George and I decided to try Melissa's Taqueria after calling ahead twice with a couple of questions. They confirmed they serve refried beans and that breakfast is available all day, although it might take a bit longer during lunch hours. That was enough for us to get in the car and head over to Brisbane. This is not a trendy or modern spot, but more of a good old fashioned Mexican restaurant. It focuses on simple, familiar dishes rather than trying to reinvent anything. When we walked in, there were only a few people there, and they seemed like regulars. It gave the place a comfortable, neighborhood feel. I ordered the generous chorizo plate, which came with scrambled eggs, refried beans, Spanish rice, and tortillas on the side. The menu said it included three eggs. If that is the case, they must have been on the smaller side. The chorizo was decent, though milder than I expected, and the eggs could have been cooked a little less. Still, it was a solid and satisfying meal overall. George left most of his rice but ate the rest of his food, and I finished everything on my plate. The restaurant was clean, and the owner was friendly when we spoke with him. The service, however, was a bit hands off. My water glass was never refilled, and no one checked back to see if we needed anything else, which I found a little annoying. Even with those minor issues, there is something appealing about the place. It feels like a local staple with a steady group of regulars. I am interested in going back to try more of the menu. Brisbane has ample parking without meters. read more

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I went here based on a picture of their salsa. I've been looking for a specific blended red salsa for years. I found it! And this one's hotter than I remember. When you think of typical Mexican fare... burritos, tacos, enchiladas, chile rellenos... you have a flavor in mind. Right or wrong, to me, this place embodies that flavor: rich red enchiladas sauce, flavorful beans and rice, and a particular amount of melty cheese. I had the chile relleno plate with a carnitas enchiladas. Delicious. read more

Melissa's Taqueria - Chile relleno plate with carnitas enchilada and guava Jarritos. - Mexican Near Me - Brisbane, California

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Soooo bomb!! It's rare to find a place that serves good tripa and lengua and they do both perfectly! I just moved to the neighborhood and decided to walk over to check it out. It's a cute little restaurant located in downtown Brisbane. Have a small town feel with big flavors. Did not disappoint. I met Rafael ( might be the owner not sure) but he was amazing. You place your order at the cashier and sit any any open place. Salsa and chips are delicious. Red salsa has a good kick. I can't wait to try more on the menu. The bathrooms are clean as well. read more

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Quaint old school feeling taco place Service was fast and relaxed. I didn't see anything crazy on the menu but they knew it well Food was well priced and came out quickly.i had the sinaloense (burrito) which was much more flavorful than I expected. The red sauce was nice and spicy as well read more

Clean little taqueria. Free chips and spicy salsa. A bit too expensive, overall. Food was pretty standard. Service was friendly enough.

Found this hidden spot in Downtown Brisbane, and it definitely did not disappoint! I got the plate with Chile Relleno and a Chicken Enchilada for around 17 dollars with tax. At first I was skeptical cause it's definitely on the pricier side, but it also came with rice and refried beans with cheese, as well as pico, lettuce, guacamole, and sour cream. In my opinion for that amount of food and considering how hefty the Chile Relleno was the price was right! My brother got the lengua super burrito and said it was good as well. The salsa they gave us was spicy and flavorful. Also I wanted to add this is one of the few Mexican spots we've been to that actually has CRUNCHY tacos, so if that's up your alley yk this is spot for ya! Would definitely go again as they have a wide variety of options on the menu. Also interior is very nice and staff is kind and fast with orders! read more

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Clean, cute restaurant. Food was ready fast and tasted good! Really liked the chips and fresh salsas. Burrito was perfect size with crispy breakfast potatoes, ham and eggs. Would definitely recommend and go back to try more items. Service was quick, and server was nice. read more

Melissa's Taqueria - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Brisbane, California

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Terrible! Everything was dry! I tried to give this place a second chance and the second chance was worse! Definitely not coming here again

A solid staple whenever we want Mexican food. The owner is attentive,the food good and prices reasonable.Its good for eat in or take out.

The reason why this is three stars is because I received a dinky amount of salsa and the chips taste like they are from a bag. The other items were mediocre for the price not worth coming back for, blah. They have a large drink selection and I don't know what else to say about this place but the food is overpriced for the quality. They need to focus on good food then they will make more money that way. Maybe offer some hamburgers in addition to Mexican food to attract more costumers. read more

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Been here a few times over the years, but never left a review. So here goes. Place is clean and decorative for a taqueria. You order from a menu on the wall. Noticed that they had divorced eggs! Normally I would be all over this but decided on tacos; one Pastor and one Asada. The spicy salsa and the pico combined with the thick chips, were the stars of this meal. Asada was flavorless. The Pastor was seasoned well but lacks pina. I'd come back but cannot recommend the Asada. read more

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Really small portions for really expensive run-of-the-mill taqueria fare. The tostada was the size of a halved-grapefruit, and was filled with beans and lettuce. The chicken must've had the day off. read more

Enormous burger, cold beer, very cozy place, nice talking with people, excellent service, clean place read more

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start with the fresh crispy tortilla chips and spicy salsa with the Pico de Gallo, then devour delicious huevos con chorizo, and the BEST pozole! Every bite is a flavor punch; bold and melt-in-the-mouth goodness. read more

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The food, a shrimp quesadilla with refried beans, sour cream and guacamole on the side, chips, pick de gallo, and a small glass of Jamaica, was all tasty fresh, and well made. The service--order at the counter, food is brought to your table--was efficient and well handled. The ambiance is very pleasant, lots of interesting decor, lots of natural light, good acoustics. If I lived closer I would eat here often. read more

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The cheesy nachos and fresh guacamole are extraordinarily delicious!! This fantastic Mexican restaurant with an extensive menu is also is a rare gem for another reason. It arguably serves some of the last Anchor Brewing Beers left on the planet- RIP Anchor Brewing, a San Francisco tradition since 1896, now coming to an end! The service was friendly and impeccable and the restaurant was clean and had neighborly, authentic vibes. read more

Melissa's Taqueria - Anchor Brewing Lager, a Rare find in November 2023- RIP Anchor, serving since 1896! - Mexican Near Me - Brisbane, California

I'm struggling to write a review for this place because it has some good points but also some lower ones. I ordered the Crispy taco and beef enchilada. First off the chips and taco shell or anything crunchy were just not okay. The shell and chips tasted either old or from a stale bag or both. They did not taste like homemade chips or a homemade taco shell and that was a bummer. The meat was chunky and well seasoned but the red sauce was very plain. Same with the plain beans but overall okay rice. Their hot salsa was blah like a really bad bottled salsa and same for their Pico de gallo. Their horchata is a mix and not homemade and their flan is just okay. 3 stars for okay. read more

Melissa's Taqueria - menus on the wall - Mexican Near Me - Brisbane, California

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First time to order from here and will be the last. I ordered chicken tacos and what I got was canned chicken tacos, whatever it was, it made me sick to the point I woke up in the middle of the night with a migraine. I will never go back here again. Also I ordered this to go, so I'm not sure if it makes any difference and I didn't check it before leaving the place. read more

Was looking for a place to eat and found this place. Cute little place you have to walk up and order and then they bring it out to you. I had the taco plate. Two chicken tacos, rice and beans and a little salad. I expected the tacos to be more crunchy I think the shells were premade.(something I really don't like.) The rice and beans were good. And the service was quick. I had just finished a 8 hr drive and was hungry. So for me, the food was OK. read more

I used to like that place. But my last time was a huge disapointment. My favored shrimp burito used to cost around $14. This time it was $20! Ridiculous big jump. So now we go somewhere else read more

My mother and I could not eat our veggie burritos today. One was a simple veggie burrito and the other was a regular veggie. They both left us with a bad aftertaste and we couldn't really tell why. Was it too much cilantro or what? We threw them away. I would have asked for a refund except we didn't eat there. We came back home to Daly City. We'll never go back there again. A waste of $20!The service and ambiance were fine tho. read more

I've been meaning to try this place because I wanted somewhere to get my tacos. The decor inside is nice, but it had a weird smell that wasn't very appetizing. The food wasn't spectacular. The tacos were okay, but the meat wasn't seasoned right. The chicken tamale tasted a little stale. The enchilada was good. The meal comes with chips and salsa and the salsa had a good kick. I don't think this will become my go-to place, but it was good to try at least once. read more

Melissa's Taqueria - Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Brisbane, California

Placed an order with a coworker. No onion. No Cilantro. And that's exactly what I ended up with. Now I can't eat on my lunch break literally a waste. Tacos were soggy already after 5 minutes of being picked up and fell apart.. read more

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I was Rolling around Brisbane in my Work Whip Big Ken . I noticed it was Dinner time . I was Craving Mexican Food . So I checked my Yelp App and Melissa's Taqueria Popped up . I rolled there in my Work Whip . I was able to park across the street . Plenty of street parking . I rolled into Melissa's Taqueria and was greeted warmly by a Jolly Gentleman working the Front of the House . I Perused the Wall Menu and Ordered a Combination Plate - Mexican Rice , Beans , Guacamole Salad , Beef Enchilada and a Pork Tamale . I also ordered a Super Fish Tilapia Taco with Guacamole and Sour Cream. I paid by Credit Card . The Nice Gentleman working the front of house dropped off some Chips and Salsa for me to munch on while I was waiting for my Food . Melissa's Taqueria is a small Cozy Inviting Restaurant . It decorated in Traditional Dark Wood Mexican Motif. There are 2 LCD TVs for Entertainment . 20 Minutes Later my Server brought all my food at Once !! It was a nice Presentation literally Picture Perfect. The Super Fish Taco was the Bomb Dot Com . Very Yummy and Filling . The Tamale and Enchilada were very Tasty as the Other Items on the Plate !!! A very Satisfying Meal !!! If I'm in Brisbane I would definitely eat at Melissa's again . Melissa's Taqueria Is A Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment !!! read more

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Rafael personally runs his business. Honestly, I've never tasted fresher and higher quality ingredients in any other Mexican food restaurant. And they cook most everything in the grill, making a huge difference in taste. Oh, and they make their own sangria. It is better than sangrias I've had in most high-end restaurants. Just be careful because they also sell the Mexican soda named "Sangria". When you order, specify which one you are talking about. Not fancy, but food and service are incredible. read more

I'm so happy to have Melissa's nearby. Their burritos are my mainstay. I'm especially fond of the carnitas.

WOW! Seriously fresh & delicious food. My boss took us to lunch on a recent trip. It was just delicious. I ordered take-out on my way back to my hotel the next day ... it was equally DELICIOUS! I can not wait to come back to Brisbane and visit. I would eat here ALL the time if I did not live so far away!!! (Reno) Please enjoy this great local gem!!! read more

RUDE! I asked the cashier if they made their beans with LARD and she said YES. So I opted for a burrito with whole beans and cheese. She said "plain" and I said yes. After a long wait, I received a container of whole beans and cheese. I immediately told the cashier that there was a mistake and that I had ordered a burrito. To which she rudely said: you said plain! I said yes, a plain bean and cheese burrito. At this point, I asked for a refund, but she disappeared for a couple minutes and returned with a burrito and said: THERE! No thank you, please just give me a refund! By the way just for an order of BEANS with CHEESE and a few chips & salsa was about $9! read more

Went about 4:30 pm last night for dinner. My husband ordered the Shrimp burrito and loved it. I had the taco/tamale combination. I loved the beans but not the rice as the flavor was off and a lot of crunchy uncooked rice. The taco shell appeared to have been pre-made but the filling was excellent as was the tamale. Like the chips and one of the two salsas was very hot and excellent. The chips were good but when we went to add salt the bottle was filthy and sticky, Food was sitting on a previous table when we walked in for dinner and out.. we were the only ones in the restaurant. Looked like they hadn't swept or cleaned the floors which then made me wonder the condition of the kitchen. The food was good so I hope they clean up their act. read more

Great spicy salsa. One of he best hot sauces I have ever had. I usually get Tacos for my kids and a Wet Burrito for my self. Always delicious. read more

Have been to Mellissa is a little bit order super nachos with carne Asada. Very disappointed. The chips were stale. Even the chips on the side. How can you have stale chips in nachos so won't be going back anytime. read more

I have lived in Brisbane for 3 decades now. When my kids were younger, this was a regular spot for them after school for nachos with everything or for family dinners or occasional weekend breakfast. Since they have grown, I don't go as often, but drop in from time to time. I work long hours, generally getting back to town late, plus my big meal of the day is lunch and I generally don't eat an evening meal. This spot has a lovely atmosphere and Rafael is the nicest/kindest man! As an aside, he is also a wonderful supporter of many of the non-profits in Brisbane, so he is well loved and appreciated by the residents. I stopped in recently and ordered pozole, which I had never had here before. I can vouch for the menudo being great though. To my delight, the pozole was AMAZING!!! The to-go bag was packed with rolled up warm tortillas, a sliced whole lime wrapped in foil and small containers full of chopped up raddish, cabbage, an onion and fresh parsley blend, hot sauce (YUM!) and then chips and fresh salsa/pico de gallo as well. The pozole so knocked my socks off that I went back to get it again, this last Sunday, but he said he had sold out the day before... due to it being a popular order during cold/wet weather. He said he would have some this week, so I stopped in last night and bought two big containers - again, absolutely delicious! I finished a half containter last night and brought the unopened one into work today to share with my coworker, who says pozole is her favorite soup of all time, that her family makes it often as well, and she gave this one high praise and even went back for seconds. I am hoping Rafael keeps this as a regular on his menu as I can see myself ordering this weekly, in bulk, just to have in the fridge for lunch or dinner over a few days. Happy to know easy and friendly access to this deliciousness exists so close to home for me... but it would be worth the drive as well! read more

Biked from south of the city into neighboring Brisbane and built up an appetite for a massive veggie burrito which Melissa's Taqueria quenched. Just make sure to request no cheese or sour cream. If this was in my 'hood, I'd probably hit it up every week. Comes with chips and salsa. While you wait, make sure to check out the ceiling. read more

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I was suppose to go get coffee. But I was wearing my 6 inch heals, and I didn't want to walk up hill in them anymore. So... my chubby butt decided on some tacos. I wanted a super shrimp tacos with my taco plate... but the guy told me I couldn't do that.... ummm ok... Food was pretty good. Salsa was definitely fresh. Shrimp was cooked nicely. read more

Melissa's Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Brisbane, California

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Amazing authentic Mexican food by Rafael and his staff, tasty sauces and fresh ingredients, quality traditional meats and generous proportions of rice, beans, salsa and guacamole to die for! we are regular repeat customers! read more

The place is iiiight. Guy that owns it is kinda a prick. Food is mediocre at best . But its the only Mexican joint in Brisbane so there you have it. Stingy with the pico de gallo read more

I am staying in Brisbane currently for a small period of time and came here for a meal. The food will get the job done and tastes okay. If you're okay with mediocre service and average food then this place will suffice. The reason why I left a 2 instead of 3 star review is because the prices are higher than what you can compare to better places on Grand Ave in South San Francisco less than 1 mile away. They see if they ever audit me. Then they can freeze my account you know what I mean I rather not have a ton of money frozen was only a guy but like I would lose all my medical benefits on the isolation you about to find out exactly read more

Melissa's Taqueria - "Super burrito" - Mexican Near Me - Brisbane, California

Two tacos de asada and chorizo were incredible. My wife got the fish tacos and they melted in the mouth like butter. read more

Melissa's Taqueria - Two tacos de asada and chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Brisbane, California

I pass by this place literally once a week, never been inside nor tried the food, happy I stopped by and sampled some of there offerings. I grade most Mexican restaurants solely on their tacos, if you can 't make tacos good it definitely not a spot I will visit again. This place has well seasoned tacos here is what I sampled and how it all faired. The lengua (tongue) chewy, seasoned well, add the lime perfect!! The Al Pastor (grilled pork) very well seasoned, tender, slight spicy taste, definitely must try The carnitas (deep fried pork) the meat was deep fried with somewhat of a crunch, the meat was also feathered (broken apart in straw fashion), for me it was a bit over done but on a whole still flavorful The Tripas (small intestines) sadly did not get to sample this they were out of this option on the day I went, will need to come back The establishment is on the medium size end, sitting close to 25 people, dark hard wood tables, dark hard wood benches, quaint, clean, and smell of fresh meats being cooked, next time I will have to eat in. tacos **** need to sample more, recommend the lengua and the al pastor, check for the fountain drinks did not see any horchata or fruit drinks but i'm sure if you ask they will have it available price $$ service **** very prompt ambiance **** clean, smell of the food being cooked is intoxicating, decent amount of light from the outside filters in read more

Came here on a Tuesday afternoon and ordered their quest birria tacos. Not my favorite birria tacos as they were open faced tacos. I prefer the closed fried ones as they're easier to dip. They also did not give a lot of dip for the two tacos. Overall really good just not my preference read more