Crazy popular place given the neighborhood it is in. Talk about a perfect concept in the perfect…read morespot, fits like a glove. In this tiny shopping strip in a very Hispanic hood in Hayward. I once came on a weekend early afternoon and had to turn around and look for an alternative...line out the friggin' door. Came on a weekday late in the lunch hours (2ish pm) and was able to get in the door. But within minutes of receiving my order, a line of over 10 peeps roll in and now the place seemed busy. This place has serious pull. All they do is carnitas, but in true authentic Mexican fashion. Carnitas is straight pork cooked in its own lard. It is seasoned simply (probably just salt) and cooked low and slow until the meat gets incredibly tender. Pretty much 'confit' method which is used in other cultures as well. But in true authentic fashion, in those pots of lard bubbling away, they are just not cooking pork meat. They are also cooking pork skin, one crispy (chicharone), one soft and chewy (cueritos), and also Buche which is the pork stomach lining, so it has a dense and meaty texture, but when confit'd is pretty darn good. You can get these carnitas in taco form, which seemed very popular during that lunch hour. Or you can get it as a combo plate with rice and beans. Or you can get any of those pork items by the pound, which I'm sure the majority of peeps do on weekends to take back home to feed a small army. Combo #3 ($16ish/4*) This is their smallest combo that can feed 1-2. Has about a pound of protein of choice, a small scoop of rice and refried beans, a decent size of salsa and 6 corn tortillas. I ate half there and brought the rest home for a light dinner later. Also comes with a fountain drink, so really nice value given how many meals I was able to get from it. Now when you order a combo, you pick what types of protein you want. You can get just the pork meat, which seems like mostly pork leg meat given the thick fibers in the chunks. It is quite tender and pulls with ease. The seasoning is perfect but is made even better with their thin and slightly spicy red salsa. I tried the 'mixta' option which was pork meat mixed with tender pork skin and even a bit of the buche. Definitely more exotic but very satisfying from my perspective. I think next time I'm going to order by the pound. Get a pound of meat, a half pound of the soft and gelatinous skin and a half pound of crispy chicharones. That way I can make my own tacos at home with all 3 components topped with their salsa and my own chopped onions and cilantro. Damn I'm drooling just thinking about it. Vamos cabron.

I ordered two super burritos to go, but they came with no sour cream, no cheese, and no pico de…read moregallo. They were definitely not what I ordered and did not feel like "super" burritos at all. The meat was also extremely salty, and we were unable to eat them. The two young women working there were very standoffish and provided poor customer service. One of them was on her phone while taking my order. When I asked a simple question, they looked at me as though I was ignorant instead of answering politely. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience, and I would not return.

It's a very small restaurant but the food is good. My 5 year old son will eat up to 4 pupusas. At…read moreother places he barely eats one. If you're in the mood for good authentic Mexican food you should really check this place out.

This place is my go to place for take out pupusas on the weekends, but I finally had the chance to…read moredine in for lunch. The parking lot is really tiny, but since it was middle of the day during the week I had no trouble finding parking. The restaurant entrance is located off of A st. and is pretty small. There were about 8-10 tables inside and there was one other person dining in. The service was really good and they were very attentive. Pupusas Revueltas - 9/10 - I like their pupusas because they put a good amount of meat inside and also do not come out burnt like at other pupusas locations. Their salsas add a lot of flavor as well. Wet Steak Burrito w/Red Sauce - 7/10 - The burrito was good and had a lot of sauce, but it didn't really have anything that made it stand out.

This is my go too spot when I'm in Hayward. Love the owner, she's so sweet and welcoming. Why I…read morekeep coming back, mine the food is delicious. They have taco Tuesday and Thursday's ( $1.75) ea. Also they have fire breakfast burritos at $6.50 from 9-11 , definitely recommend the chorizo and her green salsa it's delicious !! My other favorites are Camarones a la Diabla !!

This place is so underrated! I live in the South Bay but my parents still live in Hayward. My mom…read morehas been raving about this place for a while, so my husband and I finally tried it out about a month ago. Since then, we have been back multiple times. Whenever I am visiting my parents I cannot head back home without picking us up burritos from El Jarocho! The portions are huge and yet so affordable compared to other taquerias, especially the ones near us (San Jose). Mondays they have $8 regular burritos and of course have their $1.75 Taco Tuesdays. The tortilla for their burritos is thin and always perfectly toasted - just the way I like it because I hate it when I'm eating burrito and each bite is half tortilla. They also pack the burritos with more meat than rice and beans making it more bang for your buck! And the meat?! So flavorful! The restaurant is well kept and clean and the staff is soooo nice!

So I may be torta shaped but I'm actually not very into tortas (Sorry! I just find them to the…read moreboringest option of all latin foods lol). But anyways, I saw this torta on IG that I was like okay, I gotta have that. So I walked into La Casita Chilanga to order La Mega Chiva-I think it's one of their popular options. Service was quick and friendly. The one torta rang up to 20something so kinda hefty, but then the torta itself is actually pretty hefty! Like yall, you gotta see how much this thing weighs! Just half the torta was enough to put me into food coma, so at least you're paying 20something for 2 meals probably? The bread was perfectly toasted and the filling was flavorful with a nice little kick. It did kinda feel like a bit of a salt-bomb but I do love salty foods lol. I don't think it's converted me into a torta-lover, but I would definitely recommend this if you are!

If you like Mexican tortas as big as your face, you have to try this place! The sandwiches are…read morefully stuffed and packed with flavor. I have tried their tacos, but I think their tortas are their specialty. Their Tacos are just OK The restaurant is clean, and the servers are friendly. Facilities are also well-maintained, which is always a plus. For reference, two tortas came out to about $45 -- and honestly, they're huge enough to share!

I recently checked out El Asadero Poblano after a friend recommended it to me and it definitely hit…read morethe spot. The meats were seasoned really well. My favorites were the al pastor and cabeza. Both had great flavor and the cabeza was tender. The tacos were really good and had that simple Tijuana style. I also tried their burrito and it was just okay. It was missing some sauces. That was kind of my fault because I did not see the salsa bar, so I missed out on adding sauces that probably would have made it better. Overall it is a solid spot for tacos and I will come back to try more items and this time won't forget their sauces.

El Asadero Poblano has it's 2nd location in the rear of a Valero gas station. Not a taco truck…read more Food is dispensed in a tented area. A grill is behind the serving counter. Hours in the evening 5-10 weekdays. Weekends 4-10. Forgot to take pic. My memory isn't perfect. Posted what I roughly remembered. Ordered at cashier station in the middle. Pick up floor at the window next to it about 5 minutes later. Behind the cashier is the self-serve salsa station. A dine-in table is in the corner next to salsa station. No marked area for parking. 1 is alongside the gas station. The other is alongside sidewalk area. Not much decor, music from a boom box. Patrons were all amigos. Offerings (Tijuana-style, Mexico): meat plate, tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, quesatacos. Mulitas, Memelas, Aqua Fresca, vampiro Bites: cabeza/pastor tacos (2/$7j -garnishes of grilled onions, guacamole, cilantro on housemade corn tortillas. Got red & green salsa, jalepenos, onions & lime squeeze from salsa bar. Pastor was slightly dry, not tender. Green salsa mild. Cabeza was moist, tender. Red salsa pretty spicy. 4.5 stars Worthy! Quantity: very good Quality: perfecto. *planned to order vampiro. Forgot. This location better than International one. Definite repeat.

I put in a sizable order through Grubhub for my first experience with the food from this…read more It was delicious. Generous portions and the packaging is the best I've seen yet from delivered food. Loved the chips and chunky guacamole, huarache Pollo Asada, oden day tortillas, nacho cheese, super taco, Carnitas and super taco polo. Everything was yummy. Give this place to try you will be glad you did. Bon appétit

Price and size was decent if you just need to get full. I really really felt like I just ate a huge…read moreBean and Rice filled Burrito only . See the pic. I actually Ordered Super Asada Burrito came with chips and "salsas" for $13, ordered to go and automatic $0.25 bag fee. I was nice and even tipped $2 as pointed out in the kiosk and server looking at me. I was hoping for a generous portion of meat since I tipped. Disappointed but you decide for yourselves

This is going to be a long review…read more In 2023, my boyfriend Jack and I had a chance to come here. At the time, this place was new to me, and the pavilion in front was a recent addition. Even though I live nearby, I hadn't noticed that this little corner had a taqueria with such a nice seating area. Jack suggested we try the taqueria close to me, but I told him we should go across Tennyson to another spot I was more familiar with. So we went there instead. It was a nice meal, and for the first time in my life, I had horchata - he knew I would love it. I still remember him saying, "I thought we were going to the one closer to you!" He was talking about this place :Taqueria La Placita. I thought we would have another chance to come here together. Life doesn't always give you that chance. About a month later, he passed away in an accident. I spent the rest of 2023 in a very dark place. After some time, on a normal evening when I was craving Mexican food, I came here alone and ordered a super veggie burrito. The interior is divided into two sections- one with dining tables of different heights, and another with a bar-style seating area facing wall-mounted TVs. There are also screens displaying the menu with rotating photos of different dishes. This place immediately gave me a sense of comfort. The burrito came wrapped in foil, along with a paper bag of tortillas and salsa. The packaging and service were excellent. The dining area was clean and well-organized, and there were plenty of people enjoying their meals. I regret missing that one opportunity to come here with Jack. I can only imagine how beautiful that memory would have been. Every time I stand in line here, I think about it - I picture us sitting together, eating at this taqueria. I wish I could tell him how good this place is, if he could hear me. This is a memory I can't share with him, so I'm sharing it here instead. I hope that anyone who reads this will understand both the happiness and the sorrow behind it--the story of me, Jack, and the one missed chance to eat together at this place. I recommend Shrimp Burrito - it is so good.

I have been coming here for Shrimp Burritos every Friday, for five weeks consecutively…read more Traditionally Catholics do not eat meat on Fridays during Lent. I must mention how much my husband and I hate most seafood. We are both very particular about our shrimp. It has to be fresh and not too fishy tasting. Mi esposo es Mexicano y soy Güera. We are both obsessed with the shrimp burritos at La Placita! I wish I could take a picture to post with my review, but it's gone before I ever have the chance! They are packed with fresh delicious shrimp. Not the cheap kind, these taste like prawns. They are not tiny shrimp like you get in most restaurants. Hands down the BEST SHRIMP BURRITO you will find and yes it's worth the drive. Delicious guacamole and all the fixings of a standard "super burrito" (but the right combination and balance to accompany shrimp). Having Shrimp Burritos will continue on Fridays ...long after Easter for us.

Really good food, love that they have different specials everyday, la cocinera hace las cosas con…read moreamor, el aervicio es excelente

Best Mexican food I've ever tried the burritos and shrimp tacos are so good. Haven't seen them out…read morein a while though hope they're still active!