Yum! I met up with my nephew here for lunch. He lives in Hayward and has known about this place…read moresince he was in high school. The portions are enormous and we all loved our food. I ordered a single quesabirria taco and it was great and filling. The consome was flavorful, the birria meat was fresh and tender, with nice fresh chopped onions and lettuce on the side. I thought the taco was a great value for just $8 and was so cheesy too. This is a standard restaurant. There were 2 nice plants in there but the ambiance is giving clean friendly diner. The service was good, though there was only 1 server for all the tables. If it got full in there, I'm sure that the service would slow down.

Everything is gooooood! Great Staff !! scenery awesome…read more parking easy, they have there own parking lot for customers!! will go back there again !! Highly recommended!! Yesssss

Been here a couple of times. The staff here are so kind and welcoming, especially the girls at the…read morecashier. The burritos are really good, the portions are generous, and the prices are very fair for how much food you get. Great food, great service, and great value.

Food was bomb. Not badly priced but my favorite part was how nice they were to us. It was me, my…read moresister, and nephew and they were so patient and kind. The food was incredible and they were very accommodating.

The service was great, and the food is very filling and the environment is very chill…read more The cocktail menu looked very refreshing. We decided to take it easy and ordered a Coke & Shirley temple. Appetizers- You have to order the wings. I decided to order the sauce on the side since my partner doesn't do spice all that much but just the wings alone.. WOW. Those were rich & tasty. The food was delicious. Next time, I'll have to order some salsa for my main dish since I forgot to ask since I do like some heat on my dish. Besides that, I'd come back here again. Alambre & Chimichangas perfectly cooked

This review is only for the small banquet room in the back, behind the bar. Our group had a…read morefundraiser event recently and there were about 50 people that attended. I can't say enough good things about the staff that took care of us. Jessica, Pepe, and the manager Luis ensured that our event ran smoothly. Jessica took care of our drink orders and Pepe made sure the food Buffett was regularly replenished. Both of them constantly cleaned up around the cocktail tables, ensuring that the area stayed presentable throughout the event. The Mexican always has great pricing on drinks so the guests enjoyed a variety of them. The food was delish and everything served was not only pretty to look at but also tasty. They also let us use their mic and speaker system, which I think is a plus. All in all we loved having our event at the Mexican and would recommend this venue to anyone wanting to host an intimate event.

Breakfast Chorizo Burrito is not on the Menu but you can ask for it. The tortilla is soft. The…read morefillings inside the burrito are refried beans, Chorizo & Eggs, potatoes and cheese. It was soo good. The table salsas were super bomb too! They compliment their food soo well. They have 3 Salsas. A Red Smokey salsa Spicy Orange Salsa medium not spicy Salsa Verde not spicy but yummy. The service is good but not too fast. They are mainly a sit down spot tucked off with parking in the back. Plenty. The decor inside is simple but bright and fun. They do not allow outside drinks which is cool because they offer Jamaica and other beverages.

Browsed through a bunch of Reddit posts, stating this was the best taqueria in Hayward…read more FYI, It was soooo hard finding this location with Google Maps and not being a Hayward local. We went in circles... the turns are short. ***does not allow outside food or drink inside (unless it's for health reasons)*** FOOD: Ordered 5 tacos at $3.95 per taco, no matter what the meat is. Lots of meat. Lots of onions and cilantro. Lots of lime slices provided. Radishes provided...wished there was more. Surprised there wasn't any jalapeños provided. Ordering takeout, they immediately provided all types of salsas without asking. SERVICE: Takeout orders didn't have much service. Directly handed the bag of food. VIBEZ: Mainly males and construction workers. Casual. Fast dining. Standard taqueria vibes. Located on their own grounds with parking in the rear (may be a tight squeeze and complicated especially during peak times). Would I come back? I want to try their burrito. :)

An Absolute Gem Near Southland Mall in Hayward!…read more If you are looking for top-tier Mexican food, Los Pericos Taqueria (right across from Southland Mall in Hayward, CA) is an absolute must-visit! The food here is simply a delight. I love tacos, and their carne asada and lengua tacos are out of this world--the meat is exceptionally rich, incredibly well-served with generous portions, and the pricing is fantastic! Plus, the green house salsa they serve specifically with the lengua tacos is remarkably delicious. Honestly, everything on their menu is delicious. One of the standout features of this restaurant is their incredible salad bar! They keep it exceptionally well-stocked with a huge variety of fresh items: pico de gallo, guacamole, fresh chilis, limes, radishes, onions, and roasted green peppers--a wide variety that very few restaurants manage to keep fully equipped like this nowadays. Another amazing thing is the service speed: the food is prepared and served remarkably fast; you never have to wait long! ‍ We also want to give a massive shoutout to Alejandro. Every time my wife and I go there, we leave super happy because of the outstanding attention and hospitality he provides whenever he is working. We have asked him for grilled green onions (cebollitas doradas), and he always prepares them for us with a genuine smile, courtesy, and a level of kindness that very few restaurants offer nowadays. Recommended 100% by Lorena Díaz Corona TikTok and Nuñez G-Wagons Promotions! Come on over and eat here. This restaurant checks every single box with flying colors and holds great prestige for a reason. Highly recommended to everyone! Versión en Español ¡Una Joya Absoluta Cerca del Southland Mall en Hayward! ¡Si buscas comida mexicana de primer nivel, Los Pericos Taqueria (enfrente del Southland Mall en Hayward, CA) es una parada obligatoria! La comida aquí es simplemente una delicia. A mí me encantan los tacos, y los de asada y de lengua están riquísimos; la carne tiene un sabor excepcional, las porciones son muy bien servidas y los precios están excelentes. Además, la salsa verde de la casa que te dan especialmente con los tacos de lengua está riquísima y llena de sabor. En general, toda la comida está riquísima. ¡Una de las grandes ventajas de este restaurante es su increíble barra de ensaladas! Siempre la tienen súper bien equipada con una variedad bastante amplia que muy pocos lugares ofrecen: pico de gallo, guacamole, chiles frescos, limones, rábanos, cebollas y chiles verdes. ¡Impecable! Otra de las cosas es que la comida no se tarda nada; el servicio es rapidísimo y nunca tienes que esperar de más. ‍ También queremos destacar el gran trabajo de Alejandro. Cada vez que mi esposa y yo vamos para allá, salimos súper contentos por las atenciones y la hospitalidad que siempre nos brinda cuando se encuentra presente. Le hemos pedido cebollitas doradas y siempre nos las prepara con una sonrisa, con una cortesía y una amabilidad que muy pocos restaurantes dan hoy en día. ¡Recomendado al 100% por Lorena Díaz Corona TikTok y Nuñez G-Wagons Promotions! Vengan a comer. Este restaurante cumple con todos los requisitos a la perfección y tiene muchísimo prestigio por algo. ¡Lo recomendamos ampliamente a todos!

First, the parking. I was at this part of the mall on Friday morning and Sunday evening, and there…read morewas plenty of parking both times. While it is part of Southland Mall, it's not attached to the actual mall. It's near Panera and several doors down from Panda. Most tables were filled by the time I arrived on Sunday evening but with only 1 person in line to order. I ordered 3 burritos and 2 tacos to go, and it came to about $55, tip optional. To the left of the ordering area, there is a chips/salsa bar with containers for the salsa/lime, and bags and "boats" for the chips. I prepared chips, pico de gallo, and lime while waiting for my number to be called. Thirty minute commute later, I got home, and we took everything out. Chips were large pieces, very crunchy, and still warm (not sure if warm originally or because they were on top of my food). Tacos were grilled chicken and carne asada. There were 2 tortillas as usual and plenty of meat on top. Squeezed some lime on it, and it was yummy, but I should have poured some salsa on it so that it didn't taste as dry. User error, but I didn't want to be greedy with the salsa and didn't bring enough for the chips and meals. My daughter took the chicken taco home but said the pieces of chicken she picked at had very good flavor. She also took her chicken burrito home, so I can't comment on that. My carne asada burrito had ample amount of steak along w/beans and rice. The pico de gallo kept it from being dry, but I didn't like that it had bell peppers in it because to me, even though it's very little amount, it still overwhelms the taste of everything. The burrito was so large that I could only finish half of it. My husband ate the super fish burrito. While he liked it, he said it didn't have enough fish and possibly had too much sour cream and guacamole (which he's never said before!). Also, he felt the cheese also overwhelmed the taste. I'm thinking if there were more fish, it would have equalized everything though. Overall, if I were in the area, I would return but make sure I dine in to get a better feel of all the flavors and possibly order something else.

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!!

This is a superior burrito for two reasons. First, the fillings are in the right ratio and evenly…read moredistributed throughout the burrito. Second, they really take their time to griddle it so it comes out nice and crispy. I liked my pastor but I'll probably do asada next time.

If I could give negative stars I would. I had been there before, food was decent, atmosphere of bar…read morewas better. I was waiting in line for at least fifteen minutes when owner closed the line right before I ordered. He could have taken the orders of everyone in line and then closed the line but decided that the online orders were more important, and we were not. F U. I'll NEVER be back.

Just left this place and it was our first time here, absolutely loved this place! Didn't get to try…read morethe food just the drinks, but we will be back! Special thanks to Jonathan for being so amazing, so attentive and executed every drink to perfection!!

The food is always good here. But today it was beyond great. The papas bravas are absolutely…read moredelicious . Also the short rib Benedict The arepa instead of the English muffin is genius. Kudos to the chef . Service was good everybody is friendly and helpful. And the place is beautiful.always clean Beautiful paintings and furniture. I wish the coffee cups were little more bigger My wife and I drink a lot of coffee and we feel bad for the waiters. They have to refill it like six times at least. Overall a great place to enjoy delicious food with your loved ones

I called in my order on a busy Taco Tuesday. The cashier answered my call, took my order, and let…read moreme know it would be ready in about 15-20 minutes, which was perfect since I was driving from Union City during the 5 p.m. traffic. When I arrived, I noticed a sign for phone order pickup, but the cashier let me know I still needed to pay first by getting in the regular line. Totally understandable, so I waited about 5-10 minutes, paid, and my order was ready to go. Their service was quick and friendly. They had one person dedicated to cleaning tables and helping customers, two or three people in the kitchen, and the cashier keeping up with orders and drinks. It was nice to see team work. Overall, I loved the service, and the tacos were really good. One of the salsas we got was REALLY hot, but it was delicious. I can't wait to go back and try more of their food and drinks.

Taco Tuesday $1.50. This looks like a local favorite with…read moremany regular who speaks Spanish. The meat portions are adequate. Cabeza and chorizo were not available even though it is on the menu. Taste is authentic. Customer services is good. The wait is about 10 minutes even when they were busy. This is a very small taqueria with only 8 tables inside and about 8 large tables outside. I am grateful that taqueria such as this still exists to provide decent food at this price in this economy.

Been coming here since my early 20's and La Piñata has never disappointed me! It's been…read moreconsistently delicious for 30 years. It's hard for me to veer away from my fav dish, steak quesadillas, so instead I had the carne asada plate. Perfectly seasoned, not salty, well cooked and so yummy!! I never remember our server's name, but he always is super nice and on it. Best service every time. A small, quaint local spot that's you gotta check out.

This review is for a take-out order from June 25th, 2026…read more This had always been our favorite La Pinata. We used to eat in fairly regularly but not since COVID. We tried coming once post COVID, but their open hours had been shortened drastically. For this order, I wanted: Al Pastor Super Famoso ala carte Chicken Tostada Dinner Chile Relleno Dinner Each time I named an item, the next question was, "anything else"? That means I was asked "anything else?" three times. Anyone who has worked with taking orders should be aware that is a question that should never be asked. The proper question would be, "would you like to order any chips or a drink?" That's called suggestive selling. We got what I ordered but was underwhelmed by the food that we got. We're very sad to say that this was our last visit to this location.