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    3.7 (3k reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Erica G.

    Me and my friend love this place we come here very often. Honestly the only complaint I have it I hate the tables they are not barely big enough for one person let alone two lol I get it sf is small but man these tables are so cramped it's hard to enjoy eating the food. I've had a few different items and of them all the polli papas and cheese empanadas are my absolute favorite items. The roasted chicken with rice and veggies is also good. The other dishes I've tried were all fine too but the fries with chicken are just so good hard to top them

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    It was amazing!!!!!! Would definitely go again! I got the chicken and the sauce and ate what I weigh lol

    Latrice W.

    Food was delish!!! My 1st time trying Peruvian. Slightly a bit salty. But it was sooo good. Service was super friendly. Ambiance was great. I'll def be back

    Olivia M.

    I made a reservation to meet a friend here and while they had my table ready promptly they did require the whole party to be present before being seated, just an FYI! I had a glass of wine at the bar while I waited. Overall was impressed with my meal and service!! We got the ceviche mixto, coliflor and ribeye and it was perfect for two people. We really enjoyed every dish!! Service was also impeccable our server was super attentive and the manager also checked on us! Truly a solid experience. It can get a little loud so prepare to speak loudly! Overall good fun vibes!

    Lomo Saltado

    Great customer service- We been coming here because we like customer service and we liked food and food portions. It's been a few times lately where we get almost an empty plate, poor plate for the price. I wish I had save a picture of the same plates we used to get. We left very disappointed!

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    Tiffany T.

    Had a reservation here Friday night at 9pm. It was a full house and we waited about 5-10 minutes to get seated. We ordered Saltado de pollo and Jalea, along with the chicha morada (non-alc) and Lycheemelon cocktail. The drinks came out first, just a FYI that the Lycheemelon was huge haha. Our food also came out SUPER quick which was a pleasant surprise. The saltado de pollo was alright, definitely lots of sauce, a bit too much in our opinion. Fries didn't have much flavor and texture wise were kinda just soggy from the sauce. On the other hand, I loved the Jalea -- everything was seasoned perfectly and just the right level of crispiness. The only thing I noticed was that the canchitas didn't really taste like anything / not seasoned or salted. Vibes were nice, it definitely gets really loud inside so it was a bit hard to have a conversation. Staff cleared our empty dishes quickly and seemed to be really attentive. They come to you to pay via POS reader/machine. Overall had an enjoyable time, would be down to come again if someone else suggested to try other dishes, but probably wouldn't go out of my way for it.

    Jerry C.

    Limón in the Mission is the original, popular restaurant with well-known family chefs and owners. I was surprised we immediately got a table for 2 without waiting, but maybe due to Tuesday night. The interior is beautiful, contemporary and airy. Acoustics are loud and echoing, so it's more of a family celebration or friends gathering place than romantic date spot. The wine list was a bit limited for San Francisco, but their craft cocktails were great. Service was pretty good, prompt and courteous. The Veggie Empanadas were probably the best I've had, even counting Lima. Perfect handmade casing, with rich and delicious truffle-infused mushrooms and Oaxaca cheese inside. So good, 2 for $13 but worth every bite! This was my favorite selection of the night. Mixto Clásico was standard, nothing exceptional, so I guess classic! I'll try a more adventurous ceviche next time. Similarly, I found the Arroz con Mariscos very good, particularly the head-on prawns, but we probably should've went with something more exciting. The rice was cooked right and there was enough seafood in the entree to split among the two of us. We'll come back to try other dishes, trying restaurant specialties rather than the clásicos.

    The ceviche here was incredible. I would definitely come back just for the ceviche however I was not impressed by everything else. The service was ok, we were sat immediately upon our arrival which was impressive considering it was a Saturday night. Our server only took our drink and food order and then disappeared until we were about ready to go. Because of this we didn't have a chance to mention that we had not enjoyed our drinks and were even hesitant on mentioning it since we were about to head out. We decided to anyways since we really hadn't drank more than a sip or two, after though our server seemed annoyed. Despite these things I think Limón's food is definitely worth the hype they just need a little improvement on service. 4/5 because the food carried this experience which is ultimately what we went there for.

    Jean C.

    So my friend and I had a little girls night and wanted a really good dinner and then we were off to a comedy show down the street from Limon. This was our first time at this restaurant. We did not know they have several locations throughout the Bay Area. Anyway, we started with a pitcher of classic margaritas and brussel sprouts. We could have stopped there. The margaritas were so tasty and fresh. The glass had lots of salt that could last after multiple pours. The Brussels sprouts were perfect, with a nice bite, well charred and a tangy sauce with parm. But we ordered more and both had the Flat Iron steak with mashed potatoes and vegetable. Damn! It was so good. I know we could have have a bunch of seafood but how often do you see a flat iron steak. We asked for medium rare and it was. The portions were big but I managed to eat almost all of it. The veggies were a great mix and the seasoning on them was delicious. Mashed potatoes were super creamy. I did not need any salt or pepper. Loved it. Wish I had room for dessert. But now that I know there are locations closer to my home, I will go again. Our service was attentive and well timed. And very friendly. Bathroom was clean. Nice crowd.

    PULPO Grilled Spanish octopus, papas parrilleras, chimichurri, rocoto lime vinaigrette.
    Elena M.

    In my opinion is the best Peruvian food I ever had, Limon doesn't disappoint me all the flavors in the food makes this restaurant very unique, the drinks here taste so delicious and they have great options based on your mood, I've been to limon in different locations all I can say is they know how to take care of you when it comes to service, I love the ambience perfect for a date night or bday dinner celebration.

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    Parking around the area?

    Just street parking. In general parking around the mission is hit or miss.

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    Lolinda

    4.2(2.6k reviews)
    0.6 miMission
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    First time here and we loved it! We got the ceviche, citrusy with a kick - loved the fritters. The…read morepulpo was tender with savory, salty base. Steak frites were so good. Asado mixto was nice to share for the table. Got the ribeye too, so good. For dessert, we loved the chocotorta which was decadent. The passionfruit flan was nice, tart. Place has a dim, calm ambiance. Plenty of seating downstairs and upstairs. Our server, Rayne, was kind and attentive to us. Will definitely recommend this place to others!

    Restaurant is located in the Sf mission district. We came here for dinner and as you enter the…read morerestaurant, the host area is lit, but when you enter the main dining, the lights are dimmed and felt romantic. The restaurant has an upstairs as well. Our server was very nice and pleasant to speak with. Gave us some recommendations on the menu as well as drinks. We started with a cocktail and a glass of red wine. For our appetizer we had the Pulpo, coliflor and Hueso Asado. The pulpo which is octopus was nice and tender. Really delicious. The coliflor was okay. It was a little dense for me. The Hueso Asado was scrumptious, buttery and full of flavor, but half of a bone marrow was too small for an appetizer and only served with 4 small thin crostini. For entree we had the Ojo de Bife and Malbec short ribs. The Ojo de Bife which is the rib eye was delicious and grilled perfectly. The meat was not as tender, but the meat itself had a lot of flavor. The short ribs were excellent! Very tender and scrumptious. I would order this again. They should bring back the beef tongue or Lengua. I heard it is a must try. Anyway, we had a great time. It was a great atmosphere and love the vibe on this place. Would definitely come back!

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    Coqueta

    4.0(2.8k reviews)
    2.7 miEmbarcadero
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    I was visiting San Francisco for the first time from out of town, and Coqueta was hands down one of…read morethe best dinners of the trip. The cocktails and wine set a perfect tone, and the arroz negro was the showstopper of the night. Jet black squid ink rice loaded with shrimp, mussels, clams, roasted red peppers, and peas served in a classic paella pan. It looks dramatic but trust me, it is NOT burnt. Rich, perfectly executed, and absolutely delicious. Dessert was equally impressive, a caramelized cheesecake with shaved coconut and edible flowers paired with strawberry sorbet and berry compote. Light, elegant, and the perfect finish. The waterfront setting at Pier 5 makes the whole experience even better. If you have not been, go.

    Brought my friend here for his 45th birthday. Came at 8:30pm on a Sunday so it wasn't super busy…read more Absolutely phenomenal food! I cannot say enough about how wonderful our waiter is. The space is welcoming and festive. Would totally come back here again and highly recommend it. I had a mushroom dish and an eggplant dish, both of which I would highly recommend. Of course, we had the cheese selection to share and he had the jamon iberico and croquets. They even brought him some churros as a birthday surprise. If I came back, I would order the crème brûlée. The guys next to us had it and it looked amazing. I enjoyed a hibiscus tequila drink as well as the salt foam margarita. And he had a Spanish old-fashioned he said he would totally order again. :-)

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    Loló

    4.2(2.6k reviews)
    0.5 miMission
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    Tried this place after 7yrs... I don't live in the city anymore…read more The place looks different but still a quirky spot. I imagined that it would be a favorite of Frida Khalo... The place was a bit dark for my bad vision but they had little lamps and I pulled it close to my menu. Place is loud, some people are louder than others but it gave it a "I'm cool" vibe. Our waiter was super nice, he spoke perfect Spanish and complemented our escapulario... he was attentive to our needs and refilled our water without asking. Food was very good. Everything had flavor. They have a full bar. If I can complain about anything... no coffee. I'm eating churros for dessert without coffee or cafe de olla. Please add this to the menu. Again.. I shall return.

    We visited Loló on a Thursday, having made a reservation in advance. I'd heard mixed things about…read morethis place, but wanted to try it out for myself. The interior was dimly lit with vibrant, colorful decor. The ambiance was lively, but not so loud that we couldn't have a conversation. For starters, we got an order of Guacamole and Fish and Shrimp Ceviche to share between the 4 of us. The Guacamole was tasty and fresh, although I wish the portion size had been larger. The Ceviche was a group favorite, and we ended up getting a second order of this - highly recommend. I asked our server what tacos were most popular, and ordered based on that. Unfortunately, they were sold out of the Tuna Tacon, so I got the Taco Tropical. This was delicious! The fried shrimp was perfectly cooked and the flavors worked so well together. The portion size was small (2 tacos), but that was expected. I also tried one of the Carne Asada Tacos, which was less memorable. For dessert, we shared the Flan - so well-executed, one of the best I've had in recent years. Service was friendly and efficient. Overall, I really liked Loló for dinner!

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    The Pawn Shop

    4.5(967 reviews)
    1.4 miSoMa
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    Amazing experience and food! The dinner we had Friday was delicious and creative. I wasn't sure…read morewhat to expect but its a fun lil spot that has some yummy tapa- ish dishes! I honestly loved everything we ordered even tho everything has a hint of tomato I didn't mind it. The one dish that I thought could be improved was the shrimp more garlic& butter was needed...one photo is missing along with our drinks. The service and decore were both good / charming more of a bar vibe.

    Super sketchy area ; that isn't the places fault of course…read morejust stay aware - just not a neighborhood to be heads down in your phone. We show up on a Friday w no reservation, was told at the door there was no availability. We walk twenty feet away, checked OpenTable and *every* time slot for the evening was available so we booked one immediately . Walked back to the doorman who didn't accept this or like this. He was obviously annoyed about being visibly called out. Eventually he went in and talked at length to the host (minutes) . He came out and said there no tables ready and (begrudgingly) offered we could stand outside for ten minutes in the sketchy street. Not even the lobby. Could be totally as advertised and I can give him the benefit of the doubt that he was (initially) just misinformed as to the restaurant status, but It felt very deliberate and off-putting so we left.

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    Barcha

    Barcha

    4.1(920 reviews)
    2.3 miFinancial District, SoMa
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    Outdoor seating
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    The epitome of a five star experience. Not only are you transported by the interior design, but the…read morefood will portal you to another world. We arrived during happy hour and nearly sampled the entire happy hour menu. Of the outstanding dishes, two stood above the others, the short rib skewer and the original hummus plate. The hummus plate was a taste of absolute mastery and the sauce for the short rib skewer was nothing shy of perfection. If not for the hummus being so good, the pita would simply exist to help you sop up that sauce. On top of the excellent food, the service was extraordinary. Prompt and attentive and exuding kindness; from the head chef to the runners, those that work there are devoted to providing an experience of fine and comfortable dining. I also want to say a special thanks to the head chef for making my young son's evening. Not only did you see our needs but you took it upon yourself to see to those needs met before we even asked. When bringing your child out to a fine restaurant like Barcha, one feels worried that the atmosphere will not be welcoming to the sensitivity of your young child. You made certain that this wasn't the case for us. I've said enough--Barcha is what makes five stars shine.

    Came here on a weekday evening and this place was pretty full. We had a reservation and were able…read moreto get our table when our party of 3 was here. Overall, the food was just ok. I ordered a veggie hummus plate and was surprised at how little hummus and vegetables there were. For over $30, I would have expected more. I also ordered a mocktail, which was fine, and the baklava. The baklava wasn't event crispy like I'm used to. I was actually pretty disappointed because for over $80 I wasn't full or satisfied with the food. Everything was just okay. The restaurant was loud and a little crowded and not what I was expecting. Not sure I would return. The servers were difficult to flag down as well.

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    4.7(309 reviews)
    2.2 miInner Sunset
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    I moved to the area a year ago and bookmarked Savor to try, as I'm a vegan. I don't know why it…read moretook so long to come here, but I'm glad I finally did, and I definitely will come back! Savor is an all-vegetarian, but mostly vegan, Yemeni restaurant. Everything is either vegan or is labeled as a 'vegan option' if there is dairy. , Here's what I tried: -Split pea soup: comes with every order (at least during lunch). I love a good split pea soup, and they're hard to find vegan out in the wild, so I really enjoyed this. -Artichoke Shawarma: Artichoke is soft but meaty. Hummus tastes fresh and homemade. Lots of flavor and zestiness throughout! -Mujadara: Forbidden rice and lentils topped with tofu, veggies, and tahini sauce. They use Hodo tofu, which is a great quality tofu. The rice is so soft and has a great texture to bite into. It's a mix of hot ingredients and cold ingredients, making this an adventurous plate for your taste buds! -Wild mushroom knafeh: My favorite dish I tried! Savory mushrooms with the sweet cream and crunchy top. I honestly didn't know what I was eating, but I could not stop until it was gone! -Dessert was recommended to us by the owner - a sweet coconut cream pastry. Again, I wasn't too sure what I was eating, but this dessert was a delectable bite from beginning to end. We really enjoyed our time and thank Mo for the wonderful recommendations, service, and above all, the delicious food! We will be back!

    **updated review**…read more One year after my original review... Sticking with my 5 stars for Savor. The food is phenomenal, the owner is very personable and proud of his culinary creations, and the cafe is cozy and inviting!

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