Yum! I met up with my nephew here for lunch. He lives in Hayward and has known about this place…read moresince he was in high school. The portions are enormous and we all loved our food. I ordered a single quesabirria taco and it was great and filling. The consome was flavorful, the birria meat was fresh and tender, with nice fresh chopped onions and lettuce on the side. I thought the taco was a great value for just $8 and was so cheesy too. This is a standard restaurant. There were 2 nice plants in there but the ambiance is giving clean friendly diner. The service was good, though there was only 1 server for all the tables. If it got full in there, I'm sure that the service would slow down.

Everything is gooooood! Great Staff !! scenery awesome…read more parking easy, they have there own parking lot for customers!! will go back there again !! Highly recommended!! Yesssss

Absolutely AMAZING food! Everything we tried was incredibly delicious and packed with authentic…read moreflavor. The shrimp tostadas are definitely the star -- seriously SO good -- but it's honestly hard to choose a favorite because the nachos and tacos were just as incredible. The meat was perfectly cooked, tender, flavorful, and not fatty or greasy at all. You can really taste the quality and authenticity in every bite. Easily the BEST Mexican food I've ever had. Everything was so delicious that I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. The service was excellent as well. 10/10, absolutely worth it!

My husband passes by this restaurant all the time and had been wanting to try it for a while, so we…read morefinally gave it a shot this morning. When we walked in, there was only one person handling everything--taking orders, working the register, and serving food. At first, we thought it was a semi self-service setup, so we ordered at the counter and then found a seat. My husband ordered the steak breakfast, but the steak was unbelievably thin. I got the super burrito, which was not "super" at all--the portion was smaller compared to other Mexican places, and the flavor was pretty bland. We spent about $46 in total, including tax and tip. At least we got to try a place my husband had been curious about, but unfortunately, it's not somewhere we'd come back to.

The service was great, and the food is very filling and the environment is very chill…read more The cocktail menu looked very refreshing. We decided to take it easy and ordered a Coke & Shirley temple. Appetizers- You have to order the wings. I decided to order the sauce on the side since my partner doesn't do spice all that much but just the wings alone.. WOW. Those were rich & tasty. The food was delicious. Next time, I'll have to order some salsa for my main dish since I forgot to ask since I do like some heat on my dish. Besides that, I'd come back here again. Alambre & Chimichangas perfectly cooked

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.

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. :)

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.

Great service, sensible prices and great portions…read more To note, I'm vegan so my review is strictly on the one item I ordered. The cashier was kind and accommodating in building a vegan friendly burrito for me. The burrito itself was okay, but the salsa and pickled veg made up for it. I'm rarely in Hayward and really just stopped by here in a pinch. Los Pericos delivered on what's needed and I'm sure based on how many people I saw come in and out while I was dining in, this is certainly a place for regulars in the area. The restaurant is set up for casual fast dining with plenty of booths with benches for groups of 4-6. Defnintely happy this place was here when I got hungry while running errands in the area.

Taco Yaqui carne asada, and regular taco Al pastor…read more Taco Yaqui was really good and cheesy! Head to the salsa bar under the tent and add your pickled onion and choice of salsas. Prefer the Al pastor over the carne asada but both were good. Also had their mango passionfruit agua Fresca - was refreshing on a hot day, lean more mango. Was easy to find seating and parking - went there closer to opening time

Passed by this place and saw the hugeeee line that wrapped around the whole parking lot and go so…read morecurious. I knew I needed to try it out and see what the hype was. Came around 7pm, ordered pretty fast, food itself took maybe 45 mins, but I mean they had a LINE of people there. AND everything is sooo fresh. They cook and prepare everything in front of you. From the meat, to the smoked peppers, etc. You can also get your own cilantro, pineapple salsa, hot sauce, onions, etc at the little condiment bar. I got the Taco Yaqui , my cousin got the Chorreanda. the Taco Yaqui was FIREEEEE. Every single bite was so yummy and juicy and flavorful~ You gotta try it at least once. I would sooo go back I just gotta be prepared for the wait now esp since its outside hehe. BUT the workers and service was so great they provided us chairs while waiting. Super recommend!!

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.

The food is always good here. But today it was beyond great. The papas bravas are absolutely…read moredelicious . Also the short rib Benedict The arepa instead of the English muffin is genius. Kudos to the chef . Service was good everybody is friendly and helpful. And the place is beautiful.always clean Beautiful paintings and furniture. I wish the coffee cups were little more bigger My wife and I drink a lot of coffee and we feel bad for the waiters. They have to refill it like six times at least. Overall a great place to enjoy delicious food with your loved ones

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!

I called in my order on a busy Taco Tuesday. The cashier answered my call, took my order, and let…read moreme know it would be ready in about 15-20 minutes, which was perfect since I was driving from Union City during the 5 p.m. traffic. When I arrived, I noticed a sign for phone order pickup, but the cashier let me know I still needed to pay first by getting in the regular line. Totally understandable, so I waited about 5-10 minutes, paid, and my order was ready to go. Their service was quick and friendly. They had one person dedicated to cleaning tables and helping customers, two or three people in the kitchen, and the cashier keeping up with orders and drinks. It was nice to see team work. Overall, I loved the service, and the tacos were really good. One of the salsas we got was REALLY hot, but it was delicious. I can't wait to go back and try more of their food and drinks.

Went today for Taco Tuesday. $1.50 per taco. Was so…read moredelicious. Service was a little slow cause they made everything from scratch. They have different kinds of sauces. Will definitely try their $7 burrito Monday! With tables and chairs inside to dine in. Casual ambiance. Servers are polite. Place is clean. Place was busy, lots of pick up orders. Lots of parking. It's a place when you want to try authentic Mexican food.

This review is for a take-out order from June 25th, 2026…read more This had always been our favorite La Pinata. We used to eat in fairly regularly but not since COVID. We tried coming once post COVID, but their open hours had been shortened drastically. For this order, I wanted: Al Pastor Super Famoso ala carte Chicken Tostada Dinner Chile Relleno Dinner Each time I named an item, the next question was, "anything else"? That means I was asked "anything else?" three times. Anyone who has worked with taking orders should be aware that is a question that should never be asked. The proper question would be, "would you like to order any chips or a drink?" That's called suggestive selling. We got what I ordered but was underwhelmed by the food that we got. We're very sad to say that this was our last visit to this location.

La Pinata has been a long time neighborhood favorite for authentic Mexican food! It's small inside…read morebut has parking in back so many get food to go. It's colorful in decor and the service is super friendly and accommodating! I got the Chili Verde dinner with black beans and rice ( no cheese or sour cream as I am lactose intolerant and so many places miss this on my order, but they didn't!) and it was juicy, flavorful and zesty as in spicy but not too spicy! Hot sauce on the side and excellent home made tortillas, corn of course. The prices are reasonable and it's located in a working class area and gives an honest value. My to go order was wrapped well and I had no spills and they used tinfoil to keep it warm. It's a favorito!