Love this place because of the bright, colorful, and tropical interior! Also their Baja fish taco…read moreis sooo good because the fish is really crispy and flavorful. I also like that the service is really fast! You order first, find a seat, and they'll bring your food to your table pretty quickly

We we t in for dinner. My son ordered fish tacos with yuca fries and mango agua Fresca. I ordered…read moreto pollo chicharron, came with salad, beans, rice and two small plantains. We also ordered an order of tostones. I got a mango agua Fresca. It was refreshing and very mango tasting. The pollo chicharron is always my favorite. The service is ordered at front. I was nicely surprised they used dinnerware which makes it feel more authentic. There's plenty of inside and outdoor seating as well as booth chair seating looking out.

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!

Fresh and delicious…read more Wonderful combination of food between both cultures. I will be back soon and will update this with specifics! Until then, enjoy.

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.

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.

Went to Popoca for a friend's bday. We had a big group so they brought us dishes verses us trying…read moreto order things for the table. We sat outside and it was sheltered from any wind or street noise. And it was heated none of us wore our jackets. Some of the best bites were: 1. Ciruelas y pepino con alguashte : so light and refreshing. 2. mackerel salpicon 3. Pupusa de elote Drinks were also tasty and unique They ended up giving is way too much food but brought plenty of to-go boxes. Definitely recommended as a new spot to try out in Oakland.

What a great dinner I had at Popoca! It was a great little intro to Salvadorian cuisine!…read more After perusing the menu, it was so hard to choose, but Popoca had the right solution! A super affordable tasting menu that for only $80 a person and it was such a great value. Started with the fried chicken and guacamole. Now, im not a guac girl, but this was so flavorful and delicious. I really enjoyed it! We also had the pupusas (duh!), the trout (so delicious), veranito loco, and flan for dessert. The most interesting part of the meal was in the middle of it, they served a dish of fruit and veg in a fresh crema. Perfect palate cleanser and super unique! The customer service was absolutely great! Our server answered all of our questions! Great Great Experience over at Popoca, food was great, service was awesome and best of all....they played a ton of Spice Girls. Warmed my millennial heart right up!

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.

First visit to Oakland and this small brightly colored clean open layout restaurant, reserved on…read moreOT, great full window views of street, paid parking in front, and both lunch and dinner menus. 5/5 Paul the Great, both Host and Waiter, made me feel right at home explained specials on menu and recommended some great Oakland places to visit. 10/10. Please ask for Paul when you visit. The delicious reasonably priced entrees cooked by the owner/chef included Dominican salad and Pico Pollo served with little wait.5/5. I will definitely visit again!!

We had an absolutely exceptional experience at alaMar Dominican Kitchen in Oakland! From the…read moreincredible food and delicious drinks to the warm, attentive service, everything was truly outstanding to the ambiance and creative decor brought authenticity and warm welcoming . My husband complimented Chef Nelson on the amazing food, and we were so pleasantly surprised when Chef Nelson came out to greet us personally. He was incredibly kind and gracious, and even treated us to a special creation of his own. That personal touch made an already wonderful experience even more memorable. You can truly taste the passion, creativity, and love that goes into every dish. The flavors were incredible, the drinks were fantastic, and the hospitality was top-notch. We're already looking forward to bringing our folks from Brentwood, Pittsburg, and Antioch to alaMar so they can taste and experience it for themselves. Oakland has a real gem here! Thank you, Chef Nelson, and the entire alaMar team, for such an amazing experience. We'll definitely be back!

Amazing vibe! Truly represents San Francisco! The team there is always so accomplished and very…read morehelpful. Oz is a great guy!

A True San Francisco Gem!…read more I've been coming to Cha Cha Cha for over 20 years, and one thing that continues to amaze me is how the food still tastes just as absolutely divine as it did all those years ago! The consistency, flavor, and quality are truly something special. I highly recommend the calamari and the paella--both are absolutely delicious! There are so many other dishes I enjoy here that you really just have to come in and experience them for yourself. And let's not forget the sangria--it's to die for! The service is always impeccable, the atmosphere is wonderful, and every visit feels like a reminder of why this place has remained a favorite for so many years. After more than two decades of coming here, Cha Cha Cha continues to deliver. If you're visiting San Francisco or simply looking for an incredible meal, you definitely need to put this place on your list! A true gem in San Francisco!

For Friday Funday we were once again on the taco trail. While I have been to other Cholita Linda…read morelocations before, this one hit different for me in the best way. We ordered the taco trio woth Baja fish, carnitas, and carne asada with plantains and it was satisfying, filling and flavorful. We will definitely be back to thus location to eat our way through the menu. It doesn't hurt that Tucker's Ice Cream is jist a few doors down.

We tried the aqua fresca, guacamole and chips, pescado plate, Cubano, and carne asada sandwich. The…read moreaqua fresca was tasty, and the guacamole and chips were really good. The two sandwiches were decent overall. The Cubano was average and didn't really stand out, while the carne asada sandwich was better and had more flavor. Unfortunately, the pescado plate fell short. The fish was overly salted, which made it difficult to enjoy. Overall, there were some tasty items, but a few dishes missed the mark.

Great food! Hubs is from ES and says this place is as close to his grandmother's cooking as he's…read morecome across...and just as tasty. Generous portions, too.

I ran across this place on my way to another restaurant. Pupusa are one of my favorite latinos…read morefoods. They had just opened so there weren't alot of folks in there, so I got seated right way. They have an extensive menu and there are three locations, one close to my house, but love how especially in the University setting they're including in culinary diversity. I settled on the $25 lunch option that came with 2 pupusas of your choice and various sides to choose from. They are listed as different combo. Service is ok, but I tend to like service where they check in once or twice and I'm good, which what they did. They also didn't rush me. I ordered the combo with chicken & Cheese Pupusa and Loroco & Cheese, plantains and rice and beans with sour cream. I love plantains and they gave a healthy portion and I was getting full on that and the rice and the first pupusa. I also love they they bring out a little mason jar of curtido (pickled cabbage) with this little tongs. I also ordered a el salavdorian for chats which I found a lot sweeter than a regular. May check out the Oakland location and compare but Ill definitely come back here.