Flores - San Mateo

Name: Flores - San Mateo
Address: 4 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA, United States, 94403
Telephone: (650) 418-9742
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (154)

$30 and under

Mexican

4 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403

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2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Lively
Neighborhood gem

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

Guacamole$10.00
onion, tomatoes, cotija, tortilla chips
Totopos$3.00
tortilla chips & molcajete salsa
Flautas de chorizo con papas$10.00
house made chorizo, potatoes, lettuce, queso fresco, avocado tomatillo salsa
Tacos$5.00
Carnitas | Carne Asada | Pollo Tinga | Rajas con Crema | Pescado +2
Oysters$2.00
pacific oysters in the half shell, cocktail sauce, lemon

Employee Benefits

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

What 154 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Flores - San Mateo delights with "excellent" food and "wonderful service," making it a "go-to spot." The festive atmosphere is ideal for gatherings, with standout dishes like "grilled Adobo Cod tacos" and "yummy guacamole." While some note parking and seating challenges, the overall experience remains vibrant and welcoming.

154 Reviews

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Elizabeth
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came here to eat for a girls dinner. Our waiter was great and the food was very good. I love the ambience it was super cute and the decor was nice. I would definitely come again.
Flores - San MateoResponded 1 day ago
Hello Elizabeth, We are glad to hear that you enjoyed everything on your most recent visit. Next time join us for brunch on Saturday or Sunday from 11 am - 3 pm. We hope to see again soon. Thank you, Sean Parker/GM
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Dilip
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is my fourth time eating at Flores. Last 3 experiences were 4 1/2 stars compared to this time.
Flores - San MateoResponded 1 day ago
Hello Dilip, Thank you for the support. I would love to hear some feedback from your last visit on Saturday evening. We always want to improve on all guests experiences each time you dine with us. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you, Sean Parker/GM
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Dawna VIP
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our Wednesday evening Flores dinner was excellent. I had wild caught Mexican prawns!! Excellent. My husband had the trio of meat tacos. Wonderfully lightly spiced, crunchy with veggies. We always order the yummy guacamole with the trio of salsas. Flores is our new restaurant.
Flores - San MateoResponded 6 days ago
Hello Dawna, Thank you so much for the kind words. We are happy to be your go to restaurant , with so many options in the area this means a great deal to us. We hope to see you this weekend for brunch , our chilaquiles are the best. I also appreciate you letting me know how great Victor was, he is new to serving but a natural. Thank you, Sean Parker/GM
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Katherine
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hostess greeted us with an upbeat energy and accommodated our request for a change of table location. The server, Julian, was engaging, knowledgeable about our menu item questions and a genera pleasure. The restaurant gifted our table with a piece of Tres Leches cakes in celebration of the birthday girl! I recommend Flores San Mateo highly and would return again and again.
Flores - San MateoResponded on May 29, 2025
Hello Katherine, This review is amazing and I want to personally thank you for your support. The next time that you are visiting us please let me know so that I can stop by your table and say hello. Next time check out our Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11 - 3pm. We look forward to seeing you soon. Thank you, Sean Parker/GM
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Angela VIP
Greater Boston35 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
While the food arrived quickly, it was lukewarm. I ordered the carnitas which came with rice and beans and all were relatively muted in flavor. Thankfully, the sauces and salsa helped to kick it up a bit. Fair to middling food although the atmosphere was fun and festive. I was hoping for more authentic fare given the ratings but this meal was about as good as other quick Mexican food options.
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Jasmine
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
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 on May 19, 2025
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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Mirla
San Francisco Bay Area26 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Consistently flavorful, interesting, fresh and delicious food.
Flores - San MateoResponded on May 23, 2025
Hello Mirla, I am happy to hear that you enjoyed our food , thank you for the kind words. We also have serve brunch on the weekend from 11 - 3 pm. We have chilaquiles and huevos rancheros just to name a couple of items. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you, Sean Parker/GM
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KESNER
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
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 on May 16, 2025
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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omar VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 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 on May 14, 2025
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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Maria
San Francisco Bay Area1 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 on May 12, 2025
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
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Flores - San Mateo is rated 4.3 stars by 154 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

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
Order direct

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

Flores - San Mateo

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Drinks

Margarita Classica$10.00

Margarita Classica$36.00

Home-made Sangria$8.00

Tres Amigos$10.00

Michelada$6.00

Draft Beer$5.00

Botanas

Guacamole$10.00

Totopos$3.00

Flautas de chorizo con papas$10.00

Tacos$5.00

Oysters$2.00

Employee Benefits

What 154 people are saying

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