This was not for me. I have Holbox aguachile dreams (based in LA) and was looking for a fix in the Bay Area, but this was not it. I think the cocktail is too sweet (likely from the ketchup?), overall I think the seafood is a little too cooked in the sauce for me and I prefer a more raw forward version. Same goes for the aguachile add on - very very spicy (Tabasco forward?) and the shrimp is very cooked from the acid. May be different in person in the big goblet and the vibes and would give this place another chance for other dishes! read more

Playa Azul - Vuelve A La Vida Cocktail - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Playa Azul is a hidden gem in Bernal Heights, offering an authentic Mexican dining experience with a focus on seafood. The beachy-themed restaurant has a warm, inviting atmosphere. Their extensive selection of Mexican hot sauces adds another layer to the flavors. The impressive tequila collection adds to the authentic experience. Playa Azul's combination of tasty food, good vibes, and impressive drink selection makes it a worthwhile destination if you're craving Mexican seafood. You can't seem to wrong with anything on the menu! read more

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Reviews don't do it justice. Amazing quality mariscos.. great service .. hidden gem in the mission.

I have been coming here since before they had burned down and it might have been a blessing in disguise because the new Playa is beautiful! The bar set up is niiice. Seating feels similar to before, but upgraded. Our waitress (ugh forgot her name unfortunately, i remember her because she had braces & was so cute lol) but sooo sweet! Super attentive and just an angel! My bf ordered the margarita flight which I think he said wasn't on the menu anymore but she said she would get it for him anyway. A doll. He ordered the New York strip mash w/ veggies and of course didn't wanna share I ordered the Salmon mash and salad. Everything was fresh and juicy and so flavorful. The mashed potatoes I could probably have ate just alone, literally perfect. Salmon was crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked. We had to yell out to the Chef how amazing everything was 10/10 ! read more

Playa Azul - Salmón Playa Azul w/ mashed potatoes & salad. Margarita flight - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here based on their schedule posted. It's best if they say they close at 11:30, because if you come in at that time they say "the kitchen is closed" they didn't even make an effort to check if the cook was willing to make an exception. Thumbs down for that. Manager was please change your hours read more

Overly priced drinks, overly priced food for bland food and horrible service! We waited for over 15 mins, when a table was cleared and I had to ask the wait staff why weren't we seated, and all she could say is that the table next to empty table was not done yet, It made no sense; the service lacked any attention to patrons, food was very bland. Go elsewhere, super expensive for bland food and horrible service! read more

The service was the best - Amazing tequila best in san francisco . Try them out best prices in town Sandra is the best bar tender/ mix ologist read more

Playa Azul - Tequila best in the bay # I need a shot - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Thank you Thank you Thank you Salad was amazing. Thank you Thank you. The plate my sister got was so good.great customer service read more

Playa azul hosted our daughter bday and boy they made her night so special! We were seated in the upstairs dining room which fit our party of 25 perfectly! From booking( Sandra thank you), to the service the day of to the food everything was perfect! Thank you so much to all the staff read more

Playa Azul - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is real good too the food it's very tasty. The service is also good. The ambience really great especially when the mariachis come in to play entertainment is good. I've eaten here maybe three or four times but was never disappointed with what I ordered. read more

I was craving a fried fish so I came here for lunch. Delicious as usual and wasn't disappointed. The only thing I didn't care for is the rice, it was pretty dry and plain. Everything else was great! read more

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Went in looking for a virgin pina colada on Christmas Eve and they did not disappoint. The staff were so friendly and the drinks were amazing! I highly recommend them to anyone looking a great place close to Bernal Heights to sit and enjoy some nice food and great drinks!!! read more

Food is great! Service is good and ambiance can get a lil noisy but overall the place is Amazing!

Food was very good but not worth the price. Everything on the menu down to the drinks were crazy overpriced.

Los aguachiles llevan orégano, lo cual realmente sobrepasa el sabor del jalapeño y de lo que originalmente deberían tener. Además, las tostadas cuestan entre 12 y 15 dólares por una sola, lo cual me parece un poco exagerado. Servicio 9/10, ambiente 7/10 y comida 4/10. read more

When it comes to celebrations, Playa Azul is always our top choice, and it never disappoints. The quality and flavors of everything, from the starters to the desserts, are outstanding. My Shrimp Nachos, Fried Shrimp, and Margarita might be the best meal I have ever had. The service was delightful and very professional. Alejandra was incredibly helpful in planning a celebration for my family. The entire Playa Azul team was welcoming and made our special day even more memorable. I would rate it 10/10! read more

First time trying this place out ~ my family members who live in SF said they have been coming for years . Definitely great authentic Mexican food/ Seafood . Ambiance: A ~ I enjoy that you get a touch of Mexico with the wooden chairs and details on it . Food : A ~ all dishes were delicious and fresh . We were a group of 6 and everything came out together. Next time I visit the area I will be going back to try other dishes ! read more

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This is one of my long time favorite spots! I've been coming to this restaurant for many years. Excellent food, warm sincerity attentiveness serves! But, there's one but, don't go after 10 pm, because the restaurant turns into a sort cantina. There's a lot of people drunk, screaming, music is so loud. Serves isn't attentive anymore more. You can't enjoy your dinner. read more

Came in recently and they had great food!! We had the mixto cocktail which had shrimp and octopus it was fabulous!! Also shared the calamari which had a really nice light batter to it. Entree was carne asada which was perfectly cooked. Waiter could have been a little more attentive but otherwise great experience. read more

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Always fresh the food here is so good. I recommend trying everything on the menu. Vuelve a la vida and mariscada a la parrilla are my favorite. Playa azul nachos is my favorite appetizer. read more

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I'm a regular at this place, so I've had consistently great service. I'm fluent in Spanish, and they appreciate this. My Canadian husband is not fluent in Spanish, but they appreciate the fact that he tries (and so do I). I usually order the camarones a la diabla, with the Nachos Playa Azul and they've been consistently good. Fresh oysters, not so much; I think they dump out the "liquor" so the oysters taste as though they were rinsed off. We also add a pitcher of Cadillac Margaritas, and they don't charge extra for salsa, chips or more tortillas the way other Mexican restaurants have begun to do. The major beef I have is that the noise level and lighting are horrific. They jack up the music unnecessarily loud, to the point that you can't hear the person across the table. They also self-describe themselves as a sports bar, but that's really not the case. They may have the game on, but the audio is replaced by cumbias coming out of the speakers. We've asked them on several occasions to turn down the music, which they've complied with; but, it's kind of a pain. Overhead lights make the place super bright, and doesn't really create the same ambience that the old Playa Azul did. All in all, a great place to take a family, but not a place for a romantic dinner. read more

What an authentic place. A place where you feel like familia. From the regular clientele , to our Bartender Sandra to the owner Don Roberto treated us with love and tequila shots and appetizer. It is a hidden gem in the Mission. A must visit again... read more

Playa Azul - Amazing - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very nice ambiance. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by the sights, sounds and smell lof Mexico.... They're are 3 levels for your dining experience. The bar has an excellent selection of Tequilas. We Came for the seafood experience my son and my compadre ended up ordering the steak I myself ordered the garlic shrimp with rice and beans the drinks were well served to our liking. Food was excellent prepared with care. read more

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The food is okay. Some plates are better than others . The langosta al horno is definitely not worth $48. Some plates come with frozen like veggies on the side. The nachos and the calamari are good. The service is not that great especially if you get seated upstairs for a large party. This has happened to us twice. Maybe since tip is added for large parties they don't really focus on the service. ‍ read more

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Walked in last night at 11:30. Mind you they posted that they are closed at 12. I walk in and was not greeted at all; but instead was loudly informed "WE'RE CLOSED!" By multiple worker...even the ones that were sitting at the bar...feeling the need to turn around with a mouth full of carne asada to inform me that they have no food??? Then another lady said they have some food but was very unclear which food was available... as I later found out after playing a game of point at the menu item and ask for if they had it for quite sometime, did I find out they had SOME cold food. I opted for a pescado tostada (1), after tax coming to around $10..which was fine if the fish wasn't freaking slimy and sour and the tostada was completely stale. The staff....besides one sweet girl who gave me some really yummy sliced lime (lol best thing I got) were really arrogant seeming and rude when I decided to not leave them a tip ...I heard them talking smack because little did they know I'm fluent in Spanish ; ) Idk pretty unnecessary. It's not like I was even the only customer there. There were plenty of customers still there finishing their food. Oh and a very weird vibe and decor. Looked like a cafeteria. Only cool thing was their liquor selection. Hecka tequila and mezcal read more

The seats make your butt smell like the hundreds of people that had sat on them. They should sanitize them every day, or change them. Great food service. read more

Overall I loved this place... Just wish the menu had prices listed. Atmosphere: 5 stars, festive music, beautiful modern decor. Not a great place to come with someone who has hearing issues. Service: 5 stars, wonderful service Food: 5 stars. We got guacamole and shrimp/octopus cocktail. The guac was fresh and tasty. The shrimp cocktail was on the sweet side. Wish there were more veggie items on the menu. Drinks: 5 stars. We got one Cadillac margarita and one playa Azul margarita (blue). The playa Azul margarita was smoother than the Cadillac. Generous on the tequila. 3 stars because the menu had no prices listed. Would have been nice to know the damage ahead of time. read more

Playa Azul - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

This Mission District seafood restaurant had previously burned down and I'd head good things about it so I finally went to their new and improved restaurant and it was an overall good experience. The brand new updated version is beautiful and modern inside with a huge selection of alcohol (a whole wall of it) and the food was good but a bit overpriced. The soup was $29, and instead of more fish or seafood, I mainly got a lot of carrots and zucchini. The flavor was good, and my friend and I shared the fried calamari as an appetizer, and the fried calamari was also quite tasty. I did not have a cocktail, but if I return I plan to try their cocktails since I saw colorful goblets at another table on my way out and they looked good. If you like seafood you might want to try this place since their selection if varied, but if you like to know how much you're gonna pay ask or pull up the electronic menu on your smartphone since the paper menu they provide you does not include any prices. I just don't like to be surprised like that. I'd also have to say that the service was quick and the staff was friendly, the evening I went there we were only 1 of 4 parties so that helped get served fast as well. read more

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Esta muy buena la comida . Lastima la experiencia de hoy. Me salió una pequeńa en la ensalada. Le dije al que nos llevo la comida. Se la di en una servilleta y no iso nada. Solamente agarro y la tiro. Me sorprendió el nivel de arrogancia. No iso nada ni nos ofreció otra ensalada por el inconvenient read more

Los precios han subido demasiado. Antes pagaba $60, ahora pague $96 por la misma comida. Ahora domingo 28 de abril perdieron un buen cliente. read more

Came with some friends for drinks, had the calamari for appetizers with good margaritas and beers! Vine con algunos amigos a tomar algo, comí calamares como aperitivo con buenas margaritas y cervezas! read more

Nice locally owned spot, really good authentic mexican food with a lot of variety and really great service

Warning: THERE IS NO PRICING ON THEIR MENU. So how will you know how much you're going to spend?

Great food! Service ! Ambiance ! loving the fact they are open back again ! There no place like this for sea food read more

The meal its ok .ambiance good specially when the bartendet marta ( martita is there) we came today y the service is terreble specially the bartender sandra her attitude is rude and discriminatory awful attitude ,i love tbe drinks here but today we decided to drink champagne instead .we decided to not come to playa azul on wednesday and thursday when this bartender ia here worst service read more

Service and food are amazing. The artwork is very well done too! Glad they opened back up definitely a SF must read more

Muy rico este plato camarones bien empanizado puré de papá deliciosa y sus vegetales crujientes read more

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Food was very good and fresh excellent service friendly waitress was very helpful guided us with recommendation again she was super friendly.. family oriented good music not to laud read more

The appetizer sampler was the best i have had in a while, plenty of octopus and shrimp!! The shrimp cocktail was also well served and fresh!! Definitely would recommend if you are in SF!!! read more

Doesn't show price on the menu Overpriced They charged me for an extra drink that I didn't order I saw that after read more