Guidebook for San Mateo
Food Scene
My personal favorite Pizza! Don't order too much, portions or very generous.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Starbucks
1701 S El Camino RealLocal Starbucks, downtown location! Don't forget to feed the parking meter.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Isitebe seCoyote Point Recreation
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.
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.
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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.
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