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    4.2 (1.8k reviews)
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    Steak zapato
    Aleisha F.

    Would give 3.5 stars if I could. Food was solid - but not amazing. I had the steak zapato and a side of chips and salsa. The zapato was a good portion and had good flavor but could have definitely used some salt. Chips and salsa were standard - I really enjoyed the table side hot sauce. If you're really hungry or get overstimulated easily this might not be the spot for you. The line was long so took a bit but I get that since everything seemed to be made fresh. The spacing is realllyyy tight especially when you're in line and seating is first come, first served so not guaranteed.

    Awful $22 carne asada fries
    Biscuits M.

    Such a disappointment. I've been coming here for years, and used to really love the place. The last visit was terrible. What happened to the asada fries? $22 for some limp fries in a nauseating cheese sauce? The carne asada is just gross wet grey meat, and the guacamole is a much smaller portion. Don't go here any more.

    Audrey F.

    I've been wanting to try Garaje for a minute now, and recently found myself in the neighborhood! I was kindly greeted immediately upon walking in and was able to order and find a table quickly. The decor is fun and adds to the experience; vibey music that works without being too loud or distracting. I ordered a beer (they have a great rotating selection) and the fish and chips. In total with tip it set me back about $30. The food came out a bit later and was fresh! I was also shocked at how large the portion was. Overall, this helped my craving for fish and chips despite being a spot famous for other menu items, and I'd order this again. The sauce on the side was delicious! I was really happy with the customer service as well. I felt welcome and any request was quickly addressed. All in all a great spot!

    Plancha Grilled Mojo Fish Taco
    Tiffany C.

    Came by on a random Monday at 12:20pm the place was already full eventhough they open at noon! We got the Rolls Royce zapato that was like a surf and turf burrito. I liked how crispy the outside tortilla was all the flavors blended well. The fish taco was flavored well and also solid.

    Crab cake burrito  Maverick Zapato
    Lizzie S.

    Multiple coworkers and compatriots who don't live in SF (or used to live here) rave about Garaje. They dream of Garaje. When they visit SF, they need to go to Garaje (so if I'm with them in the area, I come here too.) I remember coming here when I was a lowly young intern. Now I'm senior and I still come here. Portions are large. Decor is old-timey, retro, slightly grungy. The lighting is dim. You can't go wrong with any of their burritos or sandwiches (and the fries are also good.) I love the way they grill them and the cheese to avocado to sauce to meat ratio. Everything comes together to create heaven.

    Surfer Leo Zapato
    Jon Z.

    I was looking for a place near the park before a giants game and saw many people recommending Garaje so we gave it a shot. First off, I enjoyed the atmosphere and decor inside the restaurant. It's a cool spot. The food itself was okay, we got the chorizo zapata and the surfer Leo zapata (fried fish). I really enjoyed the textures of these burritos! As you can see the outsides are very crispy and crunchy. The fried fish in particular was fried perfectly with an amazing crunchy texture. Unfortunately, I personally really feel like the flavor of both was lacking quite a bit. It honestly didn't taste like there was much seasoning at all...It had the makings of a good dish otherwise, but again with the flavor lacking so much, it fell very short in my opinion. Furthermore, the dining experience overall was quite strange and that is what truly made for a negative experience overall. When you walk in, there are signs that say "order at the counter" so I did that while my girlfriend reserved a table. Note that there were multiple open tables at the time we walked in, then ~10-15 minutes later it got busier. I came back after ordering and my girlfriend told me she was yelled at by the staff (maybe the owner?) for reserving a table, even though I was already on my way back from the counter. I was confused as to why this was an issue as it seems like very standard practice at counter service restaurants. We sat down and waited for our food, and like I said, it got busier a few minutes later. Just like we had done, some people started sitting down and reserving tables while someone else in their group ordered, and sure enough, the staff came and yelled at them quite rudely as well. The customers were respectful the entire exchange and seemed to be just as confused as I was, but the staff member was raising their voice and telling them they're not supposed to sit down first even though it is not at all clear that this is the rule. Furthermore, even if that was their rule, it makes no sense as it doesn't actually cause any issues; it just feels like an unnecessary and ridiculous rule to have in place. For the service to be that disrespectful and the food to be this mediocre, I really wouldn't come back or recommend this place to others.

    Inside
    Mary W.

    Service was great. A big group of our company came in after 8pm with over 20 people. They were great and took our order as a big group and delivered the food to our table The fish tacos were delicious! Definitely probably not something people come here for but they were fresh, flakey and flavorful!

    Rolls Royce Zapato
    Bianca C.

    Food: Great food and lots of beer and wine options. If you get overwhelmed by the menu, they have a list of their most popular zapatos (in order) which I find helpful, even though I usually end up resorting to my go-to rolls royce; or they can give you suggestions depending on what you like or what you're craving. Ambiance: Casual no-frills vibe with a garage-style aesthetic. It gets lively but it's typically not too loud. Location: Convenient location in SOMA near MUNI stations and walking distance to venues like Moscone and Oracle Park. Sometimes at night the area outside can seem sketchy but personally I've never had issues. Seating: Seating can be tricky depending on when you go, especially if there's a conference or game or other large event going on. The last few times I've been there, the top floor seating area has been closed - I suspect it's just always closed now(?), and so there's limited seating on the main floor. It can just come down to how many people are present and if they linger. Service: Service is fast and friendly and the staff enjoying chatting back if they're not too busy. Definitely a place worth checking out if you haven't been yet.

    $8 fries
    Es F.

    We asked for the fries to be well done and they still came out undercooked. The crab cake zapato was delicious though. I added their hot sauce because I really like their hot sauce. I totally respect the ordering and seating system there. Follow the rules and there are seats for everyone. Staff work super hard! They were on top of orders, bussing, and keeping customers happy in line.

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    it is indeed garage themed. taco was not bad but more here for the vibes, good for big groups

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    Solid but pricey. The salsa is good and has a nice vinegar/spice to it. The zapato has a nice crunch and filled

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    Ask the Community - Garaje

    Are their fries gluten free?

    Is proof of vaccination required?

    I went a few days ago and they did not check for proof of vaccination

    Has this place reopened indoor dining?

    Yes, upstairs and downstairs both open for indoor dining.

    Do you guys cook all of your food in lard? What oils do you guys cook which foods with?

    Is it ok to take teenage kids to this restaurant or is it like a bar and it's over 21 only?

    Kids are fine, it's more of a restaurant than a bar.

    Is this place open on July 4th?

    Has this restaurant been shut down? Tried calling a few times and also went there and it was closed during a Saturday afternoon

    It's closed Saturday afternoon and they normally don't pick up the phones because there busy but definitely not closed!

    Is this a good place to take my parents for dinner? Will it be super rowdy?

    This place is fine for taking your parents. Definitely not a rowdy crowd at all. At times it gets crowded so finding a seat can be a little challenging, but that's about it. Make sure to bring cash since that is all they take. Try the different… 

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