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    Cha Cha Cha

    3.9 (3.7k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Maddie R.

    I loved the vibe of this place. It was dimly lit and there was artwork in every corner of the place. We started off with the sangria and ordered the papas bravas, guac and ceviche. The papas bravas are a must have- the spicy sauce is amazing. The guac was some of the better guac I've ever had and I loved it. Ceviche I could've done without, it wasn't my favorite. The food came out super quickly and the waiters were awesome!

    paella mixta and sangria
    Kai B.

    I'm shocked this place isn't 5 stars across the board. Never been here with anyone who didn't love it! People's personal tastes must be whack if they don't like the food seriously. Everything I've had from here was seasoned perfectly, nothing is too salty or sweet whether it be their perfect Paella Mixta, the best calamari in the Bay Area, or their always fire in house Sangria and mixed drinks. The lighting is always perfect too, especially with the Bay Area fog it creates such a great vibe you won't experience anywhere else. It is expensive but so worth it! I'm always chomping at the bit to make the trek back every chance I get!

    Tray of Yucca Fries, Cajun Shrimp, and Vaca Frita
    Eileen Q.

    The seasoning on the yucca fries was delicious! I enjoyed the vaca frita though I did wish that there was a stronger lime flavor and I personally was not a fan of having plantains in a savory dish. The Cajun shrimp sauce was warm and comforting. The staff were attentive and great!

    Are delicious guacamole, and chips and salsa. The salsa was so fresh and delicious. We asked for two extra servings.
    Lisa C.

    Cha Cha Cha in San Francisco makes a delicious Spinach salad! Went here with some friends who were visiting from Phoenix, Arizona, and wanted to visit all of the thrift shops on Haight. We ended up going to Cha Cha Cha for lunch and loved the entire fun and lively experience. This Caribbean restaurant is a vibe and they play wonderful music. They also have a great variety of different Caribbean dishes, but I recommend the Cuban sandwich and the spinach salad. Their guacamole and chips and salsa were to die for as well. The staff is friendly and our food came out pretty quickly considering the place was packed. Look forward to coming back here and trying some new dishes.

    Tres Leches Cake
    Merilou B.

    Came in during happy hour on a Wednesday, no wait! My friend had recommended cha cha cha and LOVES their cajun shrimp so we had to try. And I now completely understand the hype the sauce alone is soooo good and dipping it with the bread too. The tres leches was good but not my favorite. Great place to grab drinks and catch up with friends!

    Papas and drinks

    The food was a great experience and it was a fun and chill environment! Wait staff was fast and friendly.

    Jerk chicken so good
    Becky V.

    Always a good time! The festive decor, the lighting at dinner time, the colors, the vibe is awesome in here. A reliable DATE NIGHT spot. You know you'll have food and fun The best SANGRIA! Tastes sweet like juice, it will get you feeling good. You can eat the delicious wine infused fruit after too. You'll forget this is wine The food is fantastic: -Jerk chicken is so tender just perfectly cooked -Cajun shrimp: the sauce is buttery and tasty, plenty to dip your bread into -calamari is ok, not especially flavorful, comes with lemon and tartar sauce and marinara sauce on the side Service is efficient! They've got this down

    Chae Jerk Chicken Lunch
    Amber C.

    Stopped by while strolling Haight-Ashbury on Labor Day. Had good music and good vibes. Pretty fast service. I liked that the music wasn't too loud. My friend and I shared the jerk chicken and paella which was more than enough food for both of us. Jerk chicken: 4/5 Really big portion size. The jerk sauce was super unique and the chicken was soo flavorful. Paella mixta: 4/5 Also huge portion size. Had so many different things in it. Mussels, shrimp, chicken, scallop, fish, sausage (which we didn't eat), squid, calamari. I liked the olives in it. Rice was well seasoned too. Kinda wish it was only seafood to get more of the seafood flavor.

    Warm Spinach Salad
    Meiyi Y.

    Overall, the food was good. My favorite was the cajun shrimp as the sauce was savory and creamy. The spinach paired well with the bacon and mushroom in the salad. The chicken paillard was a bit dry but the mustard sauce was decent. This is a cute restaurant with a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. There was no wait for a party of 2 on a Saturday morning right when they opened.

    Chae Jerk Chicken Lunch Guacamole & Chips Lunch Cajun Shrimp Lunch
    Joy Z.

    Heard a lot of good things about this place so i decided to check it out for with two other friends after a long walk around Golden Gate Park for Saturday lunch and we were sat immediately. We got the Cajun shrimp, jerk chicken, chicken wings, and guacamole and chips to share. The shrimp is so creamy and rich and has a spicy kick. We even asked for extra bread just so we could get all sauce with the bread. The jerk chicken is hands down the best I've had. Absolute flavor bomb. The chicken wings are tossed in this finger licking guava chili sauce. The guac and chips are not as memorable in comparison to the main dishes and maybe we should've gotten the plantain as a side. All the portions are massive and everything's reasonably priced so we ended up feeling super full. The service is fast and friendly. The only thing is we didn't get our water refill that often. The interior has a vibrant and colorful vibe and we came during the 60th Grateful Dead concert weekend so all the other customers also dressed in a funky and colorful way which added to the fun vibes. This place lived up to the hype and would love to come back and try more dishes!

    Paella Mixta
    Samantha D.

    Came here on a weekday night. No reservations, but there were plenty of tables open for a party of 3. Been wanting to try this place since I was in high school. Ended up trying a few different things. Cajun shrimp was creamy and delicious. A rich dish. Wish they gave more bread, so I could eat the rest of the sauce. Jerk chicken was super tender and flavorful. There was so much sauce to go either the rice. Paella mixta was interesting. A variation on the Spanish original, but I prefer the original. The portions were massive. Definitely stuffed by the end of the meal.

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: it's located in a corner spot, and not too far way from the golden gate and panhandle parks, plenty of outdoor seats and spacious dining room inside, with full bar service in a separate narrow room Service: super friendly and very patient with requests, provided useful suggestion, served food fast and refilled water attentively Food: plenty of choices on their menu, classic Cuban food options and fusion dishes too PAELLA MIXTA - ***** Spanish rice with saffron, mussels, seasonal fish, shrimp, calamari, scallaps, chicken, and andouille sausage, rich in flavors, the rice is so tasty, and seafood combination is very fresh too, a must-try here, highly recommend CUBANO CLASSICO - **** Roasted pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, pickles in a pressed baguette, the roasted pork was so good, and the simple ingredients made the sandwich so yummy, recommend Plantain Fries with Pasilla Aioli - **** so crunchy and tasty, recommend Price: generous portions and very affordable prices, expect $30 per person for a hearty meal

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    It also says happy hour menu and shows the time that’s available.

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    I wish you ordered it with only seafood. Thanks for the review

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    Go eat your dog food. Why to bother coming here and writing a review.

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    Since you can write I’m assuming you can read too. My menu is clear.

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    How noisy is it?

    Not bad really, been there when it's busy and the seating is pretty intimate even as a group

    Do you have full bar service?

    Yes, we do.

    Does this place have live music?

    Not for Haight location . Mission location soon

    Wondering what the vegan options are?

    Rice and Beans w/o sour cream Plantanos w/o sour cream Maduros w/o sour cream… Read more

    Do they take reservation?

    we do take reservation only at mission street location. Not at the haight street location. Kindly

    Do they have a gluten free menu?

    Are small children welcome?

    Yes of course!

    Is this place dog friendly?

    you are welcome on our patio seating area. unfortunately for indoor we do allow only service dogs.

    Are you taking reservations?

    Just called and they said no unfortunately 😞

    Are they open during this pandemic?

    Yes!!

    Does anyone know if this restaurant is in anyway connected to the original cha cha Chas that closed down in Los Angeles on Virgil?

    No, we have no connection at all. They had a bit different menu. Thanks

    What's the wait time?

    Depends on the day and time, during the week usually no wait. Or get some sangria to sip on until the table is ready.

    I want to dine here with a friend who is vegan. Are there any good vegan dishes on the menu?

    Yes they do have vegan options. Like the fried bananas and beans, just omit the sour cream or cheese, and they also had a mushroom appetizer I ordered which was the best tasting if all the dishes we ordered. Maybe the white rice and beans would be… Read more

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