La Penca Azul

1440 Park St, Alameda - 94501
342 reviews
Mexican
(510) 769-9110

The food is great here. The place is almost always crowded. Expect a wait for larger parties. Getting the check when your ready to go has been a problem several times. I tried to drop my handicapped elderly mother by the front door but there is no place to pull over due to the parklets that were created for Covid. I think it’s time to remove these and give the elderly and handicapped access.

The seafood platter was very yummy.. sangria too..enjoyed their zucchini & jalapeño poppers. Looking forward to returning and trying other things the menu is huge. I didn't think it was to pricey, considering presentation and quality.. as far as the staff I'm a bit perplexed felt snooty or not happy?? Could also be taken as straight laced or professional?? I guess I have to return to see, lol.. go check it out

I’ve been a customer for years.But give me a breakI ordered guacamole, 12$. And get, what 15 chips?And two tortillas with the fajitas? (In my note, I politely asked for more. I think I got 3-4 last time)Can you guys be a little stingier? What’s a flour tortilla cost youI have a lot of empathy for restaurants these day. But this is really lame

Lunch with friends. Good neighborhood Mexican food (like your neighborhood Italian place). Had a Cazuela with Carnitas - first time. Basically a stew with whatever meat you choose. Pleasantly spicy but not too hot. Came with rice, beans, tortillas. Looking at the size of other diner's orders, you will not go hungry. I'm sure it was worth it - I was all set to pay but my friend swooped in with her credit card so FAST that I couldn't even come up with a "hey wait!" Check it out.

excelente servicio, me encantan las margaritas ????

Very sweet servers, kind and thoughtful

Its hard to give five stars when you spent 50.00 for lunch.. two beers. But the quality was there I had combo number 11 and got two meals out of it.. chicken burrito and enchilada packed with chicken.. I will go back if I see parking. That was a huge problem at about noon

Good was really good , but the service was not that good! Our food arrived before the drinks and there was like 5 people working. They close at 22.00 but already at 21.00 they was cleaning the floor and we was still eating, that is so disrespectful.

The selection here was extensive and food very good. We had an attentive server who listened well and checked in with us periodically. Would return.

Place was pack not a fun of waiting but that means place is good went for my birthday and got a “Mariscada” for two and a couple of drinks, can’t complain food was delicious and great smiling service, very traditional looking, can’t wait to go back and try a new dish.