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San Mateo Local lists 279 restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and bars across San Mateo. Every business here is real, independent, and local. No chains, nothing scraped, and nobody pays to be listed. Browse below, or ask a local for a pick.
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Why it's a Local's pick: Where we go for a birthday or an anniversary. The tomahawk is a good deal if you split it between two people, and being downtown means you can walk somewhere for a drink after.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›All-you-can-eat rodizio with tableside skewered meats carved to order.
Why it's a Local's pick: Another birthday and special occasion place. You can stretch it out for an hour and a half working through the meats, and it is good value if you can actually eat.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A longtime downtown Irish pub since 1998, steps from the Caltrain station, with a full bar, sports on the screens, and live music, trivia, and karaoke through the week.
Why it's a Local's pick: This is where we end up after a big dinner downtown. Park by Espetus, eat too much, then walk the length of B Street to work it off and finish the night here. Half the people I went to high school with turn up eventually, and it pulls a younger crowd too. The bartenders and the door guys are good people.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Family-run coffee house with what regulars call the best espresso in the county, warm rotating local art, and sunny sidewalk seating.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Scratch-made Northern-Italian plates and house pastas with an all-Italian wine list. A 9-time Michelin Bib Gourmand honoree, most recently in 2026.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Modern Mexican restaurant on Hillsdale Mall.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Modern dim sum, Cantonese roast meats, and Peking duck from the Koi Palace team.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Family-run mezze and wood-fire Mediterranean plates paired with a focused wine list.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Sinaloa-style seafood, especially ceviche, tostadas, and shrimp dishes.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Edomae sushi carrying on the Sushi Sam's legacy, serving the area since 1988.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Generous rolls and traditional sushi in a casual room with a strong catering side.
Why it's a Local's pick: Been around for years. I have not been in a while, but I have never had a bad meal there.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Hunan and Mandarin home cooking; regulars cite the garlic eggplant, green onion pancake, and crispy noodles.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Modern-leaning Thai with curries, pad see ew, and customizable spice levels.
Why it's a Local's pick: Not the fanciest room downtown, and that is fine. It is the homiest, and the Thai is good and cheap.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Family-owned, home-style Italian plates and classic pastas in a neighborhood setting.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Family-run Lebanese kitchen known for lamb shanks and mixed grills.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Cantonese dim sum and seafood with a broad traditional menu.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Specialty coffee bar with Asian-inspired signature drinks like black sesame and miso caramel lattes.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Naturally leavened artisan breads and pastries baked fresh daily, visible through the open bakery windows.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Owner-run Italian-style cafe serving espresso plus homemade breakfast and brunch like Sicilian omelette, carbonara, and tiramisu.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›French-inspired bakery known for croissants, macarons, scones, and vegan/gluten-free pastries.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Friendly neighborhood coffee shop on South B Street with long daily hours and Turkish-coffee options.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Asian-American fusion brunch with creative plates like Thai tea French toast and Tom Yum scramble; weekends are walk-in only.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Casual all-American breakfast and lunch spot with hearty portions and its namesake apple fritters.
Why it's a Local's pick: Go early or you will stand in line. Worth it either way.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›High-energy all-day brunch with many Benedict varieties, a big American/Mexican menu, a patio, and brunch cocktails.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Sinaloa-style Mexican breakfast and brunch including chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, omelets, and mariscos.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Hong Kong-style bakery with artisan breads, Asian-inspired pastries, custom cakes, and specialty drinks.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Latin-American artisan bakery cafe known for alfajores and pastries, with coffee in a cozy setting.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Decades-old neighborhood diner-style coffee shop serving all-day breakfast to local regulars.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Locally owned shop for customizable coffee, matcha, and energy drinks plus breakfast burritos and pastries.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Small-batch custom cakes, cupcakes, scones, and sugar cookies, also seen at local farmers markets.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Craft cocktails and bar bites in a high-ceilinged room with an original brick wall and a nine-foot bar.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Reservation-only underground cocktail bar with an inventive, whimsical drink list.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›More than 20 rotating fresh taps and Detroit-style pizzas on an industrial-style patio near the Hillsdale Caltrain stop.
Why it's a Local's pick: My friends are there constantly. It is outdoors, so it is best when the weather is good, and it is one of the few spots where people bring the kids and nobody minds.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Hundreds of wines by the glass and bottle paired with cheese and charcuterie boards, seafood, and cocktails.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Family-run wine and bruschetta spot since 2006 with live jazz on weekends and a real happy hour.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A cozy wine bar and art gallery pouring a curated selection of wines from around the world, with charcuterie and small plates, plus regular comedy and events.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Comfortable downtown Irish-style pub and local hangout with a global beer and drink mix.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Long-running British pub open until 2am with karaoke four nights a week, trivia, live bands, and award-winning fish and chips.
Why it's a Local's pick: My friends swear by this place and have for years. The habanero burger is the famous one, it ended up on Heat Seekers, and people come in specifically to try it.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Family-run neighborhood dive open daily until 2am with pool tables, bumper pool, Pac-Man, and a jukebox.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›No-frills neighborhood bar with daily happy hour, a pool table, darts, and a back smoking area.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A renovated neighborhood lounge with dark oak counters, a deep beer-and-whiskey lineup, a back patio, and yard games like cornhole and darts.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A San Mateo watering hole for more than fifty years and a longtime old-timers' hangout. After sitting closed for over a year, the owners secured a long-term lease, gutted and remodeled the space, and reopened the doors in March 2008. It's a laid-back dive with a pool table, game-day TVs, a patio, midweek karaoke, and taco trucks parked outside.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›An old-school Shoreview deli known for classic build-your-own sandwiches, roast beef, pastrami, and turkey, piled with all the fixings.
Why it's a Local's pick: Everybody comes here for the sandwiches, and they are big and they are good. I come for the lamb curry with the yuca. One order feeds three or four people, so plan for that.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A family-owned frozen yogurt and ice cream shop serving San Mateo since 1985, open late every night with a wall of self-serve flavors and toppings.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Modern Filipino cooking in downtown San Mateo, with elevated takes on kare kare, sinigang, pancit, and lumpia.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Al pastor tacos carved off a vertical trompo, a family Mexican-food operation that started in LA and now parks on El Camino, open late.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A South El Camino stand serving breakfast burritos, tacos, tortas, and quesadillas, open early through mid-afternoon.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A small South El Camino taqueria doing tacos, burritos, sopes, and quesadillas on weekdays.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A neighborhood taqueria on South Norfolk, open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A quesabirria specialist near downtown known for birria tacos with consome for dipping. Closed Tuesdays.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A North Humboldt Mexican spot open weekdays for lunch and dinner, closed on weekends.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A taco truck near Fashion Island doing tacos and Mexican plates for lunch and early dinner.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A San Mateo classic since 1970, famous for dozens of house-made-from-scratch pies served alongside all-day American diner fare.
Why it's a Local's pick: I have been coming here since I was a kid. Baseball at Trinta Park, then my parents would bring me here after, and I would get a burger while they picked up dinner to take home. The pies are still the reason: banana cream, chocolate cream, and the sour cream and blueberry, which sounds wrong and is not. They almost closed in 2025 over the rent and got three more years, so go while you can.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A longtime family-run kitchen serving hearty American breakfast and lunch alongside Filipino classics, a Hayward Park favorite for decades.
Why it's a Local's pick: Portions are big and the teriyaki chicken is what I get. Last I looked they even had lumpia. It is a family place in the truest sense: my sister met her husband here in the early nineties, when the room was so full the staff asked the two of them to share a table. They are still married.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A classic diner-style coffee shop in the Crystal Springs plaza serving big American breakfasts and comfort food from morning to night.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A neighborhood coffee and tea spot near Hillsdale with espresso drinks, loose-leaf teas, and light bites.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A tiny downtown Japanese takeout counter, no seating, just fresh teriyaki with homemade sauces that locals have leaned on for years.
Why it's a Local's pick: I have been eating here since the nineties and I still go about four times a month. Chicken teriyaki bowl after the gym, or the bento if you are actually hungry. Take it to the benches on the corner, or walk it across to Central Park.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A neighborhood Mexican grill on Norfolk turning out big plates of American-Mexican classics from breakfast through dinner.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A downtown taqueria slinging tacos, burritos, and Mexican plates, a quick no-fuss local standby with a second spot on Ellsworth.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A downtown spot for Mexican and Salvadoran home cooking, from enchiladas salvadoreñas and carne guisada to super tacos and shrimp burritos.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A takeout-and-delivery counter for crispy quesabirria, birria ramen, and overstuffed burritos. No seating, just a cult-favorite walk-up window.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›San Mateo's oldest pizzeria, serving Shoreview since 1958, known for a thin, crispy pie and old-school specialties. Nearly closed this summer; the neighborhood is keeping it open, so go grab a pie while you still can.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Crystal Springs plaza institution since 1983, serving pizza and Greek favorites to generations of regulars.
Why it's a Local's pick: Top three pizza in town for me, and worth the drive up 92. The lamb and beef gyro is as good as the pizza, and the pastas hold up too.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A late-night outdoor taco stand near Bridgepointe, cutting al pastor fresh off the trompo for the after-hours crowd.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A roaming food truck slinging some of the best birria in San Mateo. Check their Instagram (@lilos_kitchen17) for where they're parked today.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›An industrial-chic downtown cocktail lounge with house-made syrups and Indian-inspired drinks like the Bangalore Old Fashioned, plus Curry Up Now street food alongside.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A downtown lounge and late-night spot with drinks, DJs, and events just off B Street.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A former Michelin-starred fine dining spot serving prix-fixe chef's menus of modern Californian cuisine with Indian influences inside a converted Victorian.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Mexican restaurant on South El Camino Real.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Vietnamese spot specializing in Northern-style pho served with wide rice noodles, plus vegetarian pho options.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A casual pizzeria open late with a two-slice-and-soda deal available all day and night.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A build-your-own poke shop with a truffle-fusion angle, chef's-pick bowls, and gluten-free options.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Family-run, old-school Italian on 25th with a lively bar and live jazz. Serves pizza, veal parmesan, gnocchi, and tiramisu.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A family-owned traditional Italian restaurant open since 2001, serving dishes like cannelloni and gnocchi alongside cocktails and wine.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A halal Mediterranean spot known for lamb gyros, kabob plates, hummus, and garlic fries at reasonable prices.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›East Coast-style pizzeria (Bay Area regional independent)
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Local bakery and café
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Mission-driven boba tea shop
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Family-run authentic Cuban restaurant
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Local café / hangout spot
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Korean BBQ and seafood restaurant
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Mediterranean restaurant
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Nut-free bakery specializing in classic and custom cupcakes made from scratch
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Woodfired pizza and rotisserie restaurant
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Breakfast and lunch diner open 7 days a week
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Old-school Italian takeout known for fresh ravioli and pasta
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Cookie and dessert shop
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Longtime local burger and sandwich spot
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Latin American / Honduran restaurant
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Latin American bakery (panaderia)
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Popular independent Indian spot on the Shoreview strip, known for North Indian curries and a steady takeout crowd.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Neighborhood taqueria serving burritos, tacos, tortas (Mexican sandwiches), and Mexican plates on South Norfolk.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Independent Hong Kong-style cafe and Chinese kitchen for dine-in and takeout.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Longtime Vietnamese pho house in the Marina Plaza center, a neighborhood go-to for big steaming bowls.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Taiwanese bubble tea and smoothie shop in the Los Prados center.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Independent Chinese takeout and dine-in spot for classic wok plates.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Hong Kong-style cafe on the Los Prados corner serving milk tea, rice plates, and comfort classics.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Family Peruvian kitchen known for ceviche, seafood, and fried calamari, plus hearty beef and chicken plates.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›One-Michelin-star kaiseki counter where chef Katsuhiro Yamasaki serves a seasonal Japanese tasting menu. Tiny room, books out weeks ahead.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Old-school Italian American bakery for cannoli, rum cakes, and cookies. A Peninsula sweet-tooth institution.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Neighborhood gastropub with a dry-aged tavern burger and house-made pastas, tucked on Polhemus.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Sandwiches, soups, and clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. Quick, hearty lunch.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Laurelwood sushi bar and Japanese kitchen, a steady neighborhood favorite.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Independent Mexican spot on Laurie Meadows since 1993, with free chips and an open kitchen.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Laurie Meadows Chinese favorite known, as the name promises, for its dumplings.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Family-run corner deli and market since 1991, beloved for its sandwiches.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Longtime Sunnybrae taqueria for burritos and Mexican plates.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Family-owned Sinaloa-style Mexican seafood, big on ceviche and aguachiles.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Custom cakes and cupcakes on the 25th Avenue strip.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›European-style bakery for fresh pastries, breads, and sandwiches near Hillsdale.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Boba, coffee, and all-day brunch with sandwiches and Korean rice bowls, over by Bridgepointe.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Mexican restaurant on Peninsula Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Mexican restaurant on Campus Drive.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Lively downtown sports bar with karaoke on Wednesday and Friday nights plus trivia, in the old Moon's Family Sports Pub space on B Street.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Small-batch, Asian-inspired donuts in flavors like guava, ube mochi, and strawberry shortcake.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›The 25th Avenue outpost of Cruel Donuts, with donuts plus house-made Asian ice cream like taro.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›The classic early-morning neighborhood donut counter on the east side.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Downtown donut counter beloved for its apple fritters, plus coffee and bagels.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Rich tonkotsu and spicy garlic ramen, a longtime downtown favorite.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Nagoya-style brothless abura soba (oil noodles), listed in the Michelin Guide.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Milk teas and fruit teas, a downtown boba go-to.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Hong Kong-style desserts and late-night snacks with a 1960s-nostalgia feel, reopened under new owners in 2026.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Classic delivery pizza and wings, a longtime San Mateo shop.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Build-your-own spicy malatang hot-pot soup, priced by the weight of what you pick.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Neighborhood sushi spot on the 25th Avenue strip for nigiri, rolls, and Japanese plates. A local favorite.
Why it's a Local's pick: There is no shortage of sushi on 25th Avenue, but this is the one I keep coming back to. The dragon roll, the Lion King, or the dynamite.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›From-scratch Japanese comfort food on 25th Avenue, known for chicken katsu curry and chicken nanban.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Yakitori and skewer izakaya with QR ordering, wagyu, gyutan, and Japanese small plates.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Yunnan-style Chinese in the former Hunan Mifen space, known for its viral chicken-and-rice dish.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Mandarin-style Chinese known for big portions and value, orange chicken and chow mein.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Shanghainese kitchen known for xiao long bao soup dumplings and classic Shanghai dishes.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A modern, dinner-focused Thai restaurant downtown on E 3rd Ave.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›The Half Moon Bay brunch favorite brought its American diner classics to the Brickline building on B Street downtown.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A downtown Guatemalan and Latin American restaurant on E 3rd Ave.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Cantonese bao, dim sum, and dumplings on Park Place.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Taiwanese bento and fusion plates downtown on E 4th Ave.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Korean and Asian fusion brunch from chef Nick Yoon, opened in early 2026 in the former Wursthall space above Wunderbar.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Upscale Mexican dining and cocktails, the second location of the Palo Alto favorite, opened in spring 2026.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Bright California-Mexican kitchen focused on clean eating, with gluten-free and dairy-free options.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›French patisserie known for delicate crepe layer cakes and pastries, open since late 2024.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A San Mateo ramen institution with a devoted following and famously long lines for its rich, spicy bowls.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Michelin-starred omakase counter serving a refined, traditional Edomae sushi experience.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Charcoal-grilled yakitori skewers in a lively izakaya setting, a longtime local favorite.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Traditional sukiyaki and shabu-shabu, a cozy spot for hot pot done the old-fashioned way.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Downtown sushi restaurant serving fresh nigiri and rolls.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Japanese izakaya with small plates and drinks for a casual night out.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Neighborhood izakaya serving Japanese small plates and sake.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Ramen shop serving hearty, classic bowls downtown.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Downtown sushi spot for nigiri, sashimi, and rolls.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Japanese udon house serving handmade noodles in warm broth.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Longtime downtown Japanese restaurant serving sushi and cooked classics.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Japanese tapas and sushi for sharing plates and drinks.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Downtown Japanese restaurant with a neighborhood following.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Japanese restaurant known for ramen and homestyle dishes.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Wine bar pouring by the glass alongside Mediterranean tapas in an intimate setting.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Asian fusion small plates and cocktails for a downtown night out.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Popular breakfast and brunch cafe with a loyal downtown crowd.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Juice bar and healthy breakfast cafe serving toasts, bowls, and cold-pressed juices.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Well-loved Thai kitchen serving curries, noodles, and classics downtown.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Lanzhou-style hand-pulled noodles in savory beef broth, pulled fresh to order.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Longtime neighborhood Chinese restaurant for classic dishes and takeout.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Casual noodle bar serving Chinese noodle soups and stir-fries.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Sichuan-style boiled fish and bold, spicy flavors.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Handmade dumplings and Chinese comfort dishes.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Soup dumplings and handmade dim sum made in-house.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Dim sum and Cantonese seafood, a downtown spot for carts and classics.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Local taqueria for tacos, burritos, and Mexican plates.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Neighborhood taqueria serving tacos and burritos downtown.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Local taqueria for quick, satisfying tacos and burritos.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Specialists in tacos al vapor, steamed soft tacos with classic fillings.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Family taqueria serving tacos, burritos, and Mexican plates.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Mexican street snacks and antojitos, from elotes to tostadas.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Salvadoran pupusas made to order, with curtido and homemade salsas.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Mediterranean kitchen serving hummus, shawarma, and fresh pita plates.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Taiwanese bentos and comfort dishes for dine-in or takeout.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Himalayan momos and Nepali dishes, dumplings with bold fillings.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Nepali and Himalayan momos and curries in a casual setting.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Korean spot for comfort classics and shareable plates.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Vietnamese kitchen serving pho, rice plates, and vermicelli bowls.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Vietnamese banh mi and cafe drinks, quick and fresh.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Vietnamese restaurant serving pho and homestyle favorites.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Casual Italian for pasta, paninis, and quick lunches.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Contemporary American bistro with seasonal plates and a lively bar, across from Central Park.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Steakhouse restaurant on East 3rd Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Guatemalan bakery with fresh pan dulce and traditional breads, next door to Al Carbon.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Rolled ice cream and sweet treats made to order.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Dessert shop for sweet cravings downtown.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Chinese sweet dessert soups and drinks, served warm or cold.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Asian desserts and boba, from taiyaki to milk tea.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Fresh tea and juice, from fruit teas to boba.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Boba tea shop serving milk teas and fruit teas.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A neighborhood taco truck near downtown serving tacos and Mexican plates.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A taco truck by Martin Luther King Jr. Park serving tacos and Mexican plates.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A neighborhood taco truck in the Los Prados area serving tacos and Mexican plates.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A taco truck serving Jalisco-style tacos, weekdays and Saturday afternoons.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A roaming late-night taco truck around San Mateo, Friday through Sunday evenings. Call ahead for tonight’s location.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Guatemalan food truck near South Norfolk and East Hillsdale, the only Guatemalan spot in the guide.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Brazilian burger truck, open evenings Tuesday through Saturday.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Latin-fusion sushi and seafood truck, unlike anything else in the guide.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A neighborhood food truck parked on East Hillsdale Blvd.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A pizza spot on the 25th Avenue strip, open for lunch and dinner.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A pizza restaurant on 25th Avenue, open for lunch and dinner.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A neighborhood pizza spot on North San Mateo Drive.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A downtown pizza spot on South B Street.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A neighborhood pizza spot with popcorn on South Boulevard.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Bay Area pizza spot downtown, known for slices.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A San Francisco-style pizzeria downtown.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A pizza spot from the San Francisco original, known for square Sicilian slices.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Chinese restaurant on South El Camino Real.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Chinese restaurant on 42nd Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Hot Pot restaurant on South Ellsworth Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Chinese restaurant on East 4th Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Chinese restaurant on De Anza Boulevard.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Hot Pot restaurant on East 3rd Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Chinese restaurant on East 3rd Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Taiwanese restaurant on South Ellsworth Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Chinese restaurant on South El Camino Real.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Chinese restaurant on South Norfolk Street.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Asian Fusion restaurant on South El Camino Real.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Hot Pot restaurant on South El Camino Real.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Chinese restaurant on South El Camino Real.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Chinese restaurant on South El Camino Real.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Sichuan restaurant on East 4th Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Chinese restaurant on East 4th Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Chinese restaurant on East 3rd Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Chinese restaurant on West 25th Avenue.
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Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Sushi restaurant on South El Camino Real.
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Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Japanese restaurant on Peninsula Avenue.
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Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Ramen restaurant on South El Camino Real.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Sushi restaurant on South El Camino Real.
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Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Ramen restaurant on North Delaware Street.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Sushi restaurant on 37th Avenue.
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Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Korean restaurant on 2nd Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Korean BBQ restaurant on South B Street.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Korean restaurant on South Norfolk Street.
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Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Indian restaurant on Peninsula Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Indian restaurant on South El Camino Real.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Italian restaurant on North B Street.
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Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Italian restaurant on East 4th Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Thai restaurant on South El Camino Real.
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Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Mexican restaurant on 28th Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Guatemalan restaurant on South Delaware Street.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Mexican restaurant on North B Street.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Mexican restaurant on Cary Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Mexican restaurant on South El Camino Real.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Mexican restaurant on East 4th Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Mexican restaurant on South El Camino Real.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Mexican restaurant on 31st Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Mexican restaurant on 43rd Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Mexican restaurant on South B Street.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›A Mexican restaurant on South El Camino Real.
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