34 Best Mexican Restaurants in San Mateo

“Great food an Service. Friendly staff and generous portions.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“The Super Shrimp Burrito is the best thing on the menu, idk what the chef does back there but he’s amazing. I literally come here maybe once every 2-3 weeks just because it’s so good. best thing to do is get chips and put it in the burrito. Fire!!!“

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

“This spot is takeout-only, but honestly the food speaks for itself. I’ve been ordering the chicken ensalada pretty regularly, and it’s become a favorite. The ingredients taste fresh, and I really like the mix of cauliflower, cabbage, and tomatillos. The pulled chicken and tofu options are both great, especially with the green cilantro sauce — that sauce ties everything together.

They only have one dessert, a dark chocolate cashew pudding, but it’s made with clean ingredients and tastes solid without feeling heavy or overly sweet. Another plus: they stay open later than most places in the Bay Area, which makes it a reliable go-to when everything else is closed.

Definitely recommend if you're looking for healthy food that still feels satisfying.“

“Great food. Fantastic value. Don’t tell people, it’s already too popular 😃“

“I only submit reviews in situations where the experience was outside the norm in some way. In this case, the Nachos that I just scarred down might be the best I've ever eaten in my 40 years of life. I wish I took a picture before I started eating them because the chips were stacked really neatly with the toppings on top. It was actually very esthetically pleasing, which I assume probably took some effort. Well, it didn't go unnoticed. Absolutely delicious!!“

“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!!“

“Food delicious and authentic“

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

“los mejores tacos los recomiendo🤤“

“Great food menu & fast service“

“One of the best casual Cuban spots in the bay area & excellent for take-away!

The Ropa Vieja, Bistec and Shrimp Fajitas are all delicious. Plantains are awesome when they're properly roasted/caramelized. Amazing sauces...make sure you try the Guava BBQ and the Guantanamo Sauce.“

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

“great food great atmosphere love the people there and especiallythe food a lot of authenticity and the spices on point highly recommend...5 ⭐“

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

“Ordered California Super Nachos with Cabeza to go ($13.68 after tax), which came with free chips. I will say the fries weren't crispy and the guacamole is watery, but this was phenomenal. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and it came with all three salsas which were great (the spicy one is no joke though). The phone orders cut out a lot and it can be a bit hard if you don't speak Spanish, but just try to speak clearly and it will be fine. Really freaking good stuff for the price point.“

“I purchased the Super Nachos they were great the chips were fresh. The service was good the cook came out to check on me and asked about the food. I was pleased that they were very nice and attentive to their customers. Everyone was friendly and as a customer that is what I enjoyed the most. I've never been to a place where the cooks checked in on me about the food. See my plate below and the portion size was wonderful. I will definitely be returning for a second trip to try other items on the menu.“

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

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

“Great job on the hand made tortilla“

“I recently grabbed lunch at a local taco truck, and the experience was delightful. The carne asada tacos were flavorful, and the spicy salsa added a nice kick. The staff was friendly, making the visit enjoyable. However, the tacos were priced at $3 each, which seemed a bit high for a food truck. Despite this, the quality of the food made it worthwhile“

“A delicious breakfast! I ordered menudo, refried beans with fresh cheese, machaca (shredded dried beef), and my favorite jasmine tea. The prices are very reasonable for the portion sizes. 100% recommended, whether you're looking for a traditional Mexican- Sinaloense breakfast or some delicious seafood. Un desayuno riquísimo en San Mateo. Ordené menudo, frijoles puercos con queso fresco, machaca, y no podía faltar el té de jazmín. Los precios son muy accessibles para las porciones. Recomendados al 100. Ya sea por un desayuno sinaloense tradicional o unos deliciosos mariscos.“

“Great time to get away with your wife“

“Shout out to this wonderful neighborhood spot serving up some great homestyle cuisine. I stopped in for breakfast and ordered chorizo with eggs. Everything was delicious and well seasoned. Fresh salsas and homemade tortillas rounded out the meal. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. If I lived in the neighborhood I would return again and again.“

“I saw this place was 4.1 stars and didn't really have any expectations, but I was hungry and decided to go in. When I entered it was a little awkward at first only one table and I wasn't really greeted when I walked in. I ordered carnitas tacos and a carne asada burrito. The carnitas were juicy and crispy and they put a nice big size portion in the taco. The burrito was full of flavor the meat was well seasoned and the guacamole was really tasty. The lady, who i think was the owner was really nice. Usually when you order nowadays they don't give you tortilla chips anymore and she asked me how many tortilla chips I wanted, so that was cool. Give this okace a try they have great food.“

“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“

“Absolutely amazing experience love their happy hour specialty craft cocktails, the mango margarita w/ spicy rum salt was Top three margaritas all time !!“

“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!!!“

“Amazing food!! Max catered my wedding and it was wonderful!“