Discovered the place last evening, coming back from the ARC gallery show. Amazing food, great staff, and a nice, quiet respite from the gallery's cacophony. HEARTBREAKING to see their extensive tequila selection, since I stopped drinking years ago. Two thumbs up. Would recommend. read more

This place is the best! Had dinner here during happy hour on a Friday before going to a show in the neighborhood. The ambiance is fantastic! There are beautiful decorations and some couches to lounge on in addition to tables. They had a live DJ who was spinning great music, but it was at a low enough volume that it was easy to talk. Jorge was so kind and welcoming and took excellent care of our large party. He was so helpful getting the table set up in a way that would work well for my wheelchair and checked on us regularly to see if we needed anything. The food and drinks were all tasty and the happy hour has some good deals. I tried the vegetarian sopé with soyriso and it was great. It was a small one so I had two of them. I also got a virgin Margherita and it was sooooo good! There is some amazing black salt on the rim and even though it was non-alcoholic it really hit the spot. Other folks got the real deal and there were no complaints. The bathroom is fully ADA compliant, but there is a code so make sure you get that before you go. I don't live in SF, but I will definitely be back when I'm in the area again. read more

I've been here a couple times, and I want to love this place so bad, but unfortunately the food just doesn't do it for me. Most recently I went for happy hour, and got a frozen margarita that was good, but the food was a miss. Quesadillas Pequeñas - there wasn't an option for any meat, and some of the pieces only had a single bean in it lol. Sope - I was a bit annoyed it had sour cream on it, even though the menu didn't list that as an ingredient. Overall not a very tasty dish. Chicharron de Harina - these were really good, definitely a fun little snack. I've also had dinner here before and similarly just wasn't super impressed with the food. The service is alright, the vibe is great, but the food just isn't my favorite and the prices are pretty insane given the quality. read more

Azucar Lounge - Sope - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Love the vibe in here. Good ambiance with plenty of seating. Good cocktails and they have specials during the week like taco Tuesday.

Azucar is definitely a neighborhood favorite. Friendly staff, very thoughtful interior design, and lovely food at a good price that covers a variety of dietary needs. Very reliable choice to bring friends here, grab a couch, and catch up. Music is always great and sometimes they'll have a live DJ spinning. Thank you Azucar for being clutch. read more

I like this place a lot. We were in the area for a team building at the Clayroom just half a block down. After our event, we walked over to Azucar for a late lunch. We shared a round of chips and guacamole which was really good. I ordered the shrimp taco and they were definitely delicious. My colleagues loved everything they ordered. Service was great. Our waitress was friendly and quick. Churros were perfect! I'd definitely return if I was in the area. It's a cute, fun place with delicious food. read more

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Oh Azucar, I am so fond of you! 4.5 Stars This place is fun and great, and the food is always so delicious. It's a very comfortable environment, super casual. The people who work there are friendly, just awesome. We ordered delivery from there not long ago. Nearly packaged and quite tasty. EVERYTHING was compostable. Super impressed by that. Only critique: the chips are hit or miss read more

Service was excellent and the place has a nice ambiance to it! We ordered the chilaquiles, ceviche and margaritas. The margs were 10/10 def recommend. The chilaquiles were ok but didn't have too much flavor. I'd pass on the ceviche given that the portion is not worth the price. The portion was a lot smaller than we expected. It was served in a small salsa bowl with more chips than ceviche. This was our first time here. I would come again to try more things on the menu. read more

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Came here on the recommendation of a friend who loves this place. I came during happy hour and grabbed a seat by the bar. The bartenders were courteous and for water, they also provided a lime in the cups. Got a Desayuno del Cantinero (beer and shot), chips/salsa, Quesadilla Pequenas, and Nopales fries. The frozen cocktail (of the day) included mezcal, lavender, and blueberry (it's the purple one in my photos). The Desayuno and frozen cocktail were okay. My favorite part of my order was the quesadilla (super cheesy and just melted perfectly in your mouth) and the Nopales fries (I love breaded fried bites) and would recommend those if that Will definitely come back! read more

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Came here with a group of my girlfriends on a Friday evening. We made reservations on Opentable, but the place was really empty...like we were the only ones there empty haha. That was fine with us though. We sat in a booth and used their online menu to order a bunch of appetizers to share. We ordered the following: 1. Queso with chips 2. Chips and Salsa 3. Guacamole 4. Quesadilla 5. Churros 6. Margaritas We definitely ordered a lot of chips, the queso (1), salsa (2), and guacamole (3) all came with chips. Our favorite of the 3 was the queso. The quesadilla (4) was also good, not the kind of quesadilla you would get from a taqueria, but still tasty. It actually had zucchini in it, which threw us off a bit. The churros (5) were probably our favorite dish of the night. It came with a chocolate dipping sauce that was just heavenly. Highly recommend getting that if you come here! Overall, the service was efficient and the food was good. Would want to come back here for their margarita specials. read more

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You won't find this on any "best of" list, but that doesn't mean it's not great! This local corner eatery serves tacos and burritos that are as good as any you'll find around town. The burritos were my favorite. A regular will run you about $12 which is reasonable for the taste. The veggie options are a standout like the soyrizo (a veggie chorizo) or the cauliflower tacos. The drink list us extensive abs fun with twists on margaritas and palomas among others. Staff is very friendly and recognizes regulars. You'll love your visit in this cozy spot loved by locals. read more

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Walking by this place a few times I thought it was a tequila bar, so I never went inside. But, then I saw food on Yelp and headed over. NICE! They have some typical Mexican dishes and drinks that are made with some localized style. I had a burrito that filled me up with goodness. The guacamole was excellent, we ordered a double. The tacos a bit too large to eat like a taco, but delicious nonetheless. Oddly, the fish tacos came out a bit late, so our food did cool a bit as we waited. The bar has a speakeasy vibe in the back and the couches and chairs give a great homey feeling. It never got crowded, but once word catches on, this place will be a wait. I'm interested to see this place in a few months, since I think it will be a hit. read more

Quiet place with comfy couches that make things a little more intimate for date nights and some nights they have a dj playing old school r&b. Pretty decent margaritas, the ceviche is a hit or miss but you can never go wrong with the chicharron read more

Azucar Lounge - Ceviche, chicharron de puerco - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tequila Tequila Tequila All jokes aside, this place has a great friendly feel for small groups wanting a cozy, low key environment with great food and drinks assortment. They have a bar full of fantastic tequilas and other beverages along with good tacos. What topped off the experience was the extremely friendly staff and owner. Definitely recommend if in the area looking for a quick bite. Food: Guacamole & Chips, Quesadilla 5/5: One of my favorite guac dips I had in a while, light and refreshing. Paired great with the tortilla chips & quesadilla and really rounded out the meal. The quesadilla was served in bite size potions and was a solid appetizer. Tacos (Carnitas & spicy) 4.5/5: Very flavorful and juicy tacos with a great sauce(pictures) that gives a nice kick but doesn't overpower the meal. Tortilla was nice and soft and was a good size Churros 4/5: The churros were delicious, not too crispy and not too soft. As with anything, you need to eat these right away as once they sit and cool they become a bit too mushy for my taste. Experience: I came with a large group having a semi- private event with many different shared platters and the service and quality of the event was great. The servers/ bartender were extremely friendly as well. Some of the best service I've had in the area. Pro tip: The area around isn't the best to walk around at night and hop from place to place so I'd recommend visiting during the day/ evening. read more

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** The following review reflects my takeout experience DURING the shelter-in-place order currently in effect. ** Now here's a perfect example of a place I would've never patronized unless there was a sweeping pandemic that turned everything inside out...literally. I've walked by it many, many times but just figured it was a bar for the young SoMa whippersnappers, the grunge types who call me 'Pops' and force me to say things like, "You kids make this world lousy!" Wait, that was "West Side Story", wasn't it? Anyhow, I was taking my evening constitutional when I took notice they were doing takeout as well as selling certain grocery items like fruit compotes, preserves, and salsas. Given that it is indeed a bar lounge, you would think the menu would be limited to bar bites and cocktails-to-go... But they also offer meal kits as well like a pound of carnitas or roasted cauliflower if you prefer. I went small and ordered the $7.50 set of Mini Sopes, a half-dozen of them on thick mini-corn tortillas layered with mushrooms, cauliflower, beans, salsa fresca, and queso fresco (photo: https://bit.ly/3hCmWli). They were like poppers but really flavorful with welcome texture. Of course I had to get the $6.50 Chips and Salsa because after all, I was at a bar. The salsa was genuinely fresh, and the chips filled the paper bag (photo: https://bit.ly/2WVCKrr). The owners have built a fenced-in outdoor space to accommodate their regulars, the ones who need to get their cerveza on. Hiya Pops! Hello, young whippersnappers. FOOD - 4 stars...tasty bar bites in a box (and a bag)...no question AMBIANCE - n/a...the outdoor space was one of the more thoughtful ones I've seen...for me, it was about the takeout SERVICE - 4 stars...very friendly and making the most of a tough situation TOTAL - 4 stars...I feel like seeing "West Side Story" now RELATED - Exploring this part of SoMa? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2H0vGTV read more

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I've actually had the pleasure of eating various food items here and I really like the food. My friend Heather really enjoys the tots with carnitas I enjoy the thoughts as well. However the churro dessert is really good. This place is a must try if you're in San Francisco. read more

Azucar Lounge - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Since I'm moving to a new city soon, I'm visiting all the places I wanted to keep on my bucket list. Azucar was one of them. It's so close to where my now-husband used to live, and relatively close to Civic Center station. I came here with a friend who lives in East Bay, and it turned out to be quite a night. Possibly because I had just come from the gym, even one tiki drink got me tipsy. We ordered some tacos to absorb the alcohol (well, and eat for dinner) and they were super delicious. The ceviche and thin tortilla chips were refreshing as well. Would highly recommend everything we ordered. This is a popular spot for private events, and even when it's not a buyout, companies still have happy hour events. Luckily it wasn't busy when we were there, but the music was a little too loud for our liking. Customer service was good. Overall it was missing some special edge to earn five stars from me, but I'd totally come here again. read more

Azucar Lounge - Tacos - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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One of our favorite places to grab a drink and a bite before going out to the clubs to dance. They've got phone chargers to borrow and great hospitality. And omg the food is good, not too greasy like some spots are, and the taquitos are probably my favorite in SF. Awesome drinks too!! Great margs if you're feeling boozy and great agua Fresca if you're not. And a super cozy setting with cute "stained glass" of margaritas and birds on the windows and warm lighting and lots of smiles inside. And I loooove the rice and beans. Mmmm. read more

Azucar Lounge - Halfway through a taquito - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

The tacos here are incredible! I highly recommend the shrimp tacos. The sauce is spicy enough to burn your fingers, and two tacos are enough to be filling enough for dinner. Highly recommend coming here for drinks as well -- the margaritas and sangrias were flavorful and refreshing. read more

Azucar Lounge - Shrimp Tacos - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a cozy, clean place for Mexican food in soma! We got the ceviche & tots - both were really good! Happy hour sangria was $7. There were many table seats as well as couches in the lounge area! Very relaxing atmosphere! Service was great as well! Unfortunately they don't do taco Tuesdays now which was what we came for... but the server let us know that they are working on bringing it back:) would definitely come for it when they do! read more

Azucar Lounge - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great service and delicious food. Small portions, but well made and flavor is great. Nice ambiance and love the sofa lounge area. Wine selection is not great for those interested, but they have some unique cocktails on the menu. read more

the chorizo nopales super burrito here is just incredible. I get it twice a month or so for lunch and its sooo good. second tip: chicken quesadillas read more

They were out of a lot of things on the menu. The drinks all sounded great, but were lackluster when they arrived. The food was fine. $8.50 two street tacos is a little steep, but the carnitas was tender. read more

Azucar Lounge - Carnitas tacos - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is such a cute spot for drinks, tacos, and a good time. Love, love, love the decor! Super funky and relaxed which makes for a perfect time with friends. The server with the long beard and glasses (I feel terrible for not catching his name) was also great. We had the best convo about SF and the bay area. I had the Cantra margarita, "I left a peach of my heart in SF", and the churros. If you like spicy drinks, ILAPFMHISF is for you.I got it with the Mezcal instead of tequila which also gave it a nice pop. The peach was pretty subtle but overall it was good. The Cantra was an average margarita with a touch of orange. As for the churros, I'm a churro LOVER. I should probably write that somewhere "a churro lover, not a fighter" lol. These churros were highly recommended on Yelp so I figured I would try them. Unfortunately, I did not like them at all. They were pretty standard and I feel like I could get them anywhere. No soft inside, crispy outside which sucks AND they were pretty pricey.. BUT, I will say that I've had much much worse so all things considered, I ate them. The cream on the side did help a little. Overall, I would come back to this spot for sure.... I just wouldn't get the churros. read more

Azucar Lounge - I left a peach of my heart in SF - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We stopped by for a nice refreshing drink, it's was a beautiful day with awesome friends so why not. We were a bit hungry but we were indecisive on where to land for dinner. So, we started with some mescal & fresh tortilla chips accompanied with fresh pico de gallo. I will tell you it was just the beginning. The mescal was amazing, Smokey and smooth. Tortilla chips were fresh and salted to perfection. I'm a chip fanatic and a bit of a snob, what can I say. It's an addiction. Lol, who's with me? The margaritas were a steal, $5.00 a pop! Yes, FIVE dollars! Tacos were all you can eat for $12.00 you get 2 at a time. They were alright, nothing fancy...still chips are at the top. We did order a unicorn drink special and 2.00 went to the LGTB community, why wouldn't we right. We will definitely be here on a Tuesday hopefully very soon! read more

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I've been coming to Jonathan's restaurant for years. It all started from a party during Folsom and now it has grown to such an amazing cozy restaurant that I venture out when I'm in dire need of Latin America food. I've done multiple private events with him because he is fair, reasonable, and delivers with amazing customer service. Second, the food is one of the best in the area. From tacos, to tequila tasting, to amazing alcoholic drinks you can't go wrong. Last time I was there for food I ordered carne asada tacos, queso Blanco, and guacamole and chips. I also had their hot dog which has themes based from South American countries. I had the Colombiano. For drinks we had their house margarita with our choice of tequila; we did the tequila tasting of a few of their tequilas, and I also had him make me a rumchata which is one of the best ones I've tried. I will keep coming over and over. Check their brunch on the weekends and Taco Tuesday for specials, my friendly recommendation. read more

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Last night I died and went to taco heaven. ...actually, I got smashed at the Oasis and stumbled down the street for more cocktails, where I was met with the most divine tortilla adorned with saucy little meats that did the most joyful dance around my tongue! Their classic margherita is simply classic. Just perfect. Their tacos are made with super fresh tortillas that are so soft, supportive, and comforting - a genuine hug around perfectly prepared meats and salsas. The carnitas were some of the best I've ever had. They've also got an impressive selection of veg options, if you're feeling veg-o. Indoor dining, or you can order from the window on the sidewalk for to-go or outdoor parklet dining. Open LATE (midnight)! The staff were attentive, professional, and chill. A+, definitely recommend, can't wait to stumble here again! read more

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I had the Shrimp Azucarito today, and it was delicious. They used fresh high quality ingredients. The togo orders come in a reusable tin box. Text them after your meal, and they come to pick them up. read more

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A very festive indoor vibe with leather sofas and beautiful wood interior and decorations! I loved their extensive cocktail menu, including the Caipirinha, which I learned is the national cocktail of Brazil. Made from a sugar cane-based rum, it was similar to a sweeter margarita with a very refreshing and strong lime kick. Their burrito was fantastic! I loved how you could specify what kind of beans, including retried, which is a special treat. Their veggie options include chickpeas and cauliflower, which brought it to a whole new savory vegetable game and puts them high in my list for a burrito spot, given the generous guacamole and Mexican rice. Service was very friendly! As more people start to come, it will make for a very festive vibe! read more

Azucar Lounge - Caipirinha - delicious national cocktail of Brazil similar to a margarita - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food tasted okay but portions are so small it's not enough to keep you full. This is Barbie house size!!

Our first meal in San Fran and it was a treat , managed to catch the last minutes of Happy Hour which was a bonus. Friendly Staff , delicious food and the Sangria was read more

The great thing about SF is there's a lot of good eats sometimes on the most random streets. This place is just that. This is some great Mexican food, the tacos, burrito, and the tater tots were all incredible! They have nice tables that are great for larger parties to lounge too. read more

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Needed a pretty relaxed spot to come to before heading to SFO. Consulted with my friend who lives in the city, and he said this was one of his go-to spots in SoMa. Fairly limited menu as far as options go. Had the Azucarrito (super burrito) with carne asada and without beans. Solid, not spectacular. If you're in a pinch for Mexican food and don't really wanna go all the way down to the Mission, this will suffice. Service here is impeccable. Very friendly staff, accommodated our fairly large contingent of luggage with no issues whatsoever. It's also fairly spacious in here. High ceilings and the tables were spread out very well. Felt very comfortable in here. Wouldn't mind coming back here for sure. read more

Azucar Lounge - Azucarrito - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went on a Monday night and was blown away by the atmosphere, service, food & drinks. I've been underwhelmed by almost all the Mexican/Latin restaurants that I've visited over the past couple years in the Bay Area so I visited Azucar reluctantly. The minute you walk in, you can instantly sense the place is different. I'd recommend it for a date night or small group outing with friends. Received a special Monday night menu and tried various appetizers. All were excellent, I'll be back to try other items on the menu. You should check it out as well. read more

Azucar Lounge - Colombian Hot Dog - Small but filling. A gourmet take on the traditional Colombian street food favorite - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Overall 9/10. We live close by to this place and decided to try them one night. Since then, they've become a regular take out spot for us. We always get their burritos and they are divine! We both agree the burritos almost (if not) identical to La Taqueria in the Mission. The burritos are perfectly seasoned with great portions of all the fillings. Each bite is perfect as if is, and you don't feel the need to add any sauces. With the burritos, they also give you a generous portion of complimentary chips and salsa. We always get take out, but the inside is very cute and has a couple of lounge-y spots that would be perfect to grab a drink. Staff is always super nice when we pick up our orders. If you're like me and don't like going to the Mission for good burritos or you're just in the area, I'd highly recommend checking them out. read more

My group of three was actually headed elsewehere when we decided to walk into Azucar Lounge on Friday, November 17th around 10:30pm. There were a few people here, but all the tables had reserved signs, so we were sat at the communal table by the bar. *Chicharron de Harina: puffed rings of pasta, chili pequin, lime ($5) *Oaxacan Peanuts: roasted with garlic, arbol chile, lime ($4.50) *Queso Blanco: jalapeno, parmesan sauce, house made tortilla chips ($9.50) *Sangria Blanco: chablis, house herbs and spices ($8) *Michelada: mexican lager, lime juice, mexican spices ($9) *House Margarita ($9) x2 *Casadores Reposado ($11) x5 We really only came here to drink, but ended up getting some snacks. I only tried the queso cuz I'm a cheese fanatic. It was ooey and cheesy, though I do prefer an orange queso over white. I think it's a comfort thing. The other apps seemed okay though the peanuts were kind of burnt. Maybe they were roasted for a tad too long as there were some black and bitter pieces. For the drinks, I got the two margaritas and two shots. They didn't have a standard marg on the menu, so our server just had the bartender make me one. It was fine, but I wanted it stiffer, so I had them add a shot to my second one. Glad we stumbled upon this place, but I ended up being baffled by all the reserve signs as we were the only people in the bar towards the end of our two hour stay here. Would have been way more cozy to sit at one of their comfy tables. Maybe it's a crowd control thing, but if I were to ever come back, I'd definitely reserve a table instead. Those bar seats were not comfy. Oh well, now I know. read more

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So fricking good. The quesadilla with zucchini is delicious, as is the guacamole. Perfect place to stop for chips, guac and snacks.

The food and wine were delightful, the atmosphere was very comfortable and the music was just perfect for a gathering of three old friends who wanted to relax and enjoy each others company. We very much look forward to our next reservation! read more

Chill bar with awesome tacos. They had a pretty large selection of tacos so I'll have to try some of the others the next time I go. Will definitely go back. read more

Gimme some of that good ol' Azucar baby! The Azucar lounge is a Mexican bar located in the SOMA district of San Francisco off of Folsom street. It's one of those establishments where if you blink you might just miss it! Tucked away on a street corner, this lounge provides a very low key and intimate setting as well as a variety of cocktails and Mexican bar bites. I came here for a UYE about 3 months ago and had a really nice time here! There was a large group of about 20 of us that night. Although this lounge is on the smaller side, it definitely had enough room to accommodate our large group! The decor is very hip and modern with lots of color and dim lighting. The bar itself has limited seating but the lounge area is situated with tables and sofas all throughout. I must mention that I also thoroughly enjoyed the music selection that night. Not sure if it was a mix or a DJ that was spinnin', but they were seriously KILLIN' IT! I only had one cocktail that night which was one of their signature cocktails called the Azucar. It consisted of tequila, chartreuse, lime juice, grapefruit juice, agave syrup, and their house made habanero tincture. I have to say that it was definitely a lot more bitter than I would have liked it to be. I generally like sweet cocktails, so this was a bit of a miss for me. I also thought that they skimped out on the amount of the cocktail that was given to me. It was loaded with ice and the glass was only filled halfway. Although, I wasn't pleased with my cocktail, others in our group seemed to really enjoy theirs. I will definitely try something else next time around. Our group had a pretty nice spread of bar bites going! We ordered chicken wings, shrimp tacos, chips and salsa, chips and queso dip, and quesadillas. Everything tasted pretty good for the most part! The shrimp tacos could have used a little more flavor in my opinion. However the real standout here was that queso sauce! I almost ate the whole damn thing by myself! The sauce was warm, creamy and melty! It was complimented with a nice kick of jalapeños which I absolutely loved! I would highly recommend getting this as one of your appetizers. I promise you won't stop eating it until it's gone! The chicken wings were also finger lickin' good and I really enjoyed the flavor of the rub. The atmosphere here was really wonderful! It was very casual and low key, perfect for just about any type of setting. The also have some bomb happy hour specials here including discounts on cocktails, beer, and wine! They have happy hour from 3-close on Mondays and from 3-7 Wednesday-Sunday! That's a pretty nice deal considering that most places end happy hour at 6 and don't have it on the weekends. Overall, it's an excellent choice for having a nice outing with friends! read more

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