Top 25% in San Mateo Mexican restaurant
El Palenque Taquería - Authentic Mexican Food
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El Palenque Taquería - Authentic Mexican Food Restaurant
1 active award and 5 historical awards on record. Earned awards remain active for 60 days from the award date, independently of the latest weekly ranking.
RestaurantAward#2Oct 2026
Mexican restaurantSan Mateo
Selected main award · Silver Award
Mexican
San Mateo · City Ranking
- Ranking
- #2
- Venues In This Field
- 43
- Award date
- Oct 2026
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RestaurantsCurrent ranking · Oct 2026
Oct 9, 2026
San Mateo category rank#55 of 421
Award Score75.4 / 100
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| Date | Rank | Comparison field | Award Score / 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | #52 | 337 | 76 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | #52 | 340 | 78.8 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | #52 | 340 | 81.2 |
| May 29, 2026 | #53 | 342 | 84.2 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | #53 | 341 | 79.8 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | #53 | 345 | 81.9 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | #55 | 421 | 76.2 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | #55 | 421 | Not recorded |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded | 75.5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | #55 | 421 | 75.4 |
Oct 9, 2026
California category rank#19,661 of 106,553
Award Score75.4 / 100
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| Date | Rank | Comparison field | Award Score / 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | #17,841 | 89,126 | 76 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | #18,314 | 90,904 | 78.8 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | #18,758 | 92,589 | 81.2 |
| May 29, 2026 | #18,898 | 94,974 | 84.2 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | #18,949 | 94,965 | 79.8 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | #18,555 | 95,049 | 81.9 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | #19,578 | 106,555 | 76.2 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | #19,661 | 106,553 | Not recorded |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded | 75.5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | #19,661 | 106,553 | 75.4 |
Oct 9, 2026
United States category rank#198,564 of 857,329
Award Score75.4 / 100
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| Date | Rank | Comparison field | Award Score / 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | #186,972 | 763,866 | 76 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | #195,248 | 783,065 | 78.8 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | #198,790 | 797,374 | 81.2 |
| May 29, 2026 | #200,609 | 821,920 | 84.2 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | #200,749 | 821,381 | 79.8 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | #194,830 | 821,744 | 81.9 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | #198,153 | 857,256 | 76.2 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | #198,564 | 857,329 | Not recorded |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded | 75.5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | #198,564 | 857,329 | 75.4 |
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For El Palenque Taquería - Authentic Mexican Food, the story in guest feedback is about friendly staff, fast service, fresh food and great value.
392customer voices analysedAll-time guest-feedback themes
A friendly welcome
The people behind the experience stand out in guest feedback.
Service with a good rhythm
Prompt service is one of the positive themes guests mention.
Freshness on the plate
Fresh food features among the strengths in the guest record.
A sense of good value
Guests highlight value as part of what they appreciate.
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Where is El Palenque Taquería - Authentic Mexican Food located?
El Palenque Taquería - Authentic Mexican Food is a Mexican restaurant at 15 N Kingston St, San Mateo, California 94401. Get directions on Google Maps.
What is the website of El Palenque Taquería - Authentic Mexican Food?
The official website of El Palenque Taquería - Authentic Mexican Food is elpalenquetaqueria.shop. Check it for the latest details straight from the restaurant before your visit in San Mateo.
What kind of restaurant is El Palenque Taquería - Authentic Mexican Food?
El Palenque Taquería - Authentic Mexican Food is a Mexican restaurant in San Mateo, California.
How do guests rate El Palenque Taquería - Authentic Mexican Food?
Guests rate El Palenque Taquería - Authentic Mexican Food 4.49 on average, across 712 public customer voices. Its Restaurant Award Score of 75.4 adds customer-voice confidence and rating health to that rating.
How does El Palenque Taquería - Authentic Mexican Food rank in San Mateo?
El Palenque Taquería - Authentic Mexican Food ranks #55 of 421 Restaurants in San Mateo in the latest weekly Restaurant Award ranking. See the full San Mateo restaurant ranking.
Has El Palenque Taquería - Authentic Mexican Food won any awards?
Yes. El Palenque Taquería - Authentic Mexican Food holds an active Restaurant Award: #2 in San Mateo for Mexican restaurant, out of 43 venues. Awards stay active for 60 days from their award date.