This place is well located which is great. I brought a guest from SoCal and we were disappointed with the food.
80sBaybe
Mason Food Review: La Corneta Taqueria – The Best Mexican Food in San Carlos
If you're on the hunt for authentic, mouthwatering Mexican food in the Bay Area, La Corneta Taqueria in San Carlos is an absolute must-visit. From the moment you walk through the door, you're greeted with warm hospitality and the unmistakable aroma of freshly grilled meats and hand-prepared ingredients.
🌮 The Food: Let’s get straight to it—the tacos are fire. Whether you go for carnitas, carne asada, or the flavorful al pastor, every bite hits with bold, perfectly seasoned flavors. Their burritos are massive, packed with tender meat, fluffy rice, creamy beans, and just the right amount of salsa. The shrimp and fish tacos? Next level. Fresh, zesty, and cooked just right.
🌯 Don’t skip:
The super burrito (loaded and layered like a dream)
Chips & salsa bar (fresh, with multiple spicy options)
The quesadilla suiza (cheesy, crispy edges—total comfort food)
🤝 Customer Service: This place doesn’t just serve great food—they treat you like family. The staff is friendly, fast, and always ready to offer a recommendation or customize your order. They keep the place clean, the line moving, and the vibes positive even during busy lunch rushes.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ La Corneta Taqueria isn’t just one of the best spots in San Carlos—it’s one of the best taquerias in the entire Bay. It’s the kind of place you keep coming back to because they do everything right: flavor, portions, price, and service.
📍 Location: Downtown San Carlos – walkable, family-friendly, and always buzzing.
The food was wonderful! So flavorful and huge portions.
Jim Kler
Great waitress, checking on our needs.Hot delicious food fresh from the kitchen.very clean restaurant.
John Layne
I was visiting San Francisco and looking for a place to get some great authentic Mexican food and Tacos. Do not pass on this place. The food is absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. Indoor and outdoor seating plus a full bar. You can't go wrong
Desani Redmond
Friendly bartender
Janna Glaze
I had high expectations for La Corneta Taqueria, but unfortunately it didn’t quite deliver. The burrito I ordered was mostly tortilla with just a small amount of meat, rice, and beans—and it ended up being quite greasy overall. The one positive is that the prices are very affordable (I paid $13 plus tip), but honestly, I wouldn’t mind spending a bit more for a burrito that’s better quality and more satisfying.
Carl Bredl
This place is solid. I like the Super Nachos w Camarones and Carne Asada. Wash them down with a double Patron Silver Margarita...Ahhh. Happy Friday!
Delia Molina
Disappointed that their super fish taco has gone down in quality. Used to be my fav.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jennifer Pribble
Large menu and great prices. Indoor and outdoor seating with table service or order at the counter to go. There's also a full bar. On warm days, the windows open up to the outside. It can get noisy during peak hours especially if there's a game on but it's a fun atmosphere. Service is always good.
Very rude staff. I am not sure why the staff feels like its alright to order from other restaurants and yell at the staff.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
K L
Best Mexican food in the Bay Area. Period.
Wheelchair accessibility: No change of grade.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak
S SS
Wish I spoke Spanish. I went with my friends and the experience was definitely enhanced when you go with local speakers. That is not to say it is bad when you don't speak Spanish, but rather it is six stars if you speak it and are obviously polite and friendly.
Doors open and close with a smile.
I love the consistency and freshness of the material from La Corneta. Definitely one of my go to taquerias.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Supasox
Ate here twice during our recent trip to the Bay Area. It's a shame we don't have anywhere like this in the UK. The food is delicious - and reasonably priced too. The only downside is we found it hard to find parking nearby.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hasan Ahmed
Kid-friendliness: They have kids menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Fish Nachos, Refried, Wet Burrito Split in Half
This place is well located which is great. I brought a guest from SoCal and we were disappointed with the food.
Mason Food Review: La Corneta Taqueria – The Best Mexican Food in San Carlos
If you're on the hunt for authentic, mouthwatering Mexican food in the Bay Area, La Corneta Taqueria in San Carlos is an absolute must-visit. From the moment you walk through the door, you're greeted with warm hospitality and the unmistakable aroma of freshly grilled meats and hand-prepared ingredients.
🌮 The Food:
Let’s get straight to it—the tacos are fire. Whether you go for carnitas, carne asada, or the flavorful al pastor, every bite hits with bold, perfectly seasoned flavors. Their burritos are massive, packed with tender meat, fluffy rice, creamy beans, and just the right amount of salsa. The shrimp and fish tacos? Next level. Fresh, zesty, and cooked just right.
🌯 Don’t skip:
The super burrito (loaded and layered like a dream)
Chips & salsa bar (fresh, with multiple spicy options)
The quesadilla suiza (cheesy, crispy edges—total comfort food)
🤝 Customer Service:
This place doesn’t just serve great food—they treat you like family. The staff is friendly, fast, and always ready to offer a recommendation or customize your order. They keep the place clean, the line moving, and the vibes positive even during busy lunch rushes.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
La Corneta Taqueria isn’t just one of the best spots in San Carlos—it’s one of the best taquerias in the entire Bay. It’s the kind of place you keep coming back to because they do everything right: flavor, portions, price, and service.
📍 Location: Downtown San Carlos – walkable, family-friendly, and always buzzing.
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The food was wonderful! So flavorful and huge portions.
Great waitress, checking on our needs.Hot delicious food fresh from the kitchen.very clean restaurant.
I was visiting San Francisco and looking for a place to get some great authentic Mexican food and Tacos. Do not pass on this place. The food is absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. Indoor and outdoor seating plus a full bar. You can't go wrong
Friendly bartender
I had high expectations for La Corneta Taqueria, but unfortunately it didn’t quite deliver. The burrito I ordered was mostly tortilla with just a small amount of meat, rice, and beans—and it ended up being quite greasy overall. The one positive is that the prices are very affordable (I paid $13 plus tip), but honestly, I wouldn’t mind spending a bit more for a burrito that’s better quality and more satisfying.
This place is solid. I like the Super Nachos w Camarones and Carne Asada. Wash them down with a double Patron Silver Margarita...Ahhh. Happy Friday!
Disappointed that their super fish taco has gone down in quality. Used to be my fav.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Large menu and great prices. Indoor and outdoor seating with table service or order at the counter to go. There's also a full bar. On warm days, the windows open up to the outside. It can get noisy during peak hours especially if there's a game on but it's a fun atmosphere. Service is always good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very rude staff. I am not sure why the staff feels like its alright to order from other restaurants and yell at the staff.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Best Mexican food in the Bay Area. Period.
Wheelchair accessibility: No change of grade.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak
Wish I spoke Spanish. I went with my friends and the experience was definitely enhanced when you go with local speakers. That is not to say it is bad when you don't speak Spanish, but rather it is six stars if you speak it and are obviously polite and friendly.
Doors open and close with a smile.
I love the consistency and freshness of the material from La Corneta. Definitely one of my go to taquerias.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ate here twice during our recent trip to the Bay Area. It's a shame we don't have anywhere like this in the UK. The food is delicious - and reasonably priced too. The only downside is we found it hard to find parking nearby.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kid-friendliness: They have kids menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Fish Nachos, Refried, Wet Burrito Split in Half
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