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!

Phenomenal service and food. My friend and I walked in and were treated like kings from start to…read morefinish. The recommendations, the humor, the pace was all excellent. I don't remember the name of the cocktail I had, but it was a smoky whisky cocktail and it was delicious and memorable. I had the seafood paellas negro for my entree and it was equally tasty and a perfect portion. I can't wait to return to this place again!

Ordered the Costillas, Pulpo and wish I had space for more food but was stuffed. Service was great,…read morealways refilling water and asking if we need anything more. We had a booth and our view was the curb, wasnt anything fancy but the place was vibin'. Would i come back? Definitely, ive already reserved a time for next week. The flavors on the food was exceptionally good, and price for value was on point.

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.

I'm really glad I stopped by at this place. I just saw this on Google maps when I was searching for…read moresome Peruvian food. Upon entering the restaurant, I was greeted by a wonderful lady named Naraa. She was so nice! She carried herself professionally and was friendly throughout my dining experience. The place looks new. Everything was pleasant. I ordered the Mostrito, the fried chicken chicken with egg and fried rice. It was very delicious! I also ordered some alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. All of them are good. Overall, it was a very good experience. Naraa and one of the Hispanic servers have put up a great service.

+ Nice courtyard ambiance + Attentive/good staff…read more+ Drinks strong and tasty + All the food was better than I expected. Especially the chicken entree - automatic 5% fee. Extremely unethical. - even for SF, high prices and not as much of an upscale vibe to justify. Eg $19 per drink. $165 for meal for two - it was dead inside at 630 on Friday. Probably because of the prices?

Not on my regular route, but I was over that way today and met a friend for lunch and was very very…read morehappy with my meal (spinach and mushroom Eggs Benedict) No photos because I scarfed it all down. Service was great, and the interior is cute. I looked at all of the Peruvian food that I didn't try and I will definitely be back to try it!! P.S. Get the green salsa. It's killer!

Came here for Happy Hour, which meant discounted appetizers! Also chowed down on some mains. And…read moreit was so delicious, even got dessert. Leche de Tiger: I love Peruvian ceviches. Much more flavor than merely lime as the sauce. Also, good variety different seafood like clams, mussels, calamari and fish. Plus corn bits and some sweet potato. Really jam packed with deliciousness. Chicharron de Pollo: Thin and crispy, it seemed like there was skin attached to the deep fried chicken, giving it an extra crunchy. Nice creamy sauce. And the pickled onions added a good tang. Lomo Saltado: One of my favorite dishes, so had to order it here. The flavors were on point with a generous amount of that sauce. The equally balanced forkfuls with steak, onion, tomatoes and fries were divine. Unfortunately, they were a bit skimpy on the beef since the balanced forkfuls ended quickly and then there were a lot of fry heavy bites. It looked meaty when it first arrived, but I think the trick is that all the meat was on top, nothing mixed in. Aji de Gallina: Shredded chicken in a light yellow sauce. Though it tasted little bland. Like not creamy enough and not spicy enough. It was still decent, but could have been better. Picarones: Maybe the best thing I ordered. The doughnuts were made fresh to order, still warm and a little gooey. And that sticky sweet sauce with subtle spices were amazing. I did extra rounds on the plate to ensure I could soak up as a much as possible with each doughnut bite.

Giovanni was the best Food was great and pisco and maracuya…read morewere on point .. Go before the close and move to fresca .

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.

Came here with friends and the service here is nice and food is delicious. Go-tos are the Lomo…read moreSaltado and Ceviche. Located near the mission/bernal border that has a few neighborhood gems!

Hands down the best Peruvian restaurant we've been to…read more My Peruvian boyfriend said he felt like he was back in Peru. We ordered anticuchos and papa à la huancaina to start, and then ordered tallarín verde with milanesa, he ordered arroz with milanesa

Food was amazing, service was great! We ordered the chicha morada, lomo saltado de filet mignon,…read morechaufa de pollo, fried plantains, and Jalea. All came out hot and fresh, and everything was delicious

Fish ceviche * very generous portions of white fish…read more* pleasant balance of acidity and spice * Peruvian chips provide a nice crunch, but I wish there was more crunchy elements to break up the tender texture of the fish Pollada A traditional Peruvian chicken dish. My first time ordering it and I will look for it next time I'm at a Peruvian restaurant * chicken is well prepared, almost all the meat has been skillfully separated from the bone and flattened, resulting in a crispy & well-coated chicken that can be eaten almost without utensils. * while the chicken is well prepared, coated, and cooked, I wish it had either more spices or was paired with a sauce for some extra moisture & flavor diversity. * The boiled potato really exceeded my expectation. It's so 'potato', as a potato lover I appreciate how minimally processed it is. It's not mashed or mixed with flavorings, it's really just a perfectly cooked potato with a drizzle of sauce. I don't think the potato will blow anyone's socks off but I really liked it :) Service is very friendly, it's giving family owned vibes. The interior is festive with lots of Peruvian decorations and there's a cute faux grass welcoming mat outside to set the mood. Overall I recommend this place! I think it's a great spot especially because there's plentiful parking and nothing compatible in the immediate surrounds.