24k burrito was gas... It def wasn't a typical burrito! rice was replaced w tater tots but so yum…read more Loved the garlic prawn! Quesabirria was yummy! loved all the fillings. Not the absolute best one l've had but still good taquitos were delicious!!! Chicken inside was so tender Guac was yummy! Wish it was a bit chunkier but that's just personal preference. The chips were rly good. Horchata was def my fav drink! Sooo good and I feel like alot of places make it so grainy Service was fantastic and great open space.

Summary: Flavorful, but HEAVY…read more Details: They just opened up a new branch in SF, but we wanted an excuse to hit up San Mateo, and Latin American is always a good enough excuse. While photos of their SF location suggest some seeing, this OG location is pretty much pickup/delivery only: a fairly literal hole in the wall, located along a random quiet street. Most folks would probably opt to take home or eat at one of the "nearby" parks, but we've gotten in the habit of just eating in the car, which... not so great for something as messy as birria lol. I'll say that for most folks, this would probably easily be more a 4 star spot, while for us, it's more a 2 star since we're unlikely to come back. That's not to say the food was bad: on the contrary, the flavors were quite good, and the consomme was less salty than some of the others we've tried. But their food is HEAVY. Not just the birria itself, but also the burrito we got, and heavier than other places we've been for some reason, with the birria sitting in a pool of oil soon after we picked it up. This probably isn't a deterrent for most people though, so take this as you will. Accessibility: Not too relevant since this is really just a pickup spot, with the pickup window being at the usual height you'd find elsewhere.

One of my favorite Mexican food restaurants in the Bay Area! Food is reasonably priced and it full…read moreof flavor. I always get their carne asada super burrito and tacos. Staff are friendly and there is a good amount of street parking. It is across from a school so you could also park there if school is not in session. They take card and cash!

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.

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!!!!

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.

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

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

Love Pancho Villa and the well-oiled machine to churn out delicious Mexican food. The burritos here…read moreare solid (on par with El Farolito, La Cumbre, and better than Cancun). Anytime I have visitors to the Mission district, this is a must stop! They're also on Too Good To Go, which is an amazing deal. I got a chicken burrito, agua Fresca, container of beans and chicken all for $6!

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

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.

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.

Absolutely delicious and wonderful staff. Family owned and a local favorite. There's a fantastic…read moreselection of freshly made daily salsa.

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.

Open on New Year's Eve and so yummy! The service is great and the inside is cozy…read more I had a super burrito with Carne Asada

Mom and Pop easily missed. Reminds me of a home cooked meal. Service was great and the food was…read moregood. Ample seating and very clean. The menu is huge so I'll definitely return to try other meals.