San Mateo Cafe Restaurant

Something appears to have changed with this restaurant since reading a number of recent reviews. Items people are talking about appear to have disappeared from the menu and there was only a limited range of Filipino items on the menu. We were a table of 4 and each person had a different main course from the Filipino offerrings. There was no tapas and no Filipino identifiable entree items. Entree choices consisted of standard Aussie fare e.g dimsims, spring rolls, garlic bread. We didn't bother with entree. The menu consisted not only of Filipino dishes but also an extensive list of cafe and pub style dishes, so there was plenty of variety if you didn't want Filipino (but isn't that why you c...

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We were absolutely delighted with our meal, food and service, at this charming little place which is a small family business run by true Filipino's. We are very familiar with the Philippines and their cuisine as we go back there to visit every few years and used to live there for a short time when we were younger. So I can vouch for the excellence and authenticity of San Mateo's food. We had two of my favourite dishes for mains, a beautiful vegetable ginataan seasoned to perfection and a succulent pork dish called crispy pata (pictured). We also had a prawn entree which we shared, delectable. The halo halo (hah-lo hah-lo) which we each ordered for dessert was exceptional, so authentic even t...

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I visited here to have dinner as I had not tried it since the new owners took over. I ordered and entree spring rolls and chicken wings. A taste of fine but did not excite me. For main I had the crispy pork hock and yes indeed it was very crispy and tasted good. If it's a 10 with some fries for salad it would have been much better. My friend had the beef stir fry which again was ok but not exciting. I ordered a gin and tonic however they didn't have any tonic. So then I ordered a scotch and dry. You got it didn't have any dry. I had a Chardonnay and a shiraz off the wine list and they were reasonable wines for the price. The owner assured me that next time he would ensure that there was Toni...

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Just stopped there for lunch ! Beautiful , tasty tapas ! Crispy prawns with lovely sauces , including hot chilli ! Chicken skewers and pork spring rolls ! Dellish !! Followed by a delicious yam cake to share ! Gorgeous purple colour ! Great helpful staff ! Loved it and will be back soon !!

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We went here for dinner with our kids and everyone enjoyed all of the dishes that were served. The staff are great at explaining all of the dishes that we tried, and we enjoyed all of the flavors. It has a simple but lovely atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

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