La cumbre is one of my favorite taquerias in the Bay Area. Their carne asada is top notch, flavorful and lean. They have 2 locations - in Mission district of SF and downtown San Mateo. The San Mateo location is great, since it has a parking lot too. Burritos here are amazing. The super taco is indeed super large but a bit messy to eat. read more

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My friends and I were looking for a quick meal so we stopped by today for lunch. What a disappointment. I ordered a petite burrito (their version of a baby burrito). Smallest baby burrito I've ever ordered for $10+. I don't know how it's possible, but the tortilla was not entirely steamed. My first bite was hard because the tortilla wasn't properly prepared. Then, the burrito was a sloppy mess. Drippy and wet. Now, I'm not used to a wet burrito so that may be how they are. However, it was not tasty at all. My friend also ordered a burrito. She discovered tomato slices in her burrito (not chopped tomato as usually found in pico de gallo). At that point, she stopped eating. The people who work there don't appear too interested. Tables are sticky and very old. The soda fountain is "out of order" which means you have to order a bottle or can if you want something to drink. Do yourself a favor and try somewhere else instead. read more

Happened to be downtown and it was time for lunch - Pretty happy with my burrito from here the other day - a carnitas super burrito - stayed warm until I got it home and then I realized I had forgotten to ask for salsa - and then saw that they provided me with PLENTY of little salsas! I enjoyed most of my burrito but had plenty for a midnight snack ... at midnight lol - I'll come back read more

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La Cumbre Taqueria has incredible Mexican food. We especially love their chicken burritos! We have been going to this establishment for years. Most recently we had La Cumbre cater our grandson's 2nd Birthday celebration. Everything was made to perfection with enormous portion sizes, and the prices are reasonable. Most of all, our guests truly enjoyed their burritos. A must visit destination for any occasion. read more

This taqueria claims to be the birthplace of the mission style burrito. I don't know if that is true but decided to try its burrito today. I opted for a deluxe burrito that comes with guacamole and sour cream that are not inside a regular burrito (about $2 less) with steak and black beans, while my husband chose a deluxe burrito with steak and refried beans without rice. He commented that the refried bean was so creamy and delicious, and I loved mine with black beans. I asked to have the mild salsa (choice of mild or spicy) on the side, and loved it so much that I went back to ask for a little more mild salsa refill to the little plastic container that they had given me. The cashier told me he would need to charge me for a new container even though I only wanted salsa and don't need another container. That was why I gave them a 4-star instead of 5-star review. read more

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My wife and I were a little bit hungry and I recognize his spot from growing up in San Francisco. The taco and nachos we shared were actually quite delicious and filling although I know there are other items on the menu. The service was polite and quick. The restaurant is quite small and it wasn't busy that day although I imagine this place probably gets busy during night time or meal hours. It's very family friendly, and an easy-going spot to catch a quick Mexican meal. read more

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this use to be my GO TO burrito spot. Felt like i was eating a BBQ burrito. now just boiled meat steak slices,chewy,etc.. I HATE to talk bad about this place cause of ALL of the years ive been there. New owners?,Bad cooks?, dont know,,,but their food is Blah Basic. and for thoses prices i WILL go elsewhere.........Shame. read more

The carne asada super burrito was hot and good. The beer was cold and the outside patio seating was convenient. The cashier was nice and the employees were friendly and smiled back. I've been going here for 20 years and it's still good. read more

We usually order through doordash and our food is always on point. We usually get to tacos and they are super loaded! The chicken is always nicely cooked, juicy, and flavorful. The beans I usually get on the side and always taste exactly how they should. The tortillas are nice and soft, the only reason why I didn't give them five stars is because I wish the tortillas were the smaller taco tortillas. The salsa is not overly spicy, but just the right amount of kick. The tacos are always exactly as they are described, and they are one of the least expensive places for tacos. read more

Ordered a Super Carne Asada burrito was pleasantly suprised , very flavorful the meat was seasoned and not chewy , I would go back , thats how I rate a good burrito joint if I go back its thumbs up in my book. read more

Taqueria La Cumbre - Super carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Mateo, California

idk what yall are on about in these reviews... this place still smacks like 2009. apparently they took out the salsa bar which is highly disrespectful but my burrito was fire nonetheless. read more

I was excited to be get a burrito from California. I used to live here, and I'm very familiar with how good the Mexican food is. However, this place was not terrific. It looks better than it tastes. I had a very basic burrito and beer and it cost $16. You order at the counter and there are some tables available to eat in. The only thing extra you get is salsa. The chicken was dry and the burrito was mostly rice. The burrito is not grilled, but the tortilla is steamed. The spicy salsa was not very spicy at all. I think they very much cater to the gringo clientele and palate. Service is fine. You order and it is an assembly line. You are given a number and they shout it out in a couple of minutes. It is an open air restaurant so you would not be comfortable on a cold day. He ambience is pretty sterile. I didn't even hear any music playing. The staff wasn't particularly friendly, but not rude. They just make your food and pop it on the counter. There are so many excellent restaurants in this area that I would not return to this one. read more

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Haven't been year in over 8 years so was excited to try it again. The good: - Cashier was a young guy who spoke English which was so relieving as the language barrier at a lot of restaurants get my order wrong - food tasted pretty good, although I didn't want veggies in my burrito I still ate it and enjoyed it although there was an overload of them. - food came out extremely quick too The bad: - flys fly's fly's, I get it, it's hard not to get them in when your doors are constantly opening but they were pretty bothersome and kept randomly flying on my leg lol - lack of juice options, unfortunately no agua frescas and only horchata here - they didn't give me a bag of chips for my takeout order which most taquerias naturally do with your order Service is a 10/10, cashier was a great guy Food just didn't have that "WOW" factor and was just something I wanted to give a shot. Cool spot to stop by if you want to try something new but don't think I'd go out of my way to come back despite the great service. read more

We've come here for years. First from Alameda to San Mateo. Then again from Fremont to San Mateo. The food had been GREAT. I don't know what happened. New ownership? I don't know. We went there again tonight after about 10 months. It was all bad. We ordered 2 burritos with the spinach tortilla. 1 with extra chicken. We ordered 1 12 ounce cucumber salsa. They didn't give use that. The burrito was.....well, like a cheeseburger. Whoever rolled the burrito into the foil, did a HORRIBLE HORRIBLE job. We decided to try Taqueria La Cumberland again after eating here 8 months ago and the rice inside the burrito was like pebbles inside a fish tank. We will never ever travel outside of our city to come here again. So,done! read more

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My burrito was stone cold. Nothing in it appears to have been in a chaffing dish or reheated on the grill. Just awful.

This place has declined quite a bit in recent years. Took forever to get my food even though there were only 2 other people in the restaurant. No more salsa bar; now they even charge for chips. With a handful of other taquerias downtown that charge the same prices and offer better service and better hospitality, it's no longer worth it to come here. read more

Something has changed. The food doesn't have the same flavor it used to. Chunks of carne asada, meat should be chopped better and have a slight char from the grill and the refried beans are runny. Service was friendly from all staff! read more

I've come here over the years pretty much order the same thing, a regular carnitas burrito with refried beans and rice. The recession must be hitting hard. I was a third way through and no meat was insight. So I open the burrito and the pork was literally all the soft fat with a little bit of meat attached to it. So discussed, I just threw an $11 dollar burrito away. I won't be returning. Quality of food has gone down. read more

Taqueria La Cumbre - The fatty pork - Mexican Near Me - San Mateo, California

Left feeling ripped off and unsatisfied. I paid $17.58 for a carne asada burrito (tip included) mostly filled with rice and beans. The place has three digital menus, with apparently incorrect pricing. After ordering, I realized my burrito came out to nearly $4 more than the price on the menu. I see a photo from a year ago here on Yelp which matched the prices I was seeing today. How hard is it to update a digital menu? Customers deserve to know what they are paying before ordering. Not to mention I was up charged $2 for Steak, with no mention of such on the menu. The burrito includes meat, so why is it more to choose steak, which didn't even taste premium. Anyway, I won't be back, and normally don't leave reviews but would rather save you a visit if you're reading this. Check out the receipt attached as proof read more

Taqueria La Cumbre - Mexican Near Me - San Mateo, California

DO NOT EAT HERE. This used to be my go to in San Mateo for Mexican food but on my last two visits (ordering a burrito and nachos): Dirty restaurant with lots of bugs. Tasteless food with what seemed to be low quality ingredients and served at room temp or even colder. read more

If I could give this place a 3.5 I would. This place, especially given its proximity to other taquerias, reads like the kind of place that I think of as more white washed, except this place felt like an El Torito/sit down Mexican on the outside and a cleaner taqueria on the inside. The carne asada was a solid 5 and I think in terms of burrito flavor - I got the steak fajita burrito and added on the super - it was pretty tasty. The veggies had a nice garlicky kick to them which is kind of what I'd come back for. But my burrito was super soggy and messy from the first bite to the last. Like, get a plate so you don't drip everywhere messy. You want real Mexican? Go a few doors down. Will I be back to try their enchiladas? Absolutely. Will definitely be back when I'm feeling healthy but still want a burrito - I don't think all the stuff with the fajita veggies makes it healthy but it at least makes me feel healthier lol. read more

Taqueria La Cumbre - Steak fajita burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Mateo, California

The best in the neighborhood. Great ambience, food and service are both exceptional.

Been coming here on and off for decades and one day the older Mexican lady at the counter refused to give me the key to the bathroom when I was standing in line and it was taking a while for the line to move. I was clearly invested in ordering my food as I always do but this lady flat out said I have to place the order first before she would let me into the bathroom. This lady is nasty to long time customers and her staff cowers in front of her. No issues ever with Sf restaurant staff. Managment, do better for San Mateo. read more

Lesson Learned: When ordering delivery, check Yelp FIRST! The delivery apps have very skewed reviews. Thinking that it's pretty hard to mess up carne asada fries, thought I'd give this place a try. Thank me for taking the bullet for you! First thing you wonder is: WHAT KIND OF MEAT IS THAT??? It's not a ground up as some places, but it's still questionable. The cheese is the liquid chemical nuclear fake nacho kind. Guac was dollopped ever so sparingly. Fries were the frozen variety...and not even cooked long enough for any sort of crisp. But the most glaring thing wrong was the container was the segmented one -- you know...the one for two sides and a main. When you pile on an order of carne asada fries on top of this thing, it's totally deceiving as the separators lift the dish up to make it look like much more than it is -- saving the restaurant at least 35% in volume. Sneaky! read more

This is a solid taqueria and I'm not just saying that because I've been eating their food my entire life. It's consistently tasty and the service is efficient. I love their salsas (especially the creamy orange salsa) and sitting on the patio on sunny days. My favorite lunch is a deluxe veggie taco with chips and salsa. The best part is that they put a little bit of cheese in between the two corn tortillas--it's like a taco on top of a mini quesadilla! Did I mention that La Cumbre's tacos come with free parking in downtown San Mateo? I miss their pre-Covid salsa bar but I have no complaints beyond that. read more

Worst burrito ever. We ordered delivery and my burrito didn't have any salsa even though we ordered it. My husband's burrito came with pico de gallo even though he specified that he did not want pico de gallo. Look at my burrito. When I opened it there were refried beans all over the foil paper it was disgusting. The burrito was loose from both ends and the tortilla was cracked and stale. It looked like there was a finger hole in my tortilla from someone wrapping it horribly. I had to use a fork to eat it and even then the beans were so salty and the rice was dry. We ordered chips and salsa and again specified no pico de gallo and received two cups full. Clearly no care to their customers preferences or to their food in general. I am so disappointed. read more

Taqueria La Cumbre - Mexican Near Me - San Mateo, California

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This location is very much different than the one on Valencia Street. If you have to come here, take your meal to go. While the outside is nice and inviting, the interior is a big disappointment. It is a bit run down and messy looking. With regard to the food, everything we ordered was just ok. My carnitas super burrito was supposed to contain their hot salsa. I could not discern any kind of "kick", etc. The meat was good tasting but all I could remember was the lettuce from a texture standpoint. In retrospect, I should have driven a bit closer to home and gone to my standby taqueria off Rengstorff Avenue. read more

I used to go here on a regular basis 2-3 times a week for lunch. the last three times I've been here and I've ordered a burrito. the vegetarian. It sort of starts off with an aftertaste of fish. today I got one and the fish taste was so strong I could not finish the burrito.Two bites and I threw it away. I don't know if you're storing the ingredients in the same walk-in as the fish and not covering it. or maybe the refried beans are being cooked in the same pot that you cook fish in. but it's odd that a vegetarian burrito has a faint fishy taste to it. it's not a good combination. and they charge you for the chips and salsa, most places you get the chips for free. read more

Yeah the service here is horrible. I arrived at 11am, which is the time they say they open. I was about to walk in to place an order and a lady stopped me to say "not open" while she was dragging out a table. I get it, they were still setting up the outdoor seating, but the food must be ready, right? I waited about 7 more min while I watched her drag out more chairs and tables. I said, what time do you open? She said "give me a sec" while she continued to drag out furniture. I gave her a couple more min and was ready to walk down the street to order from somewhere else when I saw an older lady inside waving at me from behind the counter. I placed my order. I ordered 3 burritos and the tortilla on mine was so dry and cold. The meat was so skimpy and the regular burrito looked about the same size as the super burritos. And the super burrito was $14! So overpriced, poor service, not tasty. This place used to be good but now it's like no one cares for their reputation or quality. read more

I always buy the refried beans from La Cumbre by the pint. These last few times I bought them I noticed little tiny black chard bits & the distinct burnt bean flavor. I have not complained about this, but this last batch we just could not tolerate the burnt taste. I'd like to suggest you toss the beans if they burn. I know they can easily burn if they left unattended or are not stirred often. It's cheaper to toss them than loose customers. My hope is that Carmen reads this and takes care of the issue because I really love to patronize La Cumbre! read more

opted for the super carnitas burrito, and while it met expectations, it fell within the realm of being just fine. The super carnitas burrito had a decent balance of flavors, and the carnitas were adequately seasoned. The size of the burrito was generous, offering a hearty portion. However, it didn't quite leave a lasting impression in terms of flavor complexity or exceptional taste. The ambiance at Taqueria La Cumbre was casual, fitting for a quick and straightforward dining experience. The service was efficient, ensuring a prompt and hassle-free visit. While my experience with the super carnitas burrito was satisfactory, it didn't stand out as exceptional. Taqueria La Cumbre is a reasonable option for a straightforward and filling meal, especially for those seeking a quick bite without expecting culinary flair. read more

empty parking lot. tried to park there for only 5mins. I even offered to buy an item and they said I still couldn't park there. they literally had an empty parking lot and 1 consumer. I was doing them a favor but alright. I can see why you have no customers at lunch time. rude people. read more

when you get to San Mateo station this building stands out,with its historical look from the outside and the mural on it. It looks like a small mission, and even has a sign saying it's the birthplace of the mission style burrito. inside is a bit less impressive--almost like a storage closet, with a counter,menus and some seating, although the outdoor seating predominates., although it have some traditional Mexican paper cutouts.I ordered the steak and shrimp fajita burrito. they asked if I wanted mild or hot sauce, and I said hot. I guess they misheard me because my burrito only had steak--no shrimp. Oh well, both are the same price. there were lots of cooked vegetables like squash and onions in it. It most certainly was not "hot" even though that was correctly designated on my receipt. there was a choice of black beans, pinto beans or refried--I got pinto. there was also rice in it. the size of the burrito was quite ample, but I wouldn't call it spicy. good balanced meal though. ' read more

La Cumbre is a San Mateo tradition. THE Go-to Place for delicious Mexican food. I love the burritos and tacos. The salsas are fresh and excellent. Highly recommend! read more

Love coming here! got a deluxe chicken burrito because they were voted best chicken burrito, and it definitely was one of the best i've had! Brought my friend from out of town here and she also agreed :) Will definitely keep coming back whenever i can read more

Taqueria La Cumbre - Inside - Mexican Near Me - San Mateo, California

Really good food, best burritos in town, Ed and his crew always do a great job. I don't get burritos anywhere else in San Mateo, and they also have a San Francisco location as well! read more

Years ago La Cumbre had the best steak burritos . Today they are still pretty good but not as good as they were. The steak is funkier, all chopped up into tiny bits and they serve a lot smaller steak portions. The price on wall menu for the steak burrito today reads $9.75, but I was charged $11.50. I said, why $11.50? The price is clearly $9.75 on your menu. Response: We raised it. New price is 11.50. I said, well you should change the menu or charge the price you advertise. The girl didn't seem to understand or care that a business should honor their pricing. Avoid this place, better steak burritos elsewhere with honest pricing. read more

Eww! What happened to the quality of meat??? Next time you order your burrito, taco, nachos, or plate that includes carne asada, take notice of the abnormal color and texture of the steak because it's not the same as it used to be. I ordered a steak and prawn burrito with a side of steak (Carne Asada). Inside the burrito, it's harder to notice a difference because it's mixed in with other stuff, but when you order a side of the meat you can see that the meat color is a pale gray, very thin, and doesn't have a grain like a normal Carne Asada should have. Carne asada should never be that color, nor does it have that texture. With celebrities, especially Bill Gates, wanting to force his fake meat agenda and all the conspiracy theories that are circling around, I can't help but to wonder what if they've already started to swap the meat out? To further my suspicions, when I attempted to give my dog some of the carne asada from La Cumbre, he refused to eat it. What dog refuses to eat meat?! What kind of meat, if it's even real meat, are restaurants and suppliers feeding us?! Pay attention!!! I'm not joking about the quality of meat and I've already notified the health department and the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline, and you can too at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or report the complaint online. read more

This place used to be the best. We were regulars for years. But the quality, the help, and the place itself has gone drastically downhill. It looks like a dive and the help is unfriendly and incompetent. If I had a quarter for every time I've paid $1.50 for guacamole and not received it , I could retire in Hillsborough. Even when I've ordered items that come with guacamole and/or sour cream, when I get it home - they haven't added it! I shouldn't have to watch them like hawks while they prepare my order to make sure they've made it correctly. It is so disappointing to see this place decline so badly. I wish the management took pride in their establishment like they used to, but for some reason they have let it go down. Such a shame. read more

If I could give a zero review I would. This place is horrible, service and food no bueno. It's like the twilight zone with no fresh food at all. For Mexican food in this area look somewhere else. I told the lady after the first bite and she said sorry I can't do anything about it. The owners choice not yours. I left food and walked away to never return to this place. read more