Pica Pica Maize Kitchen - San Francisco

I used to LOVE Pica Pica but my recent experiences have been different. However, I do think it's likely due to the options that I chose. In particular, I really didn't like the beef Pabellón filling--the description sounded like heaven but the reality didn't live up to it. Massive hunks of stringy beef that were all but impossible to eat in an arepa--had to put it down and eat the beef filling w knife and fork (or pull off piece by piece by hand). The flavor of the plantains in the dish were totally lost due to the overwhelming amt of beef. The arepa itself was excellent, as usual. In general, the different arepas and cachacas I've had here in the past were almost always spectacular, as are the yucca fries. This the 4 stars. One thing that was shockingly bad tho: the garlic coconut rice. It was bone dry and completely lacking in flavor. The worst side of rice I've ever had. Avoid it (sadly)!

A hidden gem Amazing food and quite the flavor experience. Loved the staff and atmosphere. Very homey

I had chachupas for the first time in my life here and I am a full convert.

Good food. Nice inside. Just a little small. Parking is hard to find though.

Great to see this place still kicking. A true neighborhood gem.