Chimichanguitas
my food
oscar margarita style.
the entrance/Sign
Outdoor patio on a Sunday afternoon. I hesitate to share.
chicken tortilla soup
Chicken tortilla soup
Chef's Special enough food for 2 people
Menu cover
3. Enchilada and Tamale Combo
soppapilla dessert
Steak a la Mexicana
Tostada Salad
Combination plate
Margaritas
Combination plate
Taqueria Style Taco Tuesday Special one of each meat - carne, pollo & pork
Appetizers and Salads
Specials - all are available every day; it's just cheaper one day a week.
Lunch menu
Chicken enchiladas
À la carte, kids, and non-Mexican food.
Entrees
Combos
Josephine B.
Jan 14, 2025
This is my 2nd time eating here. Can't believe I haven't made a review yet. This place has the best chips and salsa!I've come here on a weekday afternoon so it's never that busy. Patio seating is available but the indoor seating is nice dark and cozy. Lots of street parking. This place is not too far from Hillsdale Shopping Mall. As a person that just moved from Texas a year ago, I will admit that California does have better Mexican food.
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Tiffany R.
Aug 26, 2024
My favorite restaurant in San Mateo! If I could eat here everyday I would. Indoor and outdoor dining as well as a cantina. Service is fantastic. Price is super reasonable. Amazing drink list good selection of cocktails and great margaritas!
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Andrea R.
Nov 21, 2024
OMG beers got really expensive! Still love the tortilla soup and the cups and salsa. Also miss Saúl.
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Navdeep S.
Jan 13, 2025
I've eaten at this restaurant twice already and the food is absolutely to die for, especially, the enchiladas. They are hands down the BEST enchiladas my husband and I have ever had. We've also tried a mixed plate dish and the equally good nachos. The food is worth the price and we recommend it to our friends if they are ever in the area.
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Jorge R.
Sep 28, 2024
Amazing to walk on memory lane , coming back to Fernando's after long time from Vancouver Washington.. wife and I love the food and the margaritas same quality of food ...the Cadillac margaritas was amazing.. Marina the waiter was as always very helpful the only thing she needs to take control of her mouth other than that she was ok ..the main reason why we come back to this restaurant was to remember our angel Grace Folsom one of my best friends..
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Mateo V.
Mar 5, 2023
I love Fernando's. The staff is always super friendly and makes you feel like family and I love the food. The cheese they use it's unique (in a great) for a Mexican restaurant. It's a bit more salty, almost a bit like Velveeta. It's something I look forward to every time I'm back in the Bay Area. I got 2 chicken enchilada that comes with chicken tortilla soup. Loved it!4 star versus the 5 star is just because the restaurant environment is authentic, but nothing fancy or super impressive. But it's nice.
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Christina P.
Oct 13, 2024
We've been coming here for years. Service is always amazing and food is always good. The enchiladas are amazing.
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John D.
Jul 29, 2024
Service was good, but the tacos al carbon was a little sketchy. The meat smelled sour, and tasted way off. I could only stomach one of the three on my plate before grabbing the check. Waitress said the sour taste/smell was the marinade. I've never had Mexican marinade that tasted like that. It was just really off putting and made me nauseous. Even as I write this review, my stomach is already turning and I'm a bit lightheaded. I love Mexican food, and I've had it all, so this sour meat taste was just way out of the norm for me, and I really hope it wasn't bad meat. Maybe it was too much lime in the marinade? Hopefully I don't get sick from this. I would get something else or go somewhere else.
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JoAnne B.
Feb 28, 2025
We gave it a try ...Didn't care for the foodService was very slow but friendly.The inside of the restaurant, although colorful is in need of a refresh .. as it is now the decor is tired and looks dirty,
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Collette O.
Oct 17, 2024
Usually think this place is pretty decent but this tostada salad was disgusting. Doesn't even remotely look like a salad.
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