Made a call in order and arrived with order ready for pick up. Tried the Pambazo and wow it was delicious! Filled with potatoes mixed with chorizo and creamy with the sour cream and cheese. The lettuce gives it some freshness as this is a heavy torta. Then tried the tosti esquite and it was also delicious! It also has cut up cucumber in there which was unexpected but added some freshness to it as well. I just wish there was more added sour cream to the corn dish but other than 10/10! Will definitely return for the Pambazo! There's plenty of seating indoors and none outdoors. This place is close to downtown San Mateo where the food life is 10/10. read more

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I stopped by on a weekday afternoon. The place was not busy. I went for 2 scoops of ice cream - gansito and oreo. Both were good. I think their fruit bowls were the best. I should have went for one. Ice cream flavors were limited. read more

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This place is bombbbb! I thought this place only sold desserts and fruit smoothies but they sell savory food too. I was blown away by the super cubana torta! It was so big but there was so much meat, flavor and texture!!! The bread was also soft and delicious, definitely recommend it!!! There are a lot of seatings here but a lot of people get the food to go. Overall, I love the torta so much and the staff here is so nice and helpful. I would come back for different torta and dishes! read more

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Super yummy mangonada! The flavor was perfectly balanced .. sweet, tangy, and just the right amount of chili and chamoy without being overpowering. The mango tasted fresh, and the texture was spot on with plenty of juicy fruit pieces throughout. Service was also super fast and friendly! read more

Snacks - Mangoneada - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Came in early when it was too cold to eat a cold dessert-- to order a bionico. Price was reasonable for the location and size of the dessert. Had various fruit options with the usual fixings. The gentleman serving me was friendly and helpful. Lots of place to sit and I did not feel claustrophobic going in there even though it looked cramped from the outside. Will definitely return for more desserts! read more

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My favorite thing about Snacks is the fact that they have a mini mangoneada! It's the perfect size for one person and it always hits the spot. The bottom has a sweet icy mango slush with a good amount of chamoy. It is topped with fresh cut mangoes, more chamoy, tajin, and of course a tamarind stick. So good on a warm day in the Bay! And for $5.50, the price can't be beat! The atmosphere gives off a sense of nostalgia and there's always plenty of seating available inside. Service is quick and efficient--my mangoneada is always ready in less than five minutes. read more

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My second visit. This is one of the placace to get mangonada. It has dessert, food and snack. I came by for the mngonada. It is yummy and served with plenty of fresh mango chunck. Pricewise I think it a bit high but I thinknitvis worth. read more

Snacks - Mangonada - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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We ordered elote in a cup. Disgusting. I'm the most Mexican person ever- DO NOT GO HERE not only was the cup 9$ but the portion was SO SMALL. You'd think that the taste would be worth it but taste sour, like lime was added. It tasted spoiled, it ended making my stomach hurt and I projectile vomited everywhere. I only ate it because it was expensive. Do not recommend. read more

Ok hear me out.... I know this place is called Snacks, but DO NOT SLEEP ON THE FOOD. I originally came here looking for paletas for my daughter who has an allergy to dairy and nuts. Normally ice cream is a no-go for her but I'm thankful they had a few flavor paletas (means little stick/ popsicle) that had no major allergens. I haven't had a flavor that I didn't like. But BOOOOOYYY let me tell you about the Super Cubana Torta. That thing is massive. There are so many different flavors going on in that thing that I had savor every bite. Not as greasy as I thought it was going to be. There was Egg, hot dog, tomato, steak, avocado, some kind of chipotle sauce, ham and another kind of deli meat, and ground beef i think?. This might be one of the best Torta's I've ever had. I'll go back anyday for the paletas for my daughter. But that Torta was top tier. My wife had the taco's and she swears they're so good. read more

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I've had Snacks bookmarked for 7 years! They used to have the counter seats with the big bikini booties but I guess they've remodeled to keep up with the changing times. It was a very hot day and we tried the mango smoothie and mangolado -- total $19.92 Snacks is a very authentic Mexican place at the northern end of downtown San Mateo. Everyone speaks Spanish here and I had to google a lot of the menu items to understand what it was. They were very nice here though and offered to help us decipher after we stood there in front of the menu for 10 minutes -- hahaa The drinks tasted very heavy and maybe not something we're used to. I appreciated the experience though. I'm thinking maybe a coconut popsicle would have been more refreshing on a hot day. read more

Snacks - Mango smoothie and mangolado $20 total, very heavy and sweet - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Get your food to go - it smells strongly of cleaning fluid, the music is really loud, and on a cold night the door was propped open so it was freezing inside! But - the torta Cubana was a massive, delicious beast. Easily enough for two people to share and fill their bellies. Never had anything like it and would go back to try other flavors. read more

We found this little spot and knew what we were shopping for and at the thrift stores. This place is great. We love that they have seating and also that you can get items to go as well. read more

This place has become my default stop whenever the craving for something sweet-but-fresh. I always go for the bionico. Generous portion, full of flavor, plenty of variety. But what I really enjoy is the easygoing attitude of the staff. I'm not a papaya fan, and every time I ask if I can swap for something else, they're always eager to do it. Fruit is fresh, nice and crisp. Everything added together really hits the spot! read more

This is a very nice Mexican food and ice cream joint. There is free parking on the street out front of the place and there is also a parking lot across the street. They have some delicious food, ice cream and fruit based treats on their menu. The menu is full. They have an ice cream freezer full of traditional flavors and a small freezer with homemade ice pops. I decided to go with the Bionico and Shuco Guatemaltico. They were both delicious. The Shuco Guatemaltico was a hot dog, covered with cheese, fries, and many different sauces and spices. I was huge and very flavorful. I was very impressed. I could not finish it and had to save the leftovers for later. The Bionico was made with fresh fruit and was equally good. I put that away in no time. The staff is friendly and my only gripe is that the place was not very clean. The floor was a mess and the kitchen area was not up to standards either. But hey, I ate it and I survived though. I love restaurants like this that serve Mexican fruit treats. read more

This place was okay. I was disturbed by the cashier preparing my food without GLOVES. I watched him as he made my mini bionico which tasted delicious...but he kept wiping his hands on his apron and made my food without gloves. Being a chef that bothers me a lot, Very nice guy . But I won't be returning. Worth a try I suppose. Not wearing gloves while touching ready to eat food (cut fruits) is a big red flag for me. read more

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This place serves one of my favorite tortas around the area. The tortas are filled of meat, chilis, beans, lettuce, crema. Milanesa one of my favorite. Is a casual counter top service, so after you pay, you are one your own, but to be fair you won't need much after you seat down. Ambience is chill, few people here and there, is no a restaurant is just a casual snack place where you order mostly to take out. read more

Like the name says, the place for Snacks! They have quite a few options but what I really wanted was the mangoneada. I really enjoyed the fact that they have a mini one which is the perfect size if you're too full but still want a little sweet treat. Note though that they use like any icy mango shaved ice instead of an ice cream (I didn't mind). Service was friendly and they have a few indoor seats available if needed. read more

Snacks - Mini Mangoneada - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

The mangoneada from Snacks has got to be one of the most bizarre-tasting things I've ever tried. My first impression was "wow this is salty" followed by "wait, it's actually quite sour" followed by "it's kind of spicy too"! That's because this Mexican dessert is a bizarre mix of diced mangoes with scoops of icey mango sorbet (sounds tame so far..), but the fruit is then seasoned with chamoy, a strong-tasting condiment made of dried fruit and ground chile! When I got this dessert, the mango was quite crunchy and flavorless (probably not in season), but the exact thing the dish could've used was a hit of sweet flavor to balance out the other strong components! The cup of fruit was topped off with a tamarind straw, basically a straw coated with a sweet, chewy, candy-like paste made of tamarind! All this being said, Snacks was a really cool, quirky cafe with a bunch of different unique Mexican antojitos, including desserts, savory snacks, and tortas. The mangoneada wasn't cheap for what it was, but I'll definitely be back to try out more of their offerings! read more

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This place has the best banana split ever! The parking is a little challenging on a Saturday night. But if you are patient it's worthwhile to visit this place for food and dessert. And yeah they serve food! read more

Ricos tacos de zuadero y chicharrones preparados recomendado al 100000 buen servicio read more

Snacks - Un delicioso chicharrón preparado - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

I have never really had Mexican dessert like this before. Our Valentine's Day plans got canceled by the venue last minute (UGH!) so after dinner, we did a quick search for a dessert place and this one popped up. We ordered the waffle with chocolate chip ice cream and the Pina Loco. Holy crap fruit overload. Everything tasted so fresh -- for the waffle, the ice cream with condensed milk was an excellent touch and the waffle was perfect. It was topped with various fruits which made the entire waffle just.. so wonderful. For the pina, the pineapple juice was refreshing, with the classic Mexican touch of chili pepper on the straw as well as the fruits on it. I had never been exposed to this kind of Mexican style dessert before and I am LOVING IT! read more

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Usually the taco deals on Doordash suck because of the low review taco spots . However , this was the only highly rated place that didn't concentrate on tacos like they others . This place does it legit . Every single ingredient had flavor in it. And it was the first time I had a manglonada. Don't know how they get mangos so sweet , but they have all the classic ingredients. You can tell from the neighborhood that it has to be legit . Latin population in the area would hate it if they were washed out places like the ones only serving calorie conscious crowds. Glad i was able to discover this shop. Super super recommended read more

I always enjoy mangoneadas and the one from Snacks was tasty. This spot was busy on a Thursday evening, so I had to wait awhile for my order to be ready, but it was worth the wait! Plenty of fresh mango and mango ice with all the fixings. The paletas looked delicious as did their other frozen and sweet treats. I look forward to trying other items. read more

Snacks - Mangoneada - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Great snack. Friendly staff. You can get some good food and delicious desserts in the same place. Summer is coming, get your tostilocos, mangonadas and fresh paletas! read more

Snacks - Fresh strawberry and chocolate scoops on a waffle cone. - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

The guy that took my order was super friendly. Ordered the mangoneada, but unfortunately wasn't impressed. Mangos weren't sweet or ripe. The rest of it was icy. Think the ones I get from San Jose is much better. read more

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WHY WE GO HERE: - coworkers snacks on cheat days THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - can't miss the quirky "Snacks" sign THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - tall ceilings - quirky seating on the line of funny and inappropriate THE MENU: - jugos frescos (fresh juices) - paletas de frutas - ice popsicle - licuados de fruta (fruit smoothies) - nieves (ice cream) - licuados de leche (milk shakes) - fruta picada (fresh cut fruit) - aguas frescas de temporada (season fruit fresh waters) - antojitos mexicanos WHAT WE ORDER: - chicharron preparado - bionico - mangonada - elote in a cup THE TASTE: - like finding an elotero or a raspado man but at a brick and mortar place CUSTOMER SERVICE: - very nice, warm, and welcoming read more

First time trying it. It's pretty good! I wanted this and a bionico but I guess the girl didn't hear me. I'll get another one when I come back after my appointment. read more

Snacks - Elote - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

A cute little hidden Mexican dessert gem in San Mateo! If you're looking for a fruity alternative to ice cream then this is the spot. They've got a freezer filled with real fruit popsicles that are made in-house daily and tons of fruit dessert options. Our favorites were the strawberry & milk popsicles and mango ice shavings with real mango cubes. The staff were extremely friendly and let us sample different options before buying. Also, if you're looking for a funny Instagram post, they have a set of bikini bottom stool chairs that make for a great photo. read more

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Great service and amazing desserts! I tried their waffles with straberry&banna topping, and vanilla ice cream. All of them were really good! Kind of felt like they werent the cleanest place but it was still good. I don't really know much about mexican desserts so i was asking a lot of questions but the server was really sweet and answered all my questions really nicely. It was definitely an interesting experience trying mexican dessert! Also, they take card so dont worry about bringing cash. read more

The desserts here are definitely unique. We got the bionico ($6), which is a generous serving of freshly cut fruit topped with condensed milk, granola, and raisins. It was relatively healthy and had a nice balance of sweetness without being overly sweet. My friend ordered a waffle, which came with a generous serving of fresh strawberries, bananas, and vanilla ice cream. Overall it was a nice place to stop by for a snack, but I think the ambiance could be a little better. There were boxes stacked in the corners and the tables weren't particularly clean. It looks like they do take credit cards now, so no longer cash only! read more

Snacks - Bionico ($6): fresh fruit topped with condensed milk, granola, and raisins - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

Mmm a snack! Come here for some laughs and giggles, you'll see when you get there! My friend and I were looking for a dessert place in the area and saw photos of the bikini bottom stool chairs. We decided to come here for the photo op and check out the fruity desserts. The store is small and is located in an older part of downtown San Mateo. I do not think there was AC but overhead fans kept the place pretty cool. The walls were colorful and the decorations were colorful as well! It's a great place to hang out and catch up over a refreshing snack. [ Pina Loco ] We saw photos of this pineapple dessert on Yelp and wanted to give it a try! A large pineapple is dug out and the interior is filled with chunks of fruits and juice. Slices of cucumber and pineapple rings are coated with chili pepper, and protrude from the top of the pineapple. The juice was pretty hard to slurp up with the straws since chunks of fruit kept getting in the way. Overall, I really enjoyed the freshness of the fruits and the unique flavor that the chili pepper brought to the sweet dessert. The whole ensemble was too big for the two of us to finish! It is probably meant for 3-4 people to share. read more

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Yummy snacks! Didn't have enough interaction with the staff to speak on service much but what we did experience was nice. I got elote and some fruit, it was good read more

Food here is very good. I like the tacos. For deserts or drink, there're ton of choices. I wanted to try mango and definitely try smoothies or ice cream next time. But it's crowded and makes sure that you keep distance during this time. Also, the price is good here too. read more

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Oh snap, the paletas are delicious here. ($2.25) They have a multitude of tropical and amazing flavors. We got the Mamey flavor and oooh-mamey the flavor is on point. Great creamy consistency and not actually syrupy sweet! I 100% endorse your summer treats, Snacks. read more

What a deceptively generic name for a genuinely unique experience to satisfy your sweet tooth. While San Mateo has its share of Asian-style sweets (Eggettes, anyone?). the Mexican dessert category is sadly underrepresented not only here but in the Bay Area as a whole, Sure, you can get a mangonada in the Mission or in Fruitvale in Oakland, but can you get a bionico or fresas con crema anywhere? I don't think so. I just came upon this shop quite by accident on the decidedly Latin block of B Street after a disappointing meal at Fusion Peruvian Grill a couple of doors down (review: http://bit.ly/2lWLZSR). It's a family-run spot and looks on the surface like a typical froyo shop, and yes, they serve ice cream. But look at the menu and you see Jugos Frescos (fresh juices), Licuados de Fruta (fruit smoothies), Licuados de Leche (milk shakes), and even Aguas Frescas de Temporada (seasonal fresh fruit waters). What drew my eye were the Fruta Picada choices or the fresh-cut fruit. I like mangonadas, but I was watching an episode of "Pati's Mexican Table" on PBS where she rhapsodized in that distinctly squeaky voice of hers about the joys of Mexican gaspacho, a tantalizing fruit cocktail from Morelia. There's no gaspacho here... But they do serve the Guadalajara-originated Bionico for $5.50 and I went for it. The mix reminded me of ambrosia as it's a fruit salad with plenty of chopped fruit - apples, papaya, cantaloupe, bananas, jicama - all of it covered in crema and topped with granola, shredded coconut, raisins and honey (photo: http://bit.ly/2mW9rUW). The serving was generous though a bit sweet for me as I wouldn't have minded some chamoy sauce and chili powder for a flavor contrast. I was going to ask them about the seats with the backs covered in bulbous butts in bikini thongs but demurred (photo: http://bit.ly/2lWccRi). I suppose if you have enough bionico, you too can have a butt like that. FOOD - 4 stars...uniquely Mexican street sweets worth a try AMBIANCE - 3 stars...modest spot with strangely comical seats SERVICE - 3 stars...neither Miguel nor Elsa (the owners) were there so I just got the bionico, no questions asked TOTAL - 4 stars...perhaps you'll squeak like Pati when you try these treats read more

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Been coming here for years & I'm so glad they are still in business. Love the mangonadas!!!

Yummy. I've only been here for the ice cream and was impressed by the fresh fruit flavors. Dropped in after having brunch nearby and wanting to stroll around on a lovely sunny afternoon in San Mateo. I got the guava and mamey ice cream. The only thing I didn't like was that the guy asked me if I wanted a cup or a cone. I said cone. There were two different sized cones - the standard small one that ice cream places usually don't charge for and the large waffle cone. He assumed I wanted the large waffle cone and charged me for it. It was so delicious though, so I let it slide. read more

I got the horchata and it was so refreshing!!!! It's is a must try. The second time I went I got elote which was alright but I think I've gotten better at other places. read more

Every time I'm in San Mateo, a pit stop to Sharetea is an absolute must (their SF locations suck). That day, it was a blistering 88 degrees and it way too hot to have for balls in my mouth. Tapioca balls that is. What better way to cool down then with a slushy dessert at Snack. Not a very original or descriptive name but this little gem seems to be a favorite among natives so you know it's legit. Most of the menu is in Spanish but as their vague name indicates, Snack sells snacks. Mexican snacks to be exact: ice cream, popsicles, milkshakes, fresh juices, smoothies, fresh cut fruit, and Mexican street food. Everything is under $7 and they accept CC's. We ordered a Melonada and Tostilocos to share from the nice lady cashier. As we waited for our order, we contemplated sitting at one of their thong wearing booty chairs in the back. The designer must of had Amber Rose in mind when making those bootylicious chairs. There was no A/C so we sat at a table near the doorway to catch some breeze. Yes, I know, we're hot weather pansies. The Melonada is just like a mangonada (w/ mango slush, chamoy) but with cantaloupe ($5.50). It was super refreshing with a vibrant sweetness from the ripen cantaloupe and icy mango slush. They were easy on the chamoy (pickled fruit) so you got a nice sweet, sour, spicy and tangy taste but it wasn't overkill. Really hits the spot on a hot day. I love all types of offal and weird food concoctions so I was excited to try the Tostilocos, a popular Mexican street food ($5.50). It's made and served from a bag of tortilla chips that's topped with pickled pork skin, cucumber, jicama, chamoy, lime juice, Japanese peanuts. Aside from the Japanese peanuts (coated with a savory crunchy shell) which were addicting, the Tostilocos was too acidic and funky for me. As Auntie Fee would say, "dis is sum preggo woman shit"! Someone please give that lady her own show on the Food Network: http://bit.ly/1VACart!!! read more

Snacks - Melonada: cantaloupe, mango slush, chamoy & Tostilocos: chips, pork skin, cucumber, jicama, chamoy, Japanese peanuts | $5.50 ea - Desserts Near Me - San Mateo, California

I love me some Mexican dessert! Step out of your boba comfort zone and try something different for once! Fresas con crema: $5.50 for a huge cup filled with strawberries, cream, and granola. If you have a sweet tooth, this is the one for you. Mangonada: $5.50 for a huge cup filled with frozen mangoes mixed with chili power, topped with a tamarind candy stick. I absolutely love the mix of spicy and sweet but this is not a dessert for everyone! Portions are huge, so I would definitely recommend sharing a cup. It would be nice if they sold smaller sized cups as well. The stools they have are super silly and fun. Great photo op! I wished they sold elote too, but you know I will always stop by to get my Mexican dessert fix whenever I'm in the area! read more

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