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Restaurante El Poblanito

4.8 (28 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Street tacos. Didn't come with a lot of meat.
Anita W.

I recently checked out this restaurant. It's located in a strip mall alongside a grocery outlet, laundromat, and Chinese takeout spot. I appreciate the shared landing lot. There were plenty of spaces available. Inside, the restaurant is spacious and open. I thought it was a little strange there was a small shot setup in the middle of the dining area selling jewelry and other accessories. Service was off to a slow start as it took a while for someone to greet us. Once we were able to get the staffs attention though, everyone was friendly and helpful. I was excited to try the nachos. They looked great but I felt they could've used more flavor and toppings like fresh onions and cilantro. The street tacos were probably the most disappointing. They came loaded with onions and even included grilled onions on the side and the amount of meat in each taco felt kinda skimpy. On a positive note, the enchiladas were a good portion and were tasty. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to return but I can see this being a good neighborhood option for people who live nearby.

Not sure how often I've seen a Mexican Buffet, but that's awesome!
Marshal R.

Overall 4.5* / 5* You can tell they're still getting everything put together. Had a ladder here and a ladder there. But overall the restaurant looks pretty put together. Wife wanted two Grilled Chicken tacos. I opted for 2 asada tacos. Service was friendly and fast. Didn't have to wait too long. °Both Grilled chicken and asada had really good flavor. °The salsa rojo had good heat. Salsa verde had amazing flavor. °Im pretty sure the tortillas were made fresh. - Could be a positive or negative but the tortillas were a little on the raw side. I personally liked it, and even my wife didn't mind. Overall, I'm planning to come back some time and try the burrito, nachos, and flautas.

Theresa S.

I ordered a super burrito...fish, shrimp and steak light on the beans and rice, sour cream and pico and for my burrito to be lightly fried on the outside. My burrito was so delicious and flavorful I will definitely be back. Service was amazing and the ambiance was clean and inviting. 10/10

Fish taco, asada, and al pastor
Amanda N.

Heard about this place and their tacos being fuego, so had to try it. It opened two months ago, and apparently, there is a food truck. Upon arrival, I really enjoyed the wide open space. The owner (Omar) is super friendly and welcoming. He was so attentive and kept refilling our water, limes, & salsa. The food came out, and their chips are super crispy! Loved the tacos as their sauce was flavorful and the meat was tender. I'd definitely come back as I'm all about customer service and good food. Let's support new businesses, especially in the East Bay!

Steak fries chicken wings and tacos
Bunnia P.

The Carnitas and the chicken is amazing tacos are kind of small but the flavor is definitely there. Chicken wings were big pieces and had to take it home to finish. Definitely going back

Shrimp quesadillas!
Elizabeth G.

From food Truck to Restaurant! Omar and Dixie our servers were welcoming and friendly! The food was fresh and delicious. I tired a fish taco, a vegetarian taco and shrimp quesadilla. The quesadilla was big loaded with shrimp and the tacos were doubled fresh corn tortillas . Service was excellent. The ambiance was inviting and clean. Plenty of seating and they have a separate room for large parties! The prices were very reasonable and the food delicious. The restaurant also has a bar! I highly recommend the place that opened up about two weeks ago. Definitely will be back.

Verde enchilada w/ rice & beans
Michaela M.

Outstanding food and even better service! From the moment we sat down, the staff was incredibly proactive, ensuring we had everything we needed before we even had to ask. It's rare to find a place that balances being so attentive without being intrusive, but they nailed it. As for the food--absolutely delicious. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and authentic. If you're looking for a spot where you'll be genuinely taken care of while enjoying a top-tier meal, this is it. Highly recommended! The vibes were immaculate.

Tarashaun H.

The menu is much larger than 1 page. The owner came out and chatted with us, the service was excellent coming to check on us many times. The food was delicious. We got the veggie tacos which my vegetarian dad loved, I had the circular burrito and made it super style and it was humongous. I took almost half of it home, and my seven-year-old loved the chicken nuggets which were seasoned and different than her normal chicken nuggets she gets everywhere else. The salsas were especially good and the chips were fresh and warm. They have a monthly coloring contest which my daughter absolutely loved. It's a large space that could potentially be used for events. Definitely worth checking out!

Beef Nachos and specialty taco!

I was in the area finishing up some shopping at Trader Joe's and decided to grab dinner instead of cooking. That's when I came across Restaurante El Poblanito next to Grocery Outlet, and I'm glad I did. There's plenty of parking, a full bar, and the atmosphere felt welcoming right away. It was my first visit, and the customer service stood out immediately. The owner personally greeted me, thanked me for stopping in, and took the time to walk me through several menu options, which I really appreciated. The food was excellent. I love Mexican food, but I'm not a fan of paying inflated prices for it. Here, the dishes were not only flavorful and satisfying, but also very reasonably priced, which made the experience even better. This spot is a great find, and I'm looking forward to bringing friends and family here soon. Affordable, authentic, and genuinely welcoming. Definitely worth checking out.

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Fire service foods is a teeny bit on the more expensive side but it's worth it! I always get the quesabirria.

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Service was wonderful and the food was great! Big portions too. Great family owned restaurant.

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3 months ago

Super friendly service, excellent food. Get the nachos with carnitas or the surf and turf burritto!

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4 months ago

The food is fresh and has an authentic Mexican flavor. The service is great. Fair prices too. Ambiance is okay.

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Tried this newly opened Mexican restaurant in Hayward. We had the tacos, guacamole and chips. Everything was excellent and fresh.

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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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