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Long-running, family-owned Mexican restaurant offering an extensive menu including margaritas.
Hours
| Friday | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Monday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1440 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (510) 769-9110
Website: https://lapencaazul.com/lapencaazulparkst?utm_source=google
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Reviews
João Gilberto
A friend invited me to eat there; she said she had smelled the food from there and that it was wonderful. The first time I went, the food really was wonderful, especially the cactus salad. The second time wasn’t as pleasant; I ordered the same food as the first time, and the tilapia was soaked in oil, and the beans didn’t taste very appetizing. But even so, it’s worth a visit for anyone who just wants to have a drink; there’s a bar in the back with TVs showing sports.
… moreBeasteastbay
La Penca Azul has the best Mexican food In Alameda. I come here to eat with my family and friends and I enjoy my dinner every time. I usually order the street tacos, or tamale dinner. Good flavor In the steak tacos very authentic and the Tamale plate has a very good green sauce on it, love the beans and rice too. I would say maybe work on the service, no utensils one time and are waitress was not checking In on us and took a while to get are bill. Good food, give them a try!
… moreDaris
The fish seemed refried and didn’t taste very fresh. However, everything else was good, with great service and fast attention.
… moreWesley
When the taco truck is closed, we love coming to the restaurant for tasty tacos. The tacos are so good and the salsa for the chips are homemade and also worth coming in the restaurant. One thing that bugs me is when they charge for cheese differently every time. Sometimes they’ll charge you cheese for each tacos and sometimes it’s one cheese charge for all the tacos.
Overall, this is our favorite taco restaurant on the east bay.
… moreOverall, this is our favorite taco restaurant on the east bay.
Marques McDermott
nice spot, for some reason they made me and my wife sit in the back room alone with no one else, they didnt bring any other customers back here either. it felt very intentional. we werent bad customers either so we were confused about why we had to sit far from everyone else in the establishment. the place wasnt even near packed at the time we arrived. it felt like a micro aggression.
… moreChris Flum
We came, we were seated, we ordered, we ate and drank!
We have been to many events with the food truck and never disappointed, while on a date lunch in Alameda my wife said lets go! She had the combo fajitas and I had a triple combo taco enchilada and tamale i had a top shelf and she had skinny margaritas she also had a shot of centinario tequila. We loved our meals And, the service was excellent.
… moreWe have been to many events with the food truck and never disappointed, while on a date lunch in Alameda my wife said lets go! She had the combo fajitas and I had a triple combo taco enchilada and tamale i had a top shelf and she had skinny margaritas she also had a shot of centinario tequila. We loved our meals And, the service was excellent.
Geronimo C Ramos
Ducking into Azul Taco Bar for a late lunch, I was immediately drawn to their taco bar setup—there’s something satisfying about watching your meal come together right before your eyes.
The fresh tortilla game here is undeniably strong. Watching the masa transform into warm, pliable tortillas as soon as you place your order creates that authentic taqueria anticipation. I went with two carne asada and two al pastor, and appreciated the extensive salsa bar where you can customize to your heart’s content (yes, even rice if that’s your thing).
The horchata deserves special mention—creamy, well-spiced, and the perfect complement to the meal. The back patio offers a pleasant escape from the midday rush with ample seating.
While the tortillas are made fresh, they lack the structural integrity needed for a proper taco experience. The soft texture crumbles under the weight of juicy meats, turning what should be handheld perfection into a messy affair.
The execution is decent and the atmosphere works, but at these prices, I expect more authentic flavors and better value. The fresh tortillas are a nice touch, but they can’t justify the premium pricing when the overall experience feels more upscale-casual than genuine street food.
Worth a try if you’re in the neighborhood, but I’ll be seeking out more authentic options that deliver better bang for your buck.
… moreThe fresh tortilla game here is undeniably strong. Watching the masa transform into warm, pliable tortillas as soon as you place your order creates that authentic taqueria anticipation. I went with two carne asada and two al pastor, and appreciated the extensive salsa bar where you can customize to your heart’s content (yes, even rice if that’s your thing).
The horchata deserves special mention—creamy, well-spiced, and the perfect complement to the meal. The back patio offers a pleasant escape from the midday rush with ample seating.
While the tortillas are made fresh, they lack the structural integrity needed for a proper taco experience. The soft texture crumbles under the weight of juicy meats, turning what should be handheld perfection into a messy affair.
The execution is decent and the atmosphere works, but at these prices, I expect more authentic flavors and better value. The fresh tortillas are a nice touch, but they can’t justify the premium pricing when the overall experience feels more upscale-casual than genuine street food.
Worth a try if you’re in the neighborhood, but I’ll be seeking out more authentic options that deliver better bang for your buck.
Randy McAtee
Stopped in here for dinner on whim- cuz hungry. Nice staff, fast service, and very generous portions.
House margarita was just meh (but only $12.00) prices were very reasonable. They didn’t skimp on the chips and salsa.
We dined I. But there’s lots of outdoor dining space available. Bathroom was a bit grunge.
All in all, I’d definitely eat here again.
… moreHouse margarita was just meh (but only $12.00) prices were very reasonable. They didn’t skimp on the chips and salsa.
We dined I. But there’s lots of outdoor dining space available. Bathroom was a bit grunge.
All in all, I’d definitely eat here again.
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La Penca Azul in Alameda was a letdown overall. The atmosphere feels very dated – dim lighting, old furnishings, and a general sense that the place hasn’t been refreshed in years. It didn’t add charm, just made the experience feel a bit tired. Although the variety of booze in the glass windows gave an interesting design touch.
The food was overly heavy, and not in a satisfying way. I struggled to finish my breakfast, light order meal, and my stomach felt weighed down for hours afterward. That lingering discomfort was enough for me to leave the leftovers behind, which I tent not to.
Service started off well, with friendly attention at the beginning, but unfortunately, it dropped off sharply. Toward the end of the meal, it was hard to get anyone’s attention, and the checkout process was a mess. They completely forgot about us, which was especially frustrating during a lunch break with limited time.
There were a couple of okay moments, but overall, not a place I’d be quick to return to.
… moreThe food was overly heavy, and not in a satisfying way. I struggled to finish my breakfast, light order meal, and my stomach felt weighed down for hours afterward. That lingering discomfort was enough for me to leave the leftovers behind, which I tent not to.
Service started off well, with friendly attention at the beginning, but unfortunately, it dropped off sharply. Toward the end of the meal, it was hard to get anyone’s attention, and the checkout process was a mess. They completely forgot about us, which was especially frustrating during a lunch break with limited time.
There were a couple of okay moments, but overall, not a place I’d be quick to return to.
Michelle V
I’m usually wary of any “authentic” Mexican restaurant serving nachos, but thankfully it wasn’t all Tex Mex. Menu is very large and the plates are very generous. My happy hour classic margarita was great and the food is good quality. Unfortunately our server couldn’t answer questions about plate size, but otherwise the ambience felt like Mexico 🙂
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