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La Penca Azul

4.3
(608 reviews)

Business Details

891-B Island Dr, Alameda, CA
94502, United States
(510) 814-0560
https://lapencaazul.com/lapencaazulislanddr

About

Mexican Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

La Penca Azul
891-B Island Dr, Alameda, CA
94502, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
608 reviews
5 stars
343
4 stars
182
3 stars
46
2 stars
16
1 star
21

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some dishes praised while others were criticized for being bland or overpriced.

Service

Service received both praise for attentiveness and criticism for being disjointed or slow.

Atmosphere

Generally positive feedback on the restaurant's atmosphere, especially the outdoor seating and waterfront views.

Pricing

Many customers found the prices to be high, with some feeling the value did not match the cost.

Consistency

Several customers noted the restaurant's consistency in food quality, with some dishes being reliably good.
  • DC
    Dan Cleto
    Feb 24, 2026
    5.0
    Always on time and food is always very good. The customer service is very good. Ordering on line was easy
  • NC
    Nancy Chan
    Jan 28, 2026
    5.0
    Excellent, excellent! Always fresh, and love this new app!! Tamales are wonderful!! Fast delivery too!! Thank you!
  • MH
    MR . B Hernandez
    Jan 13, 2026
    5.0
    Friendly and nice
  • JA
    Jay Allday
    Dec 21, 2025
    4.0
    Very easy to park. Great salsa and chips! Food was served fast and hot.. taste great!!
  • NG
    Nikolai Greenlee
    Dec 20, 2025
    1.0
    First things first, I want to say that the service was fantastic. Everyone was nice and professional while being really talkative in an engaging way. The aesthetic and decor was nice, and you got a decent view of the water depending where you sit, but it only had one big centered TV that no one sitting backwards can see. I understand that it isn't a sports bar, but might as well not have one at all. Unfortunately the most important aspect of a restaurant is the food itself, and my God was this place terrible. The carne asada was unseasoned, had a rubbery texture, and a bad aftertaste that just doesn't sit well. My entree came with a side of fries, and it felt as if there was no salt which made them taste like nothing. I will give this place credit on the rice and beans, but what Mexican restaurant can actually screw that up? The enchilada red sauce was the complete opposite of the other dishes as it was way too salty. I will say that the chicken had a nice texture, but it was sadly drowned in an awful sauce. In case this wasn't a big plate of disappointment on its own, the bill for 3 people came down to $130 including a 20% tip and tax. This establishment is overpriced, gimmicky, and has some of the worst Mexican food the Bay Area can offer. If you want to waste money and be disappointed then come here.

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