Mama Coco is the best! Do yourself a favor and go. Relax, just soak it in and enjoy yourself. Don't rush through the experience. Got a party? Order their catering. You and your guests will be so happy. First, the food is awesome. Very tasty and fresh. I have eaten there multiple times and it's always delicious. I have ordered catering for a couple parties and my guests are always asking me where the delicious food is from! You get so much food, and you know the best thing about hosting a party is the leftovers (unless the food is so good that your guests eat it all or want to take the leftovers home... which is what happened to me both times, but at least they left me some rice and beans and that kept me happy for another week). Just goes to show how good it is! Second, the restaurant is so beautiful and cozy. You feel the history and family behind the food and the love of the legendary Mama Coco! Third, Monica and the Mama Coco team are super. So kind. Just writing this review and reminiscing about the food is making me really want to eat there so yep, looks like I'm going there this weekend! read more

Had a chance to try Mama Coco when in the Menlo Park area and this was a really cute restaurant perfect for families. We took our baby there and he loved it! The service here was fast and awesome which was very nice. For food I tried the green sauce enchiladas with seafood and this was fresh and inviting. My hubby got the chipotle sauce enchiladas which were even better. Sauce is great and I would definitely order this again. We also got chips and salsa which came with 3 different salsas and you could really tell they were fresh and homemade. For dessert, we got churros with ice cream. These were warm and crispy with a chewy interior and went perfectly with the ice cream. We would order this again! Overall, really nice experience and would come back here! read more

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I find this to be an excellent family owned restaurant in Menlo Park. We have used them to cater my sons graduation party and we have used them to cater my daughters volleyball team when she played volleyball. We also had a party on the back patio after my daughters recent graduation. All events were handled so professionally and we appreciate their attention to detail and hospitality. The prices are reasonable and the food is exceptional. Support this family owed restaurant in Menlo Park, you won't be disappointed. read more

Mama Coco - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Found this spot when my family were going to be in Menlo Park. My kid was craving orange rice so I was glad to find Mama Cocos. Plus there was an outdoor kids area and I was definitely the best mom at that moment when she saw it. It was a nice day to sit outside and my husband and I loved the murals. I saw a video of food recommendations and we had to try the ceviche. It was more like a shrimp cocktail minus the juice. We loved it, especially my toddler. She got some tacos and extra rice. I got the mole enchiladas. The black beans were so tasty. The whole plate was delicious. My husband got a torta with al pastor. It was not what he was expecting but he still ate the whole plate. He'll probably try asada when we come back. Service was great. We were tbe only ones outside but staff still cane regularly to check on us. Definitely a spot to check out with your family. read more

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Local, friendly atmosphere with excellent food and service. My standout favorite for a long time has been the Chile Relleno with Shrimp, but since today we were short on time, we went for appetizers. Still a great amount of food. Brought home half of the torta de pollo and guacamole & chips appetizer. The pozole was hearty and a whole meal in itself. And of course, had the substantial serrano margarita! Always count on a satisfying and excellent meal! read more

Delicious food not too salty, and lots of good flavors. Suizas de Mariscos and fish tacos are my favorite items here. :)

I was here a week after my previous visit. Boy, it was disappointing.. Service: 1/5 the young lady at the counter projected a really weird vibe, as if she was there to walk around in a beauty pageant, not to help customers with their orders. She barely responded to questions as if words cost money. Anyways, when I placed my order, instead of trying to understand what I asked for, she charged me for a Jalapeños salsa on the side. I'm someone who can't eat or tolerate very spicy food. So it felt absurd to get charged for a jalapeño salsa that I wouldn't eat. I told them that I was here couple days ago and the guy who was here gave me two salsas on the side(like every other Spanish restaurant), I just want those. And she and another lady told me, anything besides burrito is just us being generous, in a tone, that sounded like we are doing you a favor. I just paid for a burrito, so it felt bizarre. Food: 2/5 the burrito was cooked and the guy in the kitchen kept it at the counter. The way the chef kept it on the internal order counter was also weird, it rolled from one side of the counter to the other. And then it just stayed there for 3-4 mins, even though both ladies were free, they were not attending to other customers. As she was packing, that's when I realized that they were not going to add any salsa but a lot of chips. How was I going to eat those dry chips without any salsa. So absurd. So, I reminded them to give me the same two salsa like a few days ago. This is when they told me about them being generous. And I was taken aback and a bit annoyed by it. They gave me box and when I opened it at home, I realized they had taken out all the complimentary chips that they give out of generosity and gave me one cup of green salsa but no red salsa.. Ambiance: 3/4 it was fine but I am never going back again read more

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I no longer care what ppl on yelp think. But I came here to say that all the bad reviews I cannot stand behind. The aesthetic of this restaurant is beautiful. It is clean, well taken care of and the food was quality and delicious. I had one of the best Mexican meals here that I've probably had in my life time. Different strokes for different folks. There's a reason this place is pretty busy each time I drive by ! Love it and this will be a regular spot for me now ! read more

Mama Coco - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

The ambience and beautifully decorated exterior and interior are very inviting. The staff is friendly. The food was lack luster. The red salsa tasted like tomato sauce. There was a kid at the next table that literally said " that does not taste like salsa and I don't like it". There was so air conditioning. It would be great if they installed a wall swivel fan to circulate the air. The bathroom doors were dirty. read more

I work nearby. Visited last Saturday with a coworker for some drinks. Decent mango margarita. The inside is cute and quaint, very clean. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Tonight I ordered a burrito to go. Delicious, and very much worth the value. I would highly recommended giving this restaurant a try! read more

Superb customer service from Nico here, really friendly people, warm and inviting with a colorful festive interior, and stunning wall murals done by a local artist. They have a patio in the back, beautifully decorated and partially covered, the perfect spot for a meal. We got a veggie burrito to go, I specified spinach tortilla with pinto beans and cheese. Not only did it have all of that plus rice and pico de gallo, it also comes stuffed with fresh sautéed vegetable like green zucchini. Super fresh and yummy, with a reasonable price for a hefty burrito. read more

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I had a really relaxing Friday night out. The vibe of the place is super chill, and you can dress however you like, which makes it even more relaxing. The food was delicious! I especially loved the mango margarita and the enchiladas, they were so good and really filling. The portion size was perfect for the price; it's pretty average for Bay Area prices, not too expensive but not cheap either. The Mexican food was great, and the ambiance was really nice. Plus, the service was amazing. They were super attentive and always checked on us. I definitely had a relaxing time and would totally go back! read more

I love this place. It's so cute and the food is so tasty. Highly recommend. I hit this place every time I'm here for work.

The food is delicious and authentic. The service is attentive and friendly. The red has murals on the walls that are very well done. We have been here a few times and have never been disappointed in the food or drinks. read more

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Ordered DoorDash from here today. Tortilla Soup bowl was ok, bit on the salty side and the portion was small. The Pastel Azteca was stale and hard, inedible. I would rather them have told me they didn't have it than send me something I couldn't even eat. First time getting food from here and highly disappointed! Won't be back. read more

Mama Coco - $13 for this small container of chicken tortilla soup :/ - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Stopped by for lunch and ordered the fajita quesadilla. It was good overall, a little on the greasy side and not as cheesy as I was hoping for, but still had decent flavor. Service was okay. The food came out quickly, which was nice, but the staff wasn't the friendliest. read more

Met up family here for lunch and it was perfect because my 2 kids were entertained the whole time by the play kitchen they had and also baby toys! Very cool that they have the space to do this in the back patio. The food was good and the service was good. The only odd thing was the michelada came in a glass that wasn't big enough for the whole beer so the mixture isn't right when you add more beer to it after? Not a big thing. Just grateful for a space that's great for toddlers! It's also close to Saint franks coffee and the Caltrain station. Everything was walkable! read more

Mama Coco - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Always great. Always fresh. A refreshing change for what Menlo Park has to offer these days. The staff are always very friendly.

Went there for happy hour and got the steak burrito and grilled chicken taco. The service was quick and I got my food shortly after ordering. The food does not come with anything and they charge for chips and salsa. Burrito - kind of greasy but good flavor Taco - tasted more like shredded chicken instead of grilled chicken. It doesn't come with anything else like lettuce or tomato read more

I stopped by for the first time after work a couple of weeks ago and very much enjoyed the a meal of take out that I brought to share with my mother. I thought the Quesa Birria was delicious and the empanadas were very tasty. My mother said the she enjoyed her enchilada. However, the next day for dinner I had planned on enjoying my left overs. To my very unpleasant surprise while dipping my quesa birria taco and taking a bite, I pulled a very long hair out of my mouth. EXTREMELY disappointing!! I would have given them a 4.25 or 4.5 ish rating; but I just can't get past the hair. This really sucks because up until that point, the flavors that I enjoyed were very savory and delicious. read more

Hi, This might be my first review after using yelp for a long time. We were so surprised at the delicious meal we had at mama coco - fish tacos were a huge hit and my wife had the pescado asado - both used the super fresh lightly pan fried red snapper! I'm no expert, but somehow the simple combo of the fish, veggies and salsa was amazing! We expect mama coco to be a regular stop for us! read more

Amazing hole in the wall! The suizas de mariscos is delicious. Filled with yummy seafood and the green sauce on top is flavorful and not too salty. Highly recommend for an affordable and delicious meal. The fish tacos and tortilla chips (with guacamole) were also bomb read more

Favorite Mexican restaurant in Menlo Park!! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and made with so much love. The service is welcoming and makes you feel like family every time you walk in. From the burritos to the plates, everything is delicious and beautifully prepared. Must try food and experience! read more

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3.5 stars Mama Coco is a colorful, homey Mexican restaurant offering a menu of fresh, vibrant dishes. The Pescado Asado was a fillet of pan-roasted snapper served over a creamy yellow squash puree along with zucchini, corn, peppers, mango, tomato relish, and coconut rice. The Carne a la Tampiqueña was a variety plate that came with sliced skirt steak grilled with onions/peppers, mole enchiladas, guacamole, refried pinto beans, and red rice. Finally, we had the Huarache (meaning "sandal"), made of a fried oblong masa dough served over black bean puree and topped with cactus salad, cheese, cream, green salsa, and a choice of meat (we had the Cochinita Pibil, or achiote pork shoulder braised in banana leaves). My favorite part about the dishes was the variety of flavors represented on each of the plates, though the prices were surprisingly high for the portion sizes, and the service was slow and inattentive. read more

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Food is great, not the best, but overall good flavors. I've attended 2-3 times because I enjoy the food and is near me, but the service is TERRIBLE ! I wanted to give this place a chance but I've never felt so uncomfortable and unwelcome at a restaurant before and that speaks a lot when you go in and the majority of the time is empty. I'm assuming because the old lady that's there always receives people with an attitude. Not only that but they took 40 min to give us our food and not a soul in the place. Anyways, I usually never do reviews for a restaurant but I think this one deserves a bad review. read more

Fish tacos are fire; walked in mid day expecting acceptable food. This place ranks in the top 5 of fish taco places ever. don't sleep on it.

Really was not a fan of this place. First, they kept the door open so as a result, the interior had tons of flies and mosquitos that kept flying around our food. Second, the service was not great. It took a long time for anyone to come by to take our order or to take our bill. Third, the food was really disappointing. The guacamole tasted like it came from a grocery stores far too creamy. The bowl for the tostada ensalada was too hard and none of the shrimp were deveined. And agree with other reviews that there was way too much dressing on the salad. Sadly would not return and would not recommend. read more

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This place is the best ever! Shrimp quesadilla is the best in town and staff was amazing! Highly recommend going!

We had a large party of nine for lunch to celebrate a work milestone. Service was a bit slow though very friendly, there was only one server taking care of entire restaurant and helping take out customers. All of our food was delicious! I had the chile relleno with the shrimp and very much enjoyed it. Their black beans and red rice were also very tasty. My co-workers were also raving about the mexican coffee they enjoyed. Parking in downtown Menlo Park (near ECR) is a bit challenging, not their fault of course, but something to note when planning to visit. The decor is very vibrant and welcoming. They also have a very inviting patio in the back that looks like it would be a great place for a work happy hour come summer. read more

My opinion is probably biased because I am Mexican. The chile reńeno was good, they don't seem to deep fry it, which is fine ( healthy) it still tasted good. However the rice tasted a bit weird to me, like if they had made it from canned tomatoes. I didn't really like that. The means were good. Other than the rice I enjoyed the meal. I also didn't get any tortillas. I am used to eating this meal with tortillas and I was surprised I really didn't need them. I will day this place is like a healthier version of Mexican Food which I love. The place itself it's beautiful. The tables and just the decorations are so cute! Very cozy. The service was good. read more

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Really good burritos, I do mostly take out so can't rate ambiance or service. Also like the chicken tortilla soup in the winter.

Mama coco's is a warm and cozy neighborhood spot. We had a very pleasant waitress and there's a great semi-covered, back patio for enjoying the South Bay weather. Unfortunately the restaurant is really not that clean. The patio table cloths were stained with congealed food. I have seen some critters hanging in the back patio area on previous visits. In general, the space needs a deep scrubbing and upgrade for the worn tables and chairs. I can forgo renovations and perfect cleanliness for really delicious, authentic Mexican food. But Mama Coco's doesn't quite deliver. The guacamole, green salsa and mole are store bought. The chips were borderline stale. That was just what we noticed on our order, so I'm sure other dishes are store bought as well. The food is tasty but not exceedingly fresh or worth the $20+ per dish. There are much better spots in Redwood for similar prices. read more

Well, the chips were cold with a tablespoon, of green sauce, which was flavorful. After being seated, we were served our drinks quickly and put in our order, than sat and sat ... I grew a nice beard and Her Ladyship's hair, turned a nice salt and pepper color while waiting for our order to arrive. She ordered the epanadas, I went for the beef burrito. When our ribs started showing through our clothes, a fellow came to inform us that because all orders are cooked fresh. the empanadas, take a bit longer . . . sigh. read more

Group went here for lunch. Pet friendly. Ate in their back patio . Service great- very friendly. Fresh ice tea . Food fresh, great presentation. Wife had good fish tacos. My chicken chile relleno was a bit bland. Needed hot sauce which for me was in the medium spicy range. Portions are good size in my opinion for our 6 senior group . Great chips. about $35 a person with drinks, tip and appetizer. We enjoyed ourselves. read more

Takeout order: 8/10 Chicken Fajitas Quesadillas Plate Lunch $18(?) - good serving size, quesadilla was cold and cheese had hardened up but otherwise would've been really good fresh. Fajitas and chicken were yummy and well seasoned. Guac was mediocre but red sauce was good. Rice and beans were standard. read more

Mama Coco - Chicken Fajitas Quesadillas Plate Lunch - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I've dined and done take-out several times. The food is wonderful and I love the charming ambience. It has the feel of a family restaurant with Mama Coco herself infusing it with the love that goes into a good meal! read more

I was excited to try this place and they have a cute outdoor patio for sure. We had their mango margarita which was really good, and shared a plate of their nachos. Their nachos were a bit sparse to be honest and not very loaded. My burrito was good but very expensive for what I got, I would come back during happy hour but I think their prices are too expensive for their normal lunch read more

The place is very nice and looks clean but there are a few things that to me are red flags: The place was smoky as we walked in and stayed that way for the entire time we were there (45-50 min.). The service was so slow, even when we were the only customers inside. The food took about 20 min to arrive and the host took forever to come back after delivering the food. We had to go ask for the check and a to go box because the host was chitchatting on the other side. The food flavors and variety are good, but to me, service was 6/10. read more

Tamarind margarita was decent, a little tart and not very strong. They also have other Marg flavors like strawberry, mango, and peach. Chips and salsa were marked as $5 on the menu but we weren't actually charged for them which was nice. My dining partner enjoyed their chicken mole enchiladas (the cabbage and tomato slaw on their plate was phenomenal) and I ordered the vegetarian burrito without sour cream or cheese (vegan) and it was pretty good. Added some hot sauce which looked homemade. Limited vegetarian/vegan options but the burrito was decent. Would return. read more

Mama Coco - TAMARIND MARGARITA, vegetarian Burritos Plate, chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

We had such shockingly bad service that we left before we even ordered our main dishes. We arrived about 5:30 PM on Sunday. We were the only customers. We had to search to find someone to direct us to seats. We mentioned that the table we chose was unsteady - the waitress told us she would do something about it. I ordered guacamole (slightly below average) which the waitress brought promptly but without any napkins or tableware. And the table was still wobbling! At that point I was already dissatisfied with the service. My wife got up to get napkins. When she returned she told me that the waitress told her she was too busy with other orders to get us napkins even though she was doing something with her phone. That was it! I put down $15 for the quacamole and walked out. I see that other reviewers were happy with the service but that was clearly not our experience. I would give this restaurant 0 stars if this website allowed it. read more