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.

Had dinner at LAMAR with a coworker while in San Francisco for a business trip. We ordered several…read moredishes to share, including the Ceviche Clásico, Tiradito Corado, Conchas, and Lomo Saltado. The Tiradito Corado was easily the highlight of the meal--really flavorful and the dish I'd definitely order again. The ceviche was fine, although I wasn't a big fan of the nuts that came with it. The Conchas, served with scallops, were quite good, but at $39, I'm not sure they quite justified the price. The Lomo Saltado was okay. The fries that came with it were excellent, but the steak itself was a little overcooked and didn't have as much flavor as I was hoping for. Service was great throughout the meal, and overall it was a good dining experience. My biggest hesitation is the price relative to what you get. At these prices, I expected the food to be a little more impressive across the board. Still, there were some standout dishes, especially the Tiradito Corado, and I'm glad I gave the restaurant a try.

I ordered the mofongo supremo with tostones and arroz con gandules, and this meal hit me in a way I…read morewasn't expecting. A few bites in and I was right back at my grandmother's house, eating the kind of food I grew up with a thousand times. It actually brought tears to my eyes. You can taste the care behind what comes out of this kitchen. Parada 22 has real Boricua soul, the atmosphere feels right, and the food speaks for itself. This is what soul food means to me.

This restaurant is wonderful!!!…read more It is located in a very trendy and thrift-heavy neighborhood within San Fran. Very walkable and fun to explore. Would recommend walking to the nearby park after your meal. This food was delish, made with love, and reasonably priced. The plantains alone warrant a return visit!

We celebrated my daughter's surprise 40th birthday at Lolinda with a party of 14 after our…read morecupcake-decorating workshop. Our theme was "Dress in the City," where Emily in Paris meets Martha Stewart, and Lolinda was the perfect place to continue the celebration. Communication with Cortney was excellent from the beginning. She was helpful, attentive, and created a special menu that matched our theme beautifully. We were seated on the mezzanine, which gave us a wonderful atmosphere and made our large party feel comfortable and special. The food was absolutely amazing, and everyone enjoyed it. The entire evening was beautiful, lively, and memorable. Thank you to Cortney and the Lolinda team for helping us make my daughter's birthday so special.

We came here to celebrate our anniversary and to try their Happy Hour in addition to their regular…read moremenu. We were not disappointed. First let me give a shout out to our server Mindy. She was super attentive and made the dinner special. Thank you Mindy! And thank you Lolinda for the complimentary glasses of Champagne, so nice and unexpected. Note if you wish to try the happy hour it is limited to seating in the bar area which was fine with us. We started with (from Happy Hour menu) Cocktails 1 Bees Knees and 4 Penicillin (I had 3 and wife had 1) Suffice it to say we liked the drinks. Beef tartare and toasted bread, beef was luscious! Empanadas beef and chicken were hecka good. we wanted to bring some home but they don't allow take away from happy hour menu Mushroom empanada yep this was good too Dipping sauces were excellent Dinner Asada Mixto. Meats, peppers, potatoes, bread and chimichuri sauce. Excellent combination of flavors and textures. The grilled peppers and potatoes were soft with nice charred flavor. Two types of sausages with crisp casing and great flavor fillings. Could have used a bit more meat but the flavors were great. Outstanding bread served with this dish and with beef tartar Rescoldo, Eggplant, pepper and onion, Served room temp spread over toast Dessert Burnt Basque cheesecake with poached peaches. To die for!!! Beautiful interior warm and rustic. Open kitchen in the back but you can't see them easily from the tables. There's a long bar height table centered in the bar area for large groups. With several bar height tables along the wall and normal tables and booths in the main dining area. For the most part there is street parking but good luck finding a space. We took Uber so that we could have some drinks.

People have recommended Pica Pica to me for years and I never had the chance to go ... until a few…read moredays ago. For some reason, I thought this was a regular restaurant with table service, and a much larger space, but it's a somewhat narrow space and you order at the counter. I decided to try their trio sampler plate so I could get an idea of how a few of their meats were prepared and they each were in their own mini-arepa, so I thought that would be a good introduction. Unfortunately, I didn't like the arepas as much as I thought I would. I found them to be a little dry and lacking that rich corn masa flavor I was expecting. I don't know if this has to do solely with Pica Pica or if it's simply how arepas are made in general, but I came away feeling like I preferred other foods with a corn base such as tamales and pupusas. Meat-wise I had the fried chicken, the shredded beef and the asado negro. The fried chicken, to me, was not very exciting. The shredded beef was good, tasty, but the asado negro was the absolute star of it all? As far as I'm concerned, it's a most delicious cut of brisket with a sweet tomato sauce. I wish I had ordered more. The platanos or fried plantains were not like maduros that are very sweet. They're a little dry and flavorless, and the side order that I got of them for $7.50, they sure don't give you all that many. so that was a bummer for me. I also tried two flavors of what essentially are aguas frescas, the passion fruit and the mango. The passion fruit was out of this world! The mango, don't bother. It tasted like water with a powdered mix. I will definitely be back -- unfortunately, not for the arepas, but for the asado negro, either as a plate with rice & beans or in a salad.

My first arepa and cachapas experience! We came here on a Sunday around 5pm and it's empty. The…read moreplace didn't seem to have lights on when we were there and we decided it's more pleasant to get it to-go and eat at Dolores park. I liked the cachapas with pulled pork so much more than the arepa with shredded beef. The pulled pork portion was huge and very juicey and delicious! The combination of sweet corn and savory pork was incredible. It's a bit weird though there are was half an uncut avocado just sitting inside the sweet corn crepe. The salad that came was also fresh, and I enjoyed the all the sauces that came with it. The white arepa we had was dry and uninteresting. I liked the plantains and the beef fillings too but the cachapas just couldn't beat. When we asked for to-go they put it in a brown bag. They didn't include any utensils so I suggest getting them if you want to eat somewhere else.

Amazing vibe! Truly represents San Francisco! The team there is always so accomplished and very…read morehelpful. Oz is a great guy!

A True San Francisco Gem!…read more I've been coming to Cha Cha Cha for over 20 years, and one thing that continues to amaze me is how the food still tastes just as absolutely divine as it did all those years ago! The consistency, flavor, and quality are truly something special. I highly recommend the calamari and the paella--both are absolutely delicious! There are so many other dishes I enjoy here that you really just have to come in and experience them for yourself. And let's not forget the sangria--it's to die for! The service is always impeccable, the atmosphere is wonderful, and every visit feels like a reminder of why this place has remained a favorite for so many years. After more than two decades of coming here, Cha Cha Cha continues to deliver. If you're visiting San Francisco or simply looking for an incredible meal, you definitely need to put this place on your list! A true gem in San Francisco!

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.

I came here with a party of 5 on Fourth of July for a late lunch session. It was lively but we…read moreluckily got a seat pretty quickly. I think the food was solid - I shared with someone the shredded jerk chicken chilaquiles and crispy beef vaca frita potato hash & eggs, whereas the entire table shared the guava crème brûlée French toast. The potato hash & eggs was good, no complaints. The chilaquiles were okay, my friend really loved them, but I personally thought they were okay. Seems like they're prepared different (with mole rather than salsa), and I think I prefer with salsa. Not to say they were a bad dish - my friend really loved them. The guava French toast was probably the best, it wasn't overwhelmingly sweet and had great flavor. I'm giving this place a 5 not because the food was exceptional or standout, it was solid overall, but taking into consideration the good experience, service, and ambience too. We also had bottomless mimosas, and staff were very friendly and attentive. My group had a great time overall. I would come back for bottomless mimosas & grub if I came with a group.

came on a Wed night. Area is a bit sketch but the place is tucked away and has plenty of bar and…read moreindoor seating. Very comfortable and nice! The food was so good holy cowwwweee.... I usually don't like bbq chicken but this one was actually awesome. It's definitely sweet but has a good fruity (?) sweet to it. Chicken was so juicy and I liked the crispy skin. And the potatoes?? Again not usually a mashed potatoes person but this one tasted SO good and I liked how it wasn't 100% mashed lol, and it was seasoned too. Of course the red cabbage went so well with the chicken and was a refreshing bite. The staff and waiter were so friendly and checked up on us every now and then to make sure everything was ok. Awesome find for a place to catch up with friends or starting a night out!

10/10 one of my fave spots at the Ferry Building! Highly recommend…read more My top picks: FOOD: BAJA FISH TACO Love their fish tacos, consistently perfectly crunchy and delicious with an even ratio of veggies and fish. CHURROS 4 long churros with dip, perfectly crunchy POLLO CHOLITA Boneless chicken thighs , delicious blend of herbs and spices - very easy to cut into. Good ratio of beans and rice and greens. Firm plantains Piña Colada - balanced, can slightly taste the alcohol Sangria - also balanced, slightly taste the alcohol Chips & Guac - fresh, crunchy chips lightly salted - SERVICE: Quick and friendly AMBIANCE: Casual: indoor + plenty of outdoor seating with a nice view of the Ferry

The food was mediocre at best. My husband ordered plantains, but they brought him fries instead. He…read morewent inside to let them know, and they asked him to bring back the three fries they had given him. He walked back to our table to get them and handed them over, only for them to throw the fries away right in front of him. Wouldn't you want your customer to at least enjoy the mistake you made? It was such an unnecessary and disappointing interaction, especially over three fries. We definitely won't be coming back.

Items ordered: Tuna…read moreTostada (Ahi tuna, red curry aioli, tamari, avocado, crispy jalapeños from Flor de chile) Hearts of Palm Ceviche (Orange, lemon verbena, red onion, cilantro, sunchoke, leche de tigre, corn) Short Rib (Short rib with Posta Negra sauce, rich, slow-cooked and deeply caramelized, served with sweet plantain puree, grilled asparagus, and a fennel and red cabbage salad) My wife and I were able to sneak in a quick dinner with just the two of us after a music recital we attended in the city. With no planning, we showed up at Pacifico, which was just a couple blocks from our concert. The restaurant was a little weird - it sits within the lobby of the SF Jazz recital hall, and all the signs are for "B-Side". It's a little unclear to me still whether the restaurant is called B-Side or Pacifico, but the waiter told us that Pacifico is new, with a new chef and new menu. The inspirations are Colombia, Peru, and California cooking, which was very appealing to us. We ordered two items off the specials menu (Tuna Tostada and Short Rib) and one from the permanent menu (Hearts of Palm Ceviche). The Tuna Tostada was both of our favorite. It was light, refreshing, and there were these little pops of flavor from burnt, deeply fried jalapeños. The Hearts of Palm ceviche was interesting and unique (a completely vegetarian dish, but made in the style of ceviche and with leche de tigre). Ultimately, it was more interesting than appetizing. Finally, the Short Rib was well cooked, but unfortunately just way too sweet for our palate.

The staff is literally mom & pop. The mom is the hostess and the dad is the chef. It's legit and…read moreauthentic. They treated us and our child so well. We came in with no reservation and they first asked a table to move for us, but we insisted it was okay and they seated us at the bar area since it was pretty packed. The restaurant is located in the building, might be hard to miss. Food and drinks were good overall. Portions are on the smaller side so we weren't super full by the end of our meal, but the taste was delicious. Not too salty, fresh fish, unique drinks ... a lot of tang in their thang!

I passed this place on the way to another restaurant that turned out to be closed, so I'm glad I…read morehad noted the menu was interesting and came back because damn this was good! I had to order the signature poc-chuc but I wasn't hungry enough for a full entry so I got a poc-chuc taco and also a chicken thigh taco. Each taco was LOADED so this was more than enough of a meal for me at such a cheap price. The poc-chuc pork meat was an insane flavor - while the citrus marinade wasn't super obvious like it didn't taste citrus-y, it tasted like no other pork I've had before and so flavorful and moist. The meat came on a freshly made tortilla as well - it was piping hot! And the tortilla was like no other corn or flour tortilla Ive had before. It was obviously very fresh and a little fluffy, though not to the level of naan or arepas. It just really complimented the meat. The chicken was fine but paled in comparison to the pork, so I shoulda got two of the signature. There was also free chips and salsa at the table. The salsa was also freshly made, but watch out the yellow/orange one has a strong kick to it! Logistics: - Indoor and outdoor seating - Limited street parking nearby but along the 22 and 55 bus lines

Small hole in the wall serving up stellar Yucatecan cuisine at a reasonable price!…read more We ordered the namesake poc chuc plate and three panuchos to share, trying salpicon (my favorite), poc-chuc (my bfs favorite), and asada (our least favorite, but not bad). Portions of all were pretty large, we left super full and struggled to finish everything. The food was so damn good, writing this review is making me want to go back already! Chips were thick and crispy, they came with two salsas, one of which was way too spicy for me, but loved the other. The ambiance and service are what you'd expect from an older more traditional spot in The Mission. Would absolutely come back here and recommend it to anyone that truly loves food and experiencing other cultures and cuisines.