Ordered the lomo saltado first time here, it was great knowing it is not a Peruvian food spot! Wish…read morethey had the green salsa that goes with this traditional Peruvian plate but I wasnt upset. The cook was friendly and the lady cashier was kind as well! I plan to be back soon with my family to try the Nicaragüense plates! All tables were clean but maybe it was just a slow day. Who knows! Be back soon! Thank you!

It was our first time here and The food was fresh and delicious. The plates are filling too. The…read morestaff were very friendly, welcoming and very attentive. If you're in the mood for Nicaraguense food come try this spot. Leave room for dessert... dessert is really good too!

I absolutely enjoyed the food and the ambiance…read more Pros: I loved every single dish I've ordered. The service was decent, not quick however some of the dishes were made to order. The waitresses were friendly, and were always smiling. I enjoyed the live DJ, I was grooving while waiting for my foods. You can request how you want your steak to be done. Cons: there's only one restroom. The juices especially the passion fruit juice was way too sweet for my liking. staff are limited in the English language. This is the Mission District you can't expect fine dining, just point to what you wanna order if you don't speak Spanish. I highly recommend that restaurant.

I ordered a tamal, I was disappointed. It was mushy and the chicken was bland, not worth $8read more

Sad that this place is shutting there doors. The memories here and that taste of authentic Nicoya…read morefood will be truly missed.

Las Tinajas has been 1 of the few nicaragüense restaurants in SF…read more The food is good and they offer a variety of dishes, desserts and drinks. The bistek in this occasion was seasoned well, super soft. Gallopinto wasn't dry which is great and was a wonderful compliment to the dish. Tajadas were nice and crunchy but not too salty. Overall, I've always enjoyed las tinajas. Check it out if you want to try Nicaraguan food.

One of my favorite spots for authentic Nicaraguan food in San Francisco…read more I usually come for the knockout nacatamales and the Maria Elena plate, but today I needed something comforting and ordered the albóndigas soup. It was exactly what I needed -- rich, flavorful broth with big chunks of vegetables that make it feel hearty and nourishing. The food is always fresh, the staff was so nice, and the place has a cozy, authentic Nicaraguan neighborhood vibe. Portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable for San Francisco. Bottom line: the albóndigas soup is a must if you're looking for comforting homemade food.

Sad to know that Las Tinajas has closed its door for good. I quickly needed to get my Nicoya fix,…read moreand so glad found this spot. The service is fast and portions are soooo big! Really feels like a family restaurant.

Quick stop for coffee and this is such a hidden gem! Everything was delicious & will be back!read more

I tried to get a breafast around 9am this past Saturday, before a community service event. Parked…read moreright outside, the door was open, three people were sitting down in the restaurant. I walked up to the counter, but no one was working there. I looked at the menu, kept standing at the counter. No one. I think I waited 3-4 mins, looked around to see if anyone sitting down wanted to tell me where the worker was. Finally I found a doughnut shop about a block away, and grabbed a less healthy but damn quicker option. When I returned to my car, I looked in this restaurant and still saw no one at the counter. What gives? I'm assuming the food must be edible, but two stars overall seems right

So glad I found Antojitos!! Finally amazing Nica food here in Sac (we used to drive all the way to…read moreSF to get our fix)! My husband is Nicaraguan and we have gone back and visited many times, I am in love with the food and so sad we never had any local options nearby...Antojitos to the rescue! My husband cannot get enough of the Carne asada plate with Gallo Pinto (black beans and rice) and I could eat Queso Frito (fried cheese) all day long! My husband had recently been trying to describe a garnishment he used to have, that he misses and we found it here. He was so excited to finally show me what he had been talking about, Chilero (pickled onions and carrots), it was delicious on both the carne asada and the queso frito! Also took home a nacatamale (a nicaraguan tamale) for dinner and as we were leaving, I saw that they also have quesillo (a creamy white cheese wrapped in a warm tortilla and smothered in crema) - I am going to need to come back soon and get this as well! I was so obsessed with my plate that I forgot to take a picture, but I did get a picture of my Nacatamale I brought home...you can see the sauce and the banana leaves just wrapped around this treasure and perfectly packaged, so I can drop it in boiling water to heat it up.

Amazing service! Always friendly and the food is so authentic and yummy! Highly recommendread more

Delicious and Authentic! This family owned business is one of my favorites. Our Server was nice,…read morefood was hot. Highly recommend.

We were in the mood for some Nica food and wanted to try something new other than Oye Managua and…read moreRinconcito. So the wife found this little spot. We got the Isletas Especial, which is basically Plato Nica Especial for two. It came with a generous of portion of everything except Gallo pinto, which I wish they would give us more of instead of the abundance of tajadas. I think rice goes pairs much better with the proteins than fried plantain does. But oh well, all is good. The price of $45 was reasonable given the taste and portion size. We liked it better than the comparable dish from Oye. Will definitely be back to try their baho and desayuno dishes. Street parking was easy on a saturday.

The server (older lady) was very sweet, but kind of slow. When I came in, I sat myself and the…read moretable I sat at was kind of dirty. She came over and was apologetic about the dirtiness. She then proceeded to clean the table. I was able to order (mostly à la carte items) First plate came out I devoured the plantains (maduro) with the salad and fried cheese (yummy.) Then came the pupusa. This was okay. I ordered the revuelta ( oro & cheese) but it appeared it did not have any cheese. I have been here many times before, and the pupusas have been cheesy, so not sure what happened yesterday. I hope the next time I go, it is more cheesy.

Came here Saturday morning they had just opened and people were already sat in the restaurant. I…read morewas greeted fairly fast and ordered to go. I ordered 2 bean and cheese, 3 pork and cheese papusas and an order of maduros. The wait wasn't too long and the food was so hot and fresh! I haven't had papusas in such a long time and they definitely didn't disappoint! $24 for 5 papusas and an order of maduros. Portions are generous and would definitely come back!

After work I was starving, so I called this little Salvadoran hole-in-the-wall thirty minutes…read morebefore close--lady on the phone, all business in Spanish, said fifteen minutes. Walked in: cramped, no polish, just shelves of cola bottles and cookies from back home, kitchen haze thick enough to taste. Three pupusas landed--soft, cheesy, edges crisp--and that smoky smell rode home with me. Nothing fancy, kinda rough around the edges, but damn if it doesn't feel like a quick dip into Latin America. Worth the detour if you're craving real over pretty. For payment, make sure you have cash or zelle. They won't take any other method.

Delicious, fresh, authentic. My husband was in the mood for pupusas. I was on my way home from…read morework so looked up something on my way. It's a little hole in the wall place with only street parking. On Tennessee in the not so nice area. I was able to park right in front of the place, so didn't have to walk around too much. Walked in as someone else was walking out. It smells heavenly! No frills, old faded menus on the wall, 2 ladies behind the counter cooking. Not much room to wait. Pupusas are $4 each but they told me they were running a special 3 for $10 so I got 6 for $20. Carne asada with cheese. Yum! Was told 30 minutes and it started to get smoky in there, lol so then waited in my car. Please note, It is cash only, take out only. Before I went back in, the lady who took my order came out to me, (it was more like 10 min) with them all packed in a foil pan. And the pickled cabbage mix and sauce packed separately. It stayed hot and fresh. They are thick and full of meat and cheese. And so delicious! It was wayyyyy too much food. I could have ordered 3 for us. One pupusa filled me up ! We had leftovers that our sons came over and enjoyed. If you live any where near, and love pupusas and authentic Salvadoran food- GO!