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    La Carreta Taqueria

    3.6 (168 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood
    Open • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Dine in. Al Pastor Super tacos
    I J M.

    3 month consolidated review is 5 Stars ! Call in for takeout, Order in person, or Stay to have your meal, All good! 6 times I ordered the Al Pastor and Carne Asada Super and Regular street tacos! 1 time I ordered the Chicken Enchilada Special plate with refried beans, rice, plus other accompaniments. Always hot and made to order! Their Horchata is delicious, too. One, two, three, four, FIVE Stars! I approve this rating, Jay M.

    Steak Ranchero
    D.wight L.

    Taqueria taking over one of those 1970's Taco Bell buildings, see positive evolution at work. I do love the windows there. Pretty tidy taqueria not divey at all. Big menu too, like bigger than most taquerias. You can get Caldo de Res (Beef Soup), Seafood Cocktels and lots of other things that aren't tacos and burritos. I do like how they have a self serve chip and salsa bar, and even the horchata and jamaica dispensers are up front with the soda, you never see that really ever. Place gets good traffic, lots of locals and workers in boots and day glo. Carne Asada Taco ($3.25 per/4*) I ordered 3 tacos once for lunch but only got rang up for 2. I thought I was gonna be hungry afterwards as I didn't want to re-order. These tacos are friggin' stuffed to the max. Sure they are tiny street sized tortillas but there are so much meat on there that it is hard to pick up that tortilla and fold it like a conventional taco. Meat spilling out all over the place believe you me, this ain't a complaint, just quite never seen tacos so packed. And all that fallen meat, that's where their self serve chip and salsa bar really comes in handy, scoop all that meat n salsa onto some sturdy chips, which is why 2 tacos were totally filling for a lunch out. Their carne asada is spot on, finely chopped browned meat and I did like the texture. I read complaints on it being too fatty, but in all my taco eating years, this is protocol carne asada meat. Carne asada should not be prime steak cuts like ribeye or strip steak, nor should it ever be pink or medium rare. It is flavorful off cuts browned aggressively to be chopped up really good so any salsa can absorb into it. My only knock for this out was the salsa that I agreed for it to be on top was crazy mouth hot, like fresh serrano peppers were my guess. I prefer smoldering burns as opposed to sharp stinging on the tongue and mouth. And this orange hued salsa was not in the self serve bar. So next time I'll get this on the side so I can control the amount of burn. I had refill my horchata 2.5 times to eat 2 tacos. Lol Al Pastor Taco ($3.25 per/3.5*) Crazy orange hued and totally tasted like chorizo to me, more than pastor flavors. Tender fine chopped pork that seemed more braised than roasted. Definitely not from a spit/trompo but still tasty nonetheless. Just the strong chorizo flavor kept throwing me off and it was greasier than I wanted. This also had the crazy stinging salsa. Steak Ranchero ($17/4.5*) Got this take-out another time and this was a substantial meal that I easily stretched to 2. Their delicious carne asada but this tossed with sauteed peppers and onions and maybe a light salsa. Throw a nice mound onto some warm corn tortillas and every bite was satisfying. Their rice and beans were decent, and like other reviewers have mentioned their beans are really unique, it has an orange hue to it. But unlike other reviewers I'm not as resistant to the change, as it was still pretty tasty. Wonder if they cook and mash chorizo into their beans. Camaron al Ajio ($18/3.5*) aka Mexican garlic shrimp. I wasn't digging this as much as the steak ranchero plate. The sauce was decent but the shrimps were on the smaller size and they didn't put as many as the steak plate, like half the amount. But to get this along with the steak ranchero plate, to make a legit surf n turf outing for 2 is a winner of a move. Still want to try their Caldo de Res and their menudo on the weekends. So there is still some work to be done here. *Inner voice* "Get back to work!!"

    Menu as of Mar 2025
    LindseyMindsey C.

    Went for lunch and had the following: - 3 enchiladas plate - grilled chicken, al pastor, and carnitas and my fave was the carnitas. So flavorful and delicious. Comes with rice, beans, guacamole, lettuce and tomato - al pastor super burritos - it was ok, I had better burritos elsewhere Looking forward to coming back to try their pozole soup. Saw lots of ppl eating it and 2 tacos. The people their were very nice and helpful.

    Whole set of dinner
    Ruk G.

    First time eating there after passing several times. Craving For Mexican for a long while and decided to give it a try. The cashier was friendly and the service was fast. I got steak supreme burrito to go. Asking if they can accommodate whole black beans, but they couldn't. They only offered whole pinto beans which was acceptable option for me. There was a salsa and chip bar on the front. To my look, she probably figured it out that I was there for the first time, she made a remark loudly that chip and salsa is free!!! so I took some home. The green salsa was watery for my taste. It had a bit of chilli kick. I didn't try the red one. The chip was warmed but little bit hard. Customers were enjoying it. Private parking around the building which was good. I will stop by again to try their tacos.

    Veggie burrito
    Karishma P.

    Food was ok overall. The meat in the pastor taco was well seasoned and cooked but the veggie burrito was missing seasoning. The salsa bar had two types of salsas, both were ok. The pico was old looking but we also dined late in the evening. Food came out quick. Staff were friendly. Overall restaurant was small and seemed cleaned but our table was sticky.

    Tacos de al pastor , tacos de asada, taco de cabeza
    Jose Manuel C.

    Showed up for lunch, busy for 11:00. Took a while to order and get 5 tacos, the al pastor was nice , the asada was ok. The taco de cabeza as decent. While the tacos were good and the service was friendly, they also serve other dishes than tacos burritos and quesadillas. Enchiladas and seafood are on the menu, I did hear a microwave, and saw it while I was waiting. While I could tell that the taco filling wasn't microwaved, take all the other dishes with a grain of salt. I'd rate it 4.5 I would return but for tacos or burritos again .

    Small quesadilla - carne asada YUM!
    Ashley W.

    YUM! Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: typical taqueria Glad we stopped by! Good balance of protein and toppings. The shrimp in the shrimp tacos were satisfying to bite into and they didn't skimp out. Pricing isn't cheap but also isn't too expensive. Would come again!

    Cabeza super burrito
    Crystal H.

    We came here around 30 mins before they were closing on a Sunday. It wasn't busy at all. They said we have to order to-go, but our friends were there first and already eating. We told them we would eat fast and leave with them. So they let us dine there. We ordered cabeza super burritos ($12). It was so good! Meat was so tender. The flavors were very balanced too. There's a salsa sauce bar where the counter is. Two types of salsas. Parking is private lot.

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    5 stars but don't get the chicken nachos. The steak nachos are way better. The chicken was shredded after it was cooked, not during

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    Small, cozy place. Budget friendly. Quick service. Food is average. It gets really busy during lunch hours.

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    Really good got a steak burrito. Service was fast and area was quiet and clean. Would definitely come again.

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    Food has amazing flavor, good music while you're eating!!! So fast at serving you, I would definitely be back!

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    We've heard good things about Paradiso and finally got to try it ourselves. First impressions was…read morethis place was pretty big and busy on a Friday evening. We did get seated right away at a high top table, which we didn't mind too much but it was in an area a bit more secluded. We ordered an appetizer, two entrees, and a dessert and the bill did come out to be on par with a nicer restaurant. However, we didn't appreciate that the tip suggestions were based on the after tax total rather than the subtotal. * Focaccia - 3/5 as it was a bit dry and was plain even though the menu listed rosemary & herb. * Paradiso's Chicken Picatta with Linguini - 3.5/5 Pasta was a tad overcooked and kept breaking which made it hard to eat. Chicken was big and mostly juicy except for one thinner end that got a little dry. I did really like the lemony sauce. * Braised Short Ribs with Mash Potatoes - 4/5 Good portion short ribs, the sauce was great and meat was very tender. Only con was that some of the carrots were on the raw side. * Bananas Foster Bread Pudding with Vanilla Gelato 4/5 Good dessert, but pecans didn't taste candied and would have liked the bread pudding to be warmer than it was. We'd give it a 3.5 overall and would give it another try sometime. However for the price, we thought it fell a bit short of expectations.

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    Kigawa Bistro

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    3.8(475 reviews)
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    Made a trip to NorCal and was looking for somewhere open late, and I'm so glad I found this place!…read moreI love Japanese food, and I feel like most restaurants specialize in one particular thing, but this place has a little bit of everything for whatever you're craving: sushi, sashimi bowls like salmon don and chirashi, ramen, yakitori, and more! I ordered the salmon don and some lamb skewers. There is a 3-skewer minimum, which was totally fine because it's hard to stop at just one anyway. The salmon don was fresh and delicious, and the lamb skewers were super flavorful. Prices were pretty reasonable too, especially considering the variety. The atmosphere is casual and laid-back with cute Japanese-inspired decor throughout. Service was friendly as well! Definitely a great late-night find, and I'd come back to try more of the menu next time I'm in the area!

    Firstly, my husband and I ate here before and we loved it. The food was good and service was good…read more This is our second time here and it was a horrible experience. We got there around 7pm on a Friday. It was busy but we got sat pretty quickly. We ordered 2 miso soups, tofu, fatty combo sashimi, and 2 rolls. After about 30-45 min, we received our tea, miso soups, and the tofu appetizer. After about an hour, we got our sashimi. And after sitting for another 30 min, we decided it was time to cancel the rest and get our check. All the other tables were getting their food and we were just sitting there waiting. Waiting that long for food is unacceptable. And after all that, all we got was a sorry and "here's a 10% discount card for next time." I don't think there will be a next time.

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    I've been to the Bag O Crab in Berkeley and had a great experience, so I was excited to try this…read morelocation. Unfortunately, this visit was very disappointing. There was about a 20-minute wait before we were seated. We ordered wings, fries, garlic noodles, and our seafood bags. Some of the food came after our seafood bags, which was frustrating. I ordered Combo 2 with snow crab and 3/4 lb of head-off shrimp, potatoes, and sausage. I specifically chose no-spicy seasoning, but my bag was still spicy. There also wasn't much sauce, and what was there was too thin. The other person who ordered a seafood bag agreed that the sauce wasn't thick enough. I was honestly very disappointed with my seafood bag. The potatoes were served whole in the bag, and I only ate maybe 2 or 3 pieces of sausage and I can tell the corn is frozen prior to cooking. It's very mushy. I spent around $65 total on the bag, fries, steamed rice, and can soda. And I honestly felt like it was a waste of money. For $65, I expected the food and overall experience to be much better. The wings, garlic noodles, and fries were good, so those were definitely the highlights. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not compare to my experience at the Berkeley location. Another downside is that the drinks are bottled or canned, so there are no refills. Service could have been better as well. And honestly, the first red flag was the bathroom. It was horrible and made a bad first impression before we were even seated. Unfortunately, I will not be returning to this location. I expected much more, especially after having such a great experience at the Berkeley location.

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    Vivid Bibim - Dolsot bibimbap (with beef)

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    4.4(74 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    My wife found Vivid Bibim on Yelp. San Leandro often has very high quality Asian restaurants, so…read morewe don't mind the longer drive for a weekend lunch. Vivid is located in a strip mall off Washington St, and looks like a family-run operation with lots of Korean customers. IMHO, Korean cuisine is not only super tasty, but super healthy too and consistent with HHS Secretary Kennedy's diet of high protein, fresh/pickled/fermented veggies, and yes either a fried or boiled egg with hot dishes. Banchan came out first, and was fresh. We loved the bean sprouts and kimchi. Free refills - just ask! Wife got the seafood ramen - nice broth and chewy noodles, but frankly she found chicken meat and not seafood. Maybe a kitchen oversight? The two entrees we got were definitely 5-star worthy. A big, heaping sizzling platter of bulgolgi is a crowd pleaser for sure. Thinly-sliced, juicy, and sweet-savory beefy flavors. I need to eat in moderation due to propensity to develop gout, but my 5yo son loved every bite. Its a bit pricy at $42, but it can feed 2-3 people. Next time we visit, we'll probably try either the BBQ chicken or the Pork Belly. The other amazing dish is the Chicken Dolsot. A huge, sizzling stone bowl of crispy rice and tons of colorful veggies and super juicy chicken meat. A fried egg thrown in for good measure too. I do recommend adding some red Gochujang Sauce for extra flavor burst. Looking forward to coming back for more. After the initial lunch rush passed, the entire kitchen staff came out and ate a meal together which was cool.

    Came on a Thursday night, it was pretty empty inside but later more people started trickling in…read more The lady was nice but took time taking our order and bringing out the side dishes. We got the beef bibimbap and seafood ramen. There wasn't a lot of beef in the bibimbap, but the ramen was good - one shrimp inside, some clams, some squid. There's a pretty big parking lot for parking spots. We would come again to try their other dishes.

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    La Carreta Taqueria - mexican - Updated September 2026

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