Popoca

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   elena

   Chicago12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Every time I come here, I wonder why we don't come more often - the food and cocktail program are phenomenal, the staff is friendly and attentive, and the vibe is easy-going neighborhood restaurant with some of the most interesting seasonal menus in Oakland. And they are super family friendly; my toddler is always happy with the Salvi side plate + some handmade tortillas, but he also steals bites of everything else.
   

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   Adrian

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The drinks were unique and delicious. The food was incredible. The pupusas were authentic and delicious, as was the pork belly and flan desert. Highly recommend Popoca!
   

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   Laura

   San Francisco4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 19, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a great meal here.Everything was very flavorful and so different from most American restaurants.The pupusas are fantastic.The Yuca con pepescas are not to be missed.Nice vibe and good wait staff.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The dishes were inventive and delicious. I want to go back to try the other things on the menu!
   

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   Debbie VIP

   San Francisco20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner with friends before a show. It was fun watching the chef do his thing on the open fire right there among the diners and the food was good across the board. It’s a limited menu but honestly enough choices for everyone to choose items they wanted. We ate tapas style. The crab was amazing by the way (be ready for a mess). Service was wee bit slow but hey, you’re meant to enjoy and they responded quickly when we said we needed to get going.
   

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   Ivan

   San Francisco10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Great experience. Did the tasting menu and almost everything was a hit. I would probably not order the pollo en chicha again in the future. Good sauce, but chicken thigh and legs needed to be cooked more. the lengua pupusa was amazing. The salvi side plate was so flavorful and delicious. The yuca was amazing! Really loved pretty much everything.
   

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   Anonymous

   San Francisco14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food, service and ambiance. The pupusa and other grilled items are outstanding. Interesting cocktails. Highly recommend.
   

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   Cynthia VIP

   San Francisco14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious and creative food. Pleasant dining room. Lovely staff. An Oakland gem.
   

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   Justin VIP

   San Francisco1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice place would good again, the food was a little pricey but overall good time!
   

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    Jane

    San Francisco26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Oh, My! We were introduced to this restaurant by the person who requested it to celebrate her birthday. The food was outstanding. If you enjoy pork chops, this is the place. I had the noodles which were “chow main” el Salvadoran style. When I return, I’m having them again. The white wine from Mendoza was the perfect way to start, while friends had cocktails. We celebrated at the end with their desserts and complimentary dessert drinks. Popoca could not be more welcoming. Such a cozy comfortable spot to enjoy good food and drinks.
    

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