Awesome San'wiches, delicious Sauces, great Beer, superb staff :)…read more Tray the Guantanamo Sauce!!!

Parking could be a little tough if you're visiting during busy hours, but I arrived during a…read morenon-busy time and was seated right away. My coworker and I had just gotten off a long flight and decided to give this place a try, and it definitely did not disappoint! The food was authentic, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I had the Ropa Vieja, and it was so good! Definitely recommend giving this place a try, especially if you're looking for authentic, delicious food.

Been coming to Espetus for years and usually for a special occasion…read more This time, no reason other than we were in the Bay Area and decided to come here since it's been awhile. We made reservations for 7 pm for a Saturday night, checked in at 6:45 pm and were immediately seated. Service is exceptional and the meats came in soon as I put the green bar on the table. Compared to other Brazilian steak places I've been to including the ones in Rio De Janeiro, Espetus is up there. Meats were good.. some more flavorful than others. The one i especially liked was the pork belly so recommend you try it. All the other beef's can sometimes be hard to recall when you get so many on the plate. Soda was about $5.50 for a small bottle so not worth getting. Overall, great experience. My wife enjoyed sharing photos to her insta from here.

I had a nice lunch here with my sister and brother-in-law. Lucky we went during lunch time because…read morec it is expensive. My sister and brother in law trick me to treat them out there because they were driving me to the airport. Anyway food is great here so I understand the pricing. Very tender meat. The salad is good too. Service is superb. It's a nice place!

This was my first time trying Peruvian food and I was absolutely amazed…read more I started off with the Bomba Del Amor cocktail. It was delicious and not too sweet, still being able to taste a little liquor; I like when cocktails are a balance of sweetness and liquor. Not to mention the presentation was great. My mom and I then shared the ceviche mixta; it was a mix of white fish, shrimp and octopus. I only ate the white fish because I'm picky, but it tasted great in the soy/ginger sauce. The taro chips were a perfect addition to the dish. I then had the Caribbean Mule cocktail. I am also a big fan of that one! I'm so glad I got to try two different house cocktails. And finally, the Lomo Saltado. I could not get enough of this dish. The meat was perfectly tender, and the sauce was so good I had to eat it with the rice too. I don't usually like french fries that are too large and potato-y, but these fries were the perfect balance. I am very impressed and will definitely be returning. Thank you to our server Carlos for making sure our experience was perfect!

We came here because it is recommended by the car AI…read more What was good here? Perhaps the service? It was a notch above average. Ambiance was terrible. The cramped space is stuffed with tables tightly. The echos in the restaurant make it impossible to talk without attentive listening and loud talking. Food was extremely disappointing given the raves. We got the highly recommended Arroz con Mariscos and Lomo Saltado. Nothing special about them. Paella's can taste way better than this. Our lomo was overcooked, flavor is similar to fajitas with not-yet-caramelized onions. Nothing good about the accompanying fries. Dear AI, please do not recommend this chain to us again.

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!

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

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.

My wife and I went to Angelicas toady for a celebratory lunch and man o man! Our server Eric was…read moretotally attentive to special diet needs. The food was fresh and very well prepared with freshly made guacamole and fresh avocados. My beef barria enchiladas were tender to the bite and the consommé was fantastic. Wifey had the fish taco trio but not the fried option from the menu, but grilled per instructed and off menu. We HIGHLY recommend this restaurant with the beautiful decor, staff, and exemplary food.

Came here to celebrate our anniversary. My husband found this place and thought it would be a…read morelovely place to check out. Upon walking in, this was a cute trendy restaurant which looked clean and modern. We sat in the garden area which is covered. I loved the live green walls and the lighting. There are also picture worthy areas for a quick photo. We ordered the ceviche to start off with. It was mid at best.. Nothing that stood out and not enough protein. It was served beautifully but the actual dish itself was lacking. Wagyu burger, this was exactly what you would expect. It was an average burger but cooked a little on the more well done side versus the medium we asked for. This made it a bit dry... Birria oxtail, based on other reviews I had very high hopes for this dish. But maybe because of this, it did not live up to what I was hoping for. Once again, the dish was good but not great. You get 1 piece of oxtail and some scrap meat for decor on a cup of rice. Typical braised method and not the typical birria consume. All in all, the place is beautiful. Service was great. Food was served well and plated well. But the actual food itself is okay at best and to me, does not quite justify the cost.

I absolutely loved the lomo saltado! 10/10! I will be back for more! Thank you Emelina!read more

Food below par. The "Chaufa con mariscos" or "Seafood fried…read morerice", the seafood had a leathery texture, Overcooked. The rice itself no "chaufa" taste. The "Tallarines verdes con bistec" or "Spaghetti with creamy pesto and NY steak", we send the NY steak back as it was very wiry and hard to cut. Subbed with meat from their "Lomo saltado", ir was OK. The creamy pesto sauce missed the flavor profile, too garlicky. The "Papa rellena", The potato was OK, the filling overcooked.

Great food I love the drinks and the Mexican food is delicious my husband loved all of it.read more

Had a really fun Taco Tuesday dinner here with coworkers. The food was decent, and the Taco Tuesday…read moredeal was definitely a good value. There were several drink options, although I expected to see more margarita choices. The place is small, but that wasn't an issue at all. Service was fast and friendly, which made for a fun and easygoing evening. Overall, a good spot for tacos, drinks, and a casual night out with coworkers!

Still delicious. Get the $13 entrée special at the counter where you choose items. It's 14$ with a…read morecredit card. Service is efficient and it's a cozy ambiance. Still amazing breakfast! Get the torta de huevo! Love it.

This place is a true Latin gem hidden among the heaps of Asian restaurants in San Mateo. We've been…read moreback here for the 3rd time in span of 2 weeks. I am listing below the 6 dishes we've tried so far in order of preference. (Note that I had a really hard time deciding the order of the first 4. It was such a close call that if I came back to write this tomorrow I'd probably rank them differently.) 1. Milanesa de Res. This is like a tastier version of beef fried country steak. It comes with a side of chicken-flavored rice, refried beans and potato salad. 2. Chicken Hen Pinol. When I used to live in Ecuador, my favorite item in an almuerzo (lunch) set was often the soup. This soup's flavor brings me back to those days. Pro tip: shred the pieces of chicken meat and let them soak in the soup for a while. 3. Pepian. A thicker version of the Pinol with a stew consistency. I'd say it has a more condensed flavor and tastes a tad different than the Pinol. 4. Huevos Rancheros. This Guatemalan taken on the popular breakfast dish puts the Mexican version to shame! So juicy and goes so well with coffee in the morning. I was inclined to put this in the 1st place until I tried the previous 3 items. 5. Chille Relleno. A big stuffed chili pepper. It was good although quite forgettable, which is why I cannot recall how it tasted like. But it was good nonetheless! 6. Beef Stew Hilachas. This was just ok. Nothing to write home about which is why I'm writing about it here and ranking it the lowest of the 6.