El Causa - (Near Hayward, CA)

4 /5 Harry Miranda: Staff was very friendly, we liked the Lomo Saltado, the flavor was good, tender meat and great white rice and seasoning. We think the sauces were plain. The Tallarines verdes milanesa was good, the noodles were a little over cooked, papa a la Huancaina was good. Prices a reasonable. We will come back to try more dishes.

5 /5 Henry: The staff provides excellent service, demonstrating a high level of friendliness and helpfulness. The ceviche was exceptional, and the arroz chaufa was also very well-received. Considering the quality of the cuisine and the competitive pricing relative to other Peruvian restaurants in the Bay Area, a visit is highly recommended.

5 /5 Annie Siu Yep: After tasting the ceviche de pescado, seco de carne, aji de gallina, papa rellena, etc., this truck will take you back to Peru. Its legit! It is most similar to Peruvian ceviche. Their menu changes every week, so I suggest checking out their Instagram page (elcausafoodtruck) and plan accordingly. You can also call ahead and place your order! Makes crossing the bridge worthwhile!

5 /5 Major Reaction: First time trying Peruvian food, and I was not disappointed! I went with two friends and they gave me a heads up on what was what. This truck serves different dishes depending on the day, and some items can be limited. I got the chicken al hormo (baked chicken with rice, and a vegetable salad mix), which seemed like something that was a safe choice for a first timer. The chicken was cooked to perfection with a great flavor. The rice had a nice amount of seasoning, which complimented the chicken perfectly! It was a mix of savory and spicy. The vegetable mix was colored pinkish from the beets and was on the sweeter side. I ate most of the plate very quickly and washed it down with an Inca Kola (pineapple tasting cola). My friends let me try some of their dishes and I was happy with the plate I chose. Would definitely like to come back and try the lomo saltado. The only reason I gave the atmosphere 4 stars is because it was very hot that day, and we sat outside in their tent area to eat. The people who ran the truck were very sweet, and the cook even offered to make mine spicier next time, lol!