Why did they close!!!!!! They had an amazing baked alaska. Sad times! They also had really great food.
Amy I.
So sad that this beautiful restaurant closed. This was one of the best places in downtown San Mateo.
Krishna V.
Came here for a late weekday lunch, and the food was delicious! We got the Chile relleno, short rib tamal, chicken enchiladas, and corn dip. The tortillas seem to be made in house and are quality.
Carlos Medina
Great food and service. Happy hour cocktails were great taste for great price
VB L.
Oh my goodness!! Mom and I came here while she was visiting me and she said it was the best Mexican food she's ever had in her life. She called her friends and told them the same thing. It was deliciously fantastic! Mom loved her chicken mole enchiladas and could not say enough nice things about the sauce. She was also a huge fan of the beans and rice, but especially the beans. Normally, mom eats half her meal and takes the other half home to enjoy later. Not this time. Those beans didn't have a chance. My meal was exceptional as well. I ordered a burrito that came with a nice half and half sauce, but asked for a side of enchilada red sauce because I like my burrito to swim! If you like that too, then I highly recommend asking for a side sauce. It really highlighted the blend of flavors in the burrito. Now, anyone who knows me knows how I adore chili rellenos. To me, they are one of those treasure hunts that takes you through unknown territory before finding just the right jewel. Baby, this chili relleno is it!! Words cannot describe how truly delightful of an experience it was nibbling away at the finest chili relleno I've ever had the pleasure of eating. I could eat these for breakfast, lunch and dinner! So goooooooodddd!! I love that they still have outdoor seating at their intimate sidewalk tables with the cutest table cloths. Head over for some delicious food and don't forget about Happy Hour!!
dec66
Dinner was good - especially the corn dip. Only disappointment was the restaurant was quiet and closed early. We had a 7:15 reservation. We ordered a second glass of wine at 8:30 and were told the bar was closed.
Theresa B.
I ate here for the first time with my friend Service was great! Thank you Hector!! Food was very good service was on point too!! We'll definitely be back to try another dish!!
Eli P.
We LOVED our meal this evening. My 13 year old got the blackened salmon dish, my wife the chicken enchilada, and I got the short rib special. Prior to our meals we had their yummy chips (comes out hot and perfectly salted). Awesome salsa came with the chips. We ordered the tortilla soup and a ceviche for for apps and both were great. Our server, Pedro, was so kind and on top of our service we felt spoiled. Thanks Pedro!!!! And finally, after over stuffing our selves ... we ordered the churros and couldn't be happier. We will be back!!
We went there for my birthday & ate outside. It was a beautiful night. The waiter was very nice & welcoming. The food all came out together & it all tasted great! I especially liked the Baked Alaska for dessert!!!
Alexis G.
Amazing food and even better service!!! Ordered the chicken fajitas and the chicken was perfectly cooked and a huge portion! My husband the biria special tacos and those were devoured in 5 seconds! The baked Alaska was just beyond!!! Allan was our server and he was honestly so sweet and on it! Highly recommend this spot!
the server was not great when we asked for help on drinks, it was too dark to read the menu, the food was poor for my chicken fajitas, the chicken was very over cooked not my favorite restaurant. wouldn't go back
FridayNiteDinners
We enjoyed a fabulous dinner after a too long break due to the pandemic. This is now our favorite place to go for delicious, elevated Mexican food. We started with the calamari which had the added ingredients of zucchini and jalapeño and it not only made the dish more colorful but more tasty too. Our main dish orders were shrimp tacos and slow cooked short ribs. Absolutely delicious. We ate outside as it was a nice evening and service was superb. We will be back soon!
Analyst C.
Came here on a Sunday for lunch. Checked in at Yelp and we got a free appetizer! Here's what we ordered: -a glass of sangria - free appetizer- calamari - fajita shrimp wit rice, beans and guacamole with corn tortilla - chicken enchiladas with mole sauce. Everything was good and the staff are friendly and attentive.
grace m.
We came Sunday after church and craving for tacos. Love the ambience of the place. Service little slow. Kids foods choices are nice comes with drinks and delicious dessert. I had pork tacos it was good with spicy sauce. My husband enjoyed his nachos. Big servings. They have salmon and fries for kids menu and very affordable. My son enjoyed his kids meal tacos. Plus strawberry margarita was a hit. Definitely will come back.
PaulJoe
We went to Dahlia before going to the movies. We had a wonderful booth in a fairly quiet area of the restaurant. Service was beyond belief. The menu has more options than you can imagine. The food was delicious and the prices were very reasonable. We will be coming back!
Why did they close!!!!!! They had an amazing baked alaska. Sad times! They also had really great food.
So sad that this beautiful restaurant closed. This was one of the best places in downtown San Mateo.
Came here for a late weekday lunch, and the food was delicious! We got the Chile relleno, short rib tamal, chicken enchiladas, and corn dip. The tortillas seem to be made in house and are quality.
Great food and service. Happy hour cocktails were great taste for great price
Oh my goodness!! Mom and I came here while she was visiting me and she said it was the best Mexican food she's ever had in her life. She called her friends and told them the same thing. It was deliciously fantastic! Mom loved her chicken mole enchiladas and could not say enough nice things about the sauce. She was also a huge fan of the beans and rice, but especially the beans. Normally, mom eats half her meal and takes the other half home to enjoy later. Not this time. Those beans didn't have a chance. My meal was exceptional as well. I ordered a burrito that came with a nice half and half sauce, but asked for a side of enchilada red sauce because I like my burrito to swim! If you like that too, then I highly recommend asking for a side sauce. It really highlighted the blend of flavors in the burrito. Now, anyone who knows me knows how I adore chili rellenos. To me, they are one of those treasure hunts that takes you through unknown territory before finding just the right jewel. Baby, this chili relleno is it!! Words cannot describe how truly delightful of an experience it was nibbling away at the finest chili relleno I've ever had the pleasure of eating. I could eat these for breakfast, lunch and dinner! So goooooooodddd!! I love that they still have outdoor seating at their intimate sidewalk tables with the cutest table cloths. Head over for some delicious food and don't forget about Happy Hour!!
Dinner was good - especially the corn dip. Only disappointment was the restaurant was quiet and closed early. We had a 7:15 reservation. We ordered a second glass of wine at 8:30 and were told the bar was closed.
I ate here for the first time with my friend Service was great! Thank you Hector!! Food was very good service was on point too!! We'll definitely be back to try another dish!!
We LOVED our meal this evening. My 13 year old got the blackened salmon dish, my wife the chicken enchilada, and I got the short rib special. Prior to our meals we had their yummy chips (comes out hot and perfectly salted). Awesome salsa came with the chips. We ordered the tortilla soup and a ceviche for for apps and both were great. Our server, Pedro, was so kind and on top of our service we felt spoiled. Thanks Pedro!!!! And finally, after over stuffing our selves ... we ordered the churros and couldn't be happier. We will be back!!
We went there for my birthday & ate outside. It was a beautiful night. The waiter was very nice & welcoming. The food all came out together & it all tasted great! I especially liked the Baked Alaska for dessert!!!
Amazing food and even better service!!! Ordered the chicken fajitas and the chicken was perfectly cooked and a huge portion! My husband the biria special tacos and those were devoured in 5 seconds! The baked Alaska was just beyond!!! Allan was our server and he was honestly so sweet and on it! Highly recommend this spot!
Restaurantji Recommends
the server was not great when we asked for help on drinks, it was too dark to read the menu, the food was poor for my chicken fajitas, the chicken was very over cooked not my favorite restaurant. wouldn't go back
We enjoyed a fabulous dinner after a too long break due to the pandemic. This is now our favorite place to go for delicious, elevated Mexican food. We started with the calamari which had the added ingredients of zucchini and jalapeño and it not only made the dish more colorful but more tasty too. Our main dish orders were shrimp tacos and slow cooked short ribs. Absolutely delicious. We ate outside as it was a nice evening and service was superb. We will be back soon!
Came here on a Sunday for lunch. Checked in at Yelp and we got a free appetizer! Here's what we ordered: -a glass of sangria - free appetizer- calamari - fajita shrimp wit rice, beans and guacamole with corn tortilla - chicken enchiladas with mole sauce. Everything was good and the staff are friendly and attentive.
We came Sunday after church and craving for tacos. Love the ambience of the place. Service little slow. Kids foods choices are nice comes with drinks and delicious dessert. I had pork tacos it was good with spicy sauce. My husband enjoyed his nachos. Big servings. They have salmon and fries for kids menu and very affordable. My son enjoyed his kids meal tacos. Plus strawberry margarita was a hit. Definitely will come back.
We went to Dahlia before going to the movies. We had a wonderful booth in a fairly quiet area of the restaurant. Service was beyond belief. The menu has more options than you can imagine. The food was delicious and the prices were very reasonable. We will be coming back!