We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Mariposas in San Francisco! The food was delicious,…read morethe atmosphere was wonderful, and the service truly made our evening special. A huge shout-out to Ivan, who was simply outstanding. He was incredibly friendly, attentive, professional, and genuinely made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. He took great care of us throughout the entire dinner and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Exceptional service and a wonderful personality -- Ivan is definitely one of the reasons we would come back! Jennifer was also excellent: warm, attentive, and very professional. Together, Ivan and Jennifer made an already great dinner even better. Great food, great atmosphere, and truly exceptional service. Highly recommended -- and if you have the chance, ask for Ivan!

We pivoted to Mariposas on a Saturday night for a birthday dinner after finding our original…read morerestaurant, El Rincon de Jorgito, was now closed. Mariposas was just starting to fill up when we arrived, and the team accommodated our party seamlessly. The atmosphere is fun, quirky, and unpretentious--playfully decorated with a full floral wall, glowing accent lights, and large butterflies throughout the dining room. What truly made the evening special, though, was the stellar service. Our server took fantastic care of us, which was no small feat considering she seemed to be managing several tables (if not most of the dining room) single-handedly. She was warm, attentive, and incredibly professional from start to finish. They even surprised the birthday girl with a complimentary dessert of her choice--Lúcuma (Peruvian caramel-like fruit) ice cream, which was a delightful touch. For the food and drinks, the empanadas (chicken, beef, and vegetable) were the absolute stars of the dinner--beautifully presented and easily some of the best I've had in a long time. The Ceviche de Camarones was fresh and packed with flavor, while the Lomo Saltado was perfectly tender, and well-seasoned. The Arroz con Pollo was solid, though if we had a do-over, we'd swap it for a second order of Ceviche or the Chicken Tallarín Saltado. We rounded out the meal with a classic Pisco Sour, a refreshing Chicha Morada, and a few chilled Inca Kolas, all of which were excellent. Mariposas delivered great food, a relaxed vibe, and standout hospitality when we needed a backup plan. I recommended Mariposas if you're looking for solid Peruvian comfort food and top-tier service in SF.

We had the ceviche mango, ribs, steak, and el dorado pasta. Everything was so good! The tres leches…read morecake was also amazing. We've been here twice and both times the service was incredible and the staff was so nice.

We loved this place so much we dined here for dinner two days in a row! We were in town over the…read moreweekend for the Pokemon World Championships, and by the end of the first day, we were famished. Fortunately for us, El Dorado was conveniently located a block away from Moscone South (yes, I had my eye on the restaurant ahead of time and had made a reservation). The first night, Jorge greeted us warmly and walked us through the menu. The restaurant's vibe is neighborhood casual, though still appropriate for a date night or nice family outing. We wanted to try a little bit of everything, so we ordered the ceviche trio, the empanada sampler, and the pescado frito, which is a pan-seared red snapper entree. For dessert, we had the churros and mango mousse cake. Everything was delicious, and our favorites were the original ceviche, the veggie empanada, the fish, and the mango mousse cake. For drinks, we ordered the chicha morada and pisco sour - both refreshing and yummy! Jorge was also our server, and service was excellent throughout dinner. We enjoyed everything so much and joked about dining here again tomorrow. Pretty sure Jorge did not take us seriously! The second night rolled around, and I couldn't stop thinking about the veggie empanada and pisco sour... so we dined at El Dorado once more! We did not have a reservation this time, and thankfully the restaurant had a couple of open tables. We told the host (not Jorge; sorry, I forgot your name!) we had dined with them last night, and he chuckled. Pretty sure he thought we were kidding! This time our server was Ayduri, who was very sweet and attentive as well. We got a full order of the veggie empanada, the shrimp causa (kind of like a tart potato salad with shrimp), the churrasco entree, and their seafood pasta special. For dessert, the chocolate cake. Another chicha and a maracuya (passionfruit) sour this time. All the items delivered - especially the churrasco, which came perfectly medium rare, just like we requested. And, to our pleasant surprise, the dessert was on the house, because we dined there twice in a row! All in all, El Dorado is a gem in SOMA. Granted, I do not venture into SOMA often, so my palate only knows so much. But I'm confident you'll find something to love here. And chances are we'll be back again the next time we're in the city.

We came on a Saturday night. Waitress Carolina was friendly with amazing recommendations…read more We liked the tuna and the shrimp ceviches with the yuca chips (though wish the chips came with). We loved the short rib and the pork belly fried rice mains. Drinks were spot on: esp the strawberry lemonade and police officer cocktails. Overall, really lovely dinner and family friendly.

Ordered the Costillas, Pulpo and wish I had space for more food but was stuffed. Service was great,…read morealways refilling water and asking if we need anything more. We had a booth and our view was the curb, wasnt anything fancy but the place was vibin'. Would i come back? Definitely, ive already reserved a time for next week. The flavors on the food was exceptionally good, and price for value was on point.

The food was amazing, mainly seafood options we ordered. Eating fresh seafood nearby the pier made…read morethe night unforgettable. The restaurant front is a bar, the back includes an indoor and outdoor patio. Overall is very large dinning hall. If you have over 6 guests the long table won't be ideal for group meetings. The service was on point but the service dropped a bit by the end of the night. Across street has a parking area, after 8 PM during weekdays is free of charge!

La Mar is a beautiful Peruvian seafood restaurant right by the water. The setting is gorgeous, and…read moreit's a nice spot if you want seafood with a view. Luckily, it was a beautiful day in SF. Overall, the staff was nice, but I had a frustrating experience with the host. I came in and asked if I could get a table and if there was a wait. She said there wasn't and that she would get me a table. I waited...and waited...while watching other people get seated. Eventually, I had to ask her again, and she finally printed out a ticket for me to be seated. I'm still not sure what happened the first time I asked. I ordered their special lobster pasta and a latte. The lobster was perfectly cooked, and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was creamy with a nice peppery kick, and everything worked really well together. The dish is meant for two people, so it's definitely a generous portion. The latte was pretty basic and weak. I'm a bit of a coffee snob, so I'm pretty picky when it comes to coffee. I would love to come back and try some of their other seafood dishes.

I'm really glad I stopped by at this place. I just saw this on Google maps when I was searching for…read moresome Peruvian food. Upon entering the restaurant, I was greeted by a wonderful lady named Naraa. She was so nice! She carried herself professionally and was friendly throughout my dining experience. The place looks new. Everything was pleasant. I ordered the Mostrito, the fried chicken chicken with egg and fried rice. It was very delicious! I also ordered some alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. All of them are good. Overall, it was a very good experience. Naraa and one of the Hispanic servers have put up a great service.

+ Nice courtyard ambiance + Attentive/good staff…read more+ Drinks strong and tasty + All the food was better than I expected. Especially the chicken entree - automatic 5% fee. Extremely unethical. - even for SF, high prices and not as much of an upscale vibe to justify. Eg $19 per drink. $165 for meal for two - it was dead inside at 630 on Friday. Probably because of the prices?

I ordered Lomo Saltado & Ceviche Mixto w/ Chips & Salsa…read more Highly recommend this place. Huge portions and delicious Peruvian food! $28 Lomo Saltado 8.5/10 The sauce is perfectly salted to eat with the rice and frites. Majority of the tenderloin was tender. Love the onions and tomatoes complimenting with more flavors to the dish. $24 Ceviche Mixto 8/10 A lot for one person but can't complain! Definitely a 2-3 person appetizer. Perfect starter since I was craving for ceviche. Fish was nicely tender. Nice chunky size for a nice bite. Everything tasted fresh. Slightly a little more acidic than I liked but I enjoyed it. Staff were friendly and made sure I was taken care of. Love the ambience and the vibes of the interior. Music spot on. I'll definitely comeback to try the Mariscada next time!

For legitimate Latin/Peruvian food, this is a great find. Everything we tried was solid. Highly…read morerecommend the yuca frites and chicharron de pollo (fried chicken) to share. Totopos Con Chile: B Chicharron de pollo: B+ Yuca frites: A Spinach and mushroom B Mariscada: B+ Service was just okay. They had live music on a Saturday night so the place was a vibe.

Giovanni was the best Food was great and pisco and maracuya…read morewere on point .. Go before the close and move to fresca .

This unique place is located right near Golden Gate Park with adequate parking limited to 30…read moreminutes. So eat fast. Haha no the food here needs to be savored. There is a nice selection off the main menu for Happy Hour 4-6pm. Providing an opportunity to sample one or more of the menu items as an appetizer. I chose the mussels with garlic bread, as good ones are not found easily. The portion was quite ample, and the sauce I dipped my nice crunchy garlic bread in was very flavorful, warm and delicious. I also tried the plantains which were cooked perfectly; not too mushy with a perfect char, and the sweet onions on top were also tasty. Paired with a very tangy dipping sauce. All the flavors came together well. My husband ordered the Cantina burger which he enjoyed down to the last bite. Our daughter also sampled off the smaller menu with Lomo Empanadas and the Chicharron de Pollo which she reported were both very nicely prepared. Will, our server gave us excellent recommendations which we availed ourselves of. The bill for 4 items plus the burger, a side of rice, and a ginger beer came to just under seventy dollars, which was a reasonable price. I would definitely give the food five stars, and the restaurant four as it's a long and lengthy bar with a few tables for two. The majority of the seating is in the back with two flat screens and an open kitchen. I can imagine how loud this place can get. We went at the perfect time: not a lot of customers so we received excellent individualized service from Will. I would hope to be able to return next time we visit GG Park and sample some more menu items like the Peruvian Paella which sounded very promising.

Came here with friends and the service here is nice and food is delicious. Go-tos are the Lomo…read moreSaltado and Ceviche. Located near the mission/bernal border that has a few neighborhood gems!

Hands down the best Peruvian restaurant we've been to…read more My Peruvian boyfriend said he felt like he was back in Peru. We ordered anticuchos and papa à la huancaina to start, and then ordered tallarín verde with milanesa, he ordered arroz with milanesa

Fish ceviche * very generous portions of white fish…read more* pleasant balance of acidity and spice * Peruvian chips provide a nice crunch, but I wish there was more crunchy elements to break up the tender texture of the fish Pollada A traditional Peruvian chicken dish. My first time ordering it and I will look for it next time I'm at a Peruvian restaurant * chicken is well prepared, almost all the meat has been skillfully separated from the bone and flattened, resulting in a crispy & well-coated chicken that can be eaten almost without utensils. * while the chicken is well prepared, coated, and cooked, I wish it had either more spices or was paired with a sauce for some extra moisture & flavor diversity. * The boiled potato really exceeded my expectation. It's so 'potato', as a potato lover I appreciate how minimally processed it is. It's not mashed or mixed with flavorings, it's really just a perfectly cooked potato with a drizzle of sauce. I don't think the potato will blow anyone's socks off but I really liked it :) Service is very friendly, it's giving family owned vibes. The interior is festive with lots of Peruvian decorations and there's a cute faux grass welcoming mat outside to set the mood. Overall I recommend this place! I think it's a great spot especially because there's plentiful parking and nothing compatible in the immediate surrounds.

Food was amazing, service was great! We ordered the chicha morada, lomo saltado de filet mignon,…read morechaufa de pollo, fried plantains, and Jalea. All came out hot and fresh, and everything was delicious

Great views, good drinks and food! How did I not know about this place before? I booked our table…read moreonline about a week in advance. They were very busy on a Tuesday at 5:30pm but maybe not so crowded to have a wait. Most tables/seats seemed filled up. Total including tax tip $212.16, for 3 drinks, 4 plates; a filling dinner for two. Quite pricey. DRINKS * Pisco sour - 4 stars. Lovely and interesting, foam a little on the light side. * La Ophelia - 4 stars. More sweet than the pisco sour, the foam on top was definitely sweet and heavy but my guy friend who was initially hesitant actually really liked it. * Poko - 3.5 stars. Too light even for a lightweight like me! Tasty glorified fruit juice. FOOD * Hamachi & tuna ceviche - 4.5 stars super yummy. Fish could be a little more fresh. * Shishito peppers - 3 stars. A little soggy but good flavor. * Anticucho riblets - 3.5 stars, good flavor but could use more crisp. * Lomo saltado roll - 3.5 stars. Tasty but not for me as all cooked meat, but we got this bc we had a shellfish allergy and couldn't get the other rolls. Genuinely good for what it is!

Went there for lunch before a Giants game and was left basically stranded. We sat down and ordered…read moredrinks, which arrived, then ordered our food shortly after. An hour passes and no food so we flagged down a different server and he did some investigating and told us that our food was never put in. So an entire hour of us waiting for food that was never going to come. Not a great experience at all. Our original server was nowhere to be found. Unprofessional and will never come back.