Popoca Oakland
$$$ • Salvadoran, Pet Friendly Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Popoca Oakland
Customers' Favorites
Salvi Side Plate Rice Beans Crema Escabeche
Smoke and Japanese Whiskey Cocktail
Stone Fruit and Beets En Alguashte
Passion Fruit Tres Leches Cake
Pupusa De Calabaza
Blue Corn Pupusas
Pollo En Chicha
Elote Cocktail
Ceviche De Atun
Pollo Campero
Popoca Oakland Reviews
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I am Salvadoran. I had the hongos pupusa, the chicken pupusa, the yuca con chicharrones. Every bite was an adventure. The Salvadoran dishes are made so creatively. Flavors stayed on your tongue as the sauce of la yuca. The drinks exceptional good. I had the mango verde cocktail….so rico. It was like eating Salvadoran food on fine china.
Excellent dinning experience! Finally visited Popoca for our wedding anniversary dinner last night and we were not disappointed. The staff were all very welcoming,informative and accommodating. We loved all that we ordered as everything was consistently done with a nice focus on presentation, but more importantly an excellent balance of flavors and textures inspired by El Salvador.
Interesting take on salvadoran dishes. Flavors were great and we were able to share most of the dishes such as the appetizers and pupusas between 4 people (would probably recommend 2 or 3). However it was pretty pricey (10 bucks for a pupusa). Highly recommend the yucca, lengua pupusa, and ceviche.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:15 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 5:15 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5:15 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5:15 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 5:15 - 10PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Popoca Oakland is a vibrant and flavorful restaurant located in the heart of Old Oakland. The restaurant has been tastefully modernized, featuring a cozy and stylish ambiance with dim lighting and a rosy pink tile bar. The menu offers a variety of highly elevated and affordable food options, including the popular Estilo Popoca tasting menu, which provides great value for the amount of food served. The staff is friendly and attentive, with excellent service that makes diners feel remembered. The cocktails are noteworthy, with a nicely designed drink menu that includes creative options like the martini colada. Vegetarian options are plentiful, and the restaurant accommodates dietary restrictions. While it may not be the first choice for families with kids, Popoca Oakland offers an overall great dining experience with wonderful flavors and textures in each dish. Highlights include the shrimp pupusa with its mousse filling and the must-try "Salvi side plate." The back patio provides a warm and welcoming space for those who are COVID-conscious. With a focus on staff well-being, Popoca is a place worth visiting for its creative and professional approach to Salvadoran cuisine.