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    El Nuevo Frutilandia

    3.9 (477 reviews)

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    Good for kids

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    *Ceviche Mixto
    Danielle L.

    There seem to be so many hidden gems on 24th. When my friend found out that this restaurant was featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, we knew we had to try it out. We ordered: * Ceviche Mixto: a refreshing starter with shrimp, fish, and a mango and jicama salsa. We ordered the taro chips on the side (+$3.50). * Tostones: crispy, smashed, and fried green plantains. They were SO crispy and the garlic sauce on the side added a nice flavor addition. * Lechon Horneado: roasted pork marinated in a garlic, achiote seasoning blend. We swapped the white rice with arroz con gandules (+$2.50). When we initially arrived at the restaurant around 7 pm on a Thursday evening, there was no one else inside, and it took a while for the server to recognize us. But he quickly came over once he realized and was friendly, recommending the main dish for us when we couldn't decide. I'd come back here just for the experience of the food alone - it was delicious!

    Mofongo! Nice and crispy which I don't think I have had it so good.
    Jaime S.

    Staying in San Francisco each and every Black Friday weekend. Took the Bart from Powell St. and got off on 24th St. This is my go to spot for my mofongo and arroz con gandules.

    *Empanadas de Verduras Veggies   @hybrideater
    Zach H.

    Great food! Alright service. They were participating in restaurant week so I thought I'd give it a go. The vegetable empanadas with pink sauce was quite yummy. Really enjoyed the chicken special dish they had. Chocolate cake came from some pink box lol. Lord knows where they got that from...

    FRUTILANDIA COMBINATION PLATTER
    Sheila P.

    I got the Frutilandia combo plate and it was sooooo good! Everything was freshly made and tasting. All veggie too! It includes sweet plantains, green plantains (tostones), yucca fries, taro chips, and an empanada of your choice. I had never tried their sauces before, but I loved them! One is a garlic citrus sauce (mojo de ajo) and it was my favorite! The other was a sriracha spicy cream sauce. Both complimented the food very well. Next time I'd like to try their mofongo (veggie) since it was on the Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives show.

    *Vanilla Caramel Flan
    Jordan W.

    I discovered this restaurant during Black Restaurant Week and I am so glad that I did! While el Nuevo Fruitlandia has an unassuming appearance, the looks and flavors of each dish are quite the opposite -- bold and beautiful. We started with the veggie mofongo and yuca frito. The garlic, onions, and peppers gave the mofongo a predominantly savory flavor but it had a lovely sweet undertone from the plantains. The flavors were rich and comforting. The fried plantains offered a subtle crunch while the interior was soft and chewy. Absolutely delicious. The yucca frito was a bit dry, but the flavors were right. The citrusy dipping sauce had a great flavor, but was very liquidy and took away from the crunch of the fried exterior. If I were to do it again, I'd pass on the yucca frito. The Ropa Vieja exemplified Caribbean flavors. It was not spicy, but was incredibly well spiced. The dish was almost stew-like and sat upon a brothy, tomato-y, pool. The braised, shredded, steak was succulent and tender. The meal was very meat heavy -- not a bad thing, just something to know before ordering. Oh my gosh the flan. Absolute perfection. The caramelized top was spot on and the texture was unbeatable. It was one of the best pieces of flan I've ever had.

    Yih R.

    The food was good, but I am not satisfied with the entire experience. We were going to use 10% Yelp coupon I got when I checked in, the waiter told me she doesn't know how to add that, so basically you need to pat the full amount. I was like WHAT??? My friend who was treating us dinner said it was fine. He paid and tipped well. Then we ordered some food to go. They messed up the order and mixed beef and vegetarian fried dumplings ( I forget what it is called). The waiter who doesn't know how to apply the coupon apologized several times, BUT the other lady was so impolite, and kept say that's why we don't do mixed. Anyway, the food is fine, but the experience is not.

    Empanadas and alcapurria
    Manuel G.

    Great mofongo and arroz con Gandules today! I like the quality of their food. I even more enjoy how their food is not greasy like so many other Puerto Rican restaurants I have visited. I'll come back on the regular!

    glorie i.

    OMG!!!!!!!! Luckily, my boys were visiting the bay area from Chicago! They chose this EPIC restaurant! EVERYTHING we ordered was beyond delicious! The sauces make the dish! EMPANADAS!!!! We tried ground beef,chicken and vegetable! I LOVED the veggie empanada! Light,NOT GREASY at all!!!! We tried a caraf of Rose' with papaya added...so perfectly paired with the meal! We ordered and shared a cerveice(sp)..I could have eaten a gallon! Sooo fresh, with jicama!!!! Bright,clean and stellar... Main entre'.. We ordered a shrimp,pork and beef plate and shared!!!! The Cuban/Puerto Rican rice ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! We left fat and happy! No room for the delicious desserts! I will make a point to return!!!!! Excellent service in a small,clean environment! Parking right in front! Metered!

    Dianna H.

    This is a cute neighorhood spot in the Mission with a lot of Puerto Rican and Cuban flavor for decoration. Clearly the owners have a lot of pride in their culture which is great! My friend and I made a reservation for Friday night at 7 pm two days earlier, but we really didn't need it as it was mostly empty when we arrived and was never too full the entire time we were there. We started with a carafe of their rose guava sangria ($22), enough for about 2 glasses per person. I didn't really taste the guava but it was good sangria. I just wish the diced apple pieces didn't all float at the top of the carafe. My friend poured first and she got all of the apple pieces which just sat floating in her glass as she didn't want it. We shared the picadillo (i.e. Cuban ground beef) empanadas for $9 and these were delicious. A great start to the meal. However, the rest of my meal was quite disappointing. They have three house specialties, and after reading raving reviews about their lechon horneado ($16.50) on Yelp, I decided to try that. It's a Puerto Rican dish with slow roasted pork marinated in garlic and pineapple, served with arroz con gandules (Puerto Rican rice). I don't know if they were having an off night but my lechon was really dry and bland. The top layers of the lechon already didn't have much flavor, and by the time I got to the bottom half, it was completely bland. I hate dry meat and had a really hard time getting through even half of the dish. I almost never leave food on my plate (always try to take it home if I can't finish), but I could only finish half and didn't have the heart to bring the rest home. My friend took a bite and agreed. She got the mofongo and really enjoyed that though.

    Tostones
    Karol N.

    Jessica greeted us and served our table with a big smile and great recommendations; great customer service! The Mofongo con Lechón was delicious, the meat was so tender and I haven't tasted a Mofongo that good since my trip to Puerto Rico in June. My kiddo had the arroz con pollo and she couldn't stop mentioning how amazing it was, she's normally a picky eater, not this time, too good to pass up. Great Service + Delicious food = Definitely going back!

    Cuban Mango Salad
    Olivia P.

    *short review but I'll be updating when I eat here again* Got delivery via yelp on a Friday night. They had a cool looking storefront and awesome menu so my friends and I made a spontaneous choice to eat here (also we love cuban food!). We ordered the mango salad, plantains, chile relleno with mixed veggie filling, and their tres leches cake. Order was ready in under 30 minutes. When we picked it up we were informed by the very polite person working that they had to make some changes to the salad due to a shortage. It was all handled really well and I appreciated the clarity. As for the food itself, it all looked really good and was pretty tasty. The tres leches cake was a hit and the plantains were good, though I didn't really get any of the kahlua flavor and they were a little underripe. Chile relleno was also good but the rice (which is supposed to be just plain white rice) was odd and not like typical white rice. A bit confusing there. In any case will definitely going back to try other classic dishes like the ropa vieja and mofongo, as well as their super tasty sounding sangria!

    *Tostones - Savory Green Plantains, *Yuca Frita Fries, *Veggie Mofongo Plate
    Kai B.

    First off, I travel the world trying new foods and cuisines . I love the fact that the restaurant is family owned and operated, but the food was not tasty nor was it flavorful. For starters, my order was made incorrectly twice. The Puerto Rican rice was dry, overcooked, and lacked flavor. The sauce used for the tostones and yucca fries fries was just sour and tasted like Italian salad dressing. I did enjoy the yucca frita fries, but unfortunately not enough to bring me back to this restaurant.

    Chewy flavorless "ropa vieja"... just an insult

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    We decided to come here on a Friday evening, and the vibe was great from start to finish. The décor…read morewas beautiful and full of interesting details, making it fun to take everything in while deciding what to order. We started with two cocktails: the Mango Tango and the Copa Copa Havana. We weren't huge fans of either at first, nit after a couple sips they definitely did the trick. For our meal, we ordered the ropa vieja, lechón Cubano, pan de bono, and yuca frita. Every single dish was a 10/10. Everything was incredibly flavorful, perfectly prepared, and the portions were generous, so don't be surprised if you leave with a to-go box. I can't wait to come back. From the unique décor and delicious food to the warm, attentive service from the waitresses, this place delivered all around. Definitely 10s across the board!

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    Cute little café. Fresh delicious, hot food. Great service, friendly, attentive, kind and engaging…read more We went on a Saturday morning and it just kept getting busier and busier, but that didn't change the service. Going back soon!!

    I don't like leaving negative reviews, and this has nothing to do with the food. The food was…read moreexcellent; very tasty and well prepared. Five stars for that.The service however was deplorable. I would say this was possibly the worst service I have ever received. It started with a very unwelcoming greeting. My friend was wearing a back brace, and after we were seated, the two young men who were serving and greeting spent the next 15 minutes laughing at him and us. We got water and no napkins or silverware. The waiter (same one who greeted us) took our order, never once smiling, even though he was laughing with his co-worker minutes before. My friends wanted a diet coke. He said they didn't have any but would check. 15 minutes later, he yelled at us, "we don't got no diet coke." We finally got our food and silverware, although he didn't want to give me any because I had a burrito. As I mentioned previously, the food was outstanding. Our server never returned to refill water or ask if there was anything we needed or wanted. He completely disappeared and his co-worker didn't seem to care about us either. When it was time to go, it took several minutes to flag someone down to get our check and a box for the food. After 3 reminders about the box, the server gave my friend a small box that obviously couldn't fit the food, then seemed annoyed and brought him a bigger box. Paying the bill was another fiasco, as we were each charged individually and the server was completely confused. I want to give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt. Maybe these young guys were filling in on a Friday. That still doesn't excuse the horrific service. Train your people in basic manners and treating customers if you choose to have them serving.

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