As someone who moved to Castro Valley from Hayward, I can honestly say that the choices for Mexican food isn't as plentiful. Im kinda particular about Mexican food because not many places has the more exotic meats choices like cabeza, lengua, and my favorite tripa. So as I was settling in to Castro Valley, I was very happy to have found Tacos El Campo. I have been here about 10 times in the 7 or so months I have been living here and have enjoyed every meal I ever had. The family that runs the place is very nice every time I come in. They do offer a discount if you pay cash to make sure you disclose that when ordering if you are paying by cash or card. The food comes out really fast, Id recommend ordering there in person instead of calling in so your food can be hotter. A MUST try is their vampiros, which I have never seen on a menu before coming here. It is basically a marriage between a taco and a grilled cheese sandwich. I have been to a lot of taquerias and not many places have these on the menu so I cant stress enough that you should give these a try. If I was younger, I could easily put away 5 of these and a big bottle of Mexican coke. If I tried that now, Id be asleep for the rest of the day and probably gain 5 pounds but if you dont care, go for it, it's a good way to put yourself to sleep. I have tried their burritos and tacos and they are solid, I usually get tripa or cabeza. Their tacos some with a side of grilled peppers and onions. There is also a good sized salsa bar as well. While I do miss Hayward, Tacos El Campa has made adjusting to life in Castro Valley much easier. This is my go-to spot for Mexican food and gets my vote for best Mexican spot in Castro Valley. read more

See all

*** 3 - 3.5 stars for the tacos *** Tacos El Compa is located on Castro Valley Blvd...spot has housed various businesses from the original (structure) Taco Bell, Korean food, Vons Chicken and now Tacos El Compa. I've only had the al pastor and fish tacos...unfortunately, wasn't a fan of chopped tilapia but the pork had a slight sweetness which I liked. Pretty standard and nothing wow but what I like is their salsa bar! Plus a STAR! Variety of items like pico de gallo, hot/spicy sauce, salsa verde, orange sauce and Mexican pickled vegetables (escabeche). Friend really liked the pork chili verde plate and said it flavorful . Plenty of items on the menu and will try their burrito, breakfast, nachos or a combination plate and agua fresca next time. Place is clean with tables for dine in. Service straightforward and wouldn't say it was welcoming (as noted in other reviews) when I visited. Small discount (credit card fee) offered when paying in cash. Private lot parking so you don't have to find a spot on the busy Boulevard. Drive thru available for call in orders/pickup read more

See all

Unfortunately, my last experience here was not good. We weren't greeted. Placed our order. Nachos with meat and two drinks. We had plenty of choices to sit as there weren't many diners. There's only one restroom, and that seemed like the busiest place here. The salsa bar was clean and had options. This is where I munched a snack with my expensive soda. I get that overhead expenses are deep- businesses also need to realize that our pockets are not. read more

Tacos El Compa - Meat Nachos and two drinks - Mexican Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Heard good things and ordered on doordash. Had a number of problems. First I ordered what is called aqua Fresca and is described as Mexican fruit water on the menu. I ordered the strawberry and expected a refreshing fruit infused water. Instead I got strawberry horchata. I cannot stand horchata. They need to update their description. Second I ordered the enchilada meal which is $25. I cannot eat sour cream and asked for no sour cream. What I got was the meal with a massive amount of sour cream dumped on it. Can't say much about how things tasted as I could not eat what I was provided. I can say the service is at best one star. read more

Food has no flavor. Went a few times and always the same! Castro Valley has no good Mexican food. I would recommend to everyone to go to Hayward for good Mexican food! read more

The shrimp super burrito is so good and the pick up window is convenient since I'm always on the go.

Sat May 3rd '25 dinner Friendly staff, clean location, salsa bar :), Pina Fresca's, Kid friendly - LEGIT Kids got the cheese quesadilla, shrimp tacos, Fresca, Adults got the tacos & guacamole Food was great, the grilled pollo tacos could do with a little more seasoning :) All the salsa's were brilliant ! We will be back ! read more

See all

Wonderful first time experience. Hector took my order helped me out with many delicious recommendations for my first dinner take out. The salsa bar and the aguas frescas were just a beautiful rare scene to see for me. Enjoy the refills from both areas. This is definitely a must drop by little family owned shop. Super clean and the customer service was just warm and family oriented. Come drop by enjoy. Don't forget to try the flan dessert! Enjoy! Thank you again Don Hector! read more

See all

My family and I went there for the first time yesterday . We ordered the taco salad , the large shrimp cocktail and carnitas nachos. My mom ordered a soda in a bottle and I had water in a plastic cup. When I went back up to the counter to ask for a cup for my mom's soda, the lady at the front told me it would cost me $4.00. I said I bought the soda, I just want a cup. She said, $4.00. I told her, "forget it". When I was eating my taco salad, I got to the bottom where the rice and beans were and to my surprise, the beans were from a CAN!!! I couldn't believe it.... the sign for their restaurant said "Authentic Mexican food". There is nothing authentic about canned beans!!! Also very over priced. Our first and last time there...... read more

I have been here 3 times now and liked it each time. Carne asada fries: Solid for the area. Probably not the best you will ever have. Carne Asada flavor is good. Fries crispy. Little too much crema for my taste. Bean and cheese burrito: great but overpriced at $9.25 for something thats usually 5-6 bucks. Carne Asada burrito: standard mission style fare. Good tortilla. Birria tacos: great, good consommé as well Flautas: These aren't too common in this area. The ones here were odd, they were more like folded than rolled. Nonetheless really enjoyed them. Super crispy with all the toppings! Complimentary chips and salsa bar takes some sting off the high prices. The people who work here are nice as well. read more

Solid taco spot! Came here on a Friday night with my boyfriend. Love that they have their own parking lot. I ordered a two taco small plate and my bf ordered 4 tacos. Service was super quick. Also love that they have a self serve salsa bar (my fav was the orange and mild salsa). And their agua fresca comes with unlimited refills, yum! Will definitely be back! read more

Tacos El Compa - Mexican Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I'm giving this place four stars, though three and a half might feel more accurate--but I'm rounding up because of the consistent experience I've had here. I've been about four times, and every visit has been pleasant. The staff is generally friendly, the place is clean (a big plus for me), and the food has always been solid. One feature I love is the salsa bar, which offers fresh pico de gallo. On my last visit, I ordered the three enchilada plate, and I had no complaints--it hit the spot. My wife had the carne asada burrito, and while she thought the meat could've used a bit more flavor, it didn't ruin the experience. Parking is convenient, which is another win, and the overall cleanliness and reliability of the food make this one of my go-to spots. read more

See all

Quesadilla felt like a worse burrito. Not bad, but disappointing. It was wrapped in tin foil and was not cut at all, like a burrito. There was also like no cheese, or at least I could barely see em. I ordered grilled chicken which tasted juicy and fresh. But despite that, still lacked flavor. One side of it was full of vegg and sauce while other was mostly chicken, which is pretty normal for a burrito. Luckily lots of sauce at the sauce bar which helped a lot. The green sauce my fav. One side of the quesadilla was also slightly burnt, like I could smell it before I even saw it. Also idk why they gave u knife and fork when it was a much better experience to just bite it like a burrito. Its like a burrito without the rice, less flavorful than a burrito. Extra Sauces, pico de gaillo was more spicy than expected. Green sauce my fav. Chips and salsa be free and self serve They give u number and will bring the food to you You pay before you eat Idk why theres hand sanitizer on every table It is a busy place, always at least 3 parties in the building at a time, still lots of tables and chairs tho, on a tuesday 12:33pm In terms of flavor, its fine, quantity is still as good as other mexican foods (one quesadilla basically 3 meals for me lol), love the free salsa bar, nice interior, clearly many people like it from how much customers I saw so 4/5 read more

See all

I have driven by this place many times and have been curious. The reviews are decent. I haven't had Mexican food for a while. They have a large parking lot and drive through. I had ordered the small plate cheese enchilada that included rice and refried beans, and lengua taco with pineapple aqua Fresca. Chips and salsa are complimentary. The salad bar was very neat and tidy. Drink refills are free. Service at the counter was friendly where for cash payment, a 4% discount. Good delivered to your table. Portion was generous. The lengua on my taco was tender. Red sauce over my cheese enchilada was good. Overall, the meal was fulfilling. I would come back to try other dishes. read more

See all

I came here on a Sunday morning, it wasn't too crowded and there was hella parking. The staff here were hella nice and the place is clean. The best part here is the salsa bar which they have all the fixings for everything you need. I ordered 2 tacos and a chorizo breakfast burrito. They were hella good and felt like they used quality ingredients. I think this will be my go to spot for people when they visit. read more

See all

Burritos are fantastic!! Super tasty lengua, al pastor and Carne asada! Very friendly workers! Super clean inside, quick service, their salsa bar is amazing, too! They make it easy to pack your sauces to go. Parking lot is a breeze too! They have a drive thru for pick up orders. Order in person than online to save more cash. read more

My new favorite taqueria in the San Leandro/Castro Valley area. They have their own spacious parking lot. The chips and salsa bar are complimentary. Aqua Frescas drinks come with free refills. Good selection of menu items. We had a carne asada super burrito, carnitas super quesadilla, garlic shrimps plate (with rice and beans and tortillas), two al pastor super tacos, and a chile relleno. Food came pretty quick. The portions were really generous, and half of our party couldn't finish their orders. Everybody liked their food. The only complaint was that the super quesadilla was not cheesy enough and it resembled more like a burrito. My super tacos came with lots of shaved cheese. Maybe a little too much. Otherwise, the foods tasted good and we felt there were of good value. Cash payments get 4% discount. read more

See all

Took a nice walk for dinner here. They have quite a large menu. You walk up and order then find a seat. There was a lot of seating, bit I enjoy sitting by the window. They have a big tray of chips and a salsa bar. The green salsa was my fave. The orange salsa was good too. It looks really spicy, but it has a mild kick. While it was Taco Tuesday, the Taco Salad looked appetizing. We ordered that. Oh forget about the taco salad at Taco Bell and come over here. This is much much better. Got it with carnitas and that was yum. It wasn't too hard and it wasn't greasy either. I'll have to come back and try other items from their large menu. read more

Tacos El Compa - Taco Salad with carnitas. - Mexican Near Me - Castro Valley, California

See all

Tacos El Compa is hands down one of the best taquerias in town! I ordered the breakfast burrito, two super tacos, and an horchata--and everything was amazing. The breakfast burrito was stuffed to perfection, with fluffy eggs, crispy potatoes, and just the right amount of spice. The super tacos were generously loaded with flavorful meat, fresh toppings, and soft tortillas that tied everything together. And the horchata? So refreshing and perfectly sweet--it was the cherry on top of an already stellar meal. One of the best things about Tacos El Compa? They still provide free chips AND offer unlimited horchata refills. In a time when so many places are cutting back, Tacos El Compa stays true to its roots, giving you the authentic taqueria experience with incredible value. If you're looking for delicious, hearty food and old-school hospitality, this is the place to go! read more

See all

Pros: Service is friendly and salsa bar is a great feature. Also, drive-through is an option. The aguas frescas were tasty and perfectly sweetened. Cons: Lengua was too rubbery and bland. read more

We ordered food to go last Saturday night near closing time (around 8:30pm) and ordered 2 quesabirrias, a super shrimp burrito, and 2 carne asada tacos. I was getting some of the grilled onions from the quesabirria plate and noticed a thick hair in the cebollas. While at the restaurant I did notice the cook had a beard, but it is still unacceptable getting hair in your food from anywhere. Very disappointing read more

We came here today, me and my gf were craving for Mexican food. YO! COME TO THIS PLACE! If you want Mexican food done right...this is it! Soon as we stepped in, we were greeted with very welcoming employees, wow. The place is clean, cool air conditioned on a hot day, music was playing, wide screen TV on sports, nice interior designs and artsy paints on the wall. This place looks amazing! And YO! They have a sauce station, and an unlimited drinks station, WOW! Place is a GEM! We ordered To-Go today as I had an errand to attend to after we ate. Here are the spread: - My gf had Super Nachos with shredded chicken with guac, cheezy thick queso blanco, sour cream, pico de gallo. She loved it! 5-stars! Put a Carne Asada fries on the menu and she'll camp right outside this establishment, lol jk. - I had 6 tacos; 2 chorizo, 2 cabeza and 2 quesabirria tacos. The Chorizo was nice, fatty, salty, very well-seasoned, man I regret not ordering more! The Cabeza tacos were nice, soft, fatty, well-seasoned, just an all around great meat for tacos, they done it super good in this place. Let's not forget about the Quesbirria tacos, soft shredded beef, thick amount of cheese, and a bowl of Consome (beef juice) to go with the tacos. Honestly, I used that Consome on all my tacos. Overall, everything was hella good! P.S. (Their tacos come with free grilled onions and jalapenos...nice! Other taqueria joints charge for those) The Sauce Station: -all the sauces are liquid gold, they also had lime and pickled jalapenos and carrots, and pico de gallo. My favorite sauce was the smoky spicy Asada sauce, the Pastor mild, and the Orange sauce! I should've gotten more to-go lol The Drinks Station: -We had the Hibiscus drink that tasted sweet, tangy, and it had hints of Tamarind(I could be wrong). Very refreshing on a hot summer day. We also had the Horchata drink, very unique. Smooth, milky, this one was not grainy like the other horchatas. I wanted to take the whole jug home lol. They also have sodas in the beverage area. Just a nice wide choice of drinks. Prices are very affordable, fair, and they pack generously! It's our first time coming here, but we're definitely gonna be repeat customers. Keep it up guys! 5 F****ng STARS. Well done! Correction: They did have Carne Asada Steak Fries! Yes! I think you also get to pick meat besides the Carne Asada! Dope! Definitely gonna be a repeat customer! Thanks Gabriel read more

See all

Showed up because I skipped lunch last week. Place has a drive thru if you call or are a dasher. They also have 2 registers, one for cash one for cards. Place is wonderfully decorated, service is friendly, and they play authentic music. I ordered a regular burrito of asada, it was delightful and well balanced. I definitely recommend this place!!!!!! read more

Tacos El Compa - Limited drive thru - Mexican Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I would like to start this review by highlighting the authenticity of this Mexican food. I have been to several Mexican restaurants in Castro valley since moving here and this is one of the best ones in the city thus far. We ordered and got our food in less than 10 minutes the service was really great and friendly. Will definitely be coming back to this location. read more

My wife stopped by and grabbed three burritos and two tacos. The total was roughly 65 dollars after tax. The burritos were mediocre at best. Meat didn't appear to be seasoned. Rice and beans had a strange after taste. The tacos were really oily as it appeared they may have been rushed. Our neighbor recommended this establishment however, it will be our first and last visit. read more

I was craving authentic Mexican food and had never visited this spot before. We were impressed with the options and quality of the food. Once you order, you can choose a variety of salsas from their self-serve bar with pretty much anything you could want to add to your meal or just to dip your (free) chips in. They also have a small selection of beverages, including Jaritos and beer. I ordered the super quesadilla, which was very tasty. My family chose a variety of options, such as birria tacos- burritos and nachos. Portion size was great as well. (I had to take half of mine home). The restaurant was clean and the service was polite and prompt. We went around breakfast time and while it was empty initially, it quickly filled with patrons, which was a good sign. (Castro Valley is temperamental with its food spots). My family and I enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back as often as possible. read more

Tacos El Compa - Taco Regular- Burrito Regular -Birria Plate- Super Quesadilla- Super Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Castro Valley, California

It was Taco Tuesday and we wanted to try a new-to-us spot so we ended up at Tacos El Compa. I've passed by this restaurant a lot while driving on Castro Valley Blvd so it was nice to finally give it a try. They have a small parking lot so that was no issue. Once inside, the menu is prominently displayed and you can order directly at the counter before taking a seat. We ordered for takeout and didn't have to wait too long for our food to be prepared. They also have a self serve salsa bar so you can get whatever condiments you need. Our tacos were pretty good overall. Not the best I've had but certainly not bad. One tip: If you pay with cash you get a 4% discount (prob just avoiding the fee that you'd get if you pay with card). read more

See all

Love the carne asada fries here. Nice spot with plenty of parking, even a drive thru option. Workers are always super friendly. read more

Tacos El Compa - Carne asada fries - Mexican Near Me - Castro Valley, California

The chicken fajitas were tender as a mother's love-soft, smoky with just the right spices. Then came the chorizo breakfast burrito, bold and generous, like a morning hug that refuses to let go. Every bite felt like a love song to the soul of Mexican cooking-simple, honest, and full of heart. Tacos El Campa doesn't just serve food...it serves comfort, joy, and a reason to stay a little longer. read more

See all

Food was pretty good; we got the burrito and a few tacos. portion size was worth it for the price. Will go back again.

This place is always good. I always get the birria soup flavorful, comforting, and well-priced. The salsa here is really good too. Love that they have a drive-thru, just make sure to call ahead to place your order so it's ready when you get there. read more

Food was decent, price was exceptionally high. We had steak super burritos; taste was good but there was not a lot of meat. The super burrito was $16 and some change, not what we were expecting for a local taqueria. read more

Tacos El Compa - Super burrito with steak - Mexican Near Me - Castro Valley, California

(3 out of 5) The salsa here is there strong point, fresh warm chips and a free salsa bar, also they have great horchata with free refills! Very expensive prices though and the food is mid. This is a place I wouldn't pick to go in my own but wouldn't be disappointed if a friend wanted to grab lunch here. Service was pretty good and the ambiance is pretty basic. If you come try their Pastor salsa and orange sauce! When you come tell them Rothyy sent you! read more

See all

The chips and salsa bar was better than the burrito. I ordered a super Asada burrito to go five minute walk from the hotel. The burrito came out super fast. I thought that was convenient.. It may be a quarter of it. It was lukewarm no flavor, but I will recommend the orange salsa. That was really good.. read more

This would be a 3.5 for me, but I'll be generous and round up to a 4. There have been a number of food establishments that have inhabited this location, this one could have staying power, but it's hard to say. Carnitas taco and chile verde burrito met my standards. Not mind blowing, but tasty. Great salsa bar, love that chips are included with the meal. Nice that they have a drive thru for pick up orders. Where they lose me is having an abundance of lettuce in the super quesadilla. Lettuce really has no place in a quesadilla, and it seemed there was more of that than there was cheese. Could be enough to deter me from repeating, as there are already a couple other taquerias close by that I can rely on. read more

Tacos El Compa - Mexican Near Me - Castro Valley, California

See all

Tacos were just okay for me. You do get a lot of meats on it. The thing that weirded me out was the cheese. I've added it to one taco, and it made it looked like I was eating plastic. I had the lengua tacos and cheese quesadilla. read more

I had the most delicious vegetarian burrito I have ever had bar none! You can ask for it the way you like it. It was so fresh, delicious, and healthy. Yumm read more

The service is good and cool they have a drive thru and a lot of parking on the boulevard. However I don't appreciate paying so much per taco and not have it made to order you can tell the carne Asada was just sitting in a warmer for who knows how long. I felt like I ate old tacos made hours ago or even a day ago was really disappointed. The horchata was amazing if you're craving a authentic wellmade horchata they got it but food wasn't as good as other spots I've been too especially for the price read more

See all

I had a Super burrito with carne asada. The super burrito was a pretty good size but the carne asada was dry. I love that they have a full salsa bar and chips for you to get. They have a pretty decent sized menu! The man taking our order was nice. read more

Loved my al pastor vampiro and carnitas burrito! The salsa bar was fantastic....I made a mix of the Pico and Asada salsa, soooo good! Highly recommend. Much better than Portales, not sure how they got such a high rating. Tacos El Compa will be our new go-to spot! read more