50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Stanford

“Met up with some friends in Palo Alto and stopped by The Treehouse while walking around Stanford University on a Sunday. Such a perfect spot because they have a little bit of everything, so everyone could find something they liked. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was casual and fun, and it was the perfect stop during a beautiful day exploring the Stanford campus. Definitely a great place to grab a bite if you’re in the area!“

“By far my favorite place to eat on campus, if not in all of Palo Alto. For how affordable it is, the quantity and quality of food you get is unparalleled. My favorite items are the chicken burrito bowl, the Aztec salad, and the pastrami banh mi, all of which are between $11 and $12 after tax. Oftentimes, one burrito bowl will last me lunch and dinner. The staff is great and incredibly efficient. When you order a burrito bowl, you will literally get it 20 seconds later.

Vegetarian options: You can customize any menu item to be vegetarian“

“It's inside the building for graduate students to meet and attend certain activities. They offer a variety of food with reasonable prices. There's no table service. After done eating, you need to bring your own plates to the collection trays. Good place to grab something if you're on campus but too far away from the tresiddor union. There are not many places open on weekends. This is one of those.“

“Amazing food and excellent service - highly recommend“

“Best tacos in Mountain view right now, I order cabeza and chorizo and add pineapple there are too good I have to stop by twice a week sometimes, the chicken tacos are also good, I call ahead because they get very busy and also because I call at the last minute.

Los mejores tacos ahorita en Mountain View

It is a gas station with limited parking there ara a couple of tables and chairs but it's mostly to go.

The green salsa is the best, super spicy if you don't like spicy don't even try that one, the one on the top right corner is the nonspicy.“

“I love Cuco’s!! All women staff. They do everything right.“

“Auténtica, comida mexicana, donde Leti aparato paladar ven y prueba nuestro rico variedad de platillo 🌮🌮🌮“

“The portions are large and cooked with love. Everything on the menu is fantastic. The staff is friendly and actually cares about their customers. A really fantastic secret little jewel to go enjoy“

“Got a burrito was really good. Our server , Sylvia recommended a margarita…it was great. So…great food, great drinks and great service.“

“One of the best veggie burritos. For many places veggie burritos is an afterthought but not this place. They put avocado, beans, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, etc. and the combination tastes great. Also it's a nice food truck with cute tables on the side.“

“★★★★★

Simply Sabor is a fantastic place for a delicious and memorable meal! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, with generous portions and wonderful seasoning. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere made the experience even more enjoyable. Everything was excellent from start to finish. Definitely a five-star spot—I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Amazing place to spend time with family! The patio is beautiful, it feels like you’re dining in your own garden. The food is absolutely delicious, and the prices are great too. Stop by and visit this amazing spot. You won’t be disappointed!“

“The food was really very tasty. The staff were very humble and courteous. Food was served in an excellent way.“

“I've been coming here for twenty years!! Always the best food , best staff , drinks and perfect location DT Mountain View. Love this spot! #highlyrecommend“

“Great tacos! The buche, carnitas, and cabeza were all really good (and large/meaty). Each one had a different delightful texture but cabeza was my favorite.... so tender! Fresh salsa bar and free chips are a huge plus. Also the free deep fried jalapenos was a nice touch. Next time I've gotta tried that awesome looking giant fried fish plate.“

“I have never been to this place but every time I am here for work I order it. The super burrito is phenomenal, salsa perfect level of spicy, tortilla chips nice and crispy. As someone from San Antonio Texas I know good Mexican food and this is the best in the bay.“

“Just happened upon Paper Platez, so very glad we did!! Food was phenomenal service was great. It was fun talking to the owners.“

“I loved my experience there - great food and cocktails.“

“I’ve been there a few times and is always very good I highly recommend“

“The food is delicious. The sauces really stand out here at Palo Alto Sol. See my review at EssentialPaloAltoRestaurants.com“

“Great and hopping busy cafe serving excellent Mexican food at decent prices! Tons of construction workers, cyclists and office workers showing how a good Mexican restaurant can be extremely popular! Free water, nice bathroom and decent salsa bar. Service is quick despite being busy!! We had a pork burrito which was very good! Four tables inside and four outside.“

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“Very friendly always buy my tamales there“

“I have been here a couple of times. Today, I asked by an order of three al pastor and one of chorizo. But when paying I did not realized the chorizo one was not included. When received the order I noticed chorizo was missing but was not charged neither. So the person kindly told me no worries I will do it now. And when I was going to pay he was don't worries is ok. This is what i call amazing customer service. When you care your customers this is what you do and guess what I will be back no only because tacos taste great but for that type of service provided to me. Super recommended place.“

“Excellent food. If you're not from the area, it can be difficult to find, especially with confusing directions from both Waze and G maps. We enjoyed the carne asada and the tacos. Wherever I travel I research yelp and Google reviews and this time it was spot on. Great recommendation and we will definitely go back when we visit Bay Area again.“

“The flavors are amazing. Great quality!“

“Can't say enough good about this place. The ladies working remind me of my tia's. Felt like I was eating at a family gathering. The food is delicious. Menudo is authentic and clean with great flavor. Cafe de olla taste like Mex. The kids will also love the new fusion plates. Tacos dorados are a must along with the uchepos!“

“Superb Vacas Fritas! Crispy yet succulent and juicy. Build your own bowls, wraps, and platters is the theme. Loved every bite here. The mojito was very good. Room for improvement would be that they could use a few more beer options. I will be back for more.“

“OMG!! This place rocks in every single way possible! The Staff is always beyond friendly and super kind... and the food is out of this World!! (my fav is the Chili Relleno and my Wife and Son love their Enhilada's!!) - I'd like to give a special shout out to Julio, Caesar, Ricky and the main man himself Rocky!! Just an AMAZING experience here - please go visit if you haven't already“

“Been going here my whole life. We know the family and are very close. Amazing food, amazing service, amazing atmosphere.“

“Just a little hole in the wall but menu is terrific. I almost always order the Havasu Salad; it’s huge and I have to remember to dig way down for the black beans.“

“Husband and wife team are very friendly and take the time to talk to you. Food is very good. I would highly recommend this little restaurant to anyone.“

“We love the vibe of this place, the food, and every person who works there. Miguel, the owner, is always upbeat and welcoming. We can't say enough about him! His wife Angelica and their son Miguel are both friendly and downright lovely.

The staff, Miguel (one more Miguel!) and Pablo, are always there to fill chips and salsa (which is AMAZING) top off drinks, and run food, which is consistently phenomenal. We appreciate that both of them are always there. There has been little or no turnover at this restaurant since they opened, which is always a good sign. The margaritas are next level and the sangria is fabulous! I don't know why it has taken so long for us to leave a review. We eat at Casa Lupe Real at least once a month and have never been disappointed.

Highly, highly recommend!“

“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!!!“

“Got takeout for a family dinner and it was delicious. The burritos were huge and we couldn’t finish them. I would probably order a Baby Burrito next time because they’re so big. The meats were perfectly prepared and very tasty, as were the nachos.“

“great 👍 love grandma's special been going there for years!“

“buenísimo 👍lo recomiendo 💯💯💯“

“We sat outside and enjoyed the carne asada and al pastor tacos. Our order came with chips and salsa verde. Everything was so good! You get so much meat so it’s worth the price. The Al pastor is so delicious and there’s a lot of cut pineapple so you get some in every bite. Will definitely go back!“

“We eat at this restaurant whenever we drive to Mountain View from San Jose. Looks like it got a facelift under the new management, with big TV, sound system and decorations. Now they bring the food to your table. We had Veggie Burrito. The price was very reasonable, the service was quick, the burrito was good size and tasted good. Gabby took our order and she brought the food to our table. She was extremely friendly; she checked with each customers to make sure they are happy with their order. The music was bit loud and she lowered it at our request. This is a good place to go if you want a quick bite, good food at a reasonable price.“

“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.“

“The bistek asado. omg! soooo tender. we ordered it medium. it was perfect. We also ordered the pollo rostisado con mole. it was tender and tasty. Thank you for accommodating us with no reservations. make reservations. place gets packed quick.“

“They ran out of beer and the waiter just ran down the street to get more! Great service!“

“delicious food. very kind staff. will definitely be back.“

“First time in Palo Alto. Had been at Stanford Hospital all day and we were craving tacos. Easy place to find.. Staff was friendly and the food we ordered was yummy!! The large Nachos can feed 2-3 people. As for the tacos, love a taqueria that's not skimpy on the meat! Definitely coming back! 😋“

“Great food and fast friendly service. A great place for burgers.“

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

“Came and got a super burrito and it wasn't bad but I honestly don't remember much about it. They're parked up on the curb where the car wash is so no parking lot but you can park on the street but be careful when crossing because people drive a bit reckless in the area and aren't paying much attention.

I want to come back and try their tacos so may provide an update if I get the chance.“

“I had the chili Verde plate. it was delicious. Will definitely be going back.“

“I saw a worker from another place come back from break holding a churro. I had to ask where, this shop was two doors down. First I ordered the churro and then I saw the fun ice cream varieties. Settled on a refreshing soursop, it had seeds! My friend got a dried fruit and he said that grew on him. There are many other flavors to try next time. Service was nice, there are a couple of tables to sit and eat other snacks that they make as well. PS the churros were OK, crispy and sweet but the middle was not as crispy as fresh out of a fry vat in Mexico.“