Suggestions for Authentic places near San Mateo

Nate B. • September 4, 2016The only truly authentic, independent breakfast place of its kind nearby. Reminds me of Grey Dog in NYC but with doughnuts and outdoor seating 😍

Jaqueline G. • February 3, 2020Just wow, do you want some good authentic Mexican food? You have to check this place out, it was really delicious and I will definitely be coming back here when I’m feeling homesick.

Luz G. • September 13, 2017This place is a typical California take on Mexican food, it's not the most authentic but it's very tasty

Rodney R. • December 11, 2009Great place to get Sake, Miso and anything that is authentic Japanese. The beer and sushi is hella cheap too!

Polina W. • February 4, 2017Fresh fish, and an overall great authentic Japanese place

Amy M. • October 20, 2013This place is AMAZING. Authentic Peruvian flavors, big portions, and great service. The pescado a la plancha was scrumptious - seafood with so much flavor and a mildly spicy cream sauce. Get it!

Eddy C. • August 10, 2015My favorite place to go to for authentic Taiwanese spicy beef noodle soup when I'm in San Mateo

jensen • January 25, 2014Great Mexican food, super authentic, sweetest family runs this place, and the margaritas are nice and potent!

Chris H. • September 11, 2017Great quality and more authentic than most poke places in the area.

Marc J. • April 24, 2015The yakitori and kushiyaki are authentic and delicious. Great place.

Sharon T. • December 3, 2015The meat they use is very Chinese... doesn't feel that much like an authentic ramen place.

Andrew B. • September 20, 2018Great place. Authentic, awesome service, reasonably priced.

Eric M. • August 24, 2013Decent and tasty quality Mexican food. It's not that crap low budget stuff you get at "authentic" Mexican places.

Aninda C. • July 20, 2016I love that this place serves authentic Nepalese food, not just Indian; although I couldn't pass up on the Chicken Tikka Masala. The momo is a must!

Alex R. • December 1, 2017Best Spanish restaurant I’ve ever been too. I would recommend this place to anyone who is craving authentic spanish food.

Lucille F. • December 22, 2014Hole in the wall kind of place but the food & atmosphere brings back my Taipei years in the 80's. Home made noodles perfect flavor & bite. Dumplings & more, delish authentic, prices & service 👍👍👍

Fred S. • September 15, 2019Strange place. For an authentic Vietnamese restaurant: expensive, very sloppy service and cleanliness, pretty good food, limited low quality meat. Feels like they’re squeezing some margin out?

Barracuda Networks • May 23, 2011A fun place to hang out any day of the week. The biergarten serves German beer and local microbrews on tap. Entrance around back. Tuesday- Saturday try authentic and delicious German lunch.

Karina N. • February 24, 2020Truth to be told, this is not a place for ramen at all. It’s an authentic Chinese restaurant. Order deep fried tofu, porridge, house special noodles, chow fun, braised beef brisket with rice noodles!

Eric A. • February 19, 2014Definitely a must-visit if you're waiting in SFO's International Terminal. Sushi and hand rolls are fresh and delicious. Authentic place.