Overpriced and not tasty or flavorful food. Got sick after eating a chicken burrito bowl. For being such a prestigious campus you'd think there'd be better food.... read more

Small to large orders. Ordered: - Aztec Salad $7.95 - Burritos x 82 = $532.59 Tina's Travels and Tabloid - Located in the Beckman Center Basement - Great place to go to if you're working on Stanford University campus. - Great and fast service from the guys who work in the back kitchen! - When we order for big parties, they're very timely and efficient. - I usually get their Aztec salad without beans and I wish they would put extra chips, but maybe I'll just ask for that next time. The crunchy chips make it feel like you're not cheating your diet. Haha! - They aren't shy about their avocado so the pricing is about right I think. Sauce on the side, the way I like it. - Will be back soon! read more

Beckman Bistro - a receipt for a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Stanford, California

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I've been here a few times for lunch. There's a few seats inside, but there's plenty of tables on the patio outside. It is hidden away in the Beckman building, but if you ask anyone from the med school, they can definitely direct you. The salads are all right, and the burritos are cheap and HUGE. The Mojado Burrito was too much sauce for me, so I prefer the normal burritos instead. This place has drip coffee and a variety of blends to choose from. I'm not much of a coffee drinker, but many of my friends swear that Beckman has the strongest coffee you can find on campus. Their chai tea is a hit or miss. The other day I got iced chai tea and unfortunately it was very watered down. read more

Beckman Bistro - Mohado steak burrito - Mexican Near Me - Stanford, California

The thing I like most about Beckman is that it's open until 3pm, which is nice when I have to grab a quick/late lunch and still want something "warm." That being said, the most unfortunate thing about Beckman is that they don't actually have a "kitchen" so to speak, and they have to use a microwave to heat everything up. I know a lot of people aren't the biggest fans of this place, but I really don't think it's that bad. Not the best, but still pretty decent. The burritos at Nexus are made with fresher ingredients, but there's not a bad variety at Beckman. If you're feeling particularly hungry, I recommend getting a burrito "mojado style," which basically means that your burrito and chips will be drenched in cheese and salsa and come with a nice dollop of guacamole and sour cream. It's kind of heavy, but usually a mojado burrito will last me for at least 2-2.5 meals. The spicy chicken burrito is not bad either, but definitely spicy. I also quite like the quesadillas, but if you don't specifically ask for them to make it "flat," you'll probably get yours in a wrap, which is kind of interesting. I've also tried the chicken tostada salad, which is not bad, but I've had better. I do however, really like the Aztec salad. Yummy dressing! The people who work here may not come off as the most friendly, but they're speedy with what they do, and if you give them a smile and say thank you, they'll be pleasant enough. tl;dr: Using microwaves to cook food, but still getting things that are fairly tasty? Not bad. read more

Beckman Bistro - Outside of Beckman - Mexican Near Me - Stanford, California

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I've been gong here for years and always enjoy their food. As for the people whining about not wearing gloves would you rather they wear gloves and not change them for hours or just wash their hands occasionally. Just because they are wearing gloves does not mean they practice good hygiene. read more

Spicy chicken burrito, holy moly. The best part: they put little broken pieces of chips in it. Little. Pieces. Of. Chips. Thank you. read more

Nothing much to say.. the food was not very flavorful and the tomato sauce salsa wasn't very good either. Nothing worse than generic Mexican food. read more

Ok, so I did not get any food here, because I walked out as soon as I saw people here handling food without gloves. Just disgusting.

This place is pretty good. I just have a problem with the fact that all there food is microwaved. I'm a huge fan of coffee so I was excited to see how many choices there was. The barista seemed so uninterested in helping us out and on top of that there was coffee grounds in my coffee. 2 stars because the burrito was decent read more

This is a decent place to get lunch if you're at Stanford, but not worthy of any expeditions. My favorite thing here is the Aztec salad (lettuce, chicken, avocado, salsa, tortilla chips, cheese, dressing). Very yummy. The chicken fajita burritos are also good. This place gets packed right around noon, but the guys working there whip through the orders and keep the lines moving. Totally essential quality for any self-respecting lunch place. Mon-Fri: 7:30am-3pm read more

The Aztec Salad and breakfast sandwiches are always good here..

This low rating is due to their poor food handling hygiene. They serve salads and chips with hands without gloves; the lettuce for salads is kept in a open bucket on the floor, sometimes tastes sandy. read more

I was so disappointed the last time I came here. I was ordering a breakfast sandwich and the man making it displayed the absolute worst hygiene process possible. I work at the hospital next door so you can guess why I am so picky about proper hand sanitation. The gentlemen used his cellphone and did not wash his hands after. He did not use gloves whatsoever when he grabbed my roll of bread from the back and cut it up (imagine slicing a loaf of bread in half and flattening it out with both hands... All that bacteria...) He took out my warmed up eggs and bacon from the microwave with his BARE hands and proceeded to wipe his hands on the back of his jeans (where you sit down) instead of his apron that he was wearing. After doing so he still made my sandwich, using the same knife that was just laying out on the counter with obvious remnants of other food on it. What if I was allergic to something? There was no sanitation of the knife of any type of sanitary solution nearby to indicate that these people are careful about cross contamination. And I repeat...THERE WAS NO WASHING OF HIS HANDS WHATSOEVER. I was so close to recording and reporting this incident. I was really disgusted with how obvious he made everything. I guess I'm thankful that the kind lady in front let me have a full refund after I explained the situation to her. Sorry guys, not a fan of writing bad reviews but I was not a happy camper. The coffee is still great though, but I question everything about this place... From proper expiration audits to actually sanitary processes. Will never return here again. read more

I have a secret love for Mexican food and the burritos here are great! Fills me up everytime with saucy delicious, mojado steak goodness.

I came here this morning and was greeted by a very nice young man who you could tell really cared about the customers. The man who helped me a short older man who doesn't even reply to you speaking to him which is very rude. He also prepared the food with no gloves which was very disgusting who knows if he threw the trash away and didn't wash his hands, their should be much more training for him since he's the only I saw with no gloves on will never come here again and will not recommend. read more

I give up on this place. They use to have decent burritos, but the quality and service has gone downhill. Burritos are lukewarm at best. My burrito, when I opened it, fell apart due to a weak flour wrap. Workers there are super silent and unfriendly. Also, burritos are flavorless and not spicy at all. Hint: Remodeling doesn't change service and quality of food. read more

I think this is one of the best places to eat on the stanford med campus. I usually get the Aztec salad or the BBQ chicken burrito, both around $7 for a big lunch. In fact I end up splitting whatever I get with people so it's more like $3.50 for a filling lunch. Sure, service isn't the jolliest, but who cares...the food is good and cheap. Make sure to at least stop by and try this place if you're looking for food on the med campus. read more

Hidden Stanford gem!! This places has easy, quick, yummy Mexican food and most people don't know it exists! I recommend the taco salads or the burrito mojado. Yum! Plus they have some nice outdoor seating for Sunny PA days :) read more

Fresh ingredients, reasonable price and fast, friendly service. I got a vegetarian burrito; it wasn't the best burrito I've ever had, but I can't complain. It was perfect for convenience and being able to grab something before heading into a meeting on-campus. read more

Massive, cheap burritos + individually dripped pour over coffees = much better than the hospital cafeteria! It's hidden underneath the Beckman building and has a nice patio area outside. I can't believe it took me 5 years to discover this place. I just wish they were open past 3pm. read more

Good Mexican food and fast. I work at the university and I can get here, eat and leave in 1/2 hour which is critical for facility staff. Mojado & Yahoo burrito are great. read more

They have very solid burritos. A lot of people also like the Aztec salad which was a great carb-light alternative but I love carbs so I'll stick with my rice and tortilla. Their chiles rellenos are also really good (I had them at a catered event once... I think). Service is very quick and prices are very reasonable. read more

This is my go-to lunch spot on campus. A chicken taco with a side of beans and a bag of chips costs $4 and it's the best meal available on campus. The beans are well seasoned. The chicken is tasty. The staff are great. They don't speak a ton of English, but if you're friendly at all, they're more than willing to exchange a few pleasantries. When I was pregnant, I ate here every single day without fail. The manager joked, "Your baby's gonna come out speakin' Spanish!" I said, "I should be so lucky!" They're always welcoming with a smile and a wave even when they're slammed. read more

first time i tried this place and definitely 5 star. Love the Mojado Burrito...taste perfect...

I love this place! The staff is very nice and they make you feel welcome. Their Mexican food is delicious and served in generous portions, and my favorite part is the loose leaf tea! They have a good variety of flavors, although be careful because gunpowder green tea was listed under "Herbal Teas." They use honey as a sweetener if you want it :) They have a big selection of coffees too, but I don't drink it much so that's all I can say about the coffee. In addition to hot Mexican food made fresh with love, they have a lot of yummy candies! All kinds of chocolates you don't find in your average grocery store, like Mars Bars! It's a pleasant walk from the Clark Center and a good way to stretch your legs and fill up your stomach, or grab a tasty snack. read more

This place is extremely close to the building where I work...and so gets an extra star in my rating :P :P but seriously....I love this place as far as my lunch at Stanford is concerned. Its burritos are a basic 6.something and fill you up like anything! The Yahoo chicken barbeque burrito is good. So, is the Mojito one...with melted cheese and sause on top of a burrito and chips and avacado on the side...for a whopping 8.something...its totallly worth it!!!!! On days when I am not too hungry...one can always go for the small soft chicken tacos...you can have two of them (one is not that too filling but two of them do it)....but they are loaded with chicken and tomatoes and are kinda watery so you may not like it every day. Have also tried the empanadas...the chicken and spinach cheese one is great! Again...not that filling but good enough. All the other burritos and wraps on the menu are also nice. They also have tortilla chips and 3 different kinds of salsa. Service is pretty good for a cafeteria....the guys whip through every order real quick which is commendable given this place is super crowded during peak lunch hours. Sitting is incredible too with outdoor tables under the sun....Right opp. the food counter is the coffee counter with the coffee lady who serves 32 different kinds of drip coffee...for $1.5...love the Ethiopian flavor. All in all...a place totally worth going to! read more

the spicy chicken wrap hit the spot...on a day when the School of Medicine was celebrating it's centennial and offering free lunches to the entire, school, staff, etc..but only had enough for 1000, I was left holding an empty plate...well not really, never even made it near the food...so i ventured off in search of food like everyone else who was SOL...was thinking Luttikens, but everyone seemed to think the same thing...and remembered there was this hidden gem on the lower level of Beckman...line wasn't too long...and even if it was, the guys making the burritos were whipping through them like no tomorrow...the burritos are pretty filling and are moderately priced...haven't tried their sandwiches, maybe another time...good thing i remembered this place, they have everything to fill a snacker's dream or fill you up at lunch... read more

Bad service (employee walked off mid conversation), microwaved lukewarm mediocre food. The only redeeming quality is the coffee. I work close by and would not recommend this place to anyone. Eat here at your own risk. read more

I've been eating here for 10+ years. Not much to say that hasn't been said in other reviews. Their Mex. food is so-so, with a pretty OK salsa bar. They've got a captive customer base, with such a huge population of researchers all in one place with not many other dining options near by. The guys working in the small kitchen are usually reasonably professional, but the woman working behind the register 06-15-16 ruined the experience for me and I won't be back. She's probably the owner's wife or daughter. Unbelievably rude, inconsiderate, unprofessional behavior. read more

A little cramped, but has decent quality food. Was a bit confusing where to line up inside. Limited seating.