Mama Fina's

Went around 930 am sunday with my family when it was empty. Ordered the lumpia, crispy pork belly, sigsig, karekare and 3 garlic rice. 6 small lumpia.. fine, at least they were good. Crispy pork belly came hot outside but cold center. Sigsig was good. Karekare was $30 and it came with 2 large oxtail and 2 tiny oxtail. I felt ripped off. The bowl contained mostly sauce. I told the workers and they did nothing nor did they care.

Their belly sisig was the best I’ve had so far!!! The Filipino style spaghetti was so good and my child finished it. But only the spaghetti and wings came really hot. The rest of our orders came cold, the sisig, the bulalo and the ampalaya. Although the sisig should have been sizzling, it was not really hot. We requested them to reheat our bulalo again and make it really hot. The experience was okay and will definitely come back for the sisig and spaghetti but it just made us wonder why the food came out really cold if they just cooked them.

The Garden State’s diverse culinary landscape wouldn’t be complete without the cuisine of the Philippines, especially as the state’s growing Filipino population now tops 118,000 residents. Pinoy dishes, a blended product of Spanish, Chinese, American, and local Filipino culinary influences, are finally being recognized in the U.S. for their diversity and ingenuity, something that culinary experts have been predicting for years. One may also notice some establishments have grocery sections or mini markets in them, which I visited today for lunch. Located inside Casa Delfina on Main Street in the heart of Hackensack, Mama Fina was named one of the best restaurants for Filipino cuisine in 2025 according to nj.com. Upon arrival as a first timer inside their cozy clean but un-air conditioned store where outside temps was in the lower 90s, I went to the front counter with the food menu where patrons would place their order for inside dining or takeout. They’ll assign a table where I sat at the beginning where they start. Their menu is known for the sisig which comes from family recipe, tapsilog, and palabok, to name a few as well as desserts, shakes, smoothies and slushies. Eager to taste, which I haven’t had in a long time, I decided on Bihon Canton Guisado consisting of smaller, thinner glass like noodle sautéed with a combination of meats, and fresh vegetables, all seasoned with soy sauce and a hint of garlic. The food was authentic, tasted good and arrived fairly quick. The price was reasonable to the portion size. Unfortunately, the customer service is very bad as Filipinos are known for being hospitable. I would come back to try the sisig when it gets cooler.

We ordered the traditional pork (snout and ears) sisig and the 7pcs lechon kawali. I loved the crispiness of the sisig and the crunch of the lechon kawali. I love the quantity/portion of the rice because it was very filling. I also liked the little store that featured some filipino favorites. I will definitely come back again for the other dishes. Staff could be friendlier but the food makes it worth it to come back.

I am not really from Jersey and it happened that Im around fort lee and I craved for some Filipino Food and Mama Fina's was just 4mi away. Obviously it was my first time coming here. So, the place was a bit weird esp the way you order and can get a table. The vibe is not really vibing— the customer service here sucks. I mistakenly ordered sisig squid probably instead of sizzling, i guess? But I just wanna make it sure so I went to front desk and asked. Shout out to the old man and the tall skinny guy in front. You both get annoyed when I asked about the sisig and gave me a look like i'm crayyy. 🙄😑 Cause for me it tasted like all fats. It wasn't really for me. So I didn't ask for any to go box for me to carry that all the way to New York. I was also nice to them and didn't really argue about it. I was there to eat cause I want Filipino food 🥴 Also for the side dish, bulalo soup is 3/5 for me. Soup was a bit salty but the meat was tender. Bicol express looks like all pepper (you barely see any pork meats— i don't know if you guys don't have enough pork already but yea. It looks like a pepper bicol express garnished w pork 🥲) I even say bye and thank you despite of my disappointments. Well it was still the same people that I mentioned above. The crew here can do better really. A lot of people already writing the same review but the behavior or even the attitude still the same. 🫩

When craving for Filipino foods, this is the place to be in Hackensack. Has a boba shop and a grocery store in the restaurant. Like every one who has eaten here, you have to try the pork sisig and kawali. It's really good. I have tried so many variations from different restaurants but so far this is the best. 4 stars for atmosphere, it's not your typical restaurant that you sit down and get served. You have to order at the counter first then get seated. A few tables are right next to the grocery items that are on display. 4 stars for service, I ordered Matcha boba and got Mocha. Not a big deal, I didn't want to return it so I re-ordered. I said Matcha the green one. The guy takes the order and brings it across the counter when a younger lady was making boba teas. As she was preparing I noticed she grabbed the brown powder. And I stopped her and I said Matcha! She was about to make me another Mocha. No not that but Matcha Green Tea, the green powder. And she made me the right one but they ran out of boba pearls. I just said that's ok.

Ordered the Fried chicken wings, in case I didn’t like their version of Kare Kare and Tuna sig sig. I’ll pass on the wings next time. Kare kare really nice flavors, missing bagoong though. Tuna sig sig, that’s a one and done for me. Maybe just me, more of a grocery store vibe that also sells food than a restaurant. But, I’m sure I’ll return to give it another try.

I never before had ever touched Filipino food before until my one friend bothered me to keep trying it. I ordered the pork sisig and garlic rice under his recommendation. Without a doubt I'm mad at myself for not listening to him sooner. This is absolutely amazing tasting. Just ordered for the second time since then. Can't wait to try more.

We were in the area to watch a movie, so we decided to stop by Mama Fina's for lunch. I had been to the Mama Fina's in Manhattan, so I was excited to have some good food. You order at the counter and they'll bring the food to you. You pay at the end. For the 3 of us, I ordered the standard pig ear sisig, lechon, and lumpia. The sisig comes with an order of rice, so I got another side of rice. This was more than enough food for 3 people and we were so full. All the food was fantastic. I absolutely love that they have liver sauce for the lechon. I've been to too many Filipino restaurants in the city that look at me like I'm absolutely nuts for asking if they have liver sauce?? Half of the restaurant is a little Filipino goods store, which was great. I picked up a few things for my Filipino friend who lives in the city and doesn't have access to any Filipino stores.

Paid a visit to Mama Fina's House of Filipino Sisig for lunch on Labor Day. They have moved from their former location in Elmwood Park to Hackensack, in what used to be a Filipino grocery store. Mama Fina's still has a small grocery section near their main dining area. There is also a counter opposite the register, where they serve bubble teas, coffees, and other drinks. We ordered the pork sisig, tofu sisig, chicken wings, and garlic fried rice. The pork and tofu sisigs are drenched in a mayo based sauced, not very traditional, but still tasty. Chicken wings were seasoned well and crispy. All great with a side of garlicky fried rice. They're not the most traditional, but they are probably the most popular sisig place in the area.

Amazing Filipino spot. It is a restaurant with an added Filipino grocery & baked items available. These are the dishes we got: *Tapsilog - 8.5/10 *Tosilog - 9.5/10 *Longsilog with garlic rice & egg - 10/10 *Spaghetti w/ fried chicken wings - 8/10 *2 sticks of BBQ pork with java rice - 10/10 *5 pcs lumpia - 9/10 *Ube cheesecake - 9/10 *Ube ensaymada - 9.5/10

We had an amazing meal at Mama Fina's. We've been wanting to come here for a long time, and finally got a chance to. The food, especially the sisig, were all very delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the place was adorned with a few Philippine -inspired decor. It is not your typical turo-turo, so we were able to sit down at one of the tables at a time when it wasn't too busy. On the other side of a self made wall of groceries is a small mart that sells Filipino foods, snacks, and drinks. There is also a separate counter where you can purchase drinks like bubble tea and smoothies to-go. It's a one-stop shop if you want to buy groceries and ready-cooked food to take home to eat. A definitel go-to if you're in the mood for some good Filipino food!

The Garden State's diverse culinary landscape wouldn't be complete without the cuisine of the Philippines, especially as the state's growing Filipino population now tops 118,000 residents. Pinoy dishes, a blended product of Spanish, Chinese, American, and local Filipino culinary influences, are finally being recognized in the U.S. for their diversity and ingenuity, something that culinary experts have been predicting for years. One may also notice some establishments have grocery sections or mini markets in them, which I visited today for lunch. Located inside Casa Delfina on Main Street in the heart of Hackensack, Mama Fina was named one of the best restaurants for Filipino cuisine in 2025 according to nj.com. Upon arrival as a first timer inside their cozy clean but un-air conditioned store where outside temps was in the lower 90s, I went to the front counter with the food menu where patrons would place their order for inside dining or takeout. They'll assign a table where I sat at the beginning where they start. Their menu is known for the sisig which comes from family recipe, tapsilog, and palabok, to name a few as well as desserts, shakes, smoothies and slushies. Eager to taste, which I haven't had in a long time, I decided on Bihon Canton Guisado consisting of smaller, thinner glass like noodle sautéed with a combination of meats, and fresh vegetables, all seasoned with soy sauce and a hint of garlic. The food was authentic, tasted good and arrived fairly quick. The price was reasonable to the portion size. Unfortunately, the customer service is very bad as Filipinos are known for being hospitable. I would come back to try the sisig when it gets cooler.

Came by for a quick bite in the afternoon. Food was pretty good! The place has a decent number of seating for a small shop. They also sell filipino snacks which was nice. We tried the crispy pork belly adobo and the pork was so soft and melts in your mouth. Its a bit salty but tastes great with the garlic rice. The pork sisig was also pretty good. After i ate, i shopped around for some snacks. I googled best snacks to try from phillipines and thr store had alot of the recommendations in stock. I recommend eating here of youre around the area. Service was ok! You order at the counter and just sit down on a table yourself

I have been to Mama Fina's when it was in Elmwood Park so I was very excited to see they reopened even closer to me. On this visit I got an order of Lumpia and a pork Sisig. Unfortunately the lumpia had hardly any filling and was a lot of dough making it a bit unappealing which is unusual for them so I'm just chalking it up to a bad day. The sisig was on point, very delicious and filling, as a matter of fact I had to bring home about half. I was also thrilled with the grunge playlist that was being played that night. Did not expect to be rocking out to Pearl Jam and Nirvana while eating Philippine food but I'm all for it. I also brought home one of their cassava cakes and it was a perfect ending, creamy and not overly sweet.

Let me preface this review by stating that I grew up spoiled by a Filipina mother's cooking. My mother is from Pampanga, a region that is well known for being the culinary capital of the Philippines. It also happens to be the region where SISIG (the star dish of this restaurant) originated from. So yes... my standards might be higher than other reviewers and I will be more critical. Mama Fina's specializes in sisig, a Kapampangan dish typically made from pork parts that are seasoned with black pepper, bay leaves, onions, chili peppers, and calamansi. It's served on a hot plate. If you don't eat pork, there's other protein options like chicken, squid, tuna, etc. They also offer other classic Filipino dishes, desserts, and drinks, but sisig is the highlight. Prices are reasonable for the economy, but steep for Filipino fare... I've been here a few times, even back when they were in Elmwood Park. For the most part, I've had good experiences and always enjoyed their food. I recently visited with a friend who is curious about the cuisine. Now I don't know what was more disappointing... the food or the service?! The employee who takes orders has been working there since forever. He never greets customers and always looks and sounds like he doesn't want to be bothered! Conversing with him is like pulling teeth. He doesn't explain anything and responds in short, curt sentences. If you're new to Filipino cuisine, good luck. There are no menu descriptions, and this employee isn't welcoming or helpful at all. We ordered a Pork sisig ($15), Pusit (squid) sisig ($17), and an ube shake ($10). Sisig comes with a side order of rice and you can upgrade to garlic rice for an additional cost. You order first, seat yourself at a table, and then pay after you eat. We were the only ones there on a Thursday evening, so our food came out in a good amount of time. SIGH... the sisig was a major let down. Not sure if it was a bad day in the kitchen or if they changed chefs since I last went. The portion sizes got smaller. The pork and squid literally tasted the same. It was SO GREASY and OILY with little to no flavor at all. There weren't any chili peppers, calamansi (lime), soy sauce, nada... Not authentic in the slightest. The ube shake was okay, nothing special. It wasn't served cold enough, so I don't think they used enough milk or ice. It had a grainy consistency. When it was time to pay, I still left a tip at the end... although I really didn't want to because of our initial encounter with the rude cashier. There's no service here except for the person that puts the food on your table. They don't offer water or check in on you. It's such a shame because I truly believe that Filipino cuisine has the potential to gain more popularity in America. I really want to support their business, but their service needs major work. Hopefully this last visit was just a bad day in the kitchen, but even so... I'm not sure if I'd come back again. I'll be exploring more Filipino restaurants in NJ.

My friend who's Filipina picked up breakfast for us and it was so delicious! She called for pick up and he just started speaking to her in Tagalog. We had the pork pansit- heavy but so delicious, the beef breakfast was good, but the beef was a little tough, but the runny egg was cooked perfectly; and then we had the tofu, also very good. The garlic fried rice was soft and super garlicky, sooo good! Super authentic and super yummy.

I still believe the sisig here is the best among all the places that I have tried. Especially when you have it with their garlic rice . Traditional pork sisig is super crispy, like a bit too much. But seasoning wise it is good. Tapsilog is okay. However, other food that I have tried is quite disappointing. For kare kare, the oxtail is super tender, but I don't like the broth. It's too thick and a bit salty. The noodles is also very salty, and they use noodle that has a jelly texture, which I'm not a fan. Java rice is a little tangy, so goes well with the sisig because the rice balance the sisig, but I don't like the bell pepper taste in it. For the banana dessert, it is just way too sweet. Side not: a Filipino guy told me that Mama Fina's in NJ is better than NYC. But, I can't tell the difference

Delicious, flavorful and full of flavor. We catered a full tray of pork sig sig and a half tray of squid sig sig with garlic rice. I haven't had Mamafinas from the newest Hackensack location, only the og spot before. Very thankful to have it closer to home because definitely this hit the spot! I was afraid it might be too salty, but honestly it was perfectly seasoned. Nice crispy pork bits over rice, it took us almost a week to finish it.

If I ever get convicted and end up on Death Row... My last meal request will be Mama Fina's sisig. Then I will die happy. Everything is beyond Excellent... End of Story.

Last time we were at Mama Fina's was before pandemic. It was a pleasant surprise with the new location. Looked forward to having great food based on past experiences. We ordered the standard pork, bangus and tofu sisig, BBQs, kare-kare, bulalo and tons of rice. When the food arrived, looks like the past is in the past. Most of the food came out cold, the pork sisig isn't what it used to be, different with lower quality. Kare-kare hardly had any meat. Garlic rice was too oily. Second orders took a long time to arrive including additional drinks. On top of the cold food was the cold customer service. Like other posts, the guy taking the orders was unfriendly and unprofessional. You can see his displeasure, pretends he was doing something and make customers wait on line. This place totally lost its special status. Major disappointment. Mama Fina's was the OG but no longer the gold standard.

visited here countless times at the other location, this was the first time here. although the time online says they close at 10p, they actually stop making food by 7:30p, so we came around 7p and ordered everything and they served us accordingly (appetizers first then entree and later once we finished, dessert). the parking is the same (street parking-came on sunday so it was free), the space inside is way bigger. you can also just get some grab & go snacks/food. we ended up sitting down and eating. the staff were super sweet. portions are HUGE, worth the $. we got the pork sisig with rice (shared by 3 people), soup (sour-that's how it's suppose to be fyi!), turon & halo halo. everything was delicious. highly recommend if you're craving/want to try out filipino food ! there is a discount if you pay in cash as well

Three words - SO FREAKIN' GOOOOOOOOD. I've loved Filipino food for as long as I can remember and Mama Fina's is right up there with the very best I've ever had. From the plethora of restaurants lining Woodside, Queens to the ones scattered throughout Manhattan (including Mama Fina's on the East side), this Mama Fina's proved itself to be worth every single penny in my pockets. My wife and I stopped by on a late weekday morning at 11:30 and, as we expected, it was relatively quiet ----- but not for long. Part mini-mart, part restaurant, this Mama Fina's is interestingly located inside of the Casa Delfina market, but with the layout it might as well be the Casa Delfina market is located inside of Mama Fina's. There isn't a whole lot of space to navigate inside, but you'll find many Filipino grocery favorites and pantry must haves like Jufran banana sauce, Mang Tomas and tubs and tubs of the the ever delicious Ube ice cream. However, for those looking to have a sit down meal, there are quite a few tables laid out. Most tables only accommodate 4-5 at maximum, so massive group gatherings aren't recommended here, but, hey, maybe one can rent the place out? As for the menu, nothing but good ol', traditional Filipino faves highlighted by their list of sisig dishes, which is a ever so aromatic and delicious sizzling dish of meats mixed with onions and chili. Let me just say - GET IT! Their menu also consist of breakfast silogs (basically breakfast dishes served with garlic fried rice) and various meat and vegetable dishes that can be ordered a la carte or as combos, meaning it'll come with rice. We've been to the location in Manhattan, but this was our first time at this location in NJ, so we got an extra dish between us. We ended up ordering the: TAPSILOG FANTASTIC! Garlic fried rice was spot on and the Tapsilog/beef was delicious. I felt $15 was a bit steep for this, even for 2024 prices, but YOLO. PORK SISIG Best dish we ordered, bar none. It was truly EXCELLENT. Pork was cut up finely and the flavor was soooo good. You can upgrade the white rice that comes with this to garlic fried rice for $1, which I do recommend, BUT the sisig is so good that when combined with white rice, it makes the white rice quite flavorful (and bearable). COMBO - LUMPIA SHANGHAI, LECHON KEWALI The lechon was great. We got 3 thick slabs of it and it was very fresh and the skin was extra crunchy. I wish we had a knife to cut it up instead of eating it like neanderthals, but, nevertheless, it was great. As for the lumpia, unfortunately, all of them were a bit burnt. We received 5 pieces in total and it was good, but we would have preferred them to be a bit less overcooked. MANGO SMOOTHIE We asked for the Ube shake, but they somehow didn't have Ube? Go figure. For a Filipino restaurant, it's a big no-no. Anyhow, we ended up with the Mango smoothie, which tasted ALL natural. We easily could taste the mango from the bits inside of the drink. If they put any powder into it, they disguised it well because it was very, very refreshing. What else can I say about the food that I haven't already said? It was all delicious. The only knock and the ONLY reason I won't give them 5 stars is because the service wasn't all that great. Even though we were the only 2 people sitting inside for a while and there weren't many customers later either, it took about 25 minutes for our food to come out. In addition, the employees didn't seem all too warming to us and didn't seem to care much for any interaction or even "You're welcomes" when we thanked them. Either way, it didn't put much of a damper on how great the food was. Will we be back? The answer is YES (and hopefully they'll be a bit more welcoming next time too.)

We usually go to the philipino place in Maywood but they are short on customer service and the dining area is an after thought. Mama Fina's on the other hand has a very neatly organized shopping and dining area. Polished, clean, still all new. The staff was also very welcoming and helpful. Although, they really should consider a menu that describes the dishes for newbies. There is no steam tray behind a window for customers to look at before ordering. As people trickle in it won't be a problem to painstakingly describe everything to customers. When business picks up? It will be a problem. We were starving so I completely forgot to take pics before we chowed down. We ordered the lumpia, beef silog, java rice, and the crispy pork (after seeing it on someone else's plate). In the future, I'd skip the beef as it was way overcooked but the garlic rice and eggs??? Scrumptious. Moist, sweet, garlicky, and with a smidge of runny egg. I could have used my eggs less cooked but I know some places are hesitant to do that. The Java rice was an unexpected surprise. It smells a bit like bell pepper but doesn't really taste like it. Also, not spicey at all even though I saw small flecks of pepper. But it was super tasty. Slightly sweet - maybe a bit of tomato in it. The crispy pork was perfection. Though they served it with a small side of cold gravy which I thought was weird. The gravy was good and complimented the crispy pork but we would have liked it better warmed. The lumpia wasn't bad but there was definitely a flavor in there I could not place. Never had another lumpia taste quite like that. Maybe they use a different onion or herb... I wouldn't bother ordering again though. To wash it down we had 2 mango iced teas that came in massive glasses. Too sweet for mom but perfect for me! Overall this place is now our go-to spot for filipino food. The quality and preparation showed care I have not seen in other places. No bland spots to be found. As always, Filipino food is not cheap but it's savory and solid so I don't complain.

Craving some adobo, I was looking for a good filipino restaurant around and found Mama Fina's! Right off main street, I was searching for a parking spot even on a Monday worknight, but the food is definitely worth it! We good pork sisig, crispy adobo, lumpia, palabok, and tapsilog, so basically all the foreigner favs. The drinks were quite tasty, with the matcha latte having a nice sweet note, ube latte, and an avocado shake (but the avo shake was rather small). Some things to note for the low rating, the service was extremely hard to get a hold of, and even when they were at the table, they left qhen I was mid question requesting for the other rice that came with our dishes. At the end, the rice never came. There is no tap water available here, just bottle for purchase, and very slow service,so food trickles out very slowly. For a laid back dinner with friends, this is a great place to consider, or even better, order as takeout, as the flavors can't be beat!

Silly me as I forgot to take pictures of our takeout order. I was more interested in walking down the street looking at all the South American food available! What hit me first was the price...Pricier than most Filipino places which shocked me. I live in the SF Bay Area and these prices would have made a place like this close years ago. As said, there are a lot of South American food on that street and it would have been cheaper. My brother wanted to try this place out. We order sisig and palabok. The sisig was good but I have had better but the palabok was actually good! This is the benchmark food for flip restaurants for me. They nailed it and was as good as the best in the West Coast. It was busy but apparently they are the best flip food in the area. I can see why as the food quality is 10x better than any flip restaurants in the area. Service was nice but prep is longer than expected but it seems to be cooked fresh versus most flip restaurants that serve cafeteria style which I absolutely hate. Ambiance is nice and cozy but rough. Which flip restaurants good be more refined in this aspect...Last good Filipino dining experience was at a flip restaurant in Chelsea near my high school called Manila. Still it works but could be better. Hands down the best Filipino food in the area and equal to any in Maryland or the SF Bay Area. If you are looking to get some pretty good Filipino food, this is the place!

Their sisig is so good! I've had the pork and pusit sisig so far and both are so rich and filling! One serving of sisig is good for probably two people, I can never finish it, good for sharing. I also tried their Dasilog today and it hit the spot, the fried milk fish with vinegar on the side for dipping was delicious, and the garlic rice with the egg is a great combo. They also have a little sari-sari store with snacks and other nostalgic goodies. It's a casual family restaurant with plenty of seating. I've only had a chance for take-out so far, but the service was pretty fast and friendly. There is side-street parking only. Will definitely keep going to try out the different items on their menu.

OK, the food is OK. Well, it's better than OK but wow $70 for food and takeout for two people and we're still hungry smallest containers I've ever seen and and they did not fill them. I'm sorry I can't.

Authentic Sisig dishes served in small iron pans. I had the squid and my nephew ordered the pork. Several families joined in the hour we dined. Definitely would visit again.

I have to open this up by saying run don't walk to Mama Fina's! Holy cow the absolute best Pork Belly Sisig I have ever tasted. Tossed in red onion and a little mayonnaise this was incredible. The flavor was perfect and the crunch was intoxicating. Seriously great food here. We shared the Sisig, Beef Salpicao ,Langka and Turon and everything did not disappoint. Dated space with wood panel walls, a small retail food area with a lot of items available and a bubble tea menu. Personally I can't wait to go back. I highly recommend.

Very disappointed with the portion size SMH! This was a delivery order, IMHO NOT worth the $18.75 they charge. First & last time ordering delivery from this place!

I don't understand how this is worth $19. This is a rip off now. I remember when they use to be in Bergen town center and then moved to Elmwood park now to Hackensack. I get it with the pricing going up but this is sooo tiny for $18.99 I was craving it but this is it for me. It's good but not for this price.

Never ever would I think there would be a Filipino restaurant in this location. In the 13 years I've lived in Hackensack, I never even knew there was a store front in this building... thank you, google guides, whoever entered the restaurant details. We ordered: Bangus Belly (Milkfish) - delicious garlicky tender fish Beef Salpicao - tender beef and flavorful Garlic Rice - garlicky goodness Mango Smoothie - little chunks of mango, and I really like that it's not super sweet. It's more natural Definitely want to try other items on the menu! The atmosphere is strange. There is a grocery store past the 6-7 tables near the entrance. There is a counter/big glass display case by the door, with just a few deserts. The counter you order from is the same as for people checking out their grocery. I would have thought since there were 2 counters, that 1 is for restaurant orders and the other for the groceries. We were there for late lunch early dinner, so there weren't many people, but I would imagine evening rush hour would be chaos. Service was meh, no one smiled at us, not much help with explaining the dishes since we are not Filipino. We got by because we've been to other Filipino restaurants, so we have some idea of what to order. But we will still go back to try other items! We'll just eat and go lol

I'm a long time fan of Mama Fina's. I've been going since they had a location in the old time Bergen Mall. I did pick up recently which went fine. We called in the order and ordered a pork sisig, tosilog, and lumpia. When I arrived the order was ready with no issues. Service was quick and to the point. All the food was just as delicious as its always been. The pork sisig is soul lifting for me. If you're used to traditional sisig from the Philippines, this isn't it. This is made from pork belly and is very crunchy (which I love). You can also choose the spice level. My only qualm is there isn't street parking readily available. If you can't find street parking, there is a pay public parking lot behind the restaurant which you can access on State St. When you enter the parking lot, park all the way on the right side of the parking lot. I made the mistake of parking on the left and had a bit of hike. I don't have much to say about the grocery store part. It's there? I find it kind of weird but it's not terrible. I wish there were more tables for the restaurant. I also wish the check out area didn't feel so intrusive on the eating space and in the grocery space. There are two checkout areas to the right when you walk in. I think one for groceries and pick up orders and the other for in-dining. There's also some sort of ??? counter? cafe space? I'm not sure what it is to the left when you walk in. It wasn't being used when I walked in and it takes up a lot of space. I'm not sure what it's for. The grocery, unused counter, dining area and two checkout spaces make for an awkward ambiance. All-in-all, give it a try! Their food has been consistently delicious. I hope you love their food as much as I do.

Pro tip: If you're ordering over the phone, have them repeat your order--and definitely check your food before you leave. It gets pretty loud in the restaurant, so things can get mixed up. Unless you're into mystery meals, double-check that tray.

This place has been on my list of places to check out and I'm glad that I finally got a chance to check them out. It was an interesting but yummy experience. ***In a rush? Skip to the end for my tips.*** This place is the epitome of a small business or a mom and pop shop. You need to come here with just the simple intention of eating good Filipino food that tastes home-made. It was a bit chaotic trying to order and find a seat (check the tips sections below for more details about how to order) and then food comes out slow and if you want anything else like napkins or to remind them of something that is missing from your order or want to add to your order, it takes a very long time. This is why even though the workers were nice and the food was good, the service was painfully slow. So, if you are planning to dine in, please don't be in a rush. Be ready to patiently wait, the food will be worth the wait. Now, let me share what we ate and enjoyed. (menu prices are from their website) *pork sisig ($14) -The pork pieces were nice and crunchy and went perfectly with rice and even better with garlic rice. It comes out sizzling in a small, hot cast iron pan. *palabok ($19) -They used a thicker noodle, which I really liked, but my friends preferred the thinner noodles. The sauce was good and it's a huge portion. *crispy pork kare kare ($23) -This was better than I expected. I usually don't like kare kare because it's too much "peanut butter tasting" at a lot of places, but my friend likes kare kare, so we got it and this dish was really good and not crazy peanut tasting. And I liked that the pork pieces were crunchy on the edge and tender for the meat part. *Pick 2 combo ($15) -We got the lumpia shanghai and ampalaya dish. I felt like this was a steep price for the amount of food. -The lumpia was good. For the ampalaya, I wish they sliced *turon (no price on website) -We ordered this towards the end of our meal and it must've taken at least 30 minutes or even more to get it. -This was not that good. Would I go back? Tempting because the food was good. Maybe? Or I'll try take-out next time and will update how that is. Tips - I hope this helps a lot of people because I was so confused. - You can't be seated until you order your food and there is limited seating. If there is no table ready, once you order, they will let you know when there is a table ready for you. - Parking is meter parking and a reviewer, Jessi T. (hi Jessi!) did a great job explaining how parking works. Sunday is free meter parking in Hackensack, BTW. - I suggest looking at the menu ahead of time so that when you arrive, you could order right away. - Depending on the day and time, just waiting to order takes more than 15 minutes minimum. - If you try to go back to the counter to ask for extra napkins or for something from your order, be prepared to wait more than 15 minutes minimum while they take care of online orders first. - They have a small shopping area in the back if you also want to shop for Filipino food products. - So, if you are in a rush or impatient (hey, when you're hungry, you're hungry, right?), get the food as take-out. Might still be a wait for the food to be ready (or even for them to pick up the phone), but at least you could be comfy at home until it's time to get your food.

Food is authentic and service is average. A/C was not enough when I went there. Inside, they have a bar and small grocery for basic needs. Municipal parking in front along Main street.

Best pork sisig ever! Great staff and love that there's a little store inside with my fave Filipino snacks and goods. Definitely coming back.

Best sisig i have tasted , bicol express is good too and Crispy pata ..ambience is fair , service is good and the staff are all courteous.. i will recommend this specially my guest coming from LA and Utah

Legit the best food I've ever had. Got sisig and came back again and again on my trip out here from California. This will be a place I come every time.

The chicken was cooked perfectly and I enjoyed the mango tea . I think the price was a little high but definitely worth it

You guys have to visit this restaurant! They finally open their "coffee shop" corner they serve different varities of drinks and they also have merienda like waffle dog, fries like potato corner, siopao and many more to mention. The service is great and their staff are friendly. Ambiance on the other hand is perfect very clean and inviting.

The food was okay, they left out part of my order and I had to return to the restaurant but they did give me a second order for free. They left out the Java Rice so I was annoyed when I discovered all that I had was the fried wings. The ambiance was great, the customer service was good.

All their sisigs are highly recommended. My personal favorite was the traditional sisig and the tofu sisig.

I have been to the nyc location. It's called casa delfina for the sari-sari store but its called mama fina for the restaurant. We always order the pork sisig, longsilog, and pusit sisig. Its small inside not many seatings since its half restaurant & half grocery store. Pusit sisig was soo crispy; crispier than the pork sisig.

If you are looking for fresh and authentic Filipino food - this is the go to place The pork sisig and garlic rice was perfect and generous in size Will definitely come back to this place next time I am in the area

Drove all the from NY hust to eat here so we came very hungry and excited. The guy in the cashier is not welcoming and rude. We waited for our food for almost an hour and ended up not getting anything. He didn't even check up on us or apologize! We left hungry and very upset!

I've been waiting for Del Fina's sari sari to serve hot food and Mama Fina's sisig for months!! Especially since going to the NYC location is a journey. The sisig tastes just like the other locations. Tbh Mama Fina's sisig is one of the only sisigs I enjoy! It's more crispy and there's less tendon. Spicy is the way to go. I see people complaining about the set up and ambiance. However, because it's also a grocery or sari sari store, I don't expect a restaurant experience. If you've ever been to filipino grocery stores where you can also get hot food, you know the service and vibes are like a pick and choose/ grab and go fast food type of experience you might find at a mall. They're balancing a grocery store, catering, food pick ups, and dine in. If ever, it's convenient that they even offer sit down to begin with especially if you want that sisig fresh and sizzling on a platter. You're not going to get the normal restaurant welcome with a hostess at the door to seat you or waiting on you. If that's what you're looking for, maybe try their NYC location, which is truly a dedicated restaurant setting. If you're going to the Hackensack location, expect good food, filipino aesthetics, and the option to walk out with your fave filipino snackies even though your belly is probably at capacity (especially if you order the halo halo for dessert). Plus sisig for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?? The only thing that could beat that is a heart attack.

The spicy pork sisig with garlic rice is the most delicious sisig I've ever had. Everyone is very nice and accommodating no matter the size of your group. The market is a nice touch with times from the Philippines you wouldn't normally find in other grocery stores.

Great food! Fast service and $ reasonable!! This place satisfied my sisig craving!! You name it, they have it!! Will definitely come back!!

The simple facade of the restaurant is deceiving because the decor inside is beautiful. The service is quick and price is very reasonable. I had the longsilog, which is a traditional Filipino brunch dish consisting of fried rice, eggs and sausage. After we had the halo halo. This thing was huge and is enough for two to share. The taste is authentic. Definitely will come back. I wish they have a location closer to Freehold,NJ.

This is truly a hidden gem for Filipino food. If you have a craving for sisig and you're in North Jersey, Mama Finas is a must stop. You'll find all kind of sisig and 'silog' dishes but don't forget the BBQ and other side dishes too. Will be back for more!!

Celebrated my birthday at this restaurant! Dolly and Amin are nicest people to deal with. They arranged my small birthday party for me! Thank you for great food!

Wonderful Filipino food! So authentic.. famous for their Sisig! Great service. Must Try!

Very friendly people. Very good food, always freshly cooked. Reasonable price and clean. Authentic Filipino food. Sisig is always the best here.

There isn't any other place or other taste like mama Fina's Sisig. I have been coming to this place for more than a decade. No other sisig is quite like this. Spicy pork or chicken with the garlic rice is the best combo. They also have a a good variety of tasty Filipino food such as tapsilog and palabok. The location is convenient with ample parking in the back.

First time trying this type of food, very enjoyable! We usually order for work on weekdays and this will be on the rotation!