Fantastic! Staying at 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! read more

Mariposas - Shrimp MariPasta - Peruvian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here for dinner, and the atmosphere did not feel ideal for that, it might be better for lunch. 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. read more

Great food, excellent environment, friendly and accommodating staff! The shrimp pasta was delicious with a great peppery taste, and the empanada sampler was tasty, made with flour for a perfectly crunchy and flaky experience. It was my first time ever having beef heart on a skewer; I'd rate it as okay, keeping in mind I don't have another reference point, but it was a bit tough in my opinion. There was a bit of a lull between our drinks and actually ordering, which stalled the momentum, but it did remind me of the importance of being in the moment and not feeling hurried to dine and leave. Overall, it actually made for a good experience. The drinks were great, there was excellent latin music selection and the floor to ceiling windows make for great people-watching! read more

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Pretty good overall. We were able to book day of reservations on a Saturday. Walked in and were immediately greeted. It was surprisingly not crowded on a Saturday evening. We were seated right away and got our orders in quickly. I think we were in and out in about 45 minutes which was great for us because we had a show to attend. The food: Fried rice: It was my first time having fried rice from a Peruvian place. I didn't find it spectacular but there wasn't anything necessarily wrong with it. It just wasn't a flavor profile to remember. Empanada sampler: great portions. Good flavor. Would order again. Drinks were delicious and staff was excellent. read more

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Food is good, really good. The restaurant itself and the ambience are nice. Waiter was very attentive and explained the menu properly and patiently. In fact, I was about to order two dishes that were very similar to each other and he corrected my decision by walking me through it. I really appreciated that. The passion fruit cocktail we got was incredible. Perfection. Overall, very happy. read more

Mariposas - Lomo Saltado with Fried Egg - Peruvian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great place for Peruvian food! The Arroz con Mariscos - seafood rice- was very tasty. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was fresh and plentiful. Will be back. Loved it. read more

The food here was really amazing, I'd say 9/10! I had a beef dish with an incredible sauce that just made it everything. The ceviche was phenomenal and the chicken was great. Had great flavor, but was just a little bit dry. The staff was very kind and tentative and even got us coffees after our dinners. I wouldn't recommend this to be here after dinner coffee place but if you just need a simple pick you up it's perfect. The restaurant was so cutely decorated and we definitely wanted to come back and take photos. Unfortunately we ran out of time but will definitely come back to take photos again. read more

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I came here without a reservation with a friend on a Monday night. We were able to get seated immediately in a corner, next to a bright butterfly and naturey display. We decided to share their Arroz Chaufa and Anticuchos de Corazon. Our order came out within 15 minutes. Arroz Chaufa: This was flavorful and well-balanced. The portion size was a bit smaller than expected, but we both appreciated the texture of the rice and didn't feel it being too greasy or heavy. Anticuchos de Corazon: The meat was tender and well-cooked. Again, the portion size was on the smaller side, but the meat went well with the side vegetables and was not too chewy. It was definitely more on the expensive side for its portion size, but the quality of the food is good. read more

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Service was excellent. Food was good. Party of 8 with reservations on a Saturday night. Not too crowded but still busy. Our table shared the two ceviches and 2 empanada platters. Personal preference for a bit more flavor in the ceviche (the classic one) the ceviche with the fried calamari was good on flavor. read more

The chicken was delicious. Got the arroz con pollo and then chicken and beef empanadas...paired with passion fruit margarita read more

Mariposas - Empanadas - Peruvian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Was happy to get a table without a reservation as the place was packed to the brim with larger parties during a busy weekday lunch. Despite the challenges of serving a packed restaurant with limited staff, they took our order and brought out everything fairly quickly and correctly! Would definitely recommend if you want some pretty good tasting well price Peruvian cuisine! read more

Mariposas - Mostrito (quarter chicken with fries and fried rice) - Peruvian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came twice while in SF got conference. Once for dinner once for lunch. Service great both times. The fried chicken appetizer was delicious not chewy. Dinner: The rice that comes with the pollo à la brasa was quite flavorful. I preferred it to the cilantro rice from the arroz con pollo. I loved the chicken from both chicken dishes (we shared meals). Friend said steak was delicious. She shared with her son. Lunch : I got the veggie skewer and it was so delicious. The bed of saureex potatoes was perfect. Only complaint was that there wasn't enough of them. :). My boss got a chicken pasta dish - cant remember name. She enjoyed. Nice searing and beautiful butterflies all over. We loved the angel wings and halo, too. If you are staying near Moscone center don't miss out. read more

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Went here based on the Yelp reviews. It took a minute for us to be seated. Everyone there was very polite but they look to be very short staffed unfortunately. The restaurant decor was very unique and pretty. I Ordered the Arroz Chaufa with the fried egg on top and it was good, cooked to order and the server seem to care about any allergies. The portion size is HUGE, however was hoping it would have some more flavor or spice or something. Everything was cooked well including the egg and came out very quickly. Sadly, i couldn't get the waiters attention to ask for salt & pepper or some sort of hot sauce or any sauce in general to improve the flavor or add to it. So with that said, the main reason for the 4 stars was the server was so busy that we rarely saw him. And the wait to sit down was a bit long, followed with about 10 minutes before we were greeted to take a drink/food order. Because the wait staff was spread so thin it made the experience lackluster even though the food seemed fresh and came out quickly. read more

So this past weekend we got the chance to grab a quick bite for brunch. We were staying close at Hotel Zelos, this was literally 5 minutes walking. The place is small, but so decorative, from the floors to the walls, the entire place is nice. We tired the empanada trio, which was one beef, one chicken and one veggie. All were GREAT!!! The meat was seasoned and juicy, we loved it, the sauce on top was great too. Along with that we tried some plantains, tasted great, perfectly cooked. For drinks I just had a coke, but my wife had the cucumber water and I even loved it...so refreshing. If you come to SF, this is a definite go to!!!! read more

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Very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food here. The basics like ceviche and empanadas were delicious. But items like the quinoa chicken dish blew us away. And you must order the plantains for dessert. Love the island vibe and the "grass" floor. Really prompt service. Great choice before a movie with friends because of the turnaround on entrees. read more

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Delicious everything. Very cute , Instagrammable decor. My favorite was the pollipapa , which is fries topped with roasted chicken. Mmm I will have to get the pollo a la brasa next time. The chicken is sooo good! Chicharrones de pollo was also good. Classic ceviche yum. And the pisco sours were delicious. There was a passionfruit mojito that was also yummy. Service was very good. We went for lunch on a Sunday and were seated right away. It's good location close to Metreon. We'll be back! read more

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Insanely delicious chicken. I went for dinner and was so pleasantly surprised by the fun decor, light up butterflies, and faux grass flooring. The food did not disappoint in fact it WOWed. I got the half chicken with fries and a salad and that was some of the best roasted chicken I've had in forever. My friend got the arroz con pollo and loved it too. Service was SO fast and easy. Great place all around! read more

Mariposas - Arroz Con Pollo Half Chicken - Peruvian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for dessert and sat at the bar. The bar didn't really look welcoming. The seats were kinda low for the counter as well. It was pretty busy, no hostess. People were standing in the front area waiting for a while. They don't have a good check/table system. Servers lost checks and didn't know where food was going to. We got tres leches, too sweet and tasted dry. 2 stars for the bartender being cool. Other than that, wouldn't come here again. read more

Our group of four was seated immediately on a Saturday night and got drinks and apps quickly. The empanadas were delicious and everyone's meals were fantastic. The portions are very large, perfect for splitting. For tourists who couldn't decide where to go for dinner, we made the right choice. Highly recommend read more

Food was pretty decent. We ordered the Ceviche caritierillo, lomo saltado, half chicken sub for fried rice and arroz con pollo. There was a lot more rice than chicken than I expected but the rice was a little more wet than I had anticipated. The flavors were overall good, my chicken was pretty juicy. The half chicken was also pretty good with the sauces it came with, although the fried rice was great. I would definitely go again for that. The fries were good but once they were chewy. The ceviche had a nice acidity to it but it was less saucy than anticipated. The seafood in the ceviche though was a nice combination with the corn and nuts. read more

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Went here for lunch on MLK day before catching a movie at the nearby Metreon. Really like the interior of the place, great wall deco and cozy vibes. The place was not super busy, but I think they were a bit understaffed. Took a while to get us seated and I noticed a few tables that weren't cleaned yet. We ordered a mango and passion fruit lemonade, a ceviche and the lomo saltado. They also wanted to get us some water, but it never arrived. The lemonades were good, just a bit too sweet for my taste. The lomo saltado was great, really nice flavors, well seasoned and the meat was really tender. Together with the fries made for some great bites. The ceviche was also good, nice mixture of seafood and a nice light dish. The servers were friendly, but I think they were stretched thin and things were a bit slow overall. Would definitely give this place another try. read more

Mariposas - Ceviches - Peruvian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The best meal I had while visiting SFO for pride weekend. If you want amazing Peruvian food and large portions, come here. We had the shrimp ceviche and arroz con pollo. That chicken and rice will be in my dreams and will forever be a delicious flavor memory. Do not miss this place and the service is outstanding. Also the building is beautifully decorated and instagram worthy adorned with sparkly butterflies and green foliage walls. I am not doing this place justice but it was amazing read more

I work in the city and wanted to eat before heading home. I wanted Peruvian and opted for this one that was closer to the freeway and had 4.8 stars. The service was okay, people were professional but not very friendly. Just did what they were hired for. The ambiance: loud which is okay, people having fun. The decore was meant to have you feeling like you were outdoors but it made me feel a bit like it was dirty... I don't know. There was turf inside and how do you clean turf? The food was okay, the Lomo saltado sauce was thick. It made the fries limp. The sauce for the chicharrón de pollo in my opinion was not good. It tasted like mayonnaise. The chicken itself was well made. Overall, the prices were a bit high for the quality. read more

We came to Mariposas because it was closed to our hotel and it was labeled "Peruvian". The place is nicely decorated and fun. Service was pretty quick, friendly and quick. We ordered "arroz chaufa" and "arroz con mariscos". Both were good, and beautifully plated, but nowhere near the real Peruvian traditional flavors. To be fair, my husband made a change to his chaufa (originally made with chicken in this restaurant) and requested beef instead. The meat was delicious! Juicy, and perfectly cooked. But again, it didn't really taste Peruvian. He was somewhat disappointed, since he is from Peru. Nice meal, but it didn't blow our minds. read more

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Found myself in SOMA one night, determined to have Lomo Saltado. Yelp pointed me to Mariposas. I wasn't expecting much, Mission Street after all, but wow, whimsical space. Music! Butterflies! Neon! Very welcoming place. So of course i ordered the Lomo, seriously the best of Peruvian restaurants IMO. Tender strips of steak, just the right amount of onions & tomato, not too heavy-handed with the balsamic, not too salty with the soy sauce. And there's plenty of sauce. I usually don't order delivery since all those convenient Grub Hubs, etc charge the restaurant 25%. My excuse several times has been i'm tired, I don't feel well, it's rush hour, blah blah, guess that ship has sailed. I'm now ordering delivery. My only complaint with the meal is the small amount of rice. The Lomo Saltado is large enough for two, the rice barely one serving. Anyway, Mariposas is definitely destination-worthy. Support Local! read more

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The vibes inside were great! The decor was so fun and my friend and I sat in the cage type chairs close to the window (prime people watching)! The service was great as well, super attentive and helped answer some of our questions. The food was okay, I personally didn't like the lomo saltado because the fries were more soaked than usual. The chicarron de pollo was delicious but was just chicken and a dip, no additional items were included with this so it felt like an appetizer. read more

Mariposas - Partially eaten lomo saltado - Peruvian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wow! This place is delicious! I wish I lived in San Fran, because I would come here every week! Not only is the atmosphere super cute and vibey but everyone is super nice. The arroz con mariscos is amazing! I highly recommend! read more

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walked in to grab takeout, bartender was really nice and helpful in locating my meal. he also gave me a 15% off voucher for their new spot a few streets over. heavily decorated inside. rotisserie chicken was tasty, hefty portions. read more

Mariposas - half chicken - Peruvian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came here for our pre-New Years dinner with our friends. This restaurant looks small from the outside but has more seating in the back for bigger groups. It has such cute decor and the staff are very friendly and accommodating by describing the different foods. Here is what we had: Chicken and beef empanadas: Nice crispy shell, packed with meat... definitely one of the best empanadas I have had in awhile Ensalada mixta: regular salad but delicious. They have salad dressing to go with it, but I loved it just with the lime and olive oil. Refreshing! Chicharron de pollo: like chicken nuggets but on another level. Paired with lime squeezed on top and their special dipping sauce, totally a pleaser for both young and old Half chicken: I believe they are known for their roasted chicken...I have to say it tastes like the ones they make in the Philippines. Nice and juicy with flavor throughout Lomo Saltado: Wok-fried succulent strips of beef, sautéed with vibrant vegetables and zesty spices, over french fries. Served with jasmine rice - this was good, the meat was nice and tender. Although the sauce was a little overwhelming for me, if paired with rice it is perfect. Platano Frito: plantain bananas that adds a nice touch in between all the different foods we tried Arroz con leche: the best Peruvian dessert I have tried. They told us it is a homemade recipe. This has a unique taste that brings back memories of my own Philippine dessert called suman. Definitely worth having at the end of your meal. Overall I will definitely go back and suggest you try it out if you are in the area. read more

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What drew us to this place, were the birdcage chairs, I want one of those in my work office! And then we looked further in to see these large topiary green walls with largely lit butterflies. We did a quick check online for food/drink pictures and saw some drinks with butterflies in them and we were sold. When we got there on a weekday, there was a lath party of 14, a few other couple and us, not too crazy busy. We quickly got our drink orders taken in addition to our food orders. The ceviche came out first, fresh, lemony, zesty. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the chips were nice and crunchy. The drinks came and then our main courses shortly after. The rice in the Arroz Con Pollo was flavorful but not too overpowering, and the chicken seasoned well. As for the Lomo Saltado, the meat was IT! Seasoned well, meat was nice and soft, though I didn't quite care for the fries that were served with it, as they were mushy and soft in texture. I'm used to a more firm fry, and grabbed some of my colleagues' rice to eat with this particular dish. My colleague ordered another drink in the middle of our entrees, but didn't quite receive that, until we mentioned something to the server. So then, the server came to give us that drink plus another one, to try out. But, by then we were quite stuffed. Overall, the service was alright, had it been a little tighter, would've given this a 5-star, but it may have been that they were a little short-handed with the large party taking up majority of the restaurant's attention that evening. read more

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Burger was surprisingly good! Stopped her for a casual weekday lunch and overall was impressed by the place. Interior decorations are a bit intense, but the place hits home on the food and service. Mariposas burger was pretty solid, and I really enjoyed the egg on top. Fried plantains had a nice crisp to it as well. Two other people got Lomo Saltado which is one of their popular items. Staff was pretty friendly and prices are reasonable. Wait was pretty reasonable for lunch. Surprisingly the place only had 2-3 other tables at 12:30 -- not sure if thats par for the area, or if the diner next door pulls in all the local business. read more

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For some reason I lost my previous review of this restaurant, but I wanted to reiterate how great it is! The ambience of this place is beautiful with kind and inviting staff. Every dish we ordered was delicious, so anything you decide to get is bound to taste great. Along with their desserts, and I'm not even much of a sweets person! The highlights would definitely be their sangria to drink along with their delectable and juicy chicken dish I got with sides of fried rice and salad tossed in a savory dressing. Honestly, any of their cocktails are yummy, so if you just wanted a place to sip and chat with friends and/or family this spot would be great for that as well. Please do yourself the greatest pleasure by visiting this establishment! I can't recommend it more!!! read more

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I was meeting my friend Carlos for dinner. Since he was driving up from San Jose, I was thinking this might be a good spot to meet. It's not only located near the mammoth Fifth & Mission garage, but it's actually within the structure on the Mission side. So there was the convenience factor, and the other aspect was that we both like Peruvian food. Otherwise we knew nothing about this place. Let me first state first that our server was so nice, a courteous young man who was obviously trained very well. Carlos and I decided to share a couple of plates starting with the $14 Chicken Empanadas. Two conveniently came with an order that included a side salad and a ramekin of creamy aji sauce (photo: https://yelp.to/p5g6f33yJ5). We were both somewhat disappointed that the filling was overcooked. The flaky dough was pretty good though. The $8 Papas Fritas was what we expected, a pile of French fries drizzled with cheese sauce, mayonnaise, and ketchup (photo: https://yelp.to/_RWqxebQHy). More soggy than crispy, the potatoes were filling us up before our entree arrived, which we didn't realize included French fries. Not a bright move on our part, but we never seem to get enough fries anyway. Each of us ordered the $15 Pollo a la Brasa, the quarter chicken (leg & thigh) portion, which indeed came with a cup of fries and also a side mini-Caesar salad (photo: https://yelp.to/KEJrZwQL1t). The chicken was just a tad too overcooked to satisfy with the skin a smidge on the charred side. Compared with an established place like Limon, the poultry just lacked the moist tenderness we were hoping to find. Oh well, the server was nice. FOOD - 3 stars...tendency to overcook the hot food AMBIANCE - 3 stars...kinda 70's...green with colorful butterfly lighting SERVICE - 4.5 stars...the server should stay TOTAL - 3 stars...middling Peruvian food in a garage RELATED - Exploring western SoMa? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2H0vGTV read more

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We share the trio of empanadas and the Arroz con Marisco. It was perfect amount of food for two and absolutely delicious! The service was fair...it was a very busy evening and it did not appear as if there were enough servers. The ambiance was Instagram worthy...if you are into that. I would go again for the food alone...perhaps take out. read more

Mariposas - Arroz con mariscos...delish! - Peruvian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It was ok. Living in South Florida I have higher expectations for Peruvian food. The food here was good but not amazing.

We came back again!!! I can't forget how the food tastes so good!!! I loved the bartender so much of how he makes our drinks so unforgettable delicious!!! I will keep coming back !!! The pisto, chicha, marukuya sours and the sangria were the best I've ever had!!! All the servers were attentive and service was prompt, friendly. and the butterflies around the restaurant were so enjoyable. read more

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I have walked by this place so many times and finally stopped by. Great ambiance. The decor is unique. Food was delicious and the service was superb! Can't recommend enough read more

Mariposas - Chocolate cake - Peruvian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food is delicious.but the service isn't.dispointment of not getting my earth grey tea that he didn't tell me that they don't have it. read more

Mariposas - Linguine pasta with shrimp is delicious. disappointment of services .I give four stars for food but not for service. - Peruvian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food was really great! Service was decent, no complaints Ambience, BEAUTIFUL Went here for my birthday brunch, didn't have enough seats to fit 15 of us but they managed to fit us . read more

Mariposas - Peruvian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We went here in a Saturday after the matinee. There was only one server /bartender in the entire restaurant. We started with drinks- old fashioned and pisco sour. Then it took 35 minutes to get our food!! We ordered yucca fries, ceviche Classico and chicken empanadas. All the food had good flavor, but the wait was too long. Don't come here if you are in a rush, they do not move fast. read more

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