Gave La Mar a second chance as last time the food was really good but the service left lots to be…read moredesired. This time we were a party of 4 and were celebrating a birthday which they acknowledged and thoughtfully wished happy birthday to our celebrated guest. This time I ordered the ceviche limeño, which was a mix of shrimp, white fish, octopus and calamari served with crunchy corn, soft corn and sweet potato marinated in a delicious sauce with a hint of spice (the base tasted similar to leche de Tigre) Other guests in my party ordered the whole roasted cauliflower with eggplant puree, and the rice with shrimp. Both were delicious. I tried two new alcohol-free drinks: guayaba healer (guava, lime and tajin) and the red October. Both were tasty, however for non alcoholic drinks $12 is a little steep, particularly for the red October which is served in a fluted cup and has a lot less volume than the other non-alcoholic drinks. We ordered two desserts, both were excellent: the suspiro loco with cotton candy and Dulce de leche, strawberries and crumbled graham cracker-like cookies, was crazy and fun, yet well balanced. The second dessert was the tapioca tropical, which is a tapioca pudding with toasted coconut, raspberry and ice cream, which was not too sweet and quite delicious. We got a complimentary coconut tres leches for the birthday guest, which was also delectable. As for the service, it was definitely improved compared to last time, yet not seamless. We were sitting inside this time and had a bigger party. Our waitress was very friendly, however one of the items we ordered never arrived and I had to point it out to them when the check arrived. She apologized and they took it off right away. One of the hosts came to check in on us a couple of times throughout the meal which was much appreciated. Our water glasses were kept full, however it still seems they are understaffed. If I could give half stars they would get 3 1/2 but since the food has been consistently good I guess 4 starts will do for now.

Even for SF, truly absurd prices. $32 for a ceviche that has maybe 3 sashimi sized slices. $99 for…read morea seafood mixed grill that had one octopus tentacle, 3 shrimp, and some pieces of fish on a massive bed of potatoes. $12 empanadas! The food is good, but NOWHERE NEAR that good. Audacious! One extra star for the service, which was lovely and sincere. But never coming back here again till the name on the marquee changes.

Food was absolutely delicious! Appetizers were very tasty, especially the spicy beef dumplings and…read morethe cigars. Kebabs were the only one that was alright. Entrees were still very good too, especially the duck, but the apps were preferred. Service was solid, staff were friendly and helpful in helping us choose the right dishes. Ambiance was great too, dark and moody, with a live DJ.

Ambiance: Good for a date night. There's inside and outside…read moreseating, but we chose inside. Even if it's nice outside, dinner time is when the wind tunnels blow through SF and I wouldn't want my food getting cold. It's pretty dimly lit inside with plenty of couch-like booth seating, as well as regular tables. The noise levels were pretty standard. The bathrooms are hidden behind a curtain. Service: This is where I docked a star. The server we had was so unfriendly. He was trying to rush us to make a decision about food and when we asked him about certain items, he didn't really describe the items at all. He just reiterated the menu, as if we're supposed to know what that meant. We asked about the Tagine and had no idea what it was and he just repeated tagine, which, wasn't helpful at all. We had to keep asking for water because they didn't have someone coming by with water, and when we did, it was like we were asking for the moon. It was so much trouble. Food: Trio of Spreads - very flavorful and served with pita bread. There wasn't enough bread for all the dips, but we basically used other dishes we had to dip. I wanted to clear everything and lick the bowls. Spanish Octopus - one single tentacle, charred and perfectly cooked, however for $26, would I order this again? Likely not. I thought it would be at least two, or a pretty sizeable one. The flavors balanced well, as well as the textures. Spring Lamb Shank Tagine - this came in a closed ceramic cone, which they opened and presented to us very quickly. The lamb was tender and pulled apart immediately with a fork and the meat was so juicy. The surrounding root vegetables were also tender to the bite and refreshing paired well with the heavy lamb taste. TL;DR - Inside seating is nice and not windy. Server was rude and you don't get good water service. Food is tasty. Overall would recommend.

The environment was fantastic, the staff was engaged and courteous, the food was phenomenal, and…read morethe drinks were unique/delicious. If you are looking for good food and a lovely time, this is the place for you.

Fantastic! Walked in without a reservation; they quickly accommodated a party of four; they…read moregraciously allowed us time to figure out which tapas we were going to order; and the food was wonderful! A perfect meal for our family. Highly recommend the chocolate ganache! Thank you Bota!

Fantastic! Staying…read moreat the Marriott Marquis so this was about 2 blocks away! Super convenient. I went with the shrimp pasta and it was VERY good. Large, meaty shrimp, good portion of noodles and vegetables, and creamy pasta sauce. I also got the chips, guac, and salsa. Honestly didn't care for the guac too much - was kind of flavorless. But it was some of the best salsa I've ever had. If I was far away I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to come back here. Mostly because there's so many other great options in the bay area. But if I was reasonably close then I would certainly swing by again!

I came here for dinner, and the atmosphere did not feel ideal for that, it might be better for…read morelunch. The service was not welcoming, and I almost felt like I was disturbing the staff by being there. I ordered the lomo saltado, and it was ready in about 3 minutes, which did not feel like a good sign. The food felt industrial rather than freshly prepared, and overall the experience was disappointing.

I moved to the Mission a month ago and just now stumbled across this hidden gem. I wasn't expecting…read moremuch, but the menu selection is vast, the happy hour is a criminal deal, and the kitchen is open late, which is perfect for me as a server with late hours. Ellie and Mika were amazing, they gave me fast and simple service all the way through and they're super kind. I'll for sure be making this one of my weekly routines.

We had the BEST time!! we had such amazing food and great drinks! the owner was such a sweetheart,…read moreplus we were here for a birthday and were taken care of very well!

The food is so delicious and the gambas al ajiljo are iconic! Tonight we added two new editions to…read moreour regular which were the croquettas de pollo (chicken croquettes) and the Jamon Serrano al pan con tomate (cured ham with tomato bread). Returning. Favorites we had tonight were the Gambas Al Ajijo, Saiteado de Carne Asada, Patatas Bravas and of course the Red Sangria pitcher.... Don't tred lightly with it I am currently writing this still a little tipsy from my bed! :)

I was SUPER impressed with this restaurant. I was in Spain for a while last year and missing true…read moreSpanish food recently. The interior is so thoughtfully done here, so many cute little details that really add color to the restaurant and a fun lively vibe. Someone fact check me, but it looks like a restaurant that is well established and has been loved for many years in SF. We went on a Friday and they even had live music right behind us! Food was spectacular especially at this pricepoint. The seafood platter was literally huge and just so much seafood and bursting with flavor. The steak and mushroom dish we got was also insanely good, and shoutout to the grilled artichokes too. That one had a really nice course salt on top that was a great touch. White wine we got was an amazing pairing for everything. Pro tip bring cash for a little discount! Good luck finding parking here though...

We met up with friends at El Lopo after they had already been bar hopping for a bit, so we had some…read morecatching up to do. The spot was chosen by our "wine" friend, but they also serve a lot of different of sweet wines, sherries, and cocktails for the rest of us "non-wine" people. I got a particularly interesting cocktail that iirc was like an anchovy salted caramel - not sure if that's part of the regular rotation, but there were a lot of cool cocktails like that. We sat in the back and it was a good vibe for yapping. Didn't try any food, but I definitely want to revisit to get some tapas and try some sherries.

Very Local Neighborhood supportive Place. They are Very…read morecasual down to earth friendly establishment that knows there Stuff when it comes to Spanish wines, Vermouth, sherry and Spanish influenced Tapas! I've enjoyed the fact that they are just Beer and wine and not Full Bar.It makes them more unique . Always something fun happening from Sherry oake/karaoke Tuesdays, wed Trivia, special guest music and all the holiday fun. Its not a big place but packs good Vibes.

The restaurant had a great ambience and had the World Cup game on making it even more exciting! The…read morestaff was very nice, attentive, and the food was exceptional!

Came to El Dorado for an early weekday lunch and had a great experience! Our server was so…read morefriendly, the food came out quickly, and it wasn't too busy. They also had a huge screen showing the World Cup, which made for a fun atmosphere. We ordered the lomo saltado, ceviche trio, and beef empanadas. The ceviche trio was amazing...I honestly couldn't pick a favorite because all three were so fresh and flavorful. I especially loved the one with the mango flavor. The lomo saltado was delicious too. The steak was super tender, and I liked that it came with both fries and rice. I noticed they also have a stir-fried noodle version on the menu that I'm definitely trying next time. Totally forgot to order the churros, so I'll definitely be back!