Taqueria Los Primos #2

Taqueria Los Primos #2 serves Mexican food from 376 North Ellsworth Avenue in downtown San Mateo. The chamber's import carried it as Los Primos Mexican Food, but its own online ordering page uses the Taqueria Los Primos #2 name with the same address and phone, and the number in that name points to a second location of a Los Primos taqueria in the city.

Food and ordering

Taquerias of this kind are typically built around tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas and combination plates, with a choice of grilled and braised meats and meatless fillings. The online menu is the place to see what this kitchen is cooking.

That ordering page, hosted on the NetWaiter platform, takes takeout orders for pickup at the counter. It does not offer delivery and the restaurant does not take reservations, so seating works on a first-come basis. Beer and wine are served, and credit cards are accepted.

Planning a visit

The kitchen keeps one schedule all week, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., which covers breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekends as well as weekdays. For an office lunch or a family order, send it through the ordering page ahead of time so it is waiting when you arrive, and phone first if the order is large enough to need extra notice. Anyone with an allergy, or who eats vegetarian, should call to ask how the beans, rice and tortillas are prepared and whether meat and vegetables share a grill, because lard and shared cooking surfaces are common in taqueria kitchens. Allow a few minutes to find parking when you pick up at the busiest hours.

Who it serves

Regulars come from around San Mateo and from Burlingame, Hillsborough, Foster City, Belmont, San Carlos and Millbrae, nearby cities in San Mateo County, and the pickup option makes it an easy stop on the way home.

Call 650-548-9713 with questions or to check on an order.