Hidden gem.. The food is flavorful, portions are generous, and everything tastes fresh and made with care. The burritos are packed with delicious ingredients, the tacos are full of flavor. The atmosphere is casual and no-frills, but that's part of the charm. You come here for the food, and it delivers. The staff is friendly, and it's clear why this place has become a favorite among locals. Parking and seating can be a little challenging but worth the wait read more

Taqueria San Bruno - Mexican Near Me - San Bruno, California

Ok I knew that Taqueria San Bruno had some of the best burritos, but truly i would say this little spot really does deserve the hype! This spot is located near a lot of car shops, but thankfully we found it on our way back from Colma. Parking here is difficult but thankfully because we went around 4 PM we were able to snag a spot. I would say though by the time we left all the tables were full. The ambiance here is very casual, and you can tell it's a spot where you come to relax and have a nice delicious meal. For food we ended up trying the Al Pastor and shrimp burrito. This place is amazing that they let you mix proteins and don't charge extra for the shrimp. I absolutely LOVED this burrito. It was massive and there was protein in every bite. For $15 for a super burrito, this is gold. If I lived closer I would come here all the time, but alas, I shall be making stops here any time I can! DEFINITELY check this place out!! read more

Taqueria San Bruno - Mexican Near Me - San Bruno, California

My parents were leaving for the Philippines and they wanted Mexican food before they took off, so of 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! read more

I stopped by on a Saturday morning at 11. The place was not crowded. Parking was on roadside and was easy. Everything I had here was nice and flavorful. Steak super burrito was probably my favorite item here. It was really big. Fish taco was excellent as well. I loved the flavors. Grilled chicken lunch plate was nice and had a lot of food. I also tried a horchata which was good as well. read more

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I've heard a lot about Taqueria San Bruno and I see why! Total hole in a wall in San Bruno- with the level of authenticity and freshness of the food exceeding all of my expectations. The pico is garlicky and delicious. The carne asada quesadilla was HUGE. The tortilla was floury and warm and the meat was marinated with a dynamic blend of spices. The cheese was creamy and everything worked so well together! The Mexican rice I sampled from my friends' plate was soft and flavorful- as were the beans. The service was quick and friendly, and the line was practically out the door- which I can see why! read more

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Taqueria San Bruno is my go to for Mexican near work and after two visits I can confidently say they do not disappoint. Be warned, if you're going during lunch you better give yourself some time. It gets busy and it's clear I'm not the only one who knows about this gem. The burritos are outstanding. Just know that eating one at work comes with a risk, you might not make it through the rest of the afternoon without dozing off. The food coma is very real and very worth it. The place is on the smaller side so getting a table can be a challenge. I wouldn't recommend it for a sit down meal, but if you're grabbing and going you're in great shape. Parking is easy with a lot right next door which is a nice bonus. The prices are reasonable which makes it even harder to say no. If you're near the airport or just want to try something authentic outside of the Mission, this is absolutely worth the visit. Hidden gems like this are exactly why you explore beyond the obvious spots. read more

Taqueria San Bruno - Busy at lunch time - Mexican Near Me - San Bruno, California

We went at 1 on a Wednesday and were able to get a seat outside. Food 4/5: the flavors of the tacos were good. We liked the chicken spice over the steak. Definitely take advantage of the salsa bar. We loved the green salsa! Our only big critique was we would have loved to have the chips warmed. If you like street tacos, get the normal tacos and not the special taco. Service 4/5: the staff was friendly. I did have to ask to have someone explain the salsas to me, but overall they were friendly and willing to explain things when asked. Ambiance 4/5: this is a dive and very small. We were able to get a table outside, but if it's busy there may not be places to sit. Overall a nice taco place! read more

Taqueria San Bruno - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Why 5 stars? Because mosr burritos are the same. This one is not. --- --- --- When visiting the most famous Yelp celebrity of San Mateo County, I knew that I did not have to complete my normal routine when traveling, which is an absurd amount of food research. I simply told Paolo B: take me to one of your favorite places. And that's what brought me here. While I would trust this man with my life, I will admit that a thought entered my mind when he mentioned that this was one of his favorite burrito spots: most burritos are pretty damn similar. Is this one *really* going to be that much better? Well, it was. And that's why they call Paolo the love child of Guy Fieri and Simon Cowell of the Bay Area. The man knows talent and that's why he's goated. First off, I don't know if I've ever seen a burrito on a menu that consists of both steak and shrimp. Normally, I'd have to choose between the two different types of my favorite protein, but here, you get the best of both worlds. Plus, you can request your burrito to be grilled, which just adds a layer of love to something that's already stuffed to the max with it. Throw a little green sauce on each bite and you have one of the better burritos I've ever eaten. If I lived in the area, I too would be a regular here. Unfortunately, I am many states away, but if you're also not local and happen to be reading this review, I have good news for you. It's about as close to the airport as it can be, so you have no excuse not to make it your first stop after you land at SFO, or the last stop right before you head back home. read more

Taqueria San Bruno - Steak and shrimp burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Bruno, California

I love seeing restaurants with a continual line out the door. With that said, I really liked my carne asada super burrito (5/5) but I am surprised by the 4.5 star rating on yelp. Taqueria San Bruno is a small old school taqueria. They are so busy, they don't answer their phone. So there's no way to circumvent standing in line by ordering online or by phone. Therefore, while I really liked my super burrito, and I really liked their salsa bar, and I really appreciated the friendly cashier who calmly took our order amongst the chaos in this overstuffed restaurant, I won't be back to Taqueria San Bruno...they've just got too many fans...and I don't want to wait 15 minutes in line to order, and then another 30 minutes to get my food. That's what happens when you get older and impatient for a simple (albeit tasty) burrito. read more

Delicioso Wasn't sure what to expect from this unassuming taqueria tucked away next to some auto shops. Order at the counter and grab a table. They give you chips and fresh salsa to snack on while you wait. We tried the super burrito and quesadilla and were blown away. First off, their portions are huge, including generous amounts of tender steak. The burrito was stuffed to the brim. Their tortillas are warm with plenty of tensile strength. The quesadilla was very well toasted with a huge scoop of guac on the side. PSA: They don't have parking and street parking is pretty tenuous. Try looking for some street parking a few blocks away or park at the nearby BART station. read more

My friend has been telling me to come in here and check it out. I finally did after getting my hair done- this place has a few Michellin stars! The burrito was truly delicious and the line was out the door- the staff was really nice and offered me chips to eat while waiting for the order, it took about 30 minutes to get but once I got it, did I devour it? YES! They do have a sauce bar and ask to limit yourself to a few or at least as much as you will eat. Some people were SO GREEEDY! Because why did they grab so many to go for their 1-2 burrito? YES I AM JUDGING YOU! Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

Taqueria San Bruno is a small hole-in-wall, local neighborhood fav decorated with colorful wall murals, pictures, knickknacks, that delivers the feel and taste of awesome Mexican comfort food in their burritos, tacos, tortas, plates. Parking can be spotty, respect the signs not to park in certain neighboring areas. There's seating inside, with warm days, some seats outside as well. I usually run in and take my order to go. Check out the menu board, note the protein offerings, CARNE ASADA, CARNITAS, FISH AL PASTOR, SHRIMP, CHICKEN, CARNE ASADA, and the STEAK/SHRIMP combos are king. When you're ready, check in at counter and put your order in. I did not remember counterperson's name because I was literally salivating over the menu and its possibilities in my head! But he was really nice and helpful with my order. Ordered: CARNE ASADA Burrito. The star of the show. A must order! CORN TORTILLA QUESADILLAS. Corn tortilla quesadillas are difficult to find so this is a must order for when it's on the menu. I'll definitely be back to sample their TRIPA and LENGUA offerings as well. See you there! read more

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I was all set to pick up sandwiches from Little Lucca when I remembered a reel I'd seen hyping up Taqueria San Bruno, so I took it as a sign and changed plans. I pulled in at 8:57 a.m. on a Saturday and easily found parking (a small miracle in itself). By 9:02, my order was in, and within minutes, a steady stream of customers started arriving to grab phone orders. Clearly, I wasn't the only one with this spot on my radar. I ordered two breakfast burritos, carne asada and carnitas, and had them in hand by 9:19. First impression: these burritos are HUGE. They also have a DIY salsa bar and include complimentary chips, which is always a nice touch. That said, if you're expecting a traditional breakfast burrito, just know that aside from the eggs, it leans more "super burrito" than classic breakfast. It's hearty, packed, and incredibly filling. The portions alone make it feel like a great value. Service was efficient and no-frills, and the restaurant was noticeably busier by the time I left. Taqueria San Bruno absolutely deserves its flowers (Michelin nod or not), but I wouldn't necessarily drive far out of my way just for it. That said, I'd happily return next time I'm in the area to explore more of the menu. read more

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Five stars for hearty portions of Beautifully cooked Carne Asada and Shrimp and green salsa. The rice and beans are not overly salty and the ratio of these were much less than protein, but beans were so flavorful. I found parking and ordered my Steak and Shrimp super burrito grilled. The bathroom was clean. No notes! read more

Taqueria San Bruno - Steak and prawn super burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Great food, but no orange sauce! Recommend coming here to check out the artwork. Somewhat long wait but I think they were having a busy Sunday. Overall recommend! read more

Taqueria San Bruno - Mexican Near Me - San Bruno, California

I had the fish, shrimp, and beef burrito. Wow, it was massive! It was really great. Generally, I'm not much of a burrito person so I would give it a 4/5 but for burrito lovers this is def a 5/5. I would come back to try other dishes. read more

Checked out a TOP 12 U.S. BURRITO post and this popped up. So did I, so I went. Total hole in the wall with a line. Industrial area with more planes overhead than empty parking spots. All worth it. Outstanding burrito, decent price. read more

Taqueria San Bruno - #5 - Mexican Near Me - San Bruno, California

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I love their al pastor tacos! I think it's my favorite al pastor from anywhere and probably my favorite dish from here. It's so full of flavor! Their fish taco is also amazing. It's perfectly cooked; so juicy and tender. I'm usually more of a fried fish taco fan but I'd get this again. Love their carne asada or chicken wet burrito. Their shrimp burritos are also good. They also got the tripas extra crispy done right! Nice crispiness and chewiness. I recommend calling in to place your order and taking it to go. There's not a whole lot of tables and the bench outside can get hot on a sunny day. It can also get busy so even though there's not a long line, be prepared to wait for your order...even at 2pm on a Friday! Parking can be pretty difficult since there's a bunch of neighboring mechanic shops. read more

Taqueria San Bruno - 2 al pastor tacos and a fish taco - Mexican Near Me - San Bruno, California

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I think the super burritos are pretty fire. We've had the carnitas and lengua super burritos here and they're delicious every time. They do not skimp on the protein here. I usually sub the beans for more rice and end up saving less than half a burrito for later. They also give free chips and salsa here so that's a plus. We've also gotten a tub of their fresh guacamole. The food in general is amazing. Unfortunately their wait time is insane. I've never waited less than 45 minutes to get my food. Good luck getting a hold of anyone on the phone to place a to-go order. read more

5 stars easily. I've been coming here for more than 15 years now, and this is my third review for Taqueria San Bruno over that time. Came back again while visiting the Bay and this place still hasn't changed, in the best way possible! It's still the same family running the place after all these years, which honestly says a lot nowadays. Even with all the new customers over the years, and yes, still the same lack of parking haha, the food has stayed incredibly consistent in quality, portion size, and taste every single time I've come here. That kind of consistency is rare. Wishing the family good health and many more years of success, and I hope they never change a thing. I'll definitely be back again whenever I'm in the Bay. read more

Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. I've gotten take out probably 4-5 times in the past year and the food has been consistent in flavor. I always get the Shrimp Super Burrito but 2 out of 3 times I've ordered this, they do not add the guacamole or sour cream which is disappointing since I'm literally paying extra for these 2 items. I think it has to do with the fact that I ask for no cheese so they don't add the other 2 items... I might as well just get the Regular Burrito next time and call it a day. A big part of why we keep coming back here is the condiments bar. They have all the sauces and toppings in a 'do it yourself' bar area which I love. I can pick and choose which toppings I feel like grabbing without having to pester the workers for more. The parking in this area is terrible. I've been off peak/non peak hours and there is usually no parking. Best advice is to bring a friend, drop the friend off to place the order in person while you wait in the car somewhere. I would also suggest trying to visit during off peak hours. When it's busy you can easily wait over a hour for your food to come out. read more

Today's lunch was a steak taco salad $17 (secret menu) and a large strawberry agua fresca $3. This was a good lunch. Steak was a bit chewy and they give you a lot of meat. Flavors were OK. It didn't come with beans which I liked. The staff here are cool. If you are here on lunch break, it does take a long time for the food to come out. My salad took over 25 minutes. It will be faster if you order soup. The staff here are cool. Love eating in their little cold dining room. read more

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Super busy little place , small place but super sweet people . Can't wait to try out the food !! Yummy !!! That's all I can say !! Hard to find parking , but it's worth it !! read more

I legit only got two tacos this visit, but the place checks out with all the good reviews and hype! It's literally wedged between random businesses on a pretty quiet street, but it was pretty busy inside for a Sunday afternoon. Service was pretty quick and very friendly! Inside has sufficient seating and is well decorated/lit. Even though the tacos are a little pricey, they are absolutely loaded with meat. The fish and lengua were so tender and had good flavor/char. Pico was a bit bland, but my brother says it's usually good. Overall, I will definitely be back for more tacos and to try other things! read more

Taqueria San Bruno - Fish Taco & Lengua Taco - Mexican Near Me - San Bruno, California

Taqueria San Bruno serves exceptional burritos! The carnitas was crispy, and they did not hold back on sauce. I think it might actually be my favorite burrito this side of the Bay. Definitely worth going out of your way if you're craving something that will satisfy you. It's hard to miss if you're not looking for it, and parking is sparse. It's best to go during off times. I saw a few people taking their food to-go. There is ample seating inside if you want to dine in, though. They have a small salsa bar where you can choose from a variety of different salsas. read more

Taqueria San Bruno - Carnitas Super Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Delicious tasting burritos! We went on Sunday night around 5pm and it was pretty busy. We waited about 10 minutes before we ordered and then waited about 20 minutes to get our food. I didn't mind the wait since the TVs were turned on to the football game. We ordered a carne asada super burrito and an al pastor super burrito. The total came out to be about $32. There's a complimentary salsa bar where you can fill up on your salsas while waiting for your food. There are quite a few tables but they were all occupied so we opted for takeout. They also give a free small bag of chips! The burritos were delicious. The two meats had this smoky flavor to it which added a nice touch. The portion sizes are quite generous. I split the burrito in half to share and still couldn't finish my side. read more

Taqueria San Bruno - Mexican Near Me - San Bruno, California

If you're in the SSF/San Bruno area and want some legit Mexican food, this is the place. It's a small place with only 1 green parking spot in front, but the food here is worth looking for parking. We came here on a Sunday around lunchtime, and there was a line about 5 deep. About 1/2 were takeout orders, and 1/2 were dine in. There's seating inside, and there's a TV with football on. We had a couple of burritos (regular and super) and they were packed with rice, beans, meat and a taco sauce that pulled everything together. There's also a condiment bar with the best green salsa. You know this place is legit from the accolades hanging on their wall of fame, which includes recognition from Michelin and SF Chronicle. They are certainly deserving. Highly recommend. read more

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This place is well loved by the San Bruno faithful. Their Mexican plates are great, and I think they're mostly known for their good sized burrito, however, the location of this establishment makes me hesitate to go more often. It's in the industrial part of SB, and on the sketchier side, with very little parking around. Also, once you're there, be prepared to wait anywhere from 20-60 minutes for your food. It's a popular place so it makes sense, but the location and wait time alone is what makes this spot fall short of 5 stars for me. Sorry! read more

Small but intimate place! Service is top notch, kind workers with positive attitude and smiles on all their faces. Food is 10/10!! First time here and we got the caldo de cameron which was hearty and filled with shrimps. Tortilla on the side was great. Lengua taco is a must! :) we also got the fajitas de cameron which I loved how flavorful everything was! Self salsa bar + tasty spiced sauces, free chips is what I also love about this place! Def will be coming back. read more

Taqueria San Bruno - Mexican Near Me - San Bruno, California

**October 2025: Saturday Night Visit** I come to the Bay area maybe once a year and this particular Taqueria regardless on the length of stay is ALWAYS on my agenda. I cannot come to SF or the surrounding area and not get my Surf and Turf Super Burrito ($16.95). They've somehow perfected this hand-held masterpiece where each bit produces magic. The char and juiciness of the shriimp swims in the chunky guc and carne asada. There's not too much rice or beans and somehow everything works in harmony. I think it's safe to say that I'm a fan. I would give this one million stars. Price wise yes it does seem a bit high for a burrito, but with the same ingredients in socal this would easily be a $30 burrito. FYI: Parking does suck, but I promise you the Surf and Turf Super Burrito is worth it. read more

Tried and true, this staple can survive being in the hood of auto mechanics because it's that good. Since i haven't been in a while, I went with the standard carne asada burrito (basic, I know lol) which was pretty solid - def more rice heavy but the meat was good and "enough" I also got to try the Al Pastor taco which was by farrr better - the taste and savory just dominated my basic burrito so I'd be dumb not to opt for the al pastor burrito next time :) (Also, there's a self-serve salsa bar which you can help yourself for dipping or pouring on your food for an extra kick or flavor(s). Overall, this is a standout taqueria for good reason - and probably unlikely to go wrong with anything here! read more

Taqueria San Bruno - Al Pastor Taco (DELICIOUS) - Mexican Near Me - San Bruno, California

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This place doesn't slip on meats and is so very delicious. Wait for the food can be a little bit longer but it is worth the wait plus you can munch on some chips and complementary fresh salsa while you wait. Had the shrimp super burrito and asada tacos. Shrimp burrito had a lot of shrimp and the tortillas for the tacos seemed to just be a carrier for the meat.. super delicious, will be back the next time I am waiting for my car to be serviced read more

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This was my first time at Taqueria San Bruno. I'll admit, I was a bit skeptical on the drive over since it looked like it was in the middle of nowhere. But once we arrived, the place was packed. Ordering was quick, and while we waited a bit for our food, it wasn't anything unreasonable. The meat was incredibly flavorful. We ordered a burrito and tacos, and the portions were generous. I'll definitely be back -- I really enjoyed the food. read more

Taqueria San Bruno - Mexican Near Me - San Bruno, California