Great food experience. Service was amazing and everything was clean. Workers were very kind.read more

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

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!

Some how this place has 4 stars on yelp? Someone needs to explain this to me using small simple…read morewords so I can understand. Food- not good they have all the ingredients, but would it kill them to season their food. A little salt maybe while your cook. I had the torta con papas. Carne asada was not seasoned, it was just meat, avocado, tomato and lettuce, once I added salt, jalapeños and a little salsa it actually tasted like something. In all honesty I can't go back nor would I recommend it to my friends and if your Mexican and you like it que vergüenza. One star because they have free refills.

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.

I ordered a super Carnitas burrito to go. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. They even…read moreasked if I like my Carnitas crispy to specially prepare it for me. There is a salsa bar with a variety of options, including fresh lime, which I love! I thought the burrito was excellent. It was a very nice portion with great ratios of toppings to meat. The carnitas was perfectly crispy, moist with great flavor. I was really impressed and would definitely return to try different items!

I've been coming here for about 5 years since I moved from SF. I love this place. The prices are…read morefair, the service is always friendly, the food is always fresh and I've never had a mistake on my order. As everyone probably knows the food scene is not as good on the mid peninsula in comparison to SF or SJ. Less options and not as competitive of a market. Having said that El Maguey has always been super consistent and I would recommend anyone that is looking for an SF style burrito (i used to go to Guadalajara on mission) while in San Carlos give El Maguey a shot.

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.

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.

Graduation party for our grandkids today. Food was delicious and ready as requested with short…read morenotice. We appreciate all the effort and food quality! Thanks!

It's 4:23pm. BTS concert is supposed to start at 7pm but you just arrived to the hotel, checked-in,…read moreand need to quickly fuel up as quickly and as safely as possible (safely meaning: choosing a food that won't give you any digestive issues for the rest of the night). I first drove to Paik's noodles that was recommended by the front desk of my hotel but walked in and got sent away due to them being on break between lunch and dinner. I got in my car and started driving and noticed El Charrito to my right, I immediately parked and rushed inside and ordered two asada tacos and torta asada. Let me just tell you, they were SO GOOD! I've heard of the Bay Area having not so great Mexican food but this place definitely was the exception. I might even want to say that it's the best Mexican I've had in the Bay.

I love traveling to the area for work, mostly for the diverse food options. Street tacos are always…read morea good choice. The food wasn't salty, which I very much appreciated

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!