El Sinaloense Mexican Restaurant

Great food with tons of options om the menu.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Fantastic drinks and ceviche! Have gone many times and will go again in the future.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We came all the way from Australia and had an awesome meal. Kid friendly, great food, great service, and the margaritas were excellent! 100% recommend!

The food is awesome. Each time I go I see something new I want to try. My favorite is the molcajete. Portions are generous, and the menu is huge. Margaritas...well it's a good thing I can walk home from here. Outdoor seating is nice too. Well worth stopping by for happy hour or dinner. Our kids loved it, and they thoroughly enjoyed the disco ball birthday music.

Order the tuna special appetizer on a hot day. You'll love it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was delicious and the new tuna appetizer special is AMAZING! I'll definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent service and better food! Mario’s attention to detail is outstanding. We came with our small kids and they loved him!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love this restaurant. I have been going to El Sinaloense Mexican Restaurant for over a decade and have enjoyed the food and experience every time. The food and service are always superb! Today at lunch, I went traditional with chicken enchiladas, the meat was so tender, delicious! One of my favorite choices for dinner has been their Mazatlan plate, a seafood specialty with sautéed peppers and onions, along with the traditional sides. Fantastic! The staff are always friendly and helpful. It’s a great place to meet a friend for a meal or have a family or co-worker party, too. I’ve done both!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is phenomenal, bartender is hilarious to chat with and the Modelos just hit different here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great fish tacos, the margaritas are 👍

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's been some years since my last trip to tha Bay Area. But after discovering this place, I usually included a dinner here, even if it was a bit of a drive. I think I generally ordered enchiladas, but maybe a burrito. The service was very good. On-street parking was fairly close, too. Walkable from the Caltrain stop (Hayward Park) for most.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Me and family came all the way from Canada and was searching for Mexican food and we hit the jackpot the food was amazing as well as the ambience I would rate this place 10 stars if I could!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I went to El Sinaloense today for lunch with a party of three, and once again, it did not disappoint. We started with the Ostiones en su concha as an appetizer—fresh, flavorful, and the perfect way to kick off the meal. Each of us ordered a different main entrée, and everything was absolutely delicious. You can really taste the authenticity and care in every bite.

The customer service was excellent—friendly, attentive, and welcoming. This was my second time visiting, and I’m already looking forward to coming back again to explore more of their outstanding Sinaloense cuisine.

The location is great, with a nice atmosphere and easy parking, which makes the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this spot if you're craving high-quality Mexican seafood in the San Mateo area!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Guacamole!
I liked the food here.
The server was really great. An older man at the next table asked the server “Hey, where’s my food? I got places to go!” And the server was very calm and respectful.
Honestly it didn’t take long for our food to be prepared.
Kind of random, but I loved how flavorful the tomatoes were. Just fresh, diced tomatoes… they must seek out the best produce.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Owner, or someone who acts like the owner, is quite rude if you do not speak Spanish. He also often wears open toed shoes in his kitchen, which is a major food violation. Unfortunately will not be going back

Food was delicious. Very friendly and quick service.