El Maguey — Restaurant in San Carlos

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...

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...

My local Mexican place - when we are too busy to cook, we grab ourselves some takeout from El Maguey - always a family favorite for us. They have a really tasty fresh salsa bar with some unique homemade salsas, and the food always hits the spot (my go to is the Chile Relleno burrito, my kids go for quesadillas). Horchata if we're feeling indulgent. It's right next to the Caltrain station, so I can walk there on my way home from work, which is super convenient. Staff is nice, service is quick, food is good, and there's a TV that always has soccer on it - what more can you...