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    El Cerrito Mexican Restaurant

    4.2 (270 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed • 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pastor burrito
    Kevin L.

    Located near Stanford University, parking is plentiful and easy to find. The interior is average sized with some nice comfortable seating arrangements. Pastor burrito (5/5): my goodness the portion size was humongous. The burrito was absolutely loaded. There was a generous amount of cheese and other ingredients. There was even more cheese on top of the beans that was on the side. The plate also had a side of rice and some diced tomatoes. Tap to pay isn't accepted. Overall, El Cerrito is a great Mexican restaurant. The service is exceptional and portions are more than enough. I would come back here but with an emptier stomach!

    Carnitas rice and beans with tortillas
    Tiffany M.

    Always fresh and delicious Mexican cuisine from El Cerrito! Nice staff and cute restaurant that's been around for decades in the back of Menlo Park. Chips and guacamole with salsa is great, fresh. I tried the carnitas plate, very generous portions and rice/beans very good. Their carnitas are braised or slow roasted than typical carnitas that are crispy fried after braising or slow roasting. Carnitas came with flour tortillas, too. Lots of great Mexican cuisine here! Give them a try when you're in the area.

    Chicken taco
    Gregor K.

    Quick and friendly service. Chicken tacos are a highlight. Can also recommend steak tacos.

    Salad with chicken
    Mary F.

    My mom, brother, and I stopped here today for lunch. My mom is obsessed with their breakfast burritos and never stops talking about them! However, today my mom ordered the pancakes, which she also really liked. I had one of their salads and added chicken, and my brother had the chorizo breakfast burrito. Everything was good! This is more of a family-friendly Mexican (or maybe Tex-Mex?) restaurant rather than a high-end Mexican restaurant, so great to bring family to or for breakfast. All of the staff members were super nice, and there is plenty of parking since they share the parking lot with Safeway, the froyo place, etc.

    2 al pastor & 1 carnitas taco
    Vish E.

    Nov 7th 2024 Stopped for a quick lunch Chorizo tacos - Wifey got the carnitas tacos - Al pastor tacos were OK they could do with a little more seasoning They should have more salsa flavors ! Service was top !

    Fish taco
    Lauren G.

    I ordered two fish tacos. I really enjoyed them. The melted cheese made the tacos taste so much better. The service is fine. The ambience is comfortable. They play Mexican music in the background. I highly recommend going here.

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    I wish that I could tell you about the food but after being there for 30 minutes, we were not helped and left.

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    Tasty Tex-Mex, pleasant atmosphere, good service, and very handy for a meal before Stanford games.

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    We picked up a to go tacos for only 5 dollars. The taco was crunchy, the chicken was well seasoned. And we were both able to enjoy some.

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    Wonderful food and service by a family run restaurant. Great homemade chips and salsa.

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    Excellent food, very friendly service. Staff is super cooperative to changes/ requests. Highly recommend for a casual meal

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    Fantastic food, and wonderful service! Proportions are generous.... Emma is a delight!

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    Mama Coco

    Mama Coco

    4.0(523 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Mama Coco is the best! Do yourself a favor and go. Relax, just soak it in and enjoy yourself. Don't…read morerush through the experience. Got a party? Order their catering. You and your guests will be so happy. First, the food is awesome. Very tasty and fresh. I have eaten there multiple times and it's always delicious. I have ordered catering for a couple parties and my guests are always asking me where the delicious food is from! You get so much food, and you know the best thing about hosting a party is the leftovers (unless the food is so good that your guests eat it all or want to take the leftovers home... which is what happened to me both times, but at least they left me some rice and beans and that kept me happy for another week). Just goes to show how good it is! Second, the restaurant is so beautiful and cozy. You feel the history and family behind the food and the love of the legendary Mama Coco! Third, Monica and the Mama Coco team are super. So kind. Just writing this review and reminiscing about the food is making me really want to eat there so yep, looks like I'm going there this weekend!

    Had a chance to try Mama Coco when in the Menlo Park area and this was a really cute restaurant…read moreperfect for families. We took our baby there and he loved it! The service here was fast and awesome which was very nice. For food I tried the green sauce enchiladas with seafood and this was fresh and inviting. My hubby got the chipotle sauce enchiladas which were even better. Sauce is great and I would definitely order this again. We also got chips and salsa which came with 3 different salsas and you could really tell they were fresh and homemade. For dessert, we got churros with ice cream. These were warm and crispy with a chewy interior and went perfectly with the ice cream. We would order this again! Overall, really nice experience and would come back here!

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    Los Gallos Taqueria - Super Carne Asada Burrito with chips

    Los Gallos Taqueria

    3.5(420 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    Was driving through with a friend last night on our way to San Francisco and found this place was…read moreopen till 11. Sweet :) Wanted something relatively fast and somewhat healthy and hearty, so we decided to go in. I ordered three shrimp tacos which I believe came with corn tortillas, grilled shrimp, green bell peppers, white onions, and some kind of salsa (green salsa & pico de callo). Delicious! There was a pretty good amount of shrimp in each taco, which I was super stoked on. Total for the three shrimp tacos came out to $19.74 (3x shrimp tacos = $5.99). Everything came out perfect and consistent. There is seating outside and plenty of seating inside. When you first walk in, you will notice the bar to the left side of the restaurant. It was clean, bright, and welcoming. The woman at the counter was straight-forward, nothing too crazy to note on. They have a $10 minimum when paying with a credit card, so just be prepared for that :) The best part is... they have self-serve tortilla chips AND self-serve salsa bar! Their salsas were the right amount of spicy (just the way I like it)... Their bathroom is also very clean, which is always a plus. I told my friend that I will make note of this restaurant, because it's so good and delicious... (will definitely come back again for their salsa bar :)

    Got a carne asada super burrito. Large and filling but not much meat inside. Unfortunately this is…read morecommon nowadays as inflation makes everything more expensive and quality suffers as a result. Friendly staff and quick service.

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    Regular Shrimp burrito with a spicy roasted red salsa

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    Cafe Del Sol

    Cafe Del Sol

    3.8(409 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Cafe del Sol has been my favorite hometown restaurant for many, many years. It has always been a…read morego-to for special occasions, hosting out of town guests and now is very much my standard takeout place on a Saturday night. My original dish of choice was the Red Snapper Al Mojo de Ajo. But many years ago I made the switch to Enchiladas de Mariscos. I have tried the Mole Poblano and fajitas. I have been known to get a burrito for lunch. There are other things on the menu I'm sure I'd be happy with. But, when it's Cafe del Sol night, I crave the adobo marinated seafood and chipotle tequila cream sauce of the seafood enchiladas. They are served with yummy cilantro rice, diced mango, salsa fresca, and a small salad. The rotating dishes of my party include Camarones al Mojo de Ajo, the Red Snapper, Fish Tacos, and El Combo. We always get Quesadilla de Camaron as a starter. The quesadilla comes with a side of guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, and diced mango for your dipping pleasure. A side order of chips comes with an addictive salsa verde. The restaurant is not without its challenges. It is a small space and often only has one server. The two servers, Tammy and Sonia, have been there forever and are very loyal to their customers. If you are looking for a place with constant stimulation, the latest and greatest in restaurant decor, this isn't the place for you. I come back over and over for the flavors I can't resist.

    Cafe Del Sol features my favorite Mexican food in the area, and I've been coming here for many…read moreyears! The food is delicious and it is located downtown, near Bank of America. I typically order the chicken nachos or the chicken tostada. I have no idea what seasoning they use on the chicken, but it is to die for! I've also tried some of their other appetizers which were also very good. Taking way one star just because the inside is pretty awkward to navigate (you have to squeeze between tables), and I do wish they offered margaritas haha. I also feel like it's always super quiet in there when dining in. I feel like if they had fun music playing or offered weekend brunch or something, it might get more customers in there.

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    Cafe Del Sol - No boring chips and salsa here!

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    Celia's Mexican Restaurant - Menlo Park

    Celia's Mexican Restaurant - Menlo Park

    3.4(346 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Happy hour specials

    I usually don't go out of my way to write reviews for chain restaurants unless they are…read moreparticularly great and Celia's is definitely one of those places. Although I usually go to the one in Palo Alto, the one in Menlo Park is also quite nice. Celia's is definitely a place I recommend to friends who want some down-home no-frills Mexican fare. Their food is always on point and tasty. The only difference between this location and the one in Palo Alto is that this one has a more open layout and feels more spacious. Otherwise the food and service are basically the same meaning terrific. I also never write reviews based on DoorDash orders but Celia's is definitely one of my go-to's on the app because of the $0 delivery fee. No matter what the location, Celia's is definitely on the short list for classic Mexican food. I can see why it has done well over the years.

    For my birthday, my partner surprised me with a lovely dinner at Celia's, a Mexican restaurant he'd…read morebeen wanting to try. It's a beautiful spot. Definitely a fancy Mexican restaurant, though not overly upscale. You'll want to dress up a bit, as it's not the kind of place where casual wear is the norm. While looking at the menu, we learned an interesting piece of history: Celia's has been around since the 1960s, but it didn't start as a Mexican restaurant! It originally served American food, but the Mexican dishes became so popular that they eventually transitioned to an exclusively Mexican menu. I found that really fascinating. Upon arrival, we were immediately seated at a table for two. Without even asking, a server brought over a generous basket of chips and salsa, along with water. It was a nice touch, and we appreciated the prompt service. My partner ordered the green enchiladas, and I opted for the taco salad bowl. Oh my goodness, both dishes were absolutely delicious! The ingredients were incredibly fresh, and my taco salad was so refreshing. The service throughout our meal was incredible. The prices were a bit on the higher side; for our two main dishes and two margaritas (which were reasonably priced at about $12 each), the total bill came to $72 before tip. While it's not a budget-friendly option, I'd say it's worth it for the overall experience and the quality of the food. I would definitely come back again!

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    Enchiladas Verdes served with rice and beans .

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    Celia's Mexican Restaurant - Menlo Park - Burrito, Chile relleno , mole enchilada served with rice and beans .

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    Burrito, Chile relleno , mole enchilada served with rice and beans .

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