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Pancho Villa Taqueria
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo
"I'm in love with the orange salsa."(3 Tips)
"Great selection of burrito meats but the rice has veggies."(20 Tips)
"The best taqueria in San Mateo."(2 Tips)
"Super tacos are to die for!"(14 Tips)
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Ms HeleneJuly 4, 2018Garlic prawns come with shells on and sautéed with mushrooms and onion. Rice and selection of beans included but topped with cheese FYI $11. Extra for whole-wheat tortilla. Chips and free salsa bar.
Superb food. Chips are awesome and endless salsa! Each offering is really fresh and mouthwatering! Pretty impressed!
The best salsa bar I have ever seen, excellent shrimp quesadilla, great burritos and countless full plate dinner combo options. Best taqueria in the Bay Area.
Brandon F.August 14, 2013Best horchata I've had by far. Can't recommend much because it's all THAT good. I'd go for their chorizo corn tortilla tacos.
Some of the best Mexican food I've had in the Bay. Fish burrito, chorizo, carnitas, are all high quality meat and delicious flavors. Good salsa selection.
Their avoc Chix salad, chips and spicy sauce is addicting!!! Along with their tacos!
Ask for a foil to swoop up all the carrots, radishes and peppers to go.
Tamales are delicious. All the salsa are great especially the orange sauce.
Rema RaoMarch 8, 2012Excellent variety...close to authentic ....and just the right taste...it looks like u can't go wrong here...the snapper was to die for...yum
Andrea ReynaNovember 30, 2014Amazing burritos. This is the first place I've been to that offers refried black beans. Yummy!
Luz GRSeptember 13, 2017This place is a typical California take on Mexican food, it's not the most authentic but it's very tasty
Best downtown burrito. Get these by 1145 or wait until 1pm to avoid the rush. Can get burritos for $5/each if you buy 3. Or get a baby burrito which is more than enough to fill me up.
David DibbleOctober 16, 2019If you need an itemized receipt for work, be sure to ask at the register... They always throw it away!
v fMay 8, 2012Aside from delicious tacos they also make fresh smoothies and fruit and veggie juices in the jugueria.- The orange salsa is amazeballs. Get it. Don't ask questions.
Jessica FengJune 23, 2013Baby burrito and regular burrito are the same size... Or they just messed up the order. Salsa bar is good, just the right amount of spicy.
StephanyMarch 19, 2011The carne asada is amazing. Perfectly seasoned and seared to perfection. Get the hot salsa instead of the mild to add some bite.
Richard LiuNovember 3, 2009The best known taqueria in the area--I like it for the salsa bar, but overall a little pricey compared to its peers. Look for ValPak coupons to take the edge off dollarwise.
Carlos TironaOctober 30, 2010Split the burrito. It's huge! Bean Street coffee shop next door has free wifi. Sit near the wall if you want a clear signal. ;) try the horchata!
Super wet burrito with green sauce. Half chicken half steak. Mild salsa. Lights out.
abigail howeApril 27, 2010excellent tacos - authentic "carne" preparation; amazing salsa bars (and years of state fair recognition) Read more
Andrew NormanJanuary 24, 2015Bummer that they started charging for salsa. The beginning of the end for this place
Waitstaff is great. Manager is a jackass and wouldn't honor checkin deals
Prawn burrito is killer as is the pollo asada dinner meal
- Andrew NormanMarch 9, 2013Not that the pork and steak are bad choices, but this is chicken asada at its best
- adrian richardsonJune 2, 2010Great selection of burrito meats but the rice has veggies. La Cumbre near caltrain ftw
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Fresh ingredients, skillful preparation and large portions have made us one of the most popular taquerias in town and home of world famous burritos!
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(650) 343-4123
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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