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    San Marcos Restaurant

    3.3 (123 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Thania M.

    Found this restaurant while shopping at one of the stores in this small strip mall. It looked very festive, and colorful, so I decided to go in. I asked to use the restroom, and she said it would be two dollars. I asked why? she very informatively explained how many non-customers try to use the facilities, and of course upkeep. I agreed and paid the two dollars. It took me a little bit offguard. I had never seen anything like this, but then thinking about it, id rather use a clean public restroom than one that is not taken care of, I was OK paying the two dollars. Reading some of the reviews, I'm definitely going to come back and try their food. I did ask for a cup of ice as I was leaving and they kindly decided not to charge me, that was cool!!

    Al pastor burrito (8.99)
    Victor G.

    San Marcos has an motley Mexican menu. inside dining or take out. no outside dining. reviews range from 1 to 5 stars. decided to order simply. offerings: burritos, tortas, lunch combo specials, breakfast, shrimp cocktails, soups & salads, specialities, fajitas, molcajetes, booze. eats: al pastor burrito (8.99) -filled with onions, beans, rice, al pastor pork cubelets with a spicy flavor. -tortillas was slightly toasted. spicy salsa included. -took it take out to avoid being late for medical appointment. -lots of parking.

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    Evelyn P.

    Restaurant is extremely clean and the service was amazing. Food was surprisingly authentic and delicious. This place will become our regular spot.

    Didn't want to come because there were many bad reviews but moved nearby so why not. Honestly, the tripas extra crunchy soft taco got me!!! It was delicious but pretty small. I had 2 tripas, 2 birria tacos, 1 hard shell carne asada taco. My partner had 2 tripas taco, 2 pastor tacos, 2 carne asada taco, 1 hard shell carne asada and was still hungry lol. But we'll come back and try other items on the menu.

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    Mandolin C.

    Always really great carnitas and carne asada Not open on mondays. 3 outdoor seats for dining otherwise to Go

    La H.

    The best Micheladas in Hayward Hands Down !!! Fully Loaded Miche con Camarones (fire) The service is amazing , owners are lovely ... full bar and Fridays are Karaoke night with a great sound system .. tacos and molcajetes are so good and not to mention the chips and salsa is a great pre snack when you are waiting for your food . recommended 100%

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    Ann L.

    I tried out San Marcos Taqueria on Sat 11/10/12 because Oasis Grill is closed on weekends. There were 2 people eating early for Sat dinner, I had to read through the menu & decided on: FREE chips & salsa given if you want it - I passed on the chips, salsa was good, but too salty. 2 Lengua tacos combo with rice & beans $5.75. Homemade tortillas then filled with lengua & salsa were pretty good. rice - average, beans only refried were ok. Horchata Small $1.50 - small isn't listed on the menu, but the guy said they had it so I got one. It was nice & cold & creamy. not too sweet. Separate bathrooms in the back - I had to ask for someone to unlock the door to the women's since it was locked.

    Rochelle S.

    Soooo good! Customer service is great, food is fantastic! Reminds me of mexico and the beach. Came in for some tacos but zaaaaym! Got the bowl of seafood heaven! They explain to you what it is and very friendly. Seafood is fresh and would definitely come back! Customers are nice too!

    Carne Asada Tacos (Handmade Tortillas)
    Alejandra R.

    Definitely worth the drive from Dublin for some good food! Carne asada torta was amazing! The bread was really soft! The tacos were delicious, the hand made tortillas tasted just like my moms! My husband enjoyed his aguachilies, definitely tasteful with a good spicy kick to it! Coming back for more!

    Sylvia C.

    Ok this place is around the corner from my house, I had been there before and thought the food was horrible and bland, but now I heard it was under new management so I went to give it a second chance. Friday nights they have Karaoke/DJ night, some dancing. The food looks good in pictures, I asked for chile rellenos which is probably a standard at all Mexican restaurants but they didn't not have. I should've known from the moment we got that bland tasting salsa and cardboard chips that I was taking a risk with my meal. I ordered a shrimp wet super burrito, no rice, no pico de gallo...simple enough right?!?! Wrong! Essentially what I got was a taco bello bean burrito with 4 flavorless shrimps, and to my surprise but not really, the unmelted cheese and sour cream go on the outside of the green "salsa" wet burrito at this joint. And they forget to put guacamole in my $16.99 wet "super" burrito. Waste of money for sure! Had better food from taco trucks

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    Mike A.

    This place is now under new management and I must say it now Sucks Ass and i will not return ever ..these people ruined a great restaurant it was amazing before the new owners came in now its watered down bs small portion different cook and its total garbage now what a heart breaking place.... UPDATE....!!!!@ I revisited the place after new ownership and gave it a chance to settle in and I must say they are back together it's not at 100% but its definitely worth it so it's by far way better than its first launch of new ownership I was really bummed about it when we revisit the new place but it's now back on top with the tacos Barbacoa topping its list as the most amazing you will ever taste the Molcajetes follow right in second place and Consume goes with everything. Great job San Marcos a really big turn around from the new ownership and it goes to show give places a few changes to really know how everything is before you decide not to return

    New Owner.. Micheladas was good.  Barbacoa tacos. Gotta have. Platter was good to.
    Teresa E.

    New Owner. Everyone friendly. Great food.. had the Barbacoa tacos. Thumbs up. Also had a combo platter. Beans were yummy. Especially the handmade tortillas. Good. Micheladas were great

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    Horrible food, very rude & obnoxious owner/staff, should have just walked out. Wasted my money. Don't eat here.

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    1 year ago

    i asked for no pork and repeatedly said no pork or anything related to that and they gave me pork on all my food

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    2 years ago

    Service was great and the food was bomb, very authentic. Must try. The ambience was very Latin oriented.

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    3 years ago

    Bomb food, fast service, beautiful interior, full bar, great selection of tequila, excellent margaritas, 2 bathrooms, will return!

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    Place is good and great service. Owners always greet us well. Food is authentic and flavorful.

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    This place is terrible. I was the only person in the restaurant and they messed up my order. I'm never going back.

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    I went in to order the seven seas soup that I had ordered a long time ago, but they no longer offer ot.

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    Me gusto mucho el menudo , mi esposo pidió una birria y dice que estaba muy bien , recomendable

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    Came in for a Wednesday dinner and it wasn't too busy, which made for a relaxed experience. Service…read morewas prompt and attentive throughout, and there seemed to be plenty of staff on hand. We were brought fresh tortilla chips to start, which were great, along with a Lazy Susan-style setup of salsas and toppings. Unfortunately, this was a bit of a miss for me--there were raw onions, raw jalapeños, a green salsa, and more of a plain red hot sauce rather than a true salsa. I would have preferred something more traditional like a good pico de gallo or a more balanced house salsa. Ordered a bottle of Dos Equis, which at $7 felt a bit steep. Most entrées were priced between $17-$25, which is pretty standard. I had the carnitas and they were excellent--really flavorful and well-prepared. I also tried a bite of the chile relleno, which was solid as well. Overall, the food was good and the service was strong. That said, it's a bit out of the way for me, and while I enjoyed it, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back.

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    This review is only for the small banquet room in the back, behind the bar. Our group had a…read morefundraiser event recently and there were about 50 people that attended. I can't say enough good things about the staff that took care of us. Jessica, Pepe, and the manager Luis ensured that our event ran smoothly. Jessica took care of our drink orders and Pepe made sure the food Buffett was regularly replenished. Both of them constantly cleaned up around the cocktail tables, ensuring that the area stayed presentable throughout the event. The Mexican always has great pricing on drinks so the guests enjoyed a variety of them. The food was delish and everything served was not only pretty to look at but also tasty. They also let us use their mic and speaker system, which I think is a plus. All in all we loved having our event at the Mexican and would recommend this venue to anyone wanting to host an intimate event.

    Waste of $100, and we both regretted our meal. It had been a few years since we'd eaten here, but…read morewe had really enjoyed it in the past, so we were looking forward to coming back. We arrived around 4:30 on a Sunday and were seated in the bar area. After waiting 10-15 minutes with no water, chips, or salsa, we still had no idea who was supposed to be serving us. The bartenders never acknowledged us, and nobody stopped by to even say, "We'll be right with you" or thank us for our patience. Eventually, someone came over and asked if we were ready to order. Our food arrived almost right away, but my fiancé realized his added carne asada was missing. The waiter didn't bring it out until he was nearly finished with his meal because he never rang it in.. I ordered the combination fajitas, and they were just okay. The entire time, there was a woman walking around in a blazer who appeared to be a manager, but she seemed more focused on training the bartender than checking on guests. Had she been paying attention, she would have clearly seen how frustrated we were. When our server finally brought the check, we noticed we had been charged twice for the chilaquiles, plus separately for the carne asada that didn't even arrive with the meal. After another 5 minutes, I flagged down who I believe was the manager to fix the bill. She corrected it and brought it back, but then we were left waiting another 5-10 minutes for our server to actually process the payment. The waiter never even thanked us before we left. Overall, the experience was incredibly disappointing, especially considering how much we enjoyed this place in the past. Neither of us plans to return.

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    4.7(79 reviews)
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    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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    6.3 mi
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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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    John, our server was wonderful and friendly, and offered great recommendations…read more The atmosphere and background music was comfortable and uplifting. I started with a margarita and it was delicious. I would highly recommend the fried calamari and the Del Toro salad with medium well steak was so flavorful and the steak was grilled perfectly. While the starters were wonderful, the main dishes, Mary's chicken and boneless short ribs were tender, juicy and flavorful. If you're in the area, you've got to stop by. So worth it.

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