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    Restaurante El Poblanito

    4.8 (30 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Not sure how often I've seen a Mexican Buffet, but that's awesome!
    Marshal R.

    Overall 4.5* / 5* You can tell they're still getting everything put together. Had a ladder here and a ladder there. But overall the restaurant looks pretty put together. Wife wanted two Grilled Chicken tacos. I opted for 2 asada tacos. Service was friendly and fast. Didn't have to wait too long. °Both Grilled chicken and asada had really good flavor. °The salsa rojo had good heat. Salsa verde had amazing flavor. °Im pretty sure the tortillas were made fresh. - Could be a positive or negative but the tortillas were a little on the raw side. I personally liked it, and even my wife didn't mind. Overall, I'm planning to come back some time and try the burrito, nachos, and flautas.

    Theresa S.

    I ordered a super burrito...fish, shrimp and steak light on the beans and rice, sour cream and pico and for my burrito to be lightly fried on the outside. My burrito was so delicious and flavorful I will definitely be back. Service was amazing and the ambiance was clean and inviting. 10/10

    Fish taco, asada, and al pastor
    Amanda N.

    Heard about this place and their tacos being fuego, so had to try it. It opened two months ago, and apparently, there is a food truck. Upon arrival, I really enjoyed the wide open space. The owner (Omar) is super friendly and welcoming. He was so attentive and kept refilling our water, limes, & salsa. The food came out, and their chips are super crispy! Loved the tacos as their sauce was flavorful and the meat was tender. I'd definitely come back as I'm all about customer service and good food. Let's support new businesses, especially in the East Bay!

    Steak fries chicken wings and tacos
    Bunnia P.

    The Carnitas and the chicken is amazing tacos are kind of small but the flavor is definitely there. Chicken wings were big pieces and had to take it home to finish. Definitely going back

    Shrimp quesadillas!
    Elizabeth G.

    From food Truck to Restaurant! Omar and Dixie our servers were welcoming and friendly! The food was fresh and delicious. I tired a fish taco, a vegetarian taco and shrimp quesadilla. The quesadilla was big loaded with shrimp and the tacos were doubled fresh corn tortillas . Service was excellent. The ambiance was inviting and clean. Plenty of seating and they have a separate room for large parties! The prices were very reasonable and the food delicious. The restaurant also has a bar! I highly recommend the place that opened up about two weeks ago. Definitely will be back.

    Verde enchilada w/ rice & beans
    Michaela M.

    Outstanding food and even better service! From the moment we sat down, the staff was incredibly proactive, ensuring we had everything we needed before we even had to ask. It's rare to find a place that balances being so attentive without being intrusive, but they nailed it. As for the food--absolutely delicious. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and authentic. If you're looking for a spot where you'll be genuinely taken care of while enjoying a top-tier meal, this is it. Highly recommended! The vibes were immaculate.

    Tarashaun H.

    The menu is much larger than 1 page. The owner came out and chatted with us, the service was excellent coming to check on us many times. The food was delicious. We got the veggie tacos which my vegetarian dad loved, I had the circular burrito and made it super style and it was humongous. I took almost half of it home, and my seven-year-old loved the chicken nuggets which were seasoned and different than her normal chicken nuggets she gets everywhere else. The salsas were especially good and the chips were fresh and warm. They have a monthly coloring contest which my daughter absolutely loved. It's a large space that could potentially be used for events. Definitely worth checking out!

    Beef Nachos and specialty taco!

    I was in the area finishing up some shopping at Trader Joe's and decided to grab dinner instead of cooking. That's when I came across Restaurante El Poblanito next to Grocery Outlet, and I'm glad I did. There's plenty of parking, a full bar, and the atmosphere felt welcoming right away. It was my first visit, and the customer service stood out immediately. The owner personally greeted me, thanked me for stopping in, and took the time to walk me through several menu options, which I really appreciated. The food was excellent. I love Mexican food, but I'm not a fan of paying inflated prices for it. Here, the dishes were not only flavorful and satisfying, but also very reasonably priced, which made the experience even better. This spot is a great find, and I'm looking forward to bringing friends and family here soon. Affordable, authentic, and genuinely welcoming. Definitely worth checking out.

    Super burrito

    Got a super burrito with meat and shrimp super good very creamygive it a 7/10 it was just a bit pricey in my opinion. flavor is just right tho

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    Super welcoming service & delicious food! We'll be back often. Well worth a try. Support locally owned

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    Fire service foods is a teeny bit on the more expensive side but it's worth it! I always get the quesabirria.

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    Service was wonderful and the food was great! Big portions too. Great family owned restaurant.

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    Super friendly service, excellent food. Get the nachos with carnitas or the surf and turf burritto!

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    The food is fresh and has an authentic Mexican flavor. The service is great. Fair prices too. Ambiance is okay.

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    Tried this newly opened Mexican restaurant in Hayward. We had the tacos, guacamole and chips. Everything was excellent and fresh.

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    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.

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    Frank's bar seating
    Frank's bar seating
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    Chilaquiles with Al Pastor
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    4/25/25 FYI. Bar
    4/25/25 FYI. Bar
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    Juicy pork belly
    4/25/25 FYI. Exterior. Outdoor seating.

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    4/25/25 FYI. Exterior. Outdoor seating.

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