Latin American Restaurants near San Mateo

“Delicious authentic Brazilian food with amazing service . Fun experience too!“

“Hole in the wall with amazing food. Literally a hole cuz it’s just a door! But everyone should go! Yummmmmmmmm“

“This is a food truck so the atmosphere is what you'd expect it to be when it's on a neighborhood street near a highway entrance - LOL! Very much open as of the time of posting as I walk past it most days. On weekends, they serve the most amazing pupusas, the best I have ever had in San Mateo (I have surveyed quite a few over the years) and I dare say as good if not better than what I used to partake in when living in the Mission district of San Francisco. My kids love it too and getting pupusas to go and walking over to Persimmon Park (about 10 mins away on foot) or to the tables/benches near Whole Foods for a picnic is the way to go. Value for money is also incredible - $3.75 per pupusa and my two kids (ages 8 and 11) and I get four of 'em to split for lunch. Get the revueltas option and enjoy having the gooey goodness melt in your mouth! Speaking a bit of Spanish helps. I got by with gesturing a bit. Very nice staff and they pump out pupusas pretty quickly too given each one is prepared individually when ordered (as it should be). So delighted they are right in my neighborhood!!!“

“Very good Guatemalan food and service. Cash only. The cashier may or may not speak little English. Some basic Spanish might help when ordering, depending on the cashier. I ordered the fried chicken and french fries combo (pollo dorado con papas) and pork chop (chuleta de puerco). Both were very tasty and cooked well.“

“Why do I always give five stars to my posts? Because I won't diss a place because it doesn't appeal to me. I enjoyed an early morning breakfast at La Chapina. This restaurant/ bakery is a working person's early morning fuel stop. No frills, but decent coffee, great central American pastries, hot breakfast and lunch menu, like traveling in Guatemala in the middle of the peninsula megalopolis. For me, La Chapina was a totally cool experience. It's open air, enclosed patio and warehouse style seating, be forewarned.“

“Ordered 16 Pupusas- 6 cheese only, 5 pork and cheese, 5 chicken and cheese- for a work group lunch. They were all gone! Everyone loved them. This is a really good pupusa place. It's better to order through Door Dash they have a more complete menu.“

“Amazing!!! Just had my first 3 empanadas, Quito Beef, Chicken and Spinach. Each better than the last. Perfectly seasoned, crunchy dough and the perfect serving size. They also fill each to the max!Paola was super sweet to chat with and the service was quick. If you can eat in, enjoy the awesome view. Looking forward to many more visits.“

“Delicious and fresh. The fresh corn tortillas are the best I've ever had. The Pepian de Gallina was SO good! Papusas were tasty and not greesy. What a great find!Kid-friendliness: We had a baby with us and the space and table arrangement was good.“

“You open the door to hear the vibrant modern Peruvian popular music. They greet you with a smile and let you sit anywhere. The host and waitress are attentive and friendly, making your visit warm, as if you are family. Now for the food. All the classic comfort foods of Peru, which, according to my Peruvian mother-in-law hold up to her high standards. If you love ceviche, there are plenty of options. My wife always orders the lomo saltado, and it was fabulous. My son, arroz con pollo, which he gobbled up. As for me, i tried the El Borracho (chef's special) and it didn't disappoint!“

“Great food, super friendly and welcoming staff, and really fun atmosphere! My family's been going here for years and every time we return we're always welcomed with open arms and smiles. The sangria is super yummy and I always love their tamales.“

“Had a late afternoon lunch. Was empty so quiet. Space is cool and relaxed. Menu is varied with lots of small dishes which we love. Service was friendly and easy. Food was mostly very good - a few dishes needed a little more punch. If we go back I'd ask for some chilis on the side to help elevate some flavors. Presentation was very lovely. Overall positive experience. It's expensive - reflects the biotech industry surrounding the biotech buildings where it's housed.“

“Stopped by this morning for a breakfast burrito and this place did NOT disappoint! $15 for great size burrito and this included the added $1.50 charge to include chorizo. Seriously one of the more flavorful breakfast burritos I've had in awhile. The Orange hot sauce was not really spicy, but great flavor and paired perfectly with the burrito. My only complaint is it's a bit on pricier side. I wished having meat option was not an additional charge but overall great burrito and I'd return!“

“A good place to have some Guatemalan food, ,,,fast service and clean“

“Everything was great. Waiters were friendly. Overall 5/5!“

“Villa del Sol specialty is the Argentine asado (Argentine BBQ), I highly recommend their grill asado for two. It comes with a variety of meat, chicken, pork, sausages & sweetbread.“

“Beautiful place, nice service! It’s my first this place,maybe soon again!“

“Great food, service, and ambiance! We came here for brunch on my husband's birthday! I did not know what to expect. It did not disappoint. We ordered the seafood crepe, chilaquiles, corned beef hash, and cinnamon pancakes. Everything was yummy, and the service was great!“