La Penca Azul

More than 25 years in Alameda's historic downtown core, this easygoing fixture covers the full stretch from breakfast through dinner. The kitchen leans into rich comfort plates, turning out Dungeness crab enchiladas, tequila cream specialties, sizzling fajitas, and hefty combination platters. Music sets an upbeat, casual tone across the dining room, while mid-afternoons draw an early crowd for a 2:00 daily happy hour centered on dedicated food specials and fruit margaritas.