31 Best Mexican Restaurants in San Mateo

“Still the best kept secret in San Mateo. I’m moving tomorrow and this food is what I’m going to miss the most. The portions are generous, the price is affordable, the service can’t be beat. Cash only. Small parking lot. Family owned and operated. The carne asada is delicious! Actually I haven’t had a bad meal here. Take away is available. You won't be disappointed . Skip the la cumbre and pancho villa. Come get the best!“

“Best Chile Verde I have had in years! Excellent food, friendly staff, and pleasant setting.“

“Do you love going to Flavortown? How about dreaming with your eyes open? Then try these birria tacos. The first time I had it was from leftovers that my daughter brought home for lunch. Then I drove from Oakley to San Mateo to have them fresh. It was AMAZING! They provide extra stuff to add to the tacos, but it honestly didn’t need them. The meat was so tender & flavorful that I had to close my eyes so I could fully appreciate the taste. Then I added the extras one by one & it tasted like a new taco each time. I know it seems like I’m exaggerating, but it’s really that good! My only wish is that they had seating nearby & a second location closer to Oakley.“

“Been going to Charlie's for a while. They're a good Mexican restaurant and represent the Bay well, in regards to quality inexpensive food.

Vegetarian options: If you can't do a bean and 'cheese' burrito try their veggie, or bean and rice burrito.“

“I loved Los Moreno restaurant, their food is very delicious. On different occasions I had their enchiladas, chilaquiles, fish tacos and burritos! ??My favorite is the shrimp super burrito!!! ? ?Los Moreno restaurant is a must try! Very kind people work here ?“

“Best Chile Verde I have had in years! Excellent food, friendly staff, and pleasant setting.“

“Small interior but good flavor. Huge portions. Fast service. Budget friendly.“

“Me encanto les pedí un pastelito para mi niño y ellos le cantaron las mañanitas .no lo esperaba me gustó mucho!!!“

“Fun place for a meal. I enjoy the chicken Milanese sandwich with the garlic aioli. Staff is friendly and helpful. Next time I'm going to try something different just to get better acquainted with Cuban cuisine. Thank you, Miss Martinez!“

“Really, really nice people. Ordered three vampiros de birria and a horchata. The order came with a spicy consume for dipping, a roasted chilli pepper, an orange sauce as a topping and slices of radish. Beware, the salsa is hot and I loved it. Don't let the gas station setting next door put you off, I throughly enjoyed this meal.“

“Food delicious and authentic“

“Great food menu & fast service“

“Food was great. Filled with fantastic flavors. The restaurant has a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Vegetarian options: Many great options to choose from. From a burrito, enchiladas, or the bowls.

Kid-friendliness: Has many great food for kids. The quesadilla was great as well a the enchiladas.“

“I was in love with the first bite. Their Birria tacos will keep me coming back. It was so flavorful. The people are friendly. They explained the food and made great recommendations. The place is clean. 3 on the atmosphere only because it's not a linen type of restaurant. I would recommend going to my friend because yummy.“

“L verdd q todo es súper rrica la comida y la atención es muy buena“

“Hadn’t been here in nearly 30 years, we moved to Seattle, but back for vacation. Had to have the Cancun platter. Just like I remembered!!“

“This is my favorite spot for Mexican style seafood aka mariscos! So fresh and amazing ceviche and aguachile! The shrimp are just as amazing!“

“I just bought a Horchata today from this taqueria!!!! Mind you, the best horchata ever that almost taste like cinnamon and coconut milk together. They are not too sweet at all which i love!!!!! Because i dont like my horchata too sweet and too much sugar.

Best Horchata I’ve tried!!!! ❤️❤️“

“Each meal I’ve had here has been consistently fresh and well-prepared. Did I mention delicious? The staff is friendly and attentive.“

“Excellent Cadillac margaritas!! Service and food is always great.“

“They are actually open after the listed closing time but they move the truck and park near the Safeway at Delaware and Peninsula instead. They're usually there from like 6PM to 9PM I thinkThe menu only lists res, chivo, and pollo as options but they also do all the other regular taqueria meats as wellGreat food, the super burritos and super quesadillas are unbelievably gigantic 5/5“

“Yes I highly recommend it. satisfying“

“This food truck is one of the best tasting authentic Mexican food out there. The prices are also do reasonable. I just wish they were available on doordash or ubereats. Guarantee they'd get so much more business if so cause I'd order from there all the time if there was delivery!! This really is better than 90% of Mexican restaurants around!!“

“Ordered here from DoorDash and I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and flavor of my food. I got the tofu bowl and everything tasted fresh. I get nervous when ordering food for delivery but I would definitely order here again. I wanted to try the smoothie but wasn’t sure if they put it in a sealed bag or what, I’ll try that next time.

Dietary restrictions: Vegan friendly“

“Great job on the hand made tortilla“

“First of all, this was my first visit to this place. The cashier was fantastic. He is probably the owner of this place. It was on a Thursday during a two day rainy weather storm. I walked in at 11am and I was the only customer. The guy was super kind and the food was beyond good. I ordered a carnitas super burrito. He then told me about salsas in the beverage refrigerator. It was in little Togo cups. I grabbed one of each. One Pico De Gallo, one mild Red and one hot Red. I raved about the hot red and he said it is made fresh daily and that it is made with Habanero peppers. It had black pieces in the salsa which is probably from Roasting the peppers. The taste was so so good with the tortilla chips. Those also looked homemade.To drink I had the Aqua Frescas which was self serve. I helped myself to a refill for the road. I am not sure if that is allowed but no one stopped me.Last, the same cashier also made a point to remember not only my first name that he said several times during our conversation but on the way out as I said goodbye, he said Goodbye Mr. Garcia! This is a man who knows how to be a good business man but makes you feel like you are the most important person in the room.Several people came in after me and he knew them all. Everyone talked with him like they have known him for years. During my next visit through town, I will stop by again. This time, I will ask him his name and remember it because he means that much to me now. Cannot wait to return.“

“Finally!!!! Great authentic Mexican antojitos in San Mateo!!!! I came here two days in a row because my mouth, my belly and my brain are very happy!!! Trust me, sign up for the points because you'll be back!!! Prefer something healthy, get a juice, green, carrot and other nice available. I wish the place was larger, but the food is amazing!!!“

“We had red sangria, delicious seafood salad in a tostada shell, chicken enchilada, beef taco, chicken taco combo plate(not pictured) and fried ice cream in a tostada shell. It was so good like everything else we had before.“

“Amazing food. i can't believe i've passed this truck so many times intrigued and never stopped until today. Ordered the filete de pescado plate, 8 carne asada tacos and a carne asada super burrito. everything was good. my 3 year old ate two tacos and frijoles.I wanted to mention that the location is weird but.. lots of people were stopping by after i ordered. that's how i know it's good. thank you to the ladies working the truck and so nice ?!! we will be back!“

“Love this place. Friends love this place. Husband loves this place. I always get the sopes. Carne asada. They are always good. Husband gets the chimichanga. It’s so good!! Best thing is they’ve been making great food for years. We are on our 12th year coming here. Also the chile rellenos are excellent. And I love the salsa bar.“