Los Metates

Authentic Mexican food made from scratch with quality ingredients and bold flavors. Generous portions and extensive salsa bar.

Los Metates on Lux Avenue in South San Francisco offers an appealing choice between taqueria staples and full Mexican dinner plates. Tacos, burritos, and tortas make a straightforward lunch, while enchiladas and chile relleno give a sit-down order a different direction. We like the seafood selection, which extends beyond a single fish taco. Fish or shrimp can fill tacos and burritos, and the larger plates include garlic shrimp, fried trout, and a carne asada-and-shrimp combination. A vegetable taco or quesadilla offers another way to build a smaller meal. Chips and salsa or nachos can round out an order for the table. The appeal is a versatile neighborhood Mexican menu that works for a quick handheld lunch as comfortably as a substantial plate for dinner.