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!

Our little hole in the wall go-to taco spot! I usually only get their carnitas. My husband also…read morelike their burritos. Their chips are skips for us. But their toppings are great.

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.

We randomly came across Edi's truck on our way to see the new Spiderman movie. Service was super…read morefast, food came out super hot, and the portions are generous. We got the beef quesabirrias, 2 tacos and the ramen. All were super delicious! I especially loved the grilled onions with the tacos. Will definitely try to find Edi again! Highly recommend!

Awesome tacos albeit limited filling options, no doubt beef is the best bet, not the shrimp cheese,…read morewhich is what we got--open gooey cheesy can't go wrong! It's truly a truck experience with zero seating, take it to go. Prices are great and customer service awesome with a ready smile. Super efficient dude and prices are great with multiple ways to pay!

This is one of the taco stands that made me fell in love with street tacos. The only cavaet is that…read moreit's so out of the way for me that I'm unable to get it whenever I need the taco fix. It's located at a Target plaza and doesn't "open" till 6pm though the staff would be setting up before then. The meat portions aren't the most generous but they are the tastiest. I enjoyed being able to see them cook the various meat fresh and right in front of me during the set up. The tacos are a bit on the expensive side at $4 per piece but it is a treat. The orange sauce is super spicy so I usually go with the avocado sauce, pico de gallo and the red sauce. My go to order is usually 4-5 tacos depending how hungry I am with my go to meat being the al pastor, asada, pollo and leunga. It is one of the few places where there isn't an additional upcharge for lengua and the pollo doesn't need to be drenched in sauce to keep moist. The star of the show is the al pastor and it pairs very well with the pineapple bit.

Oof! This has become my newest addiction. I always grab the…read morechicken tacos. They are YUUUUMYYYY! the chicken is very well seasoned and the tortillas as super soft. They have a nice variety of food options but so far we are hooked on chicken tacos. They are $4/taco which to some people might seem like a lot. However, im still willing to pay this amount of money because they are that good. I tried tacos from a restaurant with Michellin star and they were actually not as good. They have salsas, cilantro, chopped onion, limes and other goodies to go with the tacos. Give them a try!

I came here for the 4 for $11 taco deal and it did not disappoint!…read more It does get pretty loud inside, so I had a little trouble communicating my order at the counter. The guy who took my order was super sweet and patient! I went with 2 chicken asada and 2 carnitas. Chicken asada was easily my favorite. You see the workers chopping and cooking the food right in front of you. Carnitas were a little on the dry side, but I still enjoyed them. The volcano salsa is an absolute MUST when you come here. Nice kick and really elevated the tacos overall. They also give you a complimentary plate of chips, but I am not sure if they're unlimited or one plate per order. I'm shocked at the number of bad reviews because my experience was the complete opposite. Will definitely be coming back!

We ordered food from Pancho Villa on Friday, and the app initially estimated that our order would…read morearrive within 45 minutes. Unfortunately, we ended up waiting an hour and 45 minutes for our food. The issue was not with the app or the delivery driver -- it was with Pancho Villa. After waiting approximately 50 minutes, I wanted to cancel the order, but I was informed that if I canceled, Pancho Villa would not refund my money. At that point, I would have had to forfeit nearly $70 that I had already spent. In this economy, who can afford to lose almost $70 and still not receive their food? My driver was incredibly kind and helpful. He connected me with Pancho Villa because they were not answering their phone. We were told that they were short-staffed because three employees had called out sick. I completely understand that unexpected staffing issues happen, However, if a restaurant knows that they are short-staffed and cannot fulfill orders in a reasonable amount of time, they should not continue accepting third-party delivery orders. Customers should not be left waiting for nearly two hours with no reasonable option to cancel and receive a refund. We were left hungry, frustrated, and feeling like our money was essentially being held hostage because canceling the order meant losing our $70. I hope Pancho Villa will take this as an opportunity to reconsider how they handle third-party orders when they are understaffed. Customers deserve transparency, reasonable wait times, and, most importantly, a fair option to receive a refund when a restaurant is unable to fulfill an order within the promised timeframe.

$3.50 per taco 4.45 Oz per taco…read moreMeat was well flavored and had the right amount of grease. The tortillas were correctly grilled and the salsa was delicious. Tacos don't get much better than this! Two others and I decided to embark on a taco trot through downtown San Mateo's taquerias to uncover the pinnacle of street taco perfection. We only judged the tacos and not any other amenities of the taqueria. We ventured from one taqueria to the next, leaving no stone unturned to find the ultimate street-style taco. Each of us had a distinct mission: one to evaluate carne asada, myself al pastor, and the third pollo tacos. Our rating system spanned meat, salsa, tortilla, overall quality, and value. We sampled our way through all nine downtown taquerias (excluding food trucks, grocery stores, and pupuserias). After tallying the scores, we reached a unanimous consensus on the top four contenders. These taquerias stood out for their commitment to delivering unparalleled street tacos. These are the only places in downtown to which we'd return: Charlie's, Los Primos #1, Al Vapor Nueva Italia, and Pancho Villa.

What a hidden gem! We ended up coming back two days in a row because the food was so good and…read moreaffordable. We ordered the carne asada burrito and tacos. The carne asada has a delicious, crispy sear that adds great texture, and the taco tortillas are nicely toasted on the outside. Top it off with fresh, balanced salsas and very friendly service--we'll definitely be back again.

First off, my previous fave taco place around the corner was shut down.... I pouted, then yelped…read morefor some walkable alternatives. Boy am I glad I chose Tacos Al Vapor...super clean, friendly and a really nice menu of all things steamed and slow cooked. I tried a 3-taco plate of some super tasty beef cheek. TWO major bonus points right off the bat: 1) HOMEMADE tortilla option - which made the taco!, 2) the chips service included house refried bean dip and it was delicious. The service was quick. Everything prepared in house, and the freshness shows. The tacos were flavorful and ratio of meat to fresh tortilla was on point. Will definitely be back to try more and recommend to friends.

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.

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.

All of the food is made fresh to order. Take a seat. Eat your chips and pick from a few salsa…read moreoptions. Then wait for the goodness! The meat was hot and flavorful and all of the ingredients were great. The vibe is super cool and friendly. Yes, it takes longer because they aren't just scooping from trays that have been out who knows how long. We got super burritos. I'm curious how big the jumbo ones are because they were big! Will definitely be back to try the breakfast quesadilla.

Good solid taqueria. Nothing fancy, off the beaten track basic Mexican food…read more I usually order to-go, and I appreciate their no-plastic environmentally packaging. Wish they always put wax paper between the food and the foil though (cheese belongs on the food, not the foil!). Also, when you order a small combination (as the menu above the counterclearly shows), they sometimes don't hear or understand the word "Small" and charge for the large. So you have to look at the price compared to the menu.

This is a casual Mexican place in downtown San Mateo. It's located slightly farther away from the…read morerest of downtown, so parking is sometimes easier to find around here. The restaurant has complementary chips and salsa, and serves a variety of classic Mexican food. My boyfriend really likes their giant carne asada burrito, while I like the quesadillas here. For $7.5, you can get a delicious medium sized shrimp quesadilla, what a steal.

Great selection of Mexican favorites with extras, all easily chosen from photographs behind the…read morecashier. Indoor/outdoor storefront, casual, friendly, good value. Freshly made salsa and guacamole are standouts. We shared enchiladas with black beans - terrific.

At first when I walked in the menu kinda had me skeptical if I should eat here because the images…read morearen't really appealing, but I'm glad I ate here for the first time. I was craving birria and asked the owner if who works the register if I could get a plate of birria with rice and beans and he said the could do that for me. I also got 2 carne asada tacos because I always judge a Mexican restaurant if their tacos are good and they were. Let me add that the restaurant was completely empty at 6:30 PM on a Saturday so it worried me the food wasn't good, but let me say this is now my favorite Mexican restaurant in San Mateo. Not just because the food was good, but because the owner took time to accommodate what I wanted and when I was done he sat with me and we just talked for 30 minutes. They have my support and I'll be there regularly.