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.

I was in the area and saw they have this new restaurant here in Belmont. I used to visit their…read morefirst location in RWC a while back when I worked in the area. Excitedly, I gave this new location a shot and tried their fish and birria It brought me back to my original experience which I was glad found its was here! Definitely will be visiting this location again whenever I am in the area

Very underwhelming. We ordered 6 chorizo breakfast burritos and a couple Al pastor tacos as we were…read moreall very hungry. We added sour cream and avocado to the burritos. There was absolutely NO flavor in either. The chorizo had no color. Isn't it supposed to be red? Both burritos and tacos were lukewarm at best. The Al pastor tasted more of the hot sauce they topped it with than a marinated meat. So disappointing after shelling out $160 for something so bland. We all got about halfway thru the burritos then chucked them. Will never order breakfast burritos from here again. Service was fast and the place is nice. Just need to add more of that Latin flavor we've grown to know. That's my 2 cents and I'm sticking to it E-YUCK to their breakfast burritos.

A hole in the wall type of restaurant, it's unassuming from the outside, located in the middle of a…read morestrip mall out of the way in San Mateo. When you walk in, you place your order directly with the cashier. If dining in, they will provide you with a basket of chips and you choose from an open table. The booths are a bit cramped with no space at all between yourself and the table but comfortable enough otherwise. There is a self service salsa bar in the corner - we really liked the creamy green salsa. Had just a slight kick but my 3 and 5 year old both loved it. I got a taco salad which is served in a taco bowl with all the ingredients of a super burrito, minus rice and cheese. It was very good, but the bottom of the shell gets really soggy so you can really just eat the top of the shell where it's still crispy. The rest of the family got super burritos and were very happy - the meat was crispy in some parts and moist/soft in other parts and the ratio of the other ingredients were perfect to complement the protein. Everyone left full and happy. Don't forget to get a sweet, cool, refreshing horchata drink to help wash down your meal!

My friend from out of town was visiting and we couldn't decide on food, so I picked this place…read moreagain. This time on Door Dash, it was clear one fish taco was specified (or maybe we didn't notice last time). I thought the taco was good, but my second taco completely fell apart. The relleno burrito was HUGE. The super burrito was also big, but not as big. Horchata was also large and tasted fine - definitely fresh milk was used :)

Any Mexican restaurant that has a self-serve salsa bar and still does unlimited chips (far too rare…read morethese days) is off to a great start in my books. Got the grilled chicken regular burrito, and oh man was it good. The seasoning/light sauce or whatever was with it was fantastic. Special shout-out to the tortilla as well.

Overall 2.5 stars…read more We ordered takeout, you can order via phone or at the counter inside, it's pretty straightforwar. And the customer service was good. Just a heads up though, the place itself can get pretty loud if you're dining in. They do have a chips and salsa bar, which is a nice touch. The highlight for me was the homemade chips, those were really good, crispy and delicious. Unfortunately, the salsa was pretty salty, and the food itself leaned the same way. Both the grilled chicken burrito and the carnitas enchiladas were overly salty to the point where it took away from the flavors (the rice flavor was good, and if they reduce the salt, their food would be delicious as I can see why this spot is popular). I was disappointed as I really have been wanting to try this spot.

Great salsa bar with chips that come with your meal…read more Good food and great value for money. Light lunch, get 2 tacos. Hungrier? Get 3 or 4, you won't regret it Had carne asada and cabeza street tacos which come with salsa, onion, cilantro (get your own limes at the salsa bar) proteins are packed on top and you won't leave hungry. True love Salsas are kept on ice and are freshly made, fresh tortilla chips are restocked promptly. The orange one is hot hot hot, just the way u like. Order at the window and enjoy at the provided seats if you like.

This place is a local gem! We live within walking distance…read moreand will definitely be coming here more often. Prices are super fair. Service is super friendly and quick! Inside is always clean and kinda cozy. You can tell this place is well-loved by locals. The salsa bar is loaded (the light green, creamier sauce is bomb....idk what it is haha). The meat has good char and flavor. My go-to is the al pastor torta: amazing price for the size and very yummy!

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.

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.

El Charrito has some of the best Mexican food in the Bay Area. As a new resident of San Carlos, I…read morefeel so lucky to live nearby and ever since I ordered their Super Burrito via DoorDash, I was hooked. Their red sauce is delicious and their green sauce is unique and really puts their food over the top. I'm happily enjoying working my way through their menu at about one order a week or every 2 weeks but it is such a special treat. Their tortillas are home made and everything so far is so flavorful. Truly recommend their burritos w/ red sauce as well as their cerviche tostada. Even the breakfast burrito is great. Lastly, I really appreciate that their burritos aren't painfully huge or packed with dry filler.

Nice friendly guys at this spot Parking is pretty bad, only…read morea few spots to park in their lot, but no worries, pop around the block and you'll find some street parking Tacos are modestly priced, 3,25/taco whatever proteins you want Tacos are on the smaller street taco side. Small tortilla, but lots of meats Next time will try the ceviche, looks very legit

I was in the mood for some street tacos and this was the highest rated place around. And now I know…read morewhy! It is a truck, but has a consistent set up in this parking lot. There was no one else there when I arrived around 8pm on a weeknight. They have the typical mexican fare on the menu and I got a burrito and some carne asada tacos. The food was ready pretty quicky and even though they had some tables set up there, it was too cold so I took it back to my hotel 10 minutes away. The food was still piping hot and the meat was amazing! You could really taste the smoke and that's what did it for me. The size of the burrito was huge and I couldn't finish it, shifting my focus on the tacos as those were better. They come with cilantro and onions and packed with limes, but you need to grab your own salsa before you go from their salsa bar. I highly recommend this place!

We found this place since it was near the Costco we were headed to while visiting my nephew…read more Literally in the parking lot. The reviews looked good so we decided to make a stop. Pleasantly surprised by what we would find. My nephew asked if the beef tongue was good but they weren't understanding so we just ordered one. He also got a carne asada taco and I got a mulita. They have a sala bar with cucumbers/radish, pickled onion and salsas. I had to try them all. They call you when it's ready. The beef tongue looked very interesting so we were skeptical about it. But after trying it, we were pleasantly surprised and he enjoyed it the most of the 2 tacos he got. The multia was only grilled on 1 side and the other tortilla was just slapped on top. All the other places we go to they grill both sides. It did have a nice cheese layer on it though. Good but would have preferred both sides grilled. Salas were good as well. I didn't get my receipt though but oh well. SYOY!

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!!!!