Reviews for El Palenque Taqueria in San Mateo, CA
I like to get their enchilada plate. Everything is very tasty. Only drawback is salad is in box too and moisture can make... enchiladas soggy. Read more
Hmm, too bad my experience was a bit disappointing. The carnitas tacos were bland but the carne tacos were salty. Free chips... were stale. Salsas were average. At least the unconventional chicken quesadilla was hot and tasty. It was more like a burrito? Abit cramped inside but enough tables. Street parking and no restroom that I saw. Prices were average for the area. Read more
I came here with the recommendation of my colleagues. They said this is where you go for breakfast. And I can say they were... right. They don't cheap out on the amount of food they give you. Fresh eggs and chorizo...and a ton of it. Tasty and at a greatdeal. Definitely recommended for breakfast. Read more
Food was good and prices were decent. Ordered super tacos, nachos, and a regular burrito. Burrito was very big but the tacos... were not what we were expecting, which is not a bad thing. They actually prepared and cut the beef in store so you know it'sfresh. Small restaurant with seating for about 15 people. Vast menu and good service. Read more
Food was really good. I got a lengua burrito here and the lengua was tender, flavorful, and juicy. The overall burrito was great... with the blend of flavors. The price is also nice since its 7.25 for a super burrito pre-tax and they give you chips. The salsaand the pico degio is self serve. They are also quick. Read more
I'm so glad I found this place. After eating fast food for the last couple days I'm sick and tired of just eating stuff that I... can get back home. So I set out to search for some authentic Mexican cuisine. And that's when I stumble upon El Palenquetaqueria. after reading all the reviews I knew that this place was a spot that I was going to have to visit. I drove over fromthe hotel and this place is easily found right around the corner. Since I scoped out the menu before leaving, I already knewwhat I was going to order. So once I stepped inside, a procedure up to the counter and placed my order. as I sat back andwaited for my order, I watched as locals came in and out. Not very long after placing my order, my orders ready to go. Igrabbed my bag and headed now back to my hotel. once back my room I opened up all the to-go containers and I was floored at thesize portions of the food. I opted for three different varieties of taco... Lingua, cabeza, carnitas and the side of rice andbeans. After eating these tacos, I had somewhat of a religious experience. I couldn't believe how delicious food was and howaffordable it is as well. It was so good and I was so impressed that I went back the following day for lunch and it took mycolleague along me. This time I ordered the steak platter and again, I couldn't believe how much food I was getting for theprice I paid. This taqueria has made my list of go to places when when I'm in the area again. Read more
Our go-to place for authentic tacos. It's a hole-in-the-wall sort of place but who cares when the food is delicious! They have a... small salsa station, which is nice. Prices are cheap for great tacos. Easy to find street parking. We always leave happy fromthis place! Read more
best beef head and beef tongue taco! Go to place for football night