Despite the faded and eclectic decor, Charlie's is a neighborhood favorite. The salsa bar has the fresh condiments and crisp tortilla chips. The seating is plentiful. The ladies here take care of you. And the food is flavorful and generous. Try the tacos, burritos, the ceviche, menudo. Oh my gosh they are tasty. Street parking only, limited outdoor seating.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Burrito, Carne Asada Wet Burrito, Menudo, Carne Asada Burrito, Chips and Salsa
Raul Arana
I haven't been here in years, and im glad that the food is still amazing ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michele P
Charlie’s is Such a gem in San Mateo !The staff is so welcoming and the food is authentic and delicious .The neighborhood feel is so comforting !Also Tacos and chips are gluten freeDietary restrictions: Gluten Free Options
Elizabeth Iversen
Pretty basic. Meat was over cooked. Tortillas were
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
JASON MAY
For a mid size Mexican food place its great. They make there own chips and salsa , and have a chip bar for all customers .Kid-friendliness: Very family safe atmosphere.Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs , wide walkways.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Burrito, Chips and Salsa
oscar franco
That inguiesu burrito..... Great, great salsa bar. I
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Burrito, Chips and Salsa
Jonathan Engelmann
Superb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter Nixon
Ok, maybe not a 5 star restaurant, but the best places to eat are always the small ones that are "muy auténtico". Charlie's Tacos always serves a burrito filled with robust and varied flavors and textures. The only fault may be they're too big to consume at a single sitting.A big plus is serving the best (and only, to my taste) habanero salsa, El Yucateco Green.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Burrito, Carne Asada Wet Burrito, Carne Asada Burrito, Tacos Al Pastor
Douglas Arias g
VERY TASTY FOOD AND WITH AFFORDABLE
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Quezadilla, Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo, Me Gusta Camarones Rancheros
Derek Frost
The ladies running the desk are always nice and polite, while the hombres are working hard in the kitchen. Food is good. People are good. Makes it, well….good.:)Let’s not forget the practically all you could eat chips and salsa and jalapeño:)Won’t find that at Pancho Villa;-)
Service is great. Food is good. Quick and easy. No complaints. The main entry to order food can get a little crowded.Parking: Street parking, can get busy during lunch and dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Rich Stone
First time I came here and on my way to our table i looked to see what others were having.. it looked and smelled delicious in there. I had the fish fillet plate. It was cooked to perfection. Even had a bit of toasty edges.. the lady there was really pleasant to speak with..and I could tell she was ready to help in anyway she could. I definitely am going back with friends and family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Burrito
Jasmin E
Shrimp and steak plate was delicious. Their salsa bar is also incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Isla Beltzner
I’ve been going to Charlie’s since I was really little. My nanny Bell used to take us here for carne asada tacos and free chips! The family who owns it is so lovely and kind! This place is a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Burrito
Mike Beltzner
Legit great taqueria fare. Wouldn't recommend Door Dash, pick up or eat in.
Despite the faded and eclectic decor, Charlie's is a neighborhood favorite. The salsa bar has the fresh condiments and crisp tortilla chips. The seating is plentiful. The ladies here take care of you. And the food is flavorful and generous. Try the tacos, burritos, the ceviche, menudo. Oh my gosh they are tasty. Street parking only, limited outdoor seating.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Burrito, Carne Asada Wet Burrito, Menudo, Carne Asada Burrito, Chips and Salsa
I haven't been here in years, and im glad that the food is still amazing ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charlie’s is Such a gem in San Mateo !The staff is so welcoming and the food is authentic and delicious .The neighborhood feel is so comforting !Also Tacos and chips are gluten freeDietary restrictions: Gluten Free Options
Pretty basic. Meat was over cooked. Tortillas were
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
For a mid size Mexican food place its great. They make there own chips and salsa , and have a chip bar for all customers .Kid-friendliness: Very family safe atmosphere.Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs , wide walkways.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Burrito, Chips and Salsa
That inguiesu burrito..... Great, great salsa bar. I
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Burrito, Chips and Salsa
Superb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ok, maybe not a 5 star restaurant, but the best places to eat are always the small ones that are "muy auténtico". Charlie's Tacos always serves a burrito filled with robust and varied flavors and textures. The only fault may be they're too big to consume at a single sitting.A big plus is serving the best (and only, to my taste) habanero salsa, El Yucateco Green.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Burrito, Carne Asada Wet Burrito, Carne Asada Burrito, Tacos Al Pastor
VERY TASTY FOOD AND WITH AFFORDABLE
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Quezadilla, Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo, Me Gusta Camarones Rancheros
The ladies running the desk are always nice and polite, while the hombres are working hard in the kitchen. Food is good. People are good. Makes it, well….good.:)Let’s not forget the practically all you could eat chips and salsa and jalapeño:)Won’t find that at Pancho Villa;-)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Service is great. Food is good. Quick and easy. No complaints. The main entry to order food can get a little crowded.Parking: Street parking, can get busy during lunch and dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
First time I came here and on my way to our table i looked to see what others were having.. it looked and smelled delicious in there. I had the fish fillet plate. It was cooked to perfection. Even had a bit of toasty edges.. the lady there was really pleasant to speak with..and I could tell she was ready to help in anyway she could. I definitely am going back with friends and family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Burrito
Shrimp and steak plate was delicious. Their salsa bar is also incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
I’ve been going to Charlie’s since I was really little. My nanny Bell used to take us here for carne asada tacos and free chips! The family who owns it is so lovely and kind! This place is a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Super Burrito
Legit great taqueria fare. Wouldn't recommend Door Dash, pick up or eat in.