Guidebook for San Mateo
Food Scene
My personal favorite Pizza! Don't order too much, portions or very generous.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rainbow Pizza
112 De Anza BlvdMy personal favorite Pizza! Don't order too much, portions or very generous.
The best Mexican food in San Mateo! Always a line but well worth the wait!
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pancho Villa Taqueria
3071 16th StThe best Mexican food in San Mateo! Always a line but well worth the wait!
Excellent Sushi! Well worth the wait in line. Generous portions.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Town Sushi
100 S B StExcellent Sushi! Well worth the wait in line. Generous portions.
Tpumps
Metro Center BoulevardBest boba tea ever! Plan on waiting in line for 20-30 minutes at any given time.
Get restaurant with a hip vibe! Try the Tikka Masala Burrito!
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Curry Up Now
129 S B StGet restaurant with a hip vibe! Try the Tikka Masala Burrito!
Great Ramen and excellent prices. I like the Tan-Tan, a bit spicy and has great flavors.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ajisen Ramen
211 E 3rd AveGreat Ramen and excellent prices. I like the Tan-Tan, a bit spicy and has great flavors.
ShareTea
204 2nd AveExcellent Boba Tea!!!
Everyday Beijing Restaurant
637 S B StExcellent Chinese food!
America's House
1440 Cary AveGood Mexican, Italian and Mexican food! Must try the combination Pupusa's!
EXCELLENT Brazilian Steak house! Go hungry and leave stuffed!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Espetus Churrascaria - San Mateo
710 S B St EXCELLENT Brazilian Steak house! Go hungry and leave stuffed!
Local Starbucks, downtown location! Don't forget to feed the parking meter.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks
1701 S El Camino RealLocal Starbucks, downtown location! Don't forget to feed the parking meter.
By far the best bakery on the Peninsula!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Copenhagen Bakery & Cafe
1216 Burlingame AveBy far the best bakery on the Peninsula!
The Cheesecake Factory
1181 Locust StNo explanation needed! =)
Joy Sushi
225 E Middlefield RdAmazing sushi!
Sightseeing
Great family park, several activities for all ages and a great place to relax and read a book. Stop by the Rose Garden and Japanese Tea Garden.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Central Park
Great family park, several activities for all ages and a great place to relax and read a book. Stop by the Rose Garden and Japanese Tea Garden.
Safe running and biking trails. Great view of the San Francisco Bay and East Bay.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seal Point
Safe running and biking trails. Great view of the San Francisco Bay and East Bay.
Views, marina, parks, golfing and relaxation all in one spot.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coyote Point Recreation Area
1701 Coyote Point DrViews, marina, parks, golfing and relaxation all in one spot.
Arts & Culture
College of San Mateo
1700 W Hillsdale BlvdSan Mateo's community college.
Essentials
Safeway
1655 El Camino RealLarge grocery store and great prices.
Neighborhood grocery store with a great deli.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dehoff's Key Market
1063 Upton StNeighborhood grocery store with a great deli.
Apple Hillsdale
60 31st AveInside the Hillsdale Mall.
High end grocery store. Excellent meat, cheese's and bakery. Superior wine selection as well.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Draeger's Market
222 E 4th AveHigh end grocery store. Excellent meat, cheese's and bakery. Superior wine selection as well.
Shopping
Walgreens
191 E 3rd AveNeighborhood drug store.
San Mateo Public Library
55 W 3rd AveNew construction! A must see.
Target
2220 Bridgepointe PkwyDrugs store and everything else under one roof.
San Mateo's only shopping mall.
150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hillsdale Shopping Center
60 31st AveSan Mateo's only shopping mall.
Costco Wholesale
450 10th StMembership needed. I can assist!
Drinks & Nightlife
O'Neills Irish Pub
34 S B StHip vibe - Irish pub
Club Shoreview
596 S Norfolk StNeighborhood bar - low key