First time here! Love the colors and little piñatas inside the restaurant. I ordered the enchiladas Mole (half order) it was a perfect amount of food for one person. It was delicious. Chips and salsa was really good as well, w/ mild salsa. Great service! Will definitely come back! read more

La Piñata - Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

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Came here pretty late at night, about 50 mins before closing. It's pretty small and compact but comfortable. The burrito was delicious and the portions are huge! I took the rest home and had it the next day. Overall, I had a great first impression and would probably have to come back and try other items on their menu! read more

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Came here yesterday for lunch with my family. I had been to here in years, but used to go all the time since the 80's growing up. Coming back brought back so many great memories. The decor is different but very vibrant, with great murals and music. The customer service was great. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Especially, with my grandfather and his order, and some of my family's late arrivals. The food was great and nostalgic for me. I ordered the cheese enchilada dinner plate, with an order of homemade corn tortillas. All of it was excellent. The rice and beans had great flavor. The enchiladas were tremendous, and the corn tortillas were perfection. My grandfather loved his menudo with lime, and everyone else loved their dinner combo of an enchilada and taco, and enchilada plates. I will gladly come back here when I can. It's like eating inside a Time Machine of great memories. read more

La Piñata - Enchilada dinner - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

My bby and I always wanted to see what's the hype about La piñata. We can to this little hole in the wall one lol. So cute and adorable, it's to small. They do not serve hard alcohol like the other places just beer. We got our food and it was pretty good. I definitely loved the service at this restaurant and the food was hitting. I was impressed and now I'm curious about the other locations and definitely will try them out! read more

La Piñata - Carne asada plate - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

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Pretty good food, nice staff, and exciting colorful decor in the restaurant! I got the super bean and cheese burrito and I found it to be quite tasty. The sour cream and guacamole came on the side which I appreciated, I could choose how much I wanted to put on the burrito. They gave our party of 7 two water pitchers which was really nice, it allowed us to always have water! read more

La Piñata - Super Burrito Bean & Cheese Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

I placed a takeout order today and was honestly pretty disappointed. I do want to mention that our dine in experiences have been much better, so this review is strictly about the takeout. We will most likely do dine in at this location going forward. We ordered the 3 item combo with enchiladas and taco , which was solid. But we also ordered a rice and bean burrito and specifically asked for no cheese multiple teams and the woman on the phone even repeated it back to confirm. Unfortunately, we still received a bean and cheese burrito. On top of that, there were no utensils and no chips and salsa included. When we've ordered from the San Leandro location, those are always provided without needing to ask. read more

Good was good but not as good as it used to be. It wasn't terrible though! Customer service was great. Place was nice. read more

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

Same amazing hole in the wall I remember growing up. Don't let the small size fool you. The food here has big portions and big flavors! I remember walking 2 blocks up the road at 1 in the morning to eat here. The only thing that has changed are the prices but that's just how it goes. The service was friendly and the food tasted the same. This is the original La Pinata and no one makes it better. Thanx for staying true to your recipes after all these years. read more

Service was slow, food was not good. Got a steak chimichanga and it was filled with fatty pieces of steak. It was inedible. Guacamole and salsa was gross and bland. Why was there carrots in it?. No flavor on anything. Spent $115 on the worst Mexican food we've ever had :( I did have a fresh fruit strawberry margarita that was worth the 1star. Can't believe this place has multiple locations. read more

Been craving their quesadillas. Ordered extra rice, beans, and cheese (extra fees). But that don't look like extra anything. Ugh. Looks like a regular order. Oh well. Now I know. Just order a separate side order instead of "extra". read more

La Piñata - Dinner order chicken quesadillas (without the "extras"). Looks good though. - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

This location is one of my favorite spots for chips and salsa. The green sauce and chips are always amazing, and I'll definitely keep coming back for those, once you start eating it you can't stop that's how delicious it is. The chicken burrito was good, and everyone else at the table really enjoyed their enchiladas and tacos. However, the tortilla soup was a big disappointment. It had large carrots and other vegetables that don't belong in tortilla soup, very little broth, and didn't resemble tortilla soup at all. I'd highly recommend skipping the soup, but everything else was great as usual. read more

La Piñata - Must have salsa. Spicy but delicious. - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

First time here, we came because there was menudo on the menu and I ordered a pozole. I really enjoyed the pozole flavor, la carne y los condimentos. Complimentary chips and salsa is always the best- the salsa was a nice smoky salsa roja, I'd totally buy if it they sold it. Great service and fresh food overall. Loved the establishment, very decorative and cute even when it was a rainy day in Hayward. Vibrant energy. We sat right by the window overlooking the street so great lighting! read more

La Piñata - Pozole, menudo, agua fresca de jamaica - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

Convenient location, colorful exterior and interior, very friendly and accommodating staff. We had a super burrito and half order chili relleno meal. SO delicious and filling with huge portions! Crunchy fresh tortilla chips and excellent salsa started our feast. Great place! Happy that they're still around! read more

La Piñata - Super beef burrito with dollops of sour cream and guacamole! - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

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stop by for lunch Wednesday , I Hadn't been here in quite a while. They haven't miss a beat, all these years later this have amazing food! read more

La Piñata - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

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Tacos Tuesday! Tacos tasty and delicious, can't go wrong with any type. Love their complimentary chips and salsa. Quick services, friendly staff, great ambiance. read more

La Piñata - Tacos Tuesday! - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

La piñata serves up authentic Mexican cuisine. Generous portions Friendly service and speedy take out. Good variety of meat and vegetarian options. Cozy little restaurant. read more

Was bummed there wasn't a full bar but had some beer type my friend said was a Michelada. It was good, I usually don't enjoy spicy but to me it was a bit spicy and I still liked it. Most people wouldn't think what I thought that it was spicy but I'll say you would definitely need to try it if you haven't yet. I believe this is the first location. I've been to the San Leandro one which is a lot bigger with more bar drinks to offer. I always need steak fries when I'm in the Bay so I had to get it. Both me and my friend weren't able to finish our food so we put them in to go boxes for the next day. I parked on the street but there is a parking lot for guest behind the restaurant. For a small location it's pretty colorful and inviting. Their bathroom was clean so definitely a good sign eating here because they can keep the place clean. I would recommend this place as a cute hangout for a small group of 4 food portions seems big so I'd share but you would probably want the left overs to yourself later anyways. read more

La Piñata - Steak Fries - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

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This is pur GO TO mexican restaurant in hayward! The food is always always on point! The service is great and fast. Its small and quaint and i love the vibe. Everything feels very authentic there. The restaurant is a little bit small so there is a wait sometimes but thats because its so good. With the wait i promise. read more

La Piñata - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

4.5 stars, but since we can give only full star ratings, boosting to 5 because of the overall experience. Lunched at La Piñata in Hayward with Sching and Roselene on Sunday, December 3, 2023. I had visited a different La Piñata location in either Oakland or San Leandro many years ago, but this was my first visit to the Hayward locale. Neither Sching nor Roselene had been here before, either. Glad we chose to go here, we had a wonderful time. The vibrantly coloured, almost fluorescent venue is very eye catching and has a private lot for parking. From the outside, the restaurant looks super tiny, but once you enter, the building looks more spacious than it initially appears. Inside, the pink and yellow colours continue to burst throughout the dining room with hues of purples, blues, oranges and many more popping through to the canvases of walls, wooden chairs and booths. The quaint eatery's décor welcomes guests with a festive vibe full of murals and Mexican artwork. I especially loved the blue sky and clouds painted on the ceiling as well as the Frida Kahlo wall which we sat next to. We arrived around 12:30 PM sans reservations, but were seated immediately. Right away, we were served complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were perfectly golden and crispy and the salsa had a good kick of spice. Below are items that we ordered: Horchata - Nice and creamy with no chalky residue at the bottom of the drink. A winner of beverages. SUPER FAMOSO BURRITO (CARNITAS) - This was HUGE like a mini log. Sching said that it "was pretty good." I believe him because it looked yummy. It's amazing that he was able to finish such a gigantic burrito, must have been too delicious to stop eating. #9 TWO ITEMS combination of 1 Flauta (shredded beef) & 1 Enchilada Verde (chicken) - I replaced the Burrito with an Enchilada. The Flauta had a nice crisp, but I did need to squeeze lime on the guacamole which also could have used some onion and chile. The Enchilada was good, but I wished that it was topped with melted cheese. Overall, I was happy with my plate and enjoyed it very much. a la carte CRISPY TACO (chicken, 2) - Sounded delectable to eat when I heard the crisp as Roselene bit into one. I tried some of the chicken and found it a little on the dry side. a la carte TACO DE CAMARON (2) - Roselene seemed to like these tacos. Service was quick, friendly, and accommodating. Prices were reasonable as well. La Piñata in Hayward is a very cute place that serves solid good eats. The three of us would gladly return. If they accept parties, this would be an excellent spot for a small fiesta. read more

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Food was great and the service was amazing . I love the bright vibrant colors . They have their own parking lot and its open everyday .

It's been a good 20 years since I've been to this location (original!) as its small and located in an 'okay' area. This La Pinata is kind of a hole-in-the-wall...or more like a "cantina shack" as its a cute, brightly-colored, stand-alone tiny spot on the corner. I love their Famosa Burrito with shredded beef...pure comfort food with nicely seasoned beef, beans, rice, cheese, enchilada sauce (smothering this burrito) and topped with shredded lettuce and cotija cheese. This burrito is gi-normous (and $14!) and sure, one can eat in one sitting but I either share or eat over 2-3 days with some tortilla chips! its that big! Their chips are freshly made and yummy but their salsa isn't my fave...just a preference as I have my fave salsa located at a spot on C Street in Downtown Hayward. I've been to their other locations over the years. primarily San Leandro as it has more spacing for comfortable dining. La Piñata Hayward is best for take out unless you dine during off hours...about 5 tables inside with some patio seating out front. Private parking lot in the back and minimal street parking available. No mixed drinks at this location. read more

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Ordered through door dash yesterday the tlapeno soup. It's always my go to especially when I'm not feeling good. It has just the right amount of spice. Soup serving is good and has a good balance of chicken and vegetables. The only disappointment is the amount of rice they give. Over the years it has gotten smaller and smaller. Per the picture it is almost the same size as the salsa. I usually order a side of rice. read more

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Great service the food however is a big no thanks. No real flavor at all. It's hard to mess up a super burrito but the chicken was dry and flavorless. Only a sprinkle of cotija cheese, no cilantro or pico, just a bun of dry shredded chicken. The taco salad also was not good. The rice was mushy salsa was spicy with no flavor. Just a big no no. read more

I ordered the veggie soup and was disappointed. The veggies are still hard and the soup is very watery, feels like they have water boiling and then toss in the veggies right when they plate it. The corn tortillas were okay but this soup was not read more

La Piñata - Vegetable soup in size small - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

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Full disclosure, we only came here because the place we always, have to, must go to was closed. It is not knock on la Piñata, just the lengua tacos at el Taquito are my favorite. We have come here for decades now and I have always had the same burrito famoso, the sauce is amazing. Very small and can get very crowded, the service has always been good. This is the smaller la Piñata restaurant and it's a go to for a delicious burrito. read more

La Piñata - Super burrito famoso chicken.....fire!!! - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

You know it's not gonna be good when Mexican restaurant sends lemon instead of lime with caldo. I purchased additional salsa so I guess that meant that they weren't gonna send some for each meal. Beware they tried to hoard their salsa. That's the only reason people order Mexican food when Will you understand this. I disputed my whole order and will get credited for everything so bad on you for not sending additional salsa. read more

Small restaurant with great customer service and awesome salsa roja First time here at this restaurant There is a private parking lot in the back and minimal street parking available Credit card/debit card accepted Beer and wine only Inside is nicely decorated I got a crispy grilled chicken taco $7 Kinda steep Taco was good Salsa roja made it awesome read more

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food is good but the quality is not, hygiene is not as it should be. it did hurt my stomach

We absolutely love this place. We drive from Vacaville to Hayward just for the food. Many times we leave here extremely satisfied and even have food left for the next meal read more

Great service and overall good food!!! First time coming here and ordered the combo of a chicken enchilada and two crispy shrimp tacos. My friend ordered two chicken enchiladas and one carnitas soft taco. I loved that they make their own chips and salsa! The horchata was very refreshing with a hint of cinnamon! My deduction of one star was for the shrimp tacos. The tacos only had the small shrimp and a lot of diced tomatoes. It did not look like the picture with the sauce and battered shrimp with the works. It could have been that it was my error as well and should have pointed at the picture. I felt I can scoop some shrimp and tomatoes into a shell myself is how simple it looked. I will come back as the enchilada I had was very good. read more

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It's darn difficult to carry a 5* rating all the time and I'm afraid that this visit brought them back down to 4*'s from us. We were a party of four, walking in at about 1pm on a Tuesday afternoon. There were two four-tops open and we were invited to choose whichever we wanted. Menus and set-ups were presented along with Chips and Salsa. Sometimes the Salsa seems to be a tad spicier than others, but it's always darned good! The server came to take our drink order, so I ordered 3 Diet Cokes and 1 Ice Water. Why? Because for three of us, that's what we always get here, and for the fourth, Ice Water is her drink of choice. The server came back with 3 Ice Waters and 1 Diet Coke. Ooops. So then, one of our Diet Cokes changed his to a Large Horchata. Fine, next time he can order his own drink. Refills on sodas are free, and it turns out to be the same on the Horchata. Good deal! Two of us ordered our usual #4 - Three Item Combo with two Extra Crispy Chile Rellenos and a Taco. I choose a Chile Verde Taco while my friend chose a Carnitas Soft Taco. My partner ordered a #5 - Three Item Combo with a Chile Relleno, Chicken Enchilada and Chile Verde Taco. Our friend, who was dining here for the first time followed our lead with the #4. All come with Refried Beans and Rice. The food was good, and the plates were hot when delivered. What didn't make our experience a 5*? It seemed like the Chile Rellenos and the Beans were put under a broiler or salamander for the extra crispy. Unfortunately, the Rellenos didn't come out as crispy as we've had them here before the extra heat began to scorch the cheese on top of the beans. So, while the food was good, it wasn't as good as we've had here before. Still, this is the best and most reasonably consistent of all the La PInata's that we've eaten at. We'll be back in a few months and give them another go. And if you're wondering if we scarfed down all that food? Only once. We usually eat half and take half home for another lunch or dinner. read more

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The food is AMAZING and VERY filling. the service is GREAT. The atmosphere is Mexican casual.

I have been at La Pinata my whole life. All 36 years. I grew up going to this location and San Leandro. This is as close to homemade as you can get for much of the menu. I love their fish dishes, camarones al mojo de ajo, grene enchiladas and tortilla soup. I asked for a side of rice tonight through DoorDash and for $1.75 they gave like 2 tablespoons of rice. It's insane! A total tip off. I get cost of food is high but to charge $1.75 for a few spoons of rice is nuts. Soup was great but so off putting with the rice they served. read more

La Piñata - Tiny rice $1.75 - Mexican Near Me - Hayward, California

I ordered 3 super famoso burritos and it cost $22 dollar each, I was very disappointed they stuffed it with lots of beans and hardly any meat. I also bought chimichangas dinner it was horrible no taste and again hardly any meat and so as the steak nachos horrible never going there again. read more

I ordered their Super Burrito with grilled chicken through Door Dash. I have to say, this was about the worst burrito I've ever had. It was gigantic. Unfortunately, I ended up tossing about 3/4's in the garage. It was really, really dry. There was no pico de gallo; just dried out pinto beans, rice and really dried out grilled chicken. The guacamole and sour cream were in side containers. As it didn't come with chips, I also ordered chips and a extra container of house salsa. The order set me back about $35. What a waste of money :( read more

What happened?? I've been going to La Piñata since the 1980's. It was always consistently good. I never had a bad meal there. Until the other day, it was tasteless. And just not the same. I really hate doing a bad review, but the food was not up to par. Not sure if I should go back there. The service was fine, But Definitely not the same waiters and waitress. It still looks cute. read more

Start off by saying the salsa that they give with chips is extremely hot, I feel like I can enjoy it because my mouth burns for too long. The prices for the food are pretty high. For one enchilada and rice and beans after tax is $26. That's without a drink or a tip. So it could be over &30 bucks! I really don't understand that, but maybe that's why it wasn't packed when I went. I don't know who could afford those prices for a single item, and so little of food. The chile relleno was ordered and the chili was undercooked so it had to be pulled out of the mail, also a cheese enchilada, and the corn tortilla didn't seem cooked long enough so that was left behind. Overall the food, was okay. read more

We ordered green salsa chicken enchiladas and tacos al pastor both with rice and beans, Service was great, thank you, Alejandro. The horchata drink was delicious. First time I needed a box, because the tacos were humongous! My wife also needed a box, because the enchiladas were humongous too. The music was great to listen to. read more

I really like their food. The service is great. Alex really takes care of me this place is a good place to eat lunch and dinner thank you

Best service I've ever had in a long time the waiters are amazing and always have a good attitude towards customers and the food is so delicious read more