Had a great dinner at Parche! The Tumaco Ceviche was fresh, with a nice touch of sweet drop…read morepeppers. Our favorite was the Empanada de Ajiaco--filling, perfectly crusted, and served with delicious jalapeño cilantro aioli. The Patacones were good, though the beef, onion marmalade, and tropical salsa were a bit sweet for my taste. The Cacao Nariño dessert was amazing, especially with our Carajillos and Espresso Martinis. Friendly service, quick food, and a fun meal overall!

I came here on Wednesday as a party of 4. Although it was a weekday, it was already packed with a…read moreline! Fortunately, we had a reservation and were seated quickly. We ordered the EMPANADA DE AJIACO, SWEET PLANTAIN 'GNOCCHI', AREPA DE LAS MONAS, CHICHARRÓN CRISPETAS, and the ALTIPLANO BIRD. The empanadas were delicious - crispy crust, juicy chicken, and tangy salsa. The "gnocchi" was interesting as I was skeptical of the vegan sausage. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how "realistic" it was. I wasn't a huge fan of the chicharrons because it had a semi-strong taste that wasn't my preference. I was a fan of the arepa de las monas! We all shared the altiplano bird which I thought was good. It was roasted well with maintaining juiciness and flavor. However, I'm not sure if it was worth nearly $40. Overall, this was an interesting dining experience as I've never had Colombian food before and would go occasionally with costs in mind.

While I was in Oakland, I finally got the chance to try the Oakland LIMÓN! I absolutely LOVE the…read moreLIMÓN in San Francisco... it's literally one of my favorite restaurants! So when I found out there was one in Oakland, I had to go try it! When we got there, we were greeted and seated really quickly, which was a plus! I ordered a cup of their sangria, and of course, it was delicious. Anytime I come to LIMÓN, the sangria is a MUST! Normally, my partner and I get a pitcher to share, but this time I just got a cup, and it was still so refreshing and good. We ordered the Saltado de Pollo, which was good, but I have to say, I still think the original Lomo Saltado with beef is WAY better! We also got the truffle mac & cheese, and it was delicious. It wasn't too creamy or too dry.., it was just perfectly cheesy! The Chicharrón de Pollo was SO good! The chicken had a really good crunch, and it comes with this delicious lemonade sauce that you dip the chicken into. Definitely a must try! One thing I really love about LIMÓN is how fast everything comes out. If you're hungry, this is definitely a great spot because your food comes out quickly, fresh, and delicious! The staff was also really kind and helpful. There's plenty of seating and a beautiful bar if you want to come in for a drink and some food. It's a great spot for lunch, dinner, or even a date night! Overall, I had another great experience at LIMÓN, and the Oakland location did not disappoint! I'll definitely be back!

Not going to lie, having Limon right underneath my building is dangerous. This hands down is one of…read morethe best restaurants in the east bay because it offers delicious food, amazing service, and has a nice size interior. I've been here for happy hour, which has a bunch of great small plate and drink options. This time I came for dinner and tried the mixto rocoto with red snapper, calamari, shrimp, and porteno leche de tigre. I love the acidity in the dish to the point where I wanted to drink the entire sauce by the end of it. Also tried the half chicken that came with a side of fries and salad. Probably one of the best rotisseries I had. If you're here for drinks definitely try the pisco sour. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

Pupusas were undercooked I ordered revueltas but it was more like 99% cheese 1% chicharrón…read more Flavors it's good but quality it's the worst plus overpriced I will definitely try somewhere else for pupusas

great, affordable spot for a quick breakfast. it was very populated so i must be new to learning…read moreabout this restaurant. the owner is very friendly and interacted with all patrons which is a nice, familial touch. definitely a casual place to grab some breakfast or lunch, especially if you're in the mood for Salvadoran food.

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.

My family of 25 guests enjoyed the banquet space at Bocanova. Our three course meal was excellent…read morein so many ways! Laura and Mary provided excellent attentive service. The food, served family style, included a delicious salad; followed by a main course including a delicate fish that was out of this world, a tender beef that melted in the mouth, roasted potatoes, and Brussel sprouts; capped off with a desert of sweet treats. Thank you Martín for the lovely experience.

I reached out to the restaurant to book a lunch for a work meeting - we were staying nearby and…read morewanted to have lunch offsite. The staff member who called me notified me that I could reach Martin with having our pre-orders ready because we were on a schedule and wanted to make sure we didn't waste time with people deciding and finally ordering. I emailed the orders a week in advance, and Martin and his team were in touch to confirm our table and presence as they were going to start firing the orders ten minutes before our arrival. Our party of 12 was seated promptly and attended to very well. The orders came out and I was able to direct them to the person who ordered. I even ordered too much for the table in french fries, and they were able to get them to another table and remove them from our tab. I was so grateful as they could have easily refused as they were part of our pre-order and ready to go. They were so prompt that we had an extra 20 minutes before we needed to reconvene our meeting. Everyone enjoyed their meals and I think the team here did above and beyond. The staff was pleasant, receptive and prompt. I would definitely recommend Bocanova for your event.

Don't come eat here. The owner is bitter and rude. She has a crazy rule that everyone that dines in…read morehas to order a minimum of 2 pupusas even toddlers. Ridiculous Save your money and go where you are appreciated

Best pupusas I have ever had personally. I am not Salvadoran but had my fair amount of pupusas. I…read morethink the size of the pupusas are big and I get full with two. They taste really good and not greasy or anything like that and they taste fresh.

The food is always good here. But today it was beyond great. The papas bravas are absolutely…read moredelicious . Also the short rib Benedict The arepa instead of the English muffin is genius. Kudos to the chef . Service was good everybody is friendly and helpful. And the place is beautiful.always clean Beautiful paintings and furniture. I wish the coffee cups were little more bigger My wife and I drink a lot of coffee and we feel bad for the waiters. They have to refill it like six times at least. Overall a great place to enjoy delicious food with your loved ones

It was our first time to dine at Casa del Toro Wonderful Dining Experience at Casa del Toro!…read moreMy wife and I had a fantastic dinner at Casa del Toro in Hayward! From the moment we arrived, everything was excellent. The food was fantastic, the ambience was beautiful, the drinks were spot on, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. We started with the Trio Ceviche, which was delicious and beautifully presented. My wife had the Paella, and I ordered the Short Ribs--both were absolutely fantastic. Everything was plated beautifully and served quickly without feeling rushed. We also had the pleasure of meeting Miriam, the restaurant manager, who went above and beyond to take care of us. Her warm hospitality really made our evening special and turned a great dinner into a wonderful overall experience. We're already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the delicious dishes on the menu. Casa del Toro is definitely one of our new go-to places to dine! Highly recommended!

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!

This is a very hole in the wall mom and pop shop that I drive by and if you blink, you'll miss it…read more There's street parking around but if you don't mind crossing the street, there's parking around Walgreens. It's a pretty small spot but well worth it. You can order from the window or you can sit, look at the menu and then wait. The food takes time to come out but that is because everything is made fresh and to order. I cannot begin to describe how worth it the wait was. We got horchata to sip on while we talked and were kept in good company until we got empanadas, yucas and finally, our pupusas. All I can say it, everything was delicious and made with love. I do wish they have more support but they seem to be doing well since they've been at the spot forever. All I can say is I was speechless once the food came out because I was just eating.

The food was amazing at decent prices. My friend asked for her tortillas to be fried and they did…read moreit for her without trouble. Everything tasted so good and the pupusas were delicious.

Excellent service, great food and friendly environment. I have dined here several times and never…read morebeen disappointed.

Zenti Bistro deserves every bit of the hype. The customer service was genuinely awesome--staff were…read morewelcoming, attentive, and made the whole experience feel easy from start to finish. The food was incredibly flavorful, with standout seasoning and great balance in every bite. Presentation was on point too; everything looked as good as it tasted. The restaurant itself is also very clean and well-kept, which adds to the overall vibe. I'm already planning my next visit--I'll be coming back for lunch again soon.