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Casual strip-mall option offering hearty Mexican fare based on enduring family recipes.
Hours
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 30200 Industrial Pkwy SW, Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (510) 324-8125
Website: http://loscarnalitos.com/
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Reviews
Ernesto Hernandez
Sweet lord, I need to stop coming here so often. Everything I’ve had is absolutely delicious. Absolutely the closest thing I’ve had outside of Mexico City to food from CDMX. The Tlacoyos, Huaraches, Quesadillas have been phenomenal.
… moreJesus Sanchez
Incredible tacos and Sopes. Real authentic tasting mexican food. My favorite in the entire Bay Area.
… moreSam
This Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant and Food Truck in Redwood City is a gem! I ordered the Steak Plate, Tacos Al Pastor, a Gordita, and Horchata. Everything was really good. The horchata was too sweet IMHO. The steak plate was good, the tacos were tasty, but the best thing was the GORDITA! That was so good! Crispy, warm, a little cheesy and just plain yummy! I will definitely return and would recommend!
… moreThe Voice For The Voiceless
A Masterpiece on a Mini-Trompo
The standout feature at Los Carnalitos is their commitment to tradition. Unlike spots that cook their pork on a flat top, Los Carnalitos uses a vertical trompo (spit). The result? Meat that is perfectly charred and crispy on the edges while remaining incredibly juicy and tender inside.
The Flavor Profile: The marinade strikes that elusive balance between savory, smoky, and slightly sweet. It’s deeply seasoned without being salty, allowing the quality of the pork to shine.
The Signature Topping: Each taco is crowned with a precise, thin slice of fresh pineapple carved straight from the top of the trompo. That burst of acidity and sweetness cuts through the richness of the pork perfectly.
The Tortillas: These aren’t your standard grocery store shells. They use fresh, house-made masa tortillas that are sturdy enough to hold the generous portions of meat but soft enough to melt away with every bite.
The Salsas: Don’t skip the avocado salsa—it’s creamy, vibrant, and adds a “fire” finish that elevates the whole experience.
Pro-Tips for Your Visit
Try the “Gringa”: If you want to take the Al Pastor to the next level, order the Gringa. It’s the same delicious pastor meat but served in a flour tortilla with melted cheese, which creates a gooey, savory wrap that is pure comfort food.
Michelin Pedigree: Los Carnalitos holds a Bib Gourmand rating, meaning you’re getting world-class culinary technique at a price that won’t break the bank.
Check the Trompo: Part of the fun is watching the “carnalitos” (brothers Luis and Alfredo) expertly shave the meat. It’s dinner and a show.
Location: 30200 Industrial Pkwy SW, Hayward, CA 94544
Hours: Generally 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
… moreThe standout feature at Los Carnalitos is their commitment to tradition. Unlike spots that cook their pork on a flat top, Los Carnalitos uses a vertical trompo (spit). The result? Meat that is perfectly charred and crispy on the edges while remaining incredibly juicy and tender inside.
The Flavor Profile: The marinade strikes that elusive balance between savory, smoky, and slightly sweet. It’s deeply seasoned without being salty, allowing the quality of the pork to shine.
The Signature Topping: Each taco is crowned with a precise, thin slice of fresh pineapple carved straight from the top of the trompo. That burst of acidity and sweetness cuts through the richness of the pork perfectly.
The Tortillas: These aren’t your standard grocery store shells. They use fresh, house-made masa tortillas that are sturdy enough to hold the generous portions of meat but soft enough to melt away with every bite.
The Salsas: Don’t skip the avocado salsa—it’s creamy, vibrant, and adds a “fire” finish that elevates the whole experience.
Pro-Tips for Your Visit
Try the “Gringa”: If you want to take the Al Pastor to the next level, order the Gringa. It’s the same delicious pastor meat but served in a flour tortilla with melted cheese, which creates a gooey, savory wrap that is pure comfort food.
Michelin Pedigree: Los Carnalitos holds a Bib Gourmand rating, meaning you’re getting world-class culinary technique at a price that won’t break the bank.
Check the Trompo: Part of the fun is watching the “carnalitos” (brothers Luis and Alfredo) expertly shave the meat. It’s dinner and a show.
Location: 30200 Industrial Pkwy SW, Hayward, CA 94544
Hours: Generally 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Perla Dueñas
I’ve gone in 3 occasions and I never been disappointed. From real fruit aguas frescas to authentic mexican food its all really good. The gordita was amazing, it was cooked to perfection, the masa was not soggy like most places. The salsa is spicy but it has a really good flavor. My mom had the huarache azteca and it was Really good too. And my daughter always can’t go wrong with her tacos de al pastor which she really likes here. This place does not cut corners when it comes to food and it really shows. I love coming here for good quality food because they use real ingredientes to cook with.
… moreSangeeta Chatterjee
As someone who loves tacos and other Mexican dishes, I am always on the lookout for authentic Mexican food—not the kind that has been modified by adding a lot of cheese and made too fancy. I also prefer taco tortillas made of maize flour, not wheat flour, since I am gluten-sensitive.
This place hits all the right notes with their dishes. They offer common Mexican dishes like Tacos, Burritos, Tostadas, Quesadillas, and Huaraches, but I also discovered some new dishes I had never heard of or tried before.
What we ordered:
I ordered three tacos—pollo, asada, and chorizo—and Gorditas. My partner ordered Pambazos and a Michelada. We didn’t know what Pambazos were before we decided to order it. My partner noticed someone at the restaurant eating it and was fascinated by it, so I looked up the menu, read the description of each item, and concluded it was Pambazos—and I was right!
The tacos were the very typical street-side tacos with double tortillas, onions, cilantro, lime, and some salsa based on the meat. The meat was tender, very well-seasoned, juicy, and delicious. The Gorditas, on the other hand, were a little too mild for my palate and had too much lettuce. They could go lighter on that, I feel.
The Pambazos (a Mexican sandwich) was heavily stuffed, with great sauces, and were absolutely delectable. One was enough for my partner to be full. The Michelada was spicy, tangy, sweet, and a great kicky drink.
Note: Pambazos are not gluten-free. For a gluten-free sandwich option, Gorditas is the way to go, as they are made with maize flour.
The ambience is very casual, and we saw a lot of Mexicans eating there, which is a good sign as it indicates the restaurant is serving quality, authentic items.
The price point is also great, where two people can be satiated and full for under $40.
I am so glad my friend recommended this place. This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant, and I plan to frequent it and try all the items on their menu!
Now you go and give it a try!
… moreThis place hits all the right notes with their dishes. They offer common Mexican dishes like Tacos, Burritos, Tostadas, Quesadillas, and Huaraches, but I also discovered some new dishes I had never heard of or tried before.
What we ordered:
I ordered three tacos—pollo, asada, and chorizo—and Gorditas. My partner ordered Pambazos and a Michelada. We didn’t know what Pambazos were before we decided to order it. My partner noticed someone at the restaurant eating it and was fascinated by it, so I looked up the menu, read the description of each item, and concluded it was Pambazos—and I was right!
The tacos were the very typical street-side tacos with double tortillas, onions, cilantro, lime, and some salsa based on the meat. The meat was tender, very well-seasoned, juicy, and delicious. The Gorditas, on the other hand, were a little too mild for my palate and had too much lettuce. They could go lighter on that, I feel.
The Pambazos (a Mexican sandwich) was heavily stuffed, with great sauces, and were absolutely delectable. One was enough for my partner to be full. The Michelada was spicy, tangy, sweet, and a great kicky drink.
Note: Pambazos are not gluten-free. For a gluten-free sandwich option, Gorditas is the way to go, as they are made with maize flour.
The ambience is very casual, and we saw a lot of Mexicans eating there, which is a good sign as it indicates the restaurant is serving quality, authentic items.
The price point is also great, where two people can be satiated and full for under $40.
I am so glad my friend recommended this place. This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant, and I plan to frequent it and try all the items on their menu!
Now you go and give it a try!
Jeff M. Rivera
Fantastic service from beginning to end. Quick response, great communication, and outstanding results. It’s rare to find this level of reliability. Highly recommended! Amazing experience overall! Everything was handled perfectly and on time. Great value for money and excellent customer support. Five stars without a doubt!
… moreMarlene
Had a great time celebrating some friends here on Veterans Day. Had a great/lovely time trying a new place with yummy food. Our server Lucy was sweet and patient as she explained some dishes we were unfamiliar with. Her recommendation of trying the huitlacoche quesadilla was right on point for our vegetarian friend who loved their food. Definitely recommend here for nice relaxing meal with great, attentive service.
… moreJose Leon
Got the milanesa torta and it was sad. I could taste the brunt oil that should have been changed a while ago . Barely any flavors . Sad food .
… moreFrancis Lau
I got short changed by a woman cashier here. I do not normally post reviews but doing this for the community.
Order totaled approximately $41.67. I paid $102 because I didn’t want to get a bunch of bills. One $100 and two $1. The lady fumbled a bit and I already had my guard up thinking she is going to short change me. I noted she didn’t enter in $102 into the register so it will show what I am due.
She gave me back $43. Lots of bills including 2 $5s, perhaps to confuse me? I said, this is not correct and gave her back all $48. She fumbled a bit and I said ‘I gave you $102’. Then after more fumbling she gave me $60. And I said ‘What about the change?’? She then gave me the rest. I was not given a receipt.
I’ve seen this a few times in my life so I know what they’re doing. I just figure they do this to people who look like tourists. I very well might be since I was trying this place out.
My theory is they can pull this on a few suckers and probably get away with it. And a few who complains, gets the right change and does not post a review. Be careful here.
Food was ok, it supposed to be Michelin rated but it didn’t wow me. Had some less well know dishes but the smell of the squash blossom toping gave me phantom flower smells for a week. I never had it before but might be because it was very unique and pungent, not the result of their cooking. I do like how they use real corn tortilla. Beef tongue is pretty good but standard.
… moreOrder totaled approximately $41.67. I paid $102 because I didn’t want to get a bunch of bills. One $100 and two $1. The lady fumbled a bit and I already had my guard up thinking she is going to short change me. I noted she didn’t enter in $102 into the register so it will show what I am due.
She gave me back $43. Lots of bills including 2 $5s, perhaps to confuse me? I said, this is not correct and gave her back all $48. She fumbled a bit and I said ‘I gave you $102’. Then after more fumbling she gave me $60. And I said ‘What about the change?’? She then gave me the rest. I was not given a receipt.
I’ve seen this a few times in my life so I know what they’re doing. I just figure they do this to people who look like tourists. I very well might be since I was trying this place out.
My theory is they can pull this on a few suckers and probably get away with it. And a few who complains, gets the right change and does not post a review. Be careful here.
Food was ok, it supposed to be Michelin rated but it didn’t wow me. Had some less well know dishes but the smell of the squash blossom toping gave me phantom flower smells for a week. I never had it before but might be because it was very unique and pungent, not the result of their cooking. I do like how they use real corn tortilla. Beef tongue is pretty good but standard.