Fantastic! Staying…read moreat the Marriott Marquis so this was about 2 blocks away! Super convenient. I went with the shrimp pasta and it was VERY good. Large, meaty shrimp, good portion of noodles and vegetables, and creamy pasta sauce. I also got the chips, guac, and salsa. Honestly didn't care for the guac too much - was kind of flavorless. But it was some of the best salsa I've ever had. If I was far away I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to come back here. Mostly because there's so many other great options in the bay area. But if I was reasonably close then I would certainly swing by again!

Great food, excellent environment, friendly and accommodating staff! The shrimp pasta was delicious…read morewith a great peppery taste, and the empanada sampler was tasty, made with flour for a perfectly crunchy and flaky experience. It was my first time ever having beef heart on a skewer; I'd rate it as okay, keeping in mind I don't have another reference point, but it was a bit tough in my opinion. There was a bit of a lull between our drinks and actually ordering, which stalled the momentum, but it did remind me of the importance of being in the moment and not feeling hurried to dine and leave. Overall, it actually made for a good experience. The drinks were great, there was excellent latin music selection and the floor to ceiling windows make for great people-watching!

AMAZING Latin restaurant in the Moscone Center vicinity! The…read moredecor is absolutely gorgeous, with so many beautiful patterns, colors and textures that feel both welcoming and happy! They did a great job taking advantage of the California weather by having gigantic windows that create the feeling of outdoor indoor when open. Food was absolutely spectacular! Spectacular! Empanadas were delicious, we got the sampler and I can't tell you which one was best. Their lomo salteado is amazing, perfectly flavored and seasoned and perfectly cooked as well. Portions are so great that we didn't have room for dessert, but they have tres leches so I will have to go back to try it! Service was also wonderful, the chef even came to our table to check how we liked the food. I wish I lived in San Fran to go back to El Dorado weekly! Do yourself a favor and check them out!

The last 2 weekends have been excellent a lot of it has do with the fact that we ended our Sundays…read moreat El DORADO. Both times the staff has been beyond excellent specially Jorge and his drinks / hospitality. He nailed it. This place has a great vibe, drinks and food. The ceviche clasico was awesome and so was the PULPO SARANDIADO wow!!!! Outstading and if you have space for dessert try the Tres leches you wont regret it :)

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.

I have always been looking to try this Peruvian place from the reviews. Reservations are free on…read moreOpentable, and even if the place may be booked on that website, you can always call to ask for availability. We were promptly seated on a Saturday night dinner around 6:15PM even though they were booked online until 7:45. Service was pretty quick and friendly, but you could tell they were trying to push us on selling drinks/appetizers. I felt like the service staff's mood might've changed a little after we were fine with only water (shocker I know, we usually don't order $17 cocktails...). Other appetizer menu items were similar in pricing if not more expensive than entrees themselves. I ordered an Arroz con Mariscos and a Pollo a la Brasa, and was pleasantly surprised with the portion sizes given the upscale restaurant vibe. I was expecting a lot less food, but turns out they gave regular portions, and boy were they GOOD. The paella is a standard paella, and it was very flavorful. Although it came with only a couple shrimp and other seafoods, the portion was still fulfilling for 1 person. To be fair, it's not really portioned to share unless you order a ton of other dishes. The half chicken was one of the best chickens I've had. The seasoning on the skin and the crispiness from the oven perfectly compliments each other, and my mouth is watering as I'm typing this. It's pretty savory, and the flavors soak through into the breast, so you know it's been marinating for a while. The fries reminded me of McDonald's fries cuts, and the salad was sweet and sour. An appetizer wasn't necessary for us, but if you're hungry, then definitely consider ordering one. The vibe was very cozy, but I couldn't shake off the feeling that since we ordered only 2 dishes, the service team kinda rushed us after ~45min of sitting and dining. To be fair, other tables had at least one cocktail per person, but at close to $20 per drink, we could not justify the price. A solid 4 stars!

Everything about our experience was wonderful. The food was sublime, and our server (and team) took…read morereally great care of us. This has become one of my favorite restaurants. Standouts were the tiraditos and the pisco sour.

I had a wonderful experience at La Mar. The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor -- you…read morecan really taste the quality and authenticity of the Peruvian cuisine. The drinks were also amazing and perfectly made. What made the experience even better was the excellent service. The staff was very friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the entire visit. Everything felt welcoming and professional. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for great Peruvian food and a great dining experience. The view is incredible too .

Absolutely LOVED our dinner here. Great food, great vibes, and even better service! This was our…read morefirst time here and the staff bent over backwards to make sure we were always taken care of. The food was coursed out absolutely perfectly. Our favorite dishes were the shrimp toast and the aji de gallina! I'd love to come back and try more of the menu. Another highlight were the pisco sours. They surpassed expectation. I recommend getting a few flavors and sharing because they were delicious.

We came here during restaurant week. We ordered from their special menu for the week and thought…read morethat overall this place would be great for drinks and small bites with friends. Since it was a date night for us it wasn't exactly what we expected and have had better Peruvian food in San Francisco. The positives were by far the service! Our waiter was so great in helping us get whatever we needed in a timely matter. I would say if you are in the area give this a try with your friends. I would say the food was none traditional but good and the cocktails were also good.

Skip the lines at the trendier places and come here for brunch. Super delicious and friendly staff.read more

Not on my regular route, but I was over that way today and met a friend for lunch and was very very…read morehappy with my meal (spinach and mushroom Eggs Benedict) No photos because I scarfed it all down. Service was great, and the interior is cute. I looked at all of the Peruvian food that I didn't try and I will definitely be back to try it!! P.S. Get the green salsa. It's killer!

Craved Peruvian Food for dinner. Been here for brunch, first time for dinner…read more Started with the Yuquitas a la Huancaina - garlicky yucca and love the huancaina. Kiddo kept the leftover sauce to pour over his rice. Kiddo ordered the Lomo Saltado, additional $4 to make it a la pobre. He ate it all up. I went with the Pescado a lo Macho. The presentation was great and the fish was nice and crispy - yum! Service was great in that she was friendly and checked on us often.

I have been meaning to stop by here ever since they opened up. Well I finally got the chance. A…read morebright restaurant with bar area in front and dining seating in back serving Peruvian food like lomo saltado and fresh seafood like ceviches. Wonderful, helpful staff and friendly service from all. This place was amazing. I was so happy to try out Lomo Libre. We started with the Cesar salad with shrimp. Great flavor, very fresh, avocado, and shrimp added for some nice crunch and seafood. Next the Oysters with the leche de Tigre and ceviche clasico. Both were briny, salty, citrusy,and plump. Next came the Lomo saltado and tallarin saltado. The sauce was just enough for both and not overpoweringly salty, sweet, or anything. Lastly was the chaufa. Not my favorite, a little over seasoned to my liking, but great still. My favorite from the night was the ceviche clasico and Lomo saltado. Everything from the night was amazing though and I will definitely be back for more!

The Lomo saltado here is the best. Large portion and filled with flavor. Service here is really…read morenice and restaurant is conveniently located along mission street a few blocks up from 24th street bart. Restaurant is pretty large and airy too.

My good friend, Ana, aka Smitty, invited me to dinner at Mi Lindo Peru on Wednesday, February 18,…read more2026, and without blinking, I was so totally down - I love me some Peruvian food! Offering a rich array of traditional Peruvian dishes, Mi Lindo Peru is a celebrated restaurant known for its vibrant flavours and generous portions. The establishment has become a favourite of go-to spots among locals and visitors alike for an authentic taste of Peru in San Francisco. Located in Bernal Heights, parking can be challenging in this bustling area. Luckily, we arrived around 6:30 PM, so I was able to find a space across the street, less than a block away. Truth be told, though - I did drive around the neighbourhood about 1.5 times before scoring a spot. The brightly lit dining room's ambiance is casual, unfussy and welcoming. Only one table was occupied and no other customers arrived to dine in during our visit. We sat at the half booth table at the very front, adjacent to the entrance. On this evening, the spacious venue was clean; however, a small stack of empty white plastic buckets at the foyer floor stuck out to me like an eye sore. Along with our menus, we were served a complimentary basket of two slices of soft, white bread, a ramekin each of a single ball of soft butter and a non-spicy red salsa. Below are what we ordered: Chicha Morada (Glass, $4.95) - Ana ordered this beverage for me, insisting that I try a Peruvian drink. She described this sweet purple corn juice as a Peruvian Kool-Aid. Her description was pretty spot on. Just a bit too sweet for me, but nonetheless refreshing. Aji de Gallina ($22.95) - I have always been curious about this classic Peruvian creamy stew, so was stoked that Smitty said that she was ordering it. YUM!! I need to order this next time! Lomo a lo Pobre ($28.95) - "A lo pobre" translates to "poor man's style" in Spanish and refers to the simple addition of a fried egg, fried plantains and/or rice and french fries to traditional Peruvian dishes to add another level of tastiness. I'm a big fan of Lomo Saltado, but jumped on this option with the added plaintain and perfectly fried egg. I was conservative and had the egg yolk ooze over the white rice (I could tell that the rice was steaming hot because the yolk began to cook once I sat the egg atop it). I immediately regretted that move, kicking myself for missing out on exploring the added flavour from breaking the egg over the meat, veggies and french fries medley. Next time, for sure! Despite the slight tough texture of the lean strips of meat, my meal was still delicious and enjoyable. Service was friendly and fast. I was taken aback when the check was delivered sans asking us if we were interested in dessert, though,...especially because I was so looking forward to a sweet finale with Alfajores. We inquired, but, sadly, they were out of the dulce de leche cookies due to their popularity during Valentine's Day weekend. The cookie monster in me was SUPER bummed. I initially thought that they had no inventory of postres (dessert) since they didn't offer any at first, but turned out that they did, indeed, still had offerings. We decided to pass on the sweet course. So delighted I was to be introduced to Mi Lindo Peru by mi querida amiga. I would happily return to continue the delectable culinary journey here that highlights the essence of Peru.

Excellent service and very polite people. The ambience it was incredible. And the food have a…read moreexactly Peruvian taste

This place was DELICIOUS! All of the flavors were on point on all of my dishes. I ordered Lomo…read moreSaltado (flank steak), leche de tigre, and the dessert of the day that turned out to be a flan. I ordered through uber eats for delivery. I didn't expect much since it was delivered but everything was excellent. They also gave me a surprise breaded shrimp appetizer and hot sauce. What a nice touch! It's hard finding a good Peruvian restaurant and am so glad I found this one! I can't wait to dine in and try other dishes. Tip: You can order the lomo with filet mignon if you prefer higher quality beef.

Brunched at Kaiyo Rooftop with a group of friends and it lived up to the hype. I've been up there a…read morefew times in the evening but never during the day, and we got lucky with a sunny one. The wind shields they have set up are a brilliant touch. They block the gusts without killing the view, which makes a huge difference up there. I was with a big enough group that we ordered across the menu and got to try a bit of everything. The Lomo Saltado Roll was a standout. Easily one of the more interesting rolls I've had recently. The A5 Wagyu Burger is my go to here and it didn't disappoint. The Tokyo Matcha French Toast is the move for "dessert". Order it at the end and pass it around the table. Matcha custard, peanut butter mousse, matcha and mate syrup. Honestly unreal. Service is what pushed this from good to great. Everyone was attentive without being intrusive and clearly knew the menu inside and out. Felt genuinely taken care of from start to finish. Will be back.

Our waiter Alejandro was great, helpful, friendly and quick…read more Love the views and the rooftop setting but it was cold and windy the day we went - recommend going in the summer. The food was tasty but the portions were small in comparison to the price. But hey, that's SF for you. I could skip the beef empanadas next time. It tasted fine but nothing epic about it. I think I have a slight addiction to their plantain chips- they're thin and light and tasty with the cevice or guac - edamame dip. Yummy The drinks were pretty good too! I wouldn't mind coming back to celebrate or experience the rooftop again with friends. But I likely wouldn't come back for a monthly or weekly dinner date.