Must-try birria spot - I keep coming back for a reason…read more This place is on my list of must-tries for Mexican food, and I've been here countless times at this point. The beef birria tacos are SO good like the flavor, the birria consomme, the sauce, the meat. Everything just hits right. This is a legit hole-in-the-wall kitchen, and that's exactly what makes it special. No frills, just really good food that keeps you coming back. Every time I'm craving birria (which is often), this is where I go. The quality stays consistent every single visit, which is huge. You know exactly what you're getting and it never disappoints. For the price and taste, the value is excellent. You're getting authentic, flavorful birria without paying sit-down restaurant prices. If you're in the area and craving some birria tacos, do yourself a favor and try this place. It's the kind of spot that turns into a regular rotation real quick. Trust me, I'm proof of that.

Summary: Flavorful, but HEAVY…read more Details: They just opened up a new branch in SF, but we wanted an excuse to hit up San Mateo, and Latin American is always a good enough excuse. While photos of their SF location suggest some seeing, this OG location is pretty much pickup/delivery only: a fairly literal hole in the wall, located along a random quiet street. Most folks would probably opt to take home or eat at one of the "nearby" parks, but we've gotten in the habit of just eating in the car, which... not so great for something as messy as birria lol. I'll say that for most folks, this would probably easily be more a 4 star spot, while for us, it's more a 2 star since we're unlikely to come back. That's not to say the food was bad: on the contrary, the flavors were quite good, and the consomme was less salty than some of the others we've tried. But their food is HEAVY. Not just the birria itself, but also the burrito we got, and heavier than other places we've been for some reason, with the birria sitting in a pool of oil soon after we picked it up. This probably isn't a deterrent for most people though, so take this as you will. Accessibility: Not too relevant since this is really just a pickup spot, with the pickup window being at the usual height you'd find elsewhere.

One of my favorite Mexican food restaurants in the Bay Area! Food is reasonably priced and it full…read moreof flavor. I always get their carne asada super burrito and tacos. Staff are friendly and there is a good amount of street parking. It is across from a school so you could also park there if school is not in session. They take card and cash!

I've been here a few times now, and it's become a pretty reliable spot when I'm craving a solid…read moreburrito fix. Most recently, I got their super al pastor burrito, and it definitely hit the spot. The al pastor was flavorful with a nice balance of savory and slightly sweet, and they didn't skimp on the portions. Everything was well-packed, and the ingredients came together nicely without getting soggy halfway through. I've also tried their carne asada in the past, which was good as well. Tender and well seasoned, though not the most standout I've had in the area. Still, definitely satisfying and consistent. Service is quick and straightforward, and the vibe is your typical no frills taqueria. Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. Overall, a dependable go-to for burritos in San Mateo. Not mind blowing, but solid enough that I keep coming back.

I was craving Birria ramen so I tried Edi's. The service was what you'd expect from a taco truck…read more The ramen was tasty, good portion size and had tons is meat. They also add noodles that seem pretty fresh as opposed to ramen pack noodles which is a nice touch. The salsa, onion, cilantro and lime that come on the side are great additions. Overall, Edi's satisfied my craving and the food was fresh and my order was prepared quickly.

I've been wanting to try this food truck for a while and it did not disappoint. I was able to…read moreorder one quesabirria and one shrimp and cheese. The meat in the quesabirria was well seasoned. The shrimp and cheese combo was great. $11 for two items was very reasonable. Overall, I was actually impressed, they took about 10 mins to prep them, but I was fine waiting because at least I knew that they were cooking them fresh rather than having them premade. Both employees were super friendly. I will be back!!!!

I've been curious about Taqueria El Chacho for such long time because whenever I walked past I…read morealways see a long line of customers lining up, and the place always smells delicious from so far away. It's a Mexican chain from AZ (popular I think, they have like 53K followers on Instagram), and they just opened multiple locations in Bay Area, so this time I decide to finally give it a try. I ordered the Tripa Mulitas, Torta, and Horchata drink, Mulitas was $7, Torta $14, and Horchata was $7. They're all delicious, I was actually shocked at the first bite because I didn't know Mexican food could be this great (like I ate at a lot of Mexican place before, but this place is just chef's kiss). You seriously have to try their torta!! It has grilled meat, cheese, avocado, lettuce and tomato, all packed in there. Together with their green sauce, red sauce and some of the onion & jalapeno salad, I'm good for the whole day. The flavors are just so authentic and hit the spot perfectly. I totally get why there is always a line now. They officially converted me into a regular from today! If you see a crowd, just jump in line, it's worth the wait.

Been here so many times but was too hungry to take any photos. But here it is! If you're ever near…read moreFoster City this is a must try! Al pastor is so flavorful. The burritos are huge! If you buy 1 torta sandwich you get 1 free!Always a line during the weekend, but if you have good timing then I wouldn't worry. Usually try to go by 6pm. They are right outside of Target so plenty of parking.

Huge menu!!! Took some time to decide as the menu is big!…read more Lots of different options. Shrimp burrito is the best - shrimp is cooked perfectly filled w: rice @ beans Tacos asada - filled with meat - well flavored Chili relleno meal - great beans and rice - chili relleno is filled with cheese outside breading is light a really excellent meal Great guacamole! Served with pico de gallo- with yummy chips so good

Love Pancho Villa and the well-oiled machine to churn out delicious Mexican food. The burritos here…read moreare solid (on par with El Farolito, La Cumbre, and better than Cancun). Anytime I have visitors to the Mission district, this is a must stop! They're also on Too Good To Go, which is an amazing deal. I got a chicken burrito, agua Fresca, container of beans and chicken all for $6!

Maybe it's just cuz I'm drunk but the tacos here are really good. These are hefty tacos. Michelada…read moresalty. Nice way to end evening after visiting one of the DT San Mateo bars

Great "super burrito" (pastor) and breakfast burrito with chorizo. I'd come back for either!read more

I'd come back purely for the spicy red/green salsas & the macha sauce…read more Ordered delivery so I can only speak on the food but the fajitas plate was pretty good overall. I bet the steak would be better fresh but the flavors of the beans, rice is timeless. The tortillas were nice & soft. Will come back for sure for some comida la fresca

I had some time to kill while waiting for dog to get groomed. Not a whole lot of breakfast burrito…read moreoptions in the area but here they open early enough. I was the first customer and it took awhile for the lady to see me from the kitchen. Ordered breakfast burrito at $11.99 and it was pretty filling/good. Nice portion and the chorizo and a nice crispiness to it. The tomatillo and orange salsas were great to add on. Street parking and small lot in the back.

they should get more recognition!…read more the guy is always super chill. we had a breakfast burrito and IT WAS SOOO GOOD. we usually come in on a whim and they food has been consistently yummy. everything is fairly priced and great for how delicious everything is. we'll be definitely be going back :) !!

Tiny Mexican restaurant with a big menu and delicious food. The guy who took our order also cooked…read moreour food, super nice guy. I ordered a 3 taco rice plate with rice and beans. Fish taco, crispy fish that's loaded with toppings. Lengua taco, smells and tastes great. Chicken, so perfect. I don't get excited over beans and rice usually, but their rice and beans were wonderful. Their complimentary chips and salsa were great as well. My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach here. I love that they have so many options on their menu. I will come back to try their signature birra dishes.

First time here and locals are right: fresh food here…read more Enchilada, rice and beanssmall plate was good and filling. The vibe is chill and the decor is chill too.

Stopped by Charlie's Taqueria on B Street for a quick bite with the family for weekday night…read moredinner. The location is super convenient near Central Park, and service was fast and friendly, which I appreciated. I ordered a couple tacos and some burritos. Overall flavors were good and the ingredients tasted fresh, but one of the burritos came out noticeably saltier than expected. It kind of overpowered the rest of the flavors, which was a bit disappointing. We didn't want to make a stink about it so we just ate it. That said, the portions were solid and the place has a nice casual vibe. I'd probably give it another try and just hope the seasoning is more balanced next time.

Mom and Pop easily missed. Reminds me of a home cooked meal. Service was great and the food was…read moregood. Ample seating and very clean. The menu is huge so I'll definitely return to try other meals.

I just woke up and I wanted to grab something to eat so here I am…read more I ordered the steak fajitas. The food was decent, nothing too crazy. However, I will admit the food took a while before it came out and I was the only person dining in the restaurant... The restaurant itself is pretty spacious and has a cool little sauce station, however it kinda seems like a ghost town as no one is really here... Anyways... try it out if you like.