Came here with my family for my birthday dinner. I hadn't been here in years. The spot was clean and well decorated for the holidays. The customer service started off bad. We went a while with no service to refill drinks or chips while we were figuring out what to order. But the service was excellent after that. I ordered the cheese enchilada dinner with a side order of corn tortillas. This was excellent. Flavors brought t back to my childhood when I would visit the original La Piñata in Hayward. So good. I was upset that the order of corn tortillas is now only two tortillas. When it used to be three tortillas for a long time growing up.

I have been coming here off and on for a very long time. That said, the service is usually average to very good. They have a large menu and for me there are hits and misses but the kitchen (quality) is pretty consistent. My favorites include the fried fish (excellent, but a lot), carnitas fajitas (old favorite but it was good), green chilaquiles,and the chips and salsa (though i don't think they make the chips in house anymore). Also the margaritas, can never forget the margaritas. Not partial to the tacos or the chile relleno. We also enjoy that the building and decor inside is quite festive and colorful even if the area is pretty industrial. My mother and I went around noon today (Sat) and we were able to sit quickly with our complimentary chips and salsa (spicy). My mom got the enchiladas and I got the green chilaquiles. Both were large portions, piping hot, and we enjoyed out meal. The food isn't mind blowing (except maybe the fried fish) but I would expect most people to enjoy the food. Would recommend.

La Pinata has has been around for ages but only visited the San Leandro location (recently) for work happy hour. No special menu or pricing just menu of appetizers, entrees, desserts (not all available) and of course, drinks. Ended up sitting in the bar area with lounge seating (2 couches and a coffee table) which made for relaxed get together...that is, for maybe an hour or 2. Since we ended up being there for 3.5 hours til closing, 9pm (as former colleague had lots to say) it can get a bit uncomfortable. Items ordered 3 - 3.5 stars: LA PINATA PLATTER - $26 Quesadilla, jalapeño poppers, potato skins chicken wings, mini chimichangas, nachos with sour cream and guacamole and nachos....Great for sharing and all decent but the chicken wings were super salty! STEAK NACHOS - $16 - pinto beans, Monterey Jack with cheese, jalapeños, guacamole and sour cream - simple and satisfies the nacho crave CHURROS with ICE CREAM - fried nicely and delivered hot - perfect Drinks were good but pricey (hmmm...pina colada $16) and 5 dessert options on the menu but only 2 were available. Our server would return each time saying "we don't have it".... Service attentive and efficient which elevated rating to another star. Plenty of lot parking with outside dining available but no table service. Order inside and food brought out.

We were a table of seven. Service was spot on. Food was good. Because this was a business group, I did not take pictures but everyone appeared to enjoy their food. I ordered a Combination #13, which is an Enchilada (I got chicken), Chili Relleno, Rice & Beans. Delicious!