Charlie's Taqueria — tacos in San Mateo, CA

Charlie's Taqueria

4.5· 583 Google reviews·$·Downtown

Charlie's Taqueria is a San Mateo, CA taco spot in the Downtown area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 583 Google reviews.

Rating
4.5
Loved by locals
Reviews
583
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Affordable, everyday pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Downtown, San Mateo
  • •Strong Google review volume

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Neighborhood
Downtown, San Mateo
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Charlie's Taqueria serve?+

Charlie's Taqueria is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Charlie's Taqueria located?+

Charlie's Taqueria is at 725 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA, in the Downtown neighborhood of San Mateo, California.

Is Charlie's Taqueria good?+

Charlie's Taqueria has a 4.5★ average across 583 Google reviews — loved by locals by San Mateo taco standards.

How expensive is Charlie's Taqueria?+

Charlie's Taqueria sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a San Mateo taquería.

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