La Roca

The best tacos in town. Great value for money Service is…read moresuper nice and fast Clean tables and environment Always try to pop by for a quick $3.50 taco that is over filled with protein Habernero salsa is FIIIIIIIIIRRREEEE Sweating now, see you next time

First these are nice people and the restaurant was orderly and clean with a small but plentiful &…read moreclean salsa bar. Now this review only reflects my dislike of my order of the tasteless super nachos with the stale chips. After this disappointment I am not sure I would return to try an thing else on the menu. Sorry El Maguey Taqueria but your super nachos missed the mark and the side of refried beans I purchased were tasteless.

Inside

Chicken taco with cheese for the kid

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Al Pastor Tacos with rice and beans

Taqueria El Metate

4.0(591 reviews)

4.9 mi

Food is absolutely amazing. I came close to closing time and ate inside…read more Just watching them clean the place and how detailed they are automatically gives him a five star. Staff is very friendly and welcoming.

Off our beaten track, took a detour to get here, tucked away from the freeway, but whoa was it ever…read moreworth the drive. We get out of the car and had to inhale our weight in pot fumes for the entire walk to the taqueria. Super bright and colorful little plate woth ample seating. We got a veggie burrito in a spinach tortilla, whole pinto beans zero guacamole. I'm always pleasantly surprised when places a spinach tortilla, my favorite, which I hopped onto that train ASAP. I was shocked at how fast it came out, and they made it fresh, I know cuz I saw them putting it together. Service was super friendly and sweet, everyuone from the cook to the server and were who took our order at the cash register---waved to us as we were leaving. The place is spanking clean and brightly clean, they have a little bar of fresh salsas, green and red, plus freshly sliced jalapenos and radishes. I wish they haf carrots, but maybe on other days they do? The burrito was fantastic: moist and cheesy with a hefty dose of beans, plump and juicy with beautifully cooked rice. It was a good sized burrito, enough for four portions for me, given I supplement with fresh fruit. I'd go back here in a heartbeat.

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Milagros

3.5(2k reviews)

1.5 mi

Great Food, excellent service, Eddy the bartender is the best, also the Manager Fabian took great…read morecare of us!

I love Milagros!! I came with a friend for lunch on a weekday. Street parking can be a little…read moretricky and you do have to pay. It was $1.50 for 1.5 hours so not bad. The weather was nice so we got to sit outside. Our waiter was so kind and attentive. He made sure to grab us ice for our water and took our order super fast which we appreciated because we were hungry lol. Time to talk food and drinks! I ordered the frozen margarita with a strawberry swirl ($13). Our waiter asked if I wanted a salt or tajin rim so obviously I got tajin. My friend ordered the rum loves coco ($13.50). She let me have a sip and it was sooo delicious. I'd recommend both of our drinks. They're definitely on the sweet side but that's what we wanted. We started with the chips and salsa trio ($5.95) which is a must. You get an entire bucket of chips and 3 different salsas to pair. It's definitely worth the price. We barely made a dent in the bucket. Great for sharing with a big group. I got the quesabirria trio ($20.95) and wow it was amazing!!! Again our water was considerate enough to ask if I wanted onions and cilantro (the answer was again obviously yes). The consommé was mouth watering. My friend ordered the taquitos de pollo ($12.95). It's a lot of food for that price; you get 4 taquitos. I've had them before and they're also quite good! In total including tip we spent $110 ish but my friend did end up getting a second drink. It's expensive for a lunch, but a great place if you want to splurge! I've been here many times and I'd definitely come back. Heads up - they do not take reservations.

Guacamole

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Seafood enchiladas

El Charrito

4.1(379 reviews)

4.1 mi

It's 4:23pm. BTS concert is supposed to start at 7pm but you just arrived to the hotel, checked-in,…read moreand need to quickly fuel up as quickly and as safely as possible (safely meaning: choosing a food that won't give you any digestive issues for the rest of the night). I first drove to Paik's noodles that was recommended by the front desk of my hotel but walked in and got sent away due to them being on break between lunch and dinner. I got in my car and started driving and noticed El Charrito to my right, I immediately parked and rushed inside and ordered two asada tacos and torta asada. Let me just tell you, they were SO GOOD! I've heard of the Bay Area having not so great Mexican food but this place definitely was the exception. I might even want to say that it's the best Mexican I've had in the Bay.

Nice friendly guys at this spot Parking is pretty bad, only…read morea few spots to park in their lot, but no worries, pop around the block and you'll find some street parking Tacos are modestly priced, 3,25/taco whatever proteins you want Tacos are on the smaller street taco side. Small tortilla, but lots of meats Next time will try the ceviche, looks very legit

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La Corneta Taqueria

3.8(366 reviews)

3.9 mi

Burrito con pollo en salsa roja. Delicious and a reasonable price for the quality/area. Fantastic…read moresalsa on the side to go with the chips. Actually has a little bit of spice to it all. Great atmosphere with a really friendly staff. Got there a bit after noon and there wasn't really a line, but by 12:30/12:45 it has picked up.

We had a wonderful lunch at La Corneta Taqueria in San Carlos…read more We were a party of three, and we there at about 1:15. The restaurant is cozy and comfortable. There's plenty of tables, as well as bar seating. We had a choice between ordering at the counter or table service. We opted for table service. I ordered the Steak Enchiladas w/ refried beans, spanish rice, salad and salsa. Price: $15. The food was fresh and delicious! The presentation of the food covered the entire platter. I found the food to be easy to eat and well prepared. Table service was very attentive. Our server checked on us many times. Notes: - Restrooms are separate mens and womens. - Street parking. I found a free 2-hour spot across the street.

Counter

Carnitas

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Store front

Guadalajara Grill

3.8(566 reviews)

6.1 mi

Super fresh food always. Nice family run business…read more We love the super chicken tacos and the shrimp tacos. Breakfast burrito is delicious.

Some how this place has 4 stars on yelp? Someone needs to explain this to me using small simple…read morewords so I can understand. Food- not good they have all the ingredients, but would it kill them to season their food. A little salt maybe while your cook. I had the torta con papas. Carne asada was not seasoned, it was just meat, avocado, tomato and lettuce, once I added salt, jalapeños and a little salsa it actually tasted like something. In all honesty I can't go back nor would I recommend it to my friends and if your Mexican and you like it que vergüenza. One star because they have free refills.

Booth seating with wall mural

Super burrito (carne asada, no beans) inside

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Guadalajara Grill storefront exterior

Suavecito Birria & Tacos

4.5(629 reviews)

8.6 mi

24k burrito was gas... It def wasn't a typical burrito! rice was replaced w tater tots but so yum…read more Loved the garlic prawn! Quesabirria was yummy! loved all the fillings. Not the absolute best one l've had but still good taquitos were delicious!!! Chicken inside was so tender Guac was yummy! Wish it was a bit chunkier but that's just personal preference. The chips were rly good. Horchata was def my fav drink! Sooo good and I feel like alot of places make it so grainy Service was fantastic and great open space.

A little overhyped or maybe it's because I didn't want to spend $17.95 for the 24K California…read moreBurrito? Still, I think it's a solid spot for burritos and birria. I recommend ordering online because it's a literally a hole in the wall spot. There's no seating, so it's basically a grab and go type of place. I got the Suavecitto Burrito with Al Pastor and it made for a delicious meal. It's a pretty hefty burrito, so you'll definitely be stuffed if you eat it in one sitting. I also tried some of my friends' quesabirrias and they were pretty good as well. I would come back and maybe I'll try the 24K California Burrito if someone is willing to split it with me!

Grand Dining Hall

Birria out of this world

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Birria Tacos

La Viga Seafood & Cocina Mexicana

4.3(2k reviews)

1.5 mi

Great food I love the drinks and the Mexican food is delicious my husband loved all of it.read more

Had a really fun Taco Tuesday dinner here with coworkers. The food was decent, and the Taco Tuesday…read moredeal was definitely a good value. There were several drink options, although I expected to see more margarita choices. The place is small, but that wasn't an issue at all. Service was fast and friendly, which made for a fun and easygoing evening. Overall, a good spot for tacos, drinks, and a casual night out with coworkers!

Diners in the restaurant

La Viga Seafood & Cocina Mexicana

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La Viga Seafood & Cocina Mexicana

Tacos El Grullense C&D#4

3.8(179 reviews)

5.1 mi

Busy Mexican Mexican restaurant. Staff was very polite. Ordered Azteca and regular burritos…read more Prepared perfectly and had a ton of flavor, go spicy! The ambience is fast casual and very busy during lunch. I recommend stopping in for a meal.

Not much to say other than it was just 'okay.' The carnitas regular taco was decent, but the crispy…read moretaco with carne asada didn't have much flavor. Like was the meat not marinated at all? This place would really benefit from having a salsa bar. They do provide some free chips and salsa, but the salsa was very weak in terms of spice level and overall flavor.

Counter and menu

Carnitas tacos

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Flores San Mateo

3.9(440 reviews)

7.0 mi

Modern lively vibe inside. could be a fun group outing spot. private room available for parties!…read more service was friendly. didn't appreciate the immediate server upsell "sparkling or still water" without offering free tap water. asked if we wanted guac and chips without mentioning the $14 price, another upsell. I wasn't sure if it was like chips and salsa which are usually complimentary at other mexican restaurants. chile relleno had mushroom in it and was a crunchy green pepper instead of cooking the pepper till it was soft. both of these reasons made it done very differently than traditional. enjoyed the generous sauce it came with. mandatory 4% surcharge for employee benefits glad i tried it. it was a pricey meal at $96 for two entrees and chips/guac

First time at Flores in San Mateo and we had such a great time! The food was really good, the…read moredrinks were definitely on point, and the service was even better. Our server was great, and Rodrigo, the manager, was awesome! He came by to check on us and made sure everything was good throughout our visit. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming, you can really tell they care about their guests. We really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be coming back with friends. Definitely not our last visit! Highly recommend Flores!

Bar area was packed!!!!!!!

PLATANO MACHO

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Juan P.

17 years ago

La Roca- I have mixed feelings about this place. I think that some of the other people who have review this place are correct. Their tacos even though they are from handmade tortillas the meat is really greasy, not sure how they cook it. HOWEVER when I go to La Roca I always get the Camarones a La Diablo this is a plate of really spicy prawns with rice beans and salad not the best salad. This plate also comes with handmade tortillas. I have had Camarones a la Diabla in several places but they just don't taste the same. read more

Kit E.

665

19 years ago

I hate this place and avoid it like the plague. Bad Mexican food!

La Roca - mexican - Updated October 2026

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