La Playa - Pacifica

Casual, Mexican, Soup
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La Playa

La Playa
4.0 / 5 (2272 reviews)

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La Playa, a beachfront eatery, offers a vibrant atmosphere ideal for sports fans and families alike. While the food garners praise for its generous portions and bold flavors—especially the carne asada and tacos—service and cleanliness issues detract from the overall experience. Diners report dirty tables and a lack of staff leading to slower service, which hampers enjoyment. Despite these shortcomings, many visitors rave about standout dishes like skirt steak nachos and freshly made margaritas. It's a lively spot with potential, but improvements in hygiene and staffing are essential to elevate it to its deserved status.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Liran

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★ 4 / 5 from 2272 reviews

Was Mr G at La Playa a mag?
The Mexican food was fantastic tonight, but we decided to go to Celia's instead for dinner. This place would usually get a 5-star rating, but something was off tonight. View all feedback.

What undefined dislikes about La Playa:
Googled barbacoa restaurants in Pacifica, when we got there, they said they don’t do barbacoaDon’t like that they don’t take your order at the tableFood was not seasonedWe got there right before openingThe chairs were stacked with the feet of chairs on the tables Saw the guywipe a couple tables, dropped the rag on floor, continued to wipe tables View all feedback.

mr-g-fox4678
04.11.2023

The Mexican food was fantastic tonight, but we decided to go to Celia's instead for dinner. This place would usually get a 5-star rating, but something was off tonight.

justin-m-flower03-1
04.11.2023

I took my family to the beach from San Leandro and we were all in the mood for Mexican food. We spotted this restaurant on the beach and decided to give it a try.

luisa-m-squirrel1
04.11.2023

This is a wonderful spot to unwind, just a stone's throw away from the beach and with shops conveniently located across the street. The food is scrumptious and generously portioned. I highly recommend trying the carne Asada plate!

liran-milman-1
22.12.2025

Solid mexican spot for post surfing dinner. Great fajitas, big portions! Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

romy-madley-croft-1
22.12.2025

Awesome meal. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20

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