Los Shucos Pan y Fuego

Redwood City street food spot serving authentic Guatemalan shucos — charcoal grilled sausages and meats on toasted bread with guacamole, cabbage, and house sauces.

Los Shucos Pan y Fuego in Redwood City is one of the only spots on the Peninsula serving authentic Guatemalan shucos, the beloved street food that has been a Guatemala City institution since the mid-20th century. The word shuco is Guatemalan slang for messy, which is exactly what you should expect — and embrace. A traditional shuco starts with a split roll toasted flat on a hot griddle, spread with a base layer of fresh guacamole, topped with your choice of charcoal grilled meats including longaniza, chorizo, sausage, and other cuts, then finished with boiled cabbage, mustard, mayo, and house sauces. Everything at Los Shucos is prepared to order over a live fire, and the quality of the meat and the skill behind the grill set this apart from casual street cart cooking. Reviewers who have eaten shucos in Guatemala say this is the real thing. For anyone looking to experience something genuinely different from the usual Peninsula dining options, Los Shucos Pan y Fuego is a rare find.