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Flores - San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Flores - San Mateo

4.3
4.3
106 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Step into the heart of Mexican tradition at Flores - San Mateo, nestled in the stunning San Francisco Bay Area gem of San Mateo, California. Our menu, a vibrant tapestry of traditional Mexican dishes, bridges the culinary gap between The Gulf and The Pacific. This commitment to traditional Mexican cuisine is mirrored in our beverage selection and the restaurant's design, creating an experience that truly honors Mexico's rich culinary culture.

4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (650) 418-9742
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    San Mateo
  • Cross Street
    El Camino Real and 31st Avenue, within the Hillsdale Mall
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    El Camino Real & 31st Ave
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 106 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Flores in San Mateo offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." The ambiance is praised as "beautiful" and a "perfect place to meet friends." Standout dishes include the "yummy tacos" and "great cocktails." While some note the "mandatory 4% surcharge," the overall experience is positive with attentive staff and tasty cuisine.
106 Reviews
  1. Peggy

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the chips to churros everything was excellent! We had dinner in between also excellent! The best part......the service. Hostess, bartenders and service were excellent! We had a wonderful dining experience and night out.

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  2. Jen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    58 reviews

    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food and nice server but incredibly slow food service. For just two of us, we were there for 2.5hrs. Waaaay too long. And they seated us in the back area which had large parties and families and it was really loud. I totally understand that people are having a good time and are loud but we couldn’t even hear our own conversation. We’ve been here a few times and this was not the best experience.

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  3. jm547

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Not impressed with food..second time …will not go again ..sorry

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  4. Angela

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a birthday celebration. Cesar, the Manager and Megan, our server were absolutely wonderful to work with! Food was authentically delicious!

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  5. Janet

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a very busy restaurant. The food is so very good. Been there many times, know the great manager Karl. My only complaint this time is that we were seated at the most remote table they could have found for us, besides sitting in the street. There were plenty of tables in the center part of the restaurant so am not sure what was happening. Disappointing to miss the ambiance this time.

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  6. John

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Flores is an excellent, unique Mexican restaurant with a superb menu and fantastic flavors. The interior ambiance and design is terrific.

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  7. Polina

    VIP

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good. The music was too loud for us. We could barely hear each other.

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  8. Matt

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food has gone downhill. Ridiculous prices. 480 for the 4 of us tonight... Not going back

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  9. Ginger

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was meh go here for happy hour, drinks and chips/guac/salsa are excellent. The rest…not so much

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  10. Devanshi

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was fine but they pretty much rushed us out of the restaurant. Horrible service

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today

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Google Map for Flores - San Mateo

4 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    El Camino Real and 31st Avenue, within the Hillsdale Mall
  • Area
    San Mateo
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    El Camino Real & 31st Ave
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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