One of my favorite Mexican food restaurants in the Bay Area! Food is reasonably priced and it full…read moreof flavor. I always get their carne asada super burrito and tacos. Staff are friendly and there is a good amount of street parking. It is across from a school so you could also park there if school is not in session. They take card and cash!

I've been here a few times now, and it's become a pretty reliable spot when I'm craving a solid…read moreburrito fix. Most recently, I got their super al pastor burrito, and it definitely hit the spot. The al pastor was flavorful with a nice balance of savory and slightly sweet, and they didn't skimp on the portions. Everything was well-packed, and the ingredients came together nicely without getting soggy halfway through. I've also tried their carne asada in the past, which was good as well. Tender and well seasoned, though not the most standout I've had in the area. Still, definitely satisfying and consistent. Service is quick and straightforward, and the vibe is your typical no frills taqueria. Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. Overall, a dependable go-to for burritos in San Mateo. Not mind blowing, but solid enough that I keep coming back.

Must-try birria spot - I keep coming back for a reason…read more This place is on my list of must-tries for Mexican food, and I've been here countless times at this point. The beef birria tacos are SO good like the flavor, the birria consomme, the sauce, the meat. Everything just hits right. This is a legit hole-in-the-wall kitchen, and that's exactly what makes it special. No frills, just really good food that keeps you coming back. Every time I'm craving birria (which is often), this is where I go. The quality stays consistent every single visit, which is huge. You know exactly what you're getting and it never disappoints. For the price and taste, the value is excellent. You're getting authentic, flavorful birria without paying sit-down restaurant prices. If you're in the area and craving some birria tacos, do yourself a favor and try this place. It's the kind of spot that turns into a regular rotation real quick. Trust me, I'm proof of that.

Summary: Flavorful, but HEAVY…read more Details: They just opened up a new branch in SF, but we wanted an excuse to hit up San Mateo, and Latin American is always a good enough excuse. While photos of their SF location suggest some seeing, this OG location is pretty much pickup/delivery only: a fairly literal hole in the wall, located along a random quiet street. Most folks would probably opt to take home or eat at one of the "nearby" parks, but we've gotten in the habit of just eating in the car, which... not so great for something as messy as birria lol. I'll say that for most folks, this would probably easily be more a 4 star spot, while for us, it's more a 2 star since we're unlikely to come back. That's not to say the food was bad: on the contrary, the flavors were quite good, and the consomme was less salty than some of the others we've tried. But their food is HEAVY. Not just the birria itself, but also the burrito we got, and heavier than other places we've been for some reason, with the birria sitting in a pool of oil soon after we picked it up. This probably isn't a deterrent for most people though, so take this as you will. Accessibility: Not too relevant since this is really just a pickup spot, with the pickup window being at the usual height you'd find elsewhere.

I've been curious about Taqueria El Chacho for such long time because whenever I walked past I…read morealways see a long line of customers lining up, and the place always smells delicious from so far away. It's a Mexican chain from AZ (popular I think, they have like 53K followers on Instagram), and they just opened multiple locations in Bay Area, so this time I decide to finally give it a try. I ordered the Tripa Mulitas, Torta, and Horchata drink, Mulitas was $7, Torta $14, and Horchata was $7. They're all delicious, I was actually shocked at the first bite because I didn't know Mexican food could be this great (like I ate at a lot of Mexican place before, but this place is just chef's kiss). You seriously have to try their torta!! It has grilled meat, cheese, avocado, lettuce and tomato, all packed in there. Together with their green sauce, red sauce and some of the onion & jalapeno salad, I'm good for the whole day. The flavors are just so authentic and hit the spot perfectly. I totally get why there is always a line now. They officially converted me into a regular from today! If you see a crowd, just jump in line, it's worth the wait.

Been here so many times but was too hungry to take any photos. But here it is! If you're ever near…read moreFoster City this is a must try! Al pastor is so flavorful. The burritos are huge! If you buy 1 torta sandwich you get 1 free!Always a line during the weekend, but if you have good timing then I wouldn't worry. Usually try to go by 6pm. They are right outside of Target so plenty of parking.

I liked that restaurant. The food and services were great. we will go again tonight…read more Sandra

Service - good Ambiance - good…read moreFood - pretty bad We ordered taco - 3 different types but none had flavor. They were plain (no salt?). Carnitas tasted dry. pescado has no umami. Without considering the price, it's worse than average street side taco. If you came for the vibe - the vibe is good. But sorry restaurant owner, gotta work on the food.

Been coming here for ages. Have had birthday parties here. Have brought home anniversary dinners…read moreas take out. These people are always friendly. They're always polite and the food is ALWAYS GOOD !! I don't know the secret to happiness but I tell you what - I've never been sad at El Sinaloense !!

It was hubby's turn to pick the restaurant for dinner, and he chose this spot. I had grabbed a…read moreburrito to-go from here about two years ago and honestly wasn't impressed. Hubby said they're known for their seafood, so I figured I'd give it another shot. We went on Sunday night around 6:30 pm. The restaurant was pretty busy, which is always a good sign. We were seated immediately, and all the servers were nice and friendly. Hubby ordered a bunch of dishes, and here are DS's and my ratings versus hubby's: * Molcajete - 3.5/5 (us) and 5/5 (hubby). It looks great, but the meats were a bit subpar. * Mariscada (seafood platter) - 1/5 (us) and 3/5 (hubby). A bunch of fried frozen seafood. Hard pass. * Ceviche de Pulpo - 4/5 (us) and 5/5 (hubby). Pretty good and something I'd order again. * Costillas en Chile (pork ribs) - 1/5 (us) and 2/5 (hubby). Underwhelming all around. Overall, I'd give this meal a 2/5, plus one extra star for the awesome, friendly service. Their chips and salsa are still very good. It's free which is pretty much unheard of in the Bay Area. They're also happy to refill if you ask, and that earns them another bonus star. Hubby really enjoyed this dinner and is already planning to come back with his friends. As for me, this is probably it.

Any Mexican restaurant that has a self-serve salsa bar and still does unlimited chips (far too rare…read morethese days) is off to a great start in my books. Got the grilled chicken regular burrito, and oh man was it good. The seasoning/light sauce or whatever was with it was fantastic. Special shout-out to the tortilla as well.

Overall 2.5 stars…read more We ordered takeout, you can order via phone or at the counter inside, it's pretty straightforwar. And the customer service was good. Just a heads up though, the place itself can get pretty loud if you're dining in. They do have a chips and salsa bar, which is a nice touch. The highlight for me was the homemade chips, those were really good, crispy and delicious. Unfortunately, the salsa was pretty salty, and the food itself leaned the same way. Both the grilled chicken burrito and the carnitas enchiladas were overly salty to the point where it took away from the flavors (the rice flavor was good, and if they reduce the salt, their food would be delicious as I can see why this spot is popular). I was disappointed as I really have been wanting to try this spot.

Great salsa bar with chips that come with your meal…read more Good food and great value for money. Light lunch, get 2 tacos. Hungrier? Get 3 or 4, you won't regret it Had carne asada and cabeza street tacos which come with salsa, onion, cilantro (get your own limes at the salsa bar) proteins are packed on top and you won't leave hungry. True love Salsas are kept on ice and are freshly made, fresh tortilla chips are restocked promptly. The orange one is hot hot hot, just the way u like. Order at the window and enjoy at the provided seats if you like.

This place is a local gem! We live within walking distance…read moreand will definitely be coming here more often. Prices are super fair. Service is super friendly and quick! Inside is always clean and kinda cozy. You can tell this place is well-loved by locals. The salsa bar is loaded (the light green, creamier sauce is bomb....idk what it is haha). The meat has good char and flavor. My go-to is the al pastor torta: amazing price for the size and very yummy!

A hole in the wall type of restaurant, it's unassuming from the outside, located in the middle of a…read morestrip mall out of the way in San Mateo. When you walk in, you place your order directly with the cashier. If dining in, they will provide you with a basket of chips and you choose from an open table. The booths are a bit cramped with no space at all between yourself and the table but comfortable enough otherwise. There is a self service salsa bar in the corner - we really liked the creamy green salsa. Had just a slight kick but my 3 and 5 year old both loved it. I got a taco salad which is served in a taco bowl with all the ingredients of a super burrito, minus rice and cheese. It was very good, but the bottom of the shell gets really soggy so you can really just eat the top of the shell where it's still crispy. The rest of the family got super burritos and were very happy - the meat was crispy in some parts and moist/soft in other parts and the ratio of the other ingredients were perfect to complement the protein. Everyone left full and happy. Don't forget to get a sweet, cool, refreshing horchata drink to help wash down your meal!

My friend from out of town was visiting and we couldn't decide on food, so I picked this place…read moreagain. This time on Door Dash, it was clear one fish taco was specified (or maybe we didn't notice last time). I thought the taco was good, but my second taco completely fell apart. The relleno burrito was HUGE. The super burrito was also big, but not as big. Horchata was also large and tasted fine - definitely fresh milk was used :)

I love food truck tacos but sometimes they are a hit or miss.. this time they weren't! 10/10! The…read morecarne asada tacos for flavorful and filling! I can't wait to go back and try more from the menu. The dude running the place had chill vibes and the service was great :)

Fantastic chicken mole enchiladas! Rivaled Copal in Santa Cruz, which is my favorite for Oaxacan…read morefood. The truck was at a one time event. I'm trying to find out if they have a regular schedule....

I'm so happy this restaurant is in the Bridgepointe shopping center!…read more Service is always super quick. You walk in and order at a self-service kiosk. Food is made to order and always delicious. I like how they state where the fish is sourced from. This is a restaurant meal that doesn't feel heavy when you're eating it. I always get the garlic butter drizzle on my fish + the cucumber salad on the side. Good value for the money! Parking is always easy to get in that area, making this spot suuuuuper convenient, but be careful of the drivers in that parking lot! [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion]

Stopped by here around 2pm while looking for a healthier meal option and found this spot on Yelp…read more Plenty of open tables when I walked in, and ordering was simple through the self-service touchscreen kiosks. I ordered the grilled Branzino sea bass with no seasoning, along with Brussels sprouts and beans. After finding a table, the food came out pretty quickly. Since I requested no seasoning or sauces, they provided salt and pepper packets on the side, which was perfect because I could season everything to my liking. The meal itself was satisfying, two nice-sized sea bass fillets, a small bowl of beans, and a generous portion of Brussels sprouts. Everything tasted fresh and cooked well. Background music was playing at a good level not too loud, which was perfect. Overall, a solid healthy meal option with quick service. If I'm back in the area, I'd definitely return.