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    Sunset Cantina

    4.3 (523 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Interior
    David H.

    We have visited twice and have enjoyed every meal. From the tacos, to the ramen, to the fries, salad, and churros , everything was yummy. Staff is friendly, service is efficient, and be aware that this restaurant has a casual vibe that gets busy. A definite must visit.

    Carnitas FLAUTAS
    Christopher C.

    MAN for a nice little hole in the wall type spot do they have a good amount of mezcal and delicious food options! I enjoyed this place because it was only 10 min or so from the SF zoo and it had exactly what I was looking for in Mexican food For appetizers I got the carnitas flautas, which is basically deep fried carnitas rolled in a nice fluffy type tortilla with the perfect crunch topped with pico de gallo lettuce sour cream and cheese. The perfect combination I really enjoyed these i can eat helllaaaaa of these A plain street dog with a side of fries and a very good spicy ketchup again highly recommend that if your into that Shrimp tacos perfectly battered and well seasoned with all the toppings bringing everything together And a Torta de carne asada I really enjoyed these asada it had a nice Smokey flavor too it and perfectly cooked with a fireee a** taste. This was the perfect portion size of food not too heavy and not too light just perfect again with a side of fries. I also tried the michelada. Nothing crazy just alright ..BUT the pineapple Chelada was hellaaaa good I'd recommend that for sure And a Paloma that was again alright nothing crazy but okay. They have a wide variety of mezcal that they get from Mexico. Personally .. I would come back once in a while not an every weekend/other weekend type place, in my opinion it was on the pricey side I paid around 150 and that's fine but my waiter did check in on me at the beginning and one more time after that and that was it. it did get busy while I was eating but even then i don't know about that 6% service fee .. Definitely a place to check out regardless ! 8/10

    Having Happy Hour at Sunset Cantina!
    May D.

    Came here during their happy hour where some items were $3 each. The place felt like a cantina in Mexico. Ordered a few tacos and agua frescas. Service was fast, we received our order under 10 minutes. Everything was filling, the drinks were refreshing. Upon reviewing my bill, I noticed an additional 6% upcharge for Employee Benefits, which I don't think was right to pass it on to us customers, on top of tipping them. It may be a small charge, but I don't like being blindsided by additional costs.

    HAMBURGUESA
    Christine M.

    What a surprise! I honestly didn't realize this place was here, everyone talks about the pizza place or the sushi place. We ordered take out since the kids weren't feeling well. The machete - which was like a quesadilla was delicioussss, loaded and full of flavor, we got it with shrimp. very tasty. al pastor tacos - small, but done right! juicy, tasty, the pineapples were yummy. crunchy tacos - fancy taco bell but also yummy with their spicy sauce! hamberguesa - this was okay. a little dry compared to everything else. queso fundido - probably would have been tastier with just chips, but my husband got the chicharrones. overall we think the highlights were worth getting again and maybe even better than our local spot that's closer! will definitely be back again.

    Veggie birria tacos
    Namratha P.

    Loved Sunset Cantina!! The tacos were just amazing and I've never had tacos like this before. A lot of the times the veggie tacos are just boring but not at Sunset Cantina!! I've always wanted to try birria but as a vegetarian, I've never got to. The mushroom birria tacos were just amazing! But personally, the star of the show was the avocado tacos!! They were perfectly crispy and jam packed with flavor. Would come all the way to sunset just for these tacos!!

    Menu
    Ultima M.

    First time here. We were looking for a place to eat near Lands End and Yelp lead us here. We walked in and we were seated immediately, no wait thankfully. Inside is decorated nicely and there is a lot of seating as well as outdoor seating and a full bar that also has seating at the bar. There is a HUGE TV playing sports, no volume. Nice full bar with a variety of tequilas and other liquor Employees are courteous and nice. We started off with Chips, Salsa and Guacamole $14 Salsa is good, nice flavor, chips are good also nice and crispy I ordered a Margarita $12 Drink was good Friend got a ginger beer $4 Friend ordered Baja Shrimp tacos $16.00 He said he really liked the tacos, said the fish was nicely battered and fried I got the quesabirria tacos $16 The quesabirria tacos were mediocre, meat had no flavor and the consome was the same no flavor so I added the salsa from the chips on my tacos lol Over all this was a cool spot to have lunch at Ambiance is nice, location is near Ocean Beach and Lands End Street parking only. We parked in a residential area and walked to the restaurant

    Aria H.

    I have never had such beautiful Mexican food that tasted so bad. The vibes were perfect. The World Series on every screen, Cinco de Mayo decorations everywhere, even a guy setting tacos on fire and handing them out like some kind of showpiece. None of it ever made it to our table. And the plates looked incredible, which almost made it worse. It was painfully disappointing. All presentation, zero flavor.

    Baja Shrimp Tacos
    Diana C.

    Great food, great vibes. Sunset Cantina is so festive once you step inside with decorations all over and glittering Christmas lights in the bathroom hallway. The servers were attentive and ours checked up on us every so often to get our orders or bring us extra napkins. Al pastor tacos were our favorite, the perfect bite to start off the meal. Quesabirria tacos were large and filling and the Baja shrimp tacos were perfectly battered and tangy. The sauce provided on the side was a bit spicy so we opted to not use it. I was stuffed at the end of the night and definitely will come back to try other items on the menu! Right along Judah so parking can be a bit harder to find but great neighborhood to take a stroll after to walk off the food!

    Lunch
    Blair P.

    Wow , you MUST come by here for their tacos . The flavor combination wrapped inside their house made day-of tacos will blow your idea of what a taco can be into a whole new dimension. We started with their queso fundido, which is thick white cheese topped with chorizo and bits of other yumminess and legit corn chips. Next came the kale and squash winter salad, with the kale chopped fine, mixed with a thick dressing and avocado chunks (amazing). The mouth feel and flavor of this salad lit me up. I hear their margaritas are freaking delicious too. And what tops it all off is the ambiance, rated -- come and check it out, bring a friend or your crew and get ready to enjoy. Oh and Kayla our server was helpful and awesome, checking in on us and keeping our waters full the whole time.

    Churros
    Monica W.

    First time at Sunset Cantina. We arrived right around opening at 11am, walked in and there was no one in the restaurant which was nice. We had our one year with us and the waitress was super kind and welcoming when we walked in. What we ordered: Surf Trip Salad: I wanted something light for lunch so I ordered this salad. Instead of chicken, I actually got steak and it was delicious! So much flavor and lots of toppings from avocado, bacon, red onions, corn etc. The downside was most of my avocados that was on my plate was unfortunately bruised. Overall still delicious. Hamburguesa: My husband ordered this burger and he fairly enjoyed it and I had a bite of it as well. The habanero mayo sauce was super flavorful and it went well with the burger. Cheese quesadilla: We had a small portion made for our daughter for this. It was actually pretty big size. Super simple cheese and quesadilla. I wish we added protein on this but we forgot and that's okay. Churros: We just wanted to try this out as a dessert. It was okay, nothing out of the ordinary. I wish there was more sauces other than maple syrup & whip cream. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and service was great.

    Carne asada tacos
    Caly T.

    Taco Tuesday deal is $2 off their platter sets. Relaxed interior and manageable menu to decide on. - chips with guac and salsa: small guac portion and chips are tiny bit stale - carne asada tacos: meat was tender enough but flavor was a bit off. Needed a salsa of sorts

    Avocado tacos
    Natalia B.

    Came to Sunset Cantina after a long day in Ocean Beach. We started with chips and guacamole. The dips were tasty, but unfortunately, the chips were a bit stale. For our mains, I wasn't too impressed overall. The food didn't strike me as very authentic and leaned on the salty side. My family member had the crispy carnitas tacos, which came as three street-style tacos. The carnitas were indeed crispy, but the flavor felt off. My partner ordered the avocado tacos and really enjoyed them--three tacos with fried avocado slices and plenty of pickled onions. I went with the pozole, which came out piping hot and in a generous portion, but I wasn't thrilled with the taste. It had too much cumin and salt for my liking, and reminded me more of a thin chili than pozole. If you're looking for a casual spot with a less traditional take on Mexican food, you might enjoy it here, but for authentic flavors, I'd probably look elsewhere. The service was great and friendly.

    Sunset at sunset cantina :)
    Miranda D.

    My partner and I loved this spot so much that we had to come back. Sunset Cantina is one of the restaurants that make traveling from the East Bay to SF worth it. This place has a dog-friendly, first come first serve patio and we were able to grab seats right away. I think we got lucky because shortly after there were a couple groups of people that had to wait for a patio spot. Unfortunately, we were sat at one of the tables that were not under shade and we found ourselves being blasted by the hot, scorching sun.. not very enjoyable but that did not take away from the deliciousness of the drinks and food. On the topic of drinks, I ordered their horchata fresa (it was an alcoholic drink made with rum) and WOW IT'S SO GOOD. So light and refreshing for a warm SF day! & of course, the food! No other words besides perfect.

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    Glad you enjoyed your lunch with us. We hope to see you back soon!

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    4.4
    (209 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    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.

    This unique place is located right near Golden Gate Park with adequate parking limited to 30…read moreminutes. So eat fast. Haha no the food here needs to be savored. There is a nice selection off the main menu for Happy Hour 4-6pm. Providing an opportunity to sample one or more of the menu items as an appetizer. I chose the mussels with garlic bread, as good ones are not found easily. The portion was quite ample, and the sauce I dipped my nice crunchy garlic bread in was very flavorful, warm and delicious. I also tried the plantains which were cooked perfectly; not too mushy with a perfect char, and the sweet onions on top were also tasty. Paired with a very tangy dipping sauce. All the flavors came together well. My husband ordered the Cantina burger which he enjoyed down to the last bite. Our daughter also sampled off the smaller menu with Lomo Empanadas and the Chicharron de Pollo which she reported were both very nicely prepared. Will, our server gave us excellent recommendations which we availed ourselves of. The bill for 4 items plus the burger, a side of rice, and a ginger beer came to just under seventy dollars, which was a reasonable price. I would definitely give the food five stars, and the restaurant four as it's a long and lengthy bar with a few tables for two. The majority of the seating is in the back with two flat screens and an open kitchen. I can imagine how loud this place can get. We went at the perfect time: not a lot of customers so we received excellent individualized service from Will. I would hope to be able to return next time we visit GG Park and sample some more menu items like the Peruvian Paella which sounded very promising.

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    Gao Viet Kitchen & Bar

    4.2
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    1.1 mi
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    Still one of my favorite high-end Vietnamese restaurants. This is not the place to go if you're…read morelooking for that hangover bowl of pho. This is meant to scintillate your taste buds. Restaurant is very clean, and service is quick (almost too quick where the food started coming all at once and the drinks were nowhere to be found). - Banh Cuon - 10/10 one of my go-to dishes - Gao Roll Sampler - easy to share with a group, would skip next time - Banh Khot - first time getting it last time and it was excellent. would get again - Shaking Beef - beef is super tender. definitely get this over the garlic noodles + beef - Vermicelli Bowl - classic, would skip for one of their other dishes - Bun Cha - would choose this over the vermicelli bowl - Pho - I didn't get it last time I was there, but the pho broth is very rich and delicious. it's hard to share, but split amongst 2-3 people, you can make it work

    This location is definitely easier to get a table compared to the San Mateo one. Every time we've…read morecome here as walk-ins, there's been no wait. The only downside this time was that they've trimmed down their menu. My favorite sea snails were no longer available. Staff mentioned they had too many items before and decided to narrow things down. On the bright side, they still have our favorites: soft-shell crab tomato noodle soup, brisket beef pho, papaya salad, and rice rolls. Overall, the food was tasty. The only miss was the rice rolls--the skin was slightly broken, possibly from being pre-prepped or a small issue with the rice flour ratio. Otherwise, service was great and the space is cozy and enjoyable.

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