In Redwood City’s bustling downtown, Angelica’s serves California cuisine with a Latin American twist. Aside from their impressive dinner menu, they’re open all day, also serving both breakfast and lunch. With a vibrant atmosphere and friendly service, the restaurant is a perfect choice for diners looking for authentic, flavorful Latin cuisine.
Elote Asado ($9): 8/10
The elote asado consists of three pieces of slightly charred corn on the cob, lathered in a Latin take on Louisiana-style remoulade. They’re dotted with cheese and dusted with a hint of chili powder, and, while messy, they’re totally delicious. The truly amazing remoulade is both unique and familiar, with hints of mayonnaise and spices, making the dish a highlight of the menu. The lime offers a bright and acidic contrast to the spice of corn seasoning, but the dish is held back by its lukewarm temperature.
Crispy Potato Taquitos ($14): 3/10
The crispy potato taquitos look enticing, piled high with guacamole and pico de gallo and served with an intriguing green sauce. However, it goes downhill from the first bite. The guacamole and pico de gallo slip off the taquitos quickly, making it difficult to get the full experience. The taquitos themselves are completely bland, and the salsa verde is too spicy, making the dish an unbalanced disappointment. The only saving grace is the end of the taquito, which is crunchy and hot, a texture it subsequently loses after the first bite. This dish is the clear lowlight of the menu.
Fruta Del Mare Bucatini ($34): 6/10
The fruta del mare bucatini is a solid entree. The long bucatini pasta is covered with a simple but vibrant sauce, and is served with garlic bread and an assortment of seafood. The pasta itself is a bit rubbery, and the subpar texture leaves customers wishing for more sauce and less pasta. The garlic bread is delightful and goes perfectly with the pink sauce, creating a comforting feel. The mussels and clams are pretty average, but the prawns are the real stars of the seafood offerings.
Wagyu Beef Burger ($20): 5/10
Unfortunately, the wagyu burger is nothing special. The burger comes with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, a pickle, a choice of cheese, and a side of fries. While the toppings are fresh, and the fries are salty and hot, they can’t mask the taste of the meat. It’s too dry and feels piecey.
Spanish Loop Churros ($14): 6/10
The churros themselves are underwhelming. They’re tiny and err on the side of being too chewy. The sides, on the other hand, completely elevate the dessert, taking it from a mediocre rendition of classic churros to a memorable one. The whipped cream is airy and delicious—it’s even good enough to eat on its own. The dark chocolate sauce is rich and decadent, a thicker, warmer option than the whipped cream. The raspberries dotting the plate are sweet and fresh, perfect to dip in the whipped cream or the chocolate.
Toffee Bundt Cake ($14): 8/10
This cake is warm, dense, and comforting. It’s a standout dessert. The dish features a rich, sweet cake that pairs perfectly with the cold and refreshing toffee ice cream. While the cake may be a little too dense (especially after a long meal) and the toffee drizzle has nothing in common with its supposed inspiration, those elements can be easily overlooked. Overall, this bundt cake is not one to miss.
