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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.