El Maguey,

1065 Holly Street, San Carlos, CA 94070

"At this Mexican spot, the food's just okay, The torta's decent, but won't blow you away, The tacos, alas, are a different story, Their tortillas are big, which dampens the glory. The flavors aren't bad, but nothing stands out, And the service is average, without any clout, But if you're in the area and need a quick bite, This place might suffice, though it's not quite right. The atmosphere's pleasant, with a cozy vibe, But the tacos are a miss, which I can't abide, And though the torta's tasty, it's not worth a trip, Overall, this place doesn't quite hit the hip. So if you're in the mood for Mexican fare, There are better options out there, if you dare, But if you find yourself in this spot by chance, Order the torta, and give the tacos a pass."

"Staff is really nice. Food portions are good; taste-wise, they’re okay. They get a lot of take outs and mobile orders I think from what I’ve seen."

"Super burrito was great, filling, and only like 10 bucks. The contents got a little soggy and not as flavorful as I hoped but still satisfying af. Nothing a bunch of salsa can't fix though! It's really nice that chips and salsa are free. Overall, quick, cheap, filling, and tasty. It's nice to grab it to go and then have a 1 minute walk over to the park next over to eat it outside. Food: 6/10 Vibes: 5/10 Service: 7/10 Value: 8/10"

"Not sure why it took me this long to visit El Maguey. But the moment I walked in I was greeted by the friendly staff. The place is very inexpensive and the food is amazing. This is authentic Mexican food. I ordered some tacos and they were delicious, my wife ordered the shrimp fajitas and they were amazing. She couldn't finish the whole plate. Also they have different variety of salsas and every single tasted amazing. This is a great place to get Mexican food around San carlos, and belmont. The only downside is the limited space to dine in. And the parking lot situation. But if you want great tacos, this is the place to go!"

"Fantastic authentic Mexican food. The chicken tacos are a solid and reliable choice. The salsa bar with unlimited tortilla chips is a great addition with an ample selection of salsas (including mango, my personal favorite)."