Great food with menu items you don't typically come across. We started with the queso fundido,…read morewhich comes with a choice of chorizo or bell peppers and mushrooms. We went with the vegetable option, it's still cheesy, of course, but didn't feel as heavy as it might have with the chorizo. I ordered the Tipico fajitas which comes with steak, chicken, and shrimp. I liked it overall, though it could have used a bit more seasoning. My partner had the mole and really enjoyed it, especially with the fresh corn tortillas served alongside the fundido and his entree. The restaurant itself is cute and quaint. It's usually pretty busy, but we've always managed to get seated right away. I also really love their house salsa, it's spicy, addictive, and seriously delicious.

We stopped by and ended up trying the coconut ice cream for dessert and it was so good -- creamy,…read morerefreshing, and the perfect sweet finish after a meal. Definitely recommend it if you're coming here. I also really appreciated the atmosphere of the restaurant. The fresh flowers on the tables were a really nice touch and made the space feel welcoming. The restaurant was very clean, and it was great having the option of both indoor and outdoor seating depending on the vibe you want. Overall a really pleasant dining experience. I'd definitely come back!

we had dinner last week Saturday with our group, and it was fantastic service and the food was…read morevery, very good. It has become now our favorite Mexican restaurant.

Tex-Mex served by friendly staff in a welcoming space, with familiar and comforting staples…read morereminiscent of places like La Casita and my childhood favorite, La Milpa (in Milpitas). Enjoy complimentary chips and salsa while you peruse the lunch or dinner menus. Chile verde here is perfect, as is the chicken and rice soup.

Playa Azul -- Where Food Meets Genuine Human Connection As…read moresoon as we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and friendliness by Mauricio while we bobbed our heads to Hall and Oates' "Maneater" playing in the background -- followed by "Funky Little Beat" by Connie. We knew immediately this was our vibe. We sat down and read through the menu. A lot of dishes I wasn't familiar with, so naturally I defaulted to what I knew -- quesadilla de camarón. My wife did the smart thing and asked for recommendations. Mauricio suggested three dishes and she chose the last one- I think it was because something about tequila . When it was my turn, I proudly placed my order. Without missing a beat, Mauricio looked at me and said, "Bro, you can get that anywhere -- you should try this." He began describing the dish, then pointed to his dad sitting patiently at a corner table. "That's his invention." No more words needed. I said sold. Our dishes arrived and we immediately moved them to the center of the table so we could share both. I had the seafood fajitas -- shrimp, fish, fajita vegetables, and the most tender, flavorful pulpo I've ever had. All the seafood was cooked perfectly: tender but not falling apart. But the octopus and the sauce were something special. Chef Jose came to check on us and I told him about the pulpo. His eyes lit up as he began describing his preparation process -- then he said, "You want to see?" He walked me right into his kitchen and showed me the octopus being prepared. That moment alone was worth the visit. By the time we returned to our table, the restaurant had started to fill up. We continued enjoying our food, including the handmade soft tortillas that came with my dish -- don't sleep on those. Chef Jose stopped by again, sharing more stories, more passion, more of himself. Before we even finished eating, we were already planning our next visit for happy hour and dinner with the family. This is a perfect example of what Will Guidara calls Unreasonable Hospitality -- unexpected, personalized, and genuinely human. Mauricio and Chef Jose aren't just running a restaurant. They're sharing something they love, and you feel it in every bite and every interaction. Thank you, Mauricio and Jose. We'll be back.

A neat family-owned spot with authentic tasting Mexican seafood dishes! My mom and I shared two…read moredishes and a free chips and salsa. The Fajitas de Mariscos came with tons of seafood in a savory sauce. It came with rice w/corn and beans. We also had the Camarones Costa Azul which was jumbo shrimp wrapped with bacon in a savory tomato sauce + cheese. Definitely a heavy dish but pretty tasty! I really liked the homemade tortillas here; they were so soft and went well with the shrimp and fajitas. Prices are in the higher end but portions are also huge! There seemed to be just a husband and wife when we dined. They were very welcoming and helpful with explaining the menu. Place was very spacious with lots of seating.

This place is open but it's called Omega on the outside but still has the name of the old…read morerestaurant on the menu. Very pricey . Went before dj which was setting up as we were leaving. Looks like they have a dj and band which I am assuming will be extremely loud due to concrete flooring . Offered free chips and salsa . Salsa very spicy and they did not have another option . A they have a full bar but only offered mixed drinks from a limited list . Asked for a Moscow mule and no go so ordered a pear lychee martini instead . Very lychee lol offers sushi rolls but only shrimp and salmon options . Seafood plate was delicious and filling but only provided 3 tortillas. You need to pay for more if needed . Due to pricing will not be back .

I've driven by this place a million times and decided to stop by for a weekday lunch. It's a very…read morespacious Mexican restaurant, I can envision large families here during the weekends. Given the location, it's expectedly more quiet during weekday hours. I had an enchilada and 2 crunchy tacos. It was alright. Again, spacious spot for large families on the weekend.

I love this place, I definitely recommend it 100%. The food is always fresh, well-prepared, and…read morefull of authentic flavor. The lengua tacos and burritos are my favorite--super tender and packed with flavor. The service is fast and the atmosphere is great. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to. Si quieres, te hago otra versión más corta o más "antojable" tipo foodie

My family used to enjoy coming here, but lately the quality has really slipped. The carnitas, which…read moreused to be a highlight, now taste like something you'd pick up pre-made from a local big-box warehouse store--bland, lacking that slow-cooked depth and crispiness you expect from good carnitas. It's a noticeable downgrade. The homemade flavor is gone... On top of that, the portions have definitely gotten smaller. For the same price, you're getting less food and less flavor, which makes it hard to justify coming back. There are too many good taquerias in the area to settle for something that feels like it's cutting corners. Hoping they turn things around, but for now, it's disappointing.

As you enter you feel like you're at taco spot in Mexico with the metal tables and chairs and walls…read moredecorated with great quotes and souvenirs. They offer plenty on their menu and have special deals too. You order at the counter and seat yourself. Service was okay. Not many people dining in but a lot of pick up orders. The sopes: Got 2 carnitas sopes and the meat was perfect. Soft but with a slight crisp and the flavor was all there. Plenty of cheese that caused a nice cheese pull. The steak nachos: They use shredded mozzarella but I don't think it was enough. A lot of the chips were bare and the ones that had it were dried out. The guac and sour cream balanced it out. The tacos: We got asada, chicken, and buche. Your average yellow tortilla perfectly oiled and heated up. I do feel like they skimped on the amount of meat they put on the asada tacos and the quality of the meat wasn't the best as there was a lot of fatty pieces. The winning meat was definitely the buche. It was fried just right and had a lot of flavor. The chicken was also very well seasoned and juicy. The green salsa was superior to the red salsa. It had a good heat level that wasn't overpowering like the red one. I appreciated that they added the pickled veggies on the side. Overall, a solid taco and sope spot. I will definitely return to try other items on the menu.

Taco Tuesday! $1.50 street tacos that are legit delicious. Juicy meats, solid tortillas, and the…read morekind of flavor that makes you briefly forgive all your past mistakes. These tacos absolutely hit. However.... the wait. Taco Tuesday apparently activates some sort of time vortex. To-go orders routinely take 45 minutes to an hour, and dine-in isn't much better. You'll place your order, age emotionally, maybe grow a beard, and then BOOM tacos. Worth it? Usually. Efficient? Absolutely not. Outside of Taco Tuesday, prices jump fast. Case in point: $9 for 8 oz of guacamole. It's good guac, but at that price I half expect it to come with a tiny mariachi band or at least whisper affirmations while I eat it.

A friend recommended this to me and I finally drove out to give it a try. I was greeted as soon as…read moreI walked in and was seated right away. Everything on the menu sounded so good and had to go with the shrimp ceviche and carne asada plate. While I waited for my order, I had fresh salsa and fresh chips. I could not stop eating the chips and had to keep on ordering more. The ceviche was super good and the carne asada was super tender. The rice and beans had the right amount of flavor and the jalapeño had the right kick. The server was really friendly and gave great recommendations on drinks. The restaurant had good lighting, noise level wasn't too loud, and the vibe was pretty chill. Plenty of parking and easy to get to. I drove across the bridge to try this place out and I would do it again! I highly recommend The Mexican Restaurant and Bar if you're craving super tasty food and great drinks with a group of friends or a date night.

Waste of $100, and we both regretted our meal. It had been a few years since we'd eaten here, but…read morewe had really enjoyed it in the past, so we were looking forward to coming back. We arrived around 4:30 on a Sunday and were seated in the bar area. After waiting 10-15 minutes with no water, chips, or salsa, we still had no idea who was supposed to be serving us. The bartenders never acknowledged us, and nobody stopped by to even say, "We'll be right with you" or thank us for our patience. Eventually, someone came over and asked if we were ready to order. Our food arrived almost right away, but my fiancé realized his added carne asada was missing. The waiter didn't bring it out until he was nearly finished with his meal because he never rang it in.. I ordered the combination fajitas, and they were just okay. The entire time, there was a woman walking around in a blazer who appeared to be a manager, but she seemed more focused on training the bartender than checking on guests. Had she been paying attention, she would have clearly seen how frustrated we were. When our server finally brought the check, we noticed we had been charged twice for the chilaquiles, plus separately for the carne asada that didn't even arrive with the meal. After another 5 minutes, I flagged down who I believe was the manager to fix the bill. She corrected it and brought it back, but then we were left waiting another 5-10 minutes for our server to actually process the payment. The waiter never even thanked us before we left. Overall, the experience was incredibly disappointing, especially considering how much we enjoyed this place in the past. Neither of us plans to return.

Best Mangonada around in Union City and Hayward! There are a few that compares to this…read moreestablishment but not better! We've tried the Elote [ street corn] which also is pretty good! This place is always poppin and lively when we came in. Service is also pleasant and fast everytime. Will definitely have to try other items in the menu.

If you've been putting this place off, don't. I regret not coming here sooner because their…read moremangonada's are hella bomb. But that's not the only thing they serve, they have a massive menu of 50 different desserts to choose from. Im definitely looking forward to coming back to try the others. Sweet Mex also serves entrees as well and is a full blown meal and dessert establishment. From my observation everyones grabbing the tacos so Ill definitely come back just to try them. As for parking there is plenty of it. The plaza rarely gets full and you just have to walk a bit if it is. We went on a hot day and even though it was busy, staff were friendly and quick with our orders. We definitely appreciate great service. Overall can't wait to come back and looking forward to it.

I was recently traveling in the bay and was craving Mexican food. My brothers live and work in the…read morearea and they recommended this place that they frequently go to. Los Carnalitos is in a huge shopping plaza, we went in circles looking for it. Not a typical place you would find a hole in the wall like this in LA. I was skeptical. BUT... boy they proved me wrong. The line was out the door! And I can see why now. They have a cashier at the front, taking your order before you sit down. That's probably why the line was out the door and it took a little longer to get in. We came for the huaraches and I was impressed, they ask if you want nopales (grilled cactus) and we said yes! With protein of choice, the base of the huaraches has so much flavor. It's served with beans on top and some cheese. They have a red and green salsa. They both were good! I really enjoyed the food and service! Ended with a chocoflan and that was yummy too! If you're in the area, give this spot a try! Very authentic Mexican food!

Good and friendly customer service. 4/5 The cabeza taco was…read morea little salty. Lengua is good along with the Al pastor. 3/5 However, nothing stands out compared to other taquerias. The gordita is a busted as the bread is q little thick and the flavor is bland. 2/5 They have a lot more other interesting dishes that I am willing to come back to try. Will revise rating next time.

La Piñata always greets you with warm, friendly faces. Drinks come fast, and the chips and salsa?…read moreDangerous--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.

It's taco Tuesday! My friend and I decided to grab dinner at La Piñata. We ordered loaded fries…read morewith 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.