El Cerrito

325 Sharon Park Dr B4, Menlo Park - 94025
188 reviews
Mexican
(650) 854-7300

Super nice staff and very friendly dine-in experience. Food is amazing, large servings. Take-out is fast and easy!

I don't want to give a low rating because I know times are tough, but the food here is terrrrrrrible!We ordered at steak burrito and a chicken quesadilla.The burrito was overly filled with undercooked pinto beans and hard rice. There was some little meat pieces if you look for them and a few strands of lettuce. The burrito was dry and crunchy, not good and would never recommend to even my enemy.The chicken quesadilla was cooked in a stenchy old oil and the whole togo box was drenched in the orange oil. Got all over the bag and table, nasty. Old oil is smelly, which this was.I'd never visit this restaurant and would never recommend to anyone. I'm not sure why they have so many good reviews... I would give 1-star if I could without feeling bad.

Best breakfast burrito around can either get hash browns or country potatoes in your burrito but the hash browns are my favorite! Definitely good stuff

Possibly the best traditional margarita I’ve ever had.

Super good food and ultra friendly staff. Good place to get food if you're staying at the Stanford guesthouse or working at SLAC

We had a phenomenal lunch here today! The food was excellent and service was exceptional. The lovely waiter brought yummy chips and salsa to the table, and I ordered extra guac which was nicely seasoned. For mains we had a pastor burrito and enchiladas suizas - both came with rice and refried beans, and both were absolutely delicious! Portions were so generous we had to take half home for later! We will absolutely be back, what a great find.

Service was, very good. For that alone, I'd give 5 stars. Unfortunately, cannot say the same about their food. Salsa was just ketchup with some spices. Had the steak a la tampiqueña with a side a shrimp. The meat cut was paper thin, smothered in a creamy orange sauce and full of fat. There were 3 shrimps. The beans, seemed like they had just opened a can of beans and portioned some unto the plate. No flavor. Had the house sangria and even that, they couldn't get right. Wine was not fresh and started to taste a bit rancid. Place has a lot of potential but, they need to review ingredients and product preparation, as well as, recipes that more closely resemble Mexican cuisine.

Great food. Very authentic. Love the fish tacos

So good! My husband is super picky and said this place is a keeper. Will be going back... will enjoy the outdoor seating next time.

Solid choice for Mexican food. They even have a breakfast menu, though we prefer the regular lunch menu.