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    Taqueria El Chacho

    3.4 (16 reviews)
    Open 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Located outside the parking lot of Hayward - Costco Business Center
    Cheryl M.

    ***Hayward Alert*** Date/Time: 9/11/25, 6:00pm Location: Tent outside the parking lot of Costco Business Center - Hayward I've been wanting to try Taqueria El Chacho since reading Yelper, Max L's FTR! Recently, noticed their stand (a few times) while driving to visit my uncle at a nearby care facility. The usual Mexican food items of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas along with mulitas (double-stacked taco), alambres (plate of grilled mixed meats with peppers and onions), papa rellena with a variety of meat options. I played it safe and went with the asada quesadilla with the option of fixings: picked onions, radish, limes, chopped cilantro, onions. Asada quesadilla was filled with nicely marinated and seared chopped beef! Decided to try a horchata as it's been awhile since I've had this cinnamon, rice drink...I think it will be awhile before I have it again...reminded me of a Bath and Body Works Holiday candle with all the cinnamon...lol...Good but a bit sweet for me... personal preference. Asada quesadilla and drink will set ya back $20. 4 different sauces to try...I failed to try all and mainly went with their orange sauce and red sauce and both had some good heat! I'd definitely return to try their al pastor burrito as it smelled so good and was quite hefty! Note: you won't find guacamole or sour cream here. :) Set up for dinner hours only and to go. No seating and a tent outside Hayward Business Costco (for now). Cash and credit cards accepted.

    Max L.

    As someone who's lived in Alameda Landing for the past few years, I'm so glad to have a spot like Taqueria El Chacho nearby. It's always great to have options close to home and it reminds me of my bar crawls with my Long Beach crew. I had the al pastor quesadilla ($13), and it was fire. Perfectly gooey, generous cheese, the al pastor was juicy, spicy, flavorful, and packed with just the right amount of char and spice. The meat was marinated just right along with that pineapple and every bite hit the spot. Service was friendly and fast for a Saturday and they take cash or Zelle. Good spot for grabbing a quick bite or picking up takeout. There's condiments also so I took a couple pieces of lime to add to the bottles of Corona I had in the fridge this evening. If you're at Target Alameda or the west side of the island make it a spot for an easy dinner, the al pastor is a must.

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    Best Mexican food we've had in a while .. can't wait to go back ! Hope they come to alameda more frequently!

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    The best taco in Alameda! The al pastor was sooooo good! Great place if you're craving for a late snack or dinner.

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    The al pastor quesadillas at Taqueria El Chacho (south shore center) are so good!

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    La Grana Fish - Fish tacos in carne asada Vampiros

    La Grana Fish

    4.5(216 reviews)
    3.1 miFruitvale, East Oakland
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    Quite simply, these are the BEST fish tacos I've ever had in the Bay Area…read more The place is half a block from my studio, so I have the privilege of confirming this opinion at least once a week. I've also brought plenty of friends and family here to try them, and the verdict is always the same: wonderful! I've heard that pretty much everything else on the menu is equally excellent, but I'm completely addicted to the fish tacos, so I've never managed to order anything else. It's cozy, friendly, and incredibly efficient if you happen to be in a hurry. I honestly couldn't recommend it more highly, or more fondly.

    The hype over their fish tacos is well deserved! The fish pieces were battered, fried, and very…read moresubstantial. I really enjoyed the creamy orange sauce. $5.75 a taco may seem a bit much, but at least the taco size and quality justifies the price. I also ordered the smaller size of ceviche for $15. It came with 2 large round tortilla chips (not sure what these are called) and a packet of saltine crackers. I feel like a bag of tortilla chips would have gone nicely with the ceviche because I ran out of the 2 large chips and crackers before I finished the ceviche. The ceviche itself was perfect. Their spinach pineapple agua fresca was refreshing and reminded me of those Odwalla green smoothies. You do taste the spinach but it's sweet and tastes good! I got here around 5:40 on a Friday and there was plenty of outdoor seating available, though it did start to fill up the longer I stayed. You can enter on either side of the back of Aloha.

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    El Asadero Poblano TJ Style - Mulita de birria

    El Asadero Poblano TJ Style

    4.0(69 reviews)
    7.1 miEast Oakland

    This is my favorite go to taco fix in all of Oakland. I've been visiting the last several years,…read morewhere at one point Mi Reynitas had to compete with them across the street when they got super hyped. If you don't know this spot then it's definitely a sleeper because the locals come here and it can get busy. Freshly hand made tortillas I ordered... Al pastor 4.5/5 My absolute favorite. It's well seasoned and flavorful. Better than most places because they cook and cut it from the trompo Asada 4/5 Meat is nicely grilled which gives it a nice smokey flavor. Well seasoned and because it's chopped into smaller pieces, helps chew through the tough bites Pollo 4.5/5 This caught me by surprise because it tasted almost like carnitas. The chicken is grilled but it had the texture of a carnita. It was crispy, tender and very juicy. Nicely seasoned. This became one of my favorite meats Cabeza 4.5/5 Nicely seasoned and super tender. Drinks 4/5 Agua frescas are good but are mostly on the sweeter side. My favorite is the cucumber lime because it's very refreshing. Sauces 3.5/5 I think the sauces are okay because it's slightly watered down for me. But it's still good on the tacos. Condiments 5/5 It's self serve but they're not stingy with the amount you need or want for your meal. Great selection from grilled onions and jalapeno, green and red salsa, lime, cucumber, and radish. Ambience 4/5 It's dining outside of a questionable area but there's plenty of tables and parking if it's not busy. Service 5/5 Not much to say and idk how to rate this but basically my interactions are from ordering and self pick up, and self serving my own condiments and napkins. Staff are friendly and quick with timing

    DON'T EAT AT THIS PLACE!!!!…read more I used to love this place. However, the burrito I got last week ago gave me severe food poisoning. That was the only meal I had that day so I know for a fact that it was this burrito that caused the poisoning. I was out of commission for the whole week with constant vomiting and diarrhea. This place should not be serving food without a health inspection.

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    Tacos Mi Rancho - Incorrect order - chicken burrito

    Tacos Mi Rancho

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    1.6 miEast Oakland
    $$

    Went in with zero expectations and left planning my next visit…read more Stopped by Tacos Mi Rancho near Lake Merritt and honestly didn't know what to expect. From the outside, it looks like a straightforward taco truck, but wow was I surprised. I ordered the Carnitas Super Taco, which came loaded with lettuce, cheese, cilantro, onions, sour cream, and guacamole. Everything was fresh, well seasoned, and packed with flavor. My only complaint? You only get one taco per order because I definitely could've eaten another. The Kid ordered the Carne Asada Super Taco and before we even pulled away, she was asking for a second one. That's usually a pretty good sign. We also tried the horchata and jamaica, and both were delicious. The horchata was creamy and flavorful, while the jamaica was refreshing and not overly sweet. What surprised me most was how quickly they got the food out, especially considering how popular this spot seems to be. A few things to know: * Cash or Venmo only * Parking can be a challenge, but it's worth it * Keep an eye out for the new speed cameras in the area Their hours are another plus: Open daily, 9:30am- midnight Overall, this was one of those pleasant surprises that reminds you not to judge a place by appearances. Definitely looking forward to coming back.

    Pretty good spot for tacos and burritos - when they actually get the order right and give you what…read moretheir menu advertise. I usually get the super tacos and a super burrito to split. Reason why I'd give 3 stars instead of 5 is because 1) almost $5 for one tiny taco is already absurd, and 2) half of the time they charge me for super taco prices just so i can go home and find out they gave me regular tacos - NO cheese, NO guac, NO sour cream. I even asked the dude on the phone how many bags of chips they give for my order so i know if I need to order more, he literally said two bags of chips, and end up giving me just one bag for a total of 4 "super" tacos and one "super" burrito. Check your order every time before you leave.

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    La Penca Azul - Steak tacos & refried beans

    La Penca Azul

    3.4(2.4k reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    The service is amazing. They constantly checked on you. Today we came for my son's 14th birthday…read more I love this place. I Been coming to this restaurant for over 10 years. The homemade chips are addictive don't get full on them before your meal comes. They also have an extra spicy sauce for the chips but I warn you now, it is really really spicy but good. The food is always amazing. Today we switched it up and got the Super Burritos. One shredded beef and the other shredded chicken. The beef was way better. But, our normal food item is the Pescado Especial for $63.79. It feeds 2-4 adults. The ambiance is very cultural. I love the variety of alcohol that they have and yes empty it's for decorations. The few television's that they do have came in handy because the World Cup was on, Panama vs Ghana.

    Ordered guacamole. DID NOT GET IT. Ordered chips and salsa (and an extra side of salsa). DID NOT…read moreGET IT. Please do not order to go or through GrubHub, REPEAT, DO NOT ORDER TO GO OR THROUGH GRUBHUB. They will fuck it all up, and you will be left without any recourse to get the food that you didn't get or a refund of your money. If you are craving their food, then go inside and sit down and eat the food there. At least then, you will see what you got and what you're paying for. If you order to go or remotely, they will slip things in there and otherwise try to screw you. Good luck!

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