Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:30 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
Local time in Prunedale: 2:56 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (831) 663-9330 to confirm.
Location & directions
17575 Vierra Canyon RdPrunedale, CA 93907
About Ay Caramba!
Ay Caramba! is a Mexican restaurant you'll find at 17575 Vierra Canyon Rd in Prunedale, California. It's part of our guide to 6 restaurants, cafes and bars in Prunedale. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
Ay Caramba! is open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 4 days of the week.
Ay Caramba!'s menu features 71 dishes and drinks across 12 sections, including Independencia Day, Molletes, Cortes (Steaks), Main Dishes, and Desserts. Listed prices range from $3.74 to $44.99, with a typical item around $12.50. You will find options like PLATO DE CARNITAS, BEENS & CHEESE, and Arrachera Nortena.
Service options include outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (831) 663-9330 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 17575 Vierra Canyon Rd, Prunedale, CA 93907
- Phone
- (831) 663-9330
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Menu
- 71 items · $3.74–$44.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Ay Caramba!’s weekday schedule with 2,346 other Mexican restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 9:00 AM) and closes at 8:30 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 59 hours a week, 25 hours fewer than the local median of 84. 93% of Mexican restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Ay Caramba! is one of them.
Compared with 2,346 other Mexican restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in California
Based on 595 menus with 44,447 priced items from Mexican restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $17.00.
At Ay Caramba! the median listed price is $12.50, close to the typical $12.50 for Mexican restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 37% | $5.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 34% | $14.50 |
| Chile Relleno | 33% | $9.72 |
| Quesadilla | 32% | $11.46 |
| Carne Asada | 30% | $18.97 |
| Menudo | 30% | $15.95 |
| Nachos | 29% | $12.07 |
| Burrito | 26% | $12.00 |
Calculated from 595 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Ay Caramba! there are 4 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 7 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (2), Burgers & Fast Food (2), Mexican & Tex-Mex (1), and Chinese (1).
Competition is light: 1 other Mexican restaurant is within a mile. The closest is Taco Bell, < 0.1 mi away.
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.1 mi
- ChineseJim's Chinese & American Cuisine0.5 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.6 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Ay Caramba!'s opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Monday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM.
Is Ay Caramba! open on Sunday?
Yes, Ay Caramba! is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM.
Where is Ay Caramba! located?
Ay Caramba! is located at 17575 Vierra Canyon Rd, Prunedale, CA 93907.
What is the phone number of Ay Caramba!?
You can call Ay Caramba! at (831) 663-9330.
Does Ay Caramba! offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Ay Caramba! offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Ay Caramba!?
The typical price range at Ay Caramba! is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $3.74 to $44.99.
Does Ay Caramba! take reservations?
Yes, Ay Caramba! accepts reservations.
Is Ay Caramba! wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Ay Caramba! open late?
No, Ay Caramba! usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Ay Caramba!?
There are 7 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Ay Caramba!. Nearby options include Starbucks (0.1 mi), McDonald's (0.1 mi), and Jim's Chinese & American Cuisine (0.5 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Ay Caramba!?
1 other Mexican restaurant within a mile. The closest is Taco Bell, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in California cost?
Based on 595 menus with 44,447 priced items from Mexican restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $17.00.
