Flores San Mateo

4 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo
(650) 418-9742

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Chips \u0026 Salsa for 10
Fingerling Potatoes
Grilled Cod Taco
Chips and Salsa
Sautéed Corn
Rice and Beans
Fish Ceviche
Grilled Fish
Tres Leches
Quesadilla

Menu

NON ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
COKE
mexican coca cola
DIET COKE
diet coke
SPRITE
mexican sprite
AGUA FRESCA
fresh juice, sugar, water
ICED TEA
black iced tea
PINA NO-JITO
pineapple, mint, lime, soda
JARRITOS TAMARIND
JARRITOS PINEAPPLE
TOPO CHICO
GUADALUPE
orange, grapefruit, lime, agave, salted rim
LEMONADE
fresh lemon juice, sugar, water
ARNOLD PALMER
fresh lemonade, black iced tea

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GUADALUPE
orange, grapefruit, lime, agave, salted rim
PINA NO-JITO
pineapple, mint, lime, soda

DESSERT
FLAN
caramel custard, cookie
CHURROS
house-made fritters, caramel dipping sauce

PEQUENOS/ENSALADAS
TOTOPOS
chips and trio of salsas
GUACAMOLE
tomato, red onion, cilantro, cotija, tortilla chips
SIKIL PAK
pumpkin seed salsa, jicama sticks, lettuce cups
PLATANO MACHO
fried ripe plantains, spicy crema, cotija
SOPES DE FRIJOL
masa dumplings, black bean, gem lettuce, red onion, jicama, queso fresco, avocado
FLAUTAS DE CHORIZO CON PAPAS
house made chorizo, potatoes, lettuce, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa
ENSALADA VERDE
gem lettuce, avocado, jicama, cucumber, radish, lime-jalapeno dressing
ENSALADA MIXTA
gem lettuce, black beans, quinoa, corn, bell pepper, avocado, lime-jalapeño dressing
ESQUITE
sautéed corn, crema, red onions, tomato, lime, and cotija

TRADICIONAL / PLATOS
QUESADILLA
corn tortilla, sautéed mushrooms, onions, kale, oaxaca cheese, avocado-tomatillo salsa
VEGGIE ENCHILADAS
poblano, mushrooms, oaxaca cheese, sour cream, spicy tomato sauce, lettuce, avocado, radish
CHILE RELLENO
poblano pepper stuffed with Oaxaca cheese, mushrooms, and spinach, spicy guajillo sauce
MOLE NEGRO POBLANO
braised organic leg of chicken, cacao-nut-chili sauce, citrus onion, rice, queso, tortilla
POZOLE
pork and hominy soup, guajillo paste, cabbage, radishes, oregano, lime
CARNE ASADA
8 oz skirt steak, rajas con crema, cripy potatoes, chimichurri, tortillas
SMALL CARNITAS
citrus-roasted and fried pork shoulder, chicharron, beans, salsa, escabeche, rice, tortillas
LARGE CARNITAS
citrus-roasted and fried pork shoulder, chicharron, beans, salsa, escabeche, rice, tortillas
SMALL COLORADO
chile-braised short rib, shaved gem lettuce, jalapeño dressing, pickled onions, rice, tortillas
LARGE COLORADO
chile-braised short rib, shaved gem lettuce, jalapeño dressing, pickled onions, rice, tortillas

TACOS
1 TACO
choose your taco
3 TACOS
choose your tacos
6 TACOS
choose your tacos

BOWLS
CARNITAS BOWL
serves 1-2 citrus-roasted and fried pork shoulder, beans, salsa, rice, tortillas
CARNE ASADA BOWL
grilled marinated steak, rice, beans, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco
VEGETARIANO BOWL
mushrooms, onions, kale, rice, beans, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco
POLLO BOWL
marinated grilled chicken, rice, beans, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco

KID'S MENU
KIDS QUESADILLA
corn tortillas, oaxaca cheese, rice, salsa
KIDS BURRITO
flour tortilla, oaxaca cheese, black beans, chips and salsa
KIDS BOWL
rice, black beans, avocado, queso fresco

PEQUENOS/ENSALADAS
TOTOPOS
chips and trio of salsas
GUACAMOLE
tomato, red onion, cilantro, cotija, tortilla chips
SIKIL PAK
pumpkin seed salsa, jicama sticks, lettuce cups
PLATANO MACHO
fried ripe plantains, spicy crema, cotija
FLAUTAS DE CHORIZO CON PAPAS
house made chorizo, potatoes, lettuce, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa
QUESADILLA
corn tortilla, sautéed mushrooms, onions, kale, oaxaca cheese, avocado-tomatillo salsa
VEGGIE ENCHILADAS
poblano, mushrooms, oaxaca cheese, sour cream, spicy tomato sauce, lettuce, avocado, radish
ENSALADA VERDE
gem lettuce, avocado, jicama, cucumber, radish, lime-jalapeno dressing
ENSALADA MIXTA
gem lettuce, black beans, quinoa, corn, bell pepper, avocado, lime-jalapeño dressing
POZOLE
pork and hominy soup, guajillo paste, cabbage, radishes, oregano, lime
ESQUITE
sautéed corn, crema, red onions, tomato, lime, and cotija
WHOLE BEANS
whole beans
REFRIED BEANS
refried beans
ARROZ
red rice
ENSALADA DE SANDIA
watermelon, arugula, mint, cilantro, jicama, radishes, pistachio, queso cotija, chamoy dressing

BOWLS
CARNITAS BOWL
serves 1-2 citrus-roasted and fried pork shoulder, beans, salsa, rice, tortillas
CARNE ASADA BOWL
grilled marinated steak, rice, beans, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco
VEGETARIANO BOWL
mushrooms, onions, kale, rice, beans, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco
POLLO BOWL
marinated grilled chicken, rice, beans, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco

TACOS
1 TACO
choose your taco
3 TACOS
choose your tacos
6 TACOS
choose your tacos

KID'S MENU
KIDS QUESADILLA
corn tortillas, oaxaca cheese, rice, salsa
KIDS BURRITO
flour tortilla, oaxaca cheese, black beans, chips and salsa
KIDS BOWL
rice, black beans, avocado, queso fresco

PEQUENOS/ENSALADAS
TOTOPOS
chips and trio of salsas
GUACAMOLE
tomato, red onion, cilantro, cotija, tortilla chips
PLATANO MACHO
fried ripe plantains, spicy crema, cotija
FLAUTAS DE CHORIZO CON PAPAS
house made chorizo, potatoes, lettuce, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa
QUESADILLA
corn tortilla, sautéed mushrooms, onions, kale, oaxaca cheese, avocado-tomatillo salsa
VEGGIE ENCHILADAS
poblano, mushrooms, oaxaca cheese, sour cream, spicy tomato sauce, lettuce, avocado, radish
ENSALADA VERDE
gem lettuce, avocado, jicama, cucumber, radish, lime-jalapeno dressing
ENSALADA MIXTA
gem lettuce, black beans, quinoa, corn, bell pepper, avocado, lime-jalapeño dressing
POZOLE
pork and hominy soup, guajillo paste, cabbage, radishes, oregano, lime
ESQUITE
sautéed corn, crema, red onions, tomato, lime, and cotija
WHOLE BEANS
whole beans
REFRIED BEANS
refried beans
ARROZ
red rice

BOWLS
CARNITAS BOWL
serves 1-2 citrus-roasted and fried pork shoulder, beans, salsa, rice, tortillas
CARNE ASADA BOWL
grilled marinated steak, rice, beans, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco
VEGETARIANO BOWL
mushrooms, onions, kale, rice, beans, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco
POLLO BOWL
marinated grilled chicken, rice, beans, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco

HUEVOS
SMALL PANCAKE
corn pancake, maple crema, berries, powdered sugar
LARGE PANCAKE
corn pancake, maple crema, berries, powdered sugar
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
two sunny side eggs, black bean stew, tortilla, avocado, queso fresco
VEGGIE SCRAMBLE
squash, onions, peppers, avocado, crispy potatoes
CHILAQUILES
crispy tortilla, salsa roja, sunny eggs, pickled onion, crema, pico de gallo, avocado, and beans
KIDS EGGS
KIDS PANCAKE
KIDS QUESADILLA
corn tortillas, oaxaca cheese, rice, salsa

TACOS
1 TACO
choose your taco
3 TACOS
choose your tacos
6 TACOS
choose your tacos

KID'S MENU
KIDS QUESADILLA
corn tortillas, oaxaca cheese, rice, salsa
KIDS BURRITO
flour tortilla, oaxaca cheese, black beans, chips and salsa
KIDS BOWL
rice, black beans, avocado, queso fresco

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Recent Reviews

Our first trip had some good things and not so good things. The Good: Food tasted good-appetizers-pumpkin hummus was very good. Tres leches was delicious too. Cocktail menu had some unique drinks with fun presentation. Server was knowledgeable and attentive. Prices were very reasonable. The Not So Good: Appearance indicate they run lean-took almost 5 minutes for a "host/hostess" to acknowledge we were waiting to check in for our reservation. There were empty tables with...
November 2025
Not sure how this place arrived at its current four stars, it's much better than its rating would have you think. Drinks are well made (more affordable than most in the area--mezcal margarita with premium ingredients is only $14), food is artisanal Mexican and high quality, service is great and always easy to get a table. I'm reluctant to even post this lest the secret get out, but it deserves steady business.
September 2025
Flores is a more upscale Latin restaurant located on the outer edge of the Hillsdale mall complex (not inside the mall). Parking is in the mall structure right across the street which makes it easy to access. The interior is modern and sexy with a good sized outdoor dining area as well. The service was good and attentive throughout the evening. Even the manager came around to check in with the outside tables which I like.
The menu has a good variety of Latin dishes that...
August 2025

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Flores San Mateo

4 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 418-9742