Been coming to this burrito spot for over 20 years, and I'm not even exaggerating--it has never let me down. Same flavor, same quality, same satisfaction every single time. The only think did change is the price but the wouldn't stop me. You know how most places fall off after a while? Not this one. From day one to now, it's been straight consistency. The burrito hits every time no skimping, flavors on point. Honestly, it's more than just food at this point--it's a tradition. Hard to find something that stays this solid for two decades. Respect where it's due. read more

Taqueria Los Pericos - Art work - Mexican Near Me - San Leandro, California

I've been coming to Los Pericos for a while, but the Super Burrito at the Pelton location was a letdown this time. While the burrito was definitely "super" in size, the proportions were way off. It was heavily packed with rice and beans--which were fine--but they clearly skimped on the carne asada. When you're paying for a premium burrito, you expect the meat to be the star of the show, not a background character. It felt more like a vegetarian burrito with a few guest appearances by the steak. If you're looking for a massive meal and don't mind the filler, this hits the spot, but for those of us looking for a balanced meat-to-rice ratio, this one missed the mark. Hopefully, it was just an off day for the line cook. read more

Taqueria Los Pericos - Mexican Near Me - San Leandro, California

I've had a couple of friends tell me, Taqueria Los Pericos was good. I happened to be in the area, however, we had just eaten dinner nearby so we were quite full. The restaurant is located in the Pelton Plaza. Metered parking until 6pm. I stopped in to get a agua fresca Horchata drink. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is spacious with a lot of self-serve table seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Order via cashier. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A very popular place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Two unisex restrooms. I'll be back to try their food next time. Support your local business. BTW, there is Taqueria Los Pericos #5 just a couple of blocks away. read more

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I stopped by here when I saw it because I love the location in Dublin, but I was in San Leandro. I ordered a vegetarian burrito and it was really good except I wish I had remembered to say refried beans. I appreciate it that the chips and salsa was help yourself. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was really big and bright and clean and the ambience was cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was definitely a variety of people not like Dublin where it's pretty safe feeling but it was totally cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I shouldn't say safe that might not be the right word, but it was more urban the San Leandro location compared to Dublin, but I liked it and the people that work there were really nice and the food was really good. What more could you ask for? Well maybe not to pay $17 for a vegetarian burrito. read more

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Stopped in here to grab lunch before my meeting. Thank you Yelpers! You never disappoint. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a corner spot. Lots of room inside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Lots of options to choose from. I went with my comfort zone and got 2 pastor tacos with rice and beans. My son got the pastor burritos. You help yourself to chips and the salsa bar. Chips were fresh and the salsa options were great. I love chips and salsa and this did not disappoint. My tacos were delivered. They pack the meat in the tacos. Delicious flavor and rice and beans were good. My son devoured his burrito. Which can only mean that it was good. This place is so good that I have to go back with my Hubby who loves Mexican food. read more

Taqueria Los Pericos - 2 taco pastor with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - San Leandro, California

Service and Staff: - Order your food at the register, take a number, and they'll bring your food out to you - Free chip "bar" and salsa bar next to the register Food and Drinks: - Horchata: 8/10 - not the best horchata I've ever had, but it was solid - Enchilada Plate: this was quite a hefty plate. Comes with three enchiladas (with your choice of meat, as well as green or red sauce), refried beans, rice, sour cream, avocado sauce, and some lettuce and tomatoes. Tasted good! - Burrito bowl: pretty big size as well. The go-to less messy version of a burrito. Filling and tasty. Miscellaneous: - Parking available via a shared parking lot with other businesses, as well as street parking - Good for small and bigger groups (each table can fit about 4-6 people comfortably - This place is popular, so it was loud in regards to a lot of people there - Two TVs (people were watching soccer when we were there) read more

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Didn't pack lunch today, decided to show up here. Bit of a menu so look to the right if you can't find the tacos. Menu is a bit sizable. No music just Univision on the tv. Cool staff. I ordered one carnitas taco that was amazing! 2 asada that was good, the Al pastor was also recommended. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool taco place I didn't see the market portion of the place, but I'll leave that for whenever I return 5/5.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Taqueria Los Pericos - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Leandro, California

This place is delicious. Been here twice and enjoyed the food both times. Meat is seasoned well and good portions. Self serve chips and salsa bar available. Though they don't sell Birria, they have a large menu of other options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of seating and in a high traffic area and plaza.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Cashier that took our order was friendly. Nice bonus is that a few shops down in the same plaza is a Mexican ice cream shop if your stomach has the room for it. read more

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Great food very tasty we had door dashed and it came hot and fresh!! Would eat there again!!

This taqueria is a local favorite, located in downtown San Leandro on the corner of the Pelton Center Plaza. Open 7 days a week from 8:30am-9:30pm, parking is a bit tricky as the plaza is metered Monday through Saturday. Read the signs! Might be better to find street parking if you want to avoid paying for meters. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a fair amount of dine-in seating and you can usually find a line to order, but not out the door.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The pricing for their plates are pricey (averaging $20.99/each) as well as their other menu items; however, the size of the meal is decent. Ordering is quick and customers can help themselves to complimentary tortilla chips next to the register and can select the type of salsa they want at the salsa bar. Chips and salsa are unlimited unlike other taquerias that give one bowl of chips and it's not even stacked. My go-to items are the tacos and enchilada plate, which comes with 3 enchiladas and your choice of meat (can select 3 different kinds for the same price), beans, rice, salad, and salsa. The tacos (averages $4-6/each) are street tacos and they drench it with sour cream and guac for my preference. I enjoy the al pastor and carne asada, the meat is flavorful. I plan to come back to try their burrito next time. If you're in the area for a quick bite, stop by and see if this place hits the spot! read more

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We had a group of 11 people--6 adults and 5 kids--and arrived around 1:30 p.m. on a Sunday. About half of the seats were already taken. The restaurant is semi-self-service: you find your own table and place your order yourself, and the staff will bring the food to you. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are quite a lot of seats, but most of them are four-person booths, with only one six-person table available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It felt like the restaurant is much more convenient for groups of four. If you have more people, it's hard to sit together.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] In the end, we waited for the six-person table for the adults and used a four-person table for the kids. The food was okay--not bad, but not a reason for me to come back again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]During our meal, people kept coming in, so the place was very lively.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was normal and average. read more

Our 19th hole was here. Of the eight of us only hubby & I've never eaten here. Located in a strip mall where there's metered parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Entered the restaurant. The order counter is to your right. There's a huge menu board posted above[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Make your order selection, pay, handed a plastic tent card with your order #. Find a table and your order will brought over. Meanwhile help yourself to chips & dip. There's four varieties of dip to choose from. Before long your order is walked over. Ordered - * hubby the carne asada taco salad - generous portion size. He enjoyed it. * I got two lengua soft tacos - served wet with chopped onions. I think one would have been fine but being my first visit.... [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of tables seating four each.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Hubby & I both said we'd come back. read more

Taqueria Los Pericos - Two lengua soft tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Leandro, California

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I used to come here all the time! I love that they have a salsa and chip bar, where other taquerias don't offer it. I love the lengua here! Service is always quick. Parking can get rough depending on what time you come, but it's well worth it. read more

Came across this place randomly because I was craving tacos while visiting family in the area. Wasn't expecting the meat options to be mucho sabroso, but oh man was I caught off guard. I ordered all tacos and must say the asada, buche, and cabeza was all shmacking. Definitely a must try!!. Dude at the counter was super helpful and gave all his recommendations. Was not disappointed at all. If you're in San Leandro and you want some tacos, this might be the go-to spot, unless I am told otherwise. read more

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We frequently stop at Taqueria Los Pericos for our 19th hole lunch. Always good food and great service. Recently they changed the bowl to help yourself to chips to a tiny size maybe to avoid customers of getting lots of chips? No worries we will just have to make more trips to fill up ! Still enjoyed our super soft taco. read more

Taqueria Los Pericos - Mexican Near Me - San Leandro, California

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One of my favorite burrito spots in the bay. The meat is so flavorful. The salsa is licking finger good and the chips yass my favorite. Service is always fast and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the space is always packed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is definitely a favorite in the community. read more

We had dinner and I had the super burrito with carne asada and buche. It was Bomb! The server was wonderful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back for more. read more

Taqueria Los Pericos - Waiting for some goodness - Mexican Near Me - San Leandro, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Staff is nice at this casual eatery that is clean and big serving fresh food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Once you order someone brings the food to you but they have a great self service chips as well as salsa bar that are yummy. Prices are fair and portions are generous. There is a metered parking lot. Food is solid. read more

One of our favorite dining establishments. Stopped by today after a brief pause, i was a lil' while. Hubby had a carne asada crispy taco, carne asada enchilada, rice & beans, no creama (sour cream). I had my usual: carne asada crispy taco, rice & beans, no creama (sour cream). Had a few condiments; mild salsa, avocado sauce and a few chips. Oooh la la, the lunchie was as great as we recalled. Service was on point, after you order @ the counter, you're given a lucky # to display @ your table. Once your entrees, a server will bring your food to your table. Drinks: horchata and water please. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is cozy, lotsa Hispanic cultural items within the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice self-service salsa bar with a very wide variety of sauces, limes, and additional enhancement additives for your plate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Taqueria Los Pericos - Crispy carne asada taco plate w/rice & beans, no sour cream - Mexican Near Me - San Leandro, California

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This is just all personal preference, so take this review with that in mind. I ordered a few crispy tacos, 2 lenguas, 1 carne, and 1 al pastor. There is A LOT of lettuce and and sour cream. This could be a good thing for others, but for me it was a little too overwhelming. Especially the sour cream, I think that just drowns the flavors too much. The meat portion was great. The meats really fill the tacos, I think that's why the lettuce, cheese, and sour cream is outside the taco, because the inside is filled with meat. That I really liked about Los Pericos. The carne was pretty bland in my opinion. Al pastor had flavors but you would expect it to be flavorful. I was pretty sad about the lengua, that just tasted like water. Flavors weren't really there for me, but I do respect that they fill the tacos to the max. read more

Taqueria Los Pericos - Crispy Taco - Mexican Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Hubby wanted enchiladas, so I referred him here. We've had them a long time ago but through a friend that got us takeout. I ordered the enchilada plate, 20.99 + tax 24 bucks, I was like that's expensive of 3 enchiladas, anyways, as takeout I didn't feel the need to tip, such as if I ordered at McDonald's or any other take out place. There was no service given. The guy's face changed quickly to no response when I said thank you. No smile, just ignored our existence which goes to show that tipping is so important to a business that it shows your attitude right out! Oh well, I guess I won't be returning......the one star is for the handsome cook in the back! read more

My brother introduced me this place when I was recently in town visiting. We came for a late lunch after an Oakland A's game (the last one at the Coliseum). And it's clear that this is a local gem. I had the ceviche tostada and the carnitas loaded nachos. Well, I probably should have stopped at the tostada which is a huge portion and could be shared for 2. It was fresh, really good. I liked the carnitas nachos, but I think I was already so full from the ceviche that I couldn't full appreciate the nachos. The unlimited Horchata was also awesome!! Will come back when I'm back in town! read more

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any time we are out here we make this the place to stop And get some delicious food, huge portion, and the agua de tamarindo is my fav. The chip/ salsa bar is amazing! read more

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I've been here several times. I've also been to the Hayward location, but this one seems better. Food is always good and the chips and salsa are on point read more

Oh my goodness! I used to work close by in San Leandro and would frequent Los Pericos often. It's been a while and today I was in the neighborhood and decided to drop by for lunch. I ordered a soft taco. The meat was so moist and the carnitas seasoned to perfection. On the menu I thought $10.00 for one taco was a bit overpriced. Then I got the taco and saw it could have been made into two tacos (generous meat portion). The service was friendly. Definitely a neighborhood spot to enjoy great Mexican food. read more

As a Mexican 'diner' this place is excellent. We have been to a couple of their restaurants in the bay area, and all have been clean, and well run. Lot's of locals come here, which speaks volumes. When I go to a 'Mexican' establishment, I want to be the minority 'Non-Mexican' in the room. You will get that here. Food is very good, and the staff constantly making sure tables are cleared and cleaned, as well as the floor and surrounding areas. Big thumbs up. read more

Taqueria Los Pericos - Enchilada and relleno dinner - Mexican Near Me - San Leandro, California

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I love, love, love, the food!! I've ordered the burritos, nachos, tacos, shredded chicken enchiladas with salsa verde', but I must say my favorite dish is the super shredded chicken and shrimp nachos! I highly recommend! read more

Was craving a burrito so ended up getting a super burrito with carne asada from this local place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was filled with customers and had a line so you can tell this place is pretty well liked.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You place an order at the counter and find a table for yourself. Self-serve water and unlimited chips + salsa. Didn't have to wait long for my burrito. I would say it's decent-sized and had a good mix of filling, not too much rice or beans. Meat was seasoned nicely, and tasted even better when I added the green sauce on top. I probably didn't get a fresh batch of chips but they didn't taste old or stale. Staff takes orders and buses tables quickly. Will definitely be back for the soup and plates, which I saw a lot of other customers ordering. Overall, a good deal for a burrito. read more

Taqueria Los Pericos - Super Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Noticed this place about two years ago, when I was going to the massage place a couple doors down. I didn't think much of it. Now with my job I have to go to our main branch for meetings so a colleague recommended this place. This place reminds me of a places in Long Beach called Patricia's, but just little bigger. They have an extensive menu, but in the interest of time I ordered a super burrito (carne asada.) For lunch time the service was quite fast and they were plenty busy. I forgot to ask if the beans were pinto or black. I prefer black beans, but luckily the burrito was evenly distributed with ingredients. They got a little sala bar and chips too. Service not overly friendly. I'll stop by again and try their Chile rellanos. read more

It's okay just something quick to eat is 5/5. But I tasted better burritos. If you're rushing then this is a good place

I've been to this place on and off for years and I was really caught off guard. I had two tacos. They were good reasonably priced. I ordered a shrimp burrito to go. It was $22. I was shocked that's absurd that's more than any other Mexican place around here I guess I will not be going back here again. I really don't get it. That's a total rip off. I would never pay $22 for a damn burrito. read more

came to Los Pericos ready to be wowed, but it ended up being just okay for me this time around. I ordered the wet burrito, which was massive (as it should be for the $16 price tag). It filled me up, but honestly, it didn't blow me away. The chicken was a bit on the dry side, which is a shame because the dish had potential. What I did enjoy, though, was the sauce bar. They had 3-4 fresh self-serve salsas and some tasty pickled veggies, which added some much-needed flavor to the meal. Definitely a highlight. That said, I know this spot has a loyal following, and I've seen rave reviews, so I'm not writing it off. I'll be back to try something different--maybe I just didn't order one of their signature dishes this time. Here's hoping round two lives up to the hype. read more

This restaurant used to be sooo good, now, egh. The flavor has gotten very bland. And now they mess up orders regularly. Very disappointing what happened to this place. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]When I walked into this place I knew it would be good. There were latinos working and eating here. The place was colorful and had Spanish music playing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was excited for my meal. I got a carve asada burrito and a drink. It was great. They have a salsa bar and you can get free refills on your drink even horchata!! Do yourself a favor and get over here for a good meal. read more

Taqueria Los Pericos - Packed carne asada burrito and I didn't have a single unpleasant piece of meat. - Mexican Near Me - San Leandro, California

Staff was welcoming, warm and helpful! My crispy chile verde taco hit the spot! I ordered it to-go and was surprised when I saw all the shredded lettuce and cheese with it! I ate it all, added the pickled jalapeños and salsa, delicious! This was a new spot for me and I'll definitely be back! Muy deliciosa read more

I feel like Yelp is gaslighting me with this place. I went one weekend to get menudo because I saw the stellar reviews. By the time I got there, they were sold out. A few weeks later I tried again, because it must be good right?!?! No. Sadly when I got my menudo they didn't offer hominy (which is not great but whatever). Then I tasted it and it was BLAND!! I put in all the oregano, salt, onions, salsa and lemon and it was still lackluster. My friend was visiting from San Jose and he gave me the stink eye because I told him this place was supposed to be authentic. He said it was the worst menudo he ever had. My only guess is that they just made it (maybe?). I still love their salsa bar and the fact that they offer free chips and (practically) a dozen tortillas with their soup but please do better on your menudo, oy! read more

Omgosh this restaurant was pricey but worth it! I was honored that my bf took me here because this restaurant is one his mother who is from Mexico took him to throughout his childhood. The food here is amazing and so delicious! Absolutely love this food! Staff was very friendly! read more

Taqueria Los Pericos - Enchilada plates, fresh tortilla chips , avocado jalapeno salsa muy delicioso! - Mexican Near Me - San Leandro, California

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I've been coming for years, and this is the 1st time I'm writing a review for this place!!! So far everything I had here was very good and authentic. From their tacos to the burritos. The campechana is always fresh with shrimp and octopus. Both the shrimp and fish ceviche is also fresh and top with lots of pico de gallo. They give you a very generous portion. The Caldo De Res(Beef Soup with veggies) is my favorite!! Very flavorful, and a beef is very tender! read more

Taqueria Los Pericos - Caldo De Res (Beef Soup) - Mexican Near Me - San Leandro, California

You order ahead of time, pay, and they'll give you a number (if you plan on eatting in), feel free to choose a table because there's a ton. There's also a self service bar to you get your sauces and drinks. Staff member was fine and nice. The food came out pretty quickly too! ZI got 3 tacos: chorizo, el pastor, and carnitas. El pastor was my favorite & the chorizo was pretty good too. Carnitas was okay, it was a bit dry, not sure because I ate it last and it was sitting out for a while. Other than that, I would come back here if I want something quick! read more

Taqueria Los Pericos - El pastor, chorizo, and carnitas tacos. - Mexican Near Me - San Leandro, California

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This is one of my go-to Mexican spots. Love that they have a salsa bar where you can grab whatever you want. The steak burrito is my favorite big, flavorful, and worth it. Prices are good, portions are large, and if you're dining in you get chips and salsa. The horchata is also really good. read more