I've been coming to Flores at Hillsdale Mall since it opened and really enjoyed it at first…read more Unfortunately, my last few dinner visits have been disappointing. On our most recent visit, the restaurant wasn't busy, yet our group of four waited nearly 20 minutes for drinks, which didn't arrive until after we had finished our appetizers. The service throughout the meal felt slow and inattentive. The food quality has also declined. I ordered the fish tacos, and the cod had a noticeably fishy taste. I really want to continue supporting Flores because it's a great addition to the neighborhood, but based on my recent experiences, I no longer feel the quality and service justify the price.

Braulio Andrés made our experience enjoyable, what service (he deserves a raise)! It is nice to be…read moregreeted with a friendly smile and helpful suggestions. Our tacos and nachos were delicious. We will certainly be back.

I've been coming here for the last 6-7 years for their super burritos, now $16 after tax. filled…read morewith avocado and the works they're Super filling and fresh, el palenque has been my favorite Mexican restaurant tucked away near downtown San Mateo. Their pollo, lengua and pastor have never been a miss.

I've been here a few times now, and it's become a pretty reliable spot when I'm craving a solid…read moreburrito fix. Most recently, I got their super al pastor burrito, and it definitely hit the spot. The al pastor was flavorful with a nice balance of savory and slightly sweet, and they didn't skimp on the portions. Everything was well-packed, and the ingredients came together nicely without getting soggy halfway through. I've also tried their carne asada in the past, which was good as well. Tender and well seasoned, though not the most standout I've had in the area. Still, definitely satisfying and consistent. Service is quick and straightforward, and the vibe is your typical no frills taqueria. Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. Overall, a dependable go-to for burritos in San Mateo. Not mind blowing, but solid enough that I keep coming back.

I came here for the 4 for $11 taco deal and it did not disappoint!…read more It does get pretty loud inside, so I had a little trouble communicating my order at the counter. The guy who took my order was super sweet and patient! I went with 2 chicken asada and 2 carnitas. Chicken asada was easily my favorite. You see the workers chopping and cooking the food right in front of you. Carnitas were a little on the dry side, but I still enjoyed them. The volcano salsa is an absolute MUST when you come here. Nice kick and really elevated the tacos overall. They also give you a complimentary plate of chips, but I am not sure if they're unlimited or one plate per order. I'm shocked at the number of bad reviews because my experience was the complete opposite. Will definitely be coming back!

What happened to this place? It used to be really good, but unfortunately the quality and service…read morehave gone downhill. Everything was extremely salty the meat, the sauces, literally everything. It was hard to enjoy the food because the saltiness was overwhelming. The service was even more disappointing. I waited almost 40 minutes just to order three tacos. It also seemed like they were skipping numbers and serving people they knew first, which felt very unfair and unprofessional. I used to enjoy coming here, but after this experience, I'm very disappointed. Good food means nothing if the service is this frustrating, and the food definitely needs better seasoning not just more salt.

Excellent Mexican food in San Mateo. Been coming to this place since some friends talked about it…read more It definitely hits the spot. The food is delicious. Lots of seating inside. Service is great and fast. Parking is ample. You really can't go wrong here. Like meat or seafood? You can't go wrong here. Got carne asada plate the first time and it was excellent. Flavorful and tender. Got molcajete chicken,steak, shrimp. This was so good. Shared with the table and it was absolutely delicious. Everyone wanted their own the next time we go. Definitely super hot even after 15 minutes. So be careful or you might burn your mouth. Definitely a must get here.

There's so many things to like about this restaurant that I still don't understand why we haven't…read morecome more often. Walked up around 6pm on a Friday and couldn't have planned our timing better. This place filled up within a half hour! We were able to sit outdoors with our dog and enjoy a warm, albeit windy San Mateo evening. The service here is great! Everyone was really friendly/patient/helpful and seemed to genuinely help one another out sharing the work of service/cleaning. The staff was attentive and thoughtful and checked up on us several times. The chips/salsa at Sinaloense are dangerous. Chips are sturdy and fresh without being too thick or oily. A perfect salsa delivery vehicle. The salsa had a great subtle smokiness (I thought) that was addictive. So much so that we fell into the typical trap of filling up on chips/salsa before the main event. No regrets. We ordered the fajita quesadilla and the chipotle shrimp plate. I really appreciate how generous their steak portions are and how perfectly the steak was grilled: thick, tender (cut against the grain), nicely charred, with great flavor. As for the shrimp, the chipotle sauce was delicious and creamy. Hard to explain but almost a cross between an Alfredo, chipotle and curry that we couldn't get enough of. Wiped the plate clean! We don't normally order dessert at restaurants but we gave into temptation and made an exception for churros. Great idea. Possibly one of the best churros I've had in the area. They pair the generous churro serving with ice cream and chocolate sauce that complements the fresh fried sweet dough perfectly. Don't sleep on this place!

24k burrito was gas... It def wasn't a typical burrito! rice was replaced w tater tots but so yum…read more Loved the garlic prawn! Quesabirria was yummy! loved all the fillings. Not the absolute best one l've had but still good taquitos were delicious!!! Chicken inside was so tender Guac was yummy! Wish it was a bit chunkier but that's just personal preference. The chips were rly good. Horchata was def my fav drink! Sooo good and I feel like alot of places make it so grainy Service was fantastic and great open space.

A little overhyped or maybe it's because I didn't want to spend $17.95 for the 24K California…read moreBurrito? Still, I think it's a solid spot for burritos and birria. I recommend ordering online because it's a literally a hole in the wall spot. There's no seating, so it's basically a grab and go type of place. I got the Suavecitto Burrito with Al Pastor and it made for a delicious meal. It's a pretty hefty burrito, so you'll definitely be stuffed if you eat it in one sitting. I also tried some of my friends' quesabirrias and they were pretty good as well. I would come back and maybe I'll try the 24K California Burrito if someone is willing to split it with me!

Beautiful and delicious food. A hidden gem work looking for. Sweet service. Reasonable price!read more

The food was amazing and the two workers were very kind and accommodating. I enjoyed the background…read moremusic and traditional Mexican decor hanging around the restaurant. The prices were good, and the food was very fresh. In general, it was a great traditional Mexican restaurant that everyone should try.

Tiny Mexican restaurant with a big menu and delicious food. The guy who took our order also cooked…read moreour food, super nice guy. I ordered a 3 taco rice plate with rice and beans. Fish taco, crispy fish that's loaded with toppings. Lengua taco, smells and tastes great. Chicken, so perfect. I don't get excited over beans and rice usually, but their rice and beans were wonderful. Their complimentary chips and salsa were great as well. My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach here. I love that they have so many options on their menu. I will come back to try their signature birra dishes.

All of the food is made fresh to order. Take a seat. Eat your chips and pick from a few salsa…read moreoptions. Then wait for the goodness! The meat was hot and flavorful and all of the ingredients were great. The vibe is super cool and friendly. Yes, it takes longer because they aren't just scooping from trays that have been out who knows how long. We got super burritos. I'm curious how big the jumbo ones are because they were big! Will definitely be back to try the breakfast quesadilla.

Some how this place has 4 stars on yelp? Someone needs to explain this to me using small simple…read morewords so I can understand. Food- not good they have all the ingredients, but would it kill them to season their food. A little salt maybe while your cook. I had the torta con papas. Carne asada was not seasoned, it was just meat, avocado, tomato and lettuce, once I added salt, jalapeños and a little salsa it actually tasted like something. In all honesty I can't go back nor would I recommend it to my friends and if your Mexican and you like it que vergüenza. One star because they have free refills.

A hole in the wall type of restaurant, it's unassuming from the outside, located in the middle of a…read morestrip mall out of the way in San Mateo. When you walk in, you place your order directly with the cashier. If dining in, they will provide you with a basket of chips and you choose from an open table. The booths are a bit cramped with no space at all between yourself and the table but comfortable enough otherwise. There is a self service salsa bar in the corner - we really liked the creamy green salsa. Had just a slight kick but my 3 and 5 year old both loved it. I got a taco salad which is served in a taco bowl with all the ingredients of a super burrito, minus rice and cheese. It was very good, but the bottom of the shell gets really soggy so you can really just eat the top of the shell where it's still crispy. The rest of the family got super burritos and were very happy - the meat was crispy in some parts and moist/soft in other parts and the ratio of the other ingredients were perfect to complement the protein. Everyone left full and happy. Don't forget to get a sweet, cool, refreshing horchata drink to help wash down your meal!

Great selection of Mexican favorites with extras, all easily chosen from photographs behind the…read morecashier. Indoor/outdoor storefront, casual, friendly, good value. Freshly made salsa and guacamole are standouts. We shared enchiladas with black beans - terrific.

Solid place for any craving you might have. I got a burrito, veggie with rice beans, cheese, sour…read morecream, salsa, no bells and whistles. Super friendly sweet warm welcoming attentive service. It was not busy, just a few folks, and part of the party may have been the owners' family. I loved the service I got there, and their little salsa bar neat and clean with tortilla chips and pickled carrots onions and jalapenos. The burrito I won't werite home about, but was edible. It's tough to have a Mexican restaurant and or taqueria in San mateo, there's so many of them, the competition stiff. Because of the people running it, I hope they keep their livelihood going.

Good solid taqueria. Nothing fancy, off the beaten track basic Mexican food…read more I usually order to-go, and I appreciate their no-plastic environmentally packaging. Wish they always put wax paper between the food and the foil though (cheese belongs on the food, not the foil!). Also, when you order a small combination (as the menu above the counterclearly shows), they sometimes don't hear or understand the word "Small" and charge for the large. So you have to look at the price compared to the menu.

This is a casual Mexican place in downtown San Mateo. It's located slightly farther away from the…read morerest of downtown, so parking is sometimes easier to find around here. The restaurant has complementary chips and salsa, and serves a variety of classic Mexican food. My boyfriend really likes their giant carne asada burrito, while I like the quesadillas here. For $7.5, you can get a delicious medium sized shrimp quesadilla, what a steal.