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Flores - San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Flores - San Mateo

4.4
4.4
118 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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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
    (650) 418-9742
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    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 118 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Good for groups

  • Peninsula

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Flores in San Mateo shines as a "Mexican restaurant that is a cut above" with "excellent food and service." Celebrated for its "delicious" dishes like Mole and Lobster Sopes, it's "perfect for date night or events." Enjoy the "amazing service" and vibrant ambiance, though noise levels can vary.

118 Reviews
  1. Marcy

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful find this restaurant was! Beautiful setting, warm, attentive service, and some of the freshest flavors ever. The salsas, the flavor of the food, the burst of lime in the margaritas —everything we sampled was bright, fresh and delicious. I can’t wait to go back.

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  2. Desma

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I found the cocktails weak or watered down. We ordered the mixed grilled meat plate and I wasn’t a fan of the chorizo but the steak was cooked to perfection.

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  3. Dawna

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Flores has added delicious new item to their already delicious menu. The Ceviche was so good. With crunchy cucumbers and yummy avocado. Our dinner was delicious. I had my usual fish taco. My husband had the new item of brisket quesadillas with a dipping sauce he said was slightly spicy and delicious.

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  4. Christine

    VIP

    San Francisco

    126 reviews

    4.0

    126 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wanted to bring my daughter here since it was her first time. Was happy to be seated at a booth. We enjoyed a nice, relaxing luncheon…guacamole and salsa trio with chips and we both ordered the 3 tacos. Tay had carnitas and chicken and I had the chicken, fish and veggie. All were yummy.

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  5. David

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Host, wait staff and food are always great. I just cant get over spending $13 dollars on spoonful of guacamole. Fill the bowl Flores.

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  6. Valerie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    the food quality was bad. the steak didn’t have flavor. the service was also horrible. both waiters that my party had were not helpful and seemed like they did not want to be working there. One of the waiters was sarcastic and rubbed my mothers breast and didn’t say sorry
    Flores - San MateoResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Valerie, I am so sorry to hear that your experience here at Flores was not to our standard. I would love to speak to you concerning your most recent visit Sunday. My name is Sean Parker and I am the GM here at Flores. It is our goal to go above and beyond for each and every guest and it we missed the the mark on your visit. Please feel free to contact me at the restaurant at your earliest convenience.

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  7. Koryna

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time going. Highly recommend the Mole, Enchiladas de Pollo and Lobster Sopes (small portion). Restaurant is really nice and great for date night or any type of event.

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  8. Karen

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great meal! Delicious food! Can be loud at times and hard to hear. But otherwise everything is wonderful!

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  9. Alice

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Very loud with voices then music added. Hard to talk with our friends Charging for chips and salsa is cheep on their part

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  10. Manny

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was easy to make a reservation through Open Table. Flores is a nice place. A bit noisy, but okay since it did not impact our conversation at our table. The food was okay. For the price you pay, I would have expected better. My meal was very fatty, so will not order that again. Rice as a bit mushy. Our waiter was great. Took our order and checked in often. Probably, will not go again in the foreseeable future.

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Flores - San Mateo is rated 4.4 stars by 118 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today

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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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
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