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    The Green Enchilada

    3.9 (760 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Vegan, Peruvian
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Exterior of their soft reopening, Sunday, May 28, 2023 - congratulations!!!
    Melanie C.

    A new DINING room!!! This adds a next level for THE GREEN ENCHILADA (TGE) in Manor Plaza. If it's been awhile, go by and try out the dining room. There are still a few tables outside too. The kitchen now has its own dedicated space. TGE has always been my go-to place for tasty clean, organic Mexican-Peruvian burritos, tacos, enchiladas and more. One of my favs is their LOMO SALTADO w/BROWN RICE. Very grateful they can do TOFU in any taco, burrito, enchilada. And yes, I've done a TOFU LOMO SALTADO! There are breakfast options to check out as well. Service is always friendly, helpful, and, today, Michael took my order and filled me in on all the lovely changes that's evolved with TGE! Ordered: FAJITA BURRITO w/GRILLED CHICKEN, FAJITA VEGGIES, brown rice, black beans, pico de gallo. I'm happy with adding salsa verde bite for bite, and usually eschew the popular guacamole, sour cream. CHICKEN TAMALE. Beautifully wrapped in corn husk and steamed. The tamale was a very generous size, chicken almost dry, masa was unusually dense. Wondered if the latter two was the avoidance of lard and use of chicken breast in its recipe. This would make for a healthier tamale but more dense and bit drier. I'd order it again. I like picking at the steamed masa. AQUADITO. Aguadito de Pollo is a Peruvian Chicken Soup. Soup is a broth of cilantro, spices, hot pepper and simmered with chicken and rice. Loved the delicate flavors of the soup and the Use of chicken bone-in means a more nourishing broth. Perfect for our cold weather right now. I'll be back to try their other soups, CHICKEN POZOLE, SANCOCHADO (beef soup). As well as my fav, LOMO SALTADO, as well as their burritos, tacos, and enchiladas. And their famous Peruvian-style ROTISSERIE CHICKEN. See you there!

    Pollo saltado
    Jorge C.

    The Green Enchilada has artwork in their hallway calling themselves "Inkazteka" which is a clever nod to their offerings of both Peruvian and Mexican food. Their menu leans more heavily towards Mexican food but their lomo saltado (and pollo saltado) more than a make up for it. While so many more purely Peruvian places cut corners by using frozen fries, Green Enchilada makes in house fresh hand cut fries. That's a bonus there. The fact that they are perfectly fried though, completely makes the dish a standout for me. My mom ordered the aguadito soup, which she loved as well. If you want wide variety of Peruvian food, this is not the place. But if you want a lomo saltado with fantastic home made fries, this spot nails it!

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    Stefanie M.

    Enjoyed a lovely dinner in the new dining room area! Food was excellent as ever! We ordered at the counter and then picked our seats. There was a table near us with a large party who had reserved their space, so that's an option to note. In that case, orders were taken at the table. Casual atmosphere, offered complimentary chips and salsa while we waited. Food came out with very little wait. Space is super clean and nicely decorated. Chairs are metal with no padding, so if you have a delicate hiney, keep that in mind ;) The staff and owner were super attentive and excited to talk about the addition of new Peruvian dishes in the coming days. So fun to see the excitement in the dining room from staff and patrons alike. We will be going back soon to try all the new additions to the menu. Excellent job! And congratulations to a lovely expansion!

    Morgan B.

    It was a cold, rainy day so I ordered their seasonal bowl of authentic pozole that came with freshly heated corn tortillas, a side of herbs if desired, and tortilla chips. it was fresh, hearty, and very good with plenty of chicken. They had a variety of foods on the menu and a nice dining environment.

    Carnitas Burrito
    Serena C.

    Wanted to grab something quick and yet good. We ordered: Carne Asada and hubby ordered: steak taco meal. I also ordered a drink, guava juice. Our meal was very good. Not salty at all. The guava juice was so fresh and good. I would definitely come back again and try something different. Our server was super awesome too. And there was plenty of parking at this little mall which is a plus.

    Ensalada Pacifica (or Montera), Lomo Saltado, Chicken Quesadilla and complimentary chips n'salsa.
    Kim M.

    Whenever I'm in Pacifica visiting friends, we most often include a meal from here. Everything I've eaten looks great and tastes even better! I'm so happy they were able to expand and now have seating. Congratulations!

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    Food: the soup is decent, but I like the ship the most. Their ships are bake and crispy. The green sauce also good. Service: their service is excellent. Server always ask what do we need and they bring everything we ask with a smile. I love their service worthy of tips. Ambiance: very Maxican atmosphere. Chill and vibing.

    Breakfast Burrito wet style with green sauce.

    We shared the wet style breakfast burrito. It was a huge portion with fresh ingredients. I liked how they chopped up fried eggs instead of scrambled as well as the crispy potatoes. Sauce went perfect with it. Service was great, friendly and attentive staff. They've remodeled since we were last here and I really like what they've done with the place. A nice dining hall with plenty of space.

    Chicken Pozole
    Ben P.

    Visited the Green Enchilada again and was very pleased with my return. The server Micheal was very helpful and professional. My family loves to eat at the Green Enchilada. Try it and you'll see why we return again and again. Really delicious, high quality food that is always tasty. Their special of the day was Chicken Pozole and it tasted like how it should be - homemade and fresh.

    Cheese enchiladas with red sauce, rice, and beans

    My girlfriend and I went here on a weekend afternoon and had a wonderful lunch. I had cheese enchiladas with red sauce, and rice and beans. Every part of the meal, including the chips, was delicious. The flavors and texture of each component were memorable. I really liked the green sauce that came with the chips. Not sure if that's what also used on a green enchilada (I was just too much a creature of habit to step outside my comfort zone with the enchilada sauce). I also thought the presentation and dishware to be exceptional. We dined outdoors because we had a dog with us. Even though it is in a strip mall, it didn't have that feeling, and there is a wide, covered walkway so we had shade with plenty of space around us. The staff was friendly and patient. And finally it's all reasonably priced given the quality and the area. Afterwards we took the dog to the beach which was just a seven-minute walk away. I'm sure we'll be back. I would just ask them to make sure the cheese inside the enchilada is completely melted, as that is my preference, but I can't really ding them. They accommodated my request for flour tortillas and if I remember correctly at no extra charge.

    The Green Enchilada's new dining room! Opens at the end of July 2025!
    Chris R.

    If you like The Green Enchilada like I do, then you also know that finding a seat can be a challenge at times. Well soon that will improve with expansion into their new dining room! Mario was nice enough to give me a preview peek today after he saw my interest. I think the new dining room looks great! Located directly next door to The Green Enchilada. The dining room offers much more seating area. The environment will be more comfortable too since the needs of the kitchen will not have an impact on airflow and temperatures. There will be a new counter area make ordering easier. Even the dining area windows will offer a better view of Pacifica's hillside. And the new dining room will offer much better opportunities for group parties and events. Look for The Green Enchilada's new dining room to open around the end of July 2025. Possibly coinciding with other culturally important days. Definitely looking forward to another one of their Chicken Enchilada Plates with Mole while inside the new room. Absolutely delicious! I am excited for The Green Enchilada's future and for the improvement of another of Pacifica's well established restaurants. @thegreenenchilada_ #thegreenenchlilada #new #dining #room

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    Great food great service friendly staff and good spot for the community and great decor

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    Fresh great ingredients! The fajita burrito is fire!!! I'm glad they are back open and a Pacifica staple!

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    Best Mexican place ever!!!! Very friendly service on top of great food. Is our to go place in Pacifica.

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    I love everybody here they take such good care of me. Food is excellent healthy, and makes me happy.

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    Super friendly and the food is delicious! Every time I eat here I feel like I'm eating healthy but it tastes good!

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    If you want your food cooked in avocado oil this is the place to come. Service is amazing and the food is delicious.

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    All the people here are very nice and very helpful. Their food is absolutely delicious! Come and try it and you could even online

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    Friendly employees, Great service, parking lot, clean restaurant, good amount of vegan options, bomb good

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    Puerto 27 Peruvian Kitchen & Pisco Bar

    Puerto 27 Peruvian Kitchen & Pisco Bar

    3.6
    (1.8k reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    One of my favorite spots along the coast and probably one of the best ocean views you can get from…read morea restaurant in Pacifica! And a bonus that it's Peruvian food! I've made my way through a bit of the menu, but on a typical gloomy day in Pacifica, for me, nothing beats the aji de gallina. The ceviches and empanadas are unbeatable. I'm also a mac n' cheese fiend, and thoroughly enjoyed their Macaroni with huancaina sauce. The staff is always friendly and inviting. I love bringing new people here.

    Food was tasty, but one of us has a shellfish allergy, and it turned out that very little of the…read moremenu could be made safe for her to eat. My friend and I split the Plaintains, squid ink pasta with seafood, and a pork dish, all of which was good. Allergic friend had a plate piled with veggies, and she said it was good. The friend who had the bronzino said it was great. Service was fairly attentive, except that we had a fifth person join us late, and it would've been ideal if someone had come to take his order sooner. Drinks: I had an NA beer, which was nice, but one friend hated the white wine he ordered - if they'd had him taste it before bringing him a glass, that would've been better. My other friends had mojitos and said they didn't like the coconut rum, and would've preferred if it hadn't been flavored. Ambiance on a Sunday night was the same as I remembered when I went a year earlier - mostly groups eating near us, large TVs on the far wall showing soccer. Not a quiet place I'd want to go on a date. Note that this place is not cheap - entrees run around $40 each.

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    La Ronda Restaurant

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    La Ronda in San Mateo is a great find! The service was genuinely friendly and attentive from start…read moreto finish, and the menu is impressively diverse with something for everyone (though vegetarians may have fairly limited options). The restaurant was a little more than half full when we had dinner there on a Friday night and the ambiance is lively but not loud. We ordered a variety of dishes and everything was delicious, with very generous portion sizes that left us so full (with leftovers to spare). The ceviches were bright, limey, and tart in the best way, the chicken wings were crispy and juicy, the papa rellena was especially interesting (almost like an inside-out, deep-fried baked potato) with olives and raisins that were a pleasant surprise, and the lomo saltado was as comforting and dependable as it usually is. To top it all off, they even offer Peruvian beers, which was the perfect way to wash everything down. The location is a little bit odd but easy enough to find and park (there is plenty of parking across the main street in front of the BevMo if there isn't any directly in front of the restaurant).

    Love Peruvian food and always searching for the best version of lomo saltado…read more La Ronda specializes in seafood, but has all of the Peruvian specialties from beef hearts to chica morada that you would expect. Enjoyed our lunch in a classier environment than the gas station-adjacent strip mall suggests.

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    La Ronda Plate; is a combination of our three most popular dishes, Fried Calamari, Ceviche Traditional seafood rice.
    La Ronda Plate; is a combination of our three most popular dishes, Fried Calamari, Ceviche Traditional seafood rice.
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    4.5
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    A convenient and tasty food truck parked (permanently I think?) outside the Harbor Village Shoppes…read morein HMB. We tried the quesabirria tacos, lomo saltado burrito, and fried plantains. The burrito was hefty, and everything was good! The quesabirria shells seemed to hold up their crisp better than many others I've tried. Our food came out pretty fast as well. They have a few tables in front of their truck in the parking lot, and there are bathrooms inside the shopping area for convenience. A great lunch option if you're in the area. FYI, they do charge a small fee for utensils.

    Great Peruvian/mexican food truck! Fresh ingredients, delicious options, and filling portions…read morepresented beautifully. Some of the hot dishes can take a bit longer, but it's clearly freshly fried and always delicious so it's worth the minor wait. Lots of picnic benches in front of the food truck. Chicharron is chunks of crispy fried pork belly - great when you want some fatty porky indulgence. The red onions pair perfectly to cut through the richness, and the Peruvian corn nuts are a fun addition! Pollo Peruana is stewed chicken thighs. Tender and fell off the bone, but could've used a bit more salt. Still tasty with a nice side salad. Lechonada peruana is stewed pork belly chunks. Fatty juicy tender, and the pork comes on a bed of saucy fries for extra heft. I like to get it with extra salad instead of rice. Super good. I really need to come by on a weekend to try the anticuchos!

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    Pescado alo macho!!!! And fresh made tortilla chips good Hot salsa!
    Pescado alo macho!!!! And fresh made tortilla chips good Hot salsa!
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    Mix it with the rice!
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