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    4.5 (191 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Carine B.

    We had been hearing about Eskina and the "famous chilaquiles" so we decided to give this place a try. With some of the others, the food was underwhelming. I got green sauce chilaquiles with eggs over medium. They (the salsa) were lacking flavor. They just tasted salty and tart chips. I've prepared chilaquiles at home myself and had with Mexican friends/family so I'm very familiar with the dish. My son ordered the breakfast and a $7 orange juice. When he ordered, he was asked if he wanted bacon or sausage... He responded sausage, but didn't realize there was an up charge. We both agreed that the thing was reasonably placed was the $3 sausage up charge as they were decently sized and yummy. The rest of the food was basic. We compared it to an overpriced Dennys :-( (no hate to Denny's that was a regular spot for us). I can see this being a good local community spot for the people living in the area because there are really many breakfast cafés... But I don't see myself going out of my way or recommending unless someone is in the area and really craving breakfast food.

    Famous Chilaquiles with steak
    Edward S.

    We tried this new brunch spot in the "little Tijuana " section of Redwood City. I was excited to try the Chilaquiles with green sauce and steak. The steak was about 3 oz so really small for the $9 up charge. The Chilaquiles were good but not great. They lack the the bold flavor I would expect with homemade salsa. We also had the veggie omelette in a burrito. The diced potatoes were just boiled not roasted and lacked flavor. The omelette was similar. Presentation and atmosphere was great but food quality and value leave much to be desired.

    Huevos Divorciados
    Ata M.

    We happen to find this place through a quick yelp search. Happy to report it doesn't disappoint! We came coincidentally on their 1 year anniversary, they had live music (mild, easy listening tunes) outside. We were told only inside was available, which was perfectly fine. Our server was nice and friendly, however, they only checked on us once - it seemed not because of a lack of care, just mostly understaffed? The food was so good! We got the Mexican benedictos (topped with a chipotle sauce with a good kick!), the huevos divorciados - the red sauce was a little better than the green sauce, chilaquiles were a nice balance of crunchy/soft. All came with potatoes which were delicious! We finished off with the berries French toast which were some of the better French toast we've ever had! Only reason this isn't a 5 star review is the timing. I felt like our food took a little longer - and this was confirmed when we waited an extra 30minutes after our check was dropped/we paid for a takeout item to be brought to us. (At the same time another table near us asked about their food and said they were waiting about 30 minutes too.

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    Tara B.

    Welcome to the neighborhood! We went today for breakfast and it was pretty yummy! Big outdoor seating area spacious indoor area! We enjoyed the ambiance and the food! Our server was Izzy he was very attentive! Food was tasty ! My only recommendation would to put a little garnish on the omelettes they were tasty but arrived looking a little plain! Otherwise it was a good meal

    Judy C.

    With the cost of eating out going way up, if I go out to eat, it better be well worth it and Eskina delivers. Eskina is brunch food with a Mexican bent. The food is flavorful and not heavy. Service is extremely friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is casual with indoor and outdoor seating available. I came on a weekday so street parking was easy. Reading through the reviews, I was ready to get the chilaquiles but my friend who had been here before highly recommended the Mexican Benedictos. His description of the smoky chipotle hollandaise sold me. Despite the next to it on the menu, I found the sauce to have a low pleasant kick and not a lot of heat. It worked really well with the perfectly poached eggs, chorizo, and avocado. I found myself dipping my potatoes in the hollandaise too. I'll be back again to try the chilaquiles and rancheros.

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    Josseling P.

    It's always a pleasure to come dine here! It's so delicious and tasty! Love their hot sauce is my favorite! This is the only pancakes I've tried and loved. (I have never liked pancakes until having them here) today we had our usual Taco macho, chorizo omelette and pancakes! The owner brought us a delicious cookies and cream waffle needless to say my daughter was so thrilled ! They make their own whipped cream and my daughter got seconds for hot chocolate which is great real homemade Mexican hot chocolate (not a packet or premade) I tried cafe de olla which is coffee with chocolate and cinnamon, it's a like a tea so delicious perfectly sweetened I really enjoyed it specially with this rainy cold weather. I recommend you try it! It's a very welcoming and friendly restaurant, they're so attentive to all tables since they have plenty of employees working. It's not a super loud environment, you can have conversations and enjoy your meal time here.

    Karen r.

    The food was great! We came here based on the reviews, and we all agreed that our food was terrific. The only reason I am giving four stars instead of five stars is the restaurants hostess. We had a reservation. When we arrived, the hostess told us that there were no tables inside, and offered us a table outside. It was very cold outside! And their outdoor area does not have any heaters. We politely declined, explaining that it was cold. She decided to argue with us! She said it was not cold. That is not appropriate. We stood our ground, because, as I said, we had a reservation. Finally, we were seated inside. After we got our inside table, everything was great. The gentleman inside apologized for the wait, and the service was good. We all got breakfast dishes, and were very happy with the food.

    Huevos Divorciados to go. The box moved back and forth a bit in the car, so it's an after picture of that. Very tasty!
    Effy B.

    I really wanted comfort breakfast as my partner had a procedure at Kaiser Redwood City (about a 9 minute drive). I was lucky to find Eskina. The pictures and reviews looked great. I couldn't help but get the huevos divorciados (divorced eggs). The concept is to have two individual fried tortillas (like an unrolled enchilada), wity refried beans, two separate sauces (red and green), then topped with egg (I got over easy). Mmmm. I am already craving more. They also come with potatoes. Since I got over easy eggs, the yolk created an extra saucy component:). The service was friendly and I felt very welcome into a cute little restaurant. Everything was very clean and neat. Parking might be very rough on a busy weekend since it's in a residential area. I found some right away and was given my order in about 8 minutes, however it was about 10:30 on a Wednesday. I would definitely go back in to actually sit and eat my meal. I got it to go since I had to head back to Kaiser, the pictures and reviews attached won't be as pretty as if I sat down and didn't have the box moving in my car from side to side.

    Carne de Puerco

    The gentleman who took our order was great, although we requested to sit outside he didn't forget about us, checked up a few times and refilled my coffee without me asking which was nice. My fiancé ordered the jalapeño burger and he was impressed, HIM ENJOYING HIS FOOD MEANS IT WAS GOOD. He is often disappointed with taste and the way the meat is cooked but he said 10/10 fries were crispy and flavorful and we loved those. I ordered the chile verde plate which was served on a skillet which was nice because it stayed nice and hot through our meal. I enjoyed the side of beans and potatoes as well. We ordered the tres leches pancakes to share and they were good. The orange and citrus flavor was stronger than I anticipated but still yummy! We both enjoyed this place and were impressed with the service. We will definitely be back to try some new items.

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    Kendall C.

    We came for brunch on a Sunday and were seated immediately. The service was phenomenal from start to finish - everyone we interacted with was so friendly and eager to help! Our meals were delicious and the portions were large. Chilaquiles are one of my go-to brunch meals and these were probably the best I've had in Redwood City. The refried beans were unbelievably smooth and creamy, I only wish we had gotten more! They also have cafe de olla which was a pleasant surprise!

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    Jasmine P.

    Wow! Great food. Amazing and quick service. Arrived at 9am. And was out by 9:45am!! That's what you call fast service! Love it. Super chill and clean. The only unfortunate thing is that the parking there is bad. Hard to find parking if you want to eat there on the weekend.

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    horrible customer service. nasty attitudes. overpriced. food is alright. better off at denny's.

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    Food is fresh. Variety is good. Coffee is hot and service is top notch. All service staff members are super friendly and work as a team.

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    Delicious food! Best chilequiles I've ever had and the chorizo is a must. Service is super friendly. Love this neighborhood gem!

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    Mints & Honey

    4.3
    (990 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    I stopped by Mints and Honey on a Friday for lunch and had a great experience. We were able to find…read morestreet parking nearby, and since there is no dedicated lot, it was nice that we did not have to pay. As soon as we walked in, we were warmly greeted and seated. The host was very friendly and explained that once we were ready to order, we could head to the register in the back. After placing our order for a group of four, our drinks arrived within just a few minutes. They looked exactly like the menu descriptions and tasted just as good. The food was fresh, hot, and clearly made with quality ingredients. We all especially loved the tomato soup. We also ordered a waffle to share as an appetizer, and it came topped with large, beautiful strawberries that tasted amazing. The portion size was generous. I ordered the Fresh Mozzarella sandwich on ciabatta bread and asked for it toasted, and it was phenomenal. I did not have very high expectations since this was a quick, last minute choice and we did not even check reviews beforehand, but I am so glad we gave it a try. The inside of the restaurant has a cute and colorful vibe, and everything felt clean and well kept. I will definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu

    Yummy! Love coming here for brunch. A bit expensive for what it is, but it always tastes good. The…read moreordering line moves fast and the food comes to the table quickly. One con- no free refills on brewed drip coffee :( The place is cutely decorated and mostly clean!

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    Beautiful and romantic setting. IG@loveplaypeace
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    Angelicas

    Angelicas

    3.9
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I enjoyed my experience here when I visited for my cousin's bridal shower. I think my experience is…read morea little biased, but the restaurant was beautiful and quite busy. We had great service and we were able to rent out a part of the restaurant that was shaded, and had some airflow since we had so many people. Our party ordered some appetizers, we had mimosas, and then we had our brunch. I'm thinking about the bruschetta, the guava juice with a mimosas, and the salmon with the corn side! I think that our party all enjoyed the food, I would love to come back on a regular day when I'm in the area and enjoy other options.

    We walked by this place on our way to another restaurant that ended up having a 55-minute wait so…read morewe ended up coming back. We arrived at about 1:00-1:30 and the inside main dining area was already closed to patrons as staff prepared for the evening service. The host's tone did not encourage potential customers to dine there during the transition to dinner prep. Not a great first impression that gave off a late arrival so you'll get what's leftover vibe which was exacerbated by being forgotten for what seemed to be a half hour before our waitperson came to take our order. We chose to sit in the front sidewalk patio which was cold and windy not an alternate choice we will need to make again. We ended up sitting across from two loud, self-centered, immature, foul-mouthed college grad girls bragging about studying for their masters attempting to appear cultured were distracting everyone on that patio. After we placed our order, we finished up the app and hubbs was furious they forgot about his glass of pinot which arrived without an apology for the delay preceding our plate arrivals. I had the ny strip steak on the breakfast menu which came out perfectly med-well & added cilantro rice which was good although a little sticky not fluffy. Hubbs had the salmon which looked amazing and he enjoyed the mango sauce--the dish just didn't fill him up. Good thing we ordered fresh chips, salsa& guac.--which was very well prepared; the freshest guac I've ever had. It had fresh chopped tomatoes & green chiles all perfectly combined. Our wait person/food server made up for the less than stellar first impression of the host. And the food was flavorful. The ambiance was ruined by the diners across from us and the forgetfulness of taking our orders timely and serving the wine after the appetizer couldn't bring us back from what started out as negative experience. There are many restaurants up & down the bay that we aren't bothered. This wasn't the best reception nor dining experience and we are moving on. We hope it's a lesson and possibly could've just been a bad day for the crew, and unfortunately there is so much competition out there. We highly recommend the food for its freshness and flavor; recommend the salmon dish for its flavor and balance but not for its portion size. And wish this place nothing but the best and to improve where they dropped the ball.

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    Drakes

    Drakes

    4.0
    (598 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    Nice little place. Can feel a little cramped - but the food is 100% worth it…read more Don't know if it was a coincidence, but this was also the first time I wasn't asked "everything okay" while I had food in my mouth, but they were there when we needed them. Will be visiting again.

    My boyfriend and I stopped by Drake's on Saturday, August 1, after spending the whole morning…read morehandling business in the San Carlos area. We were tired, hungry, and desperately in need of coffee. Drake's looked perfect and great reviews. The restaurant itself is charming. There's a small upstairs dining area, and the downstairs bar looked like the quickest way to get food, so we headed there. But the welcome was awkward. A man at the front desk clearly heard us walk in but didn't look up or acknowledge us. After a moment, a woman came over with a big smile, which was nice, but she didn't say a word just handed us menus. So we seated ourselves at the bar. When the waiter asked what he could get us, I started giving our coffee order, and he just looked around the room up at the ceiling, across the restaurant anywhere but at me. It felt dismissive and honestly just weird. Then the coffee arrived, and it was rough. My "latte" tasted like plain coffee with a splash of milk. No foam, no espresso flavor. My boyfriend's mocha tasted watered down, almost like it was made with hot water and a tiny bit of cream. Both drinks were extremely disappointing. Thankfully, the food was much better. My quiche was decent about a 3 out of 5. My boyfriend's chilaquiles were flavorful and satisfying, definitely a 4 out of 5. Drake's has a beautiful space and good food, but the service and the coffee really missed the mark for us.

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    Berries, burrata, egg, Canadian bacon, and English muffins
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    Mademoiselle Colette

    3.9
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    1.6 mi
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    The memories of Paris were relived by the scrumptious baked goods on display here. The ladies…read morebehind the counter were nice and service was fast. I ordered the Chicken Sandwich to go. It held up very well. I got to share this sandwich made with freshly baked baguette and Mary's Organic Chicken, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and mixed greens. Hearty and delicious! I had to take home a Shroom Croissant which was this flaky croissant filled with savory mushroom duxelles and parmesan cheese. I love the earthy flavor of the mushrooms which complements the sweetness of the croissant dough. I could not resist taking home Sunshine Tomatoes which was this delighful buttery croissant filled with creamy goat cheese and sweet roasted tomatoes. This was bursting with summer sweetness. Both of these are shareable and just having small slices of each was just perfect with afternoon tea. The Almond Croissant and the Pain au Chocolat were delicious for breakfast the next day. I warmed both up to share. I enjoyed the flaky golden Almond Croissant filled with almond cream and topped with sliced almonds. The Pain au Chocolat was just perfect. They say they use butter imported from France and Valrhona Chocolate. I believe them as I get transported back to delectable France. C'est de la bombe!

    The food is great here, but the service is annoying. Twice I've ordered online, gone to check in…read more(food not quite ready, which was absolutely fine), but then when they do get it done, it just sits on their back counter forever until I go up and ask again! Start calling the orders out! The woman this afternoon had kind of an attitude when I asked again, which prompted this review. Girl, it's been sitting there for a long while and you know I was waiting on it because we literally spoke about it. Why are you acting like I'm being annoying by asking for the food I paid for and am waiting on? Like I said, the food is good but the service needs work. The prices are fairly high, which corresponds with the food, but I shouldn't have to go around begging for my food after I've already checked in once.

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    Molly Os

    Molly Os

    4.5
    (121 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    There's a reason people from all over the Peninsula make the trip to this Irish pub on weekend…read morenights. it's become one of the few places in San Carlos that truly feels like nightlife. By day, it's warm, welcoming, and family-friendly. You'll see families enjoying dinner, friends catching up over drinks, and locals stopping in for great food and hospitality. But once Friday night hits, the entire atmosphere transforms. The lights dim, the music turns up, the dance floor fills, and the energy becomes something you'd expect to find in a much bigger city. Friday nights bring a fun mix of crowds; from younger groups looking for DJs, dancing, cocktails, and nightlife energy, to older guests enjoying the live music, atmosphere, and social vibe. Honestly, I'm a little older myself and still absolutely love the younger, high-energy scene here. It's fun, welcoming, and never feels out of place no matter your age. That's what makes this place so unique. Everyone fits in and everyone has a great time. Then Saturdays bring a completely different experience with live artists and an incredible variety of music. One weekend you'll hear young country performers getting the crowd singing along, and the next you'll find authentic Irish fiddlers creating that classic pub atmosphere everyone loves. That variety is what keeps people coming back..every weekend offers something different and memorable. The food is outstanding, the beer and cocktail selection is excellent, and the hospitality is second to none. I finally had the chance to meet Molly, the owner, and it's easy to see why this place has built such a loyal following. Her passion for creating a place where everyone feels welcome shows in every detail. From the amazing service to the live entertainment and unforgettable atmosphere, this isn't just another local pub. It's become a destination spot and one of the true nightlife gems in San Carlos. Highly recommend checking it out, especially on the weekends.

    I can't believe I haven't been to MollyO's before. They've been open about 3 years. I feel like I…read morecan really celebrate my Irish heritage here. I like the dark, green colors and of course they were playing some fun Irish pub music. The service was great, but we were also the only people in the pub besides the two people who were working. Today, I came in to try their Irish Breakfast and watch some Rugby! A traditional Irish breakfast must contain Black and White pudding (a ground sausage, oatmeal and spices), Irish sausage (tastes like a banger), Irish bacon (more like thinly sliced ham), eggs. and tomato baked beans. It's delicious! I hope they get more business though! I really like this place!

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    Pull up a stool and let the good times flow at our lively bar - where every drink tells a story!
    Our mouthwatering Irish Nachos - a crowd-pleasing favorite!
    Our mouthwatering Irish Nachos - a crowd-pleasing favorite!
    Weekend bliss: Brunch vibes and bottomless mimosas!

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    Weekend bliss: Brunch vibes and bottomless mimosas!

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