La Penca Azul

1440 Park St, Alameda
(510) 769-9110

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La Penca Azul in Alameda was a letdown overall. The atmosphere feels very dated - dim lighting, old furnishings, and a general sense that the place hasn’t been refreshed in years. It didn’t add charm, just made the experience feel a bit tired. Although the variety of booze in the glass windows gave an interesting design touch.

The food was overly heavy, and not in a satisfying way. I struggled to finish my breakfast, light order meal, and my stomach felt weighed down for hours afterward. That lingering discomfort was enough for me to leave the leftovers behind, which I tent not to.

Service started off well, with friendly attention at the beginning, but unfortunately, it dropped off sharply. Toward the end of the meal, it was hard to get anyone’s attention, and the checkout process was a mess. They completely forgot about us, which was especially frustrating during a lunch break with limited time.

There were a couple of okay moments, but overall, not a place I’d be quick to return to.

Ari Wilkins

Drinks were good. The food was average. However, I suggest you stop in and give them a try.

Ramon Romo

Overall cleanliness was okay, but the bathrooms could use more attention.

Joseph Wainwright

Love this place but their hours are wrong. Can’t go in past 9pm, despite what the website says

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Chris Flum

We came, we were seated, we ordered, we ate and drank!
We have been to many events with the food truck and never disappointed, while on a date lunch in Alameda my wife said lets go! She had the combo fajitas and I had a triple combo taco enchilada and tamale i had a top shelf and she had skinny margaritas she also had a shot of centinario tequila. We loved our meals And, the service was excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Fajitas, Enchiladas

filash sthapit

This is now my favorite mexican restaurant in Alameda. I love the chicharŕon tacos here. Really good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

SYGNWAV SYNDICATE

The restraunt is connected to their Taco Bar. A Chipotle style, create-your-own setup with lots of incredible options from sour cream, to chipotle cabbage.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Galloway

I stopped in for lunch and had a grilled shrimp burrito. The burrito was very loosely wrapped so you had to eat it with a knife and fork, it was filled mostly with rice and the 8-10 tiny shrimp had no grill flavor at all. Very bland as well, as was the salsa that came with the chips, very bland. The staff was fine but I will never go back here.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Ebony Tillis

The rice and beans were good and the drinks. The taco could have been better not a lot of flavor and only meat in a hard shell.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chips & Salsa

Eugene Villalpando

Good food & good drinks and 2 happy hours over at Park street in

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Taco Bar

TOMÁS SÁNCHEZ RUIZ

Mexican food, tasty, very good atmosphere, recommended

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Patti Long

Thank you so much for the A/C, margarita and quesadilla!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fahd Hasan

Everything was great and amazing. The music and atmosphere were touchable, and I feel it more enjoyable while eating my meal. It was not pricey at all. Definitely I will go there next time

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips & Salsa, Chicken Fajitas, Steak

Yolanda Daggs

Food.was.delicious is an understatement... atmosphere was great...My first time tonight.. I'm in love... Will definitely be ordering through Door dash or Postmates.. I went afternoon...Few tables were available but we lucked up one..

Parking: Parking in the back..it does have meters but m-f

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chips & Salsa

De Anna Ashby

The food was amazing. I got the two cheese enchilada dinner plate with green sauce. One bite in, I was doing my happy dance. The food was great, the background music was awesome, and my company was even better! Next time I'm in town, I'll definitely be coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Enchiladas

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