Best Tacos in Burlingame Ca — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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by overall quality

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Rank 1.
Taqueria Los Altos
taco · tacos · Oakland
legit tacos that don't require a second mortgage, consistently excellent across the board.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
44 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 17:00G4.8T4.5Y5.0MS
Google4.8(120)Yelp5.0(47)Tripadvisor4.5(11)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so take the hype with a grain of salt.
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Rank 2.
Ta’ Con Madre Taqueria Estilo Mazatlan
taco · tacos · Horgan Ave
mazatlán-style execution done right—serious about the craft without pretense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
28 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.9TY4.7MS
Google4.9(97)Yelp4.7(45)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited data, but the 4.9 google rating suggests it's the real deal.
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★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 3.
Californios
fine-dining · californian · San Francisco
★★ MichelinJBF · Best Chef: California '25World's 50 BestEater 38Infatuation
michelin-starred, world's 50 best, james beard approved—this is the one if you're dropping money on mexican fine dining.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Occasion Worthy
38 min · $$$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.7T4.6Y4.6MS
Google4.7(560)Yelp4.6(485)Tripadvisor4.6(55)
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Rank 4.
La Travesia
mexican · San Francisco
near-perfect ratings across google and yelp, smart spend badge—this is the sleeper.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
41 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 10:00 — 21:00G4.9TY4.9MS
Google4.9(174)Yelp4.9(68)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow sample size, but the consistency is hard to ignore.
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Rank 5.
Cocina Mamá Cholita
mexican · San Francisco
4.9 across the board and a smart spend badge—mamá cholita knows what she's doing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
33 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 16:00 — 21:00G4.9TY4.8MS
Google4.9(345)Yelp4.8(273)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Donaji
taco · tacos · San Francisco
Michelin Guide
michelin-approved dollar tacos—this is the move if you want serious food at serious value.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
34 min · $ · ClosedClosed todayG4.7T5.0Y4.6MS
Google4.7(305)Yelp4.6(220)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
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Rank 7.
Mayaflor
mexican · San Francisco
perfect yelp score, great value badge, and it's a buck—no-brainer for breakfast or quick lunch.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
42 min · $ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 14:00G4.8TY5.0MS
Google4.8(139)Yelp5.0(89)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, but the 5.0 yelp is worth testing.
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Rank 8.
La Carreta
mexican · San Mateo
4.9 google rating, smart spend—solid mexican that doesn't cut corners.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
10 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.9TY4.8MS
Google4.9(63)Yelp4.8(39)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow sample size, so it's a calculated risk.
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Rank 9.
Tio Chilo's Grill
mexican · San Francisco
dollar menu with 4.8 google rating—tio chilo's is doing the value thing right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
34 min · $ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 18:00G4.8T4.5Y4.7MSFS3.0
Google4.8(236)Yelp4.7(150)Tripadvisor4.5(4)Foursquare3.0(11)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited data, but the ratings suggest it's worth the gamble.
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Rank 10.
Buena Vida Cantina on Belden
mexican · cocktail-bar · San Francisco
solid mexican with cocktails and a 4.9 yelp rating—good for a night out, not just food.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
41 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.8TY4.9MS
Google4.8(297)Yelp4.9(17)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow sample size and it's more cantina than serious kitchen.
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

YOSSIE'S CANTINA$
3 points shy of the top ten — review volume is still too thin to be sure
86
Los Yaquis Méx Restaurant.$$
4 points shy of the top ten — review volume is still too thin to be sure
85
La Taqueria$
4 points shy of the top ten
85
el Mil Amores$$
5 points shy of the top ten
84
Taqueria Cancun$
5 points shy of the top ten
84

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Tacos in Burlingame Ca — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Taqueria Los Altos
taco · tacos · Oakland
legit tacos that don't require a second mortgage, consistently excellent across the board.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
44 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 17:00G4.8T4.5Y5.0MS
Google4.8(120)Yelp5.0(47)Tripadvisor4.5(11)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so take the hype with a grain of salt.
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Card
Rank 2.
Ta’ Con Madre Taqueria Estilo Mazatlan
taco · tacos · Horgan Ave
mazatlán-style execution done right—serious about the craft without pretense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
28 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.9TY4.7MS
Google4.9(97)Yelp4.7(45)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited data, but the 4.9 google rating suggests it's the real deal.
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★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 3.
Californios
fine-dining · californian · San Francisco
★★ MichelinJBF · Best Chef: California '25World's 50 BestEater 38Infatuation
michelin-starred, world's 50 best, james beard approved—this is the one if you're dropping money on mexican fine dining.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Occasion Worthy
38 min · $$$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.7T4.6Y4.6MS
Google4.7(560)Yelp4.6(485)Tripadvisor4.6(55)
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Rank 4.
La Travesia
mexican · San Francisco
near-perfect ratings across google and yelp, smart spend badge—this is the sleeper.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
41 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 10:00 — 21:00G4.9TY4.9MS
Google4.9(174)Yelp4.9(68)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow sample size, but the consistency is hard to ignore.
Call Website Google Yelp Directions Card
Rank 5.
Cocina Mamá Cholita
mexican · San Francisco
4.9 across the board and a smart spend badge—mamá cholita knows what she's doing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
33 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 16:00 — 21:00G4.9TY4.8MS
Google4.9(345)Yelp4.8(273)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Donaji
taco · tacos · San Francisco
Michelin Guide
michelin-approved dollar tacos—this is the move if you want serious food at serious value.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
34 min · $ · ClosedClosed todayG4.7T5.0Y4.6MS
Google4.7(305)Yelp4.6(220)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
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Rank 7.
Mayaflor
mexican · San Francisco
perfect yelp score, great value badge, and it's a buck—no-brainer for breakfast or quick lunch.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
42 min · $ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 14:00G4.8TY5.0MS
Google4.8(139)Yelp5.0(89)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, but the 5.0 yelp is worth testing.
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card
Rank 8.
La Carreta
mexican · San Mateo
4.9 google rating, smart spend—solid mexican that doesn't cut corners.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
10 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.9TY4.8MS
Google4.9(63)Yelp4.8(39)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow sample size, so it's a calculated risk.
Call Google Yelp Directions Card
Rank 9.
Tio Chilo's Grill
mexican · San Francisco
dollar menu with 4.8 google rating—tio chilo's is doing the value thing right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
34 min · $ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 18:00G4.8T4.5Y4.7MSFS3.0
Google4.8(236)Yelp4.7(150)Tripadvisor4.5(4)Foursquare3.0(11)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited data, but the ratings suggest it's worth the gamble.
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Rank 10.
Buena Vida Cantina on Belden
mexican · cocktail-bar · San Francisco
solid mexican with cocktails and a 4.9 yelp rating—good for a night out, not just food.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
41 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.8TY4.9MS
Google4.8(297)Yelp4.9(17)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow sample size and it's more cantina than serious kitchen.
Call Website Google Yelp Directions Card

Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

YOSSIE'S CANTINA$
3 points shy of the top ten — review volume is still too thin to be sure
86
Los Yaquis Méx Restaurant.$$
4 points shy of the top ten — review volume is still too thin to be sure
85
La Taqueria$
4 points shy of the top ten
85
el Mil Amores$$
5 points shy of the top ten
84
Taqueria Cancun$
5 points shy of the top ten
84

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Tacos in Burlingame Ca — Harry's ten

Taqueria Los Altos

Ta’ Con Madre Taqueria Estilo Mazatlan

CaliforniosH★★

La Travesia

Cocina Mamá CholitaH★

Donaji

Mayaflor

La Carreta

Tio Chilo's Grill

Buena Vida Cantina on BeldenH★

Also considered

Best Tacos in Burlingame Ca — Harry's ten

Taqueria Los Altos

Ta’ Con Madre Taqueria Estilo Mazatlan

CaliforniosH★★

La Travesia

Cocina Mamá CholitaH★

Donaji

Mayaflor

La Carreta

Tio Chilo's Grill

Buena Vida Cantina on BeldenH★

Also considered

Californios

Cocina Mamá Cholita

Buena Vida Cantina on Belden

Californios

Cocina Mamá Cholita

Buena Vida Cantina on Belden