Great spot for Puerto Rican food! They have huge portions and the food is amazing…read more We came for an early dinner on a Friday, arrived at 5:30pm and our table of 4 was seated right away. It's cozy and colorful inside, the decor is fun and bright! They have a happy hour from 3-6pm too with a small discounts on some cocktails and small dishes. I ordered the TriFungo - Puerto Rican Mash and it was amazing! The mofongo is made of mashed green plantains, sweet plantains, yuca, and garlic and onion. It was so flavorful and delicious! I got it with chicken which was smothered in sauce, so good. It also came with a side of rice, red beans and maduros. We were so full at the end of the meal. Definitely recommend!

A small restaurant that packs a bunch of flavor. So happy we took a chance based the the yelp…read morereviews. Loved the flavors, the colorful interior and the warm welcome we got from our waiter.

I went to Casa Borinquena the other day for the first time and WOW I've really been missing out…read more The menu is small but mighty. Everything sounds delicious but the sample plates pack the most punch. I love plantains so having those figure prominently, with delicious rice and plant based chicken, is perfect. The service is incredibly fast and easy, and being at Saluhall, you get to take advantage of other vendors and a full a bar. It felt a little quiet on a Friday night but places like Casa Borinquena definitely make it a destination for me. Go now if you've been waiting. Casa Borinquena is not to be missed.

Wepa! Casa Borinquena is anything but boring. Puerto Rican vegan food with all the flavors is far…read morefrom your typical mall food. Saluhall has two floors of food options. Definitely go upstairs and explore Casa Borinquena. If you're wondering what Market Street has to offer, duck inside IKEA. There are many seating areas. Yes, in addition to IKEA's viral food court, there's so much more. Saluhall opened with all-vegan vendors but things have shifted back to meat and dairy. Case Borinquena is the last standing all-vegan stall. This is Caribbean soul food and it's so good. If you're looking for a salad or something light, this is not for you. This food will fill you up and leave you wanting more. Loaded Tostones is pumped up with nacho-ish toppings. Served with a thick and tasty mama sauce. I was dunking everything into that sauce. I opted for the side of tostones because I was craving the crunchy plantain. It was crisp perfection! Lulu's Famous Pastelillo filled with vegan beef or chicken was another winner for me. The dough was fried perfectly and I loved the chicken filling flavor. Chef's kiss. Coquito cake is on the menu! If you love eggnog, get this right now. I want to return for the sampler plate. At $20, it's cheaper than a flight to Puerto Rico. Pro-tip: first hour of parking is free!

Ordered a lovely meal w great flavor. Pastele was very much…read moreneeded and a touch of home. Mofongo chicharron was flavorful and a treat to enjoy. The Pernil con arroz y gandules is waiting for you!! Delighted to find this place and meet the team. Can't wait to come back from Brooklyn to LA to Puerto Rican Street Cuisine WEPA!!

Stopped by this spot in Oakland to check out their food. Had heard they had gray Puerto Rican food…read morebut wanted to check it out for myself. Got lucky and had the owner/chef there and gave wonderful recommendations, samples and the history behind his grandmothers famous rice and beans. Once in a lifetime experience. We left full, and excited to spread the word. This place is a must stop, you won't be disappointed! The black building with the Puerto Rican flag on top makes it easy to spot. Chef Eric has a big heart and great food. We will be back VERY SOON!!!

I loved the vibe of this place. It was dimly lit and there was artwork in every corner of the…read moreplace. We started off with the sangria and ordered the papas bravas, guac and ceviche. The papas bravas are a must have- the spicy sauce is amazing. The guac was some of the better guac I've ever had and I loved it. Ceviche I could've done without, it wasn't my favorite. The food came out super quickly and the waiters were awesome!

I'm shocked this place isn't 5 stars across the board. Never been here with anyone who didn't love…read moreit! People's personal tastes must be whack if they don't like the food seriously. Everything I've had from here was seasoned perfectly, nothing is too salty or sweet whether it be their perfect Paella Mixta, the best calamari in the Bay Area, or their always fire in house Sangria and mixed drinks. The lighting is always perfect too, especially with the Bay Area fog it creates such a great vibe you won't experience anywhere else. It is expensive but so worth it! I'm always chomping at the bit to make the trek back every chance I get!

Great San Francisco lunch or happy hour spot! Close to City Hall and the Main Library…read more The food is amazing and the servers are so helpful. A ton of great tequilas. Give them a chance and you'll be glad that you did!

I came here for a work lunch and it was decent overall with a festive vibe, but the service was a…read morelittl euneven that day. I normally cut a lot of slack when a restaurant is serving a group, but it seemed like there were problems with the kitchen. That said, the server/manager-type guy was very warm and welcoming; he checked in a few times apologizing for the delays. We received our food a bit more than 45 minutes later, so had to rush through the eating part. I got the Tajin Fried Chicken which was nicely cooked. The plantains were excellent and everything was very fresh. It was good chicken, but honestly I didn't notice Tajin in the chicken or the sauce. I almost wondered if they forgot it? The fried brussels sprouts were awesome though and I'd definitely get it again. In conclusion, I think they just had an off day, but it has all the right pieces to be a good restaurant.

EXTREMELY SMALL BITE SIZE SLIDERS (3 stars)…read more SF Street Food Festival opened at 11AM... this booth was on a different timezone because they were slow, disorganized, and had no good communication with each other. There was a long line waiting to try them and it would take forever for them to take the first order. We were about 5th in line and was kind of disappointed. HEFFER-STYLE STATUS LECHON SLIDERS (3 for $8) - it was actually promoted on the website as 2 for $5. What was it? grilled hawaiian bread roll, with some pork meat, cilantro, and their home-made mayo/sauce. It was decent, tasty, I liked the taste... however the presentation and the size was not worth $8 bucks. WHAT THE HECK happened to the hawaiian bread rolls? They look half their size and their original size is already small as it is. my sliders were swashed and the presentation looked like they were dug out of a garbage and put on a plate. Sorry, not so enticing to look at. Will I be back? It was tasty but I think i could pass on it. Until the next review.....

Thank you so much for catering Mika's 5th B-day party!!!!! Everyone loved the food! In fact..I…read morebrought some to work today and we ate some for dinner. Mixed the R&B and the lechon on the stove and fried some eggs :O) Yum Delish!!!! Lechon sliders, picadillo, R&B, and 2 different' empanada's! 2 thumbs up for Ta'ino's!!!

This was my first time tryna Venezuelan food and I was impressed. I ordered the Arepa Trio and the…read moreNachos Pica Pica. The Corn Arepa's were light and filling! The flavors were incredible. I especially liked the variety of sauces as well. I just wish the bottles were filled! The Nachos Pica Pica was the best part. Easy for sharing, I took half home to finish later. There is so much more to the menu, I want to experience more flavors of Venezuela next time. If you never had an Arepa before, this is place to try them.

Unfortunately, my recent visit was disappointing. I had mid-week lunch here with a good friend and…read moreremembered this place as being quite good. This time, however, the quality and taste were lacking. The spicy chicken arepa was very dry, and the chicken tasted like it had been sitting out for a while before being reheated. The white arepa itself was also dry, and even the sauces couldn't really improve the dish. My friend ordered a vegetarian arepa and was also disappointed. It's a shame, as this used to be a great spot for Colombian treats.

After a long hike in Mt. Tam, we stopped by the popular Sol Food in Mill Valley for the first time!…read moreAnd I don't know if it was because of the 8-mile hike I just finished or what, but the food absolutely hit the spot! First of all, we came during an off-hour, around 3:30pm, and there was still a line to order at the counter. They provided complementary ice water from a dispenser outside with cups, which was really nice. Once we placed our orders, we stood outside with everyone else as the indoor area is pretty small with only limited counter seating at the window. We waited about 5 minutes to order and another 10-15 for our food. Most people set up camp on the tailgates of their cars in the parking lot, so we did the same. Pro tip: some people brought camping chairs and coolers to make it into a real tailgate, which I thought was really cool. - Pollo al horno: ordered the Large plate which came with generous portion of chicken, white rice, choice of fried garlic plantain or sweet plantain (or one of each), side of beans (choice of black or pink), and a side salad. Chicken was marinated very nicely and wasn't too dry. - Bistec encebollado: ordered the Large plate also which came with the same as above. Steak was cooked well and surprisingly tender enough to cut easily. Both plantains were good but I really liked the garlic one because it was different than the sweet plantains I'm used to. The Large plate portion sizes were huge! Although the price did reflect this, I think it was still worth for the amount of food given.

came on a sunday evening around 5pm. it was packed with doordash drivers, to-go customers, and…read morepeople dining in. service was good: staff was attentive to facilitate pick-up process/ordering for those who walked in and a worker also came to wipe down our table before we sat. i appreciated that they also checked up on our order # and apologized for the wait, though they did forget to include a set of utensils my main point of frustration was the lack of standing room to wait and amount of seating. unfortunately there are only 6 bar-style seats along the window. if we didn't manage to snag a seat we would have had to eat in the car. a majority of the empty space was dedicated to the pick-up and staff standing space. i understand the importance of ample room in a workplace but with how busy this place is, it seems very inefficient and frustrating to have limited seats for customers. the bistec embollado was a 6.5/10 i was afraid of the steak being dry and tough, but was cooked perfectly with the right amount of chew. i loved the caramelized onions, they pair with the steak so well (reminds me of filipino bistek). the plantains were cooked in a form i didn't expect, like a fried pancake. the red vinegar sauce (although a bit spicy for me) was able to cuts through the dense carb-iness. the the black beans are solid, seasoned well. all together the dish did get a bit salty and heavy, especially over time. i would come back to try the other combo plates, probably before the lunch rush or pepared to eat somewhere else

Muy buena atención la comida deliciosa y buen ambiente nos encantó muy accesible si quieres tomar…read moreel bus o manejar

There's a place I frequent, in the Castro, about which I never hear anything. It's well-priced,…read moreserves satisfying fare, and the owners who run it are always on point and welcoming. Why I thought Paula's Cafe might be anything like that place is a mystery even to me. Paula's Cafe has some good deals announced on the sandwich board out front which I missed upon entering. The menu? These aren't good deals. My carne asada hash, with tax and tip ran $30 which seems whack when one considers the ambiance, service level and, sorrowfully, the food itself. My server delivered my seemingly well-prepared meal to me with a stack of napkins. He never checked back with me, ate a meal at another seat, and cranked the music up to a level that I thought unpleasant. That stack of napkins quickly became useful: the first four bites of carne asada had to be spit into them. This meat was chewy to the point of inedible. Things fared better when I cut pieces very tiny and the eggs and potatoes were good. I told my server this when I rose to pay at the register. His response? "Next time order the meat medium rare". I'd actually not specified or been asked how I wanted my carne asada prepared but I'd go one step further: I'd never again order any meat-containing menu item here. Truth is, there's a million places in this and surrounding blocks and I'm unlikely to return.

A Puerto Rican night club in SF you ask. Well yes there is a night club in the mission that has…read morebeen in business for 100 years. I was surprised to find this place is still pretty up to date. I love Puerto Ricans.

This social club is the oldest latino social club in the USA. PS don't tell prez elect Chump.read more