Restaurantji unveils Hayward's must-visit Mexican dining spots. Taste a mix of Mexican dishes, starting with Quesabirria and ending with Quesadilla, and savor the best Mexican food around.
“This place does not disappoint.I got a DoorDash delivery of chicken fajitas just a little bit ago . The generous portions will allow for another meal or two out of this the next day or so .The chicken was seasoned beautifully, as well as the tender peppers and onions The corn tortillas and toppings were fresh and yummy . Give this place a try you will be glad you did .Bon appétit“
“Soooo tasty I get why this place has a Michelin star. We got one of every kind of taco and it was a great time. Order at the register in the front and sit down. Very chill casual spot. Try the agua frescas and they have a good selection of beer/drinks. I don’t speak Spanish and they were super patient with me.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible“
“The best mexican food I've ever had and the nicest customer service. As someone who eats vegetarian try their veggie burrito. Just a bunch of dad's working here trying to feed people like a family. Highly recommend their churros too and horchata. My fiance also loves their chicken tacos and the chicken super burrito.Vegetarian options: Veggie burrito, tacos, churros, quesdillas“
“Probably one of the cleanest and nicest interiors of any Mexican restaurant I've been to. There's plenty of parking on the street and the parking lot attached to it has several spots as well. The indoors has quite a bit of seating and the service and food are unbelievable. I called in my order and the pick up process was as smooth as can be. We were so hungry we didn't even take pics! We ordered a super shrimp burrito wet and it definitely lived up to the name. I will say, being from New Orleans, I've never found anywhere that has large jumbo quality shrimp like in the south. I can't knock them for it but it did seem the burrito was heavy on all the other toppings and the shrimp was very small and relatively scarce. Overall the burrito was amazing, but I am still holding out for a place that has large jumbo sized shrimp rather than the smaller ones in the Bay Area. The other order was a Carne Asada burrito wet, and from what I heard it was delicious and was rated a 7/10. I'm glad I came across this place and I definitely plan to try them again in the future. Give them a shot!“
“I only ordered takeout from here, and those small encounters with staff have been pleasant. They are friendly and welcoming. The food is delicious. I appreciate the pickled vegetables they add, which brings brightness to a sometimes heavy meal (I tend to go for something especially cheesy). Highly recommend!“
“(Translated by Google) Very rich pupusas. I always eat at the place right away and today I decided to try the pupusas and I loved them. Very good flavor.. I recommend them ?(Original)Muy ricas pupusas. Siempre como en el lugar de enseguida y hoy desidi probarlas pupusas y me encantaron. Muy buen sabor..las recomiendo ?“
“The tacos are fire, burrito is amazing. Best i've ever had anywhere. Service is quick and fast and the workers there very polite and nice. Outside scenery is awesome, they have their own seating area if you wanna order sit and eat and enjoy. Nothing about this place disappoints. 10/10 would come again a thousand times“
“I like this place because it's like a mom n pops kinda place, a hole in the wall type of place, I like those kind of restaurant!They sell American breakfast as well as Mexican breakfast!I had the birria with rice and beans! The birria was tasty and in it's own juice made it even betterrrrr!! ???“
“This place is amazing and has a rich history. The food is incredible, and Ignacio, our host, was fantastic. When it comes to Mexican cuisine, it can be challenging to find authentic flavors and quality ingredients, but this place nails it. Their carnitas are delicious, and their secret salsa is smoky and flavorful. If you're looking for an authentic Mexican dining experience, this is the place to go. We enjoyed a la carte nopales and carnitas with a traditional Mexican coke. I forgot to take a picture, but trust me the presentation was great, and their prices are a bargain for the area and the quality of their food and service.“
“Me and my family ordered the Pupusa Loca plate to share and it was amazing! I loved the how light, but flavorful the Pupusas were and how balanced they tasted with the Cabbage salad. The service and atmosphere was great; the place can get crowdy with the close seating, but overall the food is delicious and service is Superb.“
“We heard their brick and mortar closed down but glad to hear they are keeping their food truck going. We came here a couple times to take advantage of their taco Tuesdays deal $2, and grab a super burrito. It's located near Costco, near a bunch of industrial buildings. Could be hard to miss if you're not intentionally looking for this spot. They renovated their outdoor patio so there's plenty of seating and a bathroom for their customers. Their tacos taste very similar to how it was done in the past - still delicious and came with good amount of meat. I love their red and green salsa bottles around the tables. You can pour as much sauce as you want on your food without asking for sauces constantly. Their super burrito is delicious - the price is quite standard for the bay. They do have a burrito deal on Wednesday to take advantage of. I love their quesadillas though, Soo cheesy and packed with flavors! There's parking available although not plenty. They do close a little early around 6 I believe, so pick up food during the day to avoid peak traffic!“
“I really REALLY recommend this place for family and friends the food is AMAZING ever since I tried the tacos I could not stop going here every day. The service is ok there in the middle for fast food because sometimes they have to many orders and they go really slow but over all it’s great . The atmosphere needs a little more decor kinda boring just seeing a table and you food.“
“Honestly this place is amazing, I was a little skeptical at first being a Mediterranean Mexican fusion spot and me being Mexican, but man this place is the spot the birria tacos were straight up top three I’ve had period. Definitely coming back and recommending.Dietary restrictions: All items on menu are halal for the Muslim community.“
“This is my go to truck in Hayward, I’m lucky enough to live around the corner, this truck makes up for Val’s closing..IYKYK it’s located at the end of Bst.before you hit Center St. and when I drive by Vermont and I don’t see the yellow truck with the canopy I actually get sad, real talk the tacos I get are actually therapeutic. I get 4 Pastor tacos with pineapple and all the fixings, onions, cilantro, and a sauce that is hot but not too hot(if you like it hot)get mild if you can’t hang lol the people working are always the same friendly great people each time I go see them, they even gave me a hand with my car when I was in the rain, ate good and got my car on the road. They do it all lol best flavored Pastor, I’ve tried numerous different trucks and hands down they are the best in the bay. And the price was very reasonable for 4 tacos and a can of coke its 12.50 after 3 dollar tip it was 15 bucks…never spent a better 15 in my life…five stars would be the minimum I’d add a couple more!Parking: Parking is no more than 5 feet away and is always lit good and available most of the time.“
“I've been coming here since last September. The host quickly got to know me, and now knows exactly what my order is, down to the two containers of green salsas. The food is the BEST Mexican I've ever had. If I thought they were open on Sundays, I would make the drive just for breakfast.“
“I got the 4x4 burrito and the first bite was good with the sauce, halfway threw the burrito I felt like the meat was tasting different and guess the burrito is so big they mixed the batches of meat and might of had an old meat added to the burrito since it's very big. Other than that it was good! The Jamaica was very authentic.“
“A un assuming old style Mexican food restaurant. Flavor filled salsa with a spicy chili kick.. un like other Bay Area salsas. De Ajo is garlic heavy as it should be so close to the garlic capital city ... and surprisingly light in taste without heavy oil. Red sauce reminds me of a red chili ground down just for the purpose to accompany and make a statement muy rica. Great find on our way south.“
“So we were in the area car shopping and we got hungry as usual. I went to my yelp my reliable source and I saw this place. One other yelper said a gem and it truly is. It felt like we just discovered a treasure chest. Upon arrival I was a bit worried but im so glad I went in the driveway. The people were really friendly and welcoming. There was music and it was superbowl Sunday so everyone had their jerseys on. It's beautiful to see family get together. The tortillas are hand made the meat was perfect tender soft. The salsas were super delicious. I tried their oil based chile and let me tell you I make my own and have my secret pinch I use cinnamon on mine and I tasted peanuts on theirs and it was really good. We will definitely be back if we are in the area or if our tastebuds want some more. I cook at home but we were busy today and hungry hangry at some point. Lol but for sure super good and worth the money . Definitely recommend to my yelpers.“
“Okay so my partner and I stopped here after a long bike ride from Oakland, we didn’t have a lock but one of the staff was nice enough to lock our bikes up in their yard. Super sweet of her!Now, the pros and cons of this place:Pros:Pricing: In a cruel world of terrible $6 hipster tacos this place is a shining beacon of hope offering delicious tacos for $3. Burritos are very fairly priced too for the substantial size!Speed: Food was served super quick, and hotFood: The burritos were straight fire, bruh. Tortillas were grilled, they use whole avocado slices instead of guacamole, and their meats were so dank it made me wanna slap my grandma. Also a great meat to rice ratio.Cons:SIIIIIKE, there are no cons. This place is hella sick. Go eat here.“
“The best burritos in Hayward. I HATE that they started using the tiny salsa cups and you have to ask for tops but the burritos and the orange salsa is bomb. I've tried a bunch of burrito spots in Hayward and this one actually gives you a decent size burrito. A Super Burrito should be big. Period. I really need them to get the regular salsa cups again or give me the recipe because I'm tired of looking crazy asking for 15 tops. Lol“
“I’m so thankful for this spot. It’s been hard to find quality tacos. I was ordering from this one spot on A St. by the Lucky’s and that spot doesn’t come close to this spot. I love the food here - it’s all about quality and the flavor is on point. This is my second time having their food here and I must say it is fantastic!“
“Craving satisfied! I recently indulged in the mouthwatering pupusas at Los Cocos and they were a hit. Made to order, each bite was a delicious blend of flavor and freshness. I savored both the classic bean and cheese pupusa and the mixta, both soft and delightful. To complement my meal, I opted for a maracuya drink, which was sweet and refreshing, perfectly complementing the savory flavors of the pupusas. Despite being pre-made, the agua frescas were served in generous portions and tasted as if freshly prepared. The spacious layout of the restaurant provided ample seating, making it a comfortable dining experience. Overall, a delightful culinary journey that left me fully satisfied and eager for a return visit.“
“Hi everyone, I'm a general contractor and we have a project over at main and A street in Hayward CA, one of the employees of the store that we are remodeling brought barbacoa, tortillas, hot sauce ( salsa Roja ), and a delicious garbanzo consommé ) man....is the best barbacoa that I ever tasted, I recommend this place 1000% If you're around the Hayward area you must take the chance to delight yourself and your family visiting this place and eating the best barbacoa in Bay Area. Sincerely, Luis G Possible General Construction“
“The food has a true Sinaloan flavor and style, the service is quite good although a little limited to the demand it usually has. The place is presentable but small, its style of music and atmosphere is 100% Sinaloan. It is currently undergoing some renovations which does not give a good view of the place. The prices are below average when seafood costs less than 30 dollars per person.Parking: In front of the restaurant“
“CAPIRO'S POLLO ASADO.SORRY FOR THE TYPO ABOUT HIS NAME. HIS NAME IS CAPIROJust off of the corner of Calhoun and mission, in Hayward, directly underneath El Portal liquor store's giant sign, is a gem that real roast chicken lovers will appreciate.This small, homespun stand has the absolute best roast chicken in the East Bay hands down. Cooked the flavorful perfection by the master himself, this is chicken with the flavor that the big chains try to replicate but cannot. Pollo loco, and chicken on fire, simply cannot compete with Tepiro and his incredible roast chicken. What's more is that he makes some of the best salsa caliente, a smokey slightly tangy old school Mexican salsa that goes perfect with the chicken. He's only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 11:00 to 6:00. Hours may vary. Don't miss out on this. This is The kind of home cooked food we need more of in Northern California.I probably spelled his name wrong. Please forgive me! And go there anyway!“
“Delicious + fresh fruit!!! I wish I could have gotten a picture while it was in the bag (before I put it onto a plate at home)When I came in, I saw the cash only sign. I was super bummed, but the kind woman in the front allowed me to Zelle her!! Not sure if it was because she was the owner though so next time I come back I'll be prepared with cash. The Tostilocos were $8 which is the average anywhere you get these. This place should have 5 stars. Yummy antojitos and clutch for when you can't find our hard working churro man/woman walking around Pregnancy craving satisfied!!“
“This is a fairly new Arteagas here in Hayward on A street. This is usually the store I go to when I need to grab something quick to cook, since the store is literally a 4 minute drive from my place. The location itself is pretty clean all the stuff that works there is really nice, they are very welcoming as soon as you walk in you are Greeted. The grocery section isn't really big it's actually rather small to be honest. They do however keep their shelves stocked. One of my favorite things to get here is the fresh baked sweet Mexican bread that is freshly made every single morning. This has the softest sweet bread I have ever tasted at any Mexican grocery store. Not too sure how they make their bread compared to everyone else but this is a spot to get soft pan dulce! They also have a small Taqueria. The people that work it are nice the food is tasty, their Asada is delicious. I personally don't like the fact that they use their microwave to heat up half of what they serve or anything that comes with cheese. Maybe it's just me but that sorta throws me off a little. They do have a nice and organized meat section along with Creamery section Overall, this will be my quick pit stop if I ever need to grab something to cook while in a pinch.“
“I went there for a celebratory lunch after I took the certification exam and the shrimp taco was absolutely fantastic. It's a pretty big taco so you might just want to have one, two if you're hungry.Kid-friendliness: It's a nice family style place.“
“This place is my go to place for take out pupusas on the weekends, but I finally had the chance to dine 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.“
“Lalo's Taqueria stands out as one of the best taquerias, offering delicious, authentic Mexican food. The asada burrito is a highlight—flavorful and generously portioned. Tacos and tortas are equally satisfying. Despite my personal preference against the sweeter al pastor, the unique flavor might appeal to others.Beyond the excellent food, Lalo's impresses with its cleanliness. The spot is well-maintained, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. Overall, Lalo's Taqueria is a top choice for flavorful and satisfying Mexican cuisine. Highly recommended!“