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Flores - San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Flores - San Mateo

4.4 (148)
$30 and under
Mexican
4 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Step into the heart of Mexican tradition at Flores San Mateo. Flores is a three-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winning restaurant serving unique dishes that celebrate the diversity and complexity of Mexico's 31 states.

We feature traditional Mexican cuisine in a relaxed and vibrant setting that transports you to the beachside resorts of Mexico. Our bar features more than 50 rare and small-batch tequilas & mezcals, which we serve in handcrafted margaritas & creative cocktails. We offer complimentary tequila tastings every Thursday led by Luis Flores himself.

Perfect for weekday lunches, happy hour, dinner date nights and weekend brunch, our vibrant dining room features two separate private dining spaces. Our large outdoor patio is sundrenched, with umbrellas to shade from the heat & heaters to warm you when it's chilly. Come in for a meal, or host your next event with us at Flores! We'll make it memorable and celebratory with our authentic Mexican hospitality and bold flavors.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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

Experiences

  • Memorial Day Brunch

    May 26, 2025 only
    Take it easy this Memorial Day and let Flores serve up a vibrant Mexican brunch—perfect for your long weekend. Sip on a spicy margarita and dig into bold, flavorful dishes inspired by the 31 states of Mexico.
    Memorial Day Brunch Photo

What 148 people are saying

Flores - San Mateo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Flores in San Mateo offers a vibrant atmosphere with "delicious food" and "wonderful service." Guests love the fresh flavors, especially the "grilled Adobo Cod tacos" and "excellent guacamole." Although occasionally noisy and pricey, the festive decor and accommodating staff make it a great spot for brunch or dinner.
148 Reviews
  1. Jasmine

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The host barely spoke, didn’t seem welcoming at all, and honestly had a bit of an attitude. The food had no flavor, and no one ever came by to check on us or see how things were going at our table. It just felt like the service and vibe were really off from the start. Definitely not what we were expecting.
    Flores - San MateoResponded today
    Hello Jasmine, My apologies for you most recent experience. We dropped the ball in every aspect of your visit. I would like to speak to you personally so that I can hear more detail about your visit yesterday. I would also like to see if we can change your mind and provide you with the dinning experience that we are striving to achieve. Please feel free to reach out to me at the restaurant. Thank you again for the feedback, I look forward to speak with you . Thank you, Sean Parker/GM

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  2. KESNER

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great we love the food this is are second time coming that’s why we decide to do Mother’s Day brunch here the place is great & a lot of space.
    Flores - San MateoResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Kesner, Thank you for the support and great review. Next time come down and check out Margarita Monday's. We offer our classic margarita for $10 all day. Thank you, Sean Parker/GM

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  3. omar VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Decor is great. Drinks are great. Staff was great Down side, Went for brunch. Menu was limited and bit overpriced except for kids menu items. Value wise, kids menus options were more appropriate. Have not had the opportunity to look at dinner items to see if there is any change.
    Flores - San MateoResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Omar, Thank you for sending us your feedback from your visit on Sunday. We have some great happy hour options that we offer Monday through Friday 3 pm - 5:30 pm. The nachos are really good as well as our tostadas. We also have Taco Tuesday's, all tacos are a dollar of all day. We look forward to seeing you again , thanks for the support. Thank you, Sean Parker/GM

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  4. Maria

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My experience Food: was okay Drinks: meh Desserts: yummy Ambience: Not too noisy Service: can do better as I felt other tables got more attention than our table. Value: Expensive $160 for two ppl. Restaurant it’s nice inside very festive. I might give it another try, honestly I didn’t feel welcomed this first time.
    Flores - San MateoResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Maria, I'm sorry to hear that your experience was not the best yesterday. We strive to make sure that everyone has an awesome experience when they visit us. It seems like we missed the mark on your most recent visit. We do bring water for every table but chips and salsa are offered as an appetizer. I would love for you to let me know when you plan to visit us next, so I may stop by your table and say hello. Thank you so much for the feedback, as we use it as a tool to help us improve. Thank you, Sean Parker/GM

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Winnie

    Houston9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was slow with only one person covering the entire restaurant No Sauvignon Blanc wine Food good
    Flores - San MateoResponded on May 11, 2025
    Hello Winnie, I am sorry that your service was slow on you visit Thursday. We are brining on more staff now that the weather is warming up. We hope you will give us another try soon. Feel free to send me an email to let us know when your next visit will be, I would love to stop by your table to say hello. Thank you, Sean Parker/GM

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Aisha

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was good. The food and the service was exceptional except for the fact that when I booked the table I was expecting to be seated in a good location but we were seated in an extremely corner spot last time as well when I booked from OpenTable, we got a really weird located table so I am hoping that at least this feedback will be taken into consideration because then what’s the point of booking the table in advance if you don’t get to be seated in a good location if this continues, I might not book from opentable.

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  7. Peggy VIP

    San Francisco26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is good and the service is friendly, the background noise was more for a bar than a restaurant. Will ask for a different table next time. Have to go back for the food.
    Flores - San MateoResponded on April 30, 2025
    Hello Peggy, We are glad that you enjoyed our food and service. Let us know on your next visit if the music is too energetic and we will get to to a quieter area. We look forward to see you again soon. Thank you, Sean Parker/GM

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  8. David VIP

    Hawaii11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Like always, quality food and good service. One of our go-to spots.
    Flores - San MateoResponded on April 25, 2025
    Hello David, Thank you so much for the kind words. We hope to see again net week. Thanks, Sean Parker GM

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  9. Keren

    San Francisco23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good neighborhood restaurant - food was good and service was great! Will be back!
    Flores - San MateoResponded on April 25, 2025
    Hello Keren, We love reading reviews like the one you have written us. Give us a call soon so we can book your reservation for Cinco de Mayo. Thank you, Sean Parker GM

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  10. America

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time for brunch. It was quite and the food was really good and a great spot for a big party
    Flores - San MateoResponded on April 25, 2025
    Hello America, Thank you for the awesome review. Next time come check out our Happy Hour , which is Monday - Friday 3- 5:30 pm Thanks, Sean Parker GM

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Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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