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!

Parche in Oakland is such a great place to enjoy an amazing lunch with good company! Everything we…read moreordered was absolutely delicious, from the appetizers to dessert. The crispy pork belly was and definitely a must try! And OMG, the dessert was incredible. I honestly want to go back just for that! The restaurant is spacious and has such a great atmosphere. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. We had such a wonderful time and can't wait to come back again!

We wanted a quick, casual bite at the awkward late Saturday afternoon time. We'd always wanted to…read moretry this spot. We stopped by -- and it was spectacular. It packed the flavor punch of homestlye cooking and would rival more expensive sit-down restaurants. What a gem! We ordered the Venezuelan arepa, birria empanada, mushroom empanada, side Macondo salad, and passion fruit juice. Every dish was fantastic, and I'd easily recommend any of the above. Venezuelan arepa -- the was ridiculously yummy. The perfect balance of creamy, rich avocado sauce with chicken. It was hearty, balanced, and perfectly seasoned. Birria empanada -- this was delicious, rich, and perfect for the particularly chilly late afternoon. Birria on point. If you're craving birria in a delectable, crispy empanada format, you'll be quite happy. Mushroom empanada -- yummy. We love mushroom empanadas and they executed this one well. Macondo side salad -- surprisingly fantastic! Did not expect it to be so tasty. It was only a side dish for the combo, but it held its own among the baked goods. That's how yummy it was. Passion fruit juice -- sweet and relatively thick. They definitely didn't water it down! If you're a fan of passion fruit juice, you'll must try this one. Environment was fast casual. Only drawback was althe comfort level of a few of the dining chairs, which sloped backwards in an awkward way. The bench actually felt more comfortable, so we opted for that. Take out seems easy and common here, so we'll like try that as well in the future. Located on a busy street, but you can almost always find free parking down one of the perpendicular side streets. Looking forward to coming back for a delicious, casual bite!

The empanadas are the star of the show for me. This place is like your aunties cooking inside and…read moreserving the home made food you grew up eating. Not that expensive, hot, and full of flavor. And yo can buy them ala carte if you don't want to spend too much. It's small, no seating but a small bench outside, so it's basically to go only. The ladies are nice inside, and are fast. It's a small little Alameda gem.

Columbian-by-way-of-California fine dining. Part of what makes the restaurant so special is that it…read morewelcomes children and families. On the level, the food warrants 4 stars, but this restaurant is uniquely child-friendly and worth spotlighting for that reason. The 3+ hour tasting menu is an experience to behold. We saw that there is a children's price online, so we included our almost-ten year old in the reservation. Everyone -- the adults in our party as well as the servers -- felt a bit of trepidation when we sat down, but all turned out well. He read a book between courses and watched the food being cooked in the open kitchen. Our party had a lively conversation throughout and the servers -- who were very friendly -- jumped in and out. At one point, we turned around to find a low shelf with Dr. Seuss books, which we learned belonged to the chef when his kids were younger. It felt symbolic of the whole attitude of the place. Regarding the menu, I will briefly say that it was excellent. All dishes were superbly executed, though a couple perhaps needed a bit more imagination. For example, the black garlic and harissa that garnished the lamb felt very "on-trend," rather than something unique to this restaurant. That said, it was delicious and the flavors were well-paired. The children's menu turned out to be identical to the adults' in terms of dishes and proportions. Not everything appealed to our plucky nine year old's palate but he did indeed eat most of what was put in front of him. Mägo makes a welcoming entrée to fine dining for young eaters. I love forward to returning with my family on the future.

My friend brought me here for dinner, and I was really excited to try it. We also got the drink…read morepairing and that was really fun. I really liked the first several courses as they were really fun, creative and beautifully presented. When we got to the proteins, it was honestly quite underwhelming for me. It was almost disappointing. The first protein was a local seabass with a cashew (or walnut?) sauce but the sauce was so incredibly salty that it had a bit of a bite to it so needless to say, got rid of the sauce to eat the fish. Fish was also a bit dry. The next was lamb 2 ways. It was fine but also just a piece of grilled steak on the plate and a merguez sausage stuffed pepper. The stuffed pepper was fun but neither of the these 2 things were mind blowingly good or creative. The lamb plate looked so boring that any home cook can do it. Overall, proteins were a miss for me. My friend got the cheese plate, it was fine but I don't think it's worth the extra add on. It wasn't anything super special. Then the dessert which is usually my favorite part of the meal. First was a roasted strawberry and a milk ice cream dish that was delightful and beautifully presented. The second was a small bite with compressed melon and a financier. The financier was even saltier than that fish. Definitely used salt instead of sugar. Not sure how that was missed but it was probably the most disgusting "dessert" I've eaten at a restaurant. Thus, the 3 stars because it was truly disappointing that the meal ended on a salty note...literally. Service was fine. Wasn't the most outstanding, it feels like some of the staff members didn't know the menu super well and certainly didn't seem confident in telling us what we were eating and drinking. The drinks were really tasty though, got to try a large variety of things I probably wouldn't try on my own. Really wanted to love this place as the dinner started off strong but didn't end well. With the drink pairing on a weekend night, absolutely NOT worth your money.

Great authentic arepas. Please come to Lake Merritt! I have customers lined up but can't find your…read moretruck. You have our support

I was going n for a surprise when I arrived at an evening meeting. Dinner was awesome as well as…read morethe service. We had leftovers and after eating two Arepas... I was glad to see there were leftovers Carolina was willing to part with. My son home from the Navy enjoyed and inhaled what I was willing to share with him. Keeping one for my breakfast tomorrow. This picture doesn't do the food justice. The red sauce had a kick...a blend of four peppers! Caliente!!! My sore throat enjoyed the kick! I could have taken some sauce home to help open my throat and get rid of the itchiness.

Such a Gem in an area full of crap. Food is fantastic! The…read morevibe is fun. Employees are friendly. Back yard area is cute. They allow yo pup to accompany you as long as you sit in the back yard. I totally recommend this establishment.

Cute and funky back area is great for drinks or dinner on a warm day/evening. It's covered so not…read moresure if it might even work when it's cold. The inside consists of a long bar with a handful of tables. Inside or out, you order and pay at the bar with food/drinks brought to your table. We came with friends, expecting just a happy hour drink and apps but ended up staying much longer. We shared chips and guacamole, nachos and a vegan oyster mushroom ceviche. The ceviche was a surprising standout to myself and my friend who is a meat-eater. Chips were perfect with the yummy guac and nachos. Staff informed us in advance of a private party so we had time to sit outside then move inside.

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.

This is my favorite fish taco spot! I love the crispy batter of the fish with the slaw, crema and…read moresalsa! I've had their sandwiches and plates before and they are delicious as well! Their agua frescas are refreshing! I like to mix strawberry with lime or strawberry with mango! Not to mention, the chips and guac is a perfect side option! I see others ordering yuca fries with aji. I think I might give that a try next time!

Kind service, made special exception for me and delicious empanadas! Also they often have live…read moremusic which really brings life to the experience.

I seriously love this place. Every time I go there, I have a blast. From live music on the weekends…read moreto an amazing lomo saltado and any kind of sauce you can imagine, this place is amazing. Their flan is to die for, and the owner is pretty nice. Now, the only gripes that I have with this place are: - Sometimes there are certain staff members that are less than friendly. If it wasn't for the amazing food and the integrity I've known the owner to have, that would have completely ruined my experience. - I don't know what it is, but sometimes it takes a little longer to get my order, so I wouldn't come here if you're absolutely starving. - Lastly, I wish I could place an order on the phone. It would save a lot of time. Overall, though, this place still deserves a 5 star because the food is absolutely amazing, and the vibes make you feel amazing.

This place is seriously a hidden gem. If you're looking for real, homemade Guatemalan food, this is…read moreit. I tried the pepián and it was packed with flavor -- rich, comforting, and clearly made from scratch. The handmade tortillas were a standout (you can taste the difference), and the beans were super creamy and well-seasoned. I also got a shuco and wow... easily one of the best I've had in the Bay Area. The vibe is cozy and rustic, not fancy but very welcoming -- feels like you're eating at someone's home. Service was friendly and genuine, which made the whole experience even better. Portions are generous and prices are very reasonable for San Francisco. Definitely coming back to try more from the menu. Highly recommend if you want something different and authentic.

Antigua Guatemala Restaurant offers a simple menu with traditional Gautemalan breakfast and…read morelunch/dinner dishes. If you're looking for some good comfort food in a very chill environment, this is it! Two of us opted for the Pepian de Gallina, a delicious chicken stew with vegetables in a mildly spiced brown gravy. It was served with seasoned rice and two freshly made, delicious tortillas. One person made a meal out of side dishes that were quite good including a tamal Colorado and cooked corn on the cob with a drizzle of mayo, mustard, catsup, and cheese. For dessert we tried the platanos in mole sauce. This was new for us as we've only eaten chicken mole. The sauce was largely the same and mildly sweet. The people are friendly and very laid back. And the music is very mellow and nice.

My first arepa and cachapas experience! We came here on a Sunday around 5pm and it's empty. The…read moreplace didn't seem to have lights on when we were there and we decided it's more pleasant to get it to-go and eat at Dolores park. I liked the cachapas with pulled pork so much more than the arepa with shredded beef. The pulled pork portion was huge and very juicey and delicious! The combination of sweet corn and savory pork was incredible. It's a bit weird though there are was half an uncut avocado just sitting inside the sweet corn crepe. The salad that came was also fresh, and I enjoyed the all the sauces that came with it. The white arepa we had was dry and uninteresting. I liked the plantains and the beef fillings too but the cachapas just couldn't beat. When we asked for to-go they put it in a brown bag. They didn't include any utensils so I suggest getting them if you want to eat somewhere else.

Don't ever DoorDash from this place: - Completely missed my…read moreorder: the arepa trio did not come with avocado or tomatoes. - Coconut Drink: it came leaking and the label was completely removed. The drink was also not the right one. - Everything came cold - The arepa shell was soggy as hell - Requested additional sauce did not arrive What a shame for an arepera. Do better please.

Quality food and awesome friendly service. This Food Truck offers amazing large portions of South…read moreAmerican street snacks. Duban Lopez was so gracious and cheerful explaining this new cuisine. It was an original feast and a carb plus for beer drinkers. Eye appeal and quality were tops. Check their daily locations on their sight around the Bay Area. Bakatta.com on Web Bakatta.SF on Instagram 900 Ave D, San Francisco, CA Phone: 707-742-3889

First time trying this food truck at the Blue Ocean Brewing. User-friendly order kiosks. Foods…read moreare tasty, I like the crunchy plantain. I would like it more if my catira wrap is soft, just my personal preference. Next time, I will try the yuca fries and chicken empanada.