Maria's Restaurant - Salvadoran restaurant in San Mateo - 1452 Cary Ave, USA

The PUPUSAS were Delicious... but the restaurant did NOT meet the Request for 6 Well toasted(VIEN DORADAS) Pupusas. We provided the restaurant with a advanced order of 30 minutes. We had to wait another 20 minutes upon arrival. The Food Order was 6 PUPUSAS well toasted. I will make the same orde at AMERICAN HOUSE to see if they can Satisfy a Customer .

I love their food it's so good. Especially the Pupusas. Food is always fresh out which makes it even better

I've been here 2-3 times in the past and this place by far has the most delicious pupusas in San Mateo. Most places skimp on the filling, not these guys, the filling just oozes out begging to be enjoyed 🤗 Had the atol de elote and it was nothing special. This review is only based on the pupusas.

It's the best Salvadorian restaurant. I'm jealous that I don't live closer to eat all the yummy food. As a Salvadorean, you can't go wrong with any option. Eventually, you will find the beat dish for you and come back for more, no doubt. The menu is based on pictures, which more restaurants should do. The service displays the hospitality of the nation. I look forward for more people to enjoy this place as I no longer live within meal distance.

Pupusas were so good, the casamiento was good too,definitely coming back when im this area

I have no words to describe how good this restaurant is! They take long to get your food but it’s worth it.

“I use to come very often to marias before COVID-19, I moved due to my employment. I recently got transferred back to San Mateo. First thing first I’m very glad their open the dark handsome gentleman was very kind, and lovely. I decided to go back again for lunch the next day, I waited in line once it was my turn the Lady went straight into the kitchen and never came out. I had to leave since my lunch was about to be over. But thats ok since it seemed to be busy. I went in a 2nd time and it was the same waiter went into the kitchen and never came out. I didn’t think anything of it until when me and a co worker showed up and the same lady ignored us and went into the kitchen once she noticed that we got up from the table. Everyone got their ordered taken but us. After leaving we proceeded to watch across the street and lady was in the front on her phone with no care. Our company is having an anniversary and I was really looking forward to having Marias cater.(The only reason why I’m writing this review is because my coworker said he had the same experience with the same waiter the gentleman was kind and lovely but the lady wasn’t. This all happened around 1 month ago.)

Delicious food. Very big portions. I normally get the 3 pupuzas plate that comes with rice and beans and is two meals for me as I can only finish half. Very simple place, nothing fancy. Great for lunch, an always get a seat as there’s plenty of tables. Variety of options on the menu.