El Palenque Taqueria
El Palenque Taqueria is a San Mateo, CA taco spot in the Shoreview area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 672 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Shoreview, 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.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does El Palenque Taqueria serve?+
El Palenque Taqueria is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is El Palenque Taqueria located?+
El Palenque Taqueria is at 15 N Kingston St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA, in the Shoreview neighborhood of San Mateo, California.
Is El Palenque Taqueria good?+
El Palenque Taqueria has a 4.5★ average across 672 Google reviews — loved by locals by San Mateo taco standards.
How expensive is El Palenque Taqueria?+
El Palenque Taqueria sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a San Mateo taquería.
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