The server (older lady) was very sweet, but kind of slow. When I came in, I sat myself and the table 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. read more

Came here Saturday morning they had just opened and people were already sat in the restaurant. I was 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! read more

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Family dinner with mom and mom didn't want to go out. Brother Gilbert and his wife, Annie, suggested Al Fin which features Latin Cuisine, primarily Nicaraguan, which we have never had before. Gilbert was familiar with it so we asked him to take charge. And take charge he did! We had so much food. Wherever he could, he ordered Combination Plates which added Plantain, Fried Cheese, Gallo Pinto (Seasoned Rice and Beans with some veg) and Cabbage Salad for $3 over the price of the Ala Carte menu. We had Chile Relleno, Steak Quesadilla, Nacatamal, Carne Asada, Lengua en Salsa Roja, Churrasco, Chancho con Yuca Frita, and Pupusas - Queso, Queso con Suquini, Queso con Pollo. We may have had other items as well. I tried to get photos of everything but the table that seats 10 was covered with clamshells and other containers and I know I missed some. We liked most of the items but some flavors were definitely better than others. I've always been a fan of good Chile Relleno and what I had was pretty good. The sauce also made the rice delicious. The Lengua was also quite tasty and added to the rice as well. We would definitely be game to order some of the items we liked and also try some other flavors. read more

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The food was not very good. The carne asada was okay, the maduros, and gallo pinto were okay. I only liked the ensalada. The pitalla drink tasted like just lemonade as opposed to dragonfruit drink. The place itself was nice and clean. The service was not great, the male server gave no eye contact and would angle his body away from you when talking. There was another female server, who was sweet and was the one who sat us down and completed our payment. read more

Best popusa in the Bay Area today. They also have great Mahi Mahi, love this spot. Yelp yelp

Awesome food great variety of dishes I enjoyed the cheese and beans pupusas their whole fried fish simply marvelous

This Restaurant has been here forever... at least a long time. . A popular place for great food, Nicaraguan specialties, friendly, "family-favorite" recipes & food. Large menu with drinks / beer / wine. Loved my meal with wild Pink Dragonfruit drink and shredded tender beef w mint and gravy. Fresh veggies and large green salad were a good compliment. (I asked for veggies rather than rice) Shrimp, sauce, rice and salad were enjoyed So many other meals to choose from, lots of recommendations if you wish to ask. Lots of diners come here to enjoy the tripe soup and other soups. Our server recommended this. Our meals were very good, didn't try desserts, that's for next time, we'll be back. On the corner, Mission St.; parking on street and in the lot behind Walgreens. read more

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WOW los peores nacatamales que he probado. La masa sin sabor y sin color, el cerdo si sin sabor. Horrible no regreso. El servicio bien amable y el restauranted muy limpio y acogedor. Pero si la comida no sirve, no vuelvo. Compre para llevar, wacala si lo hubiese comido ahi se lo regreso. read more

The most delicious atol de elote y buñuelos The food was so good, tasted so homemade. The space is great and very cleaned which I always enjoy when eating out. The service was the cutest two old ladies giving grandma loving vibes. La carne asada, pupusas, cacao, lomo saltado, buñuelos y atol de elote muy muy delicioso! Oh and of course Los plántanos Highly recommended!! read more

The Chancho Frito is one best dishes. Also enjoy their Nacatamales to go. Also enjoy their Gallina Rellano. read more

Al Fin - Gallina Rellano - Latin American Near Me - Daly City, California

I really don't understand why there food is not good maybe the cook is family and they refuse to get someone who can get it right I been here maybe 6 times after saying I will never go back I ended up here with other people and each time they fell short how are you going to not have Queso Frito ! and the Gallo Pinto has no taste I think people who leave good reviews maybe do not know authentic Nicaraguan food read more

The food is delicious and the service it's amazing everything is fresh and the porcions are great

Great local Nicaraguan restaurant... suggest ordering appetizers and entree. Lots of different dishes, wine and beer too. Loved shrimp with Vodka sauce- not tomato- good cheesy sauce, with rice and green salad. Big restaurant- tall ceilings, well lit. Friendly servers, family vibe. read more

Al Fin - Clean restaurant with table service and natural light. - Latin American Near Me - Daly City, California

The service is very slow. They have one waiter, and sometimes it gets busy. So, if you are hungry, you might get a bit impatient. Food is good, and it's important that know what you are ordering. Portions are small, so keep that in mind. Ambiance reminded me of an old fashioned coffee shop. I will go again, but I'll order double order of plantain bananas and fried cheese. read more

El bistec encebollado que pedí sin sabor ...... el gallopinto igualmente parece comida de diabético...

Tried this place on a whim and very happy we did. The pupusas here are very flavorful and they aren't skimpy on the inside. Salsa is a bit too watery but still went nicely with the dish. Service here is really nice and restaurant looked very clean. read more

This place is just okay. The baho is a 6 out of 10. The rice and beans plate 8 out of ten overall scores. The prices are decent all that was under $21. (See picture for reference.) read more

Al Fin - Latin American Near Me - Daly City, California

Delicious gallo pinto and Nicaraguan meals! They also have great pupusas. this restaurant is clean, friendly and very well run. A family favorite. read more

The food was so good. Our server was so sweet. Thank you! I'm so happy it's down the street from my house lol.

We enjoyed the food here. The Pupusas, curtado and sauce are delicious. Wanting to have some right now as I write this review! My BF had the nachos which he cleaned up! We both shared a side order of delicious yucca fries. Service and hospitality felt welcoming. The atmosphere is pleasant and comfortable to enjoy a filling home style cooked meal. We will be returning!! read more

I don't write negative stuff but I like to write what is not up to what is offered. In this case from our experience, most of the items we ordered were overpriced and not close to having Nicoya flavors at all. we ordered nacatamal (not even close to being), a combo plate with chancho frito(cold, gallo pinto no flavor chancho not seasoned), vigoron (awful, cabbage yuca no flavor), we asked for something spicy they brought us some vinegar with carrots and no chiles in it, for a sauce they offered us Tapatio (chilorio was not in the picture), for drinks we ordered cacao which was from a bag, not real cacao. bottom line is that an improvement is a must to be an authentic Nicaraguan food. read more

Delicious! The food is incredible. Tastes amazing. The service was pretty fast and the food came out at a very reasonable pace. Very clean restaurant friendly staff and welcoming, I def recommend checking this place out when in Daly. The menu is both in English and Spanish so everyone is welcome. Lots of flavor in the food! One of the best Latin dishes I've had in Cali. read more

Al Fin - Churrasco - Latin American Near Me - Daly City, California

I'm sorry but this restaurant is getting worst by the day. I bought a nacatamal and it was awful. It was watery inside and the masa was between cooked and raw the potatoes was burnt on one half didn't taste or smell like nacatamal and the pork was a little weird. Also bought a Baho and that was nasty there's water underneath the meat, yuca and the maduro was smashed like mashed potatoes no flavor. I don't know but it seems like the way they cook their Baho is they boil the maduro and yuca in water first and the meat probably in some pressure cooker. The Baho is supposed to be cooked in vapor with the banana leaf and i think that the nacatamal is not wrapped tightly and water sips in making clumsy. I ordered a Indio viejo many months ago and it was more of the same and I didn't want to leave a bad review because sometimes you can have an off day but this place is having too many bad day's and their food is extremely inconsistent. You can go to Las Tinajas, Rinconcito Nicaragüense more authentic Nicaragüense food. read more

Great place to go. Their pupusas are the best! Finally found one close to home, Also the place is really clean inside!!!! Would go back again and try other stuff on their menu. read more

I really do enjoy their food. It is my place to go when I need to taste Nicaraguan food. You will have to wait, that's no joke. So go with that in mind and enjoy. read more

If you like waiting an hour for your appetizer and watching other customers who arrived AFTER YOU get their food first-- this is the place for you. If you like Small tables, slow service, and chaotic atmosphere -- by all means, this is your place! Ruined my anniversary special occasion. Thanks for nothing. read more

Food was okay. The waiters service was atrocious. I couldn't even finish my sentence without him walking away. I'd rather go to restaurant familiar for way better food & service. read more

We wanted some food to watch the 49er game Thursday night and decided to try this place instead of our go to place Oye Managua ...... and what a mistake it was. The food was enough for a 12 year old kid and we had to add seasoning cause it didn't have flavor. I will never come here again. read more

I usually just come for there juices, appetizers and dessert. I only gave them 4 stars is because the service is somewhat slow so i call my orders in advance. I ordered: Cebada (barley) con Pina (drink) Tostones (Plantain) con queso (fried cheese) y ensalada (salad) Buñuelos (yuca donuts with sweet syrup & cinnamon) :) read more

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La comida un poco básica en sabor. Comimos pupusas y vigorron. El lugar amplio y limpio. Compramos nacatamales para llevar. Street parking. read more

$20 for rice and beans. Seriously it was ridiculous. It was a carne asada platee not beans plate with a side of steak. The steak was not the star- it was the semi fried cheese. The angle this is in the steak looks thick but it was thin and small- there's more plantains on the plate than steak for it being a "steak" meal. Really disappointed. Steak poorly seasoned with bad seasoning. Would not pay for this plate again. Updating also that the meat was actually not fresh. read more

Al Fin - Latin American Near Me - Daly City, California

Delicious Authentic Nicaragüense food. Love the small little place for takeout. always get the plato vegetariano (plantains, gallo pinto, queso frito and ensalada). The owner is a great cook, his assistants as well. Thank you for having a little piece of Latino food in the neighborhood. read more

Really good Nicaraguan food. Need to add some typical paintings or decor. They close at 7p which makes it hard for dinner time customers.

The food is AMAZING and the service was delightful. Definitely will be bringing mi familia with me next time. Gracias por todo! read more

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Si pudiera poner menos de una Estrella lo pondria, la peor comida que e comido en toda mi Vida y en Los distintos paises que he visitado, me enferme despues de provar la comida de este lugar , muy mala atención por parte de una viejita amargada que Anda de mesera, de todos los lugares para Comer en San Francisco y Daly city este es el peor que pueden visitar , no se lo recomedaria ni al peor enemigo de Alguna persona ,la peor experiencia de mi Vida. De solo pensarlo me dan ganas de Vomitar . MUCHO CUIDADO , AL HOSPITAL FUI A PARAR POR SU COMIDA PODRIDA . si se quieren y cuidan su Salud no visiten este sitio jamas ... nunca , peligro. llamare a salubridad para que Los visiten es asqueroso . read more

First time going here after so many years of seeing it from the outside.... Authentic and great food.. better staff and people. Can't go wrong with anything you order read more

Nicaraguan food reminds me of my childhood. This place is the best in the peninsula. I've come here many times I've never been disappointed. This week I came by and spontaneously ordered food for a at home basketball viewing party, they took our order in stride and everything was truly delicious. read more

My husband and I had the best Nicaraguan food today. My husband had Menudo and I had Chancho Asado, maduros, queso frito, gallo pinto and cabbage salad. The food was absolutely delicious! Believe me, I am never happy with the food I have eaten at other nicaraguan restaurants; why you ask? It's because the women and men in my family have perfected their authentic Nicaraguan cuisine. Al Fin is the best home style nicaraguan food I have ever tasted outside of my home. The Cacao was exactly like my mom used to make. Congratulations to the Chef/Owner Al for having such tasty, delicious food just like mamá and abuelita used to make. We also came home with Nacatamales and rosquillas! Thank you, gracias for your great service! We certainly will be back many times in the future. read more

Rude male servicer, sarcastic always has an attitude. I don't understand how people who lack people skills, and basic customer service have an establishment. It's beyond me. You can find better Nicaraguan food elsewhere and better customer service too. read more

Delicious! The food truly is gourmet Nicaraguan. The service is outstanding, and the prices are fair. The size of the servings are generous, but the food is so delicious that it leaves you wanting for more. read more