I think this is a solid, local, sit-down, Mexican restaurant in San Carlos! It's cozy and service is so friendly! The prices are fair for the portions. Chips and salsa were better than your typical. I loved the complimentary soup, so good. My fajitas were yummy and so were the birria tacos. I hope this local place stays open! Please come support them! read more

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First time eating here - really enjoyed the food and the service. We had the enchiladas suizas, quesadillas, and flautas - all with guacamole. The salsa that came with the chips was a bit spicy for me but others loved it. The quesadilla was excellent. The waitress mentioned bringing soup but we never got any ? Small restaurant, street parking and very good food! Will definitely be back. read more

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What a yum place! We stumbled upon it a week ago, and I loved it so much I got take out last night. I'm a sucker for a good steak super burrito, and theirs rocks. I ask for green sauce instead of red for my wet burritos and even their green sauce is the bomb! All their ingredients are fresh and delicious- their salsa is amazing and be sure to try the cole slaw. We ate outside on their patio the day we discovered it and had a relaxing afternoon. The gentleman that helped me both times is really sweet. Please give them a try- you won't be sorry. read more

My family has come here a few times and raved about it, so I was excited to try; what a hidden gem! The starter chips and salsa were great, and they make an amazing fresh guacamole. I ordered the tostada special and made it vegan by ordering with no meat, sour cream, or cheese; the waiter was very attentive and asked about whether I eat cheese when I forgot to mention that! It was delicious, and my parents really enjoyed their steak fajitas and chile rellenos. The patio seating was quiet and lovely; perfect temperature and very dog friendly! They even brought water for our dog. read more

This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in town. We come once a week and it never disappoints. If you like Birria tacos they are to die for. Chips and salsa, Toritos appetizer and the meatball soup. Everything on their menu is really good. A hidden gem! read more

La Hacienda - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Carlos, California

Absolutely delicious Gluten Free Food. A hidden Gem. We've been coming here for years. The entrees come with fresh chips and salsa and homemade soup.. I had the Enchiladas Suizas so good. Ordered takeout to bring home for the kids. Thank you to the family for all that you do. read more

The food here is amazing and very authentic. The horchata and flan are delicious, and the enchiladas are a must have. If you ask for spicy salsa, you're in for a treat! The service is quick and the people are very nice. It's a small place that's very welcoming and sets a nice vibe. Has outdoor seating in a small courtyard. read more

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Visiting San Carlos I found this charming little Mexican restaurant. Got a chicken burrito and chips and salsa to go. Burrito was awesome! Chips were freshly made and the salsa was exceptionally good. And the patrons were very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be back on my next visit to the SC. read more

La Hacienda - Chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Carlos, California

The best ceviche I've ever had! We ordered ceviche to go for a party, and it was a total hit. Everyone loved it and kept asking where we got it from. Super fresh, perfectly seasoned, and full of flavor definitely our go to spot from now on! read more

Delicious and amazing service. Authentic Mexican and it was nice to sit outside. We will be back!

Hidden gem!!! Absolutely quality of taste!!! Try it. Chips and salsa amazing and taco plate with refried beans and carne asada!! Enjoy

Classic restaurant great food The owners are always there. I think I've ordered everything on the menu and it's all great.

This is Best food ever! I travel 25 minutes to get there And great service! Steak encebollado and enchiladas are the most delicious I've ever had in a restaurant. And their other food but those are our favorites read more

We loved the food so much on our last visit, we had to go back again. The meal started with warm tortilla chips and a delicious salsa, followed by a cup of delicious albondigas soup. Then Mario prepared fried jalapeño peppers stuffed with cheese and chorizo, loved them! Hubby ordered chicken enchiladas covered with a smooth, velvety mole sauce. He asked Mario to prepare something special, and out came a platter of grilled shrimp (camarones) covered with lemony fried garlic on a bed of lettuce. He brought out a great hot sauce with it. The shrimp was a hit for both of us! The photo of the shrimp has a few missing because we had started eating them before remembering to take a photo. I once again ordered a chili relleno with lovely melted, oozing, cheese and a beef enchilada suiza with a green sauce. My husband wants to try everything on the menu, I'm going to order the camarones with my chili relleno next time. Thank you Mario, it's obvious that you take great pride in your cooking, it shows in the flavorful dishes you prepare. read more

La Hacienda - Chicken Enchiladas de Mole - Mexican Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Be aware. I was visiting a business next door. Needed a quick bite. Asked for a simple quesadilla to go. While he was making the quesadilla I saw that a quesadilla with rice and beans was in special for $9.95. When he handed me my order he asked for $13. I pointed to the specials board and he said the specials ended at 2 pm. This did not feel right. Beware,not an honest businessman. read more

The best, the chips And salsa are bomb!!! Everything is fresh and yummy flavor my tummy was pleased and happy to come to this place read more

Food is delicious very authentic steak plate. Just like my mom would make at home. If you're looking for comfort food and yummy. Go here. Small place but food is good. read more

Old school Mexican food - good! This small place has been there for over 30 years. It had that "typical" Mexican restaurant atmosphere and decor. Food: I did dinner takeout yesterday and the food was ready in less than 10-15 minutes. - Chile Relleno plate comes w two delicious perfectly cooked chiles over Spanish rice, refried beans, and cole slaw. Luv their Chile Relleno!!! - chicken quesadilla appetizer was fine but not spectacular - Chicken Enchilada Mexicana came w two enchiladas and similar accompaniments as the Chile Relleno. - also 3 bags of tortilla chips, 3 small salsas, and two Mexican Wedding soups, a surprise! Parking: right on Laurel Street, free Customer service: great! The man (owner?) took my order by phone and handled my payment when I arrived. Very polite and thankful, he even called me "Amigo!" I recommend patronizing this neighborhood joint for old time Mexican food, reminds me of my childhood when we would get Mexican food (back when there were hardly any Taco Bells). And the sign said they open for Breakfast too! read more

My husband and I go to this restaurant all the time the owners name is Mario. We love him. We love the food. We love the place five stars all the way great place to go for Mexican food, authentic Mexican food. read more

Been coming here for years and the food is always delicious. If you want authentic Mexican food, this is the place!

So I haven't written a review about a restaurant in quite a while, but after enjoying the meal I had at La Hacienda, I had to come and write a review so that others might enjoy this hidden gem. When we got there, it was empty... and first impressions are divey charming with their vintage neon sign, because this place is OLD SCHOOL. Call it nostalgia, but this reminded me of the Mexican food spots of yesteryear. The salsa and chips are amazing (and free) and the serving sizes are quite large. I have had the taquitos and tacos, which are fried to perfection with tender meat, served with flavorful refried beans and a rice. Plates of comfort food await you here- my kids arrived doubtful but left happy and full, as the kid's meals were also well portioned for older kiddos like mine with big appetites. No hard liquor license, but don't sleep on the sangria which was great! Can't wait to go back! read more

A lot of people have their favorite go to restaurants in San Carlos, mine is this place. The servants is consistently positive, warm, and friendly, and this is been a family restaurant for a while. If I'm in this area I usually go in for their lunch special or their dinner plate. My go-to is there combination special which has a chicken enchilada, a beef taco, and chili relleno. The enchilada has a really nice sauce, and the Chile rellano has right amount of spice and cheese without a whole lot of egg batter. I like the beans here, the rice is really flavorful, the taco is always Fresh & crispy, and they're homemade chips and mild salsa has a good chunky consistency. Their guacamole isn't all that great, but the rest of their food is--so if you're looking for a good place for Mexican food, I would definitely recommend this place over the others in San Carlos. read more

La Hacienda - Mexican Near Me - San Carlos, California

Charging way too much. It sounds like they are going to be going out of business doing this. Some entrées are almost $24!

As authentic as the Mexican food we have had in Mexico. We ordered the garlic shrimp and the sangria. Both were top notch. The chips and salsa, tortilla, meatball soup were all delectable. The patio area is gorgeous. Interiors are humble with Mexican artifacts. There is a free book station at the entrance. read more

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These place has the best Mexican food, i have tried their breakfast, lunch, and dinner and they all have been amazingly delicious. Very nice and welcoming customer service as well. read more

They were about 10 minutes before closing & took my order, ordered a steak burrito ala carte which was really good, ask for their green salsa and you won't be disappointed! read more

Stopped by early morning and they served up some decent Mexican food, they did have chile rellenos i'm happy to say wow they did good on this dish Here are some other plates we enjoyed that they served up chilequiles with over easy eggs and rice, plate of bacon home fries and scrambled eggs The chilequiles was good the runny egg over made it perfect, crunchy chips, well season around the board The chile relleno with one crispy carne asada taco with rice and beans was really good the chile relleno was filled with cheese, I would order this again, meshed with the rice and beans solid plate, order this dish For my daughter she had a plate of scrambled eggs she was a happy camper Definitely a spot I recommend, when in the area come by and sample there offerings Food **** Price $$ Service ***** helpful staff, friendly Ambiance **** plush diner type seating against the walls, tables set for four or two in middle read more

Great family owned authentic Mexican restaurant with a varied menu. Friendly staff, good value, cozy little place. Give it a try.

Yesterday, Cinco de Mayo 2024 was the first time we were here after it being suggested by another business on Laurel Street, Laurel Street Arts, and what an excellent suggestion it was! Everything from the salsa & chips to the surprise complimentary flan complete with a birthday candle was top notch! The service was outstanding as was our food. I chose the chili rellanos combo plate which were the BEST I've had! I couldn't eat the 2nd one and brought it home. My sister and the birthday girl both choose #3, the tacos and did the 1/2&1/2 .. which I would have thought to take pics! Their plates were absolutely clean!!! All of us loved the coleslaw, so yummy! I also ordered a super burrito to bring home for my husband & it didn't disappoint either! Very reminiscent of the old La Azteca in RWC that sadly closed years ago. If you're looking for good, flavorful Mexican food combined with excellent service, look no further! See ya Celia's, La Hacienda is our new go to restaurant for great Mexican cuisine! read more

Service was quick and friendly. Portion sizes were good. Warm chips and sadlyaverage tasting pico de Gallo arrived quickly. I ordered the combo plate (chicken enchilada, ground beef taco and chicken relleno) and my guest ordered Enchillads Mexicana (corn tortillas filled with chicken) with red enchillada sauce. Staff was friendly but the main flavor of the meal - the enchillada sauce - left us disappointed. Cozy little spot with just few booths and tables inside and a handful outside. Might be fine for a dining spot if you're within walking distance, but since the Caltrain station is easily walkable from here, I'd suggest you hop on board and find another option if Mexican food is what you're craving. read more

I am a regular here. This is a nice family business , they've made me feel welcome like I am also family. I love the enchiladas Suiza. It's really sweet and cheesy. The other one is too because you can really taste the freshness. Dang idk I Love this place. read more

Best breakfast burrito around!!!! New owner was a pleasant to talk to. Very friendly and you can tell he has a passion for what he does, which is to provide amazing Mexican cuisine!!! Keep up the great work!!! read more

La Hacienda - Best Breakfast burrito around!! Comes with eggs, potatoes, choice of sausage or chorizo, yummy guacamole and pico de Gallo. - Mexican Near Me - San Carlos, California

Delicious food and nice ambiance and friendly waiters and waitresses. I have been going here for the past 10 years or so and the food is always delicious. read more

Food was good service was fast would go back the enchiladas were good. Would recommend going here

Service is very poor. We asked waitress to give us more Salsa, she never brought us, we had to get ourselves. And her face was not friendly. read more

Been going here for decades, it's run by a different family but same great results My favorites are the number 1 but with a cheese enchilada or the chimichangas My family, friends and neighbors enjoy it too read more

Friendly staff and great food. Ordered enchiladas, nachos, fajitas and guacamole and each it the spot. That was my first visit and it won't be my last. read more

This place is a great neighborhood joint. We've been coming here for years and are never disappointed. The food is delicious, the service is excellent and fast. The vibe is chill hole-in-the-wall authentic Mexican place which is honestly a relief from all of the overdone Laurel Street places. They make all their sauces in house and even have plenty of choices for vegetarians and gluten free. The food is the perfect blend of fresh, doesn't leave me feeling overstuffed or bloated. The prices are excellent for the area and the food seriously never misses. I'm so surprised to see any negative reviews for this place. The only bad thing I have to say is the chips are usually overdone for my taste, but the rest of the food is great!! read more

La Hacienda - Vegetarian burritos- all this food is about $13!! - Mexican Near Me - San Carlos, California

Delicious and great outdoor seating -- perfect for a sit down lunch. We had the mole enchiladas and a chimichanga and it absolutely hit the spot. The hot sauce is also spicy and flavorful. read more

I have been coming here for over 10 years. Last night was the first time I have eaten here since the new owners took over. I was pleasantly surprised the menu was the same. The food was really good, the servers were extremely friendly, and did I mention the coffee? Apparently the new owner used to manage the coffee shop in Redwood City called Back Yard Coffee. I am a fan of the new owners and look forward to coming back. read more