Flores - San Mateo

4.4

85 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Good for groups
Lively
Great for happy hour

Step into the heart of Mexican tradition at Flores - San Mateo, nestled in the stunning San Francisco Bay Area gem of San Mateo, California. Our menu, a vibrant tapestry of traditional Mexican dishes, bridges the culinary gap between The Gulf and The Pacific. This commitment to traditional Mexican cuisine is mirrored in our beverage selection and the restaurant's design, creating an experience that truly honors Mexico's rich culinary culture.

4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

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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
(650) 418-9742
Website
http://www.floressf.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
4 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403
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

What 85 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Flores in San Mateo offers "excellent food and cocktails" in a vibrant atmosphere with attentive service. Guests enjoy the "yummy" ceviche and margaritas. While some mention service inconsistencies, the overall dining experience remains positive, with a beautiful ambiance and a variety of delicious Mexican dishes. Perfect for celebrations or a casual meal.

85 Reviews

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Johanna
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, the food was very good. Their tacos were yummy and their chips and salsa are really great. Their Carnitas were really good and so were their chicken enchiladas. Was not so impressed with the guacamole because it had a lot of other stuff in it not just avocado and spices. Also, the rice wasn’t terribly exciting, but it wasn’t bad. The service was outstanding. The cocktails were great and I think it’s a fun place to go eat and the food is good
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Holly
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Chile special was excellent. Chicken enchiladas were not. Palomas are always good. Service was spotty.
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S
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Limited menu with average tasting food. We had a large party of 13 people and Flores would not split the bill so we had difficulty in determining each person's portion of the bill. Service was slow even though there were few other patrons. Members of my party felt the food was overpriced and there was also a 4% employee benefits additional charge automatically added to the bill. We paid it but think this additional charge should be included in the menu pricing.
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Michelle
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tomas was our waiter. Fantastic job. Friendly, efficient and the food was awesome!
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Connor
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place food always is fantastic and the workers are friendly and know their stuff. so much better than Pinstripes.
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Terence
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Ivan, was fantastic—attentive and friendly. From appetizers to desserts, everything exceeded our expectations. I can't recommend this place enough; it's a must-visit for great service and delicious food!
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Tracy
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We ate on Weekday after peak lunch time. Was a pretty quiet time and and a Monday. Enjoyed everything. Was greeted nicely when we arrived. A very nice addition to have at the mall.
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arnout
San Francisco
59 reviews
vip
3.0
59 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good restaurant with friendly, fast service. Tasteful, well-presented food.
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Tom and Vicki
Greater Boston
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We find their outside tables to be less noisy than inside and since we sat outside, that's why we give this a quiet rating. Some others have complained about the prices, but the six adobe cod tacos we shared were both delicious and fairly priced at $41. The waiter Braulio's service was flawless; both personable and professional.
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Dessire
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was really good. Some items like the flautas and ceviche were on the spicy side but kept their flavor. My mole was delicious and the drinks were amazing. Service was constant, always checking on you and your needs. The music was a bit noisy for my taste and it was hard to listen to everyone on my party ( 9 people). We had an amazing time and were able to make it work .
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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

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4 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403

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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

Website
http://www.floressf.com/
Phone number
(650) 418-9742

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