I have been coming here for years since this particular location is convenient and also because they are the biggest Pinata location. Years past, we were on the quest to try all of their locations and this one won our unofficial rating scale in various areas. Food was always great, large portions, reasonable prices and above all friendly service. Then I stopped coming here....COVID, life....and here we are again. We were going to throw a surprise birthday party and we needed a central location that was able to accommodate a group our size. I went weeks prior to see if this was going to be possible since I remembered that they had a large room in the back for semi to private events. I had also used the area in the past for lunch meetings but wanted to make sure that the space was still available. I spoke with Nico and from the start the ease in organizing a surprise birthday lunch was easy. He told me the different options available in hosting a buffet style type of lunch or having guests select choices from a pre-determined menu. Once you let him know your selection of items for the select choices, he will type it up for you to have it ready for your guests. He didn't tell me that I needed to do this, but I opted in making my own menu document since I wanted to make it personalized, use color and also have the selections in English and Spanish to accommodate our guests. Their menu is so ample and they have a lot of choices and many non-meat and meat selections. I personally am partial to the Super Famoso Burrito (Wet), its my go to and the one that I almost always get when ordering. Nico was quickly available via text during the process to answer any questions. The day of the party, he was there and when I entered the restaurant with the birthday man, he knew what to do. Our invited guests were already waiting in the back room with the curtain drawn. I didn't have to tell Nico that we were there for the surprise party. Nothing was ruined. He led us to the back for us to be seated and surprised our birthday man was!! Staff was excellent, super friendly and professional, helping to serve all of our needs. Parking can get a little tricky depending on the time and day if you want to park right in front. There is plenty available but because the restaurant is in a strip shopping center, the surrounding shops are also busy too but you will find parking. Our guests that had never been to La Pinata before commented on how much they liked the food, service and the restaurant itself. I know people from our party will be coming back and I know for sure I will too! Thank you Nico and everyone else for ensuring that the surprise birthday celebration lunch was perfect! read more

La Piñata - Steak and Chicken Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

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Very disappointing experience. I called to place a takeout order, was put on hold for five minutes, and then the call disconnected. When I arrived, the person at the front desk acknowledged taking my call but offered no apology or explanation. The staff were rude and dismissive, making me feel like an inconvenience. When I asked for an extra set of cutlery and a napkin, he looked at me as if I'd asked him to hand over a family heirloom. Had to explain - we want to share! These are basic things to expect with a takeout order. My food was ten minutes late, and the quality was terrible for the price. Between the unwelcoming attitude and disappointing food, I won't be returning. read more

- Top Shelf Price, but Not a Top Shelf Experience La Piñata Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar 39136 Paseo Padre Pkwy Fremont, CA 94538 Sunday, August 2, 2026 - approximately 2:00 PM I stopped by La Piñata in Fremont this afternoon while I had some time to spare. I figured I would sit down, relax, enjoy a margarita, and possibly order something else while I waited. I ordered the Top Shelf Margarita. It arrived with the standard orange and lime garnish, but overall the drink was just OK. For something advertised as "Top Shelf," I expected more flavor, a smoother drink, and something that actually felt premium. It wasn't bad, but it definitely wasn't memorable either. The chips and salsa were also disappointing. The chips were basic, and the salsa really lacked flavor. There was nothing distinctive, fresh-tasting, spicy, or memorable about it. For a Mexican restaurant, I expect the salsa to be one of those first things that gets your attention, but this one was very plain and underwhelming. The bigger issue, though, was the service. After receiving my margarita, I was ready to order something else. When I tried to get assistance, I was told I needed to wait. I could understand that if the restaurant had been extremely busy, but it really wasn't. That made the interaction feel even more unnecessary. When a customer is sitting there ready to spend more money and place another order, being told to wait without much attentiveness doesn't create a very welcoming experience. At that point, between the average margarita, bland chips and salsa, and the service, I decided I really didn't want to order anything else. yeah I'm beyond with this OK actually Two stars . Nothing was completely terrible, but nothing stood out enough to make me want to return based on this visit. For a restaurant that has been around for years, I expected much better flavor and a much stronger level of service. The ambiance is not what I expected from the Mexican restaurant. read more

The best Mexican food restaurant in Fremont! Not stingy on their servings. Solid service read more

La Piñata - Fried Red Snapper - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

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Took my 90-year-old mom out for dinner after her haircut, and we had a wonderful meal. She ordered her favorite beef enchiladas and was very happy with them. I decided to try the famous Super Wet Burrito with shredded beef, and it definitely lived up to the hype! The burrito was packed with tender shredded beef, rice, and beans, then smothered in enchilada sauce and melted cheese. It comes on the side, Guacomole and Sour cream. The burrito is huge and easily enough for leftovers, which I'm already looking forward to. The service was friendly, the food came out hot, and the atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. It turned what could have been a stressful day into a really enjoyable outing with my mom. We'll definitely be back! read more

It has been over 6 years since we've been here and it'll likely be several years before we come back. The service was great and the ambiance is always welcoming, but the food was less than stellar. Of all the times I've been here, this was sadly the worst. The chicken in the enchilada and tacos didn't seem to have much seasoning. The only part of the dishes that gave any flavor was the sauce. Was hoping to be blown away like I had been in the past but was let down instead. read more

La Piñata - Super Famoso Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

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Worst Caldo de pollo soup I've ever had...so disappointing and the place doesn't feel like a restaurant with windows with no tint. I hope the food improves or we get better Mexican restaurants in the area! read more

La Piñata always greets you with warm, friendly faces. Drinks come fast, and the chips and salsa? Dangerous--they're so good I almost finished them before lunch! My husband had the Chile Relleno with rice and beans--huge portions, very tasty, not too spicy. I had a Tostada loaded with shredded beef, beans, salsa, lettuce, guacamole, and sour cream. The meat portions are generous--you'll want chips just to scoop it all up! Friendly service, flavorful food, and generous portions--La Piñata never disappoints. read more

La Piñata - Shredded Beef Tostado - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

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Large, bright restaurant featuring delicious Mexican food. The staff was friendly and professional. We would definitely return. read more

La Piñata - Chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

Friendly, fast and amazing food! We had a pleased evening as always!!! Mole is my favorite and their drinks are amazing. read more

My husband and I have been craving Mexican food for the longest time and we were heading to Pho Mama when we walked by La Piñata and thought that could be a good restaurant to go to so we did. Right off the bat, we were seated promptly and given menus. The menu is massive - we were thinking it was going to be a quick review and order but there was so many options in each category that it took a few more mins to get through and decide. We both opted for 3 tacos each and a strawberry horchata. We were given free chips and salsa and the presentation of the food was enough to get us salivating. Unfortunately, that's where it fell flat for us. While the food was impressive to the eyes, there was little to no flavor in the meat and the salsa. The chips, while I appreciated they were free, were also halfway to being stale. The stuff was friendly and checked in on us frequently, but the food just didn't hit like we thought it would so it'll be a pass for me. read more

It states that they are pet friendly. They are NOT. Drove all the way over to this place to be told they don't allow dogs Don't bother with this place, there is a reason for the low reviews. read more

I have never in my entire life left the complimentary chips and salsa without emptying it and asking for refiles but the first time ever i didnt even take a second bite of the most depressing salsa. It tasted so bad and when we asked our server he said thats the special flavor of the dish lol. we left it untouched. just bad. coming to main course I got the street tacos. Pretty loaded, juicy meats and comes with nice toppings of beans, salsa verde/picante and picked carrots, grilled onions and chilli. Hubby got the pollo el diablo and the sauce was spicy and delicious. loved this dish. I may not visit again. read more

Food is always great. Love the atmosphere. The staff is always friendly and they have quick service.

The taco salad lunch special is delicious. The shredded chicken is so flavorful. The tortilla shell is phenomenal. I will definitely be back!!! If you ever order this during lunch make sure you specify the lunch special there is a a few dollar difference. Super yummy so happy I found this place. read more

We stopped in for apps and drinks. Our server, Laura, was very kind and attentive. She took our requests and accomodated us right away.

We came back and ordered the same thing. It was so good. Maybe next time I'll try something new read more

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It's taco Tuesday! My friend and I decided to grab dinner at La Piñata. We ordered loaded fries with steak and a combination 2 chicken taco and enchilada plate. The service was on point but the food was mediocre. The fries were crinkle instead of steak fries. They became soggy and were unappetizing to eat. The jalapeños were from a can instead of fresh. I don't know if I would return anytime soon. read more

Okay so I've had alot of their food here but I must say their spinach pesto veggie enchiladas as AMAZING! My go to was the salsa verde chicken enchiladas but these spinach ones are definitely top tier and I'm not a huge veggie fan so that says a lot. If you look at my picture the one on the left is the spinach pesto veggie and the one on the right is the salsa verde chicken enchilada. I'm happy they were able to do one of each so I could try it. Per usual always they have great customer service and complimentary endless chips and salsa. Can't wait to come back for more spinach pesto veggie enchiladas!!! 10/10. **Almost forget the inside of the spinach enchilada was corn, zucchini, onions and bell peppers :) read more

La Piñata - Left: Spinach pesto veggie Enchilada. Right: Enchilada Verde. Definitely try the spinach if you like veggies! 10/10! - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

1. the service was good, the waiters were hardworking running back and forth to cater to our needs at our booked event in the back room. 2 i got a burrito a few years ago here and it was very bland and disappointing and they charged me extra for sour cream, it was such an awful burrito. So for this event i ordered fish sopes, and BOY , it was so BLAND, like how can you ruin mexican food?? the rice was alright, but there wasnt a lot of rice. the soft beans was so so , but the fish and sopes had zero flavor. also my sopa was SO SMALLLl , it was like 4 inches in diameter, and bland.. 3 most of the customers are white people and young people so that is a tell tale sign this food was like a bad chinese restaurant . 4. the front dining area for regular people was very hot during the summer, need ac. 5. the back event room had good ac , however. my main issue is , the food was so very very very bland try hiring some authetnic mexican abuelas and abuelos, or real mexicans to flavor up the food !! read more

La Piñata - fish sopes ( so bland!), jalapeno popper was decent but same as jack in box prety much - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

Not bottomless mimosas anymore. But nice people. I went because it said bottomless on yelp. Sad life. read more

The one in San Leandro is good but this one in Fremont needs work. I just had a basic burrito bowl and way too much gristle and fat. I didn't enjoy it. I may not come back here again. 1 star read more

Service: Very fast! Ambiance: Old school Mexican restaurant vibe! Gets a pretty crowded on weekends. Food: Got the super famouso burrito with marinated chicken. It was pretty flavorful and huge! My wife and I split it and it filled us up. The complimentary chips and salsa were underwhelming. The salsa lacked flavor. The margherita was very underwhelming. Lacked any flavor. But was quite potent. read more

La Piñata - Super Famoso Burrito - Split in half! - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

Some of the worst Mexican food I ever had. Ordered taco salad. First, the chips tasted stale and when I asked to get new chips, waiter said they are fine, "that's how they taste". Secondly, they got the chicken wrong (came out with shredded chicken instead of regular chicken) and third, the beans were very watery. I could see water at the bottom of the taco shell. They did replace my salad with the grilled chicken but there was even more water the second time around! Would not repeat and would not recommend. Go elsewhere! read more

Review based off take out only Ordered take out on a Friday evening and took about 20-25mins. Food was ready when we arrived for pickup. Easy and quick. We ordered the Famoso burrito with shrimp, flautas chicken plate and 3 tacos carne asada. All 3 items were great. The burrito is HUGE! It has alot of rice and beans in it but is tasty and there was a good amount of shrimp also. Tacos were classic street tacos. Flautas were crispy and came with rice and beans. Enjoyed takeout and would try dine in sometime as it looks very lively inside and drinks look really good. read more

La Piñata - Taco Carne Asada a la Carte - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

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So, first off, we were late getting there and 30 minutes to closing. So service was just Ok. I've been here before where the service was great, I just think the timing was bad. Restaurant was getting folks coming in at the last hour. Otherwise, clean and nice environment. Food is always good. But it was cold, so we packed up and left. But again, it is more likely because it was closing, and folks were ready to go home. I will for sure come back. As the food is really good, and the staff is really kind. read more

La Piñata - Dining area - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

I had lunch here with my cousin and it was a fantastic experience. My Al pastor taco was great. Salsa great. Service great. The music was rocking Alejandro Fernandez and mariachi classics. In short, I felt like home. I need to come back and try a margarita. read more

La Piñata - Al pastor taco - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

So, I was told today that a gift card that I purchased IN FREMONT at Costco is suddenly no longer accepted at the Fremont restaurant because their system changed. Now, I have to drive to San Leandro, Hayward, or Concord to redeem 2 gift cards? I live in Pleasanton! How is this okay? I'm not sure this is even legal. That said, I do love this restaurant and the food. I'm just not okay with this "system change" that has now affected gift card redemption. There was NO warning. There's suddenly a note on the door saying gift cards are no longer accepted here. I can't even find out the value of my gift cards to see what money is left on them. I'm very disappointed in the company, allowing this to happen. Again... I purchased the gift cards IN FREMONT. I guess I'm driving to... ? Nope... not okay. Gas is wayyy too expensive for this. read more

The staff was gracious and attentive. The food was delicious and affordable. The portion sizes were large and the chips were fresh and refilled frequently. Will definitely be back. read more

La Piñata - Chicken Street Style Taco - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

Decent meal, flavorful chicken taco. I had the carne asada plate and I hoped there was more meat, but I should have asked the waiter about that to confirm. Wish I'd chosen better carb-wise, but overall okay. read more

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the food is delicious and the backroom for a party is a great solution to where to have a fun event. I had almost 50 people for a luncheon and it couldn't have been better. soooooooo much easier than hosting at home, great service, good prices, great food, fun space. brought in our own cake - was great. read more

Good food and Ambience. The service was good and large portion sizes. I had a wet burrito and it was well done and had a good taste. read more

La Piñata - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

I came here for Cinco de Mayo with my friends. They have so many affordable drink options! Carnitas fajitas were sooooo good here. The portion was quite large and even though I shared with my husband, we were both quite full afterwards. The margaritas and mojitos are also good! (Although the passionfruit flavor was weak on one cocktail, it was still a good drink) Staff is *just* attentive enough. You get standard fare service: a host/hostess seats you, someone takes orders and brings you food. They don't check on you too much (which I would find annoying if I'm there to hang out with friends). My friends and I had a great experience at this restaurant and will definitely come back for small celebrations. read more

Have not been here in about 3 years . Was told by a friend it was terrible. But decided to give a try . The service was horrible believe the server was Adrian , never asked me once if I needed anything or how good was . Never came back to my table . Well first off I was given my food in barely 5 min .the four was cold and soggy no flavor and the green sauce was the worse I have ever had . Cheese on my enchilada was not even melted. The beef was in big chunks I could barely eat. The chips were stale . The food is nothing like the Hayward la piñata. $24 waste of money . Will never go back here . I don't recommend this place to go ... disappointed customer read more

In the Tri-City area on the evening of Wednesday, January 3, 2024, Mom suggested that we have dinner with Auntie Marissa at La Piñata in Fremont. Remembering my nice lunch at La Piñata in Hayward, I gladly agreed. Located in the Gateway Plaza on Paseo Padre, there is plenty of parking available in the shopping center's lot. This location is bigger than the locale in Hayward, but is not as vibrantly decorated. The walls are multi-colored, but the ceiling is not painted. Like the dining room, the women's bathroom was very clean on the night of our visit. Below are some items that we ordered: Flautas Dinner (two each of chicken and beef taquitos, $17.25) - To ensure crispness, we asked for the four flautas to be served on a separate plate with toppings and lettuce apart from the taquitos. The rolled tacos were still served with the rice and beans, but at least they remembered to serve the toppings separately. As a result, only the taquito touching the rice and beans lost a little bit of crisp on one side. For some odd reason, I enjoyed the beef flauta at the Hayward location more than the ones served here in Fremont. #13 - 1 Enchilada (verde with chicken) & Chile Relleno Combination Entree ($16.99) - Initially, I was inadvertently served a carne asada taco instead of the chile relleno. The yummy taco was a generous size and the meat was lean. The chile relleno was also enjoyable. Once I started to eat the enchilada, I had a flashback of looking for melted cheese when I ate this in Hayward. I echo that the enchilada would have been better with melted cheese. Horchata de Coco ($4.25) - Yum! If you like horchata and coconut like me, this drink is for you. Service was excellent. When Mom and I arrived, Auntie Marissa was already sitting at a high table at the bar. We asked to move to a regular table further in the dining room and the friendly host helped us with warmth and a smile. When our waitress served my erroneous order, she took back the plate to bring to the kitchen, but returned it to me very quickly, admitting that the mistake was her fault. She let me keep the carne asada taco and brought out the missing chile relleno in no time. I was very impressed by her honesty and accountability. Not many people are as honest as her. Apparently, Auntie Marissa has been frequenting this place. In fact, our waitress recognized her from being in on the Sunday prior. This is evidently a regular spot for my aunt and I can totally understand why. Although part of a chain, La Piñata is a solid place to go for Mexican food. read more

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Overall bad experience. Food was mediocre at best, order came out wrong and was overcharged on the receipt by the server. Instead of refunding my card, they gave me cash, which means they overcharged my card with taxes. Considering the server was so unhelpful to begin with, I cut my losses and left. Used to come here all the time but it's clear this place has gone down hill. read more

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Had a great lunch with a friend today. The service was great the food was very good and staff very friendly. I had been there before a few years back and wasn't impressed but to my surprise it was very good. read more

My company orders lunch from here every so often. They have a large menu where everyone can find something they like. We usually get it delivered, and our order hasn't been wrong yet! I've tried the veggie burrito, the super famoso burrito, and the sweet potato taquitos. All of which have been pretty good. I am sure it'll stay on our lunchtime rotation! read more

La Piñata - Super Famoso Burrito (vegetarian) - Mexican Near Me - Fremont, California

If you are vegetarian, be aware that their rice is always cooked in chicken broth, regardless of your order. We explicitly informed the restaurant multiple times that we are vegetarians and do not consume any meat. We enjoyed our lunch initially, but when we called to reorder and confirm that the food was truly vegetarian, we were told the rice is always cooked in chicken broth. This means we unknowingly ate meals containing chicken broth despite clearly stating our dietary restrictions. This is unacceptable and shows a serious lack of transparency and respect for vegetarian customers. Restaurants should clearly disclose ingredient details upfront, especially when it comes to common dietary restrictions like vegetarianism. We urge this establishment to improve communication and respect for customers' dietary needs. read more

More Tex- Mex than Mex. The complimentary chips and salsa are really good. Great that they have two sizes for burrito and chimichanga. read more