“Suavecito is a hole in the wall Mexican spot that is known for take-out orders. The birria is incredible. Best in the Bay Area by far. Suavecito never disappoints and hits the spot if you're craving a burrito or taco. They update their Instagram page frequently with offers and menu changes. Just looking at the pictures will make you drool. Go-to orders: Quesabirrias * Birria grilled cheese 24K California burrito Insider tips: Best for pick-up- the fresher the better Great salsa and consommé Add chile oil for an extra kick“
“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.“
“I was craving pupusas after the niners game so I stopped here after randomly finding them on yelp. Omg they were so big & they were pretty good! I got 3, but the Loroco pupusas were my fav. I ordered for pick up and they were still hot and fresh when I got home. I'd def come here again.“
“What a fantastic experience! The lady who served us was incredibly kind and friendly, and the atmosphere of the place felt so welcoming, just like their menu. While we only sampled the empanadas, they had an enticing variety of other dishes. We're definitely planning to return to savor the Chimichurri sandwich and indulge in the beef, spinach & mushroom empanadas again - these were our absolute favorites today. We highly recommend this spot; plus, there's plenty of parking, and the outdoor view is simply breathtaking.“
“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.“
“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.“
“Overdue review - came here for a board dinner. Beautiful spacious comfortable space. The food was really good! Want to go back when they have the cauliflower main dish back - it was delicious! Didn't really have enough room to do the delicious desserts justice - another reason to go back. Unfortunately they close at 7pm due to being in a office building space. There's an underground path to the parking garage - it's a little tricky to figure out but it's there. It is a bit of a walk - might want to drop off the rest of your party at the restaurant first before parking.“
“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!“
“When I used to work in RWC I ate at their original location just outside of downtown. They've opened a second locale in Menlo and has been quietly opened for a year and I hadnt realized it. Especially because it is in the same strip mall as one of my fave Mexican places, El Fogon, which strangely had an Atherton Mom and her teenage daughter going to. this would never happen pre covid. Speaking of when they opened apparently most folks wanted the original location which is more Panaderia than Restaurant back then to have a bar. So they built this one with a nice bar and now post covid the demand for a bar isnt as strong. I hope that changes because I think their food is quite good. Also this locale brings in the bakery products from the other location so it is a small case. I had a conversation with a server a while back at a sushi restaurant of all places and found out they were from Guatemala. We got to talking about where all the Guatemlan food was and they said El Pollo Campero was basically the only one around. So when I told them about the original location of Guatemalteca we googled it and this one showed up. So during my errands I met a friend here for a meal. We had to go for the stuff we'd never heard of and that paid dividends. The Hilachas is a beef stew that texturally like ropa vieja with the protein being beef being in a thick gravy like stew of tomato and other aromatics. This was served with a salad, pureed black beans and rice. The churrasco was grilled beef similar to carne asada but spiced differently. it had similar components to the Hilachas but also came with a chili and some crema. We also got a Gutemalan Tamal of pork to share and they included the last of their Gutemalan style chile relleno which is smaller but amazingly tasty. The bonus here are the hand made tortillas! Food was a big win and since you're surrounded in a neighborhood of great Mexican food, Id stick to the Gutemalan fare to broaden your horizons. THe brother and sister which run this locale speak really good ENglish but they still helped me practice my Spanish which was nice. A great new add to the neighborhood and now it's going to be hard because I have to choose this or EL Fogon in the same block“
“Emelina's is a great Peruvian food joint. The service is brilliant. Everything on the menu looked delicious and left us confused as we wanted to order everything. We devoured the ceviche and grilled fish. It was cooked to perfection. We will be back to try out the rest of the items on the menu.“
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“My gf and I just got back from our trip to Argentina and we were craving a good asado. I didn't expect to find anything so close to us but this restaurant was a pleasant surprise! We ordered the parrilla for two and everything was great! The parrilla comes with chicken, beef, sausage, and morcilla (+salad). You can't have an Argentinian experience and not order flan with dulce de leche so we went all out and ordered one (even though we were already in a food coma). Service was great too! Vamos Boca!!!“
“We had a phenomenal waiter. I asked about gluten free options since the menu was not marked, and he took me through the menu to explain what could and could not be safely prepared without cross contamination. Unfortunately, not many safe options! There are very few gluten-containing items, but they spoil most of the menu for me due to a shared fryer - so no homemade tortilla chips for me! The cocktails were great, the atmosphere was very pleasant, and the staff were friendly. I just wish they would modify kitchen practices to be more celiac friendly.Dietary restrictions: Minimal truly gluten free items due to cross contamination“
“We wandered in to Milagros for lunch and were soon greeted and taken to the cute patio area. We ordered chips and salsa, and got three delicious salsas and a bucket of fantastic tortilla chips. My niece had a fish taco and I had the chicken taquitos. She loved her taco, and the taquitos were absolutely perfect. Jose 'el diablo', ? was our waiter. He was entertaining and likeable, very sweet and funny. The service was beyond reproach.“
“I recently had the pleasure of hosting an event at Angelicas, and I cannot praise them enough! From the very start, the entire team were incredibly responsive and accommodating. Crystal, in particular, went above and beyond to ensure that every detail of our event was perfect. Her professionalism and attention to detail made the planning process smooth and stress-free. The ambiance of the venue was fantastic, creating the perfect atmosphere for our event. Our guests were delighted, and the food was outstanding. I highly recommend Angelicas for any event, and I must say, Crystal's exceptional customer service truly made our experience memorable. Thank you, Crystal, and the Angelicas team, for exceeding our expectations!“
“The staff here is welcoming and polite!The food here taste just as good as the food back home in Guatemala. The food here has a rich and diverse culinary tradition that reflects its indigenous Mayan, European, and African influences.Great, here's a review for Panaderia & Restaurante Guatemalteca:I recently visited Panaderia & Restaurante Guatemalteca and had an amazing experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was very warm and inviting.The food was absolutely delicious - I particularly enjoyed the Pepian stew, which was rich and flavorful, and the Chiles Rellenos were stuffed to perfection. The restaurant also has a great selection of traditional Guatemalan baked goods and pastries, which were all fresh and delicious.Overall, I had a wonderful experience at Panaderia & Restaurante Guatemalteca. The only suggestion I have for improvement is to possibly expand the seating area to accommodate more guests, as the restaurant can get quite busy during peak hours. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic and delicious Guatemalan cuisine.Pepian: A traditional meat stew made with chicken or beef, vegetables, and a thick sauce made from ground pumpkin seeds.Chiles Rellenos: Bell peppers stuffed with ground meat, rice, and vegetables, and then fried and served with tomato sauce.Tamales: Steamed corn dough wrapped in banana leaves and filled with meat, vegetables, or cheese.Guacamole: A popular dip made from mashed avocado, onion, tomato, and lime juice.Rellenitos: Fried plantains stuffed with sweetened black beans and cinnamon.Kak'ik: A spicy turkey soup with tomato, tomatillo, and chili pepper.Fiambre: A cold salad made with various meats, vegetables, and cheeses.Pollo en Jocon: Chicken cooked in a green sauce made from green peppers, tomatillos, and cilantro.Atol de Elote: A sweet and creamy corn pudding flavored with cinnamon and vanilla.Chuchitos: Similar to tamales, but smaller and usually filled with chicken or pork.“
“Best pupusas I have ever had in a while! The soups are also really good, They get really busy so it is best to go during a time that it is not as busy. Overall amazing and delicious food!Unfortunately last time I was there, everyone's food came out before ours.Wheelchair accessibility: There are no steps to the entrance“
“1st time to a Brazilian steakhouse. The menu and buffet are amazing. Nice atmosphere. All glass front wall lets in the outdoors even when seated in the back. There is a separate bar to the side. Only downside is that it's very pricey“