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    La Carreta De Don Jose

    4.3 (30 reviews)
    InexpensiveStreet Vendors, Mexican

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    They must sprinkle holy water on every queso taco because every bite taste like heaven.
    David M.

    Bruh! These Queso Tacos are SOOO GOOD!!!!! I'm buying 10-15 for the fam every time I go. ($3/each)

    Derrick B.

    Hands down the best local taco truck. Every time I go I've never been disappointed and I've been coming here for years. Their asada is so tender it melts in your mouth. The pastor is also really good here. I will continue to come here as long as they are in business.

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    Lorelyn P.

    Quickly stopped by to check out the hype. Picked up a carne asada taco and an al pastor taco. I have to say that they're pretty tasty! Definitely coming back to try it again. It all depends if they're consistent. Cute little trailer, glad they have dogs out to help me locate them. Watch out because it's pretty busy with the recycling center

    Quang N.

    My girlfriend and I absolutely love this place! The tacos are only $1 and they always satisfy our taco cravings. I love the pork while my gf loves the steak tacos. The tortas are good as well. I would stay away from the burritos unless you cant fulfill your burrito cravings else where. You cannot beat the $1 tacos here. where else can you get 3 good tacos for $3?? The guys in the cart are nice people and there's even a van selling bootleg dvds parked next to it! Don't expect the best tacos you've even had. Don't expect too much as this is a cart that sells tacos. But as long as you keep these things in mind, you wont be disappointed with the tacos. $1 tacos! who could complain? and here's a tip : when he asks "for here or to go?" take it "for here" and if you want it to go....still get it "for here" and ask for the foil wrapped over the plate, otherwise they will wrap your tacos like fat egg rolls.

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    Sergio S.

    Great food! Truck has changed from the last time I've been here. Price of tacos are 1.50 , have many other typical food truck food as well . Will be coming back again soon!

    Joel L.

    This is the best taco truck in the eastbay . I'm been eating these tacos since I was in high school back when they used to be on mission blvd by Mexico super back in 1999. I was sad when they had to move cuz of the smiling jacks pizza place hated on them cuz la India was making more money than them . Anyways when I found them again I was happy . I drive by them everytime im headed to work so when i have a craving i just go .Man . I hungry right now just writing this review . I always get the pastor tacos with everything . I want tacos now !!!!

    Rolando B.

    This is probably one of the best taco trucks that you can go to in the East Bay, literally the last of the Mohicans. I've been coming to the same taco truck for about 17 years. That used to be over by Mexico super on Mission Boulevard. So if you're ever in the area I would definitely recommend checking this place out!!!

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    My favorite carrots ever! Love their tacos and tortillas. Just made to perfection everytime!

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    Bomb ass food great prices great people and great and quiet environment don't hesitate on going just do it

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    Love this taco truck been a customer since I was 5 and they were on mission. Never fails to disappoint me, the tortas, tacos are soooo bomb

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    Good food, good staff, good seats, good clean bathrooms, decorative sinks, great outdoor tables to sit on, they cater as well.

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    I have tried a few other local places for asada tacos, while they are tasty, nothing comes remotely close to La India.

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    Taqueria Familiar

    Taqueria Familiar

    4.7
    (81 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Breakfast Chorizo Burrito is not on the Menu but you can ask for it. The tortilla is soft. The…read morefillings inside the burrito are refried beans, Chorizo & Eggs, potatoes and cheese. It was soo good. The table salsas were super bomb too! They compliment their food soo well. They have 3 Salsas. A Red Smokey salsa Spicy Orange Salsa medium not spicy Salsa Verde not spicy but yummy. The service is good but not too fast. They are mainly a sit down spot tucked off with parking in the back. Plenty. The decor inside is simple but bright and fun. They do not allow outside drinks which is cool because they offer Jamaica and other beverages.

    Browsed through a bunch of Reddit posts, stating this was the best taqueria in Hayward…read more FYI, It was soooo hard finding this location with Google Maps and not being a Hayward local. We went in circles... the turns are short. ***does not allow outside food or drink inside (unless it's for health reasons)*** FOOD: Ordered 5 tacos at $3.95 per taco, no matter what the meat is. Lots of meat. Lots of onions and cilantro. Lots of lime slices provided. Radishes provided...wished there was more. Surprised there wasn't any jalapeños provided. Ordering takeout, they immediately provided all types of salsas without asking. SERVICE: Takeout orders didn't have much service. Directly handed the bag of food. VIBEZ: Mainly males and construction workers. Casual. Fast dining. Standard taqueria vibes. Located on their own grounds with parking in the rear (may be a tight squeeze and complicated especially during peak times). Would I come back? I want to try their burrito. :)

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    Inside restaurant
    TACOOO and FRIEEEESS
    TACOOO and FRIEEEESS
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    Los Pericos

    Los Pericos

    3.4
    (461 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Honestly this place isnt too bad. The parking is rough at times because it's literally in…read moreSouthland. And the drivers, eeeeeuuuuuggghhhhhhh. Anyway, I came here randomly for lunch because I really liked the one in Dublin. I ordered a quesadilla and 2 tacos with a drink. Honestly it was kinda steep, but that's just how the economy is now. The salsa bar was stocked and it was hella good. The service was nice and everyone greeted each customer so it was good. It was crowded when I went, but there was plenty of seating for everyone. Will come here again if I'm in the area.

    First, the parking. I was at this part of the mall on Friday morning and Sunday evening, and there…read morewas plenty of parking both times. While it is part of Southland Mall, it's not attached to the actual mall. It's near Panera and several doors down from Panda. Most tables were filled by the time I arrived on Sunday evening but with only 1 person in line to order. I ordered 3 burritos and 2 tacos to go, and it came to about $55, tip optional. To the left of the ordering area, there is a chips/salsa bar with containers for the salsa/lime, and bags and "boats" for the chips. I prepared chips, pico de gallo, and lime while waiting for my number to be called. Thirty minute commute later, I got home, and we took everything out. Chips were large pieces, very crunchy, and still warm (not sure if warm originally or because they were on top of my food). Tacos were grilled chicken and carne asada. There were 2 tortillas as usual and plenty of meat on top. Squeezed some lime on it, and it was yummy, but I should have poured some salsa on it so that it didn't taste as dry. User error, but I didn't want to be greedy with the salsa and didn't bring enough for the chips and meals. My daughter took the chicken taco home but said the pieces of chicken she picked at had very good flavor. She also took her chicken burrito home, so I can't comment on that. My carne asada burrito had ample amount of steak along w/beans and rice. The pico de gallo kept it from being dry, but I didn't like that it had bell peppers in it because to me, even though it's very little amount, it still overwhelms the taste of everything. The burrito was so large that I could only finish half of it. My husband ate the super fish burrito. While he liked it, he said it didn't have enough fish and possibly had too much sour cream and guacamole (which he's never said before!). Also, he felt the cheese also overwhelmed the taste. I'm thinking if there were more fish, it would have equalized everything though. Overall, if I were in the area, I would return but make sure I dine in to get a better feel of all the flavors and possibly order something else.

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    Salsa Bar
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    Half of the dining room
    Porque No? Tacos

    Porque No? Tacos

    4.5
    (828 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$

    Was looking for a taco spot after an event in San Jose. I could've stayed in San Jose but the rain…read morewas super heavy and I wanted to go somewhere closer to home. Not a lot of taco spots are open late at 10p but I saw that PNT was open. My family and I pulled into the driveway and were confused because it looked and sounded like a bar. There were a few people standing outside and I asked if this was a bar or restaurant and the gentleman said it's a restaurant. We walk in and got some stares because it was late and we had kids. Didn't matter to us. Everything on the menu sounded delish and they had al day breakfast items. We ended up going with the following: 1. Chicken sandwich- 10/10 my teen loved this. It was a crispy thinly sliced chicken breast with all the fixings, and pressed to perfection. 2. Chicken Caesar salad - 10/10 the lettuce was Romain, tossed in Caesar dressing and parm, with grilled chicken filet. 3. 4 tacos de asada - 10/10 yummy chopped steak, seasoned and grilled to perfection. I'm not sure if the evening chef cooks better or maybe we were starving, but the food was great! Ambience at the time was pretty loud but I figure it's because people hanging out in the bar area. Definitely will be back.

    ‼Absolutely horrible tasting food that is ridiculously over priced oh my god. NOT WORTH MY $44 !…read more I got these food items: Asada tacos- 1/2 of the taco meat was just big oily chunks of fat, I spat it out immediately. Rest of it was tolerable to chew. Tortilla was dry and oily. Al Pastor tacos- bland meat with a lingering dry pepper aftertaste that makes the meat taste old. Took one bite and was immediately repulsed. Chips and dip (guac and salsa)- chips are oily and hard to chew. Guac was bland, no garlic or cut tomato. Salsa was a viscous sludge in a small tub, had the same pepper taste as the Al Pastor. Horchata drink- too much cinnamon and saw multiple lidded to go cups of this already made in the fridge behind the register, no expiration dates on them. ALSO PLEASE UPDATE THE PRICES ON YOUR MENU, I was charged $11.95 for the chips and dip but the menu says "house chips and guac $9.50" ... how is salsa $2.45? Only positive thing I would mention is that the free tiny salsa, slice of lime, sliced radish, and pickled jalapeño and carrot was nice of them. Wish the pickled veggies didn't drip vinegar all over the bag (it was wrapped in tin foil). Never been here before and never coming back again.

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    Frank's bar seating
    Frank's bar seating
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    Chilaquiles with Al Pastor
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    Casa Del Toro

    Casa Del Toro

    4.2
    (558 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$$

    It was our first time to dine at Casa del Toro Wonderful Dining Experience at Casa del Toro!…read moreMy wife and I had a fantastic dinner at Casa del Toro in Hayward! From the moment we arrived, everything was excellent. The food was fantastic, the ambience was beautiful, the drinks were spot on, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. We started with the Trio Ceviche, which was delicious and beautifully presented. My wife had the Paella, and I ordered the Short Ribs--both were absolutely fantastic. Everything was plated beautifully and served quickly without feeling rushed. We also had the pleasure of meeting Miriam, the restaurant manager, who went above and beyond to take care of us. Her warm hospitality really made our evening special and turned a great dinner into a wonderful overall experience. We're already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the delicious dishes on the menu. Casa del Toro is definitely one of our new go-to places to dine! Highly recommended!

    Good BRUNCH Special place, for Special Friends. Pricy , yes…read more!! But, as I have noticed in other reviews, the FOOD is always 'on-point'. Drinks are always on point. When a place is consistently, " CONSISTENT " ! Never been INSIDE! We will have to try that, the next time ... lololol But, when you have/and do most of your time, in the CITY, you have an appreciation for good Hayward, 'Brunch weather. ' In addition, impeccable service! Sometimes ... a lost art, at expensive restaurants. Ambience ... you are dining outside and your menu is not being blown away by the wind ... lol But, it is the perfect time of the day, out there. But We will make it a point to go inside. My friend has been inside each time because she has been to their restrooms. Not I. Handicap accessible Parking Good drinks, appetizers. Bring your special friends, family. But, not cheap. lol

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    4/25/25 FYI. Bar
    4/25/25 FYI. Bar
    Juicy pork belly
    Juicy pork belly
    4/25/25 FYI. Exterior. Outdoor seating.

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    4/25/25 FYI. Exterior. Outdoor seating.

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