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Pancho Villa Taqueria
221 reviews
#1 of 42 Results
$
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
“
Slowing down
”
31/01/2019
“
Amazing Fresh food
”
12/12/2018
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Celia's Mexican Restaurant
91 reviews
#2 of 42 Results
$$ - $$$
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
“
Dinner Wednesday in July 2018
”
12/07/2018
“
Two Words: Happy Hour
”
22/02/2018
Gabriel and Daniel's Mexican Grill
Burlingame 5.9 km away
118 reviews
#3 of 42 Results
$
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
“
Wonderful presentation
”
11/01/2019
“
Amazing Place, Reasonable Prices
”
13/12/2018
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El Sinaloense
37 reviews
#4 of 42 Results
$$ - $$$
Mexican
Latin
“
We had the octopus in garlic butter and the
ceviche
with octopus based on a t...
”
01/10/2018
“
... with the
chips and salsa
, which we ...
”
27/02/2018
La Fonda de San Mateo
22 reviews
#5 of 42 Results
$$ - $$$
Mexican
“
Family Favorite -- Every Time We're In Tow...
”
13/04/2018
“
The food is terrific and portions are gene...
”
27/01/2019
La Cumbre Taqueria
34 reviews
#6 of 42 Results
$
Mexican
Latin
Spanish
“
I usually cut my
burrito
in half and have one serving for lunch and the other...
”
22/12/2017
“
Burritos,
tacos
, tostada's - all just f...
”
10/12/2018
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Fernando's
18 reviews
#7 of 42 Results
$$ - $$$
Mexican
“
Love this place
”
23/01/2019
“
Great find!
”
24/12/2018
El Palenque Taqueria
15 reviews
#8 of 42 Results
$
Mexican
Latin
Spanish
“
Best
quesadilla
I had
”
08/09/2018
“
... look like a stuffed grilled
burrito
.
”
13/09/2016
Guadalajara Grill
14 reviews
#9 of 42 Results
$
Mexican
“
Super Burrito Burito!!!
”
13/02/2019
“
A good burrito!
”
10/11/2017
Celias
25 reviews
#10 of 42 Results
$$ - $$$
Mexican
“
It does mean lots of
carnitas
flajita s...
”
06/05/2018
“
Great Margaritas and Premium
Tequila
As...
”
23/09/2017
Charlie's Taqueria
13 reviews
#11 of 42 Results
$
Latin
Mexican
Spanish
“
Good lunch. Not so much at dinner
”
03/10/2017
“
Delicious Food and a staff that makes you...
”
30/03/2017
Rubio's
11 reviews
#12 of 42 Results
$
Mexican
Fast food
Seafood
Healthy
“
Fast food made to order
”
14/09/2017
“
Fresh Mexican food, served quickly!
”
06/04/2017
Chipotle Mexican Grill
10 reviews
#13 of 42 Results
$
Mexican
“
Dreadful and overpriced
”
22/01/2018
“
I never got sick there
”
11/07/2017
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Foster City 3.5 km away
25 reviews
#14 of 42 Results
$
Mexican
Fast food
“
Trying Hard
”
25/08/2017
“
Substantial vegetarian food
”
28/07/2017
Chipotle Mexican Grill
13 reviews
#15 of 42 Results
$
Mexican
Fast food
“
Great Quesadilla!
”
16/04/2017
“
Tasty, efficient friendly staff
”
10/05/2016
Southwest Grill
5 reviews
#16 of 42 Results
$
Mexican
Southwestern
“
Great Mexican Food
”
20/05/2017
“
GREAT FOOD WITH A SOUTHWESTERN TOUCH
”
26/02/2017
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Taqueria El Nayarita
4 reviews
#17 of 42 Results
Mexican
“
Open for Late night cravings!
”
29/01/2019
“
Great hole in wall Mexican
”
04/06/2017
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Taqueria De Amigos
11 reviews
#18 of 42 Results
$
Mexican
“
Spicy pescado
”
01/10/2018
“
One remained hungry and one got sick
”
16/05/2018
Tacos Al Vapor
1 review
#19 of 42 Results
Mexican
“
Delicioso
”
03/12/2014
Taco Bell
2 reviews
#20 of 42 Results
Mexican
“
Average Taco Bell
”
13/11/2013
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Taqueria Las Cazuelas
1 review
#21 of 42 Results
Mexican
“
Fantastic find!
”
16/02/2016
Los Primos Taqueria
3 reviews
#22 of 42 Results
Mexican
“
Dissapointing
”
13/02/2018
“
Can't beat it
”
17/05/2017
Sixto's Cantina
Burlingame 4.5 km away
60 reviews
#23 of 42 Results
$$ - $$$
Mexican
“
Best
guacamole
”
23/07/2017
“
I enjoy a
carne asada
entree while my s...
”
11/11/2017
Taqueria El Metate
Belmont 5.1 km away
25 reviews
#24 of 42 Results
$
Mexican
“
Fresh and Delicious Taqueria!
”
06/10/2017
“
Excellent!
”
11/09/2017
Coyote's Mexican Cafe
Belmont 4.4 km away
17 reviews
#25 of 42 Results
$
Mexican
Southwestern
Latin
Spanish
“
Awesome vegetarian
burrito
”
28/11/2017
“
... and also had some
chips and salsa
.
”
15/10/2017
La Corneta
Burlingame 4.5 km away
34 reviews
#26 of 42 Results
$
Mexican
Latin
Southwestern
Spanish
“
Best Fish Tacos
”
03/06/2018
“
Good Mexican food questionable service
”
11/03/2018
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Nachoria
Burlingame 4.4 km away
21 reviews
#27 of 42 Results
$$ - $$$
Mexican
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
“
Pricey, but good overall.
”
17/09/2018
“
Pretty good tacos
”
02/04/2018
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La Salsa
Burlingame 4.5 km away
4 reviews
#28 of 42 Results
Mexican
“
Good for a quick lunch
”
13/11/2016
“
Good for a quick stop at lunch
”
13/03/2016
Milagros
Redwood City 10.5 km away
255 reviews
#29 of 42 Results
$$ - $$$
Mexican
Southwestern
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
“
Dependable and festive
”
16/01/2019
“
Great experience every time
”
07/01/2019
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Ceviche Bar and Grill
San Carlos 6.7 km away
14 reviews
#30 of 42 Results
$$ - $$$
Mexican
“
Best Steak in The Area.
”
17/07/2018
“
Birthday Celebration
”
11/03/2018
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