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La Pinata Restaurant Iii is located in California. This inexpensive restaurant has been around for the last 4 years. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Mexican cuisine.
For over 20 years La Pi?ata Mexican Restaurants have been the favorite Bay Area destination for food, service and festive ambience. The Guzman Family invites you to experience it yourself by visiting one of our six family owned locations in Hayward, San Leandro, Alameda, Newark, Fremont or Concord.
4.0 of 5 stars.
LP is good if you wanna get drunk or a place for a hangover food. They have a huge selection of tequila and a fairly large menu of drinks to choose from. Their regular food menu is huge too. It took...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another establishment where I can only speak of the bar, as I've never actually made into the restaurant area. That's odd. I actually came here on accident while killing time between the ceremony...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is yummy -- dinged one star because there is ALWAYS at least one thing wrong or missing with the takeout order! Why is this so complicated?!? Today, the sour cream was missing, one time no...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good food and really good sized portions for fair prices. I enjoyed my blended mango margarita, and thought the service was decent, too. At certain days/times it can get pretty crowded, and if...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big portions, huge drink list with tasty margaritas, and good solid food at a decent price. Service was average. The chips and salsa were notable - spicy salsa and tasty fresh chips.Gets a four star...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My experiences with the food has been consistently good. The sopes are my favorite, the chicken soup has great flavor, and the burritos are pretty darn good too.La Pinata is less enjoyable when its...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for years. I think I'm addicted to their chips. I've been satisfied by pretty much everything I've ordered here from the cheeseburger and potato skins (yes they have them) to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, the food in the pictures look a lot better than what I was served. Maybe I ordered the wrong dish. I shared a combo plate (chile relleno, taco, enchilada) with my friend. I'm not sure if 2...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
More of a 2.5 star review for a really weird place. Huge encyclopedic menus (The drink menu is really silly - it seemed like it was about 20 pages long, single spaced in an 8 point font) that are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered this place about 8 years ago and have been there a million times for the good food and great service. That's why when they started going downhill I didn't give up on them that easy. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! Really... it is sooo worth your time if you are NOT in a hurry to be anywhere. In my experience, it can get really busy on weekends and on some random week nights as well. (I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shredded chicken super burrito (wet). So good. TON of food though, so come hungry!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food and the drinks are great... but the service can suck real bad. Don't go at late night because the servers get slammed with more tables than they can handle.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am always eager to add a new Late Night spot to eat at... There's nothing worse than not having a place to grub at 2am where the food options are a lot healthier than Jack in the Crack! And there's...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a tequila lover, this place is the bomb! They serve tequila samplers that taste amazing for the price! Chips and salsa is to die for and the service from the gentlemanly waiters is terrific....
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets really busy and is known for it's weekend buffets. Out of all the La Pinata's this one is definitely numero uno, although I haven't been to this location in the wee hours of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is our standby "we know it will be good" Mexican restaurant. The margaritas with the elderflower liquor are awesome, as is everything else on the menu. I had three tacos last night: shrimp,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, as good as it gets - for the price I paid for the meal! I recently went back to La Pinata during their happy hour after a couple of years and was thoroughly surprised at the deal you can get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So gross, not food! I don't understand how there is always a line out the door here. Their salsa tasted like pasta sauce! the food was old and way too oily. The beans were congealed and nasty and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the BEST MARGARITAS EVER. The Alameda cops have caught on to this and have set up alcohol check points on Park Street 10 blocks east of the restaurant. Word to the wise, if you need...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is yummy but not the best standing/waiting room. I felt like I was going to get trampled over a few times!For what you order the portions are huge but the flavors could use some work. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can tell a lot by the way a guy's shoulders look while he sleeps. Is it relaxed and straight or uncomfortably tight and muscular? Is he dreaming of running through the woods chasing a batch of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place several times, usually with mediocre or "okay" service. The fajitas are good, and they have lots of tequilas...... but the fish tacos gave me food poisoning. If I decide to go...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK 8 years ago when i moved to Alameda this place was great! Now, i only go there as a last resort! the last 3 times i have gone i have gotten so sick i didn't even make it out of the restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I L-O-V-E this place!! I've been here many times and they have the best Mexican food in the Bay Area! I have tried their Tostadas, enchiladas (red sauce and mole sauce) with shredded beef and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i attemped to host a rollicking birthday fA�te for my boyfriend at tanjia in oakland, but someone beat me to the punch and booked the place for the night. so we went with la piA�ata as plan b....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I'm in Alameda, I always crave to go to La Pinata. I get to order the non traditional Mexican food. Rather than burritos and quesadilla, I order the 7 course of seafood soup and the deep...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's that ese'? You mean to tell me you ain't never been to La Pinata, bro? Where's the damn tilde key on this Americano keyboard, anyway? Yo, this place be bumpin' 24-7, let me tell you! This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Frustratingly mediocre and overpriced. I want to like this place, and it has a few good aspects (good atmosphere, horchata de coco is amazing) but overall the food just isn't that great. The chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to La PiA�ata a few times this year and am finally reviewing this restaurant. My experiences at La PiA�ata have been pleasant most of the time. I have had the opportunity to have lunches, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here all the time when I lived in Oakland. This was the place to be at after a night of drinking. The salsa here is amazing!!It's been about 4 years since I've been back and it's just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always pass by this place when I go to the dog park and it always seems busy and happening. I finally had lunch there today. The food was great, but what really won me over was the service. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DELICIOUS strawberry tequila sangria (customized). My friend ordered a sangrita which is lime juice and chili pepper with his Pacifico beer. It's a Mexican thing but also very tasty. The ceviche...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went there while on a weekday for lunch while I was in Alameda. It was a suggestion from my aunt.The highlight of the entire meal was the chips and salsa, it was the only thing good. After that it...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This was always the "go to" Mexican restaurant for me but the last couple times I ate there the service and food has taken a nosedive. I ordered the chile Colorado for $13 and maybe has 6-8 small...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best Mexican food I've ever had but decent. Huge portions. Appetizers, beers, and margaritas are 1/2 off during happy hour.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any time I am near Alameda, this place pulls me to it like a tractor beam. There are very few Mexican places in the bay area worthy of good reviews - La PiA�ata makes the list.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good , the place is jumping and the service is consistent. I've been coming to the Pinata for years with my family and into adulthood as well. The bar serves the best drinks on the strip...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My most favorite restaurant EVER!!!!!!!!!! Everything is good here.. margaritas, sangria, the food, the service! LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn, that was some good breakfast for the money. Me a couple of the fellas from work got their breakfast special to go. Bacon was hella good, eggs over-medium were hella good, I'm not a big pancake...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Mexican restaurant. there are a couple of La pinatas around the bay area. it is a family owned restaurant. I like this one because I think the cooks are better here. I think the sitting is kind...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is what you would expect out of a mexican restaraunt ,good food ,free chips and good salsa ,plus a wide selection of drinks to choose from.,and this mexican place doesnt disapoint, their drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a very festive place! Lots of food on the plates so make sure not to eat too many chips and get full.Also great service. The waiters are super attentive!
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has TONS of tekillya! It's hard to think of better ways of throwing up. Mmmm, regurgitated chips n salsa aren't as bad as you might think!I really liked the chips & salsa. I really wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great margaritas! Excellent guacamole! The food is always tasty and soooo filling!I will go back over and over again!
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been faithfully going to La Pinata for many many years but I feel like their food has gone downhill every time I have been there recently.On my recent trip there, all the carbonated drinks were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great prices. Good food. Pretty consistent, though sometimes the salsa gets a little weird??? Sometimes is tastes like pepper and hot sauce.Get the veggie enchilada lunch special with pinto beans and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch here after my class orientation with a friend. Food was delicious and the guacamole we shared was perfect. The prices at lunch are fantastic and the portions are huge. I am definitely a fan...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food. Good service. Good prices. LaPinata stays open very late, like 4 or 5 in the morning, so you never have to worry about whether it's open or not. It can get a litty busy on Friday or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
7 am- 3 am, Sol, and Chicken Taco Salad. Enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent margaritas, shrimp, and guacamole. 4.5 Cost to worth it rating: 4 (most entrees under $15) Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Shrimp and bacon guacamole: one of my new favorite things! Pic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great drinks and atmosphere. Great chips. Great salsa. Amazing selection of tequila. Sunday brunch great for family. So why only 3 stars? The food is just average. I've eaten there countless...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It amazes me that the neither the waiter nor the bartender would break a 1 dollar bill so I could put more change in the meter so I did not have to rush through my lunch. The bartender mocked me when...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty awesome, but how did I forget to review it when I first went there a year ago? This time, we took advantage of happy hour. Half price on their house margaritas (and a few other...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is super. The Best Chips & Salsa In The Bay Area. Period. MmMmMmmmm!I love their Margaritas! And I wish I knew the name of the shrimp appetizer I had there about 3 weeks ago...Shrimp _____...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place - great margaritas! My favorite thing to order is the guac w/ shrimp and bacon... seriously you can't go wrong. Its like $12 but you get soooo much. Sometimes I will go and just get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love hate love hate this placei love the CHILI RELLENOS... egg battered pepper stuffffffed w/ cheese, what more can i say? i order it everytime. the VEGGIE EMPANADAS were huge and delicious. there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the steak burrito was kinda dry.i like the sugar cane that comes with the drinks.place is cool
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am totally in LOVE with there regular chicken burrito.Total: $5.81 with taxI consistantly DREAM of this burrito.Now that I live on Santa Clara in Alameda it is just a hop skip and jump away.ALAMEDA...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here the other night because we wanted to drink good Margaritas. That they do indeed have, however I'd honestly rather eat at a taco truck than here. We came on a Saturday night and I had in mind...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Growing up around taco trucks, and having eaten at some of the best Mexican places in the Bay, I wasn't expecting much. Had I more money, I would have loved to enjoy the tequila selection, but we went...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The portions are large & the service is ok. I'm giving the extra star because of the full bar that they have now. I've never been a fan of margaritas (or anything with tequila and/or lime).
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Best Mexican Food in the East Bay!!! They have 7 locations that serve a million and one kinds of Tequila!!!I always end up at this location in Alameda because it's closest to me casa. But the one...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best mexican joint in Alameda!!This people know how to make drinks, love there mai tais, hurricanes, long islands. the make these bitches dirty. Great food, from basics like chips and sala, burritos,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed the house margaritas, but my burrito was just OK. Of the two dishes I tried from the big menu, both were lackluster... barely warm and lacking good flavor. For example, the shrimp ala...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place deserves the five stars at is the shitznatz!! There margarita bar is with like over 100 differ types of tequila. There menu had a huge variety and mostly everything is good (good luck on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food couldn't be fresher or tastier...and generous portions. La Pinata always satisfies...the ambiance is happy, noisy and fun....Park Street on a Friday night, La Pinata is the place to bring the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
La pins! Every area has their late night after bar/club eats. It's nice to check out Alameda's hot spot that's open til 3am and I am glad that it's not at a Denny's. Definitely the best Mexican you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place really scratches an itch for me. Oakland seems to lack the sort of americanized mexican place with the disneyland ambience and the combo platter that is so prevalent in LA and Seattle. This...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The drinks had better be good at this place...you have to get drunk enough to ignore the food. The fare here has never been more than passable, but it hit an all-time low on my last visit a few months...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, there's only 5 things you need to know about La Pinata - 1) It's open until 3AM everyday. That means when you're done boozing wherever you are in the Bay, you and your fellow drunkards can haul...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know I shouldn't expect real Mexican food from a chain, but La Pinata really disappointed me, foodwise. The beef in the fajitas was much too overdone and the chicken in the quesadillas dry and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once but this place is off the chain!I rarely enter Alameda and whenever I'm there, I feel like I'm in bizarro land as its basically Oakland, sanitized, without all the black...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I go regularly for our "brunch dates". The staff always remembers us and are attentive without being disruptive. On cold days, try the chicken soup. A small bowl is enough for a meal...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
New branch opened nearby at the Alameda Harbor Bay Shopping Center on Bay Farm off Island Drive. Open until 1 PM on weekends. Smaller, but has parking! Great service.
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went on Sunday around 5:30, was half full, by 6pm the place was full and noisy. Large restaurant with 2 dining rooms and a bar. The waitstaff was busy, the check in with them was spotty. Waited a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Large portions. Good tasting food. Open late. This place gets packed at night time so the wait could be long. However, the Restaurant is huge so ask them if you could eat at the taco bar or in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Mexican food in Alameda hands down. Many people think Acapulco is better but they are wrong. This place has great burritos and margaritas.
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Aside from the fact that the website for their Alameda location seems determined to give you a seizure with its hundreds of tiny pinatas dancing about....La Pinata is...ok....
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can only speak for the mojarra frita al mojo de ajo, or, fried fish with garlic sauce. It's absolutely delicious. I like to get my garlic sauce on the side mostly because I like to suffer. If I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Agreed that the food can have off nights but never the bar (ultimate margarita..ohhh ya). I have also found that the quantity of food can be too much....I am now on an a-la-carte kick with them. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not the place to go if you are female and by yourself. I had to practically trip my waiter (both times I went here.) to get attention. Food was meh too.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I banned J and myself from ever returning to this place. There are more beans than meat in my carne asada burrito, the flautas tastes like the frozen taquitos that you can buy at Costco (which i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Pinata #3 is THE BEST La Pinata in the bay!!!!!!!!!!!!!I go there AT LEAST 3-8 times a month.Their chips and salsa are the best I have ever had the pleasure of eating. And the guacamole is too!The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here once for late lunch.. the salsa was on the spicier side but it was nice. I thought the place was way too busy so I couldn't really relax here.. but the food was good! Don't order guacamole...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here today really hungover. Like hungover so bad that I got a headache sitting next to the huge wall of tequila. It is dark in there which helps soothe the hangover, but conversely that Mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a great place for a late nite bite, and very good at any time [though on busy evenings the wait can be dodgy up till midnight or so, and sometimes again at bar rush time]. Servers are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is phenomenal. They make gargantuan REGULAR burritos. I had the Carne Asada with Black Beans. The burrito is not only large, but it is also delicious. They use a good ratio of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My experiences here have been mixed. I've had some really great meals, and then some mediocre ones, and even a few bad ones. More recently, I've had some good ones. The last time I was in here, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like their margaritas and fried fish (guess that was snapper...) I am not a huge fan of Mexican food but i think their food is pretty good. I'm always there to drink their delicious margaritas, not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seems like the experience can be a bit mixed here. The chicken soup was very good, and the chips were warm and delicious. Veggie fajitas were good, but the chicken sope was a little disappointing....
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
eh. it's o.k. it's either Nation's or La Pinata for people who crave for something later at night. though i suggest just sleep off the hunger. why? 'cause your metabolism might not be so high par as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here for years, and it seems that the service and food have gone downhill . This time I had the chicken burrito. It's not steamed to hold it together, so you have to eat with a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, after repeated visits, they have lost a star.On the most recent visit, the service was poor, the restrooms were filthy, and some of the food was cold.I had an enchilada with red sauce. Well,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, I see someone reviewed this place and called it Cal-Mex. That probably explains why I haven't really enjoyed this place in either of my visits. My wife and I are from Texas and sorely miss our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The regular burritos are false advertisement. Someone should say something to them about them, they are not regular sized, they are GARGANTUOUS. For about 6 bucks I ate a good quarter of the burrito,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The chicken enchiladas tasted better this time around and the service has improved. Check this place out for lunch when your in Alameda.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here tonight for my coworkers going away happy hour & dinner. We had eleven people, so we were seated outside on the patio. It was a bit chilly, but luckily they had heat lamps on. Happy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a chain, but I think the Alameda one is by far the best one. I grew up in Alameda, so maybe I'm biased, but this place is always packed, open late, busy but fun. Their drinks do not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this restaurant on a regular basis for a few years now. The food and service is consistently pretty good. I am a fan of the taco bar tacos, the fajita dinner, and of course, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Mexican food! Love the Margaritas, Famoso Burritos, and Fajitas. Quick service, friendly servers. Excellent salsa.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I been going here for almost 2 years now and its about time I review it. First, customer service is mixed here at this location. Its the regular workers that are real good at servicing. But there are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rice = Yum Beans = Yum Chips/Salsa = Yum Chili Relleno = Yum Tacos = YumO Fried Chicken = What the Heck? Big a$$ piece of chicken on my plate with the wing attached (unfolded at that) . LP3 stick to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here once a week with my group of friends for late night beer, margaritas, and authentic mexican food. I love how late they stay open. Food is good, service is good, and drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a Friday night and husband wanted to treat his very special wife to a romantic dinner for two. He really outdid himself this time. I mean, he's taken me to countless steakhouses, cute little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this Mexican restaurant, I have never had a bad experience here. It is all about the chips and salsa. And the GIANT burritos. Like I have never seen a burrito that big. And of course the also...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best place to sit have cocktails or margaritas and enjoy who ever your with !! and sunday buffet brunch is really good !!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Cadillac margarita! Dos, por favor!" That's how I roll at La Pinata. That place is the bomba! So what if it's not gourmet Mexican food? For $25 you can get rip roaring drunk on a very full belly!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is the kind of place that might seem fun the night before but leaves you feeling terrible in the morning. While the food is not exactly bad, the free-flowing tortilla chips and shank-sized...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The chips and salsa are yummy and the margaritas are fantastic. (Order a strawberry margarita if you get a chance!)As for the actual food...Eh...It is pretty over-hyped. I mean the "tacos" are plain,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here a couple of times and the food has been good everytime. They make great margaritas and the nachos are pretty good, albeit a little dry. The atmosphere is always fun, there's always...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great margaritas. The food is delicous and they are pretty generous with proportions. Their service is great but parking can be a challenge.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I personally think this place is over hyped. Maybe because they stay open late, half the people who ate here were drunk, and didn't know any better??? I donno, I dont hate this place, i've been here...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Mexican Food. The Holy Grail is El Tepeyac in East LA. This is pretty good Mexican food. The Salsa is medium hot and has a great smokey flavor. The chips are decent and made on premises. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like La Pinata. The food tends towards the traditional Mexican style with lots of lard and cheese but they tend to have a bit higher production values than a lot of the smaller local joints...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is what I would classify as "some dope ass shit!"... good food, service has become better... and a relaxed environment. All you people that are looking for a quiet, refined dining...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Margarita, are you there? Oh yummy! We ordered a few pitchers of various flavors and they were all tasty. It's a great place to go for happy hour. I've been here several times and always enjoy my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic mexican goodness. This place is the best mexican joint in the bay area. Yes, it beats every place in the mission. The menu is endless, the tequila and drinks amazing, and the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I think I may have gone to the wrong La Pinata. This can't be the place everyone raves about....it just can't be.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This has got to be my favorite restaurant in Alameda.The prices are great. The food is EXCELLENT. The location is perfect. Sometimes its a little tough to find parking.They have the best guacamole...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't get the hype about this place. It's always crowded and the service is sketchy. Once I was seated, then sat there with no chips or water for a HALF AN HOUR before anyone came and gave...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love their chips. I think they're fried in lard or something, they're that tasty. (also because they left a filmy feeling on the roof of my mouth.) My tacos (1 carnitas, 1 carne asada) were fine,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the vegetarian friendly La Pinata. The food is good, but a little greasy. I did like the one in Hayward better, but that one is not vegetarian friendly. This location is much bigger and is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I kept hearing from Alameds folks that this was the place to be. Well I checked it out recently and it was packed! It was bigger than I thought and the menu was vast. One highlight was the Pescado...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best nachos EVERRRRRR!!!!Huge portions, decent prices. The super burritos are enough for 3 meals. It gets busy Friday nights though.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been a fan of La Pinata for the last four years. Drinks are great. Food is great. It's open late and the atmosphere is always lively. Took my boyfriend here because he's every critical of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is still my favorite La PiA�ata...- They have vegetarian as a meat choice, whoo! And it's good veggies...hearty mushrooms, grilled peppers, zucchini - perfect for my tendencies of not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a fan of La Pinata!! The food is delicious and the drinks are amazing. If you wanna get messed up off one drink head straight to there and ask for the Purple Long Island. lolol
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why I forgot how late this place is open on Friday and Saturday!!!! Tell me a better place to get warm chips and salsa at 1:30 in the morning and I will never go here again. Why wait...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tons of people love La Pinata but I just don't feel it. I have been there 4 or 5 times and every time, I leave unimpressed. The best thing I have had there was the chicken and avocado soup, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah I agree this is one of the best Mexican food restaurants in Alameda. But not the best I've had. However they serve plentiful and u get your bucks worth! The food is good and fresh, customer...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the La Pinata restaurants I have visited, this one is may fave. I prefer lunch or dinner over their weekend brunch. Although the weekend brunch isn't bad, the food is cold and the fruit just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE LA PINATA. i recently moved out to the bay from southern California and found it incredibly hard to find good mexican-american food out here... until i found LA PINATA. This place is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been there twice over the years. The thing to do on a weekend night is to get there hella hungry after 10, This is the ticket.! Sit at the bar and the waiters come up to you. You place your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La P is the best for a margarita, the tequila bar can't really compare to much, other than maybe Tommy's in the city...either way, I swear by this place. It's always packed, yes, but that's because...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, the jist of my experiences at La Pinata has been that the food is good, but the service is terrible.La Pinata is a great place to have a leisurely dinner with friends, where, hopefully, the good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
new yum on the menu: tortilla soup!i had no idea this bowl had chicken. omg, i couldnt finish my food. had 3 street tacos on the side n could only finish 1. the kiddies had chicken strips (juicy n...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Pinata has great food and some of the best drinks ever but price wise its a bit on the high side. I am in lust with their blackberry tequila mojito, yum.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of tequila but this place does make a really good margarita. They have all kinds of tequila too. As for the Mexican food, its good too. Some of the best I have had in the bay area....
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went there on New Year's Eve, so perhaps some slack should be cut. We also live in San Diego, so perhaps we're spoiled by the quality of Mexican food we can get without having to walk or wait for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch on New Years Day and enjoyed a huge chicken burrito covered with cheese and enchilada sauce! I think it was called the "Famoso?" It was very good and filling. Unfortunately I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know. I never want to go here but when I'm eating the food it's OK. I think I end up here because there is no good mexican in Alameda. I usually get the veggie enchilada half order with whole...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Busy place but worth the wait. The food is good, authentic Mexican. The service is also good. I plan to go back.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Busy,busy busy!Great service and fine food,plus the coupons from restaraunt.commake this a winner.Very delicious taco salad! They have announced that they are opening on Bay Farm island(where El...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Pinata is a great mexican restaurant. Usually there are people waiting outside the corner of this restaurant waiting to be seated. This time around on a Saturday evening it wasn't so (christmas...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant in the east bay. It is so popular that there is always a long wait. It is best to go at off hours to avoid the lines or go to the cafe part of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food of this place. Although I don't drink all that much, their margarita is pretty damn good. I have taken many dates here and so far the food has been a hit, never had a bad meal. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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Tequilas are what *really* make dining at La Pinata special. Not many Mexican places have that many tequilas--and a staff that knows something about most of them. And their selection expands as they find new...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never really understood the popularity of La PiA�ata at dinner - it can get incredibly busy and crowded, and they even have those silly beeper things that light up and go crazy when your table is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly don't get what all the rage is about... This place is ok but definitely not fabulous. I've eaten here a few times and I can say that my favorite thing is the margaritas. That's a sad...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place does not make THE best Mexican food but its is pretty decent! I always order the cheese enchilada, crispy chicken taco rice and beans when i try a new place out and la Pinata did not make...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok first of all I've been to this place many times within the past 6 years and I am sad to say but the quality of food AND service has just gone downhill. Food used to be great, I remember we would...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
True its busy as hell during the usual dinner rush. But its so good!Ive been there when its crazy and when its relaxed. Service has been good both ways but of course takes a little longer for things...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not so bad, but sometimes I feel like there's something in their food that hypnotizes everyone who eats here. Everybody talks about this place like it's the best place on earth. My...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was not impressed with the food, service or expensive drinks.I thought the salsa had a smoky pork like flavor. Some people may like that but I don't.Although I finished my plate I felt a little...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh well everything i have to say about this place it's been said already but here I go: 1 star- DRINKS!!!!! Oh man!! I think I've drunk all the drinks on the menu!1 star- FOOD always tasty1 star-...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you have over 300 Reviews, you're doing something right.I've been a bit hesitant to review La Pinata just for the simple fact that i haven't had anything else to say that hasn't already been...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If I was reviewing this place for drinks only it would get 4 stars. The food was not very good. The vegetarian option may have had chicken stock in the rice. The taco my wife had she didn't even...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for the drinks and the appetizers. Their top shelf margarita has some serious kick and I love the buffalo wings, potato skins, and chiles rellenos. It's a great late-night hangout for a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
no way. the wait was over half an hour. it was noisy and crowded. not family friendly at all. no room for a stroller or car seat nor any high chairs or booster seats. the wait staff fought for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just FYI ... La Pinata is coming to Bay Farm (in Alameda)! They're opening up another one where the old El Caballo used to be. They said it'll be open late December. 891 Island Dr Ste BAlameda, CA...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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Won't go back anytime soon. Music is so loud you have to yell to be heard across the table. Asked if music could be turned down so we could have conversation and was told no... food is good, but you can hardly...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite simply the best Mexican in Alameda and the Bay Area. The place is packed every night no matter what day of the week it is and with good reason.The food portions are massive, generally one...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! I always bring "out of towners" here. The value and taste can't be beat... the margaritas are best, especially on the rocks (if you like tasting the tequila you selected), and I always leave...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Open late and good mexican food for ALAMEDA. Alameda has many bad restaurants, but La Pinata has always been a staple, growing up. My family used to order 2 -3 super burritoes that could feed 5...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Huge portions, good food, great drinks and great chips and salsa. I ordered a chile verde regular burrito and had enough for two meals. The limeade was very refreshing (prob the best I've had). The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good mexican food in Alameda. Decent bean and cheese burrito. Good complimentary salsa and chips. Great strawberry lime-aide. A good amount of vegetarian options on the menu. I will definitely be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
well umm.... were do i start the food is ok and all but waaaaaay to crowded!!! and i had to wait one hour to even be seated. then another hour to cook my food wich was more on the bad side then on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I was expecting to much from this place.... The BF and I have been looking forward to trying this place out and have heard nothing, but good things... I say otherwise... It was a Thursday night...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the chips and salsa
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food ! i must say, having a supreme burrito for 9 bucks is worth it ! however, the main downfall to this restaurant is that it is too LOUD ! last night we had to put up with these loud drunk...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Mexican food joint, after the street Taco Trucks. They give good portions here, and the decor is very lively. This place is always packed during dinner time. They have a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
No way, this place is not good, packed, I don't know why! Once you go to juanitas you'll never consider la piA�ata.
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good old La Pinata #3. Just as good and tasty as #1 in Hayward and #2 in San Leandro. What makes La Pinata #3 worth yelping about after I yelped about Hayward and San Leandro? This location is way...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I LOVE this place. Best La Pinatas out of the 8 that is around the bay area. The service is wonderful and fast, the food is delish and my cup and chip bowl is never empty. They are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kid friendly -- like they are still genuinely nice to you when your child keeps spilling things all over the floor. Thank you!! Service was awesome and prompt! Husband was walking with piles of dirty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My only huge complaint is the service... it's takes FOREVER to get your bill here! We always have to ask at least 2 times for it... My favorite meal is the half order of the chicken soft taco.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I love the atmosphere of this place but it's totally overpriced and not that great. $12.50 for a taco plate? No wonder they are opening up all over...they are raking it in!Plus their beans have some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place and I've been stumbling home full and drunk with enough leftovers to help soak up tequila the next morning in a cardboard to go box for many years. My favorite drink - house...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
La Pinata is OK. The food is alright. The service is super quick but nor personable. The best Mexican food it is not. But it is not as horrible as Acapulco so I guess putting that into perspective...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just about everyone else has summed it up nicely. La Pinata has great food (yum, chips and guac!) and awesome drinks (mojitos anyone?). I was here with some girlfriends on a Saturday night and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Pinata is really solid Mexican food. Pretty much anything you will find in any other Mexican place, but tons more, including burgers, tons of seafood options, etc, I mean really their menu is too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where do you go when your 2nd story flat is 88 degrees in a heat wave in Alameda. Not Safeway, you go to the Tequila bar at la Pinata.Tonite my tequila drinking, jet flying, wheeling dealing drinking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dined here once for lunch and the food was EXCELLENT! My son even ate his entire taco with rice and beans. Really impressed with the tequila menu as I love tequila but didn't get a chance to try any...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i didn't realize how much i love this place until yesterday. we were driving back from wine tasting in sonoma & mexican was the mood for dinner. out of all the places... this was my first pick!why?...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love that you can come late to chow down! It was past 10pm, and the last time I was here was on a date. We ended up here, and there were so many people here at that hour of the night. My date was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite la pinata. The chile colorado is consistently delicious. I normally eat at the bar and the service is always good, except for the last time when the bartender came on the other side of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend introduced me to this place, it's super yummy! Generous servings, great guac.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
reasonable prices, open late.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One word: OVERRATED!The only thing I like here is the chips and salsa, but the food itself is overpriced, bland, and just very untraditional tasting. It is very "Americanized." The service is always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm I love this place. The service can get a little frantic, but the food is very delicious. I highly recommend it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion, it's hard to screw up Mexican food. Beans, rice, tortillas, tomatoes, some kind of shredded marinated meat and you're good to go. (Wow, I turned into a Taco Bell commercial there)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Platillos de Pescado - PescadoBOMBthe end
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to in the Bay Area. The food is authentic and the value for the money is terrific!
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eat somewhere else, but drink here! I think this place is so damn popular because the portions are so large. That is not a good reason to eat food that is only mediocre. You can get way better mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place to go and dine out with friends. Their service is pretty attentive and they definitely make some of the biggest burritos I have e we seen... Place can get packed sometimes but all in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is cool. I brought my friend here last weekend. Their house margaritas are great! I've always been a fan of them! Food is priced well and portions are large. I had carne asada as usual-...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soooo... the Mr. grew up in Burlingame. (I know! When he was growing up, the All-American Teen was THREATENED with Catholic school -- aka, my life! Burn on me. Not to mention that he never got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is real deal holyfield of authentic Mexican food.The place is a little tight on space, but the service is fast and attentive.Portions are bowel breaking huge and well priced.This is an ideal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
went there again tonight because I really wanted to get out of the house, didn't feel like cooking and knew I could count on they're platter which is always good (you can't really fuck up appetizers...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give this place 4 stars. The drinks (lavender mojitos) are so amazingly delish. They have a full bar with everything under the sun. It looks like they may have every possible variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, La Pinata. How much drunken Erin history have you seen. . . off the top of my head, I can recall puking in a potted plant here about 10 years ago (when such occurences were not all that uncommon...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went up to Alameda to pick up wine for a wedding this sat from my Auntie and my cousins took me here for dinner. They LOVE their food and booze so I know I was in for a great treat. HOLY Smokes......
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Last night was special. Very special. UBER special. And it was just that because after 7 long months, my friends finally came back from their tour at sea--they're Coasties. And hot ones, at that. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm...I have eaten here on a few occasions and I have never walked away thinking wow that was great! I usually walk away asking myself why did I eat here again??! Almost every time that I ask for no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the better La Pinata around...I have been to ALL of them, but this one and the one in Concord are the best. The food is always good, they have a full bar [yay Tokyo Tea], and most of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ate here was when I worked swings. I ordered a famoso burrito and was damn surprised at the thud it made as it hit the table. It tasted so damn good and I also had my first hurricane...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Alameda for four years. I love La Pinata. I love tequila. I love tacos. I love seafood. I love shrimp tacos. I love tequila. oh... sorry..I blacked out for a second. Ive been to both the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sa-weet! This is one of my favorite restaurants!How could it not be?FIRST: Before you even get inside, they have music JAMMING on the radio. You will be bailando on your way IN and OUT of this place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Mexican place ever! We take friends and out of town guests here a lot and they all love it. When we first started going about 8 years ago, there was never more than a few minutes wait....
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First the bad - the place is tight in terms of seating. Very loud. Entrance area is itty-bitty so lots of scooting around if ya choose to wait inside. Prices are a bit high for food.The good -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Met up with some old friends there. Wait staff was efficient and very friendly even when we sat and talked for a while after finishing the meal. Their salsa made with smoked veggies is excellent....
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went a 2nd time a couple of days later. My dinner was much better -- actually, all 3 of us loved our dinners -- and the pitcher of margaritas we ordered was Top Shelf. Apparently that little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in the Central Valley where good mexican food was literally a stones throw away. Up here in NorCal, i must say that good Mexican food is much more difficult to find. That being said, La...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I want to give this place one star, really, but I don't think it's terrible. What it is, though, is overrated. I've been here a few times, and every time I think, "Why did I come back here?"...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"oooooh. so full..." is what you will be saying when you leave this place. It can get busy at dinner time on Fridays. Nice chips and salsa. The burritos are huge! imagine 4 Taco Bell burritos stacked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Out of all the Mexican restaurants that I have been to, I've got to say that this one is the BEST...or maybe I was just REALLY hungry the day I came here. With a group of 3 at lunch time, there was no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The place was jumpin'. Margaritas weren't very good at all; we ended up leaving a lot left over food on the table (which never happens). Margaritas= x_X No thank you! Service = Ok. Food= So-so. Chips...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever we have late-night cravings or miss out on dinner, we head off to La Pinata because of the good food & decent prices. What I LOVE the most about this place is that there's pretty much a good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this place twice now, and each time the service has been absolutely absurd!We did not have a main waiter last night, but 4 completely different people helping us each time.The tacos...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word... PESCADO!! The whole fried fish is the dish to get if you like that sort of thing. The entire fish is scored battered and deep fried. What doesn't tasted good fried. Its so simple and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, La Pinata.I was here just last night.I'm not going to lie and say that I don't love the sort of cheap, easy atmosphere of La Pinata #1, in hayward, but let's be realistic:The food, the service,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At the risk of horribly embarrassing myself, i'm going to go out on a limb and say it: Best Overall Mexican Restaurant I Have Been To, Ever. Now, I'm not a Mexican cuisine snob like I am with Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I gave more than one star only because the food isn't bad. The service is about as bad as it gets though. If you want to come here make sure you have plenty of extra time on your hands. Oh and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK so first I wanna talk about the service. Christina L. states in here review "make sure you have plenty of extra time on your hands"....maybe that was true for her but my friends and I experienced...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The great thing about this location is that it's a good size and they stay open late. If you have a case of the midnight munchies, you can bet this place will be packed. That was the case when I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to think this place had pretty darn good mexican food considering being in the middle of alameda. Fajitas were delicious, and the true test of any mexican restaurant is the beans and rice,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We are from Texas and have only lived here in Alameda, CA for the past two years so, I am NOT one of LP3's "yelpers" as I saw them reffered to... this is my HONEST review after frequenting this place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
*sigh*we used to love this place, but after last night i realized that there is something about the service that bugs the crap out of me. its way too fast. i found myself rushing through ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm confused by the bad reviews of this place. The food is fantastic and the service attentive. if atmosphere is factored in, this is the best Mexican restaurant in the East Bay. Excellent chips,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from La Pinata, it was a busy Sat. night and we had to wait 20 minutes. What struck me most about the place was the margaritas, I sadly had to sip on a strawberry margarita from a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is this place makes me wish i wasn't vegetarian anymore... Their carne asada is awesome!! They are a bit pricey but unlike El Balazo in Pleasanton, you get your money's worth. It has...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Place opens up real late, that's the only reason I go there to eat. I have order some soup, horrible never again will I order soup there. The tacos are OK, not good, not bad. The only thing I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good, large portions. Fast, almost rushed service. Love their blackberry mojitos ! Perks: strong drinks & open late.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Arrived around 10pm on a Thursday night and the place was pretty loud up front and was hoping to sit in the main dining room, but was told there were no tables available. I could see there were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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I have been to this La Pinata many time as it is really close to my house and most of the time the food and service are great. However, a few times that I have gone the service has been terrible; the waiter...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great all the time! they're open late, so no worrying about where you're going to have dinner at 11pm! they are always busy, but i've never had to wait more than 10 minutes for a table....
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the perfect Mexican restaurant......FOR AMERICANS!!! It is your standard-run-of-the-mill margarita, taco, burrito, nacho spot. Everything come with refried beans and rice. The food is pricey,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I do not like the food at all. very awful. Everything taste the same to me. there really isn't any flavors that pop. I love chille rellenos but the thing I hate the most is when they don't take the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hunny says that these Mexicans are laughing all the way to the bank! You know what, he's right. Good standard Mexican and lots of choices. I like the Mexican shrimp cocktail, lots of shrimp and I add...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love this spot because it's open late. the drinks are fun and yummy and the food is decent. It's not what i would call authentic Mexican food. It's more like deep fried Mex-American comfort food. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Mexican spot in Alameda with a busy, festive atmosphere. The margaritas here are perfect! Try the mango margarita! (They also have pineapple and lavender among many other flavors.) They...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I seriously have no idea why people like this place other than it is open late, which is pretty amazing for Alameda. I remember back in the day before Park St was all redone and no one ever ate here....
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OKAY NOW WHO HASN'T BEEN HERE RIGHT? IF YOU LIVE IN OAKLAND/ALAMEDA OR KNOW SOMEONE HERE YOU'VE BEEN HERE. If you want heavy mexican food, this is the place for you. There deep fried whole fish with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was nothing spectacular, but for the most part the service is very friendly and accomodating. Shrimp empanadas were yummy as they were enclosed with a deep fried corn tortilla. I loved my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Unless you have no idea what a Taqeria with a bar should be like and or you live in Alameda and are one of the many sad cases of persons born without taste buds, please never go to La Pinata! I beg...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent foodExcellent drinksExcellent serviceExcellent hours of operationsBy far the most consistent Mexican joint in the east bay. There are a few La Pinatas. This is a review on the one in Alameda...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE MEXICAN FOOD!!!!!! I DOOOOOoo i DOOOOOOO ooo ooooLa Pinata....ummm why did I give yall 4 stars when you do deserve 5. Let me think.... ahh haaa it is that dang DRY O GRILLED CHICKEN.... dang...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for being the first and only place I've found in the Bay Area that gets Tacos Al Pastor right. By "right" I mean the flavor and a nice charred finish. Served a la carte with lime wedge, hot...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How awesomely great is this place?? It's got the best margaritas and boy, do those bartenders have heavy hands!! The food is delish with generous portions, especially the seafood platter. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. I love the chicken enchiladas! The chips and salsa are amazing. The only drawback is that the wait to get a table can be long and when the restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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This La Pinata by far has the best service. I have been to hayward and san leandro but over both would have to reccomend alameda. The waitress are super friendly and everyone makes sure you get everything that...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good margaritas. We get the extra shots in ours... we are loved by a few employees :) i think this place is why i am known as the hot friend.Get the pescado. The only people you see eating this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Aren't chimichangas more complicated? Perhaps not. I need to look this up. And ranch? RANCH? Is this really Mexican?Alright, so it was actually pretty okay. I mean, I ate the leftovers. Just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: I'm a regular at the little side-restaurant area they have set up apart from the main big dining room. LOVE the margaritas, especially: the House, the Caliente (with jalapenos!) and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why did we have to order our margaritas FOUR times?Why did we get our food before our drinks showed up?Why did you even bother to bring our drinks when we were almost done eating?Why didn't you comp...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
ME: This burrito smells like shit.MANAGER: We've been serving these burritos all night.This is the WORST experience I have ever had at a restaurant in my life. Mainly because my vegetarian burrito...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place because it's open until 3am in the morning! The food is great but I hate the wait! A lot of people don't know that they can get seated faster if they go to the cafe part of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love love love la pin! grew up in alameda, so i know what I'm talking about people!!! i often take out-of-towners there. i love the atmosphere, staff, food, and beverages! i LOVE you la pin!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Pinata, a late night tradition, good any hour but often crowded. As any party animal knows the late night food selection in the East Bay is limited. As a professional DJ this place has been a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love their burritos, love chimichangas, and love their tequila samplers. Other people say there is nothing special, but seems always packed, and always very good to me. I'm not saying the absolute...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was invited out to meet up with one of my friends. She in the mood for Mexican food so she chose this place based on reviews from yelpers. When I first got here I had to wait for my friend who was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
decent food, but mediocre service. at least my dinner companion was good peoples :).
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the meeting spot for my group of girls and myself. One of my friends is a good friend of the owner an he makes sure we are always accommodated. Every time we come here it is packed!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i feel sad when i think of la pinata b/c everyone and their mother seems to enjoy this place... what am i missing? the only thing on the menu i like is the chicken tortilla soup. BUT and this is a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm La Piata.. I really dig on this place. It's always packed at night, so if I'm not headin there more than 4 people deep I just hit the taco bar next door and get the same food and drinks as I would...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best steak tacos, best empinadas, best crab enchilada, absolute best margarita! Authentic condiments. Awesome tequila selection. Sit at the bar or the taco bar for better atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just about as good as La Pinata No.1Food is food but this place is a bargain. Even if you ignore the price, the food is simply delicioso. No.1's setting to me feels better.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just love this place. La Pinata is the only restaurant I know of that I can arrive at 8pm or 8am, and get a little Mexican food to go with my margaritas. They have a colossal selection of fine...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update: I take back my inital harsh review after eating here several times. The Carnitas Fajitas, the Carne Asada Famoso Burrito, and Caldo de Pollo area all very delicious. I like to sit at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is well worth the wait. The food is not only good, but it's at a decent price. Although they were very busy, service was still good. The drinks aren't the best, but I have yet to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dammit, it seems that all of my reviews tend to be 4 stars (oh that wouldn't be the case if I only took the time to review the places I *don't* like), but you'll just have to suck it up and take my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to this place for years with my family. Pretty much any special occasion in my life was met with "Let's go to La Pinata." I've been there over 50 times and have (for the most part)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A veto on Chevy's for the evening turned into a vote for La Pinata. Little did we know, it was a difference without a distinction.It was a Saturday night and there was a 30-minute wait. This isn't too...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great top shelf margaritas and rock-in atmosphere. On a Friday and Saturday night the place is packed from 6 PM to 3 AM and they have a great Sunday Brunch. The bartenders in the bar are good but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, but the Margaritas are great!
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Margaritas!!! One very important thing to keep in mind - if you order the tequila sampler, you are getting three relatively large shots. If you are with three people and you order one each, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
La Pinata seems determined to diminish its number of stars in my book. Every time I dine there it gets progressively worse. On our last visit we ordered a chicken quesadilla figuring it would be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place three or four times over the years and was never very impressed probably because I've been spoiled by exceptional Mexican restaurants off-island (e.g., in the City). So anyway...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the spot for me.....serio (serious for those who don't speak spanish). I fell in love with this spot since the first Sunday we met for brunch that is only like 12 buckarooos and gets you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Que Bueno! For those that haven't noticed, Last year La Pinata celebrated 20 years 1987 - 2007 of serving hot spicy mexican food to luckey storecomers. In the several years of coming here, I've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what's wrong with this place. It's always crowded but the food was not that exceptional. One thing that I noticed though, the generous serving of the food. Is that really why they're...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Pinata is consistently yummy. Their drinks are way too strong, but that may be a plus for some people. I think they use a lot of off brand tequilla. I usually order the chimichunga with rice and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me begin by say that I ate here last night at approximately 7pm and I'm still full 9am the next day!My friend has been telling me about this magical place for a few months now. She raves about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in Alameda and grew up eating La Pinata. For years, I thought the food was just ok, but that was because I always got the same thing. Over the past couple years, I have ventured out and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place out recently. Was interested in basing my own opinion since I heard such mixed reviews. I love those places, they inspire me!First off, their prices are a little steep. At least that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always drive by and see a ton of people in here all days of the week. this place must be good so we try it out. I also get a recommendation from my cuban friend who's mom loves that place. She...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is o.k. I've heard rave reviews about this place. After trying it a couple times over the years I thought I'd finally post a review. For a restaurant, the tacos and burritos (really big)...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to complain about this "gringo" food while I worked near there, but now that its a little bit farther away, I find myself pining for the food, but mostly the chill bar atmosphere and the half...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! We couldn't possibly eat all of the food, having ordered the huge appetizer sampler in addition to our entrees. It was really good and the atmosphere is funky and interesting.
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the venue to pick for a festive and up beat atmosphere out of all of the La Pinatas in the bay! We've visited the one in San Leandro and in Fremont, and by far, the Alameda location is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In a sleepy little town called Alameda, there is this magical place that stays open till 3am, has all kinds of good quality tequila, and will make you a burrito the size and approximate weight of a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Something to please everyone. No matter what kind of mexican you are looking for (typical carne burrito, traditional entrees, or nachos), La Pinata fills the void like the cute girl you met at the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Margaritas Corona Patron Fried Fish = Good times!This place closes at 3am and gets quite busy. The wait can be long at times but it's well worth it. The margaritas are strong and can get you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the late nite spot 4 Alameda...MAN! Everbody is @ this joint on the late nite...Food is decent & drinks R aight...Everytime I got sum frenz that come 2 the Meda (like JessP) they always wanna...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There's a Chinese restaurant near my place that I love, though I wish they would update their overhead menu, a fluorescent backlit board with overexposed, weathered photos making all of their food...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me first note that La Pinata is on Santa Clara and Park. Not somewhere in between Santa Clara and whatever... I have to say that the food there is super heavy... if you want to be ful eat...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars on a good day.1 on a bad.Luckily i have more good days there than bad.LOVE the whole fish served with spicy and garlic sauce. Have never experienced gut bomb or food poisoning, though friends...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
first off- why is the main picture for La Pinata- some dude in a dumb hat and some rag tag gold chains?what's up with that'someone... add some more pictures...please.do i go here all the time: yesdo i...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good food. The fajitas are the best. they always have good service, and the prices are teriffic
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT PLACE!!! - if you just can't get enough of your favorite Alameda losers...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One Word:Barf.
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pretty good joint lots of tequila a hot waitress and the hook up cuz my boy worked there !!! overall nice place!
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
STAR POWER!!!this place does not use lard! i know for a fact because that's clearly stated in the menu at la pinata 3 (not to be confused with la pinata 1 or 2), and i believe everything i read. i...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i know of a few places in oakland that have superior and much cheaper mexican food than la pinata, but i go here alot with my friends because it's just a fun place to go. the food is good, some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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I go here every once in a while. It's very busy and the bartenders are only nice to their friends, it seems.The drinks are strong, however, and tasty.The food is average. I do like the whole fried fish.Don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Gross. I don't understand. The food is bland and boring. The first time my boyfriend and I ate here... we were both violently ill for a day and a half. I decided to give it a second chance...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
lots of cheese. the flavors are tasty and the ingredients are good quality. the tortilla soup has a ton of chicken meat in it and is a meal in itself. the combo platter I had today has a chunky tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Basically if you know and love Mexican food - you won't pay $11 for a small burrito and enchilada (one of their combo plates) - plus extra for Carne Asada. That's ridiculous. Yes the plates are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Soup!!My coworkers, who I utterly obey when it comes to all good restaurants, took me to this place a few months ago -- just for the soup.It was so worth it.The first thing I noticed when I walked in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stays open late and the drinks are VERY strong (for me at least). Best place to end a date...or get the night cap started. Saw a lot of other folks coupled up too, so maybe I'm not the only one with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now I must start by saying this is my place. We affectionately call it First Date Spot cause I take all my firsts here. Food is great, service is quick and reliable however it can be very crowded on a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
***UPDATE 2***01/05/08Popped in on a Friday night to grab some food to go...the same meal I had before...the carne asada dinner plate $13.59. They do an excellent job or wrapping your food so that it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart La Pinata. It's a great place to go for Mexican food. It's pretty much spoiled me for other Mexican restaurants. I usually order the fajitas (combo, carnitas, etc) and it's alllllllwasy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Over the years I have been to La Pinata about 10 times for lunch. Each time I have returned to my office feeling like a bloated tick. This is great for the restaurant, but bad for my job. We're...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 words: yom yom yom!cheap prices, good food, great service. always packed for a reason.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
there are several mexican places I recommend: taco trucks on oakland, la burrita (berkeley), la parrilla (oakland branch), and la pinata. The chips and sals here are really good. The burritos are good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice since moving to Alameda over a month ago and the experience has been superior to your typical Mexican restaurants. The Chimichangas have the best dough ever! A little advice -...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Pinata is hands down one of the best Mexican food restaurant chains in all the Bay Area. And it's continuous crowd of people that floods the restaurant at all hours proves it. Try anything, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their house margarita, especially the part when I get to gnaw at the sugar cane!I work down the block and I've tried near everything on the menu, and I like the fried tilapia the best. Crunchy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, you know how when you were in high school, you'd get an essay topic on a book you didn't really get and hoped you'd never have to write about, so you'd start the paper at 11 p.m. on the night...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Margarita here is the bomb!!! Prices are fair and the service we received was great. They have a big menu of different drinks from the bar and they state that each glass contain 2 oz. of tequila. Do...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I drove by a couple of times, and we always see a crowd right outside the entrance. Having passed it by because of the crowd, we found our way in without any wait on Sunday night. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let's just cut to the chase -- this place makes me sick. Literally. I had the worst gas coming out of both ends (sorry, but you need to know what could happen to you), and I woke up feeling nauseous...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't believe how many people were in here! The place was hoppin' for a Monday night. You can get all kinds of crazy margaritas here, but we opted for a pitcher of the not-so-unusual...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was ok, ceviche was nothing to write home about but would eat here again. Next time gonna try some tequila samplers.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The red snapper - regular pescado dish (not the especiale) - was really good. It comes with a garlic butter dipping sauce that's nice n' tasty. Besides that the quesadillas and fried breaded...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The service here sucks. We waited forever for anything we had asked for... even asking for our pitcher of Mojitos at least 5 times before it even came... it finally came when we were about to ask...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was reluctant to give this place a try because I grew up going to Juanita's, and I hate to say this but it was actually better. The food seemed fresh and homemade. Lately, Juanita's has been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is pretty damn good; I recommend the chicken mole, chile verde, and those damn tacos you can get that are small tasty, and come with any meat you'd like.But the Tequila and the Margaritas!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is the most over-rated taqueria in all of the East Bay. This place is always crowded with people every night of the week. Is everyone from Mars or something! Seriously, the food is awful! It...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
taco salad what was i thinking? When i could of had something else tastier..Their very rushy, i was waiting for guests of 5 other people. By the time they got there and the food was serve. We took...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hooray for none of that delayed stomach bloating action that seems to follow most experiences eating Mexican food. Huzzah for being one of the few places to make a GOOD relleno.Hoop-whooop for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All right, if you've read my reviews I usually tend to review restaurants in the City. However, I do have to support my community and La Pinata is definitely part of it. I'm not one to have total...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's average to good mexican food. It is loud, crowded and the service is normally ok.My main beef with them is that people that take up space in their restaurant get all the chips and salsa they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good service, good food, nice margaritas, big portions. Four of us got the La Pinata Appetizer Sampler and it was more than enough. Their super burrito is one of the biggest ever. The lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not ashamed to say that E. and I go to La Pinata at least once a week. The margaritas are deelish, but pace yourself, they are dangerous, thus we always walk to La Pinata. The portions are huge,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
...the only game in town for hungry alamedans after 10 pm...love the margaritas...especially the sugar cane part...but the place can get too loud crowded noisy if you need quiet in order to commune...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Open until 3am - that is big for me, most places close to early or have abitrary hours. Like anywhere you have to know what to order. The Pork Chimichangas are great, the seafood is done well also....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On a Friday night the bar and the restaurant were packed. That said, parking was no problem.But the guys at the bar were totally the leering type. Reminds me of the stereotypical construction guys...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't drink and have never tried the alcoholic side of the menu, but there is always a big line at the bar so I figure it's fine if you're there to drink the night away with your college buddies.If...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Added after finally getting around to the brunch:If you go to La Piata and wish you could have all the different types of meat *and* bacon *and* a tower of fresh fruit at one sitting, their Sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends are Hispanic and have said that La Pinata in Alameda has the best super burrito they have had state side bar none. I concur. I have never had a bad margarita there either. With so many...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here sometimes just for the Nachos and margaritas. Or Mojitos. Pretty much any drink you order is sure to be done right (not like that other place on the other side of the island...ahem)....
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm, LP 3, nice i guess - especially for the bar-goers since it doesn't close until 3 am. However, this stuff is a bit greasy for after drinking... or maybe it was because I had too much happy juice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the service is mediocre at times, but the salsa and the food is very good, open late, and usually pretty packed, but the wait is never long
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like cheese. i like tequila. i go here pretty often, and like many regular la pinata visitors, i've had some dicey experiences. really, i can't complain too much though because on the whole, my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For clarification, I was going to give this place four stars, and I settled for three because I knew Ethan was unhappy with the service. Lily (to Ethan): So 3 stars?Ethan: Outta how many?Lily: Five...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to LOVE La Pinata III. But since they changed their menu and raised their prices I have become sad.I mean it's ok to change a menu and raise prices. It happens. But why has the food quality...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Good service.Beverage reviewDecent beverage list with typical rip off. Lots of tequila drinks and beer poor on wine.Restroom review 2 out of 5 starsCould be improved. Mysterious liquids...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have stumbled into this place many a drunken nights after the bar closed. I realized after a while that I grew up near Hayward and the Alameda La Pinata totally sucks.I guess if you have never had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Usually leaves me with a lardy feel in my belly and a worse feeling in my head. Except the mini-chimis. Go to #1 or #2. Way better.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I know five stars seems kind of flippant and rash for this place, I know, I just like to go here for some reason, I have a good time every time I go here. This is not five stars like Chez Panisse...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmm margaritas. if of course i ever got to taste them because it seems every time we go i end up the DD. which is fine i suppose since my hubby loves the tequila so. sacrifice, sacrifice. fine....
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Busy as heck ? - Yes! (Long waits with the vibrating coaster to keep you company at the amazing Tequila Bar) Delicious food ? - Yes ! (Especially the hot plate fajitas with any combination you can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is my favorite la pinata. not my favorite Mexican joint to grab a burrito (try farolito in SF's Mission District) , but definitely my favorite la pinata. I've been to the ones in Fremont, Newark,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have any particularly strong feelings about La Pinata, The service is average to slightly above average, and the food is average to slightly above average. The place just always feels noisy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Are you people serious?!!? Has anyone ever lived in SoCal, visited Mexico or even been to the Mission?? This place is the worst!! Priced way too high, food is TERRIBLE, so far from authentic you may...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, all of my loyal readers - HA! AS IF! - Im pregnut... and what baby wants, baby gets. And what baby craves most is La Pinata. From the ever crispy and delicious chimichanga to the mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i'm not a huge fan, but then i don't hate it either. maybe it's just because coming here always seems to remind me how far alameda is from sf, culturally. lots of families with loud and annoying kids...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a lifelong resident of Los Angeles, and a connoisseur of Mexican food, I am very pleased that Alameda hosts a variety of Mexican restaurants. La Pinata may become my new El Cholo's! The two...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love La Pinata! What I love more than La Pinata is their "Joyce's Special". In a festive restaurant type, it is usually pretty difficult to order a dish that is great tasting and healthy. Most of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
really good chips & salsa but the rest of our food was just decent and not great. there are far better, less expensive mexican restaurants with fabulous margaritas.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
La Pinata is an Alameda institution. Alameda is my hometown and I often come back to visit. When I was in high school, it was the place to go to for late night eats. Ten years later, its popularity...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
really, I only come here because they're opened so late! I wish more restraunts would open til 3am. the food is still pretty good though. I actually liked their chicken mole enchilada.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place in Alameda. I have spent what should have been a nice little nest egg in this place over the last ten years, not because it's expensive but because it's open until 3 a.m., has great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's OK.Get real, people, it's just OK.Overrated, over-priced.
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Kolya R. This place is just ok. I would add that it is a bit pricey for what you get. It might be a more fun kind-of joint with a big group and lots of alcohol in ones system.
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LP #3 !! LP #3!! LP #3!!La Pinata is a staple in my circle of friends. As the previous review stated, NOT all LP's are created equal. LP # 3 Alameda is GREAT. Great atmosphere, great bar, great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not all La Pinata's are created equal, ie, the San Leandro, not nearly as good as the one in Alameda. I love the refried beans and rice, the enchilladas and burritos are tasty. They also give free...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times and I have no complaints. The portions are huge for a very reasonable price. The service is awesome and friendly. And they're open late, which makes this night owl...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, good food, lots of great drinks, staff always friendly, my family has been going here for many years.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here are some reasons I like la Pinata:Family owned for over 20 years. All six locations are independently owned and operated by a Guzman family member. And...THEY HAVE SO MANY MARGARITAS!The drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a alcoholic virgin before exiting...However, La Pinata changed all that. Celebrating my 21st Birthday, I wanted something extra special, but nothing too exotic or hard. The waitress however...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
surprisingly good for a mexican restaurant chain...the food tasted pretty authentic and we had absolutely no problems with the service. our waitress was both friendly and fast. the margarita menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. Chips & Salsa, Shrimp tacos, Strawberry Margaritas. You might as well be in Mexico. Good service, Fun atmosphere, kid friendly. Sunday they have a terrific all you can eat buffet that is only...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I just came from here for Happy Hour, which I am not sure if they had one. But the Margarita's are good, though a pitcher was not enough to get me and my friend feeling good. But the portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i frequent la pin during late nights. its the only food open in a-town until the wee hours. there usually is a wait during rush hour, 1-3am. the margaritas are delish and the nachos are huge. the food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing special, but it will satisfy the late night munchies. I usually order the super chicken burrito.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I've been going here for awhile now.. and it never disappoints me.. The only bad thing is if you go a weekend or weekday night like Thursday/Friday.. it's really busy and you have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand why anyone eats here. The food is aggressively unremarkable, even by NoCal Mexican food standards.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great spot for breakfast. I am a big fan of the chilequiles.And it is enough to split, which makes the price pretty reasonable.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Pin:Food is not the best but its great. those half orders or the taco truck tacos are good. The chips and salsa are good. the atmosphere is great, even though I always clown on Scobies as being...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice since and I'd have to say I'm pleased with the food here. Both times I got 'half orders' since I wasn't TOO hungry. However the 1/2 orders are still pretty filling... The appetizers...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I LOVE THIS PLACE.I probably come to La Pinata at least once a week. I cant get enough. It is not healthy for me to be eating all those chips but I just love this place. I try to come between...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't let the Tex-Mex cuisine distract you from the Tequila!The menu features the largest Tequila and Mezcal selection I have ever seen. The Tequilas are served with their own tasting glass that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Pinata has been around for years- it's a great place to get your grub on after the bars close, they are open until 3am! If you do happen to eat here before last call, the bartenders have a heavy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been to I or II, but I've always had good experiences here. Very few Mexican places are "authentic" -- to me this means either cruising Fruitvale or finding a nice Oaxacan place with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went to La Pinata last night... my husband and I ate at the small taco bar part next to the tequila bar on the Santa Clara Ave. side. We were the only people in there, it was 9pm, and they started...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a lot fun. Good food, huge drinks, and super large portions (although you can get a half portion, also). Kinda a weird mix of young, after-workers and large families. The bar is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
whenever i crave fried fish i frequent La Pinatta III. for around $15.00 you are served a huge [and I mean a huge!!] whole tilapia fried to its golden goodness. tt is served with the tastiest spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not great Mexican food. It's good, and edible. The salsa and chips are really good. I came here with a couple of friends and we shared one burrito, which was the size of a loaf of bread. They have a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to go if 1) you like beer and 2) have a beard.My boyfriend (who is awesomely bearded) always manages to get a bucket full of cold beers ... for free!! Every time, I swear!!I'm certain...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's mostly been said: large portions of good food, you'll have to wait if you go on a friday/saturday, good margaritas. On the subject of waiting: I've never felt like we had to wait *too* long, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is so overrated. I really do not understand what the fuss is all about. I have dined here often in the past because my friends continue to throw mini dinner parties at La Pinata....
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes Alameda...the Filete A La Plancha was awesome, so was the crowd...yes Alameda.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The nachos are the size of a mountain. Their soft tacos are good too but, you can get them at half the price from their taco truck on High Street. They're just as good. Last time I was here, I had...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge servings. Food is Good (though not exquisite) - especially for the price. Tequila selection is fantastic!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure I understand the popularity of La Pinata. In my opinion the food is just slighty above mediocre and the service is hit or miss. They stay open late, so that's a positive.
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I USED to LOVE this place. Once they got so huge they needed 4 store fronts i stopped going. Food comes out cold, service leave A LOT to be desired. I tried it again after a year of not going...and my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, one of our long-time favorites. They have excellent margaritas, very tasty sopes and a fantastic enchilada verde. We go here so much we don't even open the menu anymore. Service, once...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The margaritas are gloriously large, served in glasses that resemble fish bowls. Ok, not quite that big, but they are impressive. The food is really good, and it's one of the few places in Alameda...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place...I've been here a few times and each time has been a great experience...The service is terrific...my cup always had water, my chip basket always had chips, my salsa bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Mexican food that I've had here on the island. The margaritas are to die for and the chile rellanos are undescribable.I eat at this here more often than any other restaurant and I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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I have never had a bad dish at La Pinata III. Nor have I had a bad drink. The service is quick, the food is delicious, and the atmospher is fun. For those of you who swear by menudo for a hangover cure then...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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We got much better service at the locaiton in Fremont & didn't have to stand in a crowded hallway for an hour for a table.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my 2nd favorite sit down Mexican restaurant in the greater East Bay behind La Casita in Fremont. This place gets really busy and is known for it's weekend buffets. Out of all the La Pinata's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I might not be the best but when I lived in Alameda it was my home for mexican food. I really enjoy Sunday brunch, great coffee and a big plate of machaca. Sit at the bar and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I MISS YOU PINATA! I compare all Mexican food to this place. My husband and I used to go here twice a week, every week.
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy Mexican goodness! I just discovered this spot. By the time we got there the bar was closed, so i can't vouch for the drinks. But the steak quesidilla hit the spot at 2:?? in the morning. FYI...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm giving five stars to the breakfast buffet!beans and rice, carnitas and tortilla soup, chilaquiles and flautas... PLUS, eggs and bacon! seriously, a crazy, messy feast. and at a mere $9.95, quite...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Chips and salsa EVER!!!! Sometimes the rest of the food isn't quite as great, but the price is right, and its one of the only restaurants in Alameda which is open past 9 or 10pm. I beleive they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I'm one of the few people who doesn't kiss La Pinata's behind! I've been going to this place since I was in high school so I really know the place. I also went to school with one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a chimichanga kind of Mexican food place, not a carnitas kind of place. It's party party happy funtimes with friends Mexican, it's definitely better than Chevy's but really, it's nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place, they have hands down the best beef flautas around! I first discovered flautas in SoCal when I was a teenager. When we moved to the bay area (many many moons ago) I was in desperate...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very average restaurant....I go there about 2-3 times a week, and I think I have a love/hate relationship with it. I love the food and drink...margaritas are awesome. The atmosphere is very laid back...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this place. Great/wicked top shelf margaritas, great food, good service. Yes, we had to wait for a table but it was definitely worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is what people from Austin think of as Mexican food. Not quite Tex-Mex, but the closest you can find in the Bay Area. I insist that any friend or relative who comes to visit me MUST book a flight...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Mexican food in the East Bay. Huge cheap portions (never ever get a full order, I've never seen someone even finish a half order). They have lots of vegetarian options- my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We mostly go here for lunch to celebrate an office birthday with alcohol. How can you resist with the tequila bar right there? The food is great, the portions are a good size, and the margaritas are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm not 100% sure if it's authentic mexican but its still damned good and yes, not as cheap as others, but they give huge portions and excellent quality food. also, try the strawberry margaritas!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Because there are tons of reviews, I'm gonna break it down for you now.Pros:-Open til 3am - oh yes, daily.-Margaritas - whether blended or on the rocks, these will knock you on your ass. Soooo good. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks. My friends live right around the corner, so I'll visit them and we'll drink, eat, then wander around charming downtown Alameda to sober up. My last trip (last Saturday), my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
skip this location and go to the San Leandro location 'cause the food is way better
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, let's just get this straight: The margaritas at La Pinata are like one thousand times better than any chevy's. Really really good. The serving portions are enormous (you pay for it), but it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Things weren't appearing all to well........I felt like i was on an hour waiting list for a chevy's knockoff with bigger portions. We all know what that entails " hey, is the carne asada vegan?" Why...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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This place is always packed. The food is average, but the margaritas are the best in town. The bar is very comfortable and a nice place to eat dinner. Especially if you want a late meal.PROS: hoursCONS:
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone local knows about this place. It's gotten quite popular over the years and now there are 6 La Pinatas in the East Bay and even a La Pinata Taco Truck ! Talk about entrepreneurship !However as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is the most over-hyped restaurant in Alameda. I'm always shocked to see a line of customers out the door. The food is really nothing special. Even people who love the place immediately begin...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service was good and the margaritas really good, after the second pitcher, i was kind a drunk. Good mexican food.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Pinata in Alamada is top quality Mexican food. However, the food is nothing compared to the margaritas. Pitchers are a deal. The extensive list of tequila is great - not only do they promise 2...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a very good place to go fo inexpensive Mexican food. where else can you go and find huge platefuls of food for lunch for $5.00 -- get the Enchiladas special and get a side salad. Their margaritas...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big fan of greasy food. La Pinata is the king of grease but hey, what else is open in the middle of the night that doesn't serve grease on a platter. Prices are affordable and portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food and good atmosphere! Yummy tacos and burritos! Awesome Margaritas! You'll have an excellent time!
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently breakfast is slightly more expensive and slightly less good in the restaurant compared to the attached cafe. Why? I don't know. But you have to ask for the maple butter in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but, I find the environment of La Pinata on Alameda's Park Street to be as lively as it gets. That is, for a quiet sleepy town like Alameda.If you find yourself in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
you know, a few years ago i worked in an unnamed, as yet-unreviewed candy store, with a bunch of dudes in a band and some of their girlfriends. we used to to take huge post-work trips out to this la...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here many times and have come to the conclusion that it is best ONLY for breakfast/brunch. On Sundays they also have a breakfast buffet with beans, rice, bacon, sausage, eggs, machaca,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know. My family seems to like it, but I don't think it's all that impressive. The last time I went there, the services was great, but I think the food is a little overpriced. Also, I'm not the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in the small town of Alameda for nearly 20 years and the total times I've been here was less than 10 times. I LOVE Mexican food but I just never frequented this place and I don't know why....
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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Good variety of really good food and a vast selection of Tequila and other drinks.Service is good, the place is usually packed on the weekends so be prepared for long wait times, so try for reservations. While...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit busy but usually the service is good. They have a lot of waiters so the hot chips and tasty salsa comes out frequently. For me that is enough for 4 stars right there.Main dishes are pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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Don't ask for a menu. You don't need it. LIsten up kiddo's all you have to say is "one Famoso please". That's right the "Famoso" burrito is the size of a human head and if you finish it you will experience the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
never disappointed, always statisfied and completely food comatosed..Since moving from Alameda, I've given up some of my favorite neighborhood haunts returning to a different life in SF. But I will...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and the food is good, but the wait can be crazy... I recommend the enchiladas and the chips. Make sure that if you have a large party (more than 4-6) you arrive in plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a hard time deciding between 2 and 3 stars, but I'm trying to fulfill my aspiration of being nicer so 3 stars it is, you lucky restaurant. I've been here a handful of times and while the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like La Pinata and I miss the days when it wasn't so popular. Not perfect, but it works for me.Pluses: Amazing assortment of fine tequilas. Good, stiff drinks. Old-school family-style Mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. despite what some of my friends believe, (yes Bone D. below is one of them), La Pinata is a great place to eat and drink with them. The margaritas are very well made and potent, a big big plus...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off by saying of my most hated restaurants, La Pinata is the one I go to most.... only the lord knows why!?!For some odd reason, I keep coming back, but I have learned my lesson, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty Cal-Mex, awesome chips and salsa, and great margaritas! :.) I wasn't very hungry when I went to La Pinata recently, so I ordered the Taco Salad. I was disappointed... It definitely needs more...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm not usually a big fan of mexican, but this place turned me into a believer. we brought a group of 8, and everything turned out to be scrumptious- the whole fried red snapper (this is a HUGE dish...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are few Mexican restaurants that taste authentic. This is one of them. Located on Park Street in Alameda. This place has plenty of seating...HUGE burritos, tasty Caldo de Camaron(shrimp soup)...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The enchalades verde are excellent. Huge portions. Excellent tortilla chips and salsa while you wait. The margaritas are awesome, and potent!
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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This place is off the hook! It's awesome, and open all hours of the day. I went here a couple times after midnight to enjoy a light snack including salsa and chips, some beans and rice, and other go...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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You can get good Mexican food all over the bay area especially up and down International Ave. in Oakland. Occasionally though, you find yourself in Alameda and needing a little something to eat. If yo...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Huge selection of tequilas, tasty margaritas, and great home-made salsas. You have got to try their specialty, the whole fried-fish (snapper). The carnitas are also excellent. This is my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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friendly service, delicious food, huge portion and good price. they have expanded so now they have full bar and a breakfast only section. it is crowded, but, usually wait is not that bad. the longe...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah yes...decent mexican food and drink. The bar serves about 100 different kinds of tequila. We come here a lot and sometimes the service is a little too fast....I've felt rushed on a few occasions....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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When the chips and salsa are addicting - you know anything on the menu will surely win you over. Generous portions of consistenly delicious food in a spacious atmosphere with fast and friendly service are all...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Mexican food and fast service. There is generally a wait on weekends for dinner, but this restaurant is worth it as it tops the numerous other Mexican food joints in this neighborhood. We can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2005
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we live in alameda. we go here once or twice a week. sometimes theres a 10 minute wait when its busy.sometimes its a bit noisy.the food is consistently good,basic fare. last nite i tried a 'special' entree.it...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2005
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My husband and I lived in Alameda for 4 years and ate at La Pinata at least once a week, if not more often. It was a mainstay especially when we had our first baby - the take out is just as good as eating in...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2002
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Great value for the food you get. Quick and good service. The chips and salsa are excellent.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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This place is fabulous. The food is delicious and the drinks are plentiful. It is my fave mexican place, and I am picky!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2002
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