Must-try birria spot - I keep coming back for a reason…read more This place is on my list of must-tries for Mexican food, and I've been here countless times at this point. The beef birria tacos are SO good like the flavor, the birria consomme, the sauce, the meat. Everything just hits right. This is a legit hole-in-the-wall kitchen, and that's exactly what makes it special. No frills, just really good food that keeps you coming back. Every time I'm craving birria (which is often), this is where I go. The quality stays consistent every single visit, which is huge. You know exactly what you're getting and it never disappoints. For the price and taste, the value is excellent. You're getting authentic, flavorful birria without paying sit-down restaurant prices. If you're in the area and craving some birria tacos, do yourself a favor and try this place. It's the kind of spot that turns into a regular rotation real quick. Trust me, I'm proof of that.

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.

Been coming here for ages. Have had birthday parties here. Have brought home anniversary dinners…read moreas take out. These people are always friendly. They're always polite and the food is ALWAYS GOOD !! I don't know the secret to happiness but I tell you what - I've never been sad at El Sinaloense !!

It was hubby's turn to pick the restaurant for dinner, and he chose this spot. I had grabbed a…read moreburrito to-go from here about two years ago and honestly wasn't impressed. Hubby said they're known for their seafood, so I figured I'd give it another shot. We went on Sunday night around 6:30 pm. The restaurant was pretty busy, which is always a good sign. We were seated immediately, and all the servers were nice and friendly. Hubby ordered a bunch of dishes, and here are DS's and my ratings versus hubby's: * Molcajete - 3.5/5 (us) and 5/5 (hubby). It looks great, but the meats were a bit subpar. * Mariscada (seafood platter) - 1/5 (us) and 3/5 (hubby). A bunch of fried frozen seafood. Hard pass. * Ceviche de Pulpo - 4/5 (us) and 5/5 (hubby). Pretty good and something I'd order again. * Costillas en Chile (pork ribs) - 1/5 (us) and 2/5 (hubby). Underwhelming all around. Overall, I'd give this meal a 2/5, plus one extra star for the awesome, friendly service. Their chips and salsa are still very good. It's free which is pretty much unheard of in the Bay Area. They're also happy to refill if you ask, and that earns them another bonus star. Hubby really enjoyed this dinner and is already planning to come back with his friends. As for me, this is probably it.

Best food, service, and churros!!!! Daniel and Gabriel were so kind and generous! The nachos were…read moreso tasty and the churros were so delicious will definitely be coming back!!!

My husband and I were on vacation in Burlingame SFO for the first time ( we live in NY). We wanted…read moreMexican food, did a quick search and found Gabriel and Daniel Mexican grill so we decided to try it. As soon as we walk in the door we were greeted by Daniel himself who welcomed us warmly and offered meal selections and specials that were available which was very helpful. We got the nachos to share , my hubby got the burrito and I got the Rosie's special. Firstly the portions are huge and the food was all absolutely delicious and visually stunning. Everything was made from scratch and cooked fresh to order and seasoned perfectly. My husband and I are very well traveled and trying Mexican food most every where we travel, let me just say, while SFO had lots to offer for vacay, this hidden gem is at the very top of my list as the reason I want to go back to Burlingame SFO. Do not hesitate, if you live around travel to the area make Gabriel and Daniel Mexican grill a weekly staple and support these 2 brothers who have been in business for the past 23 years, you will never regret it. The food is world class cuisine, served in a quaint, relaxed atmosphere where you will be treated like family, I certainly felt like I had dinner at my uncle's home, and the prices are unbeatable for the huge portions you are served. To be honest my husband and I inhaled the nachos, they are easily the best we ever had in all our worldwide travels, but our burrito and Rosie's special were so huge we both had leftovers. These 2 brothers have perfected their family restaurant and cook with heart, passion and skill, which is unmistakable in their cuisine and warmth of their hospitality. Lastly I would like to say, I do not often write reviews unless I'm absolutely blown away, and this restaurant is easily at the top of my list of restaurant recommendations of all our worldwide cuisine adventures. To Gabriel and Daniel, thank you pouring your love and passion into your cuisine and for allowing us to experience authentic delicious food that we will talk about for a lifetime. All our love... Cory and Rae from New York.

Celia's is always a great spot to stop by after work for happy hour to get some drinks, appetizers…read moreand relax! We've been coming here for years to do just that and it's always good times and good food, they not only have tables but also have a bar area, the restaurant is a decent size with good vibes. The staff is very attentive and keeps drinks flowing! Definitely worth stopping by!

Food was good. Drinks and bar service was very disappointing…read more Margaritas tasted like koolaid. AVOID

Stopped in here for a small bite and margaritas! We sat at the bar and were immediately greeted…read morewith chips and salsa. The margaritas were not too sweet the way I like them! The shredded chicken quesadilla hit the spot and had a ton of guacamole on it! Would def come back for dinner. Great family vibe!

The best Mexican food I've ever had bar none!! Their ambiance is impressive, the staff is friendly…read moreand knowledgeable. 10 out of 10

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

I had some time to kill while waiting for dog to get groomed. Not a whole lot of breakfast burrito…read moreoptions in the area but here they open early enough. I was the first customer and it took awhile for the lady to see me from the kitchen. Ordered breakfast burrito at $11.99 and it was pretty filling/good. Nice portion and the chorizo and a nice crispiness to it. The tomatillo and orange salsas were great to add on. Street parking and small lot in the back.

I like the menu which provides regular size to smaller portions depending on your appetite. I enjoy…read moremy food and make it a point take my leftovers, but most of all, I enjoy Fernando's margaritas. The staff always take the time to interact with the customers making you welcome, and enjoy sitting in the booth making conversation either Intimate or social. Fernando's Is my first choice to eat and have a margarita when I am in the neighborhood.

This is one of my all time favorite Mexican restaurants in both Northern and Southern California!…read more The staff feels like family and are always friendly and remembers me (even after years between visits when I moved out of the Bay Area) The food is fantastic and the highlights for me is the cheese ... it's not velveeta but it has such a special taste that I love it! Also, the chicken tortilla soup is always amazing too! Love it.

One of the best taquerias I've been to in a long time which I frequent often, with very reasonable…read moreprices and great food. However, slowly but surely the portions and the size of the burritos are getting smaller and smaller. I hope this doesn't lead to a price increase, as this is the pattern I've seen in other restaurants. Please Taqueria San Bruno, don't get greedy, you are always busy and please stop reducing the portions. You'll be fine in the long run.

My parents were leaving for the Philippines and they wanted Mexican food before they took off, so…read moreof course we had to go our family favorite, TSB! They weren't picking up the phone, so we chanced it and luckily the wait times weren't too long and we were in and out in under 20 minutes. I was hella hungry so I opted for the ceviche tostada, carne asada super burrito grilled, and a steak and shrimp quesadilla. The ceviche tostada has to be one of their most underrated menu items. Great portion size, good flavor, and all for $6.95. If you like fish ceviche, definitely recommend trying this. The burrito was amazing as usual, crazy how the flavor and quality has stayed the same over the past 20 years. Kudos to their entire team for keeping the traditions going. My parents ended up snagging my quesadilla and they were pleasantly surprised how much they enjoyed it (I wasn't lol). The quesadilla is HUGE. They pack that thing with so much shrimp and steak, it's well worth the $14.95. It also comes with sour cream and guacamole on the side. If you want something lighter but still want the great flavors, give the quesadilla a try!

It's 4:23pm. BTS concert is supposed to start at 7pm but you just arrived to the hotel, checked-in,…read moreand need to quickly fuel up as quickly and as safely as possible (safely meaning: choosing a food that won't give you any digestive issues for the rest of the night). I first drove to Paik's noodles that was recommended by the front desk of my hotel but walked in and got sent away due to them being on break between lunch and dinner. I got in my car and started driving and noticed El Charrito to my right, I immediately parked and rushed inside and ordered two asada tacos and torta asada. Let me just tell you, they were SO GOOD! I've heard of the Bay Area having not so great Mexican food but this place definitely was the exception. I might even want to say that it's the best Mexican I've had in the Bay.

Nice friendly guys at this spot Parking is pretty bad, only…read morea few spots to park in their lot, but no worries, pop around the block and you'll find some street parking Tacos are modestly priced, 3,25/taco whatever proteins you want Tacos are on the smaller street taco side. Small tortilla, but lots of meats Next time will try the ceviche, looks very legit

Great tacos and ceviche! I understand why it received Michelin Guide recognition now…read more I ordered the ceviche trio, which included cóctel verde de camarón, dorado, and pescado. I also ordered the pescado taco and the cochinita taco. The food was flavorful and fresh. To end the meal, we ordered churros with some chocolate sauce, which were piping hot. I wish this place were closer to me because I want to try everything on the menu!

Had a reservation for 7pm on a Friday. The inside of the restaurant was full, but we chose the…read moreoutdoor seating option. Lighting wise - it's a bit dark at the outside seating. They have heat lamps outside if needed. We ordered: - ceviche trio: tortilla chips with three types of ceviche (camaron - shrimp, dorado - mahi mahi, pescado - fish) - pulpos salteados: octopus and calamari, potatoes, arugula, butter and saffron sauce - asado mixto: skirt steak, pork chop, chicken breast, prawns, chorizo, cactus, zucchini, onion, peppers, and tortillas The service is relatively quick, with food arriving around 10 minutes after we ordered. The fish and shrimp in the ceviche were super fresh and had a perfect level of tanginess and spiciness. The mango and avocado were great additions. The pulpo salteados was filling and comforting, with the octopus and calamari being tender, and the potatoes being boiled down to be soft. The garlic butter sauce was delicious! The asado mixto, in my opinion, is the best dish to get, since there's a bit of everything on the menu, from beef to pork to chicken to shrimp. Everything was cooked to be tender, and it was a delicious bite to wrap everything in the corn tortillas. The molcajete salsa had a perfect kick of spice. I always enjoy a dish with veggies as well, and the zucchini and peppers were great with the molcajete. While on the pricier end for Mexican food, everything was tasty and service is friendly and fast. I was stuffed this time, but definitely want to come try the churros next time!