Stopped at Ay Caramba on our way out of town at the Prune Tree Center shopping area at Hwy 101 and Hwy 156. It's a nice little spot with at least 3 large screen tv's hanging on one side of the wall and 4 on the other. And then there's a single larger screen in from of the bar. They had Sports, Cartoons and HGTV on each wall to entertain everyone. They have a great menu that has all the standards but what stood out to me were some of the specials like bacon wrapped Ribeye and Shrimp skewers which I did order. It came with 4 Ribeye pieces and 3 shrimp divided on 2 skewers. We shared it as an appetizer instead of their appetizer menu. They have Salads, Tostadas, Tortas, Sopas, Huaraches, Tacos, Burritos, Specials on menu and Daily Specials off menu. We also ordered a Burrito and two different Taco dishes. Apparently we came on the right night at the right time because they have live entertainment. They announced a singer readying to perform. She sang a variety of songs from contemporary, Latin, top 40 etc. It was a nice evening and if we come to the area, like heading to Monterey, we'll be sure to stop by and try other menu offerings. read more

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Love the huaraches and the burritos! Simple menu, but it works. Food comes out quickly. Good service.

Service was great! Adrian was really quick and accommodating. The food is very tasty as well. We got the sharable al pastor plate and everything tasted delicious. The cocktails were also fairly priced and tasty. Everyone knows food prices are going up but I think this place is pricing very fair for the quality of food. Would definitely prefer going to a local owned place over a chain restaurant! Highly recommend. read more

Wonderful surprise in Prunedale! Great ambiance and service. Very fresh and delicious food. read more

Today I had my first experience at Ay Caramba! The food was delicious and the presentation was a nice touch. Our waiter was both friendly and courteous, making it a good first time visit. I appreciated the pleasant atmosphere. It was my birthday so we ended the meal with a delicious in-house made cheesecake. Yummy! read more

Julio was the best. 10/10, give him a raise. Great service from Julio. His attitude was the best and so was his service. Always so attentive and kind. read more

Food was amazing! Julio was very attentive we will be back Tatsty piña coladas The highlight was the dessert Churros with ice cream , lechera and cajeta ! read more

This is our first time here & it has been an amazing & heartwarming experience. The food was very delicious. The customer service by Brianna was incredible & impeccable. As for Nancy Cardiel the performer, all I can say that It was a beautiful performance & it captured the true essence of the soul. I would highly recommend this establishment & we will be back for another wonderful time. read more

The service and food were both very good. After we were seated were served a basket of chips and a trio of salsas. A small spoon was provided, which I appreciate because I often like to add salsa to my meal. My partner had enchiladas with mole sauce and I had tacos-- two carnitas & two asada. Both plates came with small servings of rice & beans. The portions were generous. Ambience is pleasant enough. We have been before and will return. read more

We live this restaurant! Every time we eat here, the food is great. Esteban was our server and he is excellent. Good customer service and a nice atmosphere. We will be back! read more

Read the other recent reviews, they are correct! This place used to be great, but the prices have gone up a lot. Prices have gone up quite a bit, and while I could maybe justify that if the quality and service stayed the same, they haven't. There seems to be a new manager, and frankly, he didn't make a great impression. He spent most of the time chatting with one person and completely ignored the rest of us, which made the whole experience feel unwelcoming. The food was still good, but it just didn't have the same spark it used to. Sad to say I won't be coming here as often anymore. read more

The atmosphere, music and food was outstanding. Kika made us feel like family which is why we always come back. Best customer service ever.

nice place beautiful environment The service was good. We got our order like in 15 minutes. and the food was delicious. My wife ordered a Malcajete and I order a enchilada suizas read more

Clean, excellent service, and great food. At first I thought the prices were a little high, but then I saw the amount of food that you get, then I understood. My favorite dishes were the enchiladas suizas & the costillas. The chicken tacos were a little underwhelming, kind of dry & basic. Overall, a great dining experience & I will definitely be back with my family. read more

A+ on presentation and finding a way to elevate a burrito The selection of salsa and complimentary chips were a nice added touch. I ordered a Carne Asada burrito and my wife ordered a chicken burrito. Both were flavorful and the meat was tender. The tortilla is thin and has an excellent flavor on its own. We were one table of about 4 and there were 4 servers. You'd imagine service would be fast - but - it was not. One poor server was doing everything while 3 stood by the bar. Otherwise, this place would be an absolute 5/5. Will definitely be trying it again. read more

Ay Caramba - Carne Asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Prunedale, California

Thank you for accommodating a large party in short notice! We appreciate all the rearranging that you did and the great service. Everyone enjoyed their food too! read more

This place just keeps getting better and better we order the ceviche and a molcajete it was delicious!!!! read more

Came here on a Friday night around 845 pm. Husband didn't want fast food junk and since we live 5 minutes from here we thought we would try it out. They had a singer with a beautiful voice and she sang all types of music to cater to everyone. It was not as crowded so were able to hear her sing which was nice. The shrimp tacos (4) was very flavorful your choose of homemade corn or flour tortilla we had it in flour, we because I had to steal two from sister since she ordered it. I had the campechanos tacos which was good but had less flavor in my opinion than the shrimp taco. My husband had the enchiladas suizas which also delicious. We had the ay caramba nachos I feel that in itself could be a meal. For dessert we had the flan, I'm Filipino so I'm partial to my type of flan. Their Mexican flan is creamy and less sweet than ours. My husband loved it. The staff was very welcoming and friendly when we told them it was our first time there. read more

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not only was the food delicious but both times we've visited the staff are genuinely friendly & attentive. this is definitely our new favorite place to go! definitely recommend! read more

First time eating here last night with my mom. It was late (7:15) and we had just gotten back into town. Oh my gosh! The food was amazing. I am super picky about my Mexican food and this place did not disappoint. I had the arracher burrito (skirt steak) and my mom had rib eye and lengua tacos. I can't wait to go back. And the service was top notch as well. Very friendly staff, nice environment and clean. read more

Don't go to this place, they changed the prices very drastically, I don't know if they changed owners because they changed many things, the prices went up too much, the portions are smaller, they charge you $3 if you ask for extra tortillas, the churros used to be 4 pieces now they are 3 . Last time my family go this place. I asked for arranchera tacos and i got asada tacos, my sister asked for no spice molcajete and it was super spicy. So sad we used to go often this place but its not the same read more

We decided to give Ay Caramba a try for lunch. Staff were friendly and the server was attentive. The tortilla chips and three different salsa (red, green and spicy green) were brought to our table before our beverage order was taken. Our server described the three salsas warning us the middle was the most spicy. We both ordered Coke Zero sugar and also received water. We both enjoyed the chips and salsa. I was surprised at the green salsa great flavor, normally not a fan of green. The spicy green was good but was a little too spicy for me to consume too much. The tortilla chips are thick and perfect for dipping into the salsa. We ordered the carnitas torta (Carnitas, mayo, lettuce, onion, tomato, crema and jalapeño with fries) and the Carne Asada Sopes (Order comes with 2. Served with beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, queso fresco and crema). The torta came wrapped and cut in half, which made both plates perfect for us to share. The carne asada torta was delicious, nice and juicy with thinly sliced carnitas combined with the other ingredients made a great Torta. The Asada Sope was a little more messy, so I enjoyed the delicious ingredients with a fork. The surprise was the Sope shell, great fried masa with just enough crunch and a great flavor reminding me of a great tamale. The Fries were another good surprise, nice and crisp with a soft center. Our drinks were replaced with full ones before we emptied them showing an attentive server and bringing additional chips. Our expectations were definitely surpassed during this visit. Lunch cost was reasonable, food was delicious and service was excellent. Restaurant is clean and comfortable. We will definitely return. read more

Food was delicious . Jasmine was our server. She was very friendly, made sure we had what we needed..checked back several times. But didnt rush us. Great experience read more

Staff was awesome, ambiance was great, and food was delicious. Tortillas taste homemade and it had a friendly vibe!

Decided to do takeout instead of dine in. Service was great and food was awesome. The box that the tacos came in was an origami influenced work of art! read more

Great food , great service my server was Kika really good customer service. Coming back with my family ...

We love Ay Caramba! The food is good and the servers are friendly. Glad to have them here!

Salvador was an excellent service, answered all of our questions andthe food was delicious. Clean and comfortable.

Came here for a quick lunch off of the 101. Service was very fast and the tortillas were very fresh. The staff was friendly and gave us to go bags. However, they charged me for a super burrito that was not made super and they threw away our wrapped up take out/leftovers that we were planning to eat during our drive while I was in the bathroom. That was a frustrating end to a good, quick meal that downgraded them a star. read more

Why did you get rid of the chicken tortilla soup? The one served last night was gravy the only reason I come is for your original chicken tortilla soup with the toppings served on the side. read more

I really want to like this place, but I can't. The only reason I'm giving it two stars is because we were greeted at the door kindly and seated quick. We've been here 4 times, and this last time was with my whole family for a birthday. It took over an hour to get our food! Just for it to be mediocre at best. I ordered carne asada tacos... how do you screw that up? The tortillas were completely dry, the meat had ZERO seasoning or flavor and was full of gristle. The beans looked like chili beans from a can, and most of the rest of my family ordered burritos. No one finished them or took the rest home.... It was awful. My husband ordered the huarache and it was so dense and dry he could barely cut through it. Again, I wanted to like this place and give them another chance, but we won't be returning. It's very expensive for flavorless food. read more

Ay Caramba - Carne asada tacos with zero flavor, tough meat. No fresh onion or cilantro and a tiny piece of lemon. - Mexican Near Me - Prunedale, California

The food is delicious I have tried the molcajete several times and it has the perfect taste. The service is wonderful Jessica ( Kika) is always very courteous and friendly we love to come on Fridays and Nancy sings we just feel so comfortable at this place we have been coming since they open. We just love this place and their prices are very decent. read more

I went with a buddy of mine. We had a couple beers and some of the enchiladas suizas. The service was great. The ambiance is chill. There's a bar you can sit at to watch the game while eating Mexican food. The menu is simple. I got the enchiladas cause to me that's what seemed highlighted on the menu. I'm usually disappointed but this time I wasn't. The enchiladas were great. They give you 4 smothered in a green sauce with a side of rice and beans. They also give you chips with 3 kinds of salsa while you wait. Totally recommend. read more

Ay Caramba - Enchiladas Suizas - Mexican Near Me - Prunedale, California

Very slow been here 20+ minutes for food in a hurry that's why we got it to go so if your in a hurry I do not suggest this

Food was amazing and service was excellent! Our waitress was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the menu.

Amazing service, delicious food, friendly staff. I recommend getting the dessert flan. Kika is a kind friendly server.

great authentic food, delicious wine cocktails and beer, excellent service. Friday nights Nancy sings the most beautiful songs to listen to with dinner, in a classy chanteuse dinner club style that will warm your heart. You may be tempted to do a little dancing, so go ahead. read more

My husband had his usual shrimp taco meal, while I had my go-to tostada salad. This time, I asked the kitchen to choose my meat for me and they did not disappoint when I was served with lengua. It was tender and exquisitely seasoned (better than my mom's and auntie's). The guy behind us who looked like a regular there apparently ordered lengua also, and I can just imagine how pleased he was with his dish as well. It was nice to have lunch outdoors with our well-behaved puppy - the restaurant had several tables/chairs outside with plenty of outdoor patio heaters. It was nice to be maskless outdoors, and it almost felt normal again. The bathrooms were spacious and very clean. It's easy to get to and there's plenty of parking. Definitely one of favorite places to go to when we're in the area. read more

Ay Caramba - Tostada Salad - crisp and light shell with tender, exquisitely seasoned lengua, chipotle dressing on the side. - Mexican Near Me - Prunedale, California

Decor was cute, servers were at the top of their game, the food was fresh, hot and delicious. Warning: if y'all ever get the molcajete and can't handle spice get the chilie on the side! You'll enjoy it better! read more

All good, great service. 2nd time. Try molcajete and any tacos platter, Suizas might be good. read more

Ay Caramba - I'd stay away from the red enchilada cuz very dry. - Mexican Near Me - Prunedale, California