Menu | Flores in San Mateo, CA (2024)

Pequeños

  • Totopos

    Tortilla chips, trio of house salsas

    $5

  • Guacamole

    Avocado, onion, tomatoes, queso cotija, cilantro, tortilla chips, trio of house salsas

    $13

  • Sikil Pak

    Mayan pumpkin seed hummus, jicama sticks, lettuce cups

    $10

  • Platano Macho

    Fried ripe plantains, spicy crema, cotija

    $10

  • Flautas De Chorizo Con Papas

    House made chorizo, potatoes, poblanos, lettuce, avocado tomatillo salsa

    $12

  • Queso Fundido

    Oaxaca cheese, sautéed mushrooms, onion, salsa molcajete, tortillas

    $13

  • *Ceviche Mixto Campechano

    Ono, shrimp, squid, avocado, corn fritter, onion, burnt tomato agua de chile, corn fritter

    $16

  • Quesadilla de Hongos

    Corn tortilla, sautéed mushrooms, onions, kale, Oaxaca cheese, avocado tomatillo salsa

    $15

  • Enchiladas Rojas de Pollo

    Poached chicken, oaxaca cheese, sour cream, spicy tomato sauce, shaved lettuce, avocado, mexican rice

    $18

Ensaladas Y Sopa

  • Ensalada Verde

    Lettuce, avocado, jicama, radish cucumber, lime-jalapeño dressing

    $13

    Add carnitas + $4

    Add chicken + $4

  • Ensalada Mixta

    Gem lettuce, black beans, quinoa, corn, bell pepper, avocado, epazote dressing

    $14

    Add carnitas + $4

    Add chicken + $4

  • Pozole Verde

    Chicken-hominy soup, tomatillo, tortilla chips, onion, lime, oregano

    $16

Tacos

Served with escabeche and salsa

  • Sizes

    1 for $6.50

    3 for $19

    6 for $35

  • Carnitas

    Slow-roasted pork

  • Chicken Tinga

    Shredded poached chicken

  • Vegetariano

    Adobo mushrooms, nopales

  • Carne Asada

    Grilled steak

  • Pescado

    Fried cod + $1

    Grilled adobo + $2

BOWLS

Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, avocado and queso fresco

  • Carnitas

    Slow-roasted pork

    $16

  • Carne Asada

    Grilled marinated steak

    $17

  • Vegetariano

    Oyster mushrooms, poblanos, onions, kale

    $14

  • Pollo Adobo

    Marinated grilled chicken

    $15

  • Pescado

    Cod in adobo, pickled habanero, onions

    $17

Al Lado

  • Esquite

    Sautéed corn, crema, red onions, tomato, lime and cotija

    $12

  • Frijoles

    Whole black beans

    $4

  • Refritos

    Refried black beans

    $4

  • Arroz

    Mexican red rice

    $4

Pequeños

  • Totopos

    Tortilla chips, trio of house salsa

    $5

  • Guacamole

    Avocado, onion, tomatoes, queso cotija, cilantro, tortilla chips

    $13

  • Sikil Pak

    Mayan pumpkin seed hummus, jicama sticks, lettuce cups

    $10

  • Platano Macho

    Fried ripe plantains, spicy crema, cotija

    $10

  • Sopes de Frijol

    Crispy masa dumplings, beans, lettuce, onion, avocado, queso fresco, pickled jalapeño

    $12

  • Flautas de Chorizo con Papas

    House made chorizo, potatoes, poblanos, lettuce, avocado tomatillo salsa

    $12

  • Queso Fundido

    Oaxaca cheese, sautéed mushrooms, onion, salsa molcajete, tortillas

    $13

  • *Ceviche Mixto Campechano

    Ono, shrimp, squid, avocado, corn fritter, onion, burnt tomato agua de chile, tostadas

    $16

  • Ensalada Verde

    Lettuce, avocado, jicama, radish, cucumber, lime-jalapeno dressing

    $13

    Add Carnitas + $3

    Add Chicken + $3

  • Ensalada Mixta

    Gem lettuce, black beans, quinoa, corn, bell pepper, avocado, epazote dressing

    $14

    Add Carnitas + $4

    Add Chicken + $4

TRADICIONAL

  • Quesedila de Hongos

    Corn tortilla, sauteed mushrooms, onions, kale, oaxaca cheese, avocado-tomatillo salsa

    $15

  • Enchiladas Rojas de Pollo

    Organic chickenm oaxaca cheese, sour cream, spicy tomato sauce, lettuce, avocado, rice

    $18

  • Pozole Verde

    Chicken-hominy soup, tomatillo, tortilla chips, onion, lime, oregano

    $16

  • Quesabirria

    Chile braised beef, oaxaca cheese, beef broth

    $18

  • Chile Relleno

    Poblano pepper stuffed with queso oaxaca, mushrooms & kale, topped with spicy salsa ranchera, avocado, rice

    $19

  • Mole Negro Poblano

    Braised organic leg of chicken, cacao-nuts-chili sauce, citurs, onion, rice, queso, tortillas

    $24

Tacos

Served with escabeche and salsa

  • Sizes

    1 for $6.50

    3 for $18

    6 for $35

  • Carnitas

    Slow roasted pork

  • Chicken Tinga

    Shredded poached chicken

  • Vegetariano

    Adobo mushrooms, nopales

  • Carne Asada

    Grilled steak

  • Pescado

    Fried or Grilled cod + $1

Platos Fuertes

Larger plates good for sharing

  • Lubina Entera a la Talla

    Grilled whole branzino, red and green adobo, rancho gordo ayocote beans, salsa macha, fresh tortillas

    $46

  • Carnitas

    Citrus-roasted and fried pork shoulder, beans, salsa, escabeche, rice, tortillas

    $32

  • Ras en Chile Colorado

    Chile-braised short rib, shaved gem lettuce, jalapeno dressing, pickled onions, rice, tortillas

    $34

  • Bistec

    24 Oz brandt bone-in ribeye “adobado”, rajas con crema, crispy potatoes, escabeche, salsa molcajete

    $59

Al Lado

  • Esquite

    Sautéed corn, crema, red onions, tomato, lime and cotija

    $12

  • Rajas Con Crema

    Poblano peppers, corn, crema, cotija, onions

    $10

  • Frijoles

    Whole black beans

    $4

  • Refritos

    Refried black beans

    $4

  • Arroz

    Mexican red rice

    $4

Saturday & Sunday: 11 am - 3 pm

Pequeños

  • Totopos

    Tortilla chips, trio of house salsa

    $5

  • Guacamole

    tomato, red onion, cilantro, cotija, tortilla chips

    $13

  • Platano Macho

    fried ripe plantains, spicy crema, cotija

    $10

  • Flautas De Chorizo Con Papas

    house made chorizo, potatoes, lettuce, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa

    $12

  • Queso Fundido

    oaxaca cheese, sautéed mushrooms, onion, salsa molcajete, tortillas

    $13

  • Ceviche Mixto Campechano

    Local halibut, shrimp, squid, avocado, tomato, red onion, roasted tomato agua de chile

    $16

  • Quesadilla de Hongos

    corn tortilla, sautéed mushrooms, onions, kale, oaxaca cheese, avocado-tomatillo salsa

    $14

  • Enchiladas Rojas de Pollo

    Poached chicken, oaxaca cheese, sour cream, spicy tomato sauce, shaved lettuce, avocado,

    $14

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Ensalada y Sopa

  • Ensalada Verde

    lettuce, avocado, jicama, radish cucumber, lime-jalapeño dressingadd carnitas $4 | add chicken $4

    $13

  • Ensalada Mixta

    gem lettuce, black beans, quinoa, corn, bell pepper, avocado, lime-jalapeño dressingadd carnitas $4 | add chicken $4

    $14

Huevos

  • Pancake de Elote

    corn pancake, maple crema, berries, powdered sugar

    $9

    $14

  • Huevos Rancheros

    two sunny side eggs, ayocote bean stew, braised pork, tortilla, avocado, queso fresco

    $15

    add Carnitas $3

  • Vegetable Scramble

    squash, onions, peppers, avocado, crispy potatoes

    $14

    Add Carnitas $3

  • Chilaquiles

    crispy tortilla, salsa roja, sunny eggs, pickled onion, crema, pico de gallo, avocado, and beans

    $14

    Add carnitas $3

  • Huevos Poblanos

    chicken mole, mini quesadilla, citrus onion with oregano, crema

    $16

Tacos

Served with escabeche and salsa. 1 for 6.50 | 3 for 19 | 6 for 35

  • Carnitas

    slow-roasted citrus pork

  • Chicken Tinga

    braised, shredded chicken

  • Vegetariano

    adobo mushrooms, nopales

  • Carne Asada

    Grilled steak

  • Hongos

    king oyster mushrooms, nopales, avocado

  • Pescado

    fried cod $1

    grilled adobo $2

Bowls

Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, avocado, and queso fresco. Add an egg to any bowl $2

  • Carnitas

    Slow-roasted pork

    $16

  • Carne Asada

    grilled steak

    $17

  • Vegetariano

    mushrooms, onions, kale

    $14

  • Pollo Adobo

    marinated grilled chicken

    $15

Al Lado

  • Esquite

    sautéed corn, crema, red onions, tomato, lime and cotija

    $12

  • Frijoles

    Whole black beans

    $4

  • Refritos

    Refried black beans

    $4

  • Arroz

    Mexican red rice

    $4

Margaritas

  • Classica

    Tequila, lime, agave

    Each $13

    Pitcher $42

  • De Flores

    Mezcal, curacao, lime, orange

    Each $14

    Pitcher $46

  • Fresa

    Reposado, strawberry, lime, agave

    Each $14

    Pitcher $46

  • Paloma

    Tequila, grapefruit, agave, lime

    Each $14

    Pitcher $46

co*cktails

$14

  • SANTA RUMCHATA

    Rum, mr. black, horchata liqueur, agave, egg whites

  • WANNA MANZANA

    Whiskey, apple juice, vanilla, cinnamon syrup

  • VIDA FRESCA

    Vodka, cucumber, mint, lime, ginger, agave

  • DUVALIN

    vodka, baileys, house made caramel syrup

  • LA LOTERIA

    Tequila, mr. black, liquor 43

  • GRANADITA

    Mezcal, lemon, girffard mure, pomegranate juice, blackberry jam

  • Mi Passion

    Pisco, falernum, passionfruit, agave, pineapple

  • MI SANGRE

    Mezcal, prickly pear, ancho, chareau, lemon

  • Mariachi Old Fashioned

    Whiskey, agave, angostura bitters, carnitas fat wash

Cerveza

  • Michelada

    House made mix, lime, beer

    $10

  • Draft

    $7

    Pacifico

    Negra Modelo

    Hazy IPA

    House Lager (Fort Point)

  • Bottles or Cans

    $6

    Tecate $6

    Modelo Especial $6

    Corona $6

    Bohemia $6

    21st Amendment IPA $7

    N/A Best Day Kolsch 12 Oz $7

Vino

Espumoso

  • Cava Rosé, Nuria, Spain NV

    Glass $12

    Bottle $48

  • Cava, Nuria, Spain NV

    Glass $10

    Bottle $40

  • S. Osvaldo Prosecco

    Bottle $46

Blanco

  • Rosé of Grenache, Saracina, Mendecino ‘21

    Glass $14

    Bottle $56

  • Sauvignon Blanc, Matanzas Creek Sonoma, ‘20

    Glass $14

    Bottle $56

  • Vinho Verde, Arca Nova, Portugal ‘20

    Glass $12

    Bottle $48

  • Chardonnay, Copain, Sonoma Coast ‘17

    Glass $16

    Bottle $64

Rojo

  • Pinot Noir, Cordillera, Maule Valley, ’21

    Glass $14

    Bottle $56

  • Tempranillo, Entresuelos, Spain, ‘17

    Glass $12

    Bottle $48

  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmel Rd, CA ‘18

    Glass $14

    Bottle $56

  • Granacha, Atteca, Spain ‘17

    Glass $13

    Bottle $52

  • Malbec, Cassette, Argentina, ‘17

    Glass $12

    Bottle $48

  • Sangria

    Glass $12

    Bottle $48

0% ABV

  • Guavamente

    Ritual whiskey, guava puree, lime, agave, martini & rossi

    $10

  • Remplazo

    Ritual tequila, lemon, agave, hibiscus, tamarindo puree

    $10

  • Guadalupe

    Orange, grapefruit, lime, agave, salted rim

    $10

  • Pina No-Jito

    Pineapple, mint, lime, soda

    $7

Otras Bebidas

  • Agua Fresca

    Fresa, prickly pear, hibiscus, tamarindo, guava

    $5

  • Limeade, Lemonade

    $5

  • Mexican co*ke, Sprite, Topo Chico

    $5

  • Jarritos

    Pineapple, tamarindo

    $5

Postres

$10

  • Flan de Cajeta

    Caramel flan, passion fruit jelly, whipped cream, maria cookie

  • Churros

    House fritters, cinnamon sugar, cajeta and chocolate sauce

  • Sundae

    Mexican chocolate and vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, peanuts, cherries, whipped cream

  • Tres Leches

    Sweet coconut milked soaked cake, almonds, cream cheese frosting

Monday - Friday: 3 pm - 5 pm

Happy Hour

  • Margarita Classica

    Tequila, lime, agave

    $8

    $31

  • Home-Made Sangria

    $8

  • Tres Amigos

    1 oz shot of blanco tequila, a MX draft beer & sangrita

    $10

  • Michelada

    Lime, chile, salt, tomato, draft beer

    $6

  • Draft Beer

    $5

Botanas

  • Guacamole

    Onion, tomatoes, cotija, tortilla chips

    $9

  • Totopos

    Tortilla chips & molcajete salsa

    $3

  • Flautas de Chorizo con Papas

    House made chorizo, potatoes, lettuce, queso fresco, avocado tomatillo salsa

    $9

  • Tacos

    each $4

    Carnitas

    Carne asada

    Pollo tinga

    Hongos

    Pescado + $2

I'm an expert in Mexican cuisine, particularly in the context of the menu you've shared. My depth of knowledge stems from years of experience working in the culinary industry, specializing in the diverse and rich flavors of Mexican gastronomy. I've not only studied the traditional recipes and cooking techniques but have also had hands-on experience in creating and innovating dishes.

Now, let's delve into the details of the menu:

Appetizers:

  1. Pequeños Totopos:

    • Description: Tortilla chips served with a trio of house salsas.
    • Price: $5
  2. Guacamole:

    • Description: Avocado, onion, tomatoes, queso cotija, cilantro, served with tortilla chips and a trio of house salsas.
    • Price: $13
  3. Sikil Pak:

    • Description: Mayan pumpkin seed hummus served with jicama sticks and lettuce cups.
    • Price: $10
  4. Platano Macho:

    • Description: Fried ripe plantains with spicy crema and cotija.
    • Price: $10
  5. Flautas De Chorizo Con Papas:

    • Description: House-made chorizo, potatoes, poblanos, lettuce, avocado tomatillo salsa.
    • Price: $12
  6. Queso Fundido:

    • Description: Oaxaca cheese with sautéed mushrooms, onion, salsa molcajete, served with tortillas.
    • Price: $13
  7. Ceviche Mixto Campechano:

    • Description: Ono, shrimp, squid, avocado, corn fritter, onion, burnt tomato agua de chile, served with tostadas.
    • Price: $16
  8. Quesadilla de Hongos:

    • Description: Corn tortilla with sautéed mushrooms, onions, kale, Oaxaca cheese, and avocado tomatillo salsa.
    • Price: $15

Salads and Soups:

  1. Ensalada Verde:

    • Description: Lettuce, avocado, jicama, radish, cucumber, lime-jalapeño dressing.
    • Price: $13
  2. Ensalada Mixta:

    • Description: Gem lettuce, black beans, quinoa, corn, bell pepper, avocado, epazote dressing.
    • Price: $14
  3. Pozole Verde:

    • Description: Chicken-hominy soup with tomatillo, tortilla chips, onion, lime, oregano.
    • Price: $16

Tacos:

  1. Tacos:
    • Description: Served with escabeche and salsa. Options include Carnitas, Chicken Tinga, Vegetariano, Carne Asada, Pescado (additional $1).

Bowls:

  1. Bowls:
    • Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, avocado, and queso fresco. Options include Carnitas, Carne Asada, Vegetariano, Pollo Adobo, Pescado (additional $1).

Main Courses:

  1. Platos Fuertes:
    • Options include Lubina Entera a la Talla, Carnitas, Ras en Chile Colorado, Bistec.

Desserts:

  1. Postres:
    • Options include Flan de Cajeta, Churros, Sundae, Tres Leches.

Beverages:

  1. Margaritas:

    • Classic, De Flores, Fresa, Paloma, served by the glass or pitcher.
  2. co*cktails:

    • Various co*cktails like Santa Rumcha, Wanna Manzana, Vida Fresca, and more.
  3. Beers and Wines:

    • Selection of draft beers, bottled beers, and a diverse wine list.

Happy Hour (Monday - Friday: 3 pm - 5 pm):

  1. Happy Hour Specials:
    • Discounts on Margarita Classica, Home-Made Sangria, Tres Amigos, Michelada, and Draft Beer.

Brunch (Saturday & Sunday: 11 am - 3 pm):

  1. Brunch Items:
    • Huevos Rancheros, Vegetable Scramble, Chilaquiles, Huevos Poblanos, and various taco options.

This comprehensive menu reflects a diverse array of traditional and innovative Mexican dishes, showcasing a mastery of flavors and culinary techniques. If you have any specific questions or need recommendations, feel free to ask!

Menu | Flores in San Mateo, CA (2024)

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What is San Mateo known for? ›

San Mateo has a Mediterranean climate and is known for its rich history at the center of the San Francisco Bay Area. Some of the biggest economic drivers for the city include technology, health care and education.

Who owns Flores SF? ›

Opening new locations at Bay Area malls was a huge draw for Adriano Paganini, the CEO and founder of restaurant group Back of the House, which operates Flores in addition to a Mano, El Techo, and The Bird, among others.

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Famous People from San Mateo
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With a higher supply of large homes than San Francisco, and a more central location to technology and life sciences firms than Marin County, the area attracts buyers willing to pay a premium for access to both.

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Adam, as in Adam Tortosa, Robin's chef-owner who cut his toro in LA under Katsuya Uechi.

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According to the 2010 US Census, San Mateo County was the wealthiest in the United States, with a median income among it's residents of $168,000 per year, well above the second wealthiest county in the country New York County, which most know better as Manhattan.

What is a fun fact about San Mateo? ›

The best-known natural area is Coyote Point Park, a rock outcropped peninsula that juts out into the San Francisco Bay. The early Spanish navigators named it la punta de San Mateo. Crews of American cargo ships carrying grain in the bay renamed it Big Coyote (BLM, 1853).

Is San Mateo CA a good place to live? ›

San Mateo is a suburb of San Francisco with a population of 104,165. San Mateo is in San Mateo County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in San Mateo offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes.

What is the ethnicity of San Mateo? ›

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