they have homemade tortillas! They are amazing! I mean who doesn't love homemade tortillas! All the staff is so nice and the atmosphere is relaxed and always clean read more

Cinco at Bayfair is probably my 2nd favorite Mexican spot in the bay. I was THRILLED to see it pop up on the restaurant search in Livermore. Ingredients always taste and feel (texture) fresh. Everything I've tried is full of flavor without being too salty. They have pickled onions! Yummmmmeh Th dining area in this location is much larger than its San Leandro counterpart, so you can bring the fam. My favorite meat is the asada. Brisket is also good. All the salsas are tasty. Haven't had the nerve to order the papas (seasoned fries with a bunch of toppings) yet, but I aspire to it one day. read more

I love Cinco TacoBar!! I usually go to the location in San Leandro however I was in the Livermore area and I was looking for a place to eat so I went to the Livermore location this time. The Livermore location is a lot bigger than the San Leandro location. There is definitely a lot more seating. The food at the Livermore location and San Leandro location appeared to be the same to me. I ordered a bowl with the fresh tortillas on the side. I absolutely love their fresh tortillas. I think they are my favorite part of the meal. Overall, the bowl was delicious as usual (it tasted the exact same as the San Leandro location). The portions were good as well, I think the Livermore location actually gave me a tiny bit more food than the San Leandro location (unless I ordered more food without realizing it). The workers were friendly as well! Overall, I definitely recommend going to Cinco TacoBar if you are looking for some great food. I recommend either location, however I like how the Livermore location has more seating. I will definitely come back to this location if I am in the area (and hungry) again! Enjoy! Simona read more

Cinco TacoBar - I made a taco from my bowl - Mexican Near Me - Livermore, California

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Note: This is somewhere between an authentic Mexican taqueria and Chipotle. This is a perfect taqueria for the average suburbanite who took 2 years of Spanish in high school and feels authentic because they can say "gracias" and "tacos" with an inflection. It is ok and has a lot of potential, but not quite there. It is an order and sit type of place, a la Chipotle where you tell people exactly what you want on your burritos/tacos/tortas and they make in front of you. It is nice because you can see how fresh the food is, and I have to say it was pretty fresh. While being fresh, it didn't quite pack a punch with flavor. I had the pulled beef as it looked a bit more moist than the carne asada. The burrito was a good size, they throw a little cup of pretty watered down salsa and chips on a tray for you. Overall was full, not fully satisfied. My main gripe was I asked for a hot sauce after I sat down. She said they only had it behind the counter and I had to wait in line to ask the woman making the burritos. After about 5 minutes waiting in line again while my food got cold, I gave up. I mean, you are a taqueria but don't have Tapatio, Valentina, pico de gallo, pickled carrots, anything? I get it, it is Livermore, but I mean... some of us gueros enjoy spice. Perks are that they have a full bar and the sangria was solid. It took a while to get, but was worth the wait. I can't say I'd come back, prob would look for other options in the area first. read more

Cinco TacoBar - Decent food, not spicy enough - Mexican Near Me - Livermore, California

One of the better Mexican places in our area. Ordered for pick-up and when my husband checked the order he was surprised to see that the almost $2.25 bag of chips and salsa was the size of kids chipotle chips (think half the size of a regular brown bag) and the salsa was a ketchup sized container from in&out. Order the burrito, quesadilla, beans and rice- skip the side of chips and salsa. Save your money and go to the store and buy a bag of tortilla chips and salsa. Funny I remember chips and salsa this size being "free" at most taqueria places read more

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Great food, great service, great price. Every time I go, no matter what I get, I order with their salpicon (beef brisket). To me this sets them apart from every other taqueria or Free Bird / Chipotle type restaurant. The place feels clean and inviting. They also have a small bar for drinks if you are feeling saucy. I highly recommend them. read more

Cinco taco bar is not only authentic but high quality ingredients! It's a bit pricey but that's what it costs to no eat trash these days! And oh my- their nachos Maybe a little mezcal on the side... LFG read more

This is a great spot that offers authentic Mexican food in a super trendy setting. It's decor is totally insta-friendly. The menu is pretty simple, the service is great- pretty similar to Chipotle style. We tried the chicken and shrimp bowls and a veggie quesadilla- all of them were pretty good. Really wanted to try the churros here, but since it was so close to closing time, we didn't get a chance to! Check this place out guys- definitely a great Mexican spot in the tri-valley area! They have a separate billing counter for food and drinks though. read more

Cinco TacoBar - Food service area - Mexican Near Me - Livermore, California

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Just door dashed it,tried for 1st time it was good not great, had 3 carne asada tacos ,meat was good once again not great could b seasoned better overall not unhappy but if I try again will probably try something else. read more

I called today to ask about ordering their catering trays. The person who answered kept asking how many tacos I wanted. I quoted the website about catering trays and she hung up on me. Business going elsewhere. read more

Nice joint! I would definitely come back - I want to try the tacos. I tried the chicken burrito here as well as their waffle cut fries papa loca? I can't recall the name. So many flavors popping in my mouth. Service was great - it's mostly chipotle style service - they make the food behind the bar as you tell them what you want. They have bowls, quesadillas, tacos, burritos etc. Clean spot! read more

this place has approximately three different names on the map, yelp, and Google! It was tricky to find. not a very big selection but food was fantastic! I know it looks like a del taco vibe but it's totally not, fresh made tortillas cooked right in front of your face and all the food was very flavorful and served hot. There is even fresh squeeze lemonade! read more

Cinco TacoBar - Mexican Near Me - Livermore, California

this spot was incredible! decided to come here to catch up with a friend. i was really honestly expecting chipotle quality but no way. this place rocks!! the bowl was stuffed *aggressively* with food (truly a bang for your buck meal). i got medium spicy just to be safe lol. i could definitely have just gone all the way, but i have been told my spice tolerance is pretty high. i chose the classic orange soda drink even though i try to stay away from added sugars. really felt like a "why not" type of day haha. the employees were sweet. i personally didn't have the energy to chat with them, but my friend was very much excited to do so. it was an empty day so they chatted for a cool minute about life, tech, school, family, food, culture, etc... it was pretty long but fun to listen in on the convo! they were friendly and cool! also the aesthetics for this place was cute! lots of wall art and some fun lights (: totally recommend trying this spot out! read more

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