El Cerrito Mexican Restaurant

I ordered two fish tacos. I really enjoyed them. The melted cheese made the tacos taste so much better. The service is fine. The ambience is comfortable. They play Mexican music in the background. I highly recommend going here.

My mom, brother, and I stopped here today for lunch. My mom is obsessed with their breakfast burritos and never stops talking about them!However, today my mom ordered the pancakes, which she also really liked. I had one of their salads and added chicken, and my brother had the chorizo breakfast burrito. Everything was good! This is more of a family-friendly Mexican (or maybe Tex-Mex?) restaurant rather than a high-end Mexican restaurant, so great to bring family to or for breakfast.All of the staff members were super nice, and there is plenty of parking since they share the parking lot with Safeway, the froyo place, etc.

Nov 7th 2024Stopped for a quick lunchChorizo tacos - Wifey got the carnitas tacos - Al pastor tacos were OK they could do with a little more seasoningThey should have more salsa flavors !Service was top !

First time coming to visit the area and I can full-heartedly say that I fully enjoyed the food here. I ordered my food to go but as I walked in i was received with a warm welcome and the establishment was well decorated and the booths were charming. I ordered the Mazatlán enchiladas and the green salsa was delicious. Their salsas that come with their chips are the best I have had in a while. Definitely worth coming back!

Fantastic food, and wonderful service! Proportions are generous.... Emma is a delight!

i ordered Beef Fajita. I have to say it's the best meal I had since arrived SF 2 weeks ago. Love it!

Delicious and fresh Carne Asada. I also love the salsa and the guacamole. The only thing better than the food, is the incredible service from Christopher. He is so friendly, attentive and quick. I'm pretty sure he was serving the entire restaurant which was quite full while we dined there. Thank you, Christopher for your exceptional hospitality.

Good Mexican American food. Great service& friendly staff. Always happy to send your to go orders with plenty of salsa & chips too

Loved everything!All their menu items are made from fresh ingredients, generously portioned with homemade goodness! Homemade tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole are so fresh. The chips are just perfect, not too thick and not greasy. Chicken Tortilla soup is very good. Their version has all the usual ingredients just made very well, different, healthier than other versions. The broth is clear and flavorful with thinly sliced fresh chicken with veggies and tortilla slices with small amount of cheese. The Lobster Quesadilla is all about the lobster and not laden with cheese. It's generously portioned, surprisingly different. The quesadilla is garnished with a dollop of guac and sour cream on the side with a few onion rings adorned the entree, which was a welcome surprise! Lastly, the Crispy Taco is amazing! Your choice of what meat or veggies for the inside. I ordered the carnitas which are more saucy chunks of pork, instead of crispy fried chunks. I definitely will return and I'm really want to try their popular Fish Tacos. Looks amazing! The Monte Cristo Sandwich, what the heck is going on with this surprising menu item, it's pretty delicious and filling with choice of side. Super refreshing restaurant, very different from other Mexican restaurants. I ordered to go but the restaurant looks friendly and comfortable with lovely stained glass windows and little old school feels, something I miss from my younger days.To go packaging is compostable containers and generously portioned; thoughtfully placed items inside the containers. Love thoughtfulness! Fresh and generous seems to be their theme. Other Yelpers show in their photos adult beverages are really generous, too. El Cerrito has been in business for decades and I hope the continue to reign! Give them a try if you love authentic, fresh and flavorful Mexican cuisine. They also have great American cuisine entrees, too, with some breakfast items, as well. They are a casual restaurant and very reasonably priced, considering the area, right off Sand Hill Road.Cheers to another fav! Enjoy.

Outstanding place for Mexican food. Services top notch and friendly. I've ordered at least six different dishes there and they were all outstanding. I would give them six stars if I could.Family run restaurant, which is also important to me.