Went to the pop-up at Temescal Brewing and got two street tacos (chicken tinga and asado) and a quesataco (pork). The wait was significant, but they were super upfront about that, which I appreciated. The chicken tinga was the standout - super tasty! The pork was also really nice, but be warned, the quesataco is rich and filling. I couldn't quite make it. The asado was nice, but basic. Overall, very solid! read more

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This vendor can be found at different locations throughout the bay area, including Birdhaus Beer Garden in Union City and Mid-Week Mercado at Salesforce Plaza in SF. They post their calendar on social media at the beginning of each month so you can view where to find them, however it's not always accurate so beware if you are expecting them to be at a specific event. I visited their food stand at Temescal Brewing in Oakland this past Sunday. It was easy to order for takeout at the self-order kiosk, but they also had QR codes at each of the tables in the brewery's outdoor beer garden to conveniently place orders. Staff was friendly, and my order was ready in just 10 minutes, packed neatly with napkins and utensils included without me having to ask. I got the crispy quesatacos with kalua pork, keto style. I was a bit disappointed as the entire taco including the kalua pork filling was dry and not cheesy at all despite the crispy cheese shell. The sauces that came on the side didn't help. Perhaps it was slightly overcooked or maybe just the keto version is this dry, but that's unfortunate since it actually costs more to get it this way. It wasn't terrible, but I didn't feel it was worth a pricey ten bucks apiece. read more

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Was nice to see a little fusion at Mercado Wednesdays at the Salesforce Tower. Though the fusion is basically Hawaiian kalua pork in place of more traditional slow cooked pork. Adds a nice earthy smoky flavor. Crispy Quesatacos - Kalua Pork: Really appreciated this fusion. The viral crispy cheese taco, overflowing with crispy cheese well past the edges, meets the smoky Hawaiian slow cooked pork. Much more flavorful than carnitas! There was salsa for dipping sauces, but kinda wished they had consommé instead. Crispy Quesatacos - Chicken Tinga: Not really fusion. Still tasted great with marinated tender Mexican chicken against the crispy cheese. Fusion Pupusa - Kalua Pork & Cheese: More fusion, thanks to the smoky Hawaiian pork mixed with cheese in a Salvadorean pupusa. Also, nice tangy and crunchy curtido to pair with this. Not as memorable as the quesataco, but still nice Fusion Pupusa - Cheese & Jalapeño: Didn't seem like fusion, since I've seen this flavor are regular Salvadorean restaurants. Was still yummy. read more

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Delicious!!! The pupusas taste fresh and are beautifully cheese. I have never had a quesataco and it was incredible! The slaws that come with the items add some freshness! It was such a fun pop-up with a super kind staff and delicious food! I can't wait until the pop-up comes closer to home! read more

They are located at the outdoor location near/next to Birdhaus garden. They are in a shared space and my friend and I came to chill and drink. She ordered food and I got drinks. She shared with me for us to snack on while drinking and I must say that the Kalua papusa was so good!! The fries my friend ordered couldn't be made that day due to their fry machine acting up but Tracy was so kind to bring us something different to try and was even sweet to send $$ back for the fries order. I complimented her on how delicious everything was and asked for another she didn't charge us for it but I did hand her some cash because she was so sweet bringing the food to where we were sitting. They are available for catering and I would highly suggest them Prices are definitely affordable and for the amount and service well worth it. I'm not always in this location but when I come visit my friend I will for sure come by again. Parking is a bit hectic due to it being on a busy street with other locations to check out but definitely make a stop here first I believe the Kalua papusa was limited so when I come again I'll be trying something new and can't wait till next time!! read more

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My wife said 5 stars. I gave them 4 stars. My daughter said 4 as she felt it was very oily. 13/3 = 4.33 stars. Sorry, I rounded down to 4, but I can see on my next visit it becoming a 5 star visit. Quality/Quantity - The food was good, a Latin fusion. The service was entertaining... Sorry, this is probably one of my least descriptive reviews, as I was probably too focused on my delicious beers... Crispy Quesatacos - So good, I mean so good!! Pupusas - Just okay. Pupusa Bombs - Just okay. The green sauce is really spicy, just the way I like it. The red sauce was just okay. Atmosphere - Pop up. At the local brewery, beer garden. A few tables indoors, but plenty of space at the beer garden. Single clean unisex restroom. Plenty of street parking but of course we got here at 3pm.. Service - The team was extremely happy... They were gossiping non stop, not in a negative way. 2-3 team members. Price - $33 + ???? My wife or daughter paid, I think my mind was still in the beer garden drinking my double IPAs... Overall reasonably priced for what we got, but I was really on a liquid diet this night, lol. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your successes with your pop up model at so many different breweries. read more

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Mama's Papas pops up every Sunday 11:30-4:30 @Birdhaus. Their station located at the right of the entrance. A standing sign shows the menu. Offerings (Latino Fusion): fusion pupusas, crispy quesatacos, pupusa bombs, island sliders, fries. Ordered. Pd. Food ready in 10ish minutes. Bites: Hawaianas (Kalua Pork & Cheese) with pineapple curtido (6) -masa crust moist not firm as traditional pupusas. Kalua pork vibrant, juicy. cheese melty bland. Crust breaks easily, melting away as a feature, revealing bold flavas within. Jalepeno & Queso with pineapple curtido (6) jalepeno spiceness shone thru "thin" pupusa transparency. Queso bland. Curtido complimented Not overpowering pupusa. Pineapple bits & flava very subtle. 4.5 stars delightful pupusas. Both had same flava profile. Should have skipped jalepeno one & ordered a quesataco. Only decor was the hanging signage in the background. Prompt, courteous, efficient service. Bites individually cooked to order. read more

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| GET. EVERY. SINGLE. THING. If you see this pop-up at Public Works (or anywhere else in SF), stop what you are doing and get in line. I was here for an art show last night, but honestly? The food ended up being the masterpiece. We essentially tried to defeat the menu and the menu won. 10/10, no notes. The Highlights: Hawaiian Sliders: Absolutely bomb. The perfect balance of sweet and savory. I'm still thinking about them 24 hours later. Crispy Quesatacos with Chicken Tinga: Perfectly seasoned, juicy, and packed with flavor. It's hard to find chicken Tinga in a crispy Quesataco this authentic in a pop-up setting, but they nailed it flavor bomb Pupusas & Tacos: My friend and I went in on these and they did not disappoint. The pupusa was thick, cheesy, and had that perfect crisp on the outside. The Verdict: There wasn't a single miss on the menu. I even grabbed an extra haul to take home to my husband--usually, "to-go" food loses its soul on the car ride home, but he was obsessed. I'm already checking their schedule to see where they'll be next. If you want to eat the best food in San Francisco right now, this is it. read more

Amazing food. I had the quesadilla with pork and it was so good. I Laos has a street taco and very good as well. Friendly service. I'm definitely coming back. read more

Mamas Papas never misses! I've tried everything on her menu so it's hard to decide what's my favorite. She is a pop up vendor and rotates her menu occasionally . If you get a chance to try one of her specials I promise you will be back for more . This Latin women owned business can be found all over the Bay Area. Follow her instagram to catch where she will be next ! Message for the chef - Thank you for bringing Latin fusion food to this side of the bay. Every time I've come out to support your business you are always killin it! Can't wait to see you at future events ! read more

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Wow. 10/10. I am a huge fan of papusas and have had as many as I can find throughout the Bay Area. The kalua pork and cheese papusa is special. One of the best I've ever had, if not the best. Couldn't recommend it more, and awesome people is the icing on the cake. Highly recommend read more

Great food! Reasonably priced Red salsa can be a tad more spicy! Green salsa was my favorite! Can't wait for them to come back to Birdhaus Beer & Garden read more

Mama’s Papas - Top: Crispy QuesaTaco Right: Pupusa Ball Bottom: Carne Asada Street Tacos Left: Jalapeño Cheese Pupusa - Latin American Near Me

The food here is amazing! They have a physical location at Birdhaus for a few months, and it's highly worth your time to stop by. I popped in just to try out a new place, and I already know I'll be coming back. The kalua pork quesataco is incredible. Unlike most kalua pork dishes I've had at other places, this pork was tender, juicy, flavorful. It's 100% a must-try! read more

Really charming place with fantastic food and very friendly service. The Latin-Pacific food fusion is perfectly balanced . The pupusas are flavorful and the curtido is to die for. The nachos were cheesy and full of taste. Highly recommended! Don't miss this spot, I think we have found our place for pupusas, tacos and nachos. read more

I have been familiar with Mama's Papas, but I could never catch them at a popup in time. Luckily, I saw one near me and went for it! Birdhaus in Union City is one of their popups. Follow their Instagram, _mamaspapas_ , for their current events and popup locations. Mama's Papas offers Latin/Hawaiian fusion dishes. When arriving at Birdhaus, I went right when they opened (at 11am), since they so get busy. No lines were formed. Some to the menu items I wanted to try weren't available, but I was able to knock some off my "to try" list! The items that I ordered were: - Kalua Pork Quesotacos - Kalua Pork Bombs Since they were just setting up for the day, my order took some time to prepare. Once everything was done, the food was piping hot! Tracie and Juan were very friendly and accommodating. My orders didn't disappoint! The Kalua Pork Quesotacos were crispy and the pork was tender. Paired with the pineapple hot sauce and slaw, very flavorful and delicious! The kalua pork bombs were very tasty as well. Very cheesy and full of meat. If you haven't tried Mama's Papas yet, I suggest you should when you're nearby their popups! read more

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Super delicious. I came across this place visiting Dale and had to try it out. Owners are super friendly and welcoming. Had a great first interaction. I have been back 3 times in the past month, it's that good. Quesataco are the ones to try. I am obsessed with the pork queso tacos with the pineapple salsa. Oddly enough I typically don't do al pastor at other spots with pineapple but something about Mamapapas concoction that makes me come back for more. The taco is packed with flavor and meat. I can eat one and be super satisfied. I got the chicken for my BF and he said he really liked that one as well. it must be fire because my last 2 visits the chicken has since been sold out. Coworker ordered pupusas and let me try. They were also delicious. Will be coming back to try more options since the menu changes from time to time. If you see them, give them a try and thank me later!!!! read more

Mama’s Papas - Pork quesataco....bomb - Latin American Near Me

We had these at a food stand at an event Birdhaus was hosting back in the spring. Everything here was delicious: the potato beef balls, mac n cheese balls, the quesatacos with salsa, and even the fruit coleslaw! The food is a mix of Latin and Hawaiian fusion. It looks like they pop up in East Bay, but I'm not sure where, so will definitely stop by the next time I see them! No website, but apparently they have an Instagram @_mamaspapas_ to follow any pop-up events they'll be at. read more

Trace has always and is still making the best fusion dishes. I haven't tried anything I didn't like. And now Mamas Papas is inside cooking in the Birdhaus kitchen. They're doing big thangs. Get out here and check them out! read more

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The food was great and they are just nice people. The tomatillo salsa was the best I've ever had.

we ordered papas rellenas (fried potato balls) with chicken adobo, queso&jalapeno pupusas, and plantain chips. Everything we ordered was incredibly delicious, and we even went back to place another order but they were sold out of the fried potato balls by then. I really have to stress that the fried potato balls were especially noteworthy, and the pupusas are to die for. Could not recommend this pop up more!! All of the food is excellently made, you will not be disappointed. If you see this pop up near you, VISIT!! read more

I've called many times, and even showed up to their location which is hella random ... any ways they claim to have a lot more variety than they do in person. There were zero vegan options. I hauled myself to some location for nothing, really sucked that they don't honor what they claim online. I've given up on it. read more

An hour and 20 mins for fries and two tacos. Also, by the time they called my ordered they said they said they were out of fries. No offer to refund and until we asked then they said ok we can get you the fries. Another 10 mins for fries. read more

Y'all need to support and enjoy what they offer. They were at Blue Oak brewery and were amazing! I had the street tacos, all 3 versions, and each was better than the one before! So amazing. Check them out!!! read more

If you have the chance to be in Tracie's presence and try her food you're in luck. I had the quesatacos, deep fried Mac, and papas rellenas. Out of teeehn? Issa TEHNNN go get ya some before I eat them all!! read more

Mamas Papas make the best pupusas I've ever had in my whole entire life! Highly recommended!!! A++++++++

Not only is the food bomb, the service is amazing! I always try to catch them at their Birdhaus or Fremont events, and they never disappoint! I'm really picky about my Mac and Cheese balls - I've had some really terrible ones, but THANKFULLY I've come across the best of the best (: I would definitely recommend everything and anything on their menu. I love how they add new things to the rotation every now and then, but you can never go wrong with their quesataco combos! read more

Mama’s Papas - Quesatacos - Kalua Pork and Chicken Classic Mac and Cheese Balls - Latin American Near Me

Delicious pupusas with an amazing and unique flavor profile! The owner mixes Hawaiian and Latin flavors so seamlessly, it's like they were meant to be together! The salsas she offers are a mix of sweet and spicy and help enhance and blend the flavors. I tried them when they were a pop up and now they have a dedicated storefront in Union City, well deserved They are in collaboration with the Birdhaus beer garden so you can always pair your food with some delicious beverages and make a night of it! read more

Saw someone mention them on yelp and I am so glad I stopped by today. We kahlua pupusitas and loco moco Fries.....so so good. The pork was so good read more

Ordered street tacos and a kalua papusa for dine in. Spacious outdoor seating with indoor dining area. Service was kind and not too busy for a weekend! Worth it to support local pop-ups! read more

The pork is to die for. The cheese stretch on the Pupusas's is picture perfect. the staff is super friendly. This place is just a vibe Definitely gonna be my new go to read more

Hubby and I had a day date in SF and went to a car show and I wanted to go to a pop-up to support my friend Zuli ( her review is coming up) she was doing a pop-up at Harmonic Brewery from the moment we drove up the vibe was great but we were starving I am the adventurous one out of the two of us so I went with Mama's I had the Kalua pork quesatacos with the curtido and salsa let me tell you I barely spoke lol the whole time my husband was talking I was devouring as if I had never eaten before in my life they were so good, not dry the curtido was different but hella good if you ever see them at a farmer's market, a pop-up anywhere make a stop trust me they are DELICIOUS read more

Really tasty and good sized mac'n'cheese balls. 6 for $33. I thought the kalua pork quesotacos were done very well too. But son thought it was too salty (i think it's cuz he's used to our plain home cooking). Shortest line at Newark Days Carnival area, so well worth the shorter wait. Guys working the booth were friendly too. read more

Mama’s Papas - Cheesey mac'n'cheese balls. Perfect crunch. - Latin American Near Me

The best pupusas and mac and cheese balls you'll ever eat! I first found Mama's Papas during the pandemic on instagram and would stop by to grab her vegetarian quesabirria and it was always so amazing and fresh. It's been a few years and I saw she had a pop up in South San Francisco and decided to drive down to go try her other menu items and it was so amazing. The best pupusas ever! Everything was so fresh and made to order, I am very impressed with how far this business has come, impressed but not shocked at all since the food is so good! 10/10 would recommend. read more

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Incredible Papusas! La Bamba has been the Papusa king for so long but Mamas @ Papas now have the best around!

Great food, friendly owner, fast service, elegantly simple ambiance. Now that all the recommended topics have been fulfilled, let's chat food. Omfg the food is bomb! The pupusas were packed with flavor and full of meat. My wife even loved the pupusa the next day. The pickled veggies (which makes or breaks the pupusa) was so delicious, I wish I could buy it in a jar and bring it home with me. I'd tuck it in so safely in my trunk and carefully place it into my fridge at eye level so I never forget I have it. I'd fight off the fridge intruders that will surely see the jar and ask for a taste, heck no! damn kids... Give this place a go and try it out. The owner is super friendly and grew up in the islands so she has that Kalua pork on lock. Highly recommended! read more

Such a fun concept. Garlic shrimp tacos were great! Cheese pull on the pupusas was on point.

Mamas Papas is a Latina owned business that sells a spread of Latin Hawaiian fusion food. I was able to try their Crispy Kalua Pork Quesataco along with their Mac and Cheese Balls (Kalua Pork, Original, Hot Cheeto). The star of the show was defiantly the Kalua Pork Mac and Cheese Ball . It was very flavorful and the mac was perfect. You can also taste the kalua pork really well in both the mac and cheese ball and the quesataco! *They offer so many vegan options!! *They also offer Pupusitas with many different fillings. I'll def have to give that a try next time. I will definitely be visiting their booth the next time i see them at an event The owner was too sweet and so generous! read more

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I have had just about everything on the menu and never had a bad meal! Everything is just so delicious! You can tell Chef Tracie puts time and love into her cooking. My daughter's favorite is always the Mac and cheese balls. She can be a bit of a picky eater, especially with new foods, but she loves the jackfruit pupusas, the Kalua pork pupusas, bean and cheese pupusas, and the quesatacos. I enjoy all the versions of the papas Tracie has had over the years and love trying whatever new item is on the menu. I always need a big helping of the pineapple slaw. It's the perfect side to any of the dishes! You gotta hit up Mama's Papas. You will not regret it! Make sure you go early bc she does sell out!!! Support this local, Latina-owned and operated small business! read more

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Everything taste Really fresh and is Filled with Flavor. You can order anything on the Menu & you will not be disappointed.

Awesome!! Their vegan pupusas are the best vegan dish I've ever tried. I don't eat dairy and it's really cool being able to still eat their pupusas. Also, if you couldn't already tell , they're super creative. They have new offerings regularly! The deep fried beef balls are amazing. I've had them with beef inside and also the kahkua pork balls as well! Always fun talking to tracie! She's really created something special. I look forward to coming back! read more