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There's no possible way for this restaurant to have so many 5 star reviews. At least some of them must be shills. We went in on a Friday night at 7pm, and the restaurant was deserted. Staff was sitting around at various tables looking surly and listless, while a sad worker was putting away chairs outside. Closing time was I think 10pm? The food is way overpriced for what it is. One of the main categories is "Mexican sushi", but they are not worth the $20+ asking price. The saddest thing about the "sushi" is the rice. It's mushy and unseasoned. The rice is like a bland, uniform, textureless mass. Every roll has this overpowering cream cheese in it, so that's all you'll taste. The pieces are too big to eat in one bite, so you'll bite into it, and it will immediately fall apart. The best thing about that order was the roasted pepper it comes with. That was tasty. We actually went for the mussels, but noticed that the price was increased from the menus posted on yelp. We felt that they were too expensive, so we ordered other things instead. The other thing we ordered were the fish and chips. These were pretty okay...not the best, but not the worst. For the price, I wish it had a little bit more. If I had to eat here again, that's what I would order. They were on the expensive side, but still one of the cheaper options, relatively speaking. The waitress was very nice, and the service was quite good, which is the reason I don't have the heart to give this place 1 star. I'm not sure this restaurant will be around much longer. They seem to be on a death spiral of raising prices to try to remain profitable, which further drives people away. The review shills may fool people into coming to the restaurant once, but repeat business is unlikely. This isn't a tourist town...a restaurant at this location needs repeat business from locals to survive, so this is such a short-sighted strategy. Whispers was such a better offering for the location. I bet a lot of locals miss them.
Friends and I happened to be in the area....one friend wanted sushi and came across this spot on Yelp....hmm 5 reviews with quite an eclectic menu...this isn't a sushi place! A little bit of everything I suppose...from steaks, pasta, seafood and Mexican sushi....interesting! Grand opening sign above the entrance and quickly welcomed...place wasn't busy with 1 other table finishing up. Decided to order their MEXICAN SUSHI: :: Mar y Tierra - shrimp, beef, cucumber, avocado, cream cheese, breaded and fried and topped with fake crab salad - different and good. The beef added nothing to this roll...maybe if they seared with some seasoning. 3.75/5 :: Volcano Roll - shrimp, cucumber, cream cheese, avocado, cream cheese, bacon and manchego - friend said bacon tasted different...not sure if bacon bits but she couldn't say...still thought 4/5 :: Guamuchilito - my friend who is vegetarian requested no shrimp, no crab meat so it looked like a Philly roll with the cream cheese. Still charged full price I'm not sure what makes it Mexican other than maybe the names, the cream cheese (in all the rolls) and "spicy orange sauce" accompanying the rolls along with shredded carrots... we all enjoyed our rolls Friends loved the simple mixed green salad and the clam chowder was decent...wasn't quite canned but not sure if made from scratch. Overall, 3.75 stars for Victoria's Kitchen Mexican Sushi. Good try averaging $23/roll and nice size. Menu does have variety but limited vegetarian: salads and one pasta primavera unless you ask for a Mexican sushi roll without the seafood. Family-run restaurant with friendly, attentive service. Krystal, our server did a great job with answering questions or double checking with her boss. Even one of the owners stopped by to ask how we enjoyed everything. Ambiance is cafe style (probably from the former business) with booths and plenty of tables...Mexican music playing with some Selena (heart) and Los Tucanes de Tijuana (of La Chona). Located in a small strip mall along El Camino Real...plenty of lot parking and nice, OUTDOOR seating. Average p/p with t/t: salads, soup, Mexican sushi, 1 drink and dessert $50. Will return to try other items when in the area. Note: Breakfast served as they open at 8am
This review is solely based on the fish and chips. Someone recommended the fish and chips and I went there just for that and it was legit. No frills, just solid pieces of cod with a good crispy, well-seasoned batter and crispy fries. Nothing mushy on the plate. Service was excellent and you could really feel the family-owned energy. So while I can't comment on the other dishes, I can say the fish and chips is legit and just as good as other pubs or restaurants in San Mateo so give them a try!
Decided to try this new spot out for breakfast this morning. The menu is small but has the basics. I believe the coffee had a hint of cinnamon which I very much enjoyed. Good and friendly service. The breakfast burrito got a thumbs up from the table. I thought the breakfast potatoes on the VK plate were a bit undercooked and lackluster. However, the bacon was crispy and pancakes were nice and fluffy.
Food was really good! We over ordered but glad we did. We ordered the calamari, mango ceviche, fish tacos were one of the best I had and the Mexican sushi (Mar & Tierra). Our server Chris provided great service!
Worst sushi I ever had. The rice is mushy. $20 for something I could've got at 7/11. I only ate two pieces and left. It's not a fusion restaurant The restaurant is missing an identity. I'm confused by the decor and the menu items. There is no theme just random decor items and random menu items put together. . It's like they thought of whatever they could make in the moment and decided to add it to the menu. The only good thing is that the service was good and the waiter was nice. Never eating here again. I miss the old restaurant "Whispers Cafe" that used to be here.
The menu offers a seafood dominant fusion of Mexican and Asian flavors. There are a lot of dishes and combinations that I haven't seen anywhere else. Everything looked interesting. We had the Shrip Empanadas, Torre Suprema, a serf & turf sushi roll, and their Carne Asada Tacos ( can order one at a time). Their in-house flan was a great way to end the meal. We will definitely order that every time we come. Everything was delicious! The service is helpful and friendly. Highly recommend! Will be returning soon to try more dishes.
We ordered one of the Mexican sushi rolls which was way bigger than expected, the skirt steak appetizer, and the VL Michelada. Everything was tasty and looked good. Victoria even came out to greet us hi at our table. Definitely a boss baby!
We came here on a spontaneous stop, found this cute restaurant. Order the VK sea platter... omg we are coming back. To eat this platter there. Unfortunately we ordered to go. We imagine how much better to eat there.
Had lunch with a friend at the newly opened Victoria's Kitchen (located at the site of the former Whispers Cafe). The restaurant was clean and bright, and offered both indoor and outdoor seating. We were greeted right away by our friendly server. The menu is eclectic, offering steaks and seafood alongside selections of what they call "Mexican Sushi". Honestly, it was a not puzzling as many of the offerings seemed a bit upscale for the cafe decor, and it was hard to determine what the restaurant's identity is. Nevertheless, the food at the other tables looked good so we ordered. At the server's recommendation we had the spinach salad with grilled prawns and the jambalya. Complimentary sliced sourdough baguette and seasoned olive oil was also served. Both portions were generous. The spinach salad was very fresh, lightly dressed and the grilled prawns were tender. The jambalaya included chicken, mussels, and prawns. It was very tasty, albeit a little salty to my taste. I think it could've benefited from a little more heat in the form of cayenne pepper. The food and service will have me going back, but next time to try their breakfast menu. It'll be interesting to see how this restaurant evolves.
I've been three times now. Truly the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. Service is always super kind and friendly. I come here occasionally to lesson plan or grade school work and treat myself to breakfast. It's becoming something I truly look forward to once a month or so.
2 years ago
This was the old Whisper we used to go regularly. Now they changed their ownership we decided to give it a try. Mainly because they have a nice spacious outdoor patio setting, our two dog babies could really stretch out and relax there. It's a comfy food family kitchen style I'd say. We went on a sunny weekend for brunch. The food was actually really good. we ordered a few things. My favorite thing was the Shrimp Empanadas. Would highly recommend this one! He loved his mussels. The Mexican sushi roll was actually surprisingly good, with a little spicy kick, the presentation was very pretty. The service was very attentive. Overall we love the food and the setting, will be back. read more
Went here for dinner. We got garlic fries, shrimp empanadas and Guamuchilito (sushi). The fries were pretty good, flavorful. I would highly recommend the shrimp empanadas. They were delicious! Sushi was not bad. But they had great service and we got our food pretty fast. Would recommend read more
2 years ago
There's no possible way for this restaurant to have so many 5 star reviews. At least some of them must be shills. We went in on a Friday night at 7pm, and the restaurant was deserted. Staff was sitting around at various tables looking surly and listless, while a sad worker was putting away chairs outside. Closing time was I think 10pm? The food is way overpriced for what it is. One of the main categories is "Mexican sushi", but they are not worth the $20+ asking price. The saddest thing about the "sushi" is the rice. It's mushy and unseasoned. The rice is like a bland, uniform, textureless mass. Every roll has this overpowering cream cheese in it, so that's all you'll taste. The pieces are too big to eat in one bite, so you'll bite into it, and it will immediately fall apart. The best thing about that order was the roasted pepper it comes with. That was tasty. We actually went for the mussels, but noticed that the price was increased from the menus posted on yelp. We felt that they were too expensive, so we ordered other things instead. The other thing we ordered were the fish and chips. These were pretty okay...not the best, but not the worst. For the price, I wish it had a little bit more. If I had to eat here again, that's what I would order. They were on the expensive side, but still one of the cheaper options, relatively speaking. The waitress was very nice, and the service was quite good, which is the reason I don't have the heart to give this place 1 star. I'm not sure this restaurant will be around much longer. They seem to be on a death spiral of raising prices to try to remain profitable, which further drives people away. The review shills may fool people into coming to the restaurant once, but repeat business is unlikely. This isn't a tourist town...a restaurant at this location needs repeat business from locals to survive, so this is such a short-sighted strategy. Whispers was such a better offering for the location. I bet a lot of locals miss them. read more
Friends and I happened to be in the area....one friend wanted sushi and came across this spot on Yelp....hmm 5 reviews with quite an eclectic menu...this isn't a sushi place! A little bit of everything I suppose...from steaks, pasta, seafood and Mexican sushi....interesting! Grand opening sign above the entrance and quickly welcomed...place wasn't busy with 1 other table finishing up. Decided to order their MEXICAN SUSHI: :: Mar y Tierra - shrimp, beef, cucumber, avocado, cream cheese, breaded and fried and topped with fake crab salad - different and good. The beef added nothing to this roll...maybe if they seared with some seasoning. 3.75/5 :: Volcano Roll - shrimp, cucumber, cream cheese, avocado, cream cheese, bacon and manchego - friend said bacon tasted different...not sure if bacon bits but she couldn't say...still thought 4/5 :: Guamuchilito - my friend who is vegetarian requested no shrimp, no crab meat so it looked like a Philly roll with the cream cheese. Still charged full price I'm not sure what makes it Mexican other than maybe the names, the cream cheese (in all the rolls) and "spicy orange sauce" accompanying the rolls along with shredded carrots... we all enjoyed our rolls Friends loved the simple mixed green salad and the clam chowder was decent...wasn't quite canned but not sure if made from scratch. Overall, 3.75 stars for Victoria's Kitchen Mexican Sushi. Good try averaging $23/roll and nice size. Menu does have variety but limited vegetarian: salads and one pasta primavera unless you ask for a Mexican sushi roll without the seafood. Family-run restaurant with friendly, attentive service. Krystal, our server did a great job with answering questions or double checking with her boss. Even one of the owners stopped by to ask how we enjoyed everything. Ambiance is cafe style (probably from the former business) with booths and plenty of tables...Mexican music playing with some Selena (heart) and Los Tucanes de Tijuana (of La Chona). Located in a small strip mall along El Camino Real...plenty of lot parking and nice, OUTDOOR seating. Average p/p with t/t: salads, soup, Mexican sushi, 1 drink and dessert $50. Will return to try other items when in the area. Note: Breakfast served as they open at 8am read more
2 years ago
This review is solely based on the fish and chips. Someone recommended the fish and chips and I went there just for that and it was legit. No frills, just solid pieces of cod with a good crispy, well-seasoned batter and crispy fries. Nothing mushy on the plate. Service was excellent and you could really feel the family-owned energy. So while I can't comment on the other dishes, I can say the fish and chips is legit and just as good as other pubs or restaurants in San Mateo so give them a try! read more
Decided to try this new spot out for breakfast this morning. The menu is small but has the basics. I believe the coffee had a hint of cinnamon which I very much enjoyed. Good and friendly service. The breakfast burrito got a thumbs up from the table. I thought the breakfast potatoes on the VK plate were a bit undercooked and lackluster. However, the bacon was crispy and pancakes were nice and fluffy. read more
1 year ago
Food was really good! We over ordered but glad we did. We ordered the calamari, mango ceviche, fish tacos were one of the best I had and the Mexican sushi (Mar & Tierra). Our server Chris provided great service! read more
Worst sushi I ever had. The rice is mushy. $20 for something I could've got at 7/11. I only ate two pieces and left. It's not a fusion restaurant The restaurant is missing an identity. I'm confused by the decor and the menu items. There is no theme just random decor items and random menu items put together. . It's like they thought of whatever they could make in the moment and decided to add it to the menu. The only good thing is that the service was good and the waiter was nice. Never eating here again. I miss the old restaurant "Whispers Cafe" that used to be here. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
The menu offers a seafood dominant fusion of Mexican and Asian flavors. There are a lot of dishes and combinations that I haven't seen anywhere else. Everything looked interesting. We had the Shrip Empanadas, Torre Suprema, a serf & turf sushi roll, and their Carne Asada Tacos ( can order one at a time). Their in-house flan was a great way to end the meal. We will definitely order that every time we come. Everything was delicious! The service is helpful and friendly. Highly recommend! Will be returning soon to try more dishes. read more
2 years ago
We ordered one of the Mexican sushi rolls which was way bigger than expected, the skirt steak appetizer, and the VL Michelada. Everything was tasty and looked good. Victoria even came out to greet us hi at our table. Definitely a boss baby! read more
2 years ago
We came here on a spontaneous stop, found this cute restaurant. Order the VK sea platter... omg we are coming back. To eat this platter there. Unfortunately we ordered to go. We imagine how much better to eat there. read more
Had lunch with a friend at the newly opened Victoria's Kitchen (located at the site of the former Whispers Cafe). The restaurant was clean and bright, and offered both indoor and outdoor seating. We were greeted right away by our friendly server. The menu is eclectic, offering steaks and seafood alongside selections of what they call "Mexican Sushi". Honestly, it was a not puzzling as many of the offerings seemed a bit upscale for the cafe decor, and it was hard to determine what the restaurant's identity is. Nevertheless, the food at the other tables looked good so we ordered. At the server's recommendation we had the spinach salad with grilled prawns and the jambalya. Complimentary sliced sourdough baguette and seasoned olive oil was also served. Both portions were generous. The spinach salad was very fresh, lightly dressed and the grilled prawns were tender. The jambalaya included chicken, mussels, and prawns. It was very tasty, albeit a little salty to my taste. I think it could've benefited from a little more heat in the form of cayenne pepper. The food and service will have me going back, but next time to try their breakfast menu. It'll be interesting to see how this restaurant evolves. read more
2 years ago
I've been three times now. Truly the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. Service is always super kind and friendly. I come here occasionally to lesson plan or grade school work and treat myself to breakfast. It's becoming something I truly look forward to once a month or so. read more
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First time trying this place and I absolutely fell in love with not only the food but the friendliness from the staff. The service was phenomenal! We tried two different types of Mexican sushi which I've had previous times and it was delicious. I also tried their ceviche and it was incredibly tasty, having the Mexican mayo with the tostadas really put the cherry on top of this meal. The michelada was incredibly fresh and so so good. I'd love to come back and try their aguachile and prawn michelada. We met the owner as well who made sure we were being accommodated and taken care of. We sat outside and the ambiance was so calming, it was a beautiful sunny day. Shout out to Dania for an excellent experience! read more
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The Ribeye my husband loved. His plate was clean . The oyster was filling Yummy. I had the Steak omelet mushroom buttery with a hint of garlic soooo much flavor in one bite!! Flan was great I didn't have a chance to take a picture of it ! read more
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Decided to check out this new restaurant that opened up recently near my home and I'm so glad I went. The food was very delicious and great portions at a reasonable price. Lots of parking and they have cute outdoor seating Seems like a family owned restaurant with friendly and attentive staff. They have a variety of items on the menu that I can't wait to go back and try. The food was flavorful you can definitely taste the quality. Will be going back soon read more
2 years ago
We just went to have breakfast to this place. The food was delicious, beautiful presentation, too. Service was amazing and made our 3 year old a special treat (a pancake). Very clean and neat. Last but not least, I ordered homemade chilaquiles and they were soooooo delicious and authentic (coming from a Mexican woman) . Check out my pictures of the French toast, chilaquiles, and clam chowder. read more
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Great experience, I was there with my friends last monday celebrating my birthday and the service was excellent, the food was amazing, all the staff was very friendly, we had a great time of course we going to be back soon thank you guys for everything read more
2 years ago
Stopped at Victoria's today to try it out, I ordered the shrimp empanadas they were yummy! And got the sea sampler, chicken nuggets and fries for my kids. The food was really good and staff were friendly. Good portions and fair prices. Loved the outdoor area for hot days and lots of parking. read more
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Victoria's Kitchen is great place to have dinner or breakfast and even celebrate a birthday. They have a great fusion food from Mexican and American food. I have been to both dinner and breakfast and had delicious food. We even had my mom's bday dinner there and everyone enjoyed their food. Service is great. From the moment you enter you feel welcomed. Food is hot and made fresh. The ambiance is very relaxed and you can talk without scream at each other. They also have a very cute wall for pictures. They are very kid friendly and offer a kids menu. Drinks are cold and very tasty. We like their Micheladas. They offer wine and beers as well. If you are looking for a new place to try out I highly recommend trying Victoria's kitchen! read more
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