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Taqueria El Metate

120 Harbor Blvd, Belmont, CA 94002-4016
650-595-1110
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Ranked #27 of 36 restaurants in Belmont
Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- 23 Jul 2012
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san francisco
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143 reviews 143 reviews
85 restaurant reviews
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

I just had another great burrito from here, so I thought I would write a quick review. I eat here about once a month and find it to always taste very consistent. The restaurant has a fairly decent atmosphere, mostly caters to the lunch crowd or people who take the food to go. However, The food is very good for... More

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San Mateo, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012

was here last saturday and was called a dyke and fat in spanish as we almost paid for our order. I questioned the person at the front before my girlfriend could pay, she was going to be passive about this whole thing but I am boycotting this restaurant and tell others of my experience. I feel helpless and violated. I... More

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SF
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128 reviews 128 reviews
88 restaurant reviews
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

This is our go to restaurant for a quick Mexican meal. Food: Well prepared and very nicely flavored. Large, very large portions and all the standards on the menu. They have some extras like beef tongue tacos and Menudo on the weekends that are very nice. There is lots of meat on your plate and their salsa bar has well... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2008

From the street it doesn't look like much, but don't let that fool you! The food is excellent; proven by the long line that forms as 12:00 noon approaches. The line moves fast and your food will be served hot and well worth the wait. Menu selection is enormous and food portions are very generous. For the record, I've never... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2008

We get takeout here weekly!

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