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    El Taquito Restaurant

    4.1 (742 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Corn tortillas
    Dezi S.

    Came back to my go to spot! JUST beat the rush! Place has its nice pics on the wall with the decorative lights throughout the restaurant and the tv's to watch whatever game might be on! It's a great family vibe! Got the pollo ranchero this time and LOVED it! The sauce is EVERYTHING! You can choose ANYTHING and it'll be great! Such a stable and staple in Hayward! Everyone's always so prompt and courteous! I'm going back soon for sure! I might even "See them tomorrow!"

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    Nate C.

    Everything is amazing, nothing is by chance. This is a purpose driven business that makes some of the best Mexican food in the Bay Area. Since 1976 they have been consistent with quality and flavor. Pay the family a visit, you will thank me later. This is one of my all time favorites! Enjoy!

    Taco salad
    Daw M.

    Fast and friendly service Comes with sides and chips The food was good Huge portions Family vibes Thanks!

    Skipp E.

    This has been one of my favorite go to restaurants since 1991. Started coming here with my family on the regular basis and I have never stopped. It's family owned and operated and everybody is super friendly. The restaurant has been remodeled in the last few years and it's really clean and the layout is very welcoming. The food is exceptional. They have the best tacos period. The chili Colorado is fantastic and if you're looking for a burrito, they have chili Colorado burritos that are game changing. The super burritos are massive. I've never had a bad experience when it comes to the food or the service. I can't say enough good things about them. They've earned their catch Phrase "the best tacos in town"

    Chicken enchilada with verde sauce.  I do not like beans so they substituted all rice.
    Gretchen M.

    Went there for a Friday lunch. Got there just after opening and was immediately seated and given chips/salsa. The food arrived quickly and we ate quickly! My friend got the 2 taco plate with steak, and I got a carnitas taco and chicken enchilada with verde sauce. Both were delicious with a BIG favorite being the flavor of the carnitas! Amazing! The waitstaff was fantastic and we asked if they minded if we hung out for a while since I had not seen my friend in a long time. They were very nice and we stayed and talked for another hour (there was no wait for tables, so we didn't feel too guilty). Overall, great place for families or friends to gather and have a good meal.

    Thee BEST nachos EVER!!
    Betty N.

    The food is still as delicious as I remember. Got the nachos because it's my favorite from out of every place I ever had em. Also got a steak taco for dinner. Food comes out quick and it's always freshly cooked. This place hasn't lost its charm.

    Esmeralda R.

    I came here with some family and we were sat down right away with chips brought out to our table. Seating is all indoors and you can see into the kitchen which gives it a casual vibe. I got one taco de cabeza because they are really big tacos. The cabeza was very flavorful and juicy. My partner got the wet burrito which was good as well. Unfortunately everyone got their food before me and my food was brought out already when everyone else finished eating because they forgot to make mine. It was a bit upsetting having to watch everyone else eat while I was hungry. I also wish they had smaller sizes available for their aguas frescas as they only offer one size. But overall the food is good and the service just okay.

    Enchilada dinner- asada with red sauce . Meat flavorful . Rice and beans tasty as well . Perfect
    Brandy L.

    Great Mexican restaurant newly remodel . Small parking lot but street parking as well. Service fast and friendly. Large portions, tasty and filling . Cooking area open to seating area so you can see food being made which is great . No surprises.

    Carne asada burrito
    Suzie C.

    This is the absolute Best Mexican Restaurant on Mission in Hayward! They are always soo nice and friendly, But the food is absolutely delicious! If you're in the area stop by here! You won't be disappointed.

    Pam K.

    I've always come back to get wet burritos from here because I love them so much, but after today's experience, it will unfortunately be my last. From the moment my family and I walked in, the lady with braided bleached blonde hair did not want to acknowledge us. After she reluctantly sat us, I watched her signal to the male server that she did not want to serve us. But, why? We literally walked in patiently and respectfully just as we would anywhere. I observed her happily greet every other guest that came in afterwards. I have no idea why she felt that way towards us, but it made me feel really bad. What was worse is that I didn't want to just up and leave after we were given the complimentary chips and salsa and somehow confirm whatever bias in her mind she had made about us. The male server wasn't much better. It took a lot of time for us to be acknowledged at all. I've always enjoyed coming here because I love the food and previous service but wow, I just actually feel hurt today. This review probably won't make any difference, but I think it's important that I let it be known.

    Christina D.

    Service was polite and friendly and very attentive. Drinks and food was delicious, fresh and authentic. Started us off with chips and 2 dips, onions and jalapeños. Prices are fair and the amount of food is hefty. Must try this place if your in the area. Gives la piñata a run for their money.

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    Food taste great , fast service , friendly service , clean restaurant nice environment . Would come back again.

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    Love this place downnnnn! Food is great, service is good, vibes are cool. Def one of my top favs

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    Ask the Community - El Taquito Restaurant

    Do they have delivery service?

    I do not believe so. I'm not sure if Doordash or Uber eats delivers from this restaurant. To drive over there and sit down and get 2 #18's is so worth it!

    Do they have tacos Tuesday?

    We unfortunately do not

    Are the rice & beans vegan?

    Are they back open from the remodel?

    Yes we are :)

    Do they have live music on Saturday?

    It's a quaint little restaurant, no live music, however they a television. Great food!

    Do they have beer?

    Yes .

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    A friend recommended this to me and I finally drove out to give it a try. I was greeted as soon as…read moreI walked in and was seated right away. Everything on the menu sounded so good and had to go with the shrimp ceviche and carne asada plate. While I waited for my order, I had fresh salsa and fresh chips. I could not stop eating the chips and had to keep on ordering more. The ceviche was super good and the carne asada was super tender. The rice and beans had the right amount of flavor and the jalapeño had the right kick. The server was really friendly and gave great recommendations on drinks. The restaurant had good lighting, noise level wasn't too loud, and the vibe was pretty chill. Plenty of parking and easy to get to. I drove across the bridge to try this place out and I would do it again! I highly recommend The Mexican Restaurant and Bar if you're craving super tasty food and great drinks with a group of friends or a date night.

    Waste of $100, and we both regretted our meal. It had been a few years since we'd eaten here, but…read morewe had really enjoyed it in the past, so we were looking forward to coming back. We arrived around 4:30 on a Sunday and were seated in the bar area. After waiting 10-15 minutes with no water, chips, or salsa, we still had no idea who was supposed to be serving us. The bartenders never acknowledged us, and nobody stopped by to even say, "We'll be right with you" or thank us for our patience. Eventually, someone came over and asked if we were ready to order. Our food arrived almost right away, but my fiancé realized his added carne asada was missing. The waiter didn't bring it out until he was nearly finished with his meal because he never rang it in.. I ordered the combination fajitas, and they were just okay. The entire time, there was a woman walking around in a blazer who appeared to be a manager, but she seemed more focused on training the bartender than checking on guests. Had she been paying attention, she would have clearly seen how frustrated we were. When our server finally brought the check, we noticed we had been charged twice for the chilaquiles, plus separately for the carne asada that didn't even arrive with the meal. After another 5 minutes, I flagged down who I believe was the manager to fix the bill. She corrected it and brought it back, but then we were left waiting another 5-10 minutes for our server to actually process the payment. The waiter never even thanked us before we left. Overall, the experience was incredibly disappointing, especially considering how much we enjoyed this place in the past. Neither of us plans to return.

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    The Mexican Restaurant and Bar - Ambiance

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    4.5(823 reviews)
    5.4 mi
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    Was looking for a taco spot after an event in San Jose. I could've stayed in San Jose but the rain…read morewas super heavy and I wanted to go somewhere closer to home. Not a lot of taco spots are open late at 10p but I saw that PNT was open. My family and I pulled into the driveway and were confused because it looked and sounded like a bar. There were a few people standing outside and I asked if this was a bar or restaurant and the gentleman said it's a restaurant. We walk in and got some stares because it was late and we had kids. Didn't matter to us. Everything on the menu sounded delish and they had al day breakfast items. We ended up going with the following: 1. Chicken sandwich- 10/10 my teen loved this. It was a crispy thinly sliced chicken breast with all the fixings, and pressed to perfection. 2. Chicken Caesar salad - 10/10 the lettuce was Romain, tossed in Caesar dressing and parm, with grilled chicken filet. 3. 4 tacos de asada - 10/10 yummy chopped steak, seasoned and grilled to perfection. I'm not sure if the evening chef cooks better or maybe we were starving, but the food was great! Ambience at the time was pretty loud but I figure it's because people hanging out in the bar area. Definitely will be back.

    Great spot for tacos. I've had their asada, pastor, and lingua. Highly recommend them all! Quick…read moreservice. Good for family and friend get togethers. They share a space with the bar for adult beverages.

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    A friend recommended this restaurant…read more We arrived at 11:30am on a Wednesday and were seating immediately. Our party of 3 ordered a Charcuterie Board and Ceviche Trio to share. For our entrees, we ordered the Argentinian Skirt Steak accompanied with Frites, Sautéed Greens, Fries and Chimichurri Sauce -- and the Mezcal Glazed King Salmon with Cashew Relish, Purple Potato Puree (so interesting!), Shaved Brussels Sprouts, and Chipotle Butter Sauce. Food was fantastic -- straight to the point and with boldness from the Latin influence. The ambiance aims for a higher end dining experience, and there is a full bar with additional seating. Must be a local favorite for Happy Hour and dinner. Jonathan was our server -- shout out to him for his efficiency, attentiveness, and professionalism. He responded at every interaction with enthusiasm and a smile. Would definitely return.

    John, our server was wonderful and friendly, and offered great recommendations…read more The atmosphere and background music was comfortable and uplifting. I started with a margarita and it was delicious. I would highly recommend the fried calamari and the Del Toro salad with medium well steak was so flavorful and the steak was grilled perfectly. While the starters were wonderful, the main dishes, Mary's chicken and boneless short ribs were tender, juicy and flavorful. If you're in the area, you've got to stop by. So worth it.

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