Top rated Mexican restaurants in San Mateo

Experience the best that San Mateo has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 34 places from Mexican restaurant category.

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Taquería las pencas #2
Mexican restaurant
$$ $$
4.70 (56 reviews)
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Camila's Tacos (Food Truck)
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 This food truck is one of the best tasting authentic Mexican food out there. The prices are also do reasonable. I just wish they were available on doordash or ubereats. Guarantee they'd get so much more business if so cause I'd order from there all the time if there was delivery!! This really is...
4.70 (40 reviews)
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Cuban Kitchen
Cuban restaurant
Small, casual outpost for Cuban platters, sandwiches & desserts amid vintage posters & colorful art.
$$ $$
4.60 (903 reviews)
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Suavecito Birria & Tacos
Mexican restaurant
Straightforward take-out offering Mexican homestyle cooking like tacos, burritos & quesadillas.
$ $$$
4.60 (266 reviews)
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El Palenque Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
Straightforward, chill spot selling counter-serve nachos, tacos & other quick Mexican standards.
$ $$$
4.50 (576 reviews)
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Charlie's Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
Casual counter-order spot with jungle-scene murals, salsa bar with unlimited chips & taco shop fare.
$ $$$
4.50 (509 reviews)
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Taqueria Los Primos #1
Mexican restaurant
👍 Great food and easy parking. Located in the "other area" of San Mateo, not so fancy but all really good food options. This is a sit-down taqueria. I ordered one taco with rice and beans and it was plenty! 💪 The sauces are very authentic.
$ $$$
4.50 (283 reviews)
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El Sinaloense Mexican Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Lively, laid-back locale offering Mexican standards plus a focus on seafood dishes.
$$ $$
4.40 (713 reviews)
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La Fonda de San Mateo
Mexican restaurant
Mexican eatery featuring rustic decor & classic burritos, enchiladas & tostadas, plus a full bar.
$$ $$
4.40 (240 reviews)
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Las Palomas Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Our first time here. We wandered in at random and were so glad we did. The restaurant is a large and barebones - simple tables and chairs. But the food is excellent. Lots of Mexican favorites, well cooked and delicious. The staff were friendly and patient. Overall a great meal.
$$ $$
4.40 (208 reviews)
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Noshery
Restaurant
😐 So to be honest I kinda rather give this place a 2.8. Now keep in mind it’s actually 9 different restaurants in one. As far as the overall building. The seating sucks. The napkins are very waxy and non absorbent. The humus we ordered was very watery and the chicken was rather dry. I also ordered the...
$$ $$
4.40 (130 reviews)
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Fletch's Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Really liked my tacos!! Tortillas tasted soft and fresh, and the portions were great. I only saw 2 really young people working when I went(made me nervous) but I received quality service and food nonetheless :) I recommend the happy hour special . If you want spicy sauce just ask for hot, the medium...
$ $$$
4.40 (86 reviews)
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Mariscos Y Taqueria Ixpalino Sinaloa
Mexican restaurant
👍 San Mateo's hidden secret! This little modest place inside a grocery store has yummy and substantial tacos, burritos, seafood plates. Decent prices, service with a smile. Ample street parking.
4.40 (76 reviews)
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Celia's
Mexican restaurant
Relaxed chain serving a lengthy menu of traditional Mexican fare, plus burgers & cocktails.
$$ $$
4.30 (884 reviews)
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Guadalajara Grill
Mexican restaurant
Snug, counter-serve Mexican spot serving the classics in a colorful space with murals.
$ $$$
4.30 (577 reviews)
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Celia's
Mexican restaurant
Relaxed chain serving a lengthy menu of traditional Mexican fare, plus burgers & cocktails.
$$ $$
4.30 (460 reviews)
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Fernando's Méxican Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Down-home storefront eatery with traditional Mexican eats, margaritas & a vibrant atmosphere.
$$ $$
4.30 (407 reviews)
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Tacos Al Vapor Nueva Italia
Mexican restaurant
👍 Really good tacos but they don’t serve beer. My favorite was the pollo with everything on the homemade tortillas with green sauce from the table. My husband said the lengua was super tender and tasty also with the green sauce from the table. I had carne asada and chorizo which were really good. M...
$ $$$
4.30 (235 reviews)
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Snacks Antojitos Mexicanos
Mexican restaurant
👍 First time having a mangoneada! Had to try it after a lot of people recommended it and seeing positive reviews of it. I really enjoyed it! The regular size was a bit large for me so next time I would probably opt for the mini.
$ $$$
4.30 (138 reviews)
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Pancho Villa Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
At this casual Mexican mainstay, guests order hefty burritos, fruity drinks & tacos at the counter.
$ $$$
4.20 (1.9K reviews)
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