50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Stanford

“The burrito was okay. The good is the size — it’s pretty big. The bad part is the taste for me. The chicken had too much BBQ sauce and wasn’t fresh I think. I didn’t finish it because it was very mid. Nachos were good. I think if you are in between choices at that place, get something but burrito because my colleagues got other food and liked it more.“

“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“

“Came into Ray’s for the first time. Ordered the Cubano sandwich and it was large portions , full of meat and good. French fries were extra crispy. My coworker ordered the quesadillas and said they were good. Food came out very fast. Plenty of seating. Overall good choice.“

“Amazing food and excellent service - highly recommend“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Hole in the wall Mexican with a mol`e sauce that is fantastic. I always go for a taco salad with carnitas. Guacamole can be done to taste jalapeno wise. Family run and they are lovely. Spanish language tv inside, nice garden to sit in outside“

“Very friendly always buy my tamales there“

“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“

“Have been regularly going to this taco truck for 2-3 years now. Their food quality is amazing and has consistently impressed me. Definitely a fan of both their red and green sauces, but personally love the red sauce the most. The family that runs the truck is very friendly welcoming! Highly recommend the vegetarian burritos and quesadillas“

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

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

“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.“

“Food is delicious!! 10/10. Had a super burrito that was amazing. Very flavorfull. Had 4 tacos 2-barbacoa meat was so tender. 2-alpastor meat had flavor and texture. Had one of the best horchata drinks. Jamaica was very refreshing with perfect sweetness. Highly recommend!!“

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

“este es lo mejor de lo que probado la recomiendo por editor de facebook el bagabundo i ueces el cobi 19 i Rigoberto Muñoz ochoa ide las páginas del amor de mi vid“

“The flavors are amazing. Great quality!“

“Kindest family-owned business with excellent reasonably priced Mexican food. We’ve been coming here for 15 years and my kids are raised on their food. Unlike many places that up charge for chips and salsa, they have kept the salsa bar free — it’s so good that I would pay. I think there’s now 8 salsas with plenty of fresh radish, lime, and jalapeño. We never go anywhere else. Favorites: kids pollo asado plate, tacos/burritos, and chicken nachos. Excellent beans and rice and lovely trays for catering, too.“

“Local mex restaurant. They also have a food truck that's goes around.
Try the fajita quesadilla.
They fry a whole corn tortilla as their chips with bean/chorizo dip.
Lots of sauces to choose from at the sauce counter.“

“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.“

“Walked over from my hotel during a business trip. Unassumingly in a strip mall, the inside is bright and colorfully decorated. The margarita was very tasty - I'm not sure what was added beyond the usual recipe, but it had something extra and was delicious. The enchiladas and relleno were also tasty and the servings were large - I was too stuffed for dessert. Did see a number of tables with happy young kids, so I assume the kids' menu is good too.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“Having a restaurant focused on corn is a novel idea. Food is good, sometimes spicy, and ask for more spice if you need it, and it's easy to be gluten-free here if you need that, and vegetarian if you need that. This is a small place, kind of a lunch spot and a take-away place.“

“Lowest priced taco truck in Mountain View. Fast service, accept Zelle and major credit cards. Accept phone orders, great tasting food. As of 7/3/2025, they moved locations and are now near the corner of Latham St. and Showers Dr. Across from Target and DMV.“

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

“The best Al pastor I’ve had in the Bay Area! I’m from LA and miss the street tacos at every corner but this place definitely scratches that itch. They grill their burritos and fill them with the perfect amount of each ingredient. I keep coming back!“

“Great food at reasonable prices..great selection..friendly folks..“

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

“Man, this place just keeps getting better!! The atmosphere is wonderful, the staff feel like your friends, and the food is the best! I’ve tried almost everything on the menu and it’s all delicious, the chile relleno holds a special place in my heart. No one makes a chile relleno as good as casa lupe! Their margaritas also a great addition, perfect after a long work week! Definition of a locals spot.“

“Beautiful place, nice service! It’s my first this place,maybe soon again!“

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

“Everything here is good but I have to say the Huevos Ranchero and the birria tacos are the best on planet earth. The handmade tortillas are absolutely delicious. The young lady who works at the front is so kind and has a warm welcoming personality. I live in Sunnyvale but I try and eat here any time I'm in the area.“

“The food itself was good, but the dine-in experience was a bit disappointing. Since there seems to be an extra charge to eat in, I was expecting the food to be served on proper plates. Instead, it was given on a paper plate inside a takeout bag, which felt more like a to-go order. Hopefully this is something they can improve to better match the dine-in pricing and experience.“

“I'm gonna really regret letting everyone know about one of my favorite spots cuz then it's gonna be popular, BUT I can't hide this one, not only do I want to see their business thrive, but I have to tell the community about the savings to be had with this place. In a world 🌎 full of 75 dollars for 2 burger meals, we have La Mexiqueña, I can get 2 Super quesadilla plates, it's called Super Quesadilla on the menu but trust me, it's a plate, you get your delicious authentic rice and beans, your yummy salad with avocado, lettuce and tomatoes, and a big ol' quesadilla with your meat (or no meat) choice, it comes with corn or flour tortilla, the corn tortilla one is aaaamaaazing. Big slices of quesadilla loaded with cheese also. So let me tell you, I got 2 of those orders okay, plus a tall size Mexican Coke... 34 bucks, ahahahahaha, 34 bucks!!!! And it filled us uP! Gracias La Mexiqueña, keep up the amazing work 👏“

“buenísimo 👍lo recomiendo 💯💯💯“

“Excelente atención los tacos 🌮 de pastor y zuadero riquísimo el agua de horchata riquísima 100%recomendado“

“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.“

“This is the first time I have ordered food from here. My daughter had recommended it so I thought I would give it a try. I ordered a shrimp taco. It was really good! It was generously packed that I had to use a spoon to eat my taco. It was so full that I was unable to fold into a taco shape. I will definitely be returning.“

“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.“

“This carne asada is the best I've had in a long time, plenty of flavor. The carnitas are on point as well, not burnt and not too greasy. I stopped by on a whim and I do NOT have any regrets. Highly recommended. Literally my new go to spot....edit... Fyi. It's across the CVS since Google seems to have changed the location pin for the taco truck for some odd reason to next to the tandoori pizza place. I told someone about it and they couldn't find it.“

“Very good drinks fun atmosphere“