"Great hole-in-the-wall Mexican near SFO airport"…read more Came here for dinner at 6pm on a Monday night, based on good Yelp reviews. The place is unassuming-- has a thin stretch of outdoor seating and a handful of tables inside. Not super bright in lighting, and a TV inside was showing a baseball game. Seemed like a lot of the business was takeout, as people would come, hover, get food, and leave. I was GOING to order the fish tacos or a fish quesadilla, but I was swayed by the picture of a breaded fish plate special. My son got the carne asada quesadilla, and others at the table got a veggie burrito and a chicken bowl. Food came out pretty quick-- maybe around or just over 10 minutes (the fish plate and veggie burrito came out slightly after the other two). I was very impressed that the fish plate looked even BETTER than the photo (see photos of both). The fish was HUGE. There was a generous helping of guacamole, lots of fresh avocado slides, some onion and cabbage, etc. There was a nice bed of lettuce on the side with sour cream over it, and the rice & beans (covered with a thin layer of cheese) on another side. The fish plate was just delicious. The batter wasn't overpowering or too heavy, and the fish was excellent inside (and very flat). I really liked the sauce in a little cup on the fish, or having it with avocado or guacamole, or even straight. The rice and beans were yummy too. Such a great dish, and it was under $20 before tax and tip. My dining companions all liked their food, though my son said the carne asada meat was "just good" (he had a bite of the chicken and said that was better). The person at the register was friendly. And as mentioned, the prices were very reasonable. I'd happily eat here again if in the area. Great portion size, great quality, good value, etc. Enjoy!

The good: the burrito was tasty. The service was good…read more The bad: I ordered the California burrito, which is supposed to come with french fries. The burrito had potatoes, but they weren't french fries. They were boiled potato strips. Kind of somewhat annoying when that's what I was looking forward to. Also, I ordered a super burrito, but it was more like a taco. Burritos here are really small so if you're hungry, forget about it.

Came here this past weekend for a friend's b'day dinner. Love how pretty much everything here is…read morehomemade and fresh! From the guac, the tortillas, the aguas frescas, and more! I had the Carne Asada Fajitas with pinto beans, salad, rice, and tortillas. Everything tasted great, but I feel that the carne asada could've been seasoned a little more. The prices are reasonable for the generous amount of food you're served. I'm not from the San Bruno/650 area, but if I'm ever around there again, I wouldn't mind going back to maybe try their fish tacos. Nice staff, too! It was a little loud, though, as there was someone singing at the bar and another gentleman was playing music near our table, haha. It's a fun choice if you're down for decently-priced food, a colorful atmosphere, and festive music! :-)

I like the food here, but the reason that stops me from coming is that the place is freezing…read more The front door and back door is always open. No heater to keep us warm. Maybe that's why this place is always empty.

We were a little hesitant to try it out because of the reviews but we were really happy with our…read moremeal and the service. We came just before 7pm on a weekday and ordered Margaritas, guacamole and an elote en vaso/Mexican corn from the Happy Hour menu. Everything was delicious and the chips were hot and fresh too! From the regular menu we ordered the Jalapeño salsa that was AMAZING (not too spicy but very flavorful), the chicken flauta combo and a chicken verde enchilada a la carte. Everything was delicious and our meals were piping hot and very flavorful. Our server, Nestor, was so nice, helfpul and personable.

Due to our most recent to-go order on Sunday, July 20, 2025, I'm thinking that it's time to demote…read morethe Celia's San Bruno location to the last place ranking out of the six Celia's restaurants that I have visited: #1 Daly City #2 Menlo Park #3 San Mateo - Peninsula #4 Palo Alto #5 San Mateo - Campus Drive #6 San Bruno Here's why: We ordered two Horchatas with no ice, so that the beverages wouldn't get watered down by melted ice. The cups were filled only halfway. The woman (Imelda was the name on the receipt) told Z that they didn't fill the cups up to the brim because of the no ice request. So....does that mean that they fill up cups with 50% ice?? Any way that you look at it, it's CHEAP and a major turn off. For my dish, I ordered the Tijuana Taco Salad ($16.75), requesting to separate ONLY the bowl-shaped flour tortilla shell from the contents (with no cheese). To ensure that they understood my simple request, I repeated to keep the salad contents in one container and the flour tortilla shell separate from everything. What I received was a fully deconstructed taco salad - every salad ingredient was packed separately. Pretty frustrating that they didn't follow the easy and straightforward instructions. DJ ordered the A-1 GRANDE COMBINACION of Enchilada, Chile Relleno and Taco, replacing the taco with another chile relleno and specifying his enchilada as cheese with Mole sauce. Another fail - the enchilada was filled with chicken AND topped with red sauce. DJ is a vegetarian, so what he received was not something that he could eat. Extremely upsetting, Z tried to call them and knock on their door to discuss the issues with our order. No one bothered to pick up the phone nor answer the locked door. Very disappointing. Like I said in my original review, service, even for take-out, is under par at Celia's San Bruno. We haven't experienced such majorly low quality of service at locations #1 through #5 above. Severely unsatisfactory.

Mar y Mar has been a staple for my friends and me since high school. It has been over 20 years now…read moreand it is still one of those places we always come back to. There is something special about a restaurant that stays part of your life for that long. So many memories with friends started here and it has remained one of our go to spots whenever we want something reliable and delicious. My personal favorite is their shrimp cocktail. It is consistently amazing and I always order it with extra limes. Something about the freshness and the balance of flavors just hits perfectly every time. Places like Mar y Mar are hard to replace. When a restaurant can stay part of your routine and your memories for decades, you know they are doing something right.

Stopped by for some fish tacos, an octopus tostada, and an agua de hibiscus. Overall, the food was…read moredecent -- not my absolute favorite, but still enjoyable. The shrimp was a bit on the chewy side, and while everything tasted fine, it didn't totally wow me. The octopus tostada had good flavor, though. The agua de hibiscus was actually one of the highlights -- perfectly balanced, not too sweet and not too plain. Super refreshing and definitely something I'd order again. The ambiance is lively and energetic, especially with the singers, but it does get pretty loud. It's open seating, so you walk in and find your own table until someone comes by with menus. Service was okay -- not super attentive, but friendly enough. On the plus side, the food came out quickly, which is always appreciated. Overall, I'd give it 4 stars. If it were a little less loud and the service a bit more attentive, it would easily be a stronger rating. Still a solid spot for a casual meal!

I can't believe I've never written a review for Cochinita! Their food has always been superb from…read moretheir truck so I was very glad to try their brick and mortar now. I came for lunch but they still had their breakfast menu and well, I am a sucker for breakfast foods. I had their poblano omelette with chorizo and it was so good! It also came with sides of plantains which were yummy and a side of chilaquiles which admittedly I'm not the biggest fan of but they were pretty good here too. I definitely want to come back to try dinner now!

Came here for the first time, and found the place to be cozy, with great ambiance and great staff…read more The food turned out to be very good as well! The menu offers a variety of items, and we decided on the elote tots (tater tots and elote street-style corn), an appetizer that sounded different, and for the main dishes, the nachos with added soy chorizo and the spaghetti with Poblano chili sauce, plus a side of soy chorizo. The food came quickly, and the elote tots were amazingly good! The combination of tater tots, the corn, and the cheeses (sauce and crumbled) was amazing mix of textures and flavors. The nachos were good, and the pasta with poblano sauce was also very good. The sauce was creamy, with a slight heat, and very different. The soy chorizo was not my favorite, and in the nachos, the crumbled form of the soy chorizo was better suited as an add than as a side to the pasta (maybe it was intended to be mixed in, but I wanted to eat it separately). Just too crumbled and a little dry for me. The service was great, and thanks to Dioscelyn for that. Overall, a very nice meal. We were not hurried and stayed at the table a bit to chat. A great place if you are in the area.

I went wine tasting across the street and was starving after. I looked around and saw this place,…read moreso I decided to grab some grub for the drive home. I got a regular chicken burrito, which has rice, beans, and salsa. The burrito is so dense! It's packed with meat! It really hit the spot. The man at the counter was so friendly and happy-going. The rest of the kitchen staff all seemed like they were having fun. I love that! It's actually quite rare to see restaurant employees liking their job. The place is a bit small with just a handful of tables. It wasn't too busy when I went, which was around 8pm on a Wednesday. Give this place a try!

Heard about this place from a couple worker. Went to the one in South city off a Grand Ave…read more Plenty of street parking right in front and upon metering there was a line. The people here were very welcoming and friendly. Ordered a asada super burrito and I see why the burritos are popular here. Very flavorful and the burrito was crispy just the way I like it. Must try if you're ever craving Mexican in South City.

We were going to eat at a nearby restaurant, but the wait was 45 minutes for a table for 2, so we…read moredecided to try Los Cuates Taqueria which is on the same block. There were only a few other patrons, so grabbing a table wasn't difficult. Typical Mexican joint with brightly painted walls and Mexican decor. They have a water dispenser and an open salsa bar for your convenience. You place an order at the cashier and they will serve you the order when it's ready. Food came in about 10 minutes. *** O U R P I C K S *** QUESABIRRIA ~ you get 3 tasty quesabirrias for $18.95. You also get consumé, a side of chopped onions, cilantro, and a few slices of lime. It was good, flavorful, lots of cheese, but kinda pricey. 4/5 WET BURRITO ~ Wet burrito with both red and green sauces for $15.75. Comparable to other taquerias in SSF. But most of those places are a drive away, so that's probably why their prices are higher. And they added lettuce as a filler. And when you don't eat it right away, the lettuce is mushy and wilted. 3.5/5 It's good to try new eateries now and then. This was decent, but I think we'll stick to our usual spots that are tried and true for us.

Delicious and flavorful food! I had the michelada and…read moreceviche because my hangover was begginf for it and it brought me back to life!! Service was quick and friendly. There was plenty of seating and parking outside.

I wanted to like Taqueria Mi Durango II, but it ended up being pretty underwhelming. The burritos…read moreare just okay, nothing terrible, but nothing that really stands out either. What really didn't make sense to me was the pricing. A super burrito with meat is $14.82, but a super veggie burrito is somehow more expensive at $15.55. Charging extra for a vegetarian option without any clear reason feels off and hard to justify. Overall, it's a pass for me. There are better spots nearby with more flavor and better value (La Bonita food truck by Ling Nam) Updating to one star since they forgot to give us chips that we paid nearly $4 for...

Big fan of Taqueria Mi Durango II here. The taco salads are awesome. Their 2nd location is a bit…read moresmaller with five tables and toned down decorations. The molcajete (traditional stone grinding bowl) $34.27 is fish, chicken, steak, chorizo, shrimp, bell peppers, green onions, cheese & tortillas. It is meant for two or more people. My attempt to do this solo failed miserably. At least they have to-go boxes. The steak and shrimps have a charred flavor. The inside, with the chicken, fish, shrimp and pork sausage had a smokey bean flavor combined with snap of green onions and bell peppers. I was surprised the heated stoneware didn't dry out the meats. It was perfect. Service was excellent for a pay at the cashier and they bring you the food type of restaurant. You have to ask at the cashier to re-fill your water. The self service salsa bar is a plus. They will give you actual silverware and plate if you ask. Minor nit. The price on the electronic wall menu was $32.95. The price on the cash register is $34.27. I paid in cash. They need to update the wall menu.