Lilo's Kitchen

Lilo's Kitchen is a small business owned and managed by women of color, and a family affair. Established in September 2020 by Norma and Leslie, Lilo's Kitchen has catered events for various renowned corporate companies like Uber, Google, Gilead, and some of the Bay Area's biggest festivals such as Foodieland, Treasure Fest, and County Fairs. However, private events such as weddings, birthdays, divorce parties, etc. are their forte.

Services provided by Lilo's Kitchen include mobile catering using their food truck, taquiza-style catering, and buffet catering. Lilo's Kitchen also provides vending events management.

While Lilo might be undeniably cute, he is more than eyelashes and a wagging tail. Lilo is Leslie's son and the real boss. The specialty dish of the house is the Beef Birria - which is shredded beef that has been slow-cooked in a flavorsome broth. The Birria Taco with Consome, Ramen Birria, Birria Grilled Cheese, and Birria Pizza are some of the many dishes they provide with their beef birria.

Lilo's Kitchen was born when auntie Norma made Birria Tacos with Consome. Leslie instantly knew the dish was something that deserved sharing with everyone. And so, Lilo's Kitchen started from auntie's small kitchen and a Black and Decker grill. Within three months of their launch, thanks to their loyal customers, they managed to own and operate a food truck. Their primary objective was to share authentic homemade Latin American food with everyone.

Norma, the other co-owner, is a genius in the kitchen. Born in Guatemala, and married to her Mexican husband for over three decades, she is a self-taught home chef who mixes the perfect combination of spices and flavors in every dish flawlessly.

Leslie, a Bay Area native, has strong Guatemalan roots, and wears multiple hats: Manager, Accountant, HR, Marketing Manager, and more.

We are thankful and humbled to have you visit us and cannot wait to share our kitchen with you. Lilo's Kitchen's commissary is located at 1440 Cary Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, and their business hours vary week-to-week, so follow them on Instagram or call them to get the latest weekly schedule!

Wedding, Birthday or anniversary party, Dinner party, Corporate event, Bridal or baby shower, Graduation party, Outdoor event, Holiday party, School event, Fundraiser, Funeral

American - casual, American - formal, Italian, Barbecue, Mexican or Latin American, American - Southern, Asian, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern, French, vegan, Indian