A few Cardinal fans may gather for pre-game beer and snacks at Don Pepe Taqueria at 4950 North Woodrow Avenue. It's just across the street from the Savemart Center:
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Time, about 4pm, leaving plenty of time to get to the 6pm game.
By the way, Google maps thinks it is a 2:47 drive from Palo Alto to Fresno.