We had a wonderful lunch at La Corneta Taqueria in San Carlos. We were a party of three, and we there at about 1:15. The restaurant is cozy and comfortable. There's plenty of tables, as well as bar seating. We had a choice between ordering at the counter or table service. We opted for table service. I ordered the Steak Enchiladas w/ refried beans, spanish rice, salad and salsa. Price: $15. The food was fresh and delicious! The presentation of the food covered the entire platter. I found the food to be easy to eat and well prepared. Table service was very attentive. Our server checked on us many times. Notes: - Restrooms are separate mens and womens. - Street parking. I found a free 2-hour spot across the street. read more

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Awesome taqueria with good food and awesome service Ordered the salmon taco which had mild salsa and had pinto beans in it Very tasty. Took it to go. Came with chips read more

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Decent place in downtown area. Good amount of seating and bar area. You order up at one end of the counter and pay at the other. The staff weren't super personable. It was more take your order, pay and thanks. Food was pretty good. We ordered a burrito and some flautas (no cheese). Good flavor and we got some chips and salsa. We'd probably go back when we are in that area again. read more

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The food at La Corneta is absolutely off the charts incredible. Their burritos, tacos and plates are so good. All their servers are so nice and it's always a fun atmosphere! read more

Quick take: Service is decent The food isn't good here. I tried this place 2 times. Just isn't doing it for me. I do know others that do like this spot. I still recommend people to try it and decide for themselves. read more

Looks like they stepped it up since the last time I came. Ordered a lengua super burrito $14.75 and a quesabirria taco $5.75. Super burrito was great, spicy, well balanced ingredients, tender meat. Quesabirria was ok, a big soggy, greasy mess. I would skip this next time. Their salsas are delicious, both red and green. That's coming from someone who doesn't use sauce on my burritos because I think a good burrito doesn't need any, which this one doesn't but was elevated by them Ordered takeout via their website. I don't understand why I'm charged $0.50 and another $0.75 for lengua meat. Not a big deal but weird. Service was quick. They seem to just throw random sauces in your bag since I got 2 green and my friend got 2 red. Lol. Casual, order and seat yourself place. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. No salsa bar read more

Good food. Pretty chill vibes. A little bar and a food line. Like a better Chipotlé.

La Cornets never disappoints! Stopped in today to escape the crowds of the San Carlos Art & Wine Faire and grab some lunch. It wasn't too crowded and service was quick. I ordered the tostada bowl with pollo. It was just the right ratio of ingredients and spice. The restaurant is always clean and staff are incredibly friendly. I think this is my favorite of all their locations. read more

La Corneta Taqueria - Tostada Bowl - Mexican Near Me - San Carlos, California

I used to eat lunch with colleagues at their Glen Park, SF location all the time! It was my first introduction to La Corneta Mexican cuisine way back in 2009. The parking was rough in SF so I started venturing down the Peninsula to the Burlingame location on my lunch breaks. After some years, finally made my way to this location in San Carlos. One fact for sure, nice family owned restaurant with great staff and great Mexican food. Each location is really cute with murals and lovely cultural, tile walls, very bright and inviting. Always love eating inside. They're located in highly trafficked areas, cheers to their success! Location is key. My go-to has been variety of quesadillas and tacos. Their carnitas are really good! I've had shrimp with mushrooms quesadilla, carnitas quesadilla, chicken and steak quesadillas, too. Very fresh ingredients and grilled just right. I had their tacos a la carte, very good and prepared how you enjoy your tacos. I've also ordered their meat in pint containers to take home for salads to take for work, both grilled chicken and steak. Their homemade chips and salsas, love them! Salsa bar is awesome, lots to choose from. Homemade guacamole is awesome! Buy a tub to take home with you. They have stuffed homemade churros! Get these. Walk-in, get in line, ask for what you want from their extensive menu and as you make your way to the cashier as your final stop before sitting down to eat, you can see all the food in front of you and watch them put everything together for you. Staff are always, kind and helpful. If it's busy, stand out of the line to look at the menu so you don't hold up the line, then jump in line to place your order and pay. After you pay, head to the salsa bar while your food order is being completed. Very memorable whenever I visit for some great Mexican food. Definitely stop by one of their locations, nice family environment with great Mexican comfort food. read more

Horrible service this place has really gone down hill. You wait and wait to get your order in just to wait some more. The staff has no clue what's going on. read more

AMAZING The atmosphere and space is beautiful. Great spot for people watching and sitting in the sun. Food was fresh and drinks came out so fast! read more

I ate here with my family and was not happy overall. My wife had old cheese at the bottom of her side lerrice bowl, and the guacamole was old like it had been frozen and thawed out. When I asked for the manager, he wasn't there. His employee had to call him. When I told him the out 2 other plates were fine, it that my wife's plate wasn't good, he said they only do refunds right after they bring out the plate, not later. I explained we didn't see the lettuce issue until later. We almost returned it after we saw how bad the guacamole was, now I'm wishing we had just never ate there. I'll be sure to never eat here again. Even if the service was better, the food overall wasn't a thing special. Don't take your family here. read more

La Corneta Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - San Carlos, California

I got the steak, chicken, and prawns plate and it came with rice, beans and tortillas. The meat was grilled and seasoned very well. The rice and beans were also very tasty. I feel it's a lot of food for a good price. The only thing I feel didn't taste that great was the prawns. Those weren't seasoned or in any sauce. Overall I would come here again. read more

La Corneta Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - San Carlos, California

Dine in | Dinner La Corneta, San Carlos From the moment we walked into La Corneta in San Carlos, we were met with warmth, efficiency, and exceptional service. The experience was quick, smooth, and welcoming from start to finish. This was my first meal of the day, and I was hoping for something satisfying -- but I had no idea just how impressed I would be. Our food and beverages were ordered and served promptly. Even when a small mistake occurred, it was corrected immediately, graciously, and with a genuine smile, which speaks volumes about the care and professionalism of this team. Customer Service: 5 stars -- truly beyond expectations Cleanliness: 5 stars -- spotless and well cared for Quantity: 5 stars -- more than generous Quality: 5 stars -- honestly better than many 5-star restaurants my husband and I have tried Price: Very reasonable, especially considering the quantity and outstanding quality A special and heartfelt thank you to David, who I believe is the manager. He was attentive, observant, friendly, and incredibly hands-on -- moving seamlessly from station to station, supporting his team, and leading by example. David is the kind of leader who inspires, not commands. It would genuinely have been an honor to work under his supervision. He goes above and beyond, and it shows brightly in every detail. The fajitas were cooked perfectly, the drinks were delicious, and my husband absolutely loved his mole burrito. What stood out most was how this place made me feel. I didn't feel like just another customer -- I felt at home, and after the day I had, that meant more than words can express. We are already looking forward to our next visit. In a time when many establishments are losing their personal touch, La Corneta is creating real connections -- and that makes all the difference. 13 stars -- for our favorite number as a couple. With sincere gratitude, Thank you, David, and thank you to the entire La Corneta team. La Corneta, San Carlos Desde el momento en que entramos a La Corneta en San Carlos, nos recibieron con calidez, eficiencia y un servicio excepcional. Todo fue rápido, fluido y acogedor de principio a fin. Esta fue mi primera comida del día, y buscaba algo que realmente valiera la pena -- pero nunca imaginé quedar tan satisfecha. Ordenamos nuestros alimentos y bebidas, y todo fue servido con rapidez. Incluso cuando ocurrió un pequeño error, fue corregido de inmediato, con amabilidad y una sonrisa sincera, lo cual dice mucho del profesionalismo y el corazón de este equipo. Servicio al cliente: 5 estrellas -- superó completamente nuestras expectativas Limpieza: 5 estrellas -- impecable Cantidad: 5 estrellas -- más que suficiente Calidad: 5 estrellas -- honestamente mejor que muchos restaurantes de 5 estrellas que mi esposo y yo hemos probado Precio: Muy razonable considerando la cantidad y la excelente calidad Un agradecimiento muy especial y sincero para David, quien creo es el gerente. Fue atento, observador, amable y muy activo -- apoyando a su equipo y pasando de una estación a otra con liderazgo y presencia. David es un verdadero líder, no un jefe. Inspira con el ejemplo, y eso se refleja claramente en la experiencia. Sinceramente, habría sido un honor trabajar bajo su supervisión. Las fajitas estaban perfectamente cocinadas, las bebidas deliciosas, y mi esposo quedó encantado con su burrito de mole. Lo que más nos marcó fue cómo nos hizo sentir este lugar. No me sentí como una clienta más -- me sentí como en casa, y después del día que tuve, eso fue invaluable. Ya estamos deseando regresar. En un momento donde muchos lugares están perdiendo el trato humano, La Corneta está creando conexiones reales, y eso se nota. 13 estrellas -- nuestro número favorito como pareja. Con profundo agradecimiento, Gracias, David, y gracias a todo el equipo de La Corneta. read more

The Chicken Mole and Al Pastor Tacos are my go to dinner options. Love the variety of meats here and the new bar.

the super baby burrito with steak is perfection. staff are always friendly and efficient

We have been to this place many times and it's always very solid! It's like an authentic version of Chipotle in that you go down the line and can customize your plate. I especially love the grilled chicken, shrimp fajitas, and my husband likes the burritos. Their salsa verde is so fresh and spicy it's very delicious! The servers are also friendly. Sitting inside has a slightly odd vibe, I probably recommend this spot for take out. read more

La Corneta Taqueria - Spicy Prawn plate - Mexican Near Me - San Carlos, California

Excellent food and people. Parking is tough but worth it. Burritos are packed and they offer excellent salsas.

I had issues with their new AI website ordering system and many times the food has been cold on pick up.

We used La Corneta to cater an event for 80 people at a park. They did an amazing job. They showed up early and all the setup for us, the server was very professional, and the food was great. And there was so much food! We were serving a bunch of high schoolers who had just run a 5K, so we were worried about the food running out. Not even close. We had extra to take home. We had to adjust our order a few times because we had people RSVPing up to the day before. We didn't get them the final count until the morning of the event and it was no problem. They were quick to respond and make changes. We will definitely use them again. read more

The steak and prawn burrito is no where as good as the Coroneta at Glen Park! We also ordered a tamale expecting it to be in a husk. The tamale came covered in cheese like an enchilada? read more

Alma greeted us and seated us and took our order- this is new for LaCorneta. She was very attentive and very deserving of a tip. We love the food there and it's only gotten better over time. Please see their new attractive, but under-used, bar. ( It's competing with the Irish Pub next door.) The Current Giants game was on the screens, but not loudly. I always take my half of baby burrito home- very filling along with complementary chips and salsa- and I enjoy it in slices for a noon-ish mini breakfast. You can pay lots more for Mexican food and tablecloths, but you won't get better value or taste than LaCorneta. read more

I love this place. I go here all the time. I usually get a burrito. They are fast and friendly. This place always has a good lunch crowd. The service is fast and friendly. Great location right on Burlingame Avenue. Perfect for people watching. I will keep going here and bringing my friends! read more

Love the food and the service is great depending on who you get. Unfortunately I had the little Spanish guy last night who is semi combative when i asked him for more lettuce and onions and cilantro. Not to mention he put barely any chicken on my tacos. Usually things are great. I was frequent. He rubbed me the wrong way. Everyone else would just make the taco great without asking. This kid didn't like the way I look i guess. I will take my patronage elsewhere. read more

Why does everything taste like anise and salt. Everytime I have this place it's awful. My friend loves this place so I go with it. But it's really not worth the money. read more

The food was amazing and good service too this is my favorite taqueria in california it was also a good mood

La Corneta Taqueria is a casual neighborhood taqueria offering delicious Mexican eats at an affordable price. My pick was the combination plate with Grilled Salmon, Prawns, and Steak, which came with rice, beans, tortillas, a simple salad of lettuce/tomatoes/lime, as well as shrimp with spring onions and mushrooms, salmon, and a thin piece of flank steak, all grilled fresh to order. We also got sides of pico de gallo (chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro) and guacamole, and everything was fresh, vibrant, and flavorful. Sadly there's no longer a self-serve salsa bar, and prices have gone up over the years, but everything still came at a good value and with friendly service too! read more

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This is the kind of bay area nostalgic taqueria/burrito place that I would conjure out of my childhood memories. Flavors are fantastic, service is great, and you can see all of the lovely fresh food options as you move down the line. read more

I really love their vegetarian burritos and habanero salsa. The staff are friendly. They have a new full bar but haven't tried it yet but might also be a good place to drink. read more

Went there for the first time on Cinco de Mayo. Food was GREAT and their prices were very reasonable! Staff was fantastic! Definitely recommend!! read more

La Corneta is a San Carlos staple. My favorite place to grab a quicky burrito to go, or now dine in with their new bar and seating area! They are reliable, friendly, consistent, and always hit the spot! read more

Wow. Saw pretty good reviews and looked authentic but we thought horrible! First, saw can for refried beans in trash on side. All self respecting Mexican restaurants make their own. Enchilada sauce seemed canned also. Chips were awful- bagged chips and stale at that. Salsa mediocre. My wet burrito served lukewarm. Guacamole was fine. Order at counter and eat at lackluster tables. Sad we stopped here By the way, the restroom was filthy read more

La Corneta Taqueria is located right off San Carlos Avenue and El Camino. There is parking on the street or designated parking areas. The taqueria has indoor dining with plenty of tables to dine in. We called in to order and got the enchilada special, small bag of chips and veggie taco. Service is quick and easy through ordering on the website online. They send you text messages with confirmed order, time of pick up and when it's ready. The chips are crisp and good. The taco was really good with a lot of filling! Had to eat some of the filling first before biting into the taco. I liked the soft tortilla for the taco. The enchilada was filled with cheese with nice flavorful enchilada sauce. Tasty combination with the beans, rice and salad. Had to pay a bit extra for rice. Overall, a filling meal that is shareable for 2 people or just have left overs. read more

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The tacos were delicious , crispy and tasty. I didn't expect much but what I got was amazing.

I was craving mole since it was Cinco de Mayo. I did a quick search on Yelp and La Corneta came up in San Carlos. I used to dine at the Glen Park location all the time when I lived in San Francisco, but never visited the San Carlos location even though I live close by. Honestly, I didn't even know it was there! I ordered Combo #6, which includes a quesadilla suiza with meat of your choice, prawns and grilled mushrooms. I opted for no beans so it came with extra rice and salad as well as tortillas. The chicken mole was rich and flavorful and definitely hit the spot! The kids ordered 2 quesabirria tacos each. Each one was stuffed with meat! We also received complimentary chips, pico de gallo and salsa. The food was delish and everyone was happy with their meal! The portions are large and prices are very reasonable. I only ate half my quesadilla so I got two meals for the price of one! read more

For a quick filling and tasty meal come to La corneta Taqueria in San Carlos. The restaurant is Cantina style! There are multitudes of salsa, cheese, meats, and other toppings to choose from. The menu has a wide array of options that are customizable to your liking. I went ahead with the baby super burrito!! All the meals come with chips and salsa! The baby burrito is the perfect size for one or for lunch! The regular burrito is extremely super sized can definitely feed two. They are extremely generous with the portions size which makes up for the price! I also got a strawberry margarita to go it was perfectly icy with the right amount of tequila that you can take to go! The staff is extremely friendly and quick! The food is filling and delicious. My other favorite options order here is the crispy tacos! Can't wait to come back on my next lunch break! read more

Everything we've tasted here has been DELICIOUS! Staff is quick,attentive, and friendly. They just opened up a bar area making the place more open and a great spot to come to for games! Not to mention drinks too! Don't pass up the opportunity to try them out :) read more

Arrived on Tuesday night. Plenty of open tables and service was fairly quick. We decided to share the following: 1) Steak and shrimp super burrito (wet) - Thought they'd top with the enchilada sauce but this k they used the mole sauce instead. At first I thought it'd be too strong but turned out to be quite good. Only wished the shrimp were bigger. 2) Flautas - can't really complain. They were served hot and crispy. Ordered these as sides. May be a bit pricey at $3/flauta though. 3) Quesabirria - $5.50 each. These weren't my favorite tbh. Kinda on the salty side and, for me, not much flavor other than salty. Other pros - restaurant appears clean, quite a variety of items to choose from, and pretty quick service. Also, got to catch up with friends as no one rushed us. read more

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The reasons why I don't order chicken anywhere is because 1. It's dry 2. It's burnt 3. It's tasteless Because I didn't feel like paying an additional fee for Carne asada this time I opted for the chicken for my chicken crispy taco. I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised on how tender and flavorful this chicken was. It actually didn't taste like bland chewing gum! The taco itself was exactly what I was looking for and with the added guacamole and sour cream and chips it was actually a full meal. Their guacamole here is quite good, so another pleasant surprise. The only reason for 4 stars in the lack of salsa see picture it was like half full at that, and the horchata was way too sweet. Other than that this place is a solid 4 stars. Probably the best taqueria I've tried in San Carlos! read more

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This is our go to place for tofu burritos. Great grilled vegi burritos as well. We typically order a smaller size burrito (baby burrito). with rice, black beans, tofu in red sauce, lettuce, guacamole and salsa. Yum! It's awesome they provide a tofu option for vegans and vegetarians. read more