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! read more

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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! read more

Cha Cha Cha - paella mixta and sangria - Caribbean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cool atmosphere, bland food. Meat tastes like it's been reheated from a can. Service was nice, but tip is automatically added to bill; maybe just stick to drinks when eating here. The menus also have a bright red message stating "no refunds based on personal taste", my initial thought on this was that more places should have that policy but I think it was actually a warning that a lot of people don't like their food. Also funny that management has to make rude responses to all their negative reviews except for the unfortunate person to get a pregnant roach in their drink. Edit: in what world would I ever come back? Even if the food was free I'd feel robbed especially with such great options for food in the neighborhood :) Also surprise surprise we got food poisoning, thanks Cha Cha Cha! read more

Had delivery from here. Love their jerk chicken! Gravy was flavorful. Very fresh. I was surprised to find this is a bar when I am writing this review. Guess its a great bar and has good food! read more

Great little neighborhood restaurant. Parking was tough. Took us about 20-30 mins to find parking but luckily it was a block away. Got there around 7:08pm and it was about a 40ish minute wait. Once we were seated the staff was very friendly. Our food came out pretty quick after our order was taken. Food was yummy. Got the Cajun shrimp, yucca fries, chicken wings, mushrooms and jerk chicken. We did family style between 3 people and it was very filling. For drinks we got the pitcher of sangria and you can't go wrong. It was very tasty. read more

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! read more

Cha Cha Cha - Tray of Yucca Fries, Cajun Shrimp, and Vaca Frita - Caribbean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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! read more

Cha Cha Cha - Tres Leches Cake - Caribbean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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. read more

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Let's Cha Cha Cha over to this place because it's flavor town! You have to get their special shrimp with the sauce. We were fighting over this dish and had to order multiples of this. Their sangria is good too. Got a few rounds of that for our table. The ceviche is fresh, and their chips and guacamole was great. Overall the food here is awesome. We're already planning our next trip back. read more

One of my favorite places to eat in the city! The service is amazing and they bring the food out so fast. Jerk chicken is life changing! read more

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I don't think I will ever not love Cha Cha Cha! The OG Bay Area tapas spot! They're Ropa Vieja, Fried New Potatoes, platanos maduros and Sangria are must haves! Service has never been bad, the Mission location sometimes has live music and the ambience really depends on who you're with! read more

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 read more

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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. read more

Cha Cha Cha - Chae Jerk Chicken Lunch - Caribbean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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. read more

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Came for dinner with my family. Cool ambience with colorful lights, and eclectic Caribbean/Cuban decor. We had the potatoes, shrimp, mussels, jerk chicken, salmon with spinach and plantains, mushrooms, etc. All you can eat bread to sop up the flavorful sauces. We were getting ready to leave when our flan was comped. Everything was delicious! Unfortunately, my food pics came out too dark. Great, friendly service. Street parking. Place was busy! May come back to try the $37/person prix fixe of 3 dishes, M-Th. Highly recommend! read more

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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! read more

Cha Cha Cha - Chae Jerk Chicken Lunch Guacamole & Chips Lunch Cajun Shrimp Lunch - Caribbean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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. read more

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One of the coolest places I have been, with amazing food. Great decor and vibe inside. Ordered lechon asado, platanos, rice & beans and everything was perfect! read more

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 read more

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Located on Haight Street, across the street from Kezar arena. This is a fun Caribbean restaurant is a great place to enjoy delicious food and sangria! I highly recommend their The paella mixta, which is Spanish rice with saffron, mussels, clams, chunks of fish and shrimp. We loved their cajun shrimp, which was more like a spicy, coconut-tomato bisque soup with shrimp. Served with slices of bread. Their breaded calamari was a great appetizer. read more

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Stellar flavors! The best place in the city for Caribbean food hands down! I've been here 3 times now and have not had a bad dish once. The showstopper is the Cajun shrimp in spicy cream sauce. The buttery, rich sauce is absolutely to die for and I drown the unlimited bread in it every single time. You can genuinely make a meal out of this alone, assuming you're eating as much bread as I usually do. This time around, we also ordered the lechon asado, jerk chicken, paella mixta, calamari fritto, and platanos maduros. The jerk chicken was probably my second favorite item we ordered, it was very different from other variations of jerk chicken I've had, and I loved their unique take. This one was sweeter and the sauce was a bit thicker and chunkier. The yucca con mojo was the star of the lechon dish, I couldn't believe how much I liked it. It was tender and seasoned very well. The dipping sauces that came with the calamari, a tartar and marinara-like one, were also delicious. I made a day-before reservation for a party of 5 on a weekday, just in case. We would've been fine as walk-ins though! read more

Fun little spot in the Haight! A friend and I had no plans other than to walk through GGP and we stumbled into Cha Cha Cha for dinner because their HH menu caught our eye. To order from HH, you have to sit at the bar area. HH menu has a decent amount of options and the food is good as well. We ordered wings, tacos, and the tater tot nachos. My friend ordered a drink off the HH menu too and it was pretty strong (how we like it, duh!) Service here was friendly. They kept making sure our water glasses were filled and asking if we needed anything. Fun spot in the Haight for HH! read more

First time trying Caribbean food, not my first time with paella, SO YUM. Comfort food for sure. Nice and filling, good portions, friendly staff and super cute decor. Loved the environment and we got papas as well! Crispy and my new fav version of "fries" (: read more

Cha Cha Cha - Paella Mixta - Caribbean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food is mid at best. . Staff was cool (more about staff below) . The place is very colorful. I had a party of 12 so $750 dollar bill was not bad but just expected better tasting food and service . The staff helped themselves to a 20% tip which was like over $100 and I don't think they deserved that much as they didn't give us any service worth that much. No wonder they were so nice but not very attentive. I came here a while back and it had definitely changed. The food was way better before . Idk if they changed management or cooks or menu but it was not as good as before. Finally nearing the end of our dinner a nice man (bus boy) came and helped us remove plates from our table as we were overloaded with empty plates to the point that we were stacking them. Upon opening the menu there is a message in red letters which states " no refunds based on personal taste". That' should have been our warning and we should have left at that point but we were hungry and had made the reservation. Should have read the yelp reviews first ‍. The two stars is for the nice older man who helped us clean our table. Besides that I won't be coming back and after reading some of these reviews we definitely are not gonna come back. Sad cuz this place use to be good. read more

Must eat while you are in San Francisco! Well known for their drinks like house sangria, of course their food like plantains, ceviche, chicken pollard etc. what's not like to eat here? Our bartender/server was super nice and super attentive if we needed anything. You can ask for extra bread if you like so you can dip it in their amazing sauces. Love the music and atmosphere in this resto. Lots of hidden gems and memorabilia if you look up and down the restaurant. Enjoy! read more

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We haven't had this in years and we ordered takeout via @postmates. We got the following: * Paella Mixta - Spanish rice with saffron, mussels, seasonal fish, shrimp, calamari, scallops, chicken & andouille sausag $29 * Jerk Chicken - Marinated chicken thigh baked with habanero peppers, raisins, garlic & tomatoes served over white rice $16 * Fried Potatoes with chile pasilla aioli $13 * Cajun Shrimp - House Signature! Sautéed in a spicy cream sauce $16 * Spanish Rice & Beans with sour cream $12 * Coconut Flan $10 read more

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I still loved my experience at Cha Cha Cha, however my partner ended up having food poisoning later in the evening and it lasted until the next evening. Sorry guys. Maybe something happened in the kitchen with prepping the jerk chicken. I had to let you know to prevent anyone else from getting sick. I still plan to visit this location again one day as mistakes happen and things can be fixed moving forward. read more

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Great, delicious good, but really poor service :( they felt the need to express a $20 minimum charge even though we were still to order mains?! Very strange. The food was a highlight though! We got the yucca fries which were great, jerk chicken, shrimp with coconut sauce, and a pork main - everything was amazing! The ceviche was quite ok. read more

Amazing food and good service. Our group tried a variety of dishes and everything was packed with flavor and really well prepared. The jerk chicken was a standout. Juicy, perfectly seasoned, and had just the right level of spice and smokiness. The paella mixta was loaded with seafood and meat, with rice that was rich, savory, and cooked to the perfect texture. The lechón asado was incredibly tender and flavorful, with crispy bits that added a great contrast. To start, we had the wings, yuca fries, and steamed mussels. The wings were crispy and well seasoned. The yuca fries had a soft, fluffy inside with a nice golden exterior. The mussels were fresh and served in a broth that was good enough to sip on its own. The drinks were just as impressive. The mojito was my favorite. Super refreshing with fresh mint and lime that made it really bright and easy to drink. read more

Flavorful quesadilla with sour cream, fresh salsa, and fresh guacamole. Service was fast. Wait staff was both friendly and helpful. LOVED the colorful and festive atmosphere. read more

Cha Cha Cha - Shredded beef quesadilla - Caribbean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great for large parties to share food and drinks! My second time here and I would say my experiences have been consistent. Came in on a sat night and put our names down for a group of 3, waited for 20 minutes but we just walked next door for a quick drink. Very busy, lots going on at all times. Service can be a little bit over the place but if you holler to get someone's attention I think they'll come. Lots of drink options available for pitchers! In terms of food, our favorite was the yucca fries! Comes out warm and crunchy, very good. We were confused by the food order. The paella came first followed by ceviche and plantains and the ropa vieja, and the yucca fries were last? The paella mixta was good, we liked how the seafood was cooked just right. Plantains I thought could be fried a bit more but still very sweet. I enjoyed the flavors of the ropa vieja a lot. A decent meal overall. read more

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I enjoy coming here. Service is nice, and food is fairly good for its price. I do think their sangria could improve a lot. Right now it's a bit messy... cheap wine with pieces of fruit. And be careful when ordering because many of the dishes come with rice -or rice and beans, so you'll have a lot of rice (and beans) on the table. Especially if you also order "rice and beans".... which I did without realizing. Their best dish, in my opinion, is the jerk chicken. Really good. read more

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This place is an absolute 10/10. The food tastes so fresh and has that homemade feel. The butter sauce on the paella was so enhancing and the flavors were amazing. The guava juice was a standout too it tasted extremely fresh. The service was much faster than anticipated and the servers were very kind. The ambiance was good too with dim and multi-colored lighting. Highly recommend! read more

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Wanted to Shazam the song the minute we walked in. Shrines on walls and a delicious menu of choices. My boyfriend got the Jerk chicken. What??? So incredible. I was boring and got the quesadilla. BUT....the salsa and guac? Worth it! Friendly staff. So glad they are still here after all these years! Nostalgia. read more

Cha Cha Cha - Caribbean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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tried cha cha cha for the first time and knew I wouldn't be disappointed. Loved their drink menu and deals and have to come back for happy hour. Went during non busy hour but very much enjoyed my visit. read more

The first things that caught my attention was the colorful and cultural decor. I loved it. My first time here and I took the recommendation of my server and tried the Ropa Vieja and it was delicious. I thought about getting the chicken wings too but the server said my first choice was a lot of food because it came with bread. I'm sure glad I took his advice. I look forward to returning:) read more

Cha Cha Cha - Ropa Vieja Lunch - Caribbean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have been going to this spot since 2016 and recently went back after not going for a while with my boyfriend and the food was just as amazing and delicious as it was back in 2016! It brought me back to all the amazing memories I have of living of San Francisco and the dear friends I made there. The service was fast and efficient and all the staff were professional, personable and lively. If a loud ambiance is not your thing I'd suggest somewhere to else. We had the arroz con pollo, lechon asado y ropa vieja. All 3 were AMAZING and their sangria was spectacular!!! read more

Cajun shrimp is a great shareable, jerk chicken was very savory and reheated well. Overall, very fresh Caribbean tapas read more

Cha Cha Cha - Jerk Chicken and Cajun Shrimp - Caribbean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing food, great service and fun ambience It's been years since I've been on the hate and I went there with my eldest son Here's the front of the restaurant on Haight. We had warm spinach salad, Cajun shrimp, and the Spanish rice with chicken and beans read more

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A MUST when you're looking for a fun place for drinks with the girls or a cute dinner. Sit in a moody environment or chose the sangria patio have features community tables under colorful umbrellas. Of course our party of three got the pitcher of sangria and it was so delicious l. Packed full of fruits we all were able to have 2 cups each. Not to mention the food pairs perfectly. We may have gone over board but we enjoyed all the dishes. The standouts being the warm spinach salad, jerk chicken and the canjun shrimp. That Cajun shrimp sauce is to die for, it's creamy and rich while being seasoned to perfection so of course we wilder dipping our bread into it. Although the dish doesn't come with too many shrimps the sauce makes up for it. The jerk chicken is a pretty big portion with a chicken thigh and side of rice. Again cha cha cha really knows how to make a sauce because it was delicious! Would highly recommend for a lively atmosphere to chat and catch up with your friends. read more

Cha Cha Cha - Warm Spinach Salad - Caribbean Near Me - San Francisco, California