A very good restaurant--tasty and delicious food A very good restaurant with tasty and delicious…read morefood. I would definitely return--the fish dish with rice and salad is excellent..

It was amzing the service is awesome and there so fast also the food was perfect and when I got it…read moreit wasn't to hot or to cold it was great

Clandestina Cocina opened in the vendor space closest to the wall. Maybe YoYo Treat was once here…read more Stall has minor decor. E14th Eatery has more. Soft drums & vocal music in background. Single associate on duty, very helpful & courteous. Ordered, pd. Food ready in 10ish minutes. Offerings (Cuban): pan con (bread with), Para Picar (snacks), postres (desserts), bowls, beibidas(drinks) Bites: pan con lechon (15) -moist semi-juicy lechon pieces mixed with lettuce, tomato slices. Topped with freshly deep fried toothpick sized crunchy fries. -grilled buns too small to contain lechon et. al. resulting in some contents falling out. -pan con lechon had no spreads nor condiments, leaving a dryish taste. Another Cuban eatery prepped their Lechon the same. Sips: Mango limeade (5) -refreshing it was. Had a slushy quality. Obviously Made in house. Had a little ice, naturally slightly sweet? If not, very little sugar added. 4.5 stars Worthy! *3 parking spaces + 1 handicap space in rear. Some street parking.

https://www.instagram.com/clandestina.cocina/profilecard/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==…read more This is a one amazing lady operation, where she makes super tasty cuban. The Cubano is definitely a must get. The lechon bowl breaks down that meat over rice, beans, plantains and more. Also got her amazing guava pastry, her flan and her home made guava ice cream as a topper that kicks it up a notch. Current popup is in a shared market space with two other small foodie business, so check those out too. https://maps.app.goo.gl/29XJX4wE3LBvkS3f9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy Parking, sucks with busy street parking, but there is a community teen center 1 block south that has good amount of parking. Again, 1 person, very slow and intimate with asking chef about each item and you know it will be good. No rushing the good stuff. Yes, this is a must go back!

ASÚKAR! What a…read moreunique name for the Palestinian Cuban restaurant in East Bay. I only get to visit its vendor during Tuesday Farmer's Market. Nicole, the one and only owner of the Palestinian Cuban Fusion, was absolutely chill. The last thing I purchased from her was the rose petal cinnamon roll, just as good as the manakeesh. I would love to take home one of her pair of virgin olive oil bottles. Until then, I be more than glad to support her business.

I tried this place at the Bezerkely food fest and the staff was really friendly and down to earth…read more I tried their fried oyster mushrooms with guava sauce. The texture was overall great but a few pieces had burnt bits and I could have used more seasoning. The guava habanero sauce was addictive and the dish overall was great fusion.

Boy, my memory is poor or perhaps the rebrand caught me off guard. I saw their table at the Ferry…read morefarmer's market on the previous Saturday but didn't have time to stop to try anything. After a chef told me about getting breakfast here as I shopped, I made a point to try what he had. The two friendly ladies took my order and I brought my purchase home. Already having meal plans that day, I packed my item in a Ziploc bag and reheated it the next morning for breakfast. I enjoyed the guava empanada (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=fm1LrUaXJwssOAXsM924dA), substantial in size but perfect for breakfast; after biting about a third of it, I noticed the generous filling anount (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=HMFrraCAqXqiZeHZHHRORw). It wasn't overly sweet and on the thick side which made it easy to eat. No message from dripping filling or sauce. Only after pulling up their business name did I notice that I've tried their food a couple years earlier when they occupied the La Cocina space in the back lot. Their stand is in the front now, near the entrance closest to Far West Fungi. I may try their Cubano sandwich in one of the next few markets.

Clandestina Cocina is an alumus of La Cocina, a incubator program that mentors women chefs of color…read moreto prepare them to operate their own businesses. alumus also appear in the La Cocina's yearly Festivals in the mission, occupy space in the Municipal Marketplace in SF's tenderloin, and a program at UC Berkeley's food court. Clandestina Cocina's niche is Cuban soul food. they currently have gigs at farmers market and popups at various eateries and breweries. their instagram account is @clandestinacocinaberkeley. offerings: cuban bowls (ropa vieja, lechon, picadillo (vegan), pollo aljibe), cuban sandwich, turnovers, cuban sodas eats: cuban sandwich (20) -has roasted mojo pork, smoked ham, swiss cheese, pickles, mustard with side of plantain chips and green salsa. -plantain chips were crunchylicious, fried perfectly, -sammie had a nice toasted bun. the thinness of it allowed the flavor and texture of the meats and condiments to shine *sammie so unlike other cuban sandwiches with commercial rendered meats. takeouts: -there are some tables nearby to eat at. -their signature dish is ropa vieja which i didn't know of when i went.

Great place to have a not usual dinner. The menu was very different but in a GOOD way. If you want…read moreto get out of routine meals this is the place. Definitely recommend it.

I stopped by Popoca on a whim without a reservation, and I am so glad I did…read more From the moment I walked in, the service was incredible. The person at the front desk was so sweet, she managed to get us a table within a very reasonable wait time and was incredibly helpful with the menu. I asked for her personal recommendations, and she steered me toward the Puchica cocktail, which was crisp and refreshing. Per her suggestion, I also ordered the Pollo Campero wings, and they were easily the highlight of the meal. They were perfectly crispy with a slight sweetness from the panela that balanced beautifully with the hot sauce and escabeche. We also tried: * Ensalada Rusa: The combination of potatoes and beets was delicious. * Pupusa de Loroco: Perfectly cheesy and authentic. * Quesadilla & Horchata de Morro: For dessert, this pairing was the perfect finish. The entire restaurant smells like home, filled with the most amazing aromas. As someone who grew up with these flavors, this meal genuinely took me back to my childhood. Thank you, Popoca, for embracing Salvadoran cuisine and culture so beautifully. The environment is warm, the staff is wonderful, and the food is soulful. I can't wait to come back!

Overall subpar flavors and absolutely not worth the long wait…read more I came across this vendor through a festival unfortunately they are not equipped to meet the demands of event goers. Hopefully their catering is better. Waited over an hour for empanadas, rice and plantains. The food was sadly overcooked, skimpy and not worth the cost. I do think with some operational improvements they may be able to overcome their current obstacles.

I tried empanadas from Dona Aida's at the Latin Food Festival in San Jose. My personal opinion is…read morethat it provides the best experience when you use them for catering and a reasonable experience when you try them at an event like a festival. I ordered both the crab and Cuban empanadas when I visited them at the San Jose Latin Food Festival. Their empanadas are made-to-order, which is great in theory as you know they are fresh but also resulted in waiting almost 30-45 minutes. The empanadas were definitely tasty but not necessarily worth the long wait. Now I should mention that the festival itself was a complete flop (if I could write a review, it would be two stars)... besides this place, there was literally one other taco truck and a Puerto Rican food stall. There were quite a few people in attendance at this festival that were literally all split in terms of waiting in line between these three places. I'll give Dona Aida's the benefit of the doubt and that they may have just been overwhelmed with the crowd hence the long wait time. However, I should note that I also caught a glimpse of this place at the Latin Food Festival in Oakland (much more successfully put together than the festival in San Jose) and they seemed to be backed up there as well. Once again, the empanadas from here were delicious and had I picked up my order immediately, I would have given a five star review, but it does seem like they are best used for pre-orders/catering rather than made-to-order at an event.

Latin Flair Month Continues for me ...Quaint Location - great open space restaurant with lively…read moreLatin music in the background. Son in Law & I started our evening with Camarones Criollos (Shrimp) - Sourdough Bread w/ Guava Margaritas. Generous Strong Pour! He ordered the Whole Fried Fish and an all time favorite of mine = Ox Tail!! Meat fell right off the bone. Highly recommend and a great place to try new dishes.

Holy moly, worked next door for the last 4 years. How did I not come here before…read more This place is AWESOME!!!! So good. Nice family run, service on point. I order the pork rib with rice and beans. Every bite was full of flavor. Can't wait to come back

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!

Ate here soo many times…read more You go to the counter, place your order, pay, and have a seat. They bring your food to you. This is hands down my favorite spot for fish tacos. They are not skimpy on the fish. It is deep fried to perfection and tender flaky on the inside. Ordered their Baja Fish Tacos, plantains, and tostones con picadillo. All very flavorful. Service was excellent.

Cholita Linda is my go to for fish tacos. There are 3 in the Bay Area locations that I have tried…read more On Park Street, Telegraph & in Berkeley. I had dinner here and it was very good. The fish was crispy, the platanos were sweet and the black beans and white rice were good. I enjoyed the salad and the meal overall. I usually get the fish tacos, but this time I went for the pescado frito, fried fish plate. I will be back soon and will likely get the fish tacos because those are my favorite! I also like their margaritas when I'm imbibing. Cheers!

I have eaten Platanos food several times and each time it has been a delivery order…read more Today's delivery was delicious. There were vegan options, cheese and loroco, bean-cheese and pork, chicken and cheese...I tried 3 different ones and they were all great. The order came with curtido and salsa. I will order from them again, the food was such a hit, per usual!

22 Feb 2025. 3.7 stars. 12:56 pm…read more Hello! Make sure you check their hours. Some days they are only open from 11am to 3pm. On our first 20 mile drive to visit, they blocked us at the inside of the unlocked front door at 3:12pm. Street parking can be difficult but a short drive\walk distance about a block away is a $3 an hour parking garage. The place looks clean and not too busy. We sit and our waitress Yanira M was perfect. Very nice, patient and attentive. We three shared two carne asada dinners with rice and refried red beans, two coffees, a coke and three pupusas. $101.36 before tip. The menu was confusing to us. First, the use of the menu words "red refried beans" confused us as refried beans have never been red in our lifetimes and these were pretty standard brown pinto bean looking and tasting. Maybe less confusion if they were called refried red beans. Then, we thought dinners came with pupusas. No. They came with two each thick tortillas (same as half pupusas with no filling as I could tell.) I enjoyed these thick homemade tortillas. The steak was not bad but I wish it had been served with its sizzle in tact. Salsa and coleslaw came as condiments though they might have been introduced with different names by Yanira. The coleslaw was a nice touch-served in a small jar with serving tongs. The salsa was tasting a bit like the V8 vegetable juice that you had as a kid or teen if you are a boomer. This meal could have really used some homemade spice sauce to add some kick to it. The main negatives today were the high music level at the back where we sat. That, and a busser man dragging some screeching and protesting chairs across the floor - to set up for a large party I believe. Real ear busters. The best part of the meal was the piping hot pupusas and our coffee. I would go back for those.