While I'm not a pupusa snob, I do know what's good and what isn't growing up in the mission (SF)…read moremost of my life and visiting El Salvador every other year I've learned to detect my ideal taste and this spot does not disappoint! Ordered 2 pupusas (Revueltas) with the curtido and the salsa. These were really tasty and would come back in the near future. Place across the street is also known for their pupusas but have not been great the last couple visits of mine. Which led me to today's new adventure. Highly recommend! One of the few places you can get 2 pupusas and a drink for around $10. As fas as dining in, the vibe is definitely El Salvador.

So disappointing. I was really looking for some pupusas and was excited for this small little…read morebusiness. Both pupusas were burnt. The beans were more sauce than beans. Told me 25 mins for the order. The pupusas were greasy and gross

I heard so many great things about this place that I had to try it myself. There's not too many…read morehigh quality pupuserias around here, but this is a stand out. It's a food truck parked on the street near the corner of the shopping center nearby. Parking was pretty easy on the street or in the nearby shopping center. Don't expect an area to eat or tables unless you're gonna walk down to the shopping center or take it to go as most people do. The staff was very friendly and full of smiles, and I was able to order with my broken Spanish. Food: I wanted to try a variety of pupusas so got the Revueltas, spinach with cheese, and lorocco with cheese. All were very tasty and I would love to try the rest of the menu as well. My favorite by far is the pupusa Revueltas. This is as close to authentic Salvadoran you can get until you try the local cheeses in El Salvador.

Saw the great reviews and knew I would have to swing on by to satiate my craving for authentic…read morepupusas, since I was driving by anyway. Good decision. I ordered 4, all different, plus 3 pastor tacos. After I placed the order, he told me it would be about 15 minutes, great sign since it meant they would be freshly made. The pupusas were all $4 each and simply delicious. Loved the flavor of them and the curtido. I sent out a whatsapp to the family to have them all drop by to try these. Far better than most places around here that I've tried.

I was too hungry to take a picture, but honestly this place is not even worth it. I'm surprised…read morethis 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.

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

This was one of the first restaurants my family and I started coming to when we first moved to San…read moreMateo, CA. If you're Honduran, Salvadoran, or Mexican, you know about La Piñata! The best pupusas in San Mateo County IMO. We typically take it to go because the restaurant is always so jammed packed with customers. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for the real deal Salvadoran food!

This place was yummy! I needed some soup since I haven't been feeling well and this helped me feel…read morebetter. I ordered the sopa de pollo. It had a piece of leg and thigh and it was so tender. It fell off the bone! The broth was comforting and it came with carrots, celery and potato. The rice alongside was so delicious though the portion was tiny! They made up for it with the thick tortillas. Overall the dish was amazing and great comfort food. I ordered this to go.

What a beautiful day today especially when after church..me and my honey have a great Lunch @ the…read moreAmerica's House! We were craving for yummy Pupusas so we drive there to San Mateo from San Francisco! We have been here before..and this place NEVER DISAPPOINT! Upon reading other comments on Yelp..it's a hit or miss for some people and I get it! It's your personal opinion..well respected! :) As for my experience today..from going inside to being serviced by two awesome staff there like Saul and Yesenia was very pleasant to us! :)) We appreciated great customer service and it makes a big difference when you're greeted with love and smiles!!! The people who work there are very nice hard workers! Thank you guys!! :)) We noticed a lot of people eating there! It was a pretty full house today which is a great sign for us and for them I'm sure! Saul took our orders! My honey got the Combo 2 Pupusas..one cheese(that one was actually ordered for me for later!) I got the 2 Pupusas..chicken and pork with yummy rice and refried beans!! Both were delicious but the pork was more flavorful to me! Love..love the Cabbage slaw and red sauce! I really glad it wasn't spicy too! Lol!! :} We had our own drinks coz we're trying not to drink too much sodas! Everything was sooo GOOD! It was a perfect meal and being full with happy tummies feels GREAT!!! Overall..try this place..Support this establishment! Especially a family owned restaurant! I'm certain Mr. Oscar Chavez the General Manager their Awesone son Saul will appreciate your kind business!! I've included the business card and our fabulous food we had today! Thank you again! Hope to visit you All soon!!! ;}

A year after trying this place out and it's still great. I normally go during lunch time and…read morethere's always a place to sit. Saul always provides great customer service and makes really good Micheladas. The pupusas still taste great every time I go and I highly recommend. They serve Breakfast, Mexican food, Salvadoran food, and Seafood. I want to try other foods, but I just really enjoy their pupusas. Check this place out, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

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.

My son's favorite food is pupusas and it's not always the easiest to find good ones, but this has…read morebeen our favorite spot for them . Service is brusque or if you get the teenager who works there, unenthused, but it's a food truck so my expectations aren't high for service. They take applepay and card which is helpful, and the food is always packed up nice and tidy. Their pork and refried bean pupusas are our favorite and come with the traditional red salsa and pickled veggies. Price is reasonable- each order is 2 pupusas. They are often parked by grocery outlet so we order before doing a grocery run and they're ready when we're out!

Was at Grocery Outlet and saw Evelins Food truck parked by the parking lot and wanted to check it…read moreout. That's great that they are making everything from scratch which means it'll be a wait, but there's no line and when I placed my order two people that ordered after me got their food before me. I ordered 2 pupusas and two asada sopes. The pupusas were not too cheesy and not too greasy which is rare. Very flavorful with perfect amount of texture. Sopes were decent. It was a bit drenched and soggy but still flavorful. I'd recommend if you eat here call ahead of time. Food is a 4, but service a 2.

What a cute place for brunch! We sat outside since the weather was super nice. We arrived around…read more1pm on a Saturday and there was still a wait but worth it for the food and vibes. Everything was tasty and I love the cup they use for coffee. Food we ordered: CHILAQUILES CHURRASCO STEAK & EGGS AL PASTOR HASH

I'll start by saying that I've been coming here for years and the food is great. Came in recently…read moreand the service unbelievably slow, while prices had of course gone up. The biggest disappointment however was when I looked at my receipt. In addition to taxes and tipping, I was another charged 3.5% for "state mandate." I inquired and was told that since the restaurant has to provide medical insurance, their employees they charge customers for that now. It's just so shady that this is not disclosed ahead of time or at least no obvious and it's only if you look at your receipt, do you see you're being charged this additional fee. Word for the wise it is optional despite the mandatory language on the receipt, so I encourage everyone to refuse to pay. You are not the one employing the employees, the employer is.

Limón is one of my favorites, and I've been to a couple of their other locations over the years…read more The Burlingame location is right on the main street, with plenty of seating both inside and outside. The staff are always friendly and attentive. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, with the half chicken as our main course. It comes with two sides, and this time we went with double salad, but the fries and plantains are also great options. The ceviche had wonderful flavor with fresh toppings and delicious house-made plantain chips. The green beans were cooked perfectly, still crisp and topped with garlic and ginger that added great flavor. I've tried all of the empanadas, but this time I went with the veggie truffle mushroom, and it was delicious. The dipping sauce that comes with both the empanadas and the chicken is so yummy! My absolute favorite dish is the truffle mac and cheese. It's rich, creamy, and incredibly flavorful without feeling too heavy. The truffle is perfectly balanced and makes it one of the best! Limón continues to be one of my go-to spots because the food is consistently fresh and flavorful!

I visited this location with my family on Saturday July 18th at 7:00pm: The food came out rather…read morequick. As I started eating, the chicken was very cold, dry, no flavor. The salad and french fries were crowded on the plate. The presentation was not easy on the eyes. The french fries were cold and not fresh like they have been sitting there a long time. The waiter was not the most upbeat and friendly . He wasn't very attentive, and came as the meal was at the end, asking if everything is ok? My husband and son were still eating when they took my plate and daughters when they were still eating their meal. Usually when people are all finished, then you clear the table. We were outside eating and it was fine. It was rather cold, the waiter could have asked if we wanted the heat lamp turned on. Overall, I will continue to go to the Walnut Creek location where the service, ambiance, and food is top notch .

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!