Since Cut the Crab shut down and got replaced El Rodeo we've been wanting to try it out. We were…read moresurprised that the layout stayed the same. We showed up right before the lunch rush and got seated pretty promptly. We were offered drinks and our food orders were taken pretty promptly which was great. The service was incredible and it was a full team effort as we had several different people helping us out. The food was delicious. The cowboy chicken was grilled perfectly and my wife's burrito was very filling. We're sad it took us this long to experience El Rodeo but we definitely plan to be back as their menu looked incredible.

Tex-Mex served by friendly staff in a welcoming space, with familiar and comforting staples…read morereminiscent of places like La Casita and my childhood favorite, La Milpa (in Milpitas). Enjoy complimentary chips and salsa while you peruse the lunch or dinner menus. Chile verde here is perfect, as is the chicken and rice soup.

The cashiers are nice and welcoming. I love the pastor tacos and they give free chips and salsa…read more Though I noticed some cooks don't have gloves on and when they bring the food, the receipt is on the food... not very sanitary

I got two chicken enchiladas with free chips and salsa through doordash for just $10 including…read moredelivery. Crazy deal! It was tasty, on the salty side, but definitely worth it for the price. Chicken and cheese were very generous. The salsas weren't the best but chips were nice and salty + crispy. Can't say much about the service and ambiance because I doordashed this. Overall, would order again!

I have been coming here for years since this particular location is convenient and also because…read morethey are the biggest Pinata location. Years past, we were on the quest to try all of their locations and this one won our unofficial rating scale in various areas. Food was always great, large portions, reasonable prices and above all friendly service. Then I stopped coming here....COVID, life....and here we are again. We were going to throw a surprise birthday party and we needed a central location that was able to accommodate a group our size. I went weeks prior to see if this was going to be possible since I remembered that they had a large room in the back for semi to private events. I had also used the area in the past for lunch meetings but wanted to make sure that the space was still available. I spoke with Nico and from the start the ease in organizing a surprise birthday lunch was easy. He told me the different options available in hosting a buffet style type of lunch or having guests select choices from a pre-determined menu. Once you let him know your selection of items for the select choices, he will type it up for you to have it ready for your guests. He didn't tell me that I needed to do this, but I opted in making my own menu document since I wanted to make it personalized, use color and also have the selections in English and Spanish to accommodate our guests. Their menu is so ample and they have a lot of choices and many non-meat and meat selections. I personally am partial to the Super Famoso Burrito (Wet), its my go to and the one that I almost always get when ordering. Nico was quickly available via text during the process to answer any questions. The day of the party, he was there and when I entered the restaurant with the birthday man, he knew what to do. Our invited guests were already waiting in the back room with the curtain drawn. I didn't have to tell Nico that we were there for the surprise party. Nothing was ruined. He led us to the back for us to be seated and surprised our birthday man was!! Staff was excellent, super friendly and professional, helping to serve all of our needs. Parking can get a little tricky depending on the time and day if you want to park right in front. There is plenty available but because the restaurant is in a strip shopping center, the surrounding shops are also busy too but you will find parking. Our guests that had never been to La Pinata before commented on how much they liked the food, service and the restaurant itself. I know people from our party will be coming back and I know for sure I will too! Thank you Nico and everyone else for ensuring that the surprise birthday celebration lunch was perfect!

- Top Shelf Price, but Not a Top Shelf Experience…read more La Piñata Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar 39136 Paseo Padre Pkwy Fremont, CA 94538 Sunday, August 2, 2026 - approximately 2:00 PM I stopped by La Piñata in Fremont this afternoon while I had some time to spare. I figured I would sit down, relax, enjoy a margarita, and possibly order something else while I waited. I ordered the Top Shelf Margarita. It arrived with the standard orange and lime garnish, but overall the drink was just OK. For something advertised as "Top Shelf," I expected more flavor, a smoother drink, and something that actually felt premium. It wasn't bad, but it definitely wasn't memorable either. The chips and salsa were also disappointing. The chips were basic, and the salsa really lacked flavor. There was nothing distinctive, fresh-tasting, spicy, or memorable about it. For a Mexican restaurant, I expect the salsa to be one of those first things that gets your attention, but this one was very plain and underwhelming. The bigger issue, though, was the service. After receiving my margarita, I was ready to order something else. When I tried to get assistance, I was told I needed to wait. I could understand that if the restaurant had been extremely busy, but it really wasn't. That made the interaction feel even more unnecessary. When a customer is sitting there ready to spend more money and place another order, being told to wait without much attentiveness doesn't create a very welcoming experience. At that point, between the average margarita, bland chips and salsa, and the service, I decided I really didn't want to order anything else. yeah I'm beyond with this OK actually Two stars . Nothing was completely terrible, but nothing stood out enough to make me want to return based on this visit. For a restaurant that has been around for years, I expected much better flavor and a much stronger level of service. The ambiance is not what I expected from the Mexican restaurant.

Wow! This place is great! First time here an I think it is my new favorite Mexican food spot in my…read morepart of the bay. Started with a veggie bowl and added steak. It was delicious and fresh. I wish for more veggies but by the end of the bowl, I was quite full. Service was great and the bowl was delicious! I'll be back.

I haven't eaten breakfast since morning so why not come here for the first time? It's really quiet…read morehere and seems that people rather take it to go than dine here since there's only one person I saw. The place is kinda dark which is probably the reason why. I was scrolling through the menu and I noticed that some of the words were too small to read especially when they're clumped together. When I was trying to order, they were going a bit too fast by not just quickly telling me what to add next, but also added cheese to accumulate the total price of food when I never ordered it. Fast service could be as bad as slow service, because people could feel rushed. I got Al Pastor Bowl and it's really delicious though. I like how all the ingredients were blended together as I keep on eating it. My small issue is that, it wasn't kind of warm enough but not to the point where I have to microwave it. Honestly, I have forgotten what Al pastor is which is why I got it but again, I'll have to look up online what it is. Overall, the food is good but they should slow down a bit when taking customers' orders especially when they're new here. My other suggestion is to replace a menu where all words can be seen easily to read and to space them out.

This vibrant Mexican-style kitchen and tequila bar has been around for a few years now at this…read morelocation, so it was nice to finally get to taste test what their menu has to offer. Inside is pretty spacious with a nice bar and they even have a patio if you want to dine with your doggy This place makes a good spot to catch a game at the bar or do group dinners! They have other cool specials throughout the week too: * Happy Hour (mon-thurs) from 3-6pm * Weekend Brunch (sat/sun) from 11am-3pm * Taco Tues Special $22 (3 tacos, rice, beans, and a beverage) every Tuesday What we ordered: * Chips & Guac * Ceviche * Elotes (highly recommend!) * Chicken Tortilla Soup & Trópico Salad * Carne Asada Tacos * Salmon a la Plancha * Churros & Caramel Sauce * Paloma

This is probably the worst restaurant I've been to this year lol. I'm giving it a 2 star since the…read morefood was technically edible, but that's pretty much it when it comes to nice things to say about this place. It's incredibly overpriced for the quality and taste of the food you are getting. Honestly, I would pick Chili's over this (and I hate Chili's lol), but at least at chain restaurants they charge you a low price for mediocre food. Here they charged midscale restaurant prices for low grade, flavorless food. Skip this spot, it's not worth it.

Excelente sabor los tres platillos las aguas de jamaica y horchata muy ricas…read more salsa picante restaurante muy recomendado si andas por la zona fremont Nota los platillos estan grandes la atención muy buena

$2 Taco Tuesdays are the best time to grab a plate. Dine in and you'll be served chips and salsa…read morefree of charge. How many other Mexican restaurants even offer that free anymore? Ridiculous right? Plenty of meat options, thin tortillas, and plenty of space to sit and eat. Parking in the back which is nice too.

I was introduced to Casa Azteca by a customer. Very good food, portions and fair prices…read more The tortilla soup is delicious. The service was great and the hostess was very friendly. Definitely returning in the near future.

Came here early Friday after work. Pretty quiet (as the dinner rush wasn't in yet). Greeted by…read morefriendly staff who say the both of us at a high table. We ordered 2 super burritos wet (customized to our liking). Really solid food. It's a place I can see myself sitting at for a couple hours if I needed to get some work done on my laptop. Will definitely be back!

The food was so good! I had a taco and the taquitos, and everything was delicious. But the salsa…read morewas seriously the BEST salsa I've ever had! I could have eaten the salsa by itself Definitely will be coming back!

kaycee was my server and i had a really good experience with her and super friendly! and i made…read moresure to give her a tip

Taqueria Los Gallos is one of my go-to spots and they deserve 5 stars! The drive-thru is super…read moreconvenient, and the service is always great. Everyone is friendly and always has a smile on their face, which makes the experience even better. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and the portions are generous. My favorites are the pastor tacos and the ceviche tostada--both are delicious and never disappoint!

My family used to enjoy coming here, but lately the quality has really slipped. The carnitas, which…read moreused to be a highlight, now taste like something you'd pick up pre-made from a local big-box warehouse store--bland, lacking that slow-cooked depth and crispiness you expect from good carnitas. It's a noticeable downgrade. The homemade flavor is gone... On top of that, the portions have definitely gotten smaller. For the same price, you're getting less food and less flavor, which makes it hard to justify coming back. There are too many good taquerias in the area to settle for something that feels like it's cutting corners. Hoping they turn things around, but for now, it's disappointing.

I went back to Tacos Papo after a little over a year, and wow, what a difference! They have…read moreexpanded the place and done a huge renovation. I was honestly amazed by the new vibe and atmosphere. They've made it into a really nice place to sit down, relax, and enjoy your food. We were originally planning to just get takeout, but after seeing the new setup, we decided to stay and have dinner there. We ordered the grilled chicken tacos with everything and Jarritos, which was a great combo. Both of my kids and I really enjoyed the food! The staff were friendly and the service was great. My only small complaint is that their phone line gets really busy. I was trying to order ahead and had to call several times because it would say the line was busy and hang up. Overall, great experience and a huge improvement from the last time I visited. We'll definitely be back!

Tried ordering a simple bean and cheese burrito with rice, but between the heavy communication…read morebarrier with the cashier and the overwhelming echo of screaming kids in the restaurant, the ordering process was a total headache. I gave up and opted for a plain cheese quesadilla instead just to end the interaction. We also ordered the Hot Cheeto burrito. When the food arrived, there was no sauce or salsa included on the side and after looking around the entire dining area, there wasn't a salsa bar or a single bottle to grab anywhere. Serving dry quesadillas and heavy burritos without salsa is sad. Honestly, Taco Bell tastes better and at least gives you sauce. Completely disappointing experience, and we won't be coming back.