As someone who moved to Castro Valley from Hayward, I can honestly say that the choices for Mexican…read morefood isn't as plentiful. Im kinda particular about Mexican food because not many places has the more exotic meats choices like cabeza, lengua, and my favorite tripa. So as I was settling in to Castro Valley, I was very happy to have found Tacos El Campo. I have been here about 10 times in the 7 or so months I have been living here and have enjoyed every meal I ever had. The family that runs the place is very nice every time I come in. They do offer a discount if you pay cash to make sure you disclose that when ordering if you are paying by cash or card. The food comes out really fast, Id recommend ordering there in person instead of calling in so your food can be hotter. A MUST try is their vampiros, which I have never seen on a menu before coming here. It is basically a marriage between a taco and a grilled cheese sandwich. I have been to a lot of taquerias and not many places have these on the menu so I cant stress enough that you should give these a try. If I was younger, I could easily put away 5 of these and a big bottle of Mexican coke. If I tried that now, Id be asleep for the rest of the day and probably gain 5 pounds but if you dont care, go for it, it's a good way to put yourself to sleep. I have tried their burritos and tacos and they are solid, I usually get tripa or cabeza. Their tacos some with a side of grilled peppers and onions. There is also a good sized salsa bar as well. While I do miss Hayward, Tacos El Campa has made adjusting to life in Castro Valley much easier. This is my go-to spot for Mexican food and gets my vote for best Mexican spot in Castro Valley.

*** 3 - 3.5 stars for the tacos *** Tacos El Compa is…read morelocated on Castro Valley Blvd...spot has housed various businesses from the original (structure) Taco Bell, Korean food, Vons Chicken and now Tacos El Compa. I've only had the al pastor and fish tacos...unfortunately, wasn't a fan of chopped tilapia but the pork had a slight sweetness which I liked. Pretty standard and nothing wow but what I like is their salsa bar! Plus a STAR! Variety of items like pico de gallo, hot/spicy sauce, salsa verde, orange sauce and Mexican pickled vegetables (escabeche). Friend really liked the pork chili verde plate and said it flavorful . Plenty of items on the menu and will try their burrito, breakfast, nachos or a combination plate and agua fresca next time. Place is clean with tables for dine in. Service straightforward and wouldn't say it was welcoming (as noted in other reviews) when I visited. Small discount (credit card fee) offered when paying in cash. Private lot parking so you don't have to find a spot on the busy Boulevard. Drive thru available for call in orders/pickup

So after 7 months of living in Castro Valley, I finally made time to give this place a try. Ive…read morebeen told by a lot of folks that the food here is delicious and judging from the line I saw when I came in, it looks to be the case. Note, this is more of a review of the taqueria attached to the market and not the market itself, though it looked like it had all the essentials. Meat wise, it's definitely missing my favorites but in this case, it's actually a good thing because it means I'll order things I dont normally order as much. I went with a chivo (goat meat) taco and a super carne asada (grilled steak) burrito. I also picked up a bag of chicharron con carne (pork cracklings with meat) and a side of refried beans. They lady that took care of me was super nice. I love places like this because it gives me a chance to practice my Spanish. What's so awesome about this place is that they are grilling the meats right in front of you, which makes me want to order everything. I took everything home to the family they all loved it. The steak was super juicy and it might be one of the better carne asada I had. Everything tasted super fresh. The chivo taco was very moist and delicious as well. As for the chicharrons, it's chicharrons, it's almost always going to be good and the beans, were delicious as well, wish I ordered some arroz on the side to go with it. I bought the pre-packaged chicharrons by the checkout but if you want yours a little warmer, you can buy at at the meat department in the back of the store. All in all, Im definitely coming back and looking forward to trying their other meat options like al pastor and barbacoa. Given how small their work space is and how busy they might be, be prepared to give some extra time, especially if you are like me and bringing the food back home.

I used to live in the East Bay about 10 years ago and would always hit up this location for their…read morecheese fries and agua fresca. The location has been consistent in delivering great food--I always get either their carnitas cheese fries or their barbacoa cheese fries with a bit of consommé (broth) added to it. Their cucumber limon agua fresca always hits, and I recommend their sandia fresca when it's available. Over the years, it's been a place where I have positive memories, as it carried my wife and me through tough days back in college. This was, and still is, a great and affordable meal that acts as both lunch and dinner due to how generous the portion is. The only caveat I have since trying the location after a few years of not stopping by is that they changed their French fries. I think right now they cut potatoes and deep-fry them, versus what it was before, where they were more "restaurant style" fries. The texture is slightly different; however, the flavor has been consistent and still tastes like what it was 10 years ago. A true hole in the wall--the only issue is parking can be quite hard to find, lol! Service is fast if you make it before peak lunch or dinner hours, haha! Love this place.

Always great service and delicious food. Great place close to home with a lot around. Staff is…read morealways friendly and love the food!

Really wanted to like this place, but sadly it was a let down. Fiancé and I ordered delivery and…read morethe food came fast and warm. My fiancé was super disappointed with his carne asada plate. The carne was more of a bistec than a carne asada. The cut of meat was tough and flavorless. I opted for the Friday fajita special which comes with chicken, shrimp and steak. The shrimp was solid, cooked perfectly. Sadly the chicken and beef were overly salty and the beef was chewy. The standout was their rice, it was excellent. Not sure we'll be back especially if they use this "carne asada" meat in other dishes. Definitely better options around!

Visited on a Friday evening around 6pm with a friend, taco truck had maybe 5-8 other guests but not…read moretoo busy, was able to place our order pretty quickly. Food: Al Pastor Taco - good, generous amount of meat, topped with diced onions, cilantro, and salsa verde, the al Pastor had good flavor, wish there was a bit more char and pineapple but pretty tasty, corn tortilla was excellent, soft and pliable with nice toasted corn flavor Carne asada - very good, perfectly cooked steak that was tender with a char from the grill, also topped with onions, cilantro and salsa verde, same great corn tortilla, favorite of the proteins that we tried Suadero - okay, brisket was a bit dry and had the shredded texture reminding me more of carnitas, same toppings as the other taco, generous portion of meat, this one benefited from an extra squeeze of lime juice and some salsa roja from the salsa bar Service was solid, order at the truck window grab a number and wait for your corder to be called. Wait for our food was about 10-15 minute. They do have a topping and salsa bar with two types of salsa, limes, radishes and cucumber. Overall really enjoyed Tacos Gonzales, more of a 4.5 star overall, food was flavorful and freshly prepared. The carne asada was some of the best I've ever had in the bay area.

Tacos Gonzalez shares a parking lot with Tommy's Donuts. Didn't see food truck on initial drive by…read more Saw canopy tent with "Taco Tuesday" signage. Food truck actually parked behind canopy. Only truck had decor. Plenty of parking in back. Didn't open till 3. 1 hour late. Music via boombox. Menu posted on side of truck. No pricing. "Authentico Sabor Casero" written on food truck=authentic homemade. Offerings (estilo Tijuana/Tijuana style): desayunos (breakfast), tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, platillos, nachos, mulitas, guarache, bampiro, Aqua Fresca. Sips: Guava (L. 6?) -refreshing with no ice overload. Tastes naturally made. Not a lot of sugar. Bites: suadero (brisket), lengua (tongue), pastor tacos (12.50?) paid 18.50 total -tortillas house made. Not the usual. Thick & grilled. Garnishes of guac, grilled onions, lime squeeze, jalepenos, radishes, cucumbers. -self serve salsas. Proteins skimpy, tasty. -lengua melt in month juicy. -grilled pastor had slight smokiness, accompanied with cucumber morsels. -brisket melty & juicy as well. 4ish stars semi worthy quality: very good. quantity: skimpy Note: Taco Tuesday (2)

My sister and I went for a drive and we both wanted tacos .I didn't know this place was a sit-down…read morerestaurant .The ambiance was lovely and , there were two men that started playing guitar and singing as soon as we got there. The place was extremely busy so it took a while for our food to come out ., but everything was so delicious! I ordered a taco salad , and a pina .My Sis ordered a super taco and a pina .We got a bag of Chips and a small side of guacamole with our order

Manuel and his team came out to my daughters birthday party. This is the 3rd time we have hired him…read moreto serve Tacos and Quesadillas. He and his team are always super polite and professional. He came prior to the start of his scheduled time to set up and have everything ready to serve at the designated time. We will definitely be calling him again for out next gathering as we always receive compliments about how good the food is. Which it Is!!!

Tacos were delicious especially the pastor tacos. It was $28 for 7 tacos and a large Horchata. But…read morelet me tell you: after my wife and I completely demolished our tacos, we noticed that the person serving the tacos used a knife to cut raw meat and then proceeded to using the same knife to cut avocados, pineapple, meat and everything. I don't know how to UNSEE what I SAW.....

Late night taco spot to check out. Carne asada would be better, less dry. But has a nice smokiness…read moreto it. Cabeza and tripas did not disappoint. Tender and crispy! I'd love to come back to try out the Al pastor! They put slices of pineapple!

I picked up a to go order over the weekend and went with the wet burrito with steak along with a…read morefew carnitas tacos. The burrito is still just as good as I remembered. The sauce has its own unique flavor and the burrito itself is huge. I finished mine but was completely full after. My wife enjoyed the tacos and usually one or two is more than enough for her. This is an updated review and this place continues to be solid. The staff is hardworking and friendly! Dining in is just as good.

Came in for a Wednesday dinner and it wasn't too busy, which made for a relaxed experience. Service…read morewas prompt and attentive throughout, and there seemed to be plenty of staff on hand. We were brought fresh tortilla chips to start, which were great, along with a Lazy Susan-style setup of salsas and toppings. Unfortunately, this was a bit of a miss for me--there were raw onions, raw jalapeños, a green salsa, and more of a plain red hot sauce rather than a true salsa. I would have preferred something more traditional like a good pico de gallo or a more balanced house salsa. Ordered a bottle of Dos Equis, which at $7 felt a bit steep. Most entrées were priced between $17-$25, which is pretty standard. I had the carnitas and they were excellent--really flavorful and well-prepared. I also tried a bite of the chile relleno, which was solid as well. Overall, the food was good and the service was strong. That said, it's a bit out of the way for me, and while I enjoyed it, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back.

Tacos Mi Reynita has officially ruined all other tacos for me nothing compares to their quesatacos!…read moreThe flavor, the quality, the crispiness... absolutely unreal every single time. You can tell everything is made with care and it shows in every bite. I also LOVE that they give you grilled onions and serrano peppers on the side. Un platillo mexicano nunca le puede faltar unos chilitos asados It just makes the whole experience that much better and more authentic. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. It's hands down my favorite taco spot. My only complaint? I wish they opened earlier because I'm literally craving their tacos all day every day! If you haven't tried them yet, you're seriously missing out.

The quesadillas are good on some days, but yesterday evening my quesadilla de cabeza had a straight…read moreblack hair in it. The price is a trip because they're on the expensive side of non brick and mortar establishments, you see what I'm saying, but sure handmade tortillas, it's good food. The service is whack, period. Good ambience when it's a nice night to be outside in San Lorenzo, good vibes, good energy because it's got good food but lately it's been tanking, it's giving complacent. I've tried voicing my concerns with the company on IG, I sent a dm but no response so that's why I'm public about it now.

Food and service were amazing. The chile Colorado was…read moreamazing. Servers were attentive and service was very quick.

My husband passes by this restaurant all the time and had been wanting to try it for a while, so we…read morefinally gave it a shot this morning. When we walked in, there was only one person handling everything--taking orders, working the register, and serving food. At first, we thought it was a semi self-service setup, so we ordered at the counter and then found a seat. My husband ordered the steak breakfast, but the steak was unbelievably thin. I got the super burrito, which was not "super" at all--the portion was smaller compared to other Mexican places, and the flavor was pretty bland. We spent about $46 in total, including tax and tip. At least we got to try a place my husband had been curious about, but unfortunately, it's not somewhere we'd come back to.

Taco Yaqui carne asada, and regular taco Al pastor…read more Taco Yaqui was really good and cheesy! Head to the salsa bar under the tent and add your pickled onion and choice of salsas. Prefer the Al pastor over the carne asada but both were good. Also had their mango passionfruit agua Fresca - was refreshing on a hot day, lean more mango. Was easy to find seating and parking - went there closer to opening time

Passed by this place and saw the hugeeee line that wrapped around the whole parking lot and go so…read morecurious. I knew I needed to try it out and see what the hype was. Came around 7pm, ordered pretty fast, food itself took maybe 45 mins, but I mean they had a LINE of people there. AND everything is sooo fresh. They cook and prepare everything in front of you. From the meat, to the smoked peppers, etc. You can also get your own cilantro, pineapple salsa, hot sauce, onions, etc at the little condiment bar. I got the Taco Yaqui , my cousin got the Chorreanda. the Taco Yaqui was FIREEEEE. Every single bite was so yummy and juicy and flavorful~ You gotta try it at least once. I would sooo go back I just gotta be prepared for the wait now esp since its outside hehe. BUT the workers and service was so great they provided us chairs while waiting. Super recommend!!