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    El Dorado

    4.5 (283 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Ribeye
    Nan Y.

    This place is beautiful and makes you feel like you are in a magical garden/ rainforest! The food is delicious! We got the ceviche trio, empanada platter, the ribeye , lomo Saltado and lobster enchilada and finished off with the tres leches! Everything was so delicious and fresh! The sangria is yummy!

    Ceviche Clsico
    Joy Z.

    Came here for a dinner with a friend on a Monday. We got a ceviche, beef empanadas, and chicken fajitas to share. The portions are good and the empanadas and fajitas are pretty flavorful. They were playing the World Cup games on the big screen and the vibes were fun since most customers were quite engaged. The service was fast and friendly.

    Patsy L.

    Came here for a work luncheon. The ambiance is really nice. Very decorative. The service was great. I ordered the lobster enchiladas. It was good but a little bland. When they brought out the food, they brought 1 of 5 entrees. After about 10 mins, they brought 3 more entrees. Unfortunately, I was the last one who had to wait for their food and I'm the slowest eater. I think it's better to bring everyone's dishes at the same time. I understand that they could be short staffed and they wanted the food to get out to the customer hot and fresh. The prices are pretty too expensive for me. Every item was about $30+. It's definitely not a place I'd just grab lunch for work. I think this place is best for a work luncheon or date.

    Jordan R.

    Great place to watch the games! Fries were perfectly crispy. Employees are so hospitable! And the ambiance elevates the whole experience

    Tres Leches
    Anthony H.

    First time back since the rebrand to El Dorado. This place is amazing for the vibe alone, very instagram friendly. Love their pisco drinks (even just pisco on the rocks). You have to get the pescado antichuchero if you have 3 or more people for a dinner. It's huge and amazing. Trust me I always go back here for that dish. The ceviche is good in general but their classic Peruvian style ceviche is really head and shoulders above the other two kinds they offer and I highly recommend it.

    Ceviche Trio
    Vinkin Ken T.

    I made a reservation for a Saturday at 7pm for 4 people. It wasn't needed. The space is big and there was only 1 large table of about 12 people plus a couple of smaller tables including ours. It was obvious the table of 12 had most of the staff's attention. But we did get friendly service when they came around to us. We ordered the yuca fries and had to do a double order because it was so good. We were not crazy about the olive dip but the yellow dip was delicious. Sometimes when I get yuca fries it's so dry and starchy but not here. Fried and crispy to perfection. The ceviche trio was recommend but I liked the mango ceviche more. The tortilla chips towards the bottom of the basket were mostly broken into small pieces though. For our mains we ordered the whole fish and chicken fried rice. The whole fish could easily feed 6 people. I liked that they cut it into pieces for easy serving. The platter also came with salad, mussels, shrimp, calamari, hominy, potatoes and dip. This was a great dish to share. The chicken fried rice was also great. It had a lot of chicken in it. Although, likely not cooked in a wok, it had good flavor.

    Quesabirria
    Christopher A.

    I came here on a Saturday afternoon after going to the Super Bowl experience at the Moscone center. The food is amazing. Everything tastes fresh, and the Mexican rice was the best. It's hard to make good Mexican rice and they did an amazing job. the plantains are a nice sweet treat, cooked perfectly with the powdered sugar. Nice touch.

    Pescado Frito
    Peter D.

    El Dorado seems to be tailor-made for group dinners with friends. A few reasons why I think so: 1. They were able to accommodate a table of 10 on pretty short notice. This isn't always a great sign, but the food was actually outstanding overall, so no fear on that account. 2. There are so many items designed to share. The empanada sampler, the ceviche trio, the pitchers of margaritas or sangria, the taco sampler, but mostly the PESCADO ANTICUCHERA. This whole grilled snapper is a MEAL. It comes out on a giant platter littered with other seafood, sauces, potatoes, salad, and more. It's aching to be photographed, and absolutely delicious. 3. The staff seemed used to handling large parties, and took everything we were asking for in stride. If you're looking for a spot that can deliver a lot of flavor to a large group of your friends, El Dorado is a good call.

    Alexandra B.

    we booked a large group event at this restaurant (40 people). We had an excellent experience. The restaurant worked with us to develop a menu that included appetizers a main dessert that fit all of the different allergy requirements in our group and also that was within our budget. The restaurant it's beautifully decorated. The food was excellent. It was my first time at this restaurant and it exceeded my expectations. Our menu included the following appetizers: empanadas. Jalea, and traditional Peruvian ceviche. For the entrees we had Lomo Saltado, rice and their fusion Aji seafood pasta. for dessert, dessert we had mango mousse and tres leches cake. Everything was delicious. I also tried three cocktails. Two classic margaritas and the Maracuja Margarita. Others in our party said that the Maracuja Pisco Sour was very good. Overall, it was an excellent excellent experience and the owner was very attentive to our group. Highly recommended.

    Aji De Gallina
    Gala H.

    One of my favorite restaurants in the city! Been here a million times and it never disappoints. Incredible Peruvian food, incredible drinks, and great service every time! Must try's are the Aji de gallina, lomo saltado (the tallarin version is also really good), the ceviche, tres leches, and the pisco sour! Also almost always easy to just walk in or make a last min reservation

    Sara B.

    I've never seen a ceviche flight on a menu before, and I am very here for it. We came with a large party and got to try so many incredible eats. Other faves included the empanadas, stir fry noodles with beef, lomo saltado and fried rice. Portions were large, everything was flavorful and service was exceptional. They have a large selection of cocktails like sangria and palomas that paired perfectly with the meal. This is a great spot for a group dinner and we loved sharing and trying so many different dishes. I'd definitely return!

    Paloma Margarita
    Natalia C.

    4.5/ 5 stars It was super nice and quiet. I feel like I'm in a Moscow mule glass lol. I wish our food was coursed out a little better or that it all came at once. My salad was overdressed and the mash potatoes were cold, but everying was seasoned really well and they were super light on the salt. I wish our server checked in just once more. We would definitely come back again.

    Churros
    Lanasha R.

    Visited with a rather large group and the wait staff was very accommodating! I love the interior of this restaurant, it is so colorful and inviting. Particularly the green wine wall! We tried so many items on the menu and my favorite three had to be the Lomo Salado, the empanada sampler, and the Pescado Frito. The beef empanadas were absolutely delicious and had a bit of a kick, whereas the chicken was mild. I appreciated the nod to the authentic lomo with potatoes instead of french fries. Although I am not a ceviche fan, I did enjoy the shrimp ceviche and mango ceviche from the sampler! Very fresh! When it came to flavor, there was nothing missing! Unfortunately, many of the plates came out at various temperatures and were a bit inconsistent. As a Peruvian food lover, I look forward to visiting El Dorado the next time I'm in San Francisco!

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