The food is INSANELY GOOD Everything is homemade /make from scratch and you can tell. The freshness and portions will have you feeling like you are in your Mexican grandmother's kitchen. The service is so great, the staff truly cares about your experience. The place is beautiful, you can tell they put a lot of thought into the space. This is my new fav spot! 5/5 stars! Special shoutout to her service was Ipzana immaculate. read more

Laberinto de Humo - Bathroom entrance - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

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We seen some friends in the grocery store and they said they just eat here. They said it was good so, since we were hungry. I got the super burrito and they did not have Carnitas for I got pastor. The burrito was big and they grilled it so to the eyes it looked good. I dont know, it tasted like some healthy thing they serve at Stanford. The original ethnic flavors not there for me. Wife got one taco for 9 bucks. She did enjoy it. They did bring us a sample of a home made tortilla with some cheese in it and it was really good! Place is small inside but looks cool. You can eat outside, which we did. Lots of parking. read more

Laberinto de Humo - Taco - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

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The people here are super nice and you start off with a fresh hand made tortilla that has ruined my kids expectations forever! I got huarache loco and it was..... Huge. It was probably meant for a family of 4 and I barely made a dent. The super tacos are where it's at. They're super generous and I could be full off of one! Wish I had tried the pastor but the carne asada was smokey and yum! read more

Laberinto de Humo - huarache loco. Probably a great remedy for a hangover - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

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Sad to see an increase to the menu prices. Also noticed the move of the chips and salsa away from easy access. It made sense when I ordered and I was asked if I wanted to order chips and salsa for $3. No longer a complementary tortilla and cheese too. The food still tastes good but think will be coming less frequently. The saying is a bit rich for my taste. read more

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If you're looking for authentic out of this world Mexican food in the area please come here. They have 3 diff salsas to choose from & after you order they bring you a tortilla with queso! I thought that was so thoughtful & the fresh tortillas were so good. This place screams fresh and you can tell the food is made with love. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well Staff was kind and helpful. My co workers were amazed at how big the burritos were. I ordered the shrimp taco which had melted cheese on the tortilla And the asada taco with pinto beans They give you fresh chips as well & the 3 salsas to choose from were all so fresh & authentic. When I am in the area again I am def going to come here first thing! read more

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Overpriced and not good. It's absurd how expensive it is, the quality and quantity doesn't justify the price. And don't even mention the long wait poor customer service...definitely not worth it! read more

Laberinto de Humo - Burrito with asada - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

The prices for these tacos are expensive but delish and huge ($10) . The quality in the tacos are outstanding and the salsa bar is pretty fab too. Service is slow as they make everything fresh but worth it imho. I hope they make it as this plaza has been waiting for that property to be filled. Wood tables are sturdy but the inside searing is tight. We always take our order to go. read more

The food was super good. The burrito was very tasty and the chips were fresh. Place inside is very clean and they have cute lil wooden tables. The service was good as well. The kitchen looked clean and things weee constantly been cooked to order. Super happy we found this spot! read more

I was initially turned off by the prices but the portions are huge. The tacos were $6.99 each but the diameter was 7 inches which larger than typical tacos. The carne asada and al pastor were marinated well. The tortillas here are super fresh, made on the spot. I ordered the huarache. Again, their tortilla dough is super fresh. It came with two eggs on top. You get free chips and salsa. The chips are not self serve but the salsas are. The restaurant is pretty small and has 3 tables inside and 2 tables outside. This is an order at the counter spot. You'll need to go up to ask for a cup of water, togo box, etc They only accept cash or Zelle as of now. read more

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Located inside the plaza with Safeway, Baskin Robbins and other restaurants, Laberinto de Humo is very small and narrow; it is not ideal for large groups and large parties. But the staff is very kind and friendly. They are kind, attentive and polite. What I love is that their food is homemade and fresh. A bit of a longer wait time, I was the only one in the restaurant and the wait time was about 20 minutes. As for the price, it's definitely more pricy than I expected but their food is decent. Free bag of chips are included. There are bowls on the side where you can choose your own sauces. Downside is that they don't accept payments via debit or credit card. They accept cash or Zelle. I may go back in the future but I would not go out of my way if I'm not in the area. Worth trying at least once but it's not the best that I've ever had. read more

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First time at this small restaurant tonight even through I've driven past it 20 times and never paid much attention. The fresh tortillas are wonderful, and reminded me of afternoons after school in my aunt's kitchen when I was a child. The staff is very friendly and everything was amazing. The meals were very filling and we only ate half and were happy to have lunch for tomorrow. The flavors are great and the ingredients also tasted very high quality. I'm very happy that I will be adding this place to my rotation of favorite local restaurants. Pictured is the super burrito and La Chavindeca de Mama. read more

Laberinto de Humo - La Chavindeca de Mama and Super Burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

I had to leave a review because wow! this food was absolutely delicious. The tacos were loaded!!! the ingredients tasted high quality, and don't even get me started on the salsas they are next level delicious. 100% worth it! I've been here 2x this week lol read more

Laberinto de Humo - Tijuana tacos - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

I waited nearly a year for Laberinto de Humo to open, so I came in genuinely excited. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to the hype. Before placing an order, we had to listen to the hostess explain a price increase just months after opening. The irony is that the prices were already the highest I've ever paid at a Taqueria -- and now they're going even higher. It doesn't help that they only accept cash or Zelle. Paying through Zelle turned into another delay while we waited for the email confirmation to come through. In 2026, that feels unnecessarily clunky. After finally ordering, we waited another 30 minutes for the food. One friend had to take his meal to-go because the full process -- from walking in to getting food -- took nearly an hour, and he had to get back to work. That's not a small inconvenience; that's poor operational flow. I ordered the quesadilla, originally listed at $20 but bumped up to $24. For that price, I expected balance and flavor. Instead, it was essentially a massive pile of meat and cheese. If you want salsa, sour cream, or guacamole, that's another $8. At that point, you're pushing into full-service restaurant pricing -- without the service. The food itself was okay. Not terrible. Not memorable. Just okay. And "okay" doesn't justify premium pricing, long waits, and limited payment options. After waiting so long for this place to open, it's disappointing to see basic business execution still feeling this unpolished. Great concepts are one thing. Running them well is another. read more

Delicious tacos, ordered Al Pastor and shrimp. Large portions, fresh corn tortilla and the salsa is thick and yummy. They do take credit card now. Seating is good for a group of 4. read more

Had been wanting to try this spot for a minute. The handmade tortillas were the main reason. Ordered a few things. $9 TJ style Shrimp Taco 9/10 rating. $9 Al Pastor Super Taco 10/10 rating. Meat was extremely flavorful and the tacos were really large and loaded with ingredients not cheap but high quality. California burrito asada $24 asada adds $2 to normal cost. Super flavorful and probably enough for two people. Overall three items cost me $42. The only thing that was a little crappy was the wait time. From order time to food in hand was 35 mins exactly. I wasn't doing much and wasn't in a hurry so didn't mind but if you're super hungry or in a rush don't expect a fast paced kitchen. Everything is hand made with care so. I'll be going back to try more things but this place is about quality ingredients and big portions. It's not gonna be for the cheap taqueria crowd so if that's what you're expecting you should not go here. read more

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Service: I had to repeat myself multiple times and was still given incorrect order. We had asked for black beans on the nachos and they gave only 2 pinto beans, being a $27 nacho you would think it would come stacked! But honestly I felt like they weren't listening Food: I ordered a regular carne asada burrito, and despite adding salsa the meat was just super dry and the ratio of rice to meat was INSANE. The nachos were a little better and they were with chicken, however the bean situation was disappointing and the chips were all soggy. I also asked if they have two go bags of chips with the burrito, which it seemed like a pain to give me, I asked if they were fresh as we went when they first opened, and the guy said yes. They were cold and stale . Furthermore there hours on here are incorrect and they don't honor the signage at the door. I asked if I get a free drink since I brought my mom, and he said that was just for the weekend, although nowhere on the sign does it state a specific date, and they open at 11 on the weekdays not 10. Won't be going here again and would like to warn others. This place is expensive and not worth the price. It's one thing if you charge THAT much and have good service and food. Another if you don't have either read more

Laberinto de Humo - The burrito rice ratio, this was the 4th quarter of my super dry burrito - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

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This is a newly opened taqueria and it's wonderful! The tortillas for the tacos are freshly made. My friend is gluten free and they made gluten free corn tortillas for her order. Otherwise they use a little wheat flour in their corn tortillas. But they had no problem accommodating her. We ordered the shrimp tacos and a chicken taco and they were incredibly flavorful. Don't think of some crockpot cooked flavorless shredded chicken. It was bursting with flavors. And probably the best shrimp tacos I've had. The salsas are also made from scratch and it's self-serve. The tacos are regular size and not those small street tacos. It's a small restaurant with limited seating of about 10 tables but it's charming and quaint and authentic. I can't wait to visit again the next time I'm in Fremont! read more

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Laberinto de Humo is a recent and superb addition to Newark. Many times I said to myself 'I'll stop in next time' on my way to shop at the nearby Safeway. I ordered a carne asada super taco 'to go'. It was a full meal and reasonably priced. Most importantly, it was delicious! The menu is extensive. Corn tortillas are made in-house! The cashier was kind and gracious. Although I chose not to dine in on my first visit, I will do so in the near future and bring a friend with me to enjoy the food and ambiance. read more

Laberinto de Humo - Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

Glad to see this place finally open. I visited LDH after leg day and I didn't know it, but I was about to take a train ride to Flavor Town! The food is great- they hand make their tortillas, and are unlike the others in the area- I found them to be chewy, pillowy; almost like bao made out of corn. My food came out hot, delicious, and fresh. What really blew me away was the presentation. They had these 3 enormous molcajete full of salsa to go with my plate of tortilla chips. Details: the interior is well made, the bathrooms clean. And I've never seen the staff dressed so nicely and so neatly groomed before... they definitely seem to take things seriously here. I honestly haven't enjoyed Mexican food that much in a long time. Thanks Team LDH! read more

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ComidA pagas el precio calidad, atencion amables ambiente familiar muy limpio y Nuevo todo salsas frescos carne se nota calidad vale la pena por precio. Tortillas recien hechas excelente volverenos otra vez. read more

Laberinto de Humo - Burrito super burrito grandote especial para teenager. Muy bueno. Carne de calidad. Sabroso - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

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Let me just say I am still amazed ! I never been to a taqueria where they give you home made tortillas with queso. I felt so at home in this place I feel like my mom was making the tortillas. I love love love that they do this. Screw the salsa and chips, but that's just my opinion. The rice was delicious homemade fresh. I ordered a pambazos and I couldn't finish it. It was so big. I was conflicted between that and tacos. The menu has amazing homemade food. I highly highly recommend this spot !! The service was amazing and the ambience is so homey. I love just love this place. It is a little bit on the pricier side , but you're paying for quality food. I truly never get five stars, unless I have no feedback and for the first time, I can say that I have no feedback. read more

Tried this new spot for lunch with some friends spontaneously! A little pricey but I will say the food portions are HUGE. We got the shrimp tacos, carne asada tacos, and chicken quesadilla. Meat was juicy/tender, shrimp tacos had quite a bit of cheese in there for any lactose intolerant people. Tortillas tasted so fresh since they were making it on the spot. Everything was very yummy. They also give you nachos and had fresh salsas up in the front. The staff were all very friendly and sweet! read more

Laberinto de Humo - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

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We had two regular "amazing" tacos each and it was more than enough. Each taco was loaded with meat. And did I mention they were on freshly made corn tortillas! Huge plus. The meat was amazingly tender, and you can just taste the freshness. The salsas were also pretty amazing. You cannot go wrong with any of them. While we waited, we were greeted with a small fresh cheese taco. Dolores, the owner came out and spoke with us and told us about the restaurant and told us that she created all the recipes. Quaint place, decorated with wood all around and inside water fountain and benches to sit on. read more

Laberinto de Humo - Carne Asada and marinated chicken tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

Fremont area doesn't have a lot of good choices/options when it comes to food but I'm so happy to find a spot like this. What I can say about this place is the consistency of their ingredients. FRESH! Everything they do is made from scratch. You hardly run into places that do that. This is the first burrito that I ever had where the first bite you take, you see the insides already. As well as the cheese inside that stays melted instead of harden. The price here at first may intimidate you from trying it but their portions are big! And this is coming from someone who has a big appetite. (You're probably thinking that's what everyone says but in reference, if I were to go to in n out, I'd get 2 4x4 2 double doubles and then animal fries and just feel satisfied). Service was super friendly and the staff was like you were walking into a Hispanic family's house--I came from an area where it was Mexican populated so if you know, you know what I'm talking about. If you don't, just pop in and check to see the vibe it gives off. Overall, well done to the owner and staff of this establishment! Salud jefes y jefas read more

Laberinto de Humo - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

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Definitely our new go to spot. Made fresh and on demand. Paying for quality but bring some patience as the team does their best to push out fresh meals quick. Super personable and great ambiance too. read more

With such a strange name, I had to look up what the translation meant. I saw their sign get put up a while back, and I think it even took them over a year to get up and open. I think I glimpsed it was going to be a taqueria of sorts, in a pretty busy grocery shopping strip. Laberinto De Humo I saw means 'smoke maze', which still somewhat baffles me. Lol Within their first month of opening, it is a very clean, stylish and even modern style of taqueria. They definitely seem to be working things out, so not really sure how it is going to evolve eventually. But this NOT that older generation of taquerias, where loud banda music is blasting, lots of 1st gen immigrants, cheap eats that is not fancy at all and probably served on plastic plates. This place is a much different vibe. I think the family may have ties to a construction biz as there is some pretty hip wood work going on. Maybe some reclaimed wood planks used for paneling/decor and all the furniture seem to be sturdy constructed wooden furniture, that I would even be proud to sport in my backyard. And the music that was blasting, even though Mexican just had a jazzier tinge to it. Chicken Burrito ($14/3*) I chose their regular burrito versus the 'super' version that has cheese, guac and sour cream. I just wanted to focus on the gist of the combo of rice to beans to protein; without smothering it with things gooey and fatty. But I just found this version to be just average. I actually wanted a lengua burrito but was denied, as they told me it is only currently available on weekends. The rice and beans had great texture but is definitely on the bland side. Just seems like a healthy and light version, which I don't associate with taqueria food. Now if the beans and rice are somewhat neutral, it can still be salvaged with flavorful meat. But unfortunately, that wasn't the case either. The chicken pieces are indeed very juicy and in decent sized chunks. It has a redish sauce/marinade and is not really grilled, more wet if anything. I really had to dot each bite with salsa, which they do make some good homemade ones. This filled me up pretty good, but I just wasn't wowed by it. Regular Taco ($5/4*) This is where they definitely elevate. They make their own corn tortillas here. Most regular taquerias don't, which is why most taqueria tacos are super small like 4-5 bites at most, some even being 2-3 biters. Here the fresh tortilla is super supple and soft, almost pita-like. And they top this taco with a generous mound of protein of choice that'll get ya about 7-8 bites. So 2 tacos here is a good enough meal for me, whereas a regular taqueria I would need at least 4-5 tacos. I chose carne asada and theirs is quite chewy as it is cut into strips versus finely diced. It is heavily marinated in garlic which I felt was a bit too much as I just wanted more natural beef flavor. And this regular version of a taco just comes with onions and cilantro, so go ahead and utilize that salsa station. Super Taco ($8/4.5*) This is a wow taco albeit very messy to eat. This thing I think took me over 12 bites to eat and I could probably make a meal of this 1 taco with a drink. This has the same fresh corn tortillas but this time you get 2 of them. 1 is soft and warm and the outer tortilla is lightly fried so it has a crispness to it, so kinda like a crunch wrap of sorts. There's a layer of beans and melted cheese. Another large mound of protein then topped with salsa fresca and a dallop of fresh guac. I chose al pastor for this taco and so far is the best meat I've had here. Their pastor is thick strips of marinated pork, very tender and flavorful in those warm red spices. I only got 1 piece of pineapple, but it was good with the pork. This along with the other ingredients made each bite drip so I had to keep the plate under me and probably had to use 3 napkins eating this thing. This I loved. So still want to try other menu items like a Pambazo which is like a sauced Mexican sandwich or their stuffed baked potato that they stuffed with taco fillings. Things that aren't at regular taquerias, which is a big draw for me. Just hope they can hit their stride soon, so I can actually order things that are drawn up on the menu. read more

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Went back for dinner and tried their nachos, they are HUGE, enough to feed 3 people. Delicious, fresh and well put together read more

Laberinto de Humo - Nachos, enough for 3 people - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

Newark I hope you know what you have in this gem!! The taco's are huge! On home made Corn tortillas, which remind me of an Oakland legendary restaurant La Mexicana don't know they still there, but I found a great replacement! A little bit pricey, and takes a little bit of time, but be patient, the price and time are well worth it. I've only been once, but I've been counting the hours till I could go back, and I live 20 miles away, and ai will, next week!! lol Fo yourself a favor and add it to your dinner rotation. read more

The anticipation of this place opening was unreal. It was a long time in the making and worth the wait! It's located in a strip center and has outdoor seating. There is ample parking. Inside tables and benches (are these hand crafted?) line the wall. An open kitchen in the opposite side with counter space to order at the register. Their menu boasts quesadillas, burritos, and plates, including my favorite chile relleno. This visit I only sampled their monstrous tacos, which are served in handmade tortillas. While waiting I taste tested all of their salsas which are up front and served in giant molcajetes. I started with the verde and, while a punch of flavor upfront, it's hot! There is a chunky red and I picked up tomato and smokiness. The thinner red was the least spicy and my favorite. I caught citrus on the back end. I was not shy in helping myself to take salsa to go. More chips, please! Their meats are masterful - each with its own blend of spices and flavor that I can't begin to describe. The pollo was hands down the juiciest I've had in my life. The pastor is blended with spices and pineapple. The carne asada is packed with flavor and is so so tender. They have a cooler of soft drinks, water, Jarritos, and Mexican Coke. They also serve bottled beer. Everything is fresh! Come with an appetite and leave with leftovers. Taking cash or Zelle only as of today. read more

Laberinto de Humo - Plate sized carne asada Tijuana taco - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

Free chips and tasty self serve salsa after you order. Great outdoor seating on a nice day. Got brought water and a free fresh corn tortilla with queso fresco while I waited for my Regular Chicken Burrito, which was perfectly grilled and delicious. read more

The place is clean and small. It's trying to be classy? I'm not sure. I spent 33$ and 16 minutes waiting for 2 tacos and a Mexican Coke with a side of rice and beans. While the tacos were very rich and tender the rice and beans were very bland to the point where I didn't care to finish them. The food was decent just not nearly worth the price read more

Laberinto de Humo - Carne Asada Taco - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

Best Mexican food in Newark, Probably even the Bay Area! Everything is homemade and fresh. The staff is so friendly. Our new go to Mexican spot. read more

Laberinto de Humo - Super tacos - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

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Food is freshly made. Service very friendly. Very small restaurant but food is worth the lack of ambience and the wait time. read more

Laberinto de Humo was very authentic & delicious. My husband and I had a great experience. The owner was very welcoming and gave us more details on the background of their meals. They also gave us fresh made tortillas and fresca cheese & a side of chips and pineapple salsa as an appetizer. It was such a cute touch to our experience. The carne asada burrito & tacos were yummy, meat was tender and seasoned well! We will be back again! read more

Laberinto de Humo - Regular taco & super taco - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

The food here is delicious and the staff are very friendly! Service is a little on the slower side, but the food is worth the wait. My current favorite place to get tacos. read more

Laberinto de Humo - Mexican Near Me - Newark, California

Went twice because the first time was such a great experience. The staff is great, the food exceeded expectations, and the this new hole in the wall Mexican spot is becoming a rapid success. read more

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Everything here is made WITHOUT LARD. Yes, it's expensive. You pay for what you get, which is Homemade QUALITY ingredients and taste. You want something cheaper? Go somewhere else where they will serve you things from a can/ready made tortillas. This place is so worth it. It's delicious. After you order they serve you a complimentary quesadilla. A very hot off the grill homemade tortilla with cheese, and it's so good and thoughtful. This reminded me of something my mother would give me while I would wait for her to make dinner. It's a very sweet concept and I love it! No one else does this. This in itself TOTALLY sets them apart from others Only downside I found was that it took a lil longer to get my food, and I was on lunch. So I was a lil disappointed but you know what? The ladies here are really nice and the food REALLY made up for it. I'll give them the grace as they are new and probably still learning the timing. They'll get it, I'm sure. Definitely give this place a try. It's my new favorite spot. Food is sooooo good read more

I live in the area so I decided to give them a try. They gave me a sample of their homemade tortilla (tasty) while waiting on my tacos. The owner is very nice and the dining area is nice as well. My issue is the kitchen isn't very clean where they are preparing the food. No gloves or hair nets are being worn. I get home ready to eat these delicious looking tacos, took my first bite and there was a long piece of hair. I called them and told him that there was hair in my food and sent the picture. I was offered to come back and they would make my order over. I went back and picked up my order and went back home. I got home and I couldn't even do it, it was a rap because I was already grossed out. I do understand that things happen but a small investment in hair nets would be great. Sorry! It's a NO for me. They are not sanitary enough for me. read more

Been waiting for this place to open! The restaurant itself is small but there are about 4 tables inside and some seating outside. The staff is wonderful and very friendly. Free chips and salsa which is kind of rare these days. However, they don't provide water - only bottled drinks. The house made salsas were insanely good! I loved the thicker green sauce. We ordered one pastor taco, pastor burrito, and pastor mulita. They were all out of carne asada, so the only meat options were chicken or pastor. This surprised me because it was only 1pm. The wait time for the food took very long - roughly 20 minutes. They also forgot to make the burrito so we were done eating our other items by the time they finished so we took the burrito home Togo. The portions are huge - absolutely huge. I only ate maybe one quarter of my mulita - which is more like a giant quesadilla here. The tortilla is house made, but it was way too thick for my taste. The meat quality and flavor though is very good. The prices here are also quite high compared to others in the area, so don't expect typical taqueria prices here. Overall, I would probably come back to get the burrito and I would definitely recommend ordering over the phone ahead of time. read more

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Very delicious , and fresh I really recommend this place. Will definitely be a return customer read more