I've been here a few times now, and it's become a pretty reliable spot when I'm craving a solid…read moreburrito fix. Most recently, I got their super al pastor burrito, and it definitely hit the spot. The al pastor was flavorful with a nice balance of savory and slightly sweet, and they didn't skimp on the portions. Everything was well-packed, and the ingredients came together nicely without getting soggy halfway through. I've also tried their carne asada in the past, which was good as well. Tender and well seasoned, though not the most standout I've had in the area. Still, definitely satisfying and consistent. Service is quick and straightforward, and the vibe is your typical no frills taqueria. Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. Overall, a dependable go-to for burritos in San Mateo. Not mind blowing, but solid enough that I keep coming back.

Today must have been an off day. Seems like everyone loves this place. I came in today for the…read morefirst time and the food was not good. No seasoning on the meat. Shrimp was dry and also flavorless. The salad would have been decent but I wasn't even given a dressing for it. The chips and salsa were a miss, chips tasted burnt. I had high hopes for this place.

I was craving Birria ramen so I tried Edi's. The service was what you'd expect from a taco truck…read more The ramen was tasty, good portion size and had tons is meat. They also add noodles that seem pretty fresh as opposed to ramen pack noodles which is a nice touch. The salsa, onion, cilantro and lime that come on the side are great additions. Overall, Edi's satisfied my craving and the food was fresh and my order was prepared quickly.

I've been wanting to try this food truck for a while and it did not disappoint. I was able to…read moreorder one quesabirria and one shrimp and cheese. The meat in the quesabirria was well seasoned. The shrimp and cheese combo was great. $11 for two items was very reasonable. Overall, I was actually impressed, they took about 10 mins to prep them, but I was fine waiting because at least I knew that they were cooking them fresh rather than having them premade. Both employees were super friendly. I will be back!!!!

This was my 1st experience eating Al Pastor Tacos and this was definitely a great place! A popular…read morestreet taco stand literally on a mount of tan bark at Bridgepoint Shopping center. The flavors of the meat were delicious and as you call tell from the line of people, it's the spot! Food is 5 stars Tacos! Not much seating, literally just two tables and a few chairs. Wish there were more seating to enjoy there

I've been curious about Taqueria El Chacho for such long time because whenever I walked past I…read morealways see a long line of customers lining up, and the place always smells delicious from so far away. It's a Mexican chain from AZ (popular I think, they have like 53K followers on Instagram), and they just opened multiple locations in Bay Area, so this time I decide to finally give it a try. I ordered the Tripa Mulitas, Torta, and Horchata drink, Mulitas was $7, Torta $14, and Horchata was $7. They're all delicious, I was actually shocked at the first bite because I didn't know Mexican food could be this great (like I ate at a lot of Mexican place before, but this place is just chef's kiss). You seriously have to try their torta!! It has grilled meat, cheese, avocado, lettuce and tomato, all packed in there. Together with their green sauce, red sauce and some of the onion & jalapeno salad, I'm good for the whole day. The flavors are just so authentic and hit the spot perfectly. I totally get why there is always a line now. They officially converted me into a regular from today! If you see a crowd, just jump in line, it's worth the wait.

Fantastic Mexican food in the middle of San Mateo. The portions are huge and the flavors are solid…read more My favorite is the al pastor and chorizo. There's always a line here and the setting does feel like you're eating in a cafeteria with uncomfortable stools as chairs. Service can be a bit hit or miss but is generally friendly.

Huge menu!!! Took some time to decide as the menu is big!…read more Lots of different options. Shrimp burrito is the best - shrimp is cooked perfectly filled w: rice @ beans Tacos asada - filled with meat - well flavored Chili relleno meal - great beans and rice - chili relleno is filled with cheese outside breading is light a really excellent meal Great guacamole! Served with pico de gallo- with yummy chips so good

I got the tacos here. While straightforward, we're authentic, and tasty. It is also a quick meal in…read morecase you are on a time crunch. Unfortunately, this is a cash only restaurant, and the atm will charge a fee if you didn't come prepared.

Maybe it's just cuz I'm drunk but the tacos here are really good. These are hefty tacos. Michelada…read moresalty. Nice way to end evening after visiting one of the DT San Mateo bars

First off, my previous fave taco place around the corner was shut down.... I pouted, then yelped…read morefor some walkable alternatives. Boy am I glad I chose Tacos Al Vapor...super clean, friendly and a really nice menu of all things steamed and slow cooked. I tried a 3-taco plate of some super tasty beef cheek. TWO major bonus points right off the bat: 1) HOMEMADE tortilla option - which made the taco!, 2) the chips service included house refried bean dip and it was delicious. The service was quick. Everything prepared in house, and the freshness shows. The tacos were flavorful and ratio of meat to fresh tortilla was on point. Will definitely be back to try more and recommend to friends.

I'd come back purely for the spicy red/green salsas & the macha sauce…read more Ordered delivery so I can only speak on the food but the fajitas plate was pretty good overall. I bet the steak would be better fresh but the flavors of the beans, rice is timeless. The tortillas were nice & soft. Will come back for sure for some comida la fresca

Tiny Mexican restaurant with a big menu and delicious food. The guy who took our order also cooked…read moreour food, super nice guy. I ordered a 3 taco rice plate with rice and beans. Fish taco, crispy fish that's loaded with toppings. Lengua taco, smells and tastes great. Chicken, so perfect. I don't get excited over beans and rice usually, but their rice and beans were wonderful. Their complimentary chips and salsa were great as well. My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach here. I love that they have so many options on their menu. I will come back to try their signature birra dishes.

All of the food is made fresh to order. Take a seat. Eat your chips and pick from a few salsa…read moreoptions. Then wait for the goodness! The meat was hot and flavorful and all of the ingredients were great. The vibe is super cool and friendly. Yes, it takes longer because they aren't just scooping from trays that have been out who knows how long. We got super burritos. I'm curious how big the jumbo ones are because they were big! Will definitely be back to try the breakfast quesadilla.

Good solid taqueria. Nothing fancy, off the beaten track basic Mexican food…read more I usually order to-go, and I appreciate their no-plastic environmentally packaging. Wish they always put wax paper between the food and the foil though (cheese belongs on the food, not the foil!). Also, when you order a small combination (as the menu above the counterclearly shows), they sometimes don't hear or understand the word "Small" and charge for the large. So you have to look at the price compared to the menu.

This is a casual Mexican place in downtown San Mateo. It's located slightly farther away from the…read morerest of downtown, so parking is sometimes easier to find around here. The restaurant has complementary chips and salsa, and serves a variety of classic Mexican food. My boyfriend really likes their giant carne asada burrito, while I like the quesadillas here. For $7.5, you can get a delicious medium sized shrimp quesadilla, what a steal.