Andes Cafe

3.9 (7)

$30 and under

Peruvian

2317 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403

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About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Innovative
Good for groups

Andes Café in San Mateo, California specializes in serving Mexican and Peruvian cuisine. The restaurant is family friendly and features a fun, festive décor and atmosphere. Andes Café serves lunch and dinner daily and features a long list of lime marinated ceviche, salads, soups, main entrées, beef dishes, chicken dishes and fish and seafood dishes on the menu for diners to choose from. Main entrées offered at Andes Café include Peruvian tamales with chicken or pork, fried chicken, rice with minced meat and onions, beef hearts in skillets with potato and lettuce and stuffed mash potatoes with beef or turkey.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Peruvian, Dessert
Hours of Operation
Sunday - Thursday: 9:00am - 9:00pm Friday - Saturday: 9:00am - 10:00pm
Website
http://www.andescafe.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2317 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403
Area
San Mateo
Parking Details
Parking Lot

Our restaurant provides a lunch menu and a full menu for dinner. The menu consists of a collection of signature Peruvian dishes as well as breakfast. If you had Peruvian food before, you will love ours. And if you never had the opportunity to try it before, then it is time you experience the Peruvian flavors.

Appetizers

OcopaUSD 6.99
Consist of boiled potato with a creamy sauce on top sauce made with huacatay, yellow pepper, milk, cheese, & peanuts.
Papa a la HuancainaUSD 6.99
Consist of boiled potatoes covered by a creamy Huancaina sauce with egg and Peruvian olives on top Huancaina sauce made with Peruvian yellow peppers, milk, and sauce.
CausaUSD 6.99
Seasoned mashed potato terrine stuffed with chicken and topped with egg, Peruvian olive, and avocado.
Causa AcebichadaUSD 9.99
Causa (no filling) with Cebiche de Pescado on top.
AnticuchoUSD 7.99
Beef heart marinated, skewered, and grilled. Served with boiled yellow potato. Available with chicken or shrimp.
Palta RellenaUSD 6.99
one of Peru's most popular appetizers. Consist of half an avocado with chicken. Comes with peas, carrots, and celery.
EmpanadasUSD 4.99
Peruvian style pastry stuffed with spinach, chicken or beef, cilantro, a few raisins and olives.
Tamal PeruanoUSD 4.99
Chicken or Pork tamale.
Papa RellenaUSD 5.99
Mashed potato filled with minced beef onions, olive, raisins, then fried.
Bolitas de YuccaUSD 4.99
Boiled yucca rolled into small spheres then fried. Comes with Huancaina sauce.
Chicharron de PescadoUSD 9.99
Peruvian style fried fish with a side of fresh salsa criolla.
Calamares FritosUSD 9.99
Peruvian style fried calamari with a side of fresh salsa criolla.

Salads

Ensalada LimeñaUSD 8.99
Big salad consisting of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Topped with a zesty lime based dressing.
Ensalada CorianderUSD 9.99
Big salad consisting of lettuce, tomato, peas, red bell pepper, and carrot. Topped with a semi - zesty cilantro based oil dressing (contains milk).
Andes EnsaladaUSD 10.99
House salad consisting of lettuce, tomato, peas, red bell pepper, carrots, and quinoa. Topped with zesty sesame oil and anise dressing mix.
Ensalada Del MarUSD 12.99
A delicious salad for seafood lovers. Comes with lettuce, tomato, onions, peas, carrots, red bell pepper, and Peruvian seasoning. Contains garlic and a touch of mustard.

Vegetarian

Tallarin Saltado de VegetalesUSD 12.99
Tofu sauteed with tomato, onions, green onions, bean sprouts, mushrooms, peppers, fettuccine noddles and special Peruvian seasoning.
Arroz Chaufa VegetarianoUSD 12.99
Peruvian style fried rice. Consist of tofu, rice, green onion, mushrooms, peppers, and special Peruvian seasoning.
Saltado De VegetalesUSD 11.99
Tofu sauteed with tomato, green onions, bean sprouts, mushrooms, peppers, and special Peruvian seasoning.
Empanada De EspinacaUSD 4.99
Empanada filled with spinach, onions, Parmesan and Ricotta cheese.
QuichesUSD 4.75
Artichoke or mushrooms prepared with Swiss and Cheddar cheese.
Sopa De VegetalesUSD 11.99
Vegetable soup. Comes with peas, carrots, corn, mushrooms, red bell peppers and Peruvian seasoning.

Lunch Specials

$9.99; M-F: 11 am - 3 pm.

Seafood

Arroz con MariscosUSD 14.99
Spanish Paella with Peruvian twist. Aji Panca based rice with a rich orange tone. Perfect choice for seafood lovers.
JaleaUSD 15.49
A mixture of assorted deep fried seafood accompanied with a delicious and lightly picked red onion salsa Criolla. A very popular and traditional dish.
Arroz Chaufa de MariscosUSD 14.99
Seafood fried rice with a Peruvian twist. Consist of rice, green onion, egg, and special seasoning.
Saltado de MariscosUSD 14.49
Seafood sauteed with onions, tomato, cilantro and special seasoning. Comes with fresh fries and a side of rice.
Tallarin Saltado de MariscosUSD 14.49
Seafood sauteed with tomato, green onions, bean sprouts, Fettuccine noodles, peppers and special seasoning.
Pescado a lo MachoUSD 14.49
Fish fillet and seafood covered in a creamy coconut base sauce.
Pescado a la Plancha o FritoUSD 13.99
Grilled fish fillet with a side of steamed white rice and salad.
Pescado EncebolladoUSD 13.99
Grilled (or fried) fish fillet with a side of steamed white rice.
Picante de MariscosUSD 14.99
Seafood covered in a spicy tomato and Parihuela based salsa. Also comes with onions and a side of steamed rice.
Cau Cau de MariscosUSD 14.49
Peruvian seafood stew. Comes with vegetables, diced potatoes and a side of rice. Seasoning consist of turmeric and a touch of mint.
Sudado de PescadoUSD 13.99
Steamed fish fillet marinated with Peruvian seasoning. A very juicy dish. Comes with tomato, onions, and steamed white rice on the side.

Ceviche

Ceviche de PescadoUSD 12.99
Fish marinated in a zesty lime juice. Comes with yam, corn, cancha, and special Peruvian rocoto sauce.
Ceviche Mixto o de CamaronUSD 13.99
Fish and seafood marinated in a zesty lime juice. Comes with yam, corn, cancha, and special Peruvian rocoto sauce.
Tiradito de PescadoUSD 12.99
Strips of fish marinated in a zesty lime and yellow pepper sauce.
Choritos a la ChalacaUSD 11.99
Mussels topped with diced choclo, tomato, and onions. Marinated with olive oil and lime.
Causa CevichadaUSD 9.99
Causa (no filling) with Ceviche de pescado on top. Perfect for ceviche lovers seeking variety.

Chicken

Pollo SaltadoUSD 12.99
Chicken sauteed with onions, tomatoes, cilantro & special seasoning. Comes with fresh fries and a side of rice.
Tallarin Saltado de PolloUSD 12.99
Chicken sauteed with tomato, onions, green onions, bean sprouts, peppers, fettuccine noodles, and special seasoning.
Arroz Chaufa de PolloUSD 12.99
Peruvian style fried rice. Consists of chicken, rice, green onion, egg, and special seasoning.
Milanesa de PolloUSD 12.99
Breaded chicken breast fillet with a side of steamed white rice and salad.
Pollo a la PlanchaUSD 12.99
Grilled chicken breast fillet with a side of steamed white rice and salad.
Chicharron de PolloUSD 12.99
Peruvian style fried chicken with a side of fresh French fries and salad.

Beef

Lomo SaltadoUSD 13.99
Beef sauteed with onions, tomatoes, cilantro & special seasoning. Comes with fresh fries and a side of rice.
Tallarin Saltado de CarneUSD 13.99
Beef sauteed with tomato, onions, green onions, bean sprouts, peppers, fettuccine noodles, and special seasoning.
Arroz Chaufa de CarneUSD 13.99
Peruvian style fried rice. Consists of beef, rice, green onions, egg, and special seasoning.
Tallarin Verde con BistecUSD 14.99
Traditional Peruvian style pesto pasta with New York steak.
Bistec a lo PobreUSD 15.99
Traditional New York steak dish. Consist of rice, beans, fried egg, and plantain.
Bistec EncebolladoUSD 14.99
Juicy New York steak with a saltado like mix on top. Comes with a side of steamed white rice.
Tacu Tacu de CarneUSD 15.99
Large fried patty consisting of rice and beans. Comes with New York steak and egg.

Pork

Arroz Chaufa de PuercoUSD 13.99
Pork fried rice. Consist of pork, rice, green onions, egg and special seasoning.
Tallarin Saltado de PuercoUSD 13.99
Pork sauteed with tomato, onions, green onions, peppers, fettuccine noodles and special seasoning.

Side Dishes

Yucca FritaUSD 4.99
Fried cassava / manioc root.
Papas FritasUSD 4.99
Fresh cut French fries.
Platano FritoUSD 3.99
Fried plantain.
ArrozUSD 1.99
Steamed white rice.
FrejolUSD 4.99
Peruvian beans.
EnsaladaUSD 2.99
Small side salad.
HuevoUSD 1.99
Fried or boiled egg.
ChocloUSD 2.99
Peruvian boiled corn.
Salsa CriollaUSD 2.99
Peruvian zesty salsa.
Salsa HuancainaUSD 2.99
Creamy yellow sauce.
Salsa TartaraUSD 0.99
Tartar sauce.
CanchaUSD 1.99
Peruvian "corn nuts".

Soups

Sopa De PolloUSD 11.99
A simple chicken soup with angel hair pasta. Comes with peas, carrots, red bell pepper, and Peruvian seasoning.
Sopa A La MinutaUSD 11.99
Creamy beef soup with angel hair pasta and egg.
Chupe De CamaronesUSD 13.99
Shrimp, rice, yellow potato, Peruvian corn, with Aji Amarillo seasoning.
ParihuelaUSD 13.99
Peruvian style Bouillabaisse / Siete Mares. A popular seafood seasoning.
Aguadito de PescadoUSD 12.99
Rice base soup with cilantro, vegetables, and fish.
Aguadito de MariscosUSD 13.99
Rice base soup with cilantro, vegetables, seafood, and fish.
Sopa de ChorosUSD 9.99
Consist of noodles, vegetables, and mussels.

Desserts

Arroz con LecheUSD 2.99
Rice pudding.
Mazamorra MoradaUSD 2.99
Purple corn pudding.
Crema VolteadaUSD 4.50
Flan.
PicaronesUSD 5.99
Peruvian "Doughnuts".
AlfajorUSD 2.50
Peruvian cookies.
Helado De LucumaUSD 4.99
Lucuma ice cream.
Helado De MaracuyaUSD 4.99
Passion fruit sherbet.
PieUSD 4.00
Pecan, Apple pie may vary.
New York Coffee CakeUSD 4.00
Carrot CakeUSD 4.00
Lemon Poppy CakeUSD 4.00

Beverages

ChichaUSD 3.00
Purple corn drink.
Chicha PitcherUSD 8.00
MaracuyaUSD 3.00
Passion fruit drink.
Maracuya PitcherUSD 8.00
Ice Blended MaracuyaUSD 4.00
Inka KolaUSD 2.00
Peruvian soda made lemon verbena.
Coca Cola / Sprite / Dr. PepperUSD 2.00
Jarritos / Izze / Tazo / KernsUSD 2.50
Coconut / Red Bull / MonsterUSD 2.50
Sparkling Water / PellegrinoUSD 2.50
Ice Tea / Fresh LemonadeUSD 2.99
Lucuma MilkshakeUSD 5.00

Fresh Drinks

Papaya / Fresa / PiñaUSD 4.99
Papaya, Strawberry or Pineapple freshly blended.
Orange JuiceUSD 4.99
Freshly squeezed juice only. Not from box.
SurtidoUSD 4.99
Pineapple, Papaya, Apple, Orange, Beet juice.
EspecialUSD 4.99
Papaya, banana, milk and algarrobina (from algarrobo tree).

Hot Drinks

Hot ChocolateUSD 3.50
CoffeeUSD 2.25
Latte / Cappuccino / AmericanoUSD 3.99
TeaUSD 2.00
Available in a variety of flavors.

Smoothies

Island MixUSD 4.99
Strawberry, pineapple, mango, blueberry, pomegranate, milk.
Jungle BreezeUSD 4.99
Guava juice, mango, banana, milk.
Tropical BlendUSD 4.99
Peaches, pineapple, mango juice, coconut syrup, milk.
Fruit LiteUSD 4.99
Strawberry, OJ, honey, milk.

Reviews

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3.9

(7)

3.9Food
3.6Service
2.9Ambience
3.8Value

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luvfood Gold
San Francisco Bay Area68 reviews
1.0
Dined on 27 July 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
My friend and I were looking forward to catching up over a nice meal and were really disappointed. There was a party finishing up their meal and there was just one server in the place. I had to flag him down still so we can place our order. A very tiring lengthy process. Food was ordered and when it finally came, I was disappointed. I was expected one dish and got another. This was okay cause it was my #2 choice and since we were hungry i settled on it. However, when you have shell seafood, I would expect a side bowl to be provided so I can put the shells in. This never came, so I had to push food around my plate to make space. I did ask for a bowl and it came only at the end when I finally gave up on trying to eat my meal and my friend was already done. We asked for the check and I told him the bowl wasn't needed. He still left it on the table, commenting on how pretty it looked. Considering there was no one else in the restaurant, I'd expect more attention and overall better service even if the food falls flat. My friend ordered the veggie fettuccine dish and said it was just okay. The food was not tasty. It lacked flavor and looked/tasted over cooked. i was really disappointed with the service and quality. I would not come back and cannot recommend this place to my friends.
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Juergen Gold
Hawaii8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 June 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
One of the best Peruvian food I tasted - outstanding Family owned and operated- looks simple, but very popular. I was staying at the airport hotel and took a taxi after finding this restaurant on Open Table - I am very glad I did.
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Piebaker
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
1.0
Dined on 8 June 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We went expecting to get the flavors of Peru but were disappointed. The food was bland, overcooked and dry and overpriced. The server sat in the back of the room either transfixed with her phone or having her lunch with some friends. Any time we needed service we had to ask for it. It's no wonder there were so few people there.
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FridayNiteDinners Gold
San Francisco Bay Area92 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 May 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Really enjoyed our dinner, very fresh fish (we had the seafood ceviche and the fried fish), loved the passion fruit cocktail (a specialty of the house), as well as the Peruvian ice cream. Incredibly reasonable, we couldn't believe we got such great food at that price. We look forward to going there again soon.
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foodie Gold
San Francisco Bay Area24 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 April 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was great. We've been there before but this time, they had a musician playing so it was quite loud because the restaurant is small. Overall the diners seem to enjoy it!
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Deedee
San Francisco Bay Area94 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 March 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was authentic, lively crowd with music on Saturdays!
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GabrielaA
San Francisco Bay Area21 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 March 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We got to the restaurant early (around 4pm) and we're the only customers. It's a small venue, looks more like a diner than a restaurant so I was a little hesitant. Turns out the food was great, and they had all the Peruvian dishes I so love. Anticuchos, ceviche, empanadas, lomo saltado and of course, desserts! The prices are good and you get a lot of food per plate. Truly worth the drive to Redwood City. I will definitely be going back.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Peruvian, Dessert
Hours of Operation
Sunday - Thursday: 9:00am - 9:00pm Friday - Saturday: 9:00am - 10:00pm
Website
http://www.andescafe.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2317 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403
Area
San Mateo
Parking Details
Parking Lot

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Appetizers

OcopaUSD 6.99

Papa a la HuancainaUSD 6.99

CausaUSD 6.99

Causa AcebichadaUSD 9.99

AnticuchoUSD 7.99

Palta RellenaUSD 6.99

EmpanadasUSD 4.99

Tamal PeruanoUSD 4.99

Papa RellenaUSD 5.99

Bolitas de YuccaUSD 4.99

Chicharron de PescadoUSD 9.99

Calamares FritosUSD 9.99

Salads

Ensalada LimeñaUSD 8.99

Ensalada CorianderUSD 9.99

Andes EnsaladaUSD 10.99

Ensalada Del MarUSD 12.99

Vegetarian

Tallarin Saltado de VegetalesUSD 12.99

Arroz Chaufa VegetarianoUSD 12.99

Saltado De VegetalesUSD 11.99

Empanada De EspinacaUSD 4.99

QuichesUSD 4.75

Sopa De VegetalesUSD 11.99

Lunch Specials

Seafood

Arroz con MariscosUSD 14.99

JaleaUSD 15.49

Arroz Chaufa de MariscosUSD 14.99

Saltado de MariscosUSD 14.49

Tallarin Saltado de MariscosUSD 14.49

Pescado a lo MachoUSD 14.49

Pescado a la Plancha o FritoUSD 13.99

Pescado EncebolladoUSD 13.99

Picante de MariscosUSD 14.99

Cau Cau de MariscosUSD 14.49

Sudado de PescadoUSD 13.99

Ceviche

Ceviche de PescadoUSD 12.99

Ceviche Mixto o de CamaronUSD 13.99

Tiradito de PescadoUSD 12.99

Choritos a la ChalacaUSD 11.99

Causa CevichadaUSD 9.99

Chicken

Pollo SaltadoUSD 12.99

Tallarin Saltado de PolloUSD 12.99

Arroz Chaufa de PolloUSD 12.99

Milanesa de PolloUSD 12.99

Pollo a la PlanchaUSD 12.99

Chicharron de PolloUSD 12.99

Beef

Lomo SaltadoUSD 13.99

Tallarin Saltado de CarneUSD 13.99

Arroz Chaufa de CarneUSD 13.99

Tallarin Verde con BistecUSD 14.99

Bistec a lo PobreUSD 15.99

Bistec EncebolladoUSD 14.99

Tacu Tacu de CarneUSD 15.99

Pork

Arroz Chaufa de PuercoUSD 13.99

Tallarin Saltado de PuercoUSD 13.99

Side Dishes

Yucca FritaUSD 4.99

Papas FritasUSD 4.99

Platano FritoUSD 3.99

ArrozUSD 1.99

FrejolUSD 4.99

EnsaladaUSD 2.99

HuevoUSD 1.99

ChocloUSD 2.99

Salsa CriollaUSD 2.99

Salsa HuancainaUSD 2.99

Salsa TartaraUSD 0.99

CanchaUSD 1.99