This was one of the best meals I've had the pleasure of enjoying in some time. Came here and tried…read morea little of everything...stuffed myself to the gills. Everything was fantastic from start to finish and came out of the kitchen in glorious succession. The pompushki was buttery and soft, the tater tots were perfectly crisp, the loaded pirogies were stuffed full of cheesy potato goodness, and the khachapuri, oh my gosh, the khachapuri. Absolute heaven. I cannot wait to come back and do it all again.

Super delicious staff and friendly food!…read more Oops put my chicken foot in my mouth, I meant super friendly staff and delicious food! Highly recommend the donuts and this bish can't get enough knish. The pelmeni is my favorite tho.

Girlfriend and I randomly met Andy while he was doing prep work in the morning…read more Great conversationalist and just knew his shit was bouta hit. We came back in the evening and got the Red Chili Dumplings. Safe to say, they were the best dumplings I ever had. Very flavorful: sour just enough, spicy just enough, salty just enough, and you can taste just a bit of sweetness. Unparalleled flavor profile. I'm a fat ass so sharing the dumplings woulda never got me full, but WOW did they pack a punch.

I got soo confuse! But u go in past the first counter and head to the back left next to the bar! u…read moreget a buzzer and can sit anywhere you want which was cute since they had heat lamp in the back. :3 OK to the foods -- Everything was completely delicious! I think my favourite was the red oil wonton. The oil was phenomenal, and it was fun to dip the katsu in there lol hehe. The Bao was good, and quintessentially bao! The Gyoza was perfectly textured ( *w*)b Another standout was how everything was served with tasty garnishes and paired sauces. Food AND fun :) Can't wait to go back and try the actual ramen

I have accidentally found them on 2 occasions. Nice people, great ribs. Nicole makes great…read morechocolate chip cookies too. Three thumbs up.

Wow, got to have some great food at Ken Brown's BBQ. Meat melts off the ribs, the most wonderful,…read more right off the BBQ flavor.with the potato salad and baked beans takes you back to the best summer bar b que you can imagine. I'll be showing up every time they get to Capitola!!!!

I can't say enough good things about Melrose Cafe. The soup, the bread, the service... they check…read moreALL the boxes! Even the pop up counter is wooden, which gives the perfect ambiance to order and look at when I'm enjoying my hot bites. Deeeelicious! I found Melrose Cafe at the Live Oak Farmer's Market, and I would highly recommend them.

Memorable food and fun to watch their efficient production line meeting the high demand, but they…read moreonly operate as a pop-up for now. Saturdays they are at the Westside Santa Cruz farmers market from 9 am to 1 pm.

My wife and I were in the mood for burgers in the area and we wanted to give this place a shot…read more When we got there, the location looked like it was closed but that was because they were at a different location that day. I would recommend looking up their instagram just in case this happens to you. The team was kind and patient as it was my first time there. I ordered the loaded fries with a patty and it was delicious. The burger patty was seasoned and juicy. The fries were crispy similar to In n Out fries. With the sauce they used for the fries, I feel like I got a burger and then some. For the price, that will probably be my go to order since it is more filling than one burger. Overall, good food and I will try again at the original location.

Super solid smash burger! We got a double of the classic burger (I wish I could handle spicy cause…read morethe jalapeño one looked good!) It was tasty and delicious. I wish the bits were crispier and more smashed but it's one of the best you can find on the peninsula. We also got the French fries. Pretty standard frozen fries that were fried well. I would call before you go because they happened to be doing a pop up at fieldworks when we went so we had driven to the wrong spot. Prices also are fair and not expensive! Just expect a long line depending where they are. Try not to look at the dirt and grease caked on their equipment though....

Cute pop up associated with Midwife and Baker! I ordered close to lunch so a few things were sold…read moreout -- this was helpful because I was torn between delectable sounding options and this made the decision easier. I walked away with a Corner Booth: this is a damn good sandwich, excellent balance of rich, acidic, crunchy, soft; a flavor powerhouse. I'll be back to try the others!

The sandwiches were delicious!! The Dutch crunch was so good and these sandwiches are filled to…read morebrim with fresh ingredients. The staff was kind even though they were so busy. The popup was super popular and people were excited to try it out and it lived up to the hype!

So about a year ago I became pescatarian. Which has left me very limited on places to eat in…read moreHollister. My husband had a huge craving for tacos and so i went on door dash and found this place. Let me first tell you it's not like a traditional restaurant, but there is seating. Kind of reminds me of a place we stopped to eat on our drive down the coast in Mexico. In that the family is all cooking they are super friendly, and we felt welcomed. We played fetch with the dog while we waited, was a little bit of a wait since the tortillas are hand made but worth it. The host is super friendly. Most importantly the food. I had a shrimp quesadilla, I was expecting what i typically get when I order a shrimp quesadilla which is cheese and shrimp, but let me tell you this was so much better. Hand made corn tortillas, fresh pico and avocado, my gosh it was also huge! I ate that thing up in a matter of minutes! My husband got the asada tacos, they were just as good. For the price, this is going to be our new taco spot for sure.

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!

Overall, I really enjoyed my meal here and recommend others try it out, especially if you're…read morelooking for a lazy bear-esque experience without the lazy bear price. Pros: -good service and pacing of courses -incredible and interesting flavors -great company at the communal table -helpful descriptions in between each course and you can see them preparing each dish Cons: -location is out of the way in Bayview -the pop up is in a sake distillery and it was cold inside. Might be nice to add some mood lighting or something to improve the ambience as well.

Wonderful omakase experience for a crab lover. This is a 6…read morecourse meal. My fave is the chawanmushi with fish roe, clean yet super smooth Steam crab is sweet, fresh taste with wonderful butter sweet dip ( sambal is a nice side kick to clean the palate) Cold Soba crab with zest tangerine with mustard dressing. Enough portion, not to fill u up, but to awaken your hunger to taste more of the upcoming dishes Attentive services, not rush with informative of each dishes. Truly appreciate this! I wish I can have a warm green tea to pair with the meals Am I goong to come back or bring friend? Yes!

I was really excited to try this out, it's a local business run by a mother in her apartment. I…read moreordered through the website and arranged a pickup day/time. The owner was very kind and the food came out nice and hot. The plate consists of 2 chicken drum sticks, fried plantains, and a straight mountain of rice. The flavor of the chicken was great but it was slightly on the dryer side. The rice was fluffy and had a great fragrance to it. The plantains were absolutely delicious and probably the best part of the dish. My family and I really enjoyed the meal overall - I loved how it was local with unique flavors and had generous portions. I only wish it came with some kind of vegetables, the website lists stewed spinach but that was not an available option when ordering. Support your local businesses and try out something new!

You pick up from the house. Nice lady running the whole business…read more We ordered the chicken takeout dish from Jollofxtra, which also came with plantains. The food smelled really nice when we got it. The rice reminded me of Spanish pilaf rice but with a slightly different flavor that I can't quite describe--definitely unique. The plantains were good and the chicken was tender. My cousin picked up the food for us and it seemed to be ready on time. For the portion size and price, I felt it was a good value overall.