Avenida

Restaurant · FilipinoSan Mateo

2 dishes marked gluten free

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Menu

Mon–Thu 4:30–9 PM; Fri–Sat 12–10 PM; Sun 11:30 AM–8:30 PM

Appetizers

  • Chicken Wings Sampler$23

    3 ways: Avenida Spiced, Garlic Wings and Salt & Pepper Wings.

  • Lumpia Medley$26

    3 ways: Lumpia Shanghai, cheeseburger spring rolls and smoked fish lumpia.

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Lumpia (Spring Rolls)$18

    Ground pork and carrots, with a side of in-house sweet and sour sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Lumpia Togue (Veggie Spring Rolls)$11

    Assorted vegetable, with a side of sweet & savory Thai chili fish sauce (Vegan Option: soy-vinegar dip).

    Vegan optionLikely glutenLikely fish

  • Garlic Chicken Wings$14

    One of our all time favorites! Served with a side of ranch.

  • Gambas al Ajillo$24

    Shrimp sauteed in olive oil and garlic. Complimentary baguette upon request.

    Likely shellfish

  • Mushroom al Ajillo$21

    Button mushroom sauteed in olive oil and garlic; topped with serrano. Complimentary baguette upon request.

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Treviche$27

    Ceviche medley (fish, squid, shrimp) 3 ways: ginger vinegar, tomato, coconut sauces. Crispy wonton chips.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Sugba Kilaw (Tuna Ceviche Twist)$25

    Filipino style ceviche with fresh red onion, ginger, and serrano peppers. Topped with grilled pork belly.

    Likely fish

  • Calamares$16

    Battered squid rings, crispy chard greens with a side of house tartar sauce and lemon.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Beef Salpicao$34

    Beef tenderloin cubes with fresh button mushrooms sauteed in olive oil, garlic and serrano. Complimentary baguette available upon request.

    Likely gluten

  • Dinakdakan$15

    Grilled pork belly in a creamy ginger-lemon dressing with onions and serrano peppers over fresh lettuce.

    Likely dairy

  • Sisig Taco$9

    Our famous pork sisig in soft taco shell with aioli.

    Likely egg

  • Tokwa't Lechon Kawali (Tofu and Pork Belly)$19

    Crispy tofu, crispy pork belly with fresh onions. Served with a side soy-vinegar sauce.

    Likely soy

  • Tokwa't Tokwa (Crispy Tofu)$17

    Crispy tofu, fresh red onion slices, side of soy-vinegar sauce.

    VeganLikely soy

  • Mango Salad$12

    Diced fresh mango, onion, tomato, and crispy chicharon, served with shrimp paste on the side.

    Likely shellfish

House specialties

  • Crispy Tadyang (Beef Short Ribs)$51

    Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside, topped with fried garlic, served with a side of our soy-vinegar sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Beef Shank Kaldereta (Beef Stew)$29

    Simmered tender beef shank in tomato sauce, potato, bell pepper, shredded cheese.

    Likely dairy

  • Beef Kare Kare$29

    Traditional peanut stew, oxtail, beef cubes, string bean, bokchoy, side shrimp paste.

    Contains nutsLikely shellfish

  • Avenida Beef Tapa$38

    Beef sirloin marinated in garlic, vinegar, spices. An elevated Filipino classic.

  • Lechon Kawali (Crispy Pork Belly)$21

    Crispy pork belly seasoned with garlic and spices, served with a side of vinegar and lechon sauce.

  • Crispy Pata$49

    Pork knuckle, crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside. Served with a side of our soy-vinegar sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Pork Sisig$17

    Seasoned pork, chopped and sautéed with spices. Served on a sizzling plate (Add egg +$2).

  • Chicken Adobo$29

    Slow-cooked chicken in adobo sauce: soy, vinegar, peppercorn, fried garlic, and scallion. Served with a boiled egg.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Avenida Fried Chicken$29

    Half chicken with house-made breading. Served with French fries and side of ketchup.

    Likely gluten

  • Bangus Sisig$20

    Seasoned milkfish, chopped and sautéed with ginger and spices. Served on a sizzling plate (add egg +$2).

  • Adobong Pusit (Adobo-style Baby Squid)$21

    Sautéed tender baby squid in adobo sauce and squid ink with fried garlic and scallion.

    Likely shellfish

From the grill

  • Chicken Skewers Trio$29

    Chicken thighs grilled 3 ways: garlic and peppers, sweet barbeque, and citrus soy.

  • Chicken Inasal$30

    Grilled half chicken in citrus-soy marinade. (Cook time: 25-30 minutes)

  • Chicken Skewers$17

    Chicken breast grilled to perfection in our house marinade with bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions.

  • Inihaw na Pusit (Grilled Calamari)$23

    Tender grilled jumbo squid, soy-based marinade and spices, topped with bell pepper and onion relish.

    Likely shellfish

  • Salmon Inasal$18

    Char-grilled salmon fillet in a sweet Asian-inspired marinade, side of mashed cauliflower, sautéed spinach.

    Likely fish

  • Grilled Beef Short Ribs$51

    Tender, thick-cut short ribs, topped with garlic. Served with a side of our soy-vinegar sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Pork Barbecue Skewers$19

    Tender pork barbeque glazed with our house-made marinade barbeque sauce.

  • Liempo (Grilled Pork Belly)$19

    Tender pork belly in garlic-soy marinade.

Soups

  • Beef Shank Sinigang$38

    Tender beef shank in tamarind-beef-based broth, onions, tomato, string beans, okra, eggplant, serrano, and spinach. Sinigang vegetables and…

  • Beef Shank Bulalo$38

    Tender beef shank in light beef broth with cabbage, green beans, and bok choy. Vegetables and broth: 13. Broth only: 8.5.

  • Pork Belly Sinigang$31

    Tender pork belly in tamarind-beef based broth, onion, tomato, string beans, okra, eggplant, serrano, and spinach.

  • Molo Soup (Dumpling Soup)$26.50

    Pork and shrimp dumplings in chicken broth with shredded chicken.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

Noodles

  • Pancit Bihon$18

    Stir-fried thin noodles, Chinese sausage, pork, shrimp, squid balls, carrots, cabbage, celery, and garlic. Add crispy tofu or chicken (+$5).

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Vegetarian Pancit Bihon$13

    Available upon request.

    Vegan

  • Pancit Palabok$18

    Thin noodles in pork and shrimp-based sauce. Topped with baby shrimp, chicharron, hard-boiled egg, garlic, and scallion.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Pancit Canton$18

    Stir-fried chow mein noodles with Chinese sausage, squid balls, pork, shrimp, carrot, cabbage, celery, scallion, sesame oil, and garlic.…

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely sesameLikely shellfish

  • Vegetarian Pancit Canton$13

    Available upon request.

    Vegan

Veggies

  • Chop Suey$14

    Stir-fried vegetable medley, light sauce, sesame oil (add chicken +$5).

    VeganLikely sesame

  • Tortang Talong$19

    Grilled eggplant omelette, side of ketchup.

    Likely egg

  • Spinach ala Pobre$17

    Sautéed spinach, fried garlic.

    Vegan

  • Pinakbet$17

    Stir-fried string bean, eggplant, okra, squash, ampalaya (bittermelon), pork, shrimp, shrimp paste, and chicharron.

    Likely shellfish

  • Sizzling Spinach$17

    Sautéed spinach, red onion, garlic, and Avenida's sweet and savory sauce. Served on a sizzling plate.

Filipino lechon

  • Roasted Filipino Lechon (Sliced)$17.50

    Roasted suckling pig ($17.50 per 100g; minimum of 200g). Availability: Dinner Friday to Sunday. Limited servings.

  • Roasted Filipino Lechon (Whole)

    Roasted suckling pig. Please order 1 day in advance. (Subject to availability)

Spanish heritage

  • Pata ala Callos$33

    Avenida style "callos" pork knuckle and Chorizo de Bilbao in aromatic tomato sauce. Complimentary baguette bread available upon request.

    Likely gluten

  • Rabo de Toro$40

    Traditional Spanish stew; braised oxtail in red wine reduction and herbs. Served with potatoes.

  • Avenida Seafood Paella$43

    Spanish rice cooked in our in-house seafood broth with shrimp, clams, squid, and Spanish herbs. (Serving time: 30-45 mins)

    Likely shellfish

  • Squid Ink Seafood Paella$47

    Spanish rice cooked in squid ink, in-house seafood broth and herbs. Topped with shrimp, clams, squid and our special garlic alioli.…

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Iberian Chicken (limited quantity)$29

    Spanish style slow cooked half chicken in olive oil, garlic and herbs.

Rice

  • Adobo Rice$13

    Sautéed in adobo sauce, bits of pork, fried garlic, scallion.

    Free of gluten

  • Crab Fried Rice$14

    Fried rice with real crab meat, egg and green peas.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Plain Rice / Garlic Rice$3.75

    Steamed / Filipino-style garlic rice, served by the cup.

    Free of gluten

Desserts

  • Sans Rival$11

    Crisp thin layers of wafer covered with French butter cream with chopped cashew nuts.

    Contains nutsLikely dairy

  • Ube Cheese Panna Cotta$12

    Silky ube sweet cream, topped shredded cheese, sweet panko, whipped cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Turon (Banana Lumpia)$10

    Dairy-free. Banana fried in lumpia wrapper, topped caramel (Add ice cream +$3.5).

    Can be made free of dairy

  • Leche Flan$11

    Filipino-style crème brûlée, topped whipped cream, drizzle of caramel.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Ice Cream$8

    Two scoops of your choice: Ube, Mais, Buko Pandan, Strawberry, Vanilla.

    Likely dairy

  • Coconut Cream Pie$13

    Coconut cream pie with a buttery crust, whipped cream, and fresh coconut shreds.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Calamansi Pie$13

    Our take on the classic Key Lime Pie! Made with calamansi, a Filipino native citrus fruit.

    Likely gluten

  • Milky Ice$15

    Shaved ice made with our signature milky blend.

  • Halo Halo Milky Ice$15

    A classic Filipino dessert! Candied fruit, mung bean, coconut shreds, topped leche flan, ube ice cream.

    Likely dairy

  • Buko Pandan Milky Ice$15

    Housemade pandan jellies, fresh coconut shreds, topped buko pandan ice cream.

    Likely dairy

  • Mais Con Hielo Milky Ice$15

    Creamy sweet corn, topped mais ice cream.

    Likely dairy

  • Ube Leche Flan Milky Ice$15

    Housemade ube halaya (jam), coconut cream, topped leche flan, cornflakes, ube ice cream.

    Likely dairy

  • Strawberry Milky Ice$15

    Housemade strawberry jam, topped fresh strawberries, strawberry ice cream.

    Likely dairy

Secret Menu

Appetizers

  • Lumpia$18

    Pork and vegetable crispy spring rolls with side house sweet and sour.

    Likely gluten

  • Beef Salpicao$34

    Beef cubes and fresh button mushrooms sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and serrano.

  • Calamares$15

    Golden brown fried calamari.

Entrées

  • Crispy Tadyang$33

    Flash-fried tender short-ribs, fried garlic, side soy-vinegar sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Adobo$29

    Slow-cooked in adobo sauce: soy, vinegar, peppercorn, fried garlic, scallion, and boiled egg.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Crispy Pata$49

    Pork knuckle, crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside.

Soups & Noodles

  • Beef Shank Bulalo$38

    Light beef broth, cabbage, green beans, and bokchoy.

  • Pancit Bihon$18

    Stir-fried thin noodles, Chinese sausage, pork, shrimp, squid balls, carrots, cabbage, celery, garlic, scallion.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

Desserts

  • Leche Flan$10

    Filipino-style crème brûlée, topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Ube Cheese Panna Cotta$11

    Silky ube sweet cream, topped with shredded cheese, sweet panko, and whipped cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Seasonal menu

Appetizers

  • Salt & Pepper Wings$13

    Tamarind seasoning, ranch dressing.

  • Cheese Burger Lumpia$16

    Savory ground beef and rich cheddar cheese in crispy lumpia wrapper.

    Likely dairy

  • Sisig Tacos (1 ea)$9

    Tender pork belly, Japanese mayo, onion, salsa, cilantro, soft corn tortilla.

    Likely egg

  • Shrimp Toast$12

    Brioche bread, sesame oil, egg white with scallions. Thai sweet chili dipping sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesameLikely shellfish

  • Pinoy Caesar Salad$8

    Chopped romaine, parmesan and croutons with house-made bagoong caesar salad dressing.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

Entrées

  • Dinakdakan$14

    Grilled pork belly in a creamy ginger-lemon dressing with onions and serrano peppers, bed of fresh lettuce.

    Likely dairy

  • Bistek (Beef Steak Tagalog)$21

    Tender tri-tip beef simmered in a savory soy-lemon sauce with caramelized onions.

    Likely gluten

  • Pinaputok na Bangus (Milkfish)$27

    Boneless bangus belly topped with tomatoes, red and green onion, ginger, and oyster sauce. Wrapped in banana leaves and steamed over the…

    Likely shellfish

Soups

  • Lomi (Egg Drop Soup)$26

    Egg drop soup with egg, noodles, shrimp, pork, squid balls, sausage, cabbage, carrots, celery, garlic, scallion, and a touch of sesame oil.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesameLikely shellfish

  • Molo (Dumpling Soup)$14

    Shrimp and pork dumplings simmered in chicken broth with shredded chicken, garlic, and scallions.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

Rice

  • Crab Fried Rice$13

    Fried rice mixed with real crab meat, egg, and green peas.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Bagoong Rice$15

    Home-made bagoong rice stir-fried with braised sweet pork belly, onions, mango, egg and garlic.

    Likely egg

Happy Hour menu

4–6:30 PM daily (bar & patio)

Tapas

  • Wings$9

    Choose one: Thai chili & garlic, salt & pepper, or buffalo.

  • Sisig Taco (New)$4

    Tender pork belly, Japanese mayo, onion, salsa, cilantro, soft corn.

    Likely egg

  • Lumpia$8

    Pork & veggie crispy spring roll.

  • Lumpia Togue$6

    Veggie crispy spring roll.

  • Liempo$8

    Tender grilled pork belly, house vinegar.

  • Chicken Skewers$8

    Grilled chicken, onion, bell pepper, mushroom.

  • Shrimp Toast (New)$8

    Shrimp, brioche, herbs.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Pinoy Caesar (New)$4

    Chopped romaine, house dressing, parmesan.

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Mango Salad$5

    Green mango, red onion, vine ripened tomato, chicharron, shrimp paste.

    Likely shellfish

The menu’s own key: Best Seller ⭐️ · Gluten-Free 🌿 · Vegan 🥗 · Contains Nut 🥜 · (V) vegan · * vegetarian

Catering menu

Catering: ordered ahead for groups, often priced per person. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Appetizers

  • Spicy Garlic Wings$84

    Choose flavor: Thai Chili & Garlic, Buffalo or Salt & Pepper.

  • Lumpia$99

    Pork and vegetable crispy spring rolls, side house sweet and sour.

    Likely gluten

  • Lumpia Togue$65

    Crispy vegetable spring rolls, side sweet, savory Thai chili fish sauce (vegetarian: soy-vinegar sauce).

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Beef Salpicao$118
  • Mushroom al Ajillo$76

    Vegetarian

  • Shrimp Gambas$87

    Likely shellfish

  • Tokwa't Lechon Kawali$103
  • Tokwa't Tokwa$72

    Crispy tofu, fresh red onion, side soy-vinegar sauce.

    Vegetarian optionLikely soy

  • Mango Salad$49

From the grill

  • Chicken Skewers$95

    Chicken breast, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions.

  • Chicken Inasal$99

    Grilled half chicken in citrus-soy marinade. (Preparation time: 25-30 minutes)

  • Pork BBQ Skewers$95
  • Inihaw na Pusit$122

    Tender grilled jumbo squid, soy-based marinade and spices, topped bell pepper and onion relish.

    Likely shellfish

  • Liempo (Grilled Pork Belly)$106

    Tender pork belly, garlic-soy marinade, side vinegar.

House specialties

  • Chicken & Pork Adobo$106

    Slow-cooked in adobo sauce: soy, vinegar, peppercorn, fried garlic, scallion. Boiled egg.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Avenida Fried Chicken$99

    Half chicken in house-made breading, french fries, ketchup.

    Likely gluten

  • Lechon Kawali$114

    Crispy pork belly seasoned with garlic and spices, side vinegar and lechon sauce.

  • Beef Shank Kaldereta$148

    Simmered tender beef shank, tomato sauce, potato, bell pepper, shredded cheese.

    Likely dairy

  • Adobong Pusit (Adobo Baby Squid)$118

    Sautéed tender baby squid, adobo sauce and squid ink, fried garlic, scallion.

    Likely shellfish

  • Avenida Beef Tapa$137

Entrées

  • Chicken Adobo$106
  • Avenida Fried Chicken$106
  • Bangus Sisig$114
  • Crispy Pata$175
  • Lechon Kawali$118
  • Pork Sisig$114
  • Beef Shank Kaldereta$160
  • Beef Kare Kare$160
  • Dinakdakan$90
  • Ginataan Hipon$95
  • Salmon Inasal$110

    Likely fish

  • Grilled Beef Short Ribs$186
  • Crispy Tadyang$186
  • Chicken Skewers$99
  • Chicken Inasal$106
  • Liempo$110
  • Inihaw na Pusit$129

Noodles

  • Pancit Bihon$99
  • Vegetarian Pancit Bihon$68

    Vegetarian

  • Pancit Palabok$99
  • Pancit Canton$99

Veggies

  • Vegetarian Chop Suey$72

    Vegetarian

  • Pinakbet$91
  • Tortang Talong$65

    Likely egg

  • Spinach ala Pobre$57

    Vegetarian

Rice

  • Plain Rice$36

    Vegetarian

  • Garlic Rice$36

    Vegetarian

  • Adobo Rice$76
  • Squid Ink Rice$84

    Likely shellfish

Desserts

  • Turon$36
  • Leche Flan$76

    Likely dairy

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address201 East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, 94401
AreaPeninsula
KindRestaurant · Filipino
Websiteavenidarestaurant.net
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from avenidarestaurant.net
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Avenida

Does Avenida have gluten-free options?

Yes: 2 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Avenida coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

Can I book Avenida online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/r/avenida-san-mateo

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