11 Best Fast Food Restaurants in San Mateo

Potato Guys Fast Food • $
251 S B St, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

New Orleans Style Chicken Wings 6 Pieces
Original Fries with Cheese
Waffle Fries
Cheese Fries
Curly Fries

“I'm not a local of the area. Was just walking around and stumbled upon this place. As a Filipino and if you love Potato Corner, then this place I can recommend.

I got the large bucket fries cheddar cheese flavor and a Pepsi. I enjoyed it.

I assume they specialize in mostly fries but I saw on the menu they serve burgers as well. (Have not tried yet)

They have indoor seating up the stairs that looks like it could seat approx. 20 people, or up to 8 groups/party, or they have 8 tables.
They also have outdoor settings but I didn't see umbrellas for the sun.

Overall I'll comeback again when I get a chance.“

4.1 Good129 Reviews
San Mateo Onigilly Japanese • $
670 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Rice Bowl with Spicy Miso Beef Miso Nasu Eggplant and Spicy Shrimp
Tempura Murasaki IMO Purple Yam
Chicken Katsu Curry Onigilly
Chicken Teriyaki Onigilly
Onigilly Family Meal
Miso Soup Set with
Tempura Purple Yam
Teriyaki Chicken
Bento Set with
Hijiki Seaweed

“Awesome place for a quick snack. Super easy to order on the app and have ready in minutes. Never disappoints. Its a little dreary when you walk inside but other than that the place is great. I'm sure it's more bustling during a weekday lunch time, just never been there around that time“

4.5 Superb54 Reviews
Taqueria Ixpalino Sinaloa Fast Food •
800 Monte Diablo Ave, San Mateo
4.8 Superb9 Reviews
antojitos salvadorenos el torogoz Fast Food • $
2992 E Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo

“A quaint food truck that is small in size and big in flavor. This is my official favorite food truck in San Mateo. The food was cooked to order, piping hot and flavorful. I had a lorco pupusa plate and it was phenomenal the masa was thin and well cooked, the filling was delicious. I literally inhaled my plate. I will go back tomorrow to post photos and because I need to try more of the lovely lady's food.“

4.8 Superb9 Reviews
Ben's Fast Food Health Food • $
66 21st Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Pork Shoulder Hearty Bowl
Pork Shoulder Mixed Bowl
Wagyu Beef Mixed Bowl

“I had the Chicken Mix Bowl with the smokey chipotle sauce and it was AMAZING. I am allergic to dairy, gluten, and soy so being able to not worry about that with my meal was so nice. I also have ARFID (avoidant restrictive food intake disorder) and have a really hard with certain textures, usually chicken is really hard for me to eat but I had no issues with this chicken!! The texture was consistent all the way through, pulled apart really easily, and was just overall amazing. The portions are really good and the food is very flavorful. I'm really happy with my meal. Thank you guys for the amazing food. I highly recommend this place!!“

4.2 Good37 Reviews
EL QUETZAL (COMIDA GUATEMALTECA) Fast Food • $
19 S Delaware St, San Mateo

“Regularly ride by the truck and always see at least one customer. Decided to stop by. Ordered the Chile Relleno plate over rice, frijoles and macaroni salad. Added a hot chocolate drink. If your Spanish isn't up to par, the clerk also speaks English. The meal was excellent, the beans didn't taste like they contained lard, the rice was fluffy and flavored with a stock, the macaroni salad cooked just right and the stuffed ground meat chile relleno was greaseless and tasted homemade.Well return to try the rellenitos, and hilochas.GREAT job guys“

4.7 Superb3 Reviews
Taco Bell Fast Food • $
1975 S El Camino Real, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Enchilada Grande Burrito
Fiery Doritos Locos Tacos
Mtn Dew Baja Blast Freeze
Naked Chicken Chalupa
Ground Beef Burrito
Cantina Chicken Bowl
Breakfast Burrito
Burrito Supreme
Hot Sauce Packet
Mexican Pizza

“I've been an avid Taco Bell eater and this place didn't disappoint. Coming from the San Mateo fair, we were hungry and ate some here—fast service with music and a few people around 3pm on Sunday. We gave them special instructions and they listened! I'm glad because we have an order tailored to what we like, and they make it to our liking for which we are very thankful for. Would recommend for those who are passing by and want tacos.“

3.3 Good53 Reviews
Taco Bell Fast Food • $
500 E 4th Ave, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese
Three Cheese Nacho Grande Burrito
Crunchy Tacos Supreme
Nachos Supreme
Quesadilla
Soft Taco

“Open late and fast service, as you would expect from a taco bell. They now have two auto service kiosks for ordering at that feel fairly removed and not welcoming, but that seems to be the standard of all fast food places now to have these. The food was not great, but as you would expect from a taco bell. Prices are very cheap for the area.“

3.3 Good39 Reviews
Wetzel's Pretzels Pretzels • $
60 31st Ave Space #1040, San Mateo

“Super Unprofessional more than 30 mins to closing time they turnin down purchases like they ran out of product when they just being lazy and dont wanna make more Went back a few days later to see they fixed the issue in regards to being short on product they had a very large supply of product ready for sale and were very polite and gave great service so big ups to the employees at this location for turnin it around so quickly definitely my new favorite Wetzel’s now“

3.5 Good11 Reviews
McDonald's Fast Food • $
1420 El Camino Real, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Burger King Chicken Nuggets
Mcflurry with Oreo Cookies
Quarter Pounder Hamburger
Sausage Mcmuffin with Egg
McDonald's Big Mac
Chicken Mcnuggets
World Famous Fries
Cheeseburger
Egg Mcmuffin
French Fries

“I ordered on Uber eats so I can’t account for the service and atmosphere, but the food was the best I’ve ever had from any McDonald’s chain. The chicken nuggets were perfectly chicken-nugget, the fries had the perfect crisp-to-chew ratio, and my drink was so cold and refreshing. Love it!“

3.1 Average91 Reviews
Jersey Mike's Subs Sandwich Shop • $
2925 S El Camino Real, San Mateo

Customers` Favorites

Turkey and Provolone
Italian Sandwich
Cheesesteak
Tuna Fish
Chips
Mike

“Accidental Visit Turned Into a New Favorite!
I stopped by Jersey Mike’s by mistake—I was actually looking for Subway but ended up in their parking lot. I decided to give it a try, and I’m so glad I did!

The team was super friendly, and while they had fewer ingredient options than Subway, everything was incredibly fresh and clean. I ordered a wheat turkey sandwich in the “giant” size, and it did not disappoint! The meat and bread were both delicious, and they definitely give you more turkey than Subway does.

The overall experience, from the welcoming staff to the high-quality food, was great. I’ve officially found a new favorite sandwich spot!“

3.6 Good59 Reviews

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