I ended up here after a search on Yelp for a place to eat breakfast while a family member was having surgery at Sequoia. I am from Oakland and have become a total food snob with our bounty of riches in that town. Breakfast is my favorite meal to eat out so I have a lot of places to compare this to and this place is easily in my top 10 if not top five. I ended up getting the avocado toast which sounds so basic but the chipotle mayo was delicious, and the ratio of spinach to avocado to egg was exactly right and then the buttered delicious sourdough completed it. I decided to order an emotional support pancake, and it's one of the best pancakes that I've ever had. Maybe it's sourdough? It's got a really delicious complex sour note to it and it's beautifully brown. I'm also really picky about coffee and the coffee was delicious. The next time I stay over at my mom's and we go out to breakfast, I'm definitely bringing her here. read more

I've been to Eskina three times now, and overall I've really enjoyed the food. I've tried three different dishes (the chilaquiles, avocado toast, and an omelette) and each one was well-presented, reasonably portioned, and delicious. One of my visits included the chilaquiles with steak. While I thought the $9 upcharge for the steak was a bit high considering the amount provided, the dish itself was flavorful, saucy, and well-balanced. Most recently, I ordered the omelette with chicken. I appreciated that it came with a generous amount of grilled chicken, along with potatoes and two slices of toast. The portion size felt fair for the price, and I had no complaints about the meal. The restaurant operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and it can get quite busy, especially during peak brunch hours. I'm fairly certain it's family-owned, and I think they're doing a great job overall. The one area that could use some improvement is service. On two separate visits, we asked for water shortly after being seated and had to ask again after our food arrived because it had been forgotten. I understand that the staff may be stretched thin when it's busy, but it can also be difficult to flag someone down when you need assistance. That said, these service issues haven't taken away from the quality of the food. Overall, I think Eskina is a great brunch spot with plenty of options to choose from. Lastly, I have a soft spot for restaurants on middle field in lil mex as I grew up in the area! I'm hoping they do well read more

Stopped here while visiting Palo Alto and it was a great little find. The restaurant sits on a cute corner and has a cozy, casual Mexican café vibe that immediately feels welcoming. Service was excellent from start to finish. Our servers were friendly, attentive, and very efficient. They took the time to explain menu items, offer recommendations, and made sure we had everything we needed without us having to ask twice. As for the food, overall it was good with a few small notes. The chilaquiles were tasty, but they leaned more toward chips with salsa rather than the traditional style where crispy tortillas are fully drenched in sauce. They ended up being a bit on the dry side for my taste. The omelet was fluffy and well cooked, and the huevos rancheros were good as well. I do wish I had asked for the chorizo to be cooked a bit longer since it was slightly underdone for my preference, and the sauce could have used a little more flavor. After adding some extras though, it came together nicely. The standout for me was the café de olla, perfectly spiced and comforting. Overall, a charming little spot with great service and solid breakfast options if you're in the area. read more

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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. read more

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My family and I have been here a few times and really enjoyed it, but we had a rather disappointing experience yesterday. My mom ordered a scramble and when the dish came out, they brought her an omelette so she mentioned that it was not what she ordered and they took it back. They brought back out the exact same omelette chopped into pieces and mixed up a bit. The fact of the matter is that an omelette and a scramble are not the same thing and do not taste the same. She could have cut up the omelette had it been what she ordered, but it was not. Why did they take it back if they weren't actually going to make what she ordered? Did they think that it wouldn't be obvious that it was the same omelette? She ended up leaving most of the egg. It is what it is, but I don't think we'll be coming back. They also have a free stack of pancakes per table special listed on the website and when I asked about it, I was told that they don't actually do that. They should take that down if they aren't actually offering it. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

Eskina - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redwood City, California

Eskina is so one of a kind! You feel like you're being invited into abuelita's house and you're being cared for by family, while eating the best meal! All the siblings who run the restaurant are so kind and they want everyone to have a great experience. I highly recommend the chilaquiles, café de olla, and the kids' breakfasts, cutely named after a family member! This was my first time, but I'm about to be a regular! read more

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. read more

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This place looked really cute online with great photos of the food, but unfortunately it missed the mark for us. We came in for breakfast on a very cold morning and were really hoping it would be warmer inside, but the restaurant itself was freezing, which made it hard to get comfortable. Service was okay, but there were two crying babies inside for our entire visit. I know that isn't the restaurant's fault, but it definitely took away from the experience. I ordered the Hungry Breakfast, which came with bacon, sausage, eggs, potatoes, and French toast. My friend ordered just the French toast. The food came out fairly quickly, but everything was barely warm instead of freshly hot. On top of that, everything was very underseasoned. Another frustrating detail was the $2 upcharge for syrup at a breakfast place. I would understand if it were premium 100 percent maple syrup, but it tasted like regular syrup. We also ordered coffee, but there was no cream or sugar on the table, which felt like another small but noticeable oversight. A lot of little things added up and really affected our experience. Unfortunately, I do not think I would come back. read more

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. read more

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Really nice, homey place for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Airy, indoor/outdoor seating. Food was good. I had them turn the Denver omelette into a burrito. It was fantastic. Subbed sausage for ham; very good. Great sauce too. Good potatoes. Very good coffee. read more

WOW FACTOR? Yes. Good service. HAVE AGAIN: breakfast potatoes were very good. NOT HAVE AGAIN: Mexican benedictos were too spicy for me (had to order milk) but the poached eggs were perfect. Did not care for the English muffin. read more

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

My new favorite brunch spot. Got the double berry pancakes, and it was a generous 3 pancakes for $14 - perfect for the kids. Also got the carne de puerco, which was recommended by the waiter, and it was so good. Really tender pork with over easy eggs, and delicious beans, with a side of tortilla. Spicy but so good. Will definitely be back. read more

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. read more

Eskina - 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! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redwood City, California

Exceptional service and food! definitely coming back for the rest of it. From the moment we walked up to the restaurant we were respectfully greeted and seated. The food was delicious and served quick. We will most definitely be back. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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No gate keeping here! I have no takeaways here! Went on a Sunday morning no wait! I only missed one photo of my vanilla latte because I started drinking it so quickly! The ambience is a big family hug! read more

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My niece and I went back to our hometown and we ate in the same place (different owner/name) I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED the entire restaurant renovated. It's located what us Redwood locals call "little Tijuana." The service was on point, friendly faces, taking care of their customers with a smile on their faces. Food felt like familia...authentic, made with love. We shall be back. You love coffee, try their cafe de olla with a hint of cinnamon, WOW!! read more

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Fantastic Fabulous Food, Outstanding Customer Service Many Drinks and Tea And Mocktails. Beautiful Counter, and Wonderful Dining Area. read more

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Dedicating my 1st review of 2025 to Eskina. My visit took place on Veteran's Day 2024, but I still remember it well. My friend and I were greeted warmly upon entering and got seated in a corner by the window. This was great with lots of privacy because we ended up being there for 2+ hours catching up and no one hurried us out. We shared with the waiter that it was our first time, he made some recommendations and specials. I opted for the Marce's Garden Scramble with cubbed potatoes. Eating this didn't make me feel sluggish or blah afterwards, and it wasn't greasy, which I really appreciate. My friend went with the special and she enjoyed her entree. What made this place so special is that the table next over had about 8-10 senior ladies celebrating a birthday. All the staff came by and sang happy birthday. Not only that, many of the staff talked to each of the ladies. This was genuine hospitality. Probably will make a trek out to try their other entrees. #1/2025 read more

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My husband and I came here because of their delicious looking photos of their food. I was exited to try the chilaquiles but when I received them they were dry and lacking salt and my eggs were over cooked. The best part of our plates were the country potatoes. My husbands breakfast burger was a 7/10 could have been better with some sauce. The place was nice and big and the staff were friendly. read more

Eskina - Famous Chilaquiles, Burger Brunch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redwood City, California

Love this place! Yes- you shoud eat there. It's family owned, friendly and SUPER clean! Very cute place plus the food delicious! Thank you Eskina! read more

Izzy is a great server, very tentative and friendly. We came for a late brunch (11:45am) and the restaurant wasn't as full or busy on a Sunday. The food was good and came out pretty fast. Only downside is parking. Street parking and sometimes hard to get or find. read more

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Lovely room, welcoming to families. Came for brunch. Service immediate and server gracious. Server actually thanked me for articulating my allergy at time of order. My son and I both ordered huevos rancheros. Green sauce. Son ordered as is, mine was about flavor. The flavors are reflective of fresh, not overly processed ingredients. We both enjoyed. Server was very attentive, kept water and coffee full, checked on how we were enjoying the meal. Left feeling very satisfied. read more

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Excellent food, nice homie atmosphere, friendly and prompt service. It is like a high-end diner with a Mexican twist. Each dish is presented in an artful way. A nice elevated spin on this cuisine without overthinking it. I wish we had a place this good in Burlingame! read more

The service was horrible the sever was rude. The food had no flavor, they were causing a big deal over our food order. The one we ordered was the SUPER HUNGRY BREAKFAST which includes the option of two pancakes or ONE french style toast slice keep in mind this is $21 my wife didn't want any of those so she wanted to replace those with waffles they said that they didn't do that and we told them that we were willing to pay the difference and they still didn't want to, if you look in the menu waffles are $16 and pancakes are $14. Why is it so hard to just replace it with something else and we still pay the difference? But no they made me still get the waffles separately adding more to our tab. I still ended up paying the full 21 with no pancakes included and on top 16 for the waffles separately added. read more

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.

Excellent service. Izzy was our host and server. He was very professional, nice and knows his menu. Ambience is nice. Food tasted great!! We ordered the Huevos Divorciados and the Mexican Benedictos. This was our first time eating here. We will be back! read more

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First time here for breakfast -- the environment is great and very comfortable. However, the service was a bit disruptive. The waiter kept coming over to clear our plates while we were still trying to relax and enjoy our time. It felt a bit rushed, almost like we were being chased out, even though there were plenty of available tables. At one point, it even felt like we were being prompted to pay while we were still dining. Overall a nice place, but the experience would be much better with a more relaxed and considerate service pace. read more

Our new favorite Mexican breakfast choice! Friendliest service, bright clean aesthetic and really delicious food. I ordered the huevos rancheros and my husband had the chilaquiles and my breakfast was excellent but those chilaquiles were the best ever! We are eager to come back and sample the lunch menu. read more

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Very friendly hostess and wait staff. Food was tasty but didn't live up to my expectations based on the ratings. Restaurant has lots of outside and patio tables. It was a little pricey and it took a while to get our food (party of 6). even though there were only 2 other tables . read more

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

The server/manager had a horrible attitude since we enter the door. I ordered thr chilaquiles/red salsa, and to me they were just tortilla chips soaked in water. It didn't taste like Guajillo pepper or any other condiment. I'm from the motherland so I know my stuff. When he asked about the food experience I was honest about it, I didn't like them and didn't finish them. Then waiter/manager said " sometimes food is not gonna please everybody, it is what it is "...hey there's true on this, but you can be given attitude to customers specifically if it's the first time and you just open the business. Needless to say I won't be coming back. Best of luck to the owner, God Bless you. read more

Everything was good. The huevos rancheros salsa is not spicy at all. The meat was tender! The garden omelette was cheesy. The potatoes were kinda crispy and tasty. read more

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