Possibly the worst Mexican food I've had in a long time. Beans are canned, guacamole is from a bag (with chopped tomatoes and cilantro added), salsa tasted store bought, and the chips bordered on stale. I do not understand how this place is so well rated, but I would not recommend it to anyone who appreciates Mexican food. Service was good though. read more

So many good choices for grub on El Camino Real and we were lucky to find this one. The cuisine is tailored to the area but hasn't lost its roots. We were offered a spicier option with their delicious habanero salsa. Omar introduced himself and attended us like rockstars checking up on us to make sure our tortillas were still warm. On the next visit we will be sure to try the Chile Relleno and hopefully consistency. read more

Mama Coco - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Fantastic food and service! Highly recommend if you're in the mood for yummy Mexican food. read more

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Yummy. Cute. Quiet and quaint. Our food was fresh, light and filling. I would recommend this restaurant. Short and sweet review. read more

Mama Coco - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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This place is absolutely wonderful!!! Found it on Insta when it was written up by Yelp and it did not disappoint. Small, lovely restaurant in Menlo Park with exceptional Mexican food and lovely service. Clean, well distanced tables and every set up well for Covid compliance too!! I had the chicken mole and hubby has the shrimp. The mole was fantastic with just enough heat. Served with a slaw and rice. Portions were large and prices very reasonable. Hubby loved his shrimp. Also had margaritas which were quite generous in size but were a bit weak. The service was excellent; everyone was super nice. Location is great as it's right in downtown Menlo so it's great to walk after dinner. We have found our new favorite Mexican restaurant!! read more

I wish I lived closer because I would probably eat here a few times a week AT LEAST! Let me start by saying the staff is super warm & friendly! They greeted me warmly when I came in and showed me to a table. I was having a rather late lunch so I just wanted a couple apps: *A cup of tortilla soup-INSANELY GOOD! Loaded with shredded chicken, diced avocado and yummy tortillas all soaking in an amazingly seasoned tomato base! I started munching right away and almost forgot to squirt a lil lime in there. Let me tell you, delish with out, game changer with! Either way, you can't go wrong. *Fried calamari-fresh, crunchy, seasoned to perfection! I love that they also fried some limes and jalapenos with the calamari! Such a treat! If you are ever in the area..DO NOT PASS UP MAMA COCO's! Your taste buds will thank you :) read more

Great food and amazing staff! I accident walked out without some of my Togo order and the staff was nice enough to find me in the parking lot! Definitely coming back to enjoy the margaritas read more

One of the biggest unfulfilled cravings we have since shelter in place began due to COVID-19 is decent restaurant style Mexican food. Sure you can order to go food from a Taco truck, but can you order Capirotada? Can you order Mole dish? Most importantly, can you order Margaritas!? At Mama's you can do all of the above. The food was incredibly good and brought a smile to our face during these trying times. I also enjoy doing my first yelp review for a business that, even though we weren't able to physically sit down in their restaurant, did their best to provide good service with a personal note letting us know they appreciate our business. I felt it was my duty to write this review for that same reason because I too appreciate them feeding us during this time of need. I'm also getting sick of canned goods and frozen food. The only negative was that the cream for the Capirotada melted a bit, but we almost expected this to happen due to it being a to go order. It's also not the fault of the restaurant, it's more so the circumstances of our proximity and speed/traffic conditions for the delivery driver. So for anyone thinking to get the dessert items that include ice cream, keep in mind it will probably melt. However the Capirotada was super tasty in spite of the ice cream (it probably tasted better with melted ice cream to be honest). So thanks Mama's, when this all boils over we look forward to actually visiting your spot. In the meantime we look forward to trying other items on your menu in the near future. Stay healthy and safe! read more

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The food was solid, and the service was great. The hour was a little small. I would go back if there was a big group, but it was pretty dead in there. read more

Food was phenomenal. Really represented the food I remember from my time spent in Mexico. Service was amazing - very friendly and helpful. Loved the seating and decor. The outside patio was really cute. Also they played a ton of Bad Bunny which is great. I got half chipotle and half mole enchiladas, vegetarian. It wasn't covered in cheese like tex mex, and actually stood on its own very well. Empanadas were amazing. Chips and salsa were super good. Washed it all down with a Michalada. Fantastic vegetarian options that still represent the cuisine perfectly. 10/10! read more

Mama Coco - Half chipotle half mole enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Great tasting seafood options. Love tue calimari. Service is really good also. Must try read more

Mama Coco - Great seafood options - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

It's so hard to find good Mexican food in the Bay Area outside of San Jose, but Mama Coco didn't disappoint. Portions are great, the flavor is delicious. Our only teeny tiny complain is that the sauces could have been spicier (but we're Mexicans, born and raised). We ordered a bunch of food and everything was delish! The chile relleno was super good, not greasy at all. Dishes come with a side of rice and refried beans :P Service was friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back and try more things on the menu. read more

Mama Coco - Empanadas de huitlacoche (Such a treat!) and ceviche. - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Family friendly place. Great food and down to earth staff. We ordered guacamole and skirt steak. Food is amazing. read more

I don't do reviews often. I have maybe done 3 in 10 years but always because a rsstiraunt was amazing Not disappointing. This was for sure the worst Mexican food ever. Very bland. Maybe the family is from a different part of Mexico and I'm not familiar with their food. Service was way below average. First Menlo park restaurant that was a huge let down :(. If you are a foodie. Stay away! don't waste your time. read more

I was skeptical walking in because it looked empty from the outside, but their patio area was pretty filled. Ordered the vegetarian chipotle enchilada and the fish tacos, which both impressed. The enchilada was the perfect amount of cheese, and the sauce was flavorful and rich yet not too heavy. The fish tacos were one of the best I've had! The fish was fried, which is usually not my cup of tea, but it was still hot by the fourth taco, which I was very happy with. Service was decent as well. Would go back for the fish tacos! read more

Mama Coco - Fish Tacos Plate - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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We went here on cinco de Mayo and at the waitress's recommendation. I tried the seafood enchiladas suiza. So so yummy, that sauce is amazing. Will definitely return to sit on the back patio! read more

We live the atmosphere. We always have ceviche to start. Their salads, enchiladas and plates all over deliver. Always fresh and tasty. We continue to come back to enjoy Mama Coco. read more

Saw this place on Check Please! The food looks good on tv, so I took my family to give it a try today. The meat and rice inside the burritos are super dried and hard. There were only a teaspoon of salsa inside of the burritos, mainly rice inside. Not much service. Overpriced for its quality! read more

I took a bite of my burrito and within 2 seconds I told my friend "This is good! We definitely need to come here more often." From the time we ordered the food appeared fast too. read more

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I had two wildly different experiences with this restaurant. The first time was a takeout order, and we got the chipotle enchiladas, torta al pastor, empanadas, and guac. The guac and chips were maybe the best I've ever had, and we were wowed by the flavorful twists of our other dishes. The empanadas were so-so (the crust was cakey rather than flakey), but we still enjoyed them. I was so amazed by this experience my wife and I came back for a sit-down meal a week later. Ten minutes in, we were wondering if this was the same restaurant. The chips tasted stale, and the salsa was flavorless and had an offputting gelatinous appearance. Our meals were just as bland. Honestly, the food tasted like day-old leftovers that someone stuck in the microwave. To make matters worse, the back patio where we sat stunk of garbage. There were 2-3 dumpsters just outside the patio and one literally within arm's reach of our table. I don't understand how this setup passed health inspections. To top it all off, there was a group of guys in the back alley breaking down (assembling?) furniture that banged away with loud hammers while we ate. This was the worst sit-down experience I've had in recent memory. Taking a weighted average of my two experiences, I give this place 2 stars. read more

Only tried it once so far. It was ok. From the reviews, we were expecting stellar. Attentive service from a lovely young man.

One of the best restaurants I've been to since coming to SF. Super fresh ingredients done in an elegant, home cooked style. Delicious n healthy The ambience is quaint and relaxed and owner Monica n her staff are friendly and warm :) Gem of a place read more

Mama Coco - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

We recently moved back to Menlo Park after a few years away, and I am so happy to discover good Mexican close to home! The chips are light, crisp, perfectly salted (how I like my tortilla chips), the calamares fritos were great (light and crisp with fried lemon slices too), and the cochinita pibil was the star - so good and satisfying. My 5-yr old son loved his burrito and loved telling the waiter exactly what he wanted on it (cheese and rice only). Super kid friendly: drinks served in plastic, capped cups, extensive kids' menu, and there is a play area in the outdoor patio area to entertain the kids while you eat. We thought it was strange they led us straight to outdoor seating without asking our preference, and then it became clear it was because that's where the play area is located. (I'm sure if we wanted to sit indoors they would have obliged.) The only disappointment was the 4 tacos - tried 3 different meats, and none of them were great. Looking forward to going back and trying more! read more

Mama Coco - Cochinita pibil - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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Delicious! And very accommodating. And nice outdoor eating area. My only small complaint is that I wish they refilled the water pitcher more often. read more

Mama Coco - Mango Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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So, I'll start by saying the restaurant is very cute and the decor is very welcoming. Our server was very kind and prompt. However, the food and drinks were awful. I don't mind paying for chips and salsa, but this was obviously jarred salsa, very reminiscent of Pace Picante sauce. The chips were also a familiar bagged option. Our entrees were meh. The steak in the burrito bowl was very fatty and the flavors were muted. The rice didn't taste fresh and guacamole was sub par. The margaritas were terrible. They tasted oddly similar to Crystal Light powdered beverage mix and I wasn't sure if there was any tequila in them. Overall, we spent $200 for the worst meal I've had in the Bay Area in a long time. I wanted to like this adorable establishment, but I won't return. There are many other mexican restaurants around the area with much better food and drink. read more

The food here is so good. I got the tostada ensalada, and other people in our party got the carnitas burrito, fajita quesadilla and burrito bowl -- everyone absolutely loved their food. The shrimp on my ensalada was cooked perfectly. The server was quickly and friendly. We ate outside, which was nice on a sunny day. Overall casual feel to the restaurant and reasonably priced. read more

Come here for years. Always excellent! Count on it! Menu even gotten better, I'll need to cone back for dinner! read more

Mama Coco - Mana Coco Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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Mama Coco in Restaurant in Menlo Park is awesome I really recommend this place the food is amazing service also really good read more

Mama Coco - Cochinita pibil - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

What a wonderful surprise Sunday after church we went and tables distanced nicely and we were greeted. Inside we ordered and food came out quickly and so delicious! Salad, enchiladas, 4 tacos & flauta dinners. So tasty, not just regular authentic but a level higher. Jicama In salad and tacos had a touch of freshness chefs twist on it THANKS MAMA COCO read more

Cute mexican restaurant off of El Camino close to downtown Menlo Park. We came in on a weekday around 5 so it wasnt busy. Menu had a good selection and their strawberry Margherita was refreshing. Got the house empanada as an appetizer, would recommend. Even though it was deep fried, not greasy at all. Ordered the grillled salmon plate and it was delicious. If you are expecting a hole in the wall greasy food joint, this isnt the place. Tortilla chips and salsa are complimentary. Service was polite and restaurant is clean. Not a bad place to have lunch or dinner that won't break the bank. 4 stars read more

Mama Coco - salmon plate - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I'll be honest, I've never eaten here. I want to though. I can't get over the extraordinarily strong bathroom cleaner smell. It's so nauseatingly strong I walk out each time. I hope they address this so I can enjoy their establishment. read more

Wow, a solid sit-down Mexican restaurant at downtown Menlo Park. There are a lot of good taquerias in RWC, but those are usually more casual and better for take out or a quick dine-in. Mama Coco has a homey but clean interior, nicely decorated for anyone who wants to spend more than 15 mins on their meals. We started with the quest fundido, which is served with warm tortillas instead of chips. Their tortillas were great, so that is a plus. The mister got enchiladas (his favourite; can't blame him!), and I got the chicken mole. The food was flavourful and delicious. While the mole wasn't the best I've had, it was decent, and the side dishes (rice and beans) really shine here. It's quite easy to fill up on them alone because they are so yummy! They also have margaritas, including spicy ones with jalapeños, but I found them a bit too sweet and less potent. There is no shortage of good Mexican food in the Bay Area; this is definitely one to add to your list. read more

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Great meal! Suizas de mariscos were excellent, but the mole enchiladas were fantastic! Washed down with a pitcher of margaritas, it's hard to get much better. read more

I just tried the suizas de mariscos and it's amazing . It's mixture of cheese, red snapper , shrimp , crab and their specialty sauce . It's sounds like a complex dish but it all comes together in a perfect balance dish . I highly recommend this place to families and everyone looking for authentic Mexican food . The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. I will be back to try their other dishes for sure ! read more

Mama Coco - Michelada's are on point ! They taste just like the ones from Mexico ! Don't confuse them with Bloody Mary , ha ha ha - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I came here on a Thursday evening with a friend to get some good Mexican food and Mama Coco delivered! I think we reached around 6pm which is a little early, so there weren't too many people around. One thing that I noticed was that service was a little slow even though we were one of the only tables there. We ordered a mango margarita and it was spectacular. I'm not a huge margarita person but I definitely could drink that! They had some other cool flavors that I'm excited to try next time I'm here! We got some nachos and enchiladas when it came to food. The food was pretty good, especially the nachos. They put this chipotle sauce one it that I loved and asked for extra of! I think the enchiladas were good too but they were definitely outshined by the nachos and margarita. Overall, I recommend this restaurant if you're craving some Mexican food :) read more

We decided to visit this place for national Fajitas day and we were blown away. The food was delicious. Loved the ambiance at the patio. Marisola our server was very sweet, professional and super friendly. Definitely recommend this place read more

This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants ever. I loved it also because it has dishes that you don't usually find anywhere else. Their red snapper is amazing. The food is so good that we always brings friend from abroad when they come to visit us in the Bay Area. read more

Great food! Authentic flavors and large servings. We arrived towards closing time and service was excellent. Thanks for not rushing us. We will return and try other items on the menu soon. read more

Mama Coco - Veg Chile Relleno Plate, Mama Coco Empanadas, Veg Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Amazing chicken mole and seafood enchiladas. A very cute restaurant with fun music playing. I'll be back for sure.

The chicken mole enchiladas were delicious! Everything else was fresh and made with love. The outdoor patio is lovely on a warm night. It's great having a local go-to Mexican restaurant! read more