Quaint Mexican food joint. No Apple Pay, no restrooms. There are a few tables to sit and eat if you like but I suspect a majority of the orders are to go. They do have some vegetarian options, not a ton however. I tried chile relleno burrito with pinto beans. Portion is good and ratio of fillings felt proportional ( rice, beans, sour cream etc). I appreciate it when wrap is grilled, I hate raw or steamed tortillas . Overall pleased with food, bit salty for me but tolerable. Not sure I would come often as it's tad far from my office and limited street parking + no restroom. read more

I had a craving for Mexican food decided to give El Buen Sabor De Mexico a shot no plate was over $ 20.00 including their shrimp and steak plate that was $ 16.00 you can't beat that. We were the only ones dining in person but I noticed quite a few take out orders as well as food delivery orders. I ordered the Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo and we also ordered the enchiladas plate. Both were delicious with significant portions. We also enjoyed complimentary chips and salsa. Everything from the rice to the beans were flavorful and well seasoned. The red sauce on the enchiladas was so delicious we were dipping our chips in it. The staff was friendly and efficient too. For drinks I ordered the horchata and we also ordered mango juice both were very good. The horchata had just the right amount of cinnamon too. I would definitely go back. read more

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Im currently on a hunt for the best California burritos in the area, so of course I had to try this place out. This is my first stop on my adventure of finding a new go to spot for California burritos. I would give this California burrito 3/5 just because it taste more like a super burrito with fries. I think they wrap burritos very nicely and tight. You don't have to worry about your food falling out the tortilla. Both burrito featured have steak. The salsa is your typical salsa nothing special but good enough to pair with your meal. But the overall experience 3/5 stars. There is also limited street parking. Might be best to order through food apps rather sit down and eat. It's definitely a place that would stop by out of convenience rather than specifically drive to the restaurant for the food. read more

EL BUEN SABOR DE MEXICO - Steak Super Burrito with request no beans - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

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I think this place can be a hit or miss. Recently the quality control has been a little off. When I order the veggie taco the toppings can taste less than fresh. But worse, when I ordered a veggie quesadilla this weekend, they made a veggie burrito instead which was basically a tortilla stuffed with steamed vegetables. The vegetables had just been boiled so the tortilla was soggy and there was little-to-no cheese to be found. It was the biggest disappointment and I couldn't finish it or eat much of it at all. I think they need to better train their workers on certain items otherwise it just ruins the customer experience. read more

EL BUEN SABOR DE MEXICO - Veggie quesadilla - where is the cheese? - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

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Street parking only Staff is quick friendly and helpful Nacho was huge and tacos was full of meat I probably won't get the fish again though Used to getting them fried, but good sauce Need to bring the kids here and try their kids menu next read more

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Ambience is nice and calm. There's a music playing they have TV going. It's nice and calm. It's pretty calm on a Friday for now. I'm a little late and just back and plus you can get DoorDash and GrubHub orders with this place so that's good but I can't wait to dig into my burrito. I'm excited it looks so good. The service amazing the cashier working here. She was very nice and kind explained to me about the food and the order and their systems were down, but she still assured me that you know everything was OK you know and what not still was able to take care of that but overall it's been a year since I've been here so I can't wait to dig into my burrito. I've been wanting a burrito and some chips and salsa for a minute, but happy Friday and my strawberry Horchata I cannot wait to try it.‍‍ the food. Here is good anyway I should've got an enchilada plate but I'm wait till the next round and I'mma just enjoy my burrito. Yeah yeah yay yay. it's about to go down finally I made it home after two more stops. I'm starving ready or not here I go to this burrito yes yes yes indeed. So I don't like the salsa made with squash it's not for me no harm no foul. I just don't like it. I like the avocado salsa and the red one. The sauce Verde is ok but the avocado salsa is read more

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Great Mexican food every bite was full of flavor. I really appreciated the guy taking our order asking whether my daughter liked her food spicy or not. The food came out quickly, and we cleaned our plates! read more

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I've been here at least 4 times and they surprise me each time. Wanted to try something new from here since I always get a burrito or nachos, so my bf and I decided to try their carne asada taco salad and regular tacos. The taco salad was our least favorite. The guac was a little brown and the lettuce tasted wilted. The carne asada was tender, but salty. The taco shell was perfectly fried and tasty. The carne asada tacos were BOMB. I dunno if the corn tortillas are homemade or what, but they sure tasted like it. The meat was salty, but the tortillas balanced it out. I also tried the pastor taco and that was delicious as well. The tacos are also big, they give you a nice portion of meat on each taco. We ordered to go, but the overall service was quick even with a bunch of delivery orders. We waited maybe 7 min max for all our food. The inside looks like your normal taqueria, you can see them cooking up all the yummy goodness behind the counter. I've tried almost everything on their menu and definitely suggest giving this place a try if you're in the area. Stand outs for me: tacos, burritos and nachos. read more

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Excellent service and fish super burrito. Next time I'd add some produce like lettuce for texture. Parking is a bit tough but on a very busy street so you might just have to walk a little bit. I will be back. read more

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authentic at its best! this place is very good! this restaurant deserves your business. it wants your business and the food is amazing. that's why i keep going there. it never is slow. the service is quick and the food is delicious! thank you for your great food! see you next time. scott. read more

Banger California burrito, no frills spot but really enjoyed it. Definitely going back here.

The food is tasty. That's all you need to know even though yelp insists I include details regarding the service and ambiance. read more

EL BUEN SABOR DE MEXICO - Taco Salad Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

Straight gasss Order the super burrito Let the flavor finish the review You won't be disappointed like your ex read more

EL BUEN SABOR DE MEXICO - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

Found this spot through a Yelp suggestion. Glad we stopped by. The gentlemen who took our order was very nice. Chicken enchilada plate and Chicken nachos - would order again. Good portions and very flavorful. My husband got a carne asada burrito. On the smaller size according to him. No picture bc it was just ok. read more

EL BUEN SABOR DE MEXICO - Chicken nachos - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

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Tacos were bland. Hand to drown them in salsa to taste good. Gave complimentary chips and extra salsa tho :) thank you! read more

EL BUEN SABOR DE MEXICO - Al pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

Great food. Good service and price. Low key, hole in the wall location but we'll worth visiting! I'm definitely coming back.

We stopped here for a burrito & a kids cheese corn taco on the way home from Friends. It was clean & the lady who took our order, Gabriela, was very nice, attentive & helpful. We had a carnitas burrito with rice, refried beans & salsa. Yummy. Very generous serving. Our 2 year old loved the oaxaca cheese & ate the entire taco. I would recommend this place. read more

Absolutely delicious food! Nachos were great and filled up with lots of steak. Chile Relleno burrito was so flavorful. Very nice staff working as well. Definitely have to come back here for more! read more

EL BUEN SABOR DE MEXICO - Chile Relleno Burrito and Super Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

Excitement turned to disappointment in record time. First things first- this is the SMALLEST "super" burrito I've ever had. Or seen in my life. Plus the fact I ordered a steak and shrimp burrito and there were no shrimp in it. Annnnd, on top of that, the meat is super salty. The tacos gobernador was one shrimp cut up per taco. You might as well just get a regular quesadilla. Nachos looked good. Again, salty ass meat. The "best" thing by far was the tamarindo drink. It wasn't over packed with ice and the flavor wasn't watered down. I absolutely would not ever come back. I seriously don't see how they have such a high rating. read more

EL BUEN SABOR DE MEXICO - Looks good, but it didn't taste good - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

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The food is really good! I love how everything was cooked right when we order and was fresh. I had to take one store due to cleanliness.

Once again I have came here now twice and forgot to take pictures of what we had and the inside. However food was perfect, hot and flavorful, different flavors to hit the pallet subtly. The burritos we had were good and perfectly balanced but well seasoned, the quesadillas were good although my buddy had to get more cheese the second time he went( loves things hella cheesy). The nachos I went back for the next day the were good well balanced between all the flavors and the amount of stuff that gets put on it. The salsas wasn't bad. To me they needed a bit more kick but I also like things to be spicy so for the regular person it's sauced out well! The tacos crunchy and soft were all good flavorful as well. I have never had a fish taco with diced up batter and fried fish until this day and it was similar to a Baja fish taco but different in many ways as well. We got Agua frescas well there as well and a few other drinks but the horchata and the Jamaica were and are the goto for me sweet but not to sweet or not underly sweet but delicious and you get quite a bit for the price. The guy who took my order was very friendly funny too. He made sure we had everything we needed and gave us extra salsa to go as well. They do have some of the best prices around and I respect that it shows that you can compete with others with a lower price and the food to still be great and for the amount you get I couldn't beat it. The place is small but well organized and very clean outside. Pretty welcoming to come to! Very clean on the inside as well with a soft red tone to go with the design. It can be rather quiet but it's peaceful as well. I will be coming back. On a side note it is in between I believe a church and another building and can be missed if you don't look. Parking also can be a problem. However it is calm around the area! read more

I needed a quick meal on a Friday night so I decided to stop by and get some super nachos. I went with carne asada and went with everything else as is. Ordered on their website, and it seems they offer 10% off all orders above $0.50! The super nachos come loaaaaded. Tons of carne asada, pico, guacamole, sour cream, refried beans, cheese, and jalapenos. It was a ton of food that lasted more than one meal. I also added more green sauce on too for a kick. The taste was satisfying and hit the spot. Something I noticed was that the chips may have been old though? They were almost stale-like mixed with soggy because of all the toppings and maybe having been steamed in the box? I'm not quite sure what happened. It wasn't terrible but definitely something noticeable. Staff was really friendly and offered a lot of green/red sauces. The super nachos were a good value but I will probably stick with burritos next time since the chips are a big part of the nachos. read more

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El Buen Sabor D I visited El Buen Sabor De Mexico in Hayward with my family, and overall, it was a nice little spot for a quick, casual bite. We ordered a steak burrito, a steak torta, chips with salsa, and both watermelon and strawberry aguas frescas. The torta was definitely our favorite--packed with flavor and really hit the spot. The steak burrito looked great, but it was a bit too salty for us. Chips were fresh and crunchy, and the aguas were super refreshing, especially the watermelon. The restaurant is small and cozy--probably best for takeout or a quick meal since there's not a lot of seating and no bathroom available for customers. It's not ideal for large groups, but it has that local, family-run charm. The staff was friendly, and the food came out pretty fast. I'd go back again, but next time I might try something else on the menu. If you're nearby and craving something homemade and comforting, it's worth stopping in. read more

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Some of the best Mexican food I've ever had I don't even mind crossing the bridge for it. Service is great and most people order to-go so its usually empty inside. Everything from the meat, tortillas, rice and beans, and salsas are flavorful and taste high quality. read more

EL BUEN SABOR DE MEXICO - Chicken taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

The best California burrito I've ever had. Will forever be a loyal customer to this restaurant!!! read more

EL BUEN SABOR DE MEXICO - California burrito - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

First time here I called in my order Process was very easy Good customer service over the phone and in person Venue inside is clean and organized Prices are reasonable My order consisted of 2 taco plate and one chicken quesadilla Taco plate was ok Quesadilla was ok also (big portion size) I wouldn't mind coming here and trying other items No alcohol served No beer No wine Debit card and credit cards accepted as well as Apple Pay Parking is kinda hard, street parking only read more

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friendly staff. rich flavors. decent size portions. no skimping on the meat!!! - the main thing i loved about this place is the variety in protein options. i always look for lengua & cabeza, but a lot of restaurants only have the basics (ie. carnitas, carne asada, adobo, etc). i got a super burrito, with BOTH lengua & cabeza, and they rang one of them up as no charge. the tortillas were amazing. perfect level of crispy on the outside of the burrito, and the rice was well cooked -- not so dry that it wouldn't hold itself & not so wet that it was clumpy or sticking. - they also give complimentary chip baskets with red & green sauce on the side. the only thing i might note as areas for improvement is speed of service. it was just slightly on the slower side, but understandable as we had a larger party of 7. there's also not a lot of tables inside, the store is on the smaller side with cozy hole-in-the-wall vibes. read more

Low price for regular burrito; generous portions; good service, pleasant people behind counter; asked if I wanted water while I waited

Came here on a Saturday with 3 adults and a 3 year old. Restaurant is small, no restrooms and they did have a high chair so that was great. Everything was delicious, came out hot and flavorful! Would definitely recommend! read more

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** 3.5 - 4 stars ** for this first visit. My friend was craving nachos and I remembered I had bookmarked this spot. Yelp friend, Mary orders the Super Nachos on the regular (and post pics) and they look so good. I've passed El Buen Sabor de Mexico a number of times, but doesn't really stand out so never noticed. In general, Mission Blvd isn't the most appealing drive with car audio shops, used cars, used appliance stores...and just run down. This visit ordered for dine in: :: Fish tacos (regular) - decent but nothing too exciting. Sautéed fish and topped with cilantro and onions. I believe they use tilapia and unfortunately, not my fave. :: Carne Asada Super Nachos - nice char to the meat with choice of beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream - satisfies the crave - 4/5 stars! Accompanied with free chips and 2 salsas. Nothing fancy about this spot. Simple service but friendly . Order at the counter and food brought to the table. Not many people dining there but a steady flow of delivery orders Reasonably priced and would return for their tacos and burritos. Street parking and located next to an appliance store, YMCA and residential motel. read more

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You know when you find a restaurant that is so good that it ruins all other restaurants of that kind, because you know you're just going to be disappointed if you go anywhere else? This is that place for Mexican food. Everything is super flavorful, from the rice, to the salsa, to the incredible al pastor and carnitas. I feel like someone was cooking for their family and I got lucky enough to get some. Not to mention that the portions are huge and the prices are low. Plenty of inside seating too. read more

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Great food, wonderful service. The horchata was delicious and the fish tacos, steak tacos and shrimp burrito was heavenly, juicy and super flavorful. We only came to Hayward to go to the barbershop with my husband and got hungry and wanted to eat some good food and we found this gem. The place is a hole in the wall and it was consistently busy with online orders and walk in customers, I'm glad we were able to get a little table. Can't wait to come back here again! read more

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Small hole in the wall place! I love tostadas, just plain...refried beans , lettuce, cheese and tomatoes...they make it exactly like I like it! Very accommodating and I appreciate it! This is my go to place. Fairly new and I like the guy that takes the orders! Just really nice and personable. I'm still exploring the menu... I have been back a few times. Today I tried a fish taco, I didn't care for the fish, but it was more about me, not that it wasn't good. I'm extremely picky. Will be back and will try some other stuff! read more

California burrito was no beans, cilantro, or onions for me. Fries were crispy, still. Great flavor. Super Nachos were good. Generous portion. Ordered it with carne asada. A little salty, but nothing crazy. Great flavor. Wait time was maybe 5-10 minutes from order to food in hand. Prompt service, for sure. Definitely be back for more. read more

Visited 3/18 at 3pm. Worst burrito. Another Yelp failure. I paid $18 for a regular veggie burrito that had 80% full of salty tasteless rice, few beans and 4 pieces of bell pepper. I paid $2 for fajita veggies, I got 4 pieces of bell peppers LOL. It was wrapped in a way that I had tortilla in left hand, rice in the container. No salsa. They dropped a tiny amount of salsa on top of the burrito. It was a DRY burrito with 15 min. of wait. Chipotle is 100% better and half price. Their school aged girl came from eating at the table, went straight to the kitchen without washing hands. How is this restaurant allowing kids to run around in the kitchen? I guess the interior is authentic Mexican. I don't know how this place is called authentic here in Yelp. read more

Delicious.. Finally a burrito with shredded chicken! It was hella good. The nachos were bomb. They definitely aren't skimpy with the ingredients. I love supporting small / local family businesses. They tend to have more love into their food. read more

EL BUEN SABOR DE MEXICO - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

I came here to eat after playing mini golf. The service was super friendly and the restaurant is clean. If you eat there, they give you chips and two types of salsa for free My husband and I ordered the carnitas taco, chicken enchilada plate and carne asada fries. The portions are huge and fresh. My favorite was the carnitas taco. It wasn't oily and the meat wasn't too salty. The fries were also fresh with tons of guac, cheese and meat. The enchilada plate was huge! It was plenty of food for my husband and I. read more

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Really annoyed. This place has great reviews, people say it's great Mexican food. We ordered from here based on those reviews. What we got wasn't anything close to great or even good. I ordered a carne asada mojato burrito, my wife tried three tacos (carne asada, fried pork and Al pastor). The "carne asada" was hard dry meat that tasted like burnt cardboard. Even with the stuff it was buried in, it was flavorless and generally terrible). The tacos were the same, they must have used the same meat. The pork was rock hard and the al pastor was flavored paper. Why all the "great" reviews? Never again. read more

I'm happy to say the food still is very delicious. Warm corn tortillas to go with my chicken fajitas with a lovely treat Delicious and fresh Bon appétit read more

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La comida esta mas o menos del 1 al 10 le pondria un 6 service exelente y se mira muy limpio el lugar si lo recomiendo