Awesome neighborhood empanada spot. Tried this place for the first time and I loved it. The beef empanadas were flavorful, filled with generous amount of meat, and freshly baked. There are many other Peruvian dishes to try that I'll be back for. It's great to have an authentic spot conveniently located in the neighborhood. read more

Rosi's Alfajores - Beef empanadas - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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One of the better places to get Lomo saltado in the area. The empanadas are all good and decent size. Definitely try their hot sauce it really elevates everything. All the staff are polite and attentive. read more

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There's no dish I don't like from this place. Always consistent Generous portions Highly recommend read more

Delicious Peruvian empanadas - cooked to order. You can wait for them to be baked or you can get them frozen and take home. They are known for their Alfajores, boy are they delicious and freshly made with cajeta inside. They also have them in chocolate which was a new flavor for me - never had chocolate and it was so good. It's located in a residential area, you wouldn't expect to find a place like this there. Once you know - you know. Give them a try and expect to be wowed read more

Small hole in the wall place! Their alfajores are so good & cheap! Always go with the classic dulce de leche. The workers are always so sweet and helpful as well. The only downside is that parking around here sucks! It's easier to bring a buddy and one of you gets out of the car. read more

Who knew that there would a small, hole in the wall spot in Daly City for alfajores??? My goodness. They are soft pillows of Dulce de leche amazingness. Although they have a few different types, there is nothing like the original. You can buy them in singular quantities or a 10 pack that are reasonably priced. We were talking to another customer in there who said everything was good. I'd like to go back and try their main dishes sometime. If they're anything like their alfajores, I'm in. Street parking only. Support your small, local businesses! read more

A gem in Daly City near the Cinemark Century movie theater, this place serves great Peruvian empanadas, alfajores, and more! I've visited a few times, it's a charming mom-and-pop shop with genuinely nice staff. Everything I've tried has been delicious! The alfajores are a MUST-- I'm obsessed with the dulce de leche mini cookies. I grab a box every time. The empanadas are tasty, with options like chicken, beef, and mushroom, all seasoned with Peruvian spices, raisins, onions, and bits of botija olives. Some have cilantro (which I love). There's a spinach and cheese empanada too. Don't forget to try their hot sauce! You can get the empanadas warmed up, too. It's street parking. No worries if you don't have cash. They accept Zelle and Venmo too. I look forward to trying their Saturday-only entrees (made to order) if you're looking for something more substantial than an empanada. They offer dishes like arroz con pollo, ceviche, and seco de carne. Outdoor seating - they have a few covered tables to eat right outside the shop. Definitely stop by next time you're heading to or from SF--it's a quick detour off 280! read more

Best Alfajores in the planet! Texture and flavor is amazing! The empanadas are great as well! I like the ají de gallina, mushroom and beef are great also. I have to try the other flavors. I'm a fan! read more

This spot is a little hole in the wall located at a corner on a residential block in Daly City. They only serve hot plate entrees on Saturday. I got the lomo saltado, dulce de leche and coconut alfajores mini. The lomo was piping hot and had a good texture to the sauce that coated the rice very well. Everything in this dish was cooked well. As for the alfajores, they were really good! I got a box each and each box comes with 10 mini for about $7. I'll def be back to try more hot plate entrees and their empanadas! read more

Top tier Peruvian! My mom lives in the city and frequently orders from here on Saturday nights. I live 25 minutes away and it is well worth the drive when I'm craving lomo saltado on a Saturday night read more

Rosi's Alfajores are hands down the best alfajores we've ever had. We've brought them to house parties and gifted them to friends, and without fail, they disappear within minutes--everyone grabs one, then goes back for seconds, thirds, or fourth!. They're absolutely perfect for Asian palates--soft, buttery, and not too sweet! Highly recommend the mini alfajores--especially dulce de leche and chocolate. They're handmade, bite-sized, addictive, and nicely packaged for gifting or just treating yourself. The empanadas are great too! The new flavors--lomo saltado and ají de gallina--are packed with flavor and taste just like something you'd find in a cozy Peruvian kitchen. We're officially regulars now. The owner, Sergio, is the sweetest guy, and the rest of the staff are always warm and welcoming. Rosi's truly feels like a hidden gem you want to tell everyone about (but also keep to yourself ). Can't recommend it enough! And they take credit cards now!! read more

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We like to go here on Saturdays when they have an expanded food menu. The place is small, so it's take out only. We love to get their Lomito saltado, seco de carne, aji de gallina, &/or arroz con pollo. We will sometimes also grab empanadas (uncooked) to cook at home for Sunday lunch. Also their alfajores are delicious & make a great treat to take to work to share. read more

Love their alfajores, but price had gone up. I wished they make Ube flavor alfajores.

Their alfajores are pillowy biscuits of subtle sweetness & sabor and perfect for gatherings/events. been picking them up for certain occasions the past few years and they never disappoint. tried the lomo saltado for the 1st time recently & it was made to order, pan fried and assembled on the stove top and tidy counter top. the large chunks of tomato & onion slices may be a bit unwieldy & overly chunky but the cubed-cut steak is definitely packed with flavor from the marinade and topped over a bed of freshly made, steaming hot white rice and large cut fries. for under $20 & sizable enough for 2 humans (or 2 separate meals), it's worth it. don't forget a box of alfajores for dessert. read more

Rosi's Alfajores - the fries are there...just hidden under the white rice - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

Rosie's ALFAJORES is located on the corner of Miriam & Westlake in a sleepy Daly City neighborhood. Know their name from the little Peruvian shortbread cookie goodness sandwich filled with chocolate or Nutella marketed via stores like Mollie Stones, Whole Foods and the like. You see them, get them. It will bring some sunshine to your day! Was surprised Rosi's had a small, but definite hole-in-wall shop locally. They carry the famous ALFAJORES but also empanadas, tamales, and hot plates all to go. So I was here to try the available SATURDAY ONLY Peruvian hot food plates like Lomo Saltado, etc. *CASH ONLY.* One gentleman behind the counter on a late afternoon, nice and quick with answers to my questions on menu and food items. He handled everything - order, cook, package and cashier. Not sure how he'd handle a crowd but it was fine with just me. There was a group, regular customers, after me so that would have been interesting to see. It's a small place, scan menu, questions if any, order, pay and be patient. Ordered: SECO DE CARNE - slow beef short rib, Peruvian chicha, beans, cilantro sauce, beans w/steamed jasmine rice. The short ribs definitely speaks for itself! Looking forward to the cilantro sauce but it's well integrated into the dish and didn't get the cilantro flavors I love. But this IS a stick to your ribs dish, nicely seasoned, especially great for our cold, foggy days. EMPANADAS - MUSHROOM/Botija olive & red onion - always a mushroom empanada and this was pretty good one. Crust is light and is great if it's baked. The mushroomy flavor was good with its light seasonings. BEEF/Botjia olive, Peruvian spices, red onion, raisin & cilantro. Sometimes wary of empanadas with raisins (too many, too sweet) I was pleasantly pleased with this well-seasoned Peruvian spiced, well-balanced ground beef empanada. The filling to crust ratio worked. Know it's good when the outside crust leaves a lingering ahhh on your palate. The beef was the show and a new definite go to! CHICKEN TAMALE. Peruvian corn dough, opted for chicken (v. Pork), Botilja olives, hard boiled eggs, peanuts, wrapped in banana leaves. Chose to take this home cold so I could steam it later to eat. This is a mildly seasoned tamale that could be eaten alone but it's awesome with the orange hot sauce it came with. Add in some of the pickled veggies onions - loved it! ALFAJORES. These Peruvian cookies are da' bomb! Get 'em and get as much as you can. Try all the flavors: Dulce de leche, Nutella, Princesa (peanut butter & chocolate fudge), Coconut. You have to try the Peruvian sweets here for yourself Or to share with family and friends. They will love you for it! Remember to swing by to try their hot dishes offered on SATURDAY ONLY: Lomo Saltado, Seco de carne, Aji de gallina, Arroz con pollo. Also offered is ceviche de pescado that I missed. Next time! read more

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Came to try the famed alfajores and they did not disappoint. The minis are now 10 for $7. The cookies were amazing! The shortbread was buttery and soft, the dulce de leche was smooth, and the dusting of powdered sugar was just enough to emphasize the all the flavors of this sweet treat. It was a good move by me to buy just two boxes for my team because that meant that I had to limit my intake to ensure everyone had at least 1 also! I would definitely welcome a return trip to check out some of the pastries offered. Also, yes, the setup is a little odd, sharing the space with a laundromat but it shouldn't deter a visit. read more

Thanks to the Yelp app, we came across this spot on the way to a family party. We were hungry and we wanted something to tie us over for the 40 minute drive but not ruin our appetites. Located in the same building of a laundromat, the Rosi's is a small space that houses a kitchen and stands of ready to purchase alfajores and drinks. Alfajores came in Nutella and the original dulce de leche. One of the best alfajores I have had as of late! buttery, soft with a rich creamy middle. Nutella was good but i loved the regular dulce de leche. We ordered a couple of empanadas as well. They are pretty big and the pastry was hearty and thick. Beef was full of flavor and the spinach and cheese was tasty as well. My favorite ended up being the mushroom and olive. Service with a smile, the customer service is perfect for this neighborhood gem. Eating area is outdoors and limited which means it is a lack of ambiance. Best to bring the food home if you want to have a cozy meal. It's super casual. I also saw that they served plates of Peruvian food on Saturdays. If I am ever in town, I'll make sure to stop by. read more

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Best empanada and dessert ever. They even have paella must try. They made empanada fresh per order

We were checking out paint at a paint store and it was about lunch time, so of course, I went on Yelp and looked for lunch spots nearby. Rosi's is kinda hidden in a residential area, so parking could be challenging. The restaurant itself does not have any dine in tables or chairs, but they have 3 small tables outside for ppl to eat. We ordered the beef empanadas and rice and chicken dish. We also bought some cookies to go. Let me tell you, the rice and chicken was so good! The chicken legs are marinated well and cooked well too, flavorful and juicy. The green rice was also seasoned well and had great flavor. Great food, and definitely will come back and get takeout from here. After those 2 dishes, I tired the chocolate mini cookie, and it was soooo good!!! read more

Rosi's Alfajores - Outside - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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I came here on the way back from an appointment. A friend from college is traveling in Peru and she made me start craving these. Good to know it was close by in the area. You do have to find street parking. The shop is small and cute. I was able to go in and out quickly. The person there was making them and also the cashier and really nice. They take CASH ONLY, but there is the option of Zelle. I wanted to try their Princesa alfajores (chocolate and peanut butter), but they were not available. The Nutella ones are yummy and I would recommend. Dulce de leche is more traditional and I got some mini ones to bring into the office. Overall, would go again and I recommend this sweet treat. read more

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This review is based mainly on their alfajores. Found this location by accident and it was a good one. Their dulce de leche alfajores are AMAZING. I got 2 boxes of the minis and one regular size Nutella. It is the perfect amount of sweetness and they just melt in your mouth. Definitely coming back just for these. I also tried the chicken empanada and it was a miss for me. The dough was undercooked and soggy. (See pics for reference). read more

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We are so glad that we accidentally found this hidden gem! Our favorite day to come is Saturday when the kitchen is open so the bf can get their lomo saltado ($17). With fries, tomatoes, beef, onions and rice, this meal is sure to fill you up. My favorite thing to order here are the empanadas which are served everyday they're open. The empanadas are flavorful and stuffed! Be sure to get some of their hot sauce which gives your food a creamy spice. Before you go, you must order some of their alfrajores (Peruvian cookies). They're not too sugary and melt in your mouth. They're available by singles ($2 each) or minis that are packaged ($7). The minis will melt in your mouth but I prefer the singles that have a little more density. WHAT TO KNOW: *Cash or Zelle ONLY! *Street parking *There are a few seats on the sidewalk where you can sit and enjoy your meal read more

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Omg those alfajores... melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness. Granted my most recent alfajores were most likely from Senor Sisig, but it's no wonder why everyone loves these namesake alfajores and Rosi currently has 5 Yelp stars. We got the mini dulce de leche alfajores ($6/10 pieces). I was planning on just eating 1 to try it, and couldn't resist devouring 3, even after being super full from the food. Sooooo good, that little box is beckoning me for fourths. Generous portion sizes for the entrees and empanadas. Entrees sold only on the weekend. Hole-in-the-wall, run by husband and wife. Great value for Peruvian food. And did I mention those alfajores?! On their own, enough for me to return and be a regular customer. The mini alfajores are also super cute, and will be an easy addition to any DIY tea party. Per other yelpers, Rosi's alfajores are sold at various markets and farmer's markets, so if you ever see them, be sure to get some and thank me later. Luckily I live close enough to purchase direct. Seco de carne ($16) - tender and flavorful. Lomo saltado ($14) - flavor is ok, but the meat is a bit tough. Arroz con pollo ($13) - decent flavor, but chicken could have been more juicy. Seafood paella (?) - didn't see this on the menu, and I think they gave this as a bonus item. Yummm, this was the winning entree. This + alfajores = absolutely drool-worthy meal. Empanadas ($4 each) - huge, generously-filled, dough is soft with the conisistency of white bread lightly fried (a tad like Taiwanese fried bread). The beef, chicken, and mushroom all have some olives (which I'm generally not a fan of), so I tried the spinach/cheese which was soft, tasty and creamy. I think they put some cream cheese in there. Rosi, thank you for the delicious meal, complete with the best alfajores I've had in my entire life. (And sorry for some of my pictures that are post-people digging in!) read more

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I discovered this little Peruvian food spot while I'm in the DC area (and walking the family dog). It's about a 15 minute walk from where I'm currently staying at (not bad for the dog!). Today was my _th time to get the Peruvian cookies (alfajores) because, yes I got hooked ever since I had it a few weeks ago. The owner (Asian guy- not sure if he's the owner but) he gives me a dollar discount whenever I buy 3 boxes of alfajores, sums up to $20 instead of $21 (or maybe he just doesn't want to bother in providing the change), knows me now as a frequent customer. I bought 5 boxes of alfajores today that totalled to $35 ($7 each). I gave the lady $40. As I was walking out and putting the change in my wallet, I realized she gave me $15 back! So I quickly went back and told her she only owes me $5! She was very thankful I returned the excess change. I guess the box was $5 before? Lol If you haven't tried their cookies, I suggest try it sooner! They have other flavors (I tried the coconut one, it was good as well), but I'm addictted to the dulce de leche as it reminds me of the cookies I usually get from Porto's when I'm in LA. The cookies from Rosi's almost melt in your mouth! I am determined to try their empanadas soon! They also serve Peruvian dishes on weekends! I hope you'll try this spot and support local businesses! Parking can be a challenge (it is a neighborhood spot) but it should be easy between 10am-4pm- you can also try to park along Mission (but not too far from Westlake Ave where the store is!) Oh, I noticed during one of my walks, they're not open on Monday's. Don't quote me on that, I'm not 100% sure! They don't accept cards-- cash, Venmo, Zelle only. read more

Rosi's Alfajores - I bought 3 boxes last week! - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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Peruvians like to say "Soy mas Peruano que la papa" which means "I am more Peruvian than the potato." Rosi's Alfajores is a sparkling gem in the South Bay. It's somewhat off-the-beaten path located on the corner of Westlake Ave. & Miriam St. in Daly City. About a block down from Mission Street. I simply love Empanadas and why I had Rosi's on my "must visit stat" list. I came across a couple of reviews claiming the best Empanadas and the best Alfajores. Like Machu Picchu, Rosi's did not disappoint. Oh, I need to mention that parking is slim pickings cause it's odd location on a residential street. However, there's a ton of metered parking on Mission if you don't mind walking a single block. And don't forget to bring cash. I was told cash only (even tho they oddly have a credit card sign). No worries I'll just walk two extra blocks to pull cash out lol. The lady who greeted me, who I thought was Rosi, was actually a neighbor across the street who was helping for the day. She's lived in her house for over 40-years so it's that kind of tight-knit hood. Rosi was no where to be found on my visit but the neighbor was a sweet lady. I'm assuming Rosi is too. She told me that the Peruvian entrees are usually served only on the weekends, so on the Monday of my visit I could only order Empanadas and Alfajores... and guess what? That's exactly what I came for! So I order three Empanadas: Beef; Chicken; Spinach & Cheese ($4.00 each). I add two Alfajores: Dulce de Leche and Nutella ($1.75 each). You can also order a small box with ten cookies for under $7.00 but I wanted to taste each first, besides the individual ones are huge lol. I also add Kola Inglesa which is sweet and bright red but paired well with the savory Empanadas! Rosi's has cafe tables on the sidewalk to eat but I took it to go. Of course as soon as I got the chance to devour my Peruvian treasures... I dug in! And my taste buds screamed ME GUSTA! Amazing! In the end, I highly recommend Rosi's Alfajores for all your Empanadas and Peruvian cookie cravings. It's a tiny shop that booms out some big ethnic flavors! Inca with a touch of latin flare! Adios you hot potato! read more

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*** In Short *** Great for their namesake, decent for the rest. *** In Depth *** Not wanting to come out all this way just for a free boba Yelp Event led to my discovery of Rosi's, with the mention of alfajores easily catching my attention. In a somewhat unusual location, slightly off the main street and nestled among the neighborhood with impossible to find parking, Rosi's shares their space with an attached laundromat, and boasts a menu of Peruvian eats aside from their selection of alfajores. And while their eats aren't bad, including bites like massive empanadas (that have a texture that's less flaky and more calzone doughy) and tamales (wider and filled with more things than their skinny Mexican cousins), or entrees like arroz con pollo, the alfajores are still the way to go. They come as either a box of traditional dulce de leche minis, or larger single alfajores that come in a variety of flavors (like nutella or chocolate), and are absolutely worth stopping by for in you're in the area. ***Accessibility Info*** Parking is pretty impossible to find in this area (during COVID at least), but they're awesome enough that you can give them a call to place your order and swing by when ready to have them bring it out to ya. read more

Rosi's Alfajores - a variety of food items - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

I have had a few different foods from here and all of them are good. On Saturdays, they prepare full meals and those are always delicious. I highly recommend the Seco de Carne. We have also tried the empanadas and those are delicious as well. If you want to get one of the full meals on Saturdays, be sure to get there early enough! Once they run out of meals that is it for the week. I haven't tried the dessert that this place is named for yet, but they look delicious! read more

The best empanadas around! I mostly get the beef but so far everything I've tried has been great. Looking forward to getting an actual plate on a weekend. read more

It's located in a laundromat. Almost drive right by it. The empanadas are so good though! The place was filled with alfajores, rack after rack. And they are good, but the empanadas were delicious. We tried every flavor. It's a must try for sure. read more

Rosi's Alfajores - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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If you compare the empadinha of brasil , empanadas Chileans or Argentinean, this is as better or better than those, you can really taste the beef with savory and the fat on it but not greasy wich allow you to enjoy and taste all on it ,the dough is well done again not greasy with is good since you don't get the after flavor of the oils. The salchipapas were delicious! Plus you got the calamata olive sauce . We really love the place . The extra bonuses was the price were really a steal. The only bad was to they are off Sunday and Monday and the bins dishes are only Saturday. No to mention the alfajores witch were the heaven, the cherry on top of the ice cream. read more

Rosi's Alfajores - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

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Food: what a hidden gem. I pass by it all the time. So just decided to stop in on a whim. Tried the beef and chicken empanadas. Sooo good. Pastries soft and airy. The alfajores.... I died and gone to heaven. Great for tea or black coffee pairing. Will definitely be back! Cash, vimeo and zelle only. read more

My family ordered some food to go and it was GOOD! We ordered 3 orders of the lomo saltado, 2 orders of the anticuchos, 1 order of the seco de cordero, 2 empanadas, and 2 alfajores. The anticuchos were huge and definitely worth the money. You get a pretty good amount in the lomo and the seco de cordero with a good amount of rice as well. The rice is so flavorful with some sauce on it. The alfajores are some of the best I've had from a shop. Empanadas were stuffed well too. Overall, food is great and prices are pretty reasonable as well. HIGHLY recommend this place if you're looking for some good Peruvian food! read more

I am so lucky to be only a 5 minute walk from this amazing establishment! After passing by SO MANY TIMES, I finally pulled over, found parking, & stopped in for some delicious alfajores and beef empanadas. Beef Empanadas 5/5: Hands down one of the best empanadas I've had. Now, I do have trust issues when it comes to empanadas. The DOUGH MATTERS, & Rosi's empanada dough is PERFECT. I said it, PERFECT. It's flaky but not messy/crumb-y, not oily, and has that melt in your mouth texture. The filling was perfectly seasoned. Not the biggest fan of raisins but I think most empanadas have raisins in them so I didn't mind. The hot sauce that is paired with these are super similar to La Vic's orange sauce, so there's a nice kick perfectly complimenting the empanadas. Alfajores 5/5: SO. DAMN. GOOD. The Dulce De Leche is DIVINE. The cookie itself is similar to a shortbread cookie covered in powdered sugar. The caramel is soft and not too sweet! I can't say more other than stop by and taste for yourself! Overall amazing experience, friendly staff, and great customer service. Hoping to come back for more Peruvian dishes on the weekends! read more

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My scale gave me the big FU, so I decided to give up bad carbs for a week. When I broke four days in, I just went screw it. I'm going to eat everything! We had a box of alfajores at work, so I dug in. This happened on Thursday, August 9th around 4pm. These cookies were so good! The cookie part was reminiscent of a mexican wedding cookie. A bit crumbly, but soft and chewy. The filling was like a dulce de leche. Nice and caramel-y, but not too sweet. I could have had the rest of the box, but I exhibited some sort of self control and stopped at one I'd never had cookies from Rosi's before, but if I ever see them again, I'm going to buy a box. They were that good. Worth breaking my carb fast. read more

Rosi's Alfajores - Rosi's Alfajores - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

Best Empanadas in Daly City! I get the Beef empanadas ,and Spinach and cheese . they are filled with the perfect amount of Fillings.Great bargain for the price and tasty too. read more

Chicken and beef empanadas are good. We have patronized them for over a year. Last visit was recent and the same young woman clerk who was always very friendly each time was quite icy. Not sure why. But it seemed like our business wasn't appreciated which is unfortunate. read more

The alfajores melt in your mouth! What a find! Fast and friendly service. So many tasty things to try next time. read more

Oh boy...Just discovered Rosi's alfajores which is bad news..melt in your mouth cookie (almost like a shortbread) with dulce de leche in between is just so addictive! I'd like to think these are portioned controlled sweets as they're about the size of a 1/2 dollar...probably not if u eat more than 2...okay , 3....eh no comment! I've had other versions but nothing really compares to these Peruvian cookies...discovered them at the counter while shopping at Arteaga's Mexican market in Hayward...gawd I have to go back and get more...for a friend...right, a friend! ;) read more

Rosi's Alfajores - Sweet deliciousness - Desserts Near Me - Daly City, California

It is ok but nothings special. The food is little bit salty. It is a fast food service but in a small place.

Fantastic Peruvian alfajores! Not too sweet nor filling, they are just right with that cafecito read more