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Address: 253 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 773-0975
Website: http://www.mamafinas.com/
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wonmin jung
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.
… more6 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.
Angel RD
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.
… moreThe 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.
Eloy Yip
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.
… morePinoy 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.
Sherra P
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.
… moreI will definitely come back again for the other dishes. Staff could be friendlier but the food makes it worth it to come back.
Marky Mark the Traveler
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.
… moreCareza Jo
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.
… moreAlso 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.
Ed Descalzo
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.
… moreKare 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.
S
We’ve been to Mama Fina’s a few times and love the food, so this visit was disappointing.
The guy at the counter with the long mustache and cap spoke to us in a condescending tone when we asked for extra soup with our sinigang and firmly said no, explaining they only serve the meal as is. We were willing to pay extra, not asking for it for free. He also didn’t tell us they only accept cash until after we ordered, which would’ve saved us time.
We understand things can happen, but a little courtesy and communication would have gone a long way. I used to work in customer service and you shouldn’t treat your customers that way. So disappointed
… moreThe guy at the counter with the long mustache and cap spoke to us in a condescending tone when we asked for extra soup with our sinigang and firmly said no, explaining they only serve the meal as is. We were willing to pay extra, not asking for it for free. He also didn’t tell us they only accept cash until after we ordered, which would’ve saved us time.
We understand things can happen, but a little courtesy and communication would have gone a long way. I used to work in customer service and you shouldn’t treat your customers that way. So disappointed
Uyen Nguyen
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
… moreSide not: a Filipino guy told me that Mama Fina’s in NJ is better than NYC. But, I can’t tell the difference
Jaime Gutierrez
Sarap naman! This was our first time visiting the new(ish) location in Hackensack. We had visited their previous location about a handful of times, so it was very yummy in my tummy to go back. The new location is part restaurant, part convenience store with classic Filipino eats and snacks.
The food was amazing, as always. We ordered their famous pork sisig, which is everything you want in a sisig: fatty, greasy, crunchy bits of pork that are balanced with the diced raw red onions and “washed” with rice. I was in the mood for tapsilog, which, for some silly reason, I had never tried there. Party foul on my part, as it was delicious! I can’t believe I have been there so many times without trying it. The beef was tender and juicy, and the garlic rice was on point. We also ordered the bulalo and lumpia shanghai.
I can’t wait to go back.
… moreThe food was amazing, as always. We ordered their famous pork sisig, which is everything you want in a sisig: fatty, greasy, crunchy bits of pork that are balanced with the diced raw red onions and “washed” with rice. I was in the mood for tapsilog, which, for some silly reason, I had never tried there. Party foul on my part, as it was delicious! I can’t believe I have been there so many times without trying it. The beef was tender and juicy, and the garlic rice was on point. We also ordered the bulalo and lumpia shanghai.
I can’t wait to go back.