I was too hungry to take a picture, but honestly this place is not even worth it. I'm surprised this place has good ratings because this place was not it. I got the sabor tecleño and the pupusa was just dripping in oil from the inside, could be the cheese, but they were not the best. The pastelito filling was not good, no flavor whatsoever. The only good thing on the plate was the tamal frito and the platanos frito. Oh also the horchata was good so I'll give them that. Also service is slow, they weren't even busy and it took them a while to bring out the drinks and food and on top I had to wait for the waiter to bring out utensils. Definitely not a place I would come back there's better places out there. read more

The pupusa is home cooking. We tried the mix and its so good! We will definitely go back.

Good service Good food Good ambiance Good price However the orchard de morro is a most try read more

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My favorite Pupusas here in San Mateo. I love their fried bass fish! I Always get it with Yuca fritas and now with half Platinos Fritos. Soooo yummy! The servers here are so friendly! read more

Every pupusa I've tried from here has been incredible. Shout out to Jalapeño and cheese, and ofc Revuelta. Their curtido is fantastic as well. Ask for the coconut horchata, it's crazy good. Sometimes it can be a solid wait, but well worth it if you don't have somewhere to be. read more

My personal favorite for pupusas. Right amount of filling and they're always delicious.

I love this spot! It's one of the best Salvadorean places I've been to. I am Peruvian but love pupusas and soup! I've tried every single version of their pupusas and they are so fresh and tasty! I would recommend placing your order early if you're picking it up, everything is fresh so it isn't fast food. Every single time I have gone, the server is on his toes, really great attitude and very helpful. If you choose to dine inside it can get crowded. It's worth the wait whether you're waiting for your order or dining in. Lots of seating options though, inside and out. read more

They need to improve on the service I just went two hours ago. At this time only 3 tables were being used including ours it would be four. Our food was cold when we told the server he took it back and all they did was reheat the section that was cold. The only reason I stepped in there is because Americas House is still closed. Not going back to this place at all. read more

Called my order in ahead of time. On the phone they said the order would be ready in 15 minutes. They lost the order, so they only started making it when I got there and they tracked down the sheet of paper where the order was written down. I showed up 10 minutes after the call, and it then took them another 35 minutes, so they both lost the phone order and their time estimate was way off. Probably related, the employees seemed more interested in watching the soccer game on the TV around the corner and stopping to chat with their friends. The prices are good. The restaurant itself is hot, so it may be best to get a to-go order. read more

This has been our go to place for some time now, I'm just finally taking the time to give them a review. We normally place a phone order and bring it home, this place is a little too loud for us. Today I ordered pupusas revueltas (chicharrón and cheese) combo. It's 3 pupusas with a side of rice and beans. The pupusas have the perfect amount of masa and cheese. The beans and rice are so much better if you mix them together, the rice is a little bland. My husband had the same combo but his pupusas were with harina de arroz. The only reason I give them 4 stars and not 5 is because they don't have the best service, it's truly a hit or miss. I will not let that interfiere with the amazing pupusas read more

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Best Pupusas in San Mateo! The servers and owners are welcoming and kind and ambiance is peaceful and very clean. The pupusas are not too greasy and a pretty generous size. Platanos and frijoles are always spot on. Try them out! read more

Really yummy pupusas!! I would definitely recommend - there was a bit of a wait for my order but it was worth it !

Great food and service. They are currently offering to go or outside dining. They blocked off a section in front with about 8 tables distanced away from each I ordered 2 papusas, bean and cheese. They were delicious. Not greasy, the beans have great flavor and the salsa was very good. Curtido needed a little oregano, but that is just my taste. My husband ordered soap de frijoles. Another great flavored dish The employees are very friendly and speak English in case you don't speak Spanish. Definitely worth a try. You get big plates and the prices are reasonable. read more

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Todo muy bueno! Solo Que a veces no contestan el teléfono pero la comida es muy rica !!! I recommend read more

I like to come to this place when I want comfort food. Like home made food. When I want some good soup or when you sick and you need to orden a good soup this is the place that's you need to think about it. Either meat or chicken soup highly recommend. Full of fresh vegetables. Is a very simple place but food taste good is always fresh made when you ordered. The people on charge are very friendly. Their prices are also very good. I also ordered popusas to go. I like their popusas because they are not greasy and good taste. Their portion are always on the big size in all the dishes I been trying so far. read more

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This place looks very modest both outside and inside but wow does the food quality deliver. A Salvadorian friend of mine told me about this place. The Sopa de Pata had an amazing amount of flavor. It could definitely win an Umami award. The Pork Bean and Cheese Pupusa was my favorite. The Pupusas were some of the softest and best I've had. Easy parking in the shopping center parking lot. I will definitely come back here again. read more

I work all over the Bay. Been to a lot of restaurants. This place by far has THE best pupusas. Introduced to me by a Salvadoran who said they are the best. He was right! I love the revueltas. It's cheese, beans and pork. read more

My experience has always been to-go with plenty of notice. I know pupusas take awhile and a lot of grill space, so it's best to get your order in if it is a large order and suggest a pick up time. I always call in a hour or more ahead of time, tell them the name of the person, the type of pupusas they want, and come pick up time, it's always labeled properly and easy to pass out to my co-workers. They also always give bag of the cabbage slaw and hot sauce for each order as well to make things easy for everyone. I found out about this place from my brother friend who works at Genetech. They said they always take people here when they are from out of town, which I thought was a bit odd. I mean I live close by, it's in a strip mall, and let's be honest, isn't as nice as some of the restaurants you would find in downtown area. I can easily overlook that though if the food is good. Great staff and good pupusas. If that's what your looking for, come to Maria's. Don't go in excepting fast service if you got a large pupsas order since it takes a lot of space on the flat top. Give them some good notice. read more

I've been visiting this place since 2020. Customer service very good ambiance always comfortable nice and clean. Highly recommended

Great Guatemalan cuisine. The pupusas are to DIE FOR! My girlfriend and I get them at least once/month. Highly recommend getting the fried plantains as well. DELICIOUS! read more

Called ahead to be able to pick up my food Tuesday around 5pm no one there when I arrived 20min later my food was not ready When I pay they just started to make the food i had to wait for another 25 min for my pupusas to be ready I don't see the point of calling ahead to order Not the best food but ok Service needs improvement read more

I'm so full! I ordered for 7 people and it was only 90 bucks! The portions for the plates are generous and the pupusas are perfect, light and fluffy maza, cheesy inside. I tried the revueltos and the chicken and cheese and they were both fantastic. Ordered the sabor salvadoreno ( If you like fried things, this is your plate). pasteles empeñadas. If you don't like mushy things you might not like this. Sticky sweet firm outside, soft custard like center. I was definitely a fan. And the most important part: Customer service, is 10 stars. Person in the front was super attentive. Thank you so much much, will be back soon! read more

All of the girls have ranted about this place in the office after being new to this location and where to eat for lunch. So I tried them out to see what the buzz was all about..... can't say I was blown away or that they were right on the money. Dont get me wrong the service is great and food is alright but def not the best and I;ve had better papusas from different restaurants. What I may have to do is try the other dishes out to see if maybe they are known or something else ight be better in taste. In my opinion, it's a bit on the plain jane side, I need more flavor and rich taste with my food. But def nice for a quick bit to eat lunch or grab food with great prices. Other than that, I'm not too sure if I will back here to order more papusas, maybe for some other mexican plate tho. Thank you for the hospitality and being located so close to work! I'll be back to try the other plates or lunch items. read more

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It has been one of the worst places I ever been the food is nasty the service is horrible and if you by accident forgot your wallet they will look for a way to make you feel like you have stolen and not only that they will make up stories saying the is not the first time !!! Which is a lie I would never comeback to such a poor place they need to work on cleaning and be a better people over all negative read more

You know it's good if Salvadoran's eat here. I tried the pork and cheese papusa which complimented nicely with the slaw and sauce that it comes with. The Salvadoran Tamale had a well seasoned masa but there was barely any meat. The customer service was great. Overall I would come back because this is the best Salvadoran food I've had locally. read more

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Servicio mal y descordinado esperar más de una hora y no le traen a una la comida No lo recomiendo para nada Horrible la atención read more

Great Salvadoran food, both the well known pupusas and other less known Salvadoran dishes. The fruit drinks are amazing (maracuya, horchata, tamarindo). read more

Food and service is really great!!! Very nice ambiance for casual dining!!! We will come back for more!!!!

Las mejores papusas . The best pupusas. I don't mind driving all the way from Hayward to enjoy their amazing pupusas. They are all really good. I recently discovered the zuquini jalapeños and cheese one. My new favorite. Bonus point; they offer a spicy salsa if you ask for it. Good for those who like spicy like me. read more

I've been coming here off and on for over ten years. I love Salvadorian food and there is something laid back and inviting about this place that keeps me coming back. It's not fancy, just a taqueria style environment with table service and good prices. Yes, the food is great! Almost does not matter what you order, they cook it to perfection and give you plenty of food, so you won't leave hungry. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The service is great, too. You can eat inside again, although I did notice the round tables in the front patio area in case you wish to go that route. If you haven't been here and want to try a Salvadorian restaurant, I recommend you give this a try. read more

I love this place. I've been coming here for years and the food has always been great. It's hard to find a good salvadorean restaurant, but if that's what you're after this is the spot. I highly recommend all of the traditional dishes. This place is clean and the service is very friendly. They are a little bit slower at serving than other places but well worth the wait. read more

Marias Restaurant - Huevos rancheros - Mexican Near Me - San Mateo, California

What a nice, friendly, family-run restaurant! At Maria's, you'll find Salvadorian & Mexican dishes on the menu, but to cut to the chase, the pupusas are the thing worth coming for! These thick, griddled corn cakes were stuffed with a choice of filling (I got queso con loroco, an edible flower), and served with salsa roja (a thin tomato soup) and curtido (a cabbage and onion slaw). The gooey layer of cheese added a nice unctuousness to the pupusa, which was pleasantly thick, chewy, and soft! Another great thing about Maria's is that they offer a number of combo plates, so you can try lots of different things at once. I got my pupusa on the Sabor Tecleño plate, which also came with fried plantains, a pastelito, a tamal frito, and an empanada. What was all of this deep-fried goodness, you ask? The pastelito was made of an orange-colored corn dough containing a filling of sautéed beef and vegetables. The tamal was a fried dough made of coarse corn meal, and unlike other tamales I've had, this tasted and felt just like cornbread! And finally, the empanada was made of a mashed banana dough stuffed with a sweet, light, milky cream. All of the components of the plate were delicious and went nicely with the sour cream I got on the side for dipping! In addition to this plate of "Antojos" (literally meaning "cravings"), I also tried the Bisteak Encebollado, a plate of thin steak grilled with onions and served with salad, rice, and super creamy beans! This dish was plated surprisingly beautifully with its many colorful components, and it was served with two thick corn tortillas on the side. There was nothing fancy about the food at Maria's, but everything sure was tasty! read more

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We ordered 2 pupusas (queso con lorroco and chicharrón con queso) wasn't impress honestly. The queso they use is to tuff and chewy. I like my pupusas gooey when I tear them apart or cut through them. These were not, plus the cheese was too greasy that my chicharron con queso separated from my tortilla. My husband ordered the carne guisada. Now i gotta give them props for that one. It was delicious and good portion of food. We ordered horchata they were okay i was expecting it to be made with water not milk. We ordered the sampler of antojitos salvadoreños and well the empanada was too deep fried that the plátano was tough and the filling was too thick and over cooked. (Nothing special) The yuca con chicharrón was good also, crispy! The pastel was okay the flavors weren't really there but i was glad to see that it had enough filling and ingredients were showing not just mush. Service is a bit slow so prepare to wait. Honestly, don't think I will be coming back. I recommend La Piñata that is also in san mateo. read more

Marias Restaurant - Salvadorian horchata made with milk not water. - Mexican Near Me - San Mateo, California

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The food here is down to earth, and phenomenally delicious. Service can be slow, but it's worth it. Chips come with beans and a tasty, non-spicy salsa. Pupusas are perfect. Filling is meaty and cheesy but not greasy, and the combo comes with rice and beans. Let me tell you something about this rice. This is some of the best Hispanic rice I've ever had. It is not mushy or soggy, each grain maintains its integrity, wth phenomenal flavor. It sounds dumb, but I cannot praise this rice enough. Overall, give this place a visit! The food is worth it. read more

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good food but long wait. they tell you 15 minutes and you wait 40 for 2 pupusas. I was no my lunch break and had to leave and asked for a refund, and then all of a sudden on one speaks English very coinvent, however when i ordered they spoke perfect english. go to san Mateo for pupusas to America's house and pupusaseria much better and cheaper. read more

When you try a place thinking it going to be just ok then you get the food and it just amazing this place is 10 out of 10 The service is just perfect the guy is so nice and helpful I order the combination and did not finish it every thing on the plate was just perfectly cooked Big surprise read more

If you're looking for pupusas and feel that the Mission District is out of your way, visit Maria's Restaurant! We ordered pupusas revueltas (which are filled with cheese and pork) and thought that they were fresh and delicious. I recommend ordering a side of beans so that you can add them to your pupusas. Overall, a great quiet restaurant that was worth the try! read more

Marias Restaurant - Pupusas "mixtas" (Pork & Cheese - they do Beans & Cheese as well) - Mexican Near Me - San Mateo, California

Service on the weekend is super slow. Restaurant was pretty much empty but server didn't check on tables at all. We had to get up and go look for him in the kitchen a couple of times. When we finally got our coffee almost 30 minutes after arriving it was cold and he had to reheat it. Don't exactly know why he was always in the kitchen, maybe he's the cook too? read more

Some people call this place plain Jane and accuse it of having crappy service. I have been here quite a few times and this is my go to spot in the peninsula for pupusas. It's not the absolute most amazing pupusas I've ever tasted, BUT it hits the spot. I enjoy the taste of the pupusas. If I have the craving this is one of maybe 2 places I go to, but usually this place is first on my list. I haven't had problems with the service, but maybe it's because I have been there enough that I know what to expect? You go in say hi, they let you sit wherever you want and then you order. It's very simple. It's a very casual place and not some fancy shmancy place so what more does a person want? They let you eat your food in peace and if you need something they're there. People may seen they're left alone because of the set up, but I haven't had too much of an issue except maybe once? read more

Friendly service and home-cooked food! Ivan at the cash register was super nice - we ordered the bistek encellolado and my friend had the carne asada. Both dishes were good - the food takes a little longer than normal to arrive to the table but Ivan said everything was cooked to order. Delicious food, lots of it and very affordable prices. Clean restroom and restaurant overall. I would eat here again. read more