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    Matador

    3.9 (1.1k reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Donna C.

    Great food, good service, cute place. Indoor and outdoor seating. Walk-in at 7:30 on a Friday night - got the last open table. Street corn was great - good appetizer choice. We both got 2 tacos. Loved the chicken taco! The cauliflower adobo taco was really flavorful. Margaritas with salt hit the spot after a full day of walking the city.

    Ground beef tacos
    Claudia L.

    Had a great meal here for happy hour - a terrific value for the city. The sangria was delicious and not overly sweet. The chips and salsa at $2 were a steal, and the tacos were amazing - lots of interesting combos to choose from. Service was excellent and the inside was modern and clean. They have outside seating too.

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    Lizzie S.

    Cute Mexican restaurant near Union Square/Lower Nob Hill with a pretty good happy hour! They fill up so make a reservation if you can. My friend and I both enjoyed tacos--they did not scrimp on meat and had unique flavors, spices, and one came with avocado! Service was attentive and fast--we were in a rush and they were great!

    Ty S.

    I must say I'm being disappointed. These nachos were $20. This is one of my favorite restaurants and this Togo order does not match the quality or quantity of what you get when you dine in. The happy hour nachos you get more food than this for half the price. Do better

    Nachos with chicken
    Cynthia M.

    This is my favorite spot for happy hour. The happy hour is from 12pm-5:20pm. I always get the chicken flautas and nachos and get either a glass or pitcher of their tequila margarita or mezcal margarita. The flautas are loaded with meat on the inside and the toppings are really good. The nachos are also good and I've tried the prickly pear margarita and strawberry margarita. This most recent time I got a mezcal cucumber jalapeño (bomb!) pitcher and it was enough for about 4 1/2 glasses. We also requested tajin rim. We also tried the side of rice and beans and could choose from Spanish rice or cilantro lime rice, which we tried the cilantro lime and it was really flavorful! Your choice of refried or black beans. We usually go between 1-3pm ish and it isn't super busy but I've seen this place get very busy in the evening. It's close to Union square and there's an underground bar on the side. Service is always quick and the server is always friendly.

    Vegetarian Enchiladas
    Tannu S.

    Excellent food, quick service and good drinks. If you want to indulge with Mexican flavors, this is it. A convenient spot, with casual ambiance is calling you if you haven't been there already.

    Super Bowl menu
    Jazlene T.

    They had the cutest set up for the Super Bowl! Joined them for a last minute watch party and got to experience groups of people without the crowd, it still felt intimate like a house watch party. The main entrance had a large screen and the other room had another TV. I didn't try the super bowl menu--only their regular one which was a cute addition anyways. We ordered the pozole rojo, camarón de agua chiles, and chips and salsa + 2 tequila wells shots. Everything was decently priced and we only spent about $50 including tip, split between 2 people is such a good deal! We were hella full and our faves were the salsa and the ceviche! I would definitely come back to try more. The staff were nice and accommodating.

    Ryan S.

    Came here on a Saturday evening with a friend. It was my friend's first time trying Mexican food so I had to show what's up. We ordered the quesabirria, chips & salsa, and steak fajitas. All were exceptionally well. We ordered drinks too. At one point, we needed extra tortillas & ordered, but our server forgot. This place is a really cute, intimate hang out spot. Would definitely recommend

    Al pastor and bistek -Mix & Match 2 Tacos
    Ern J.

    Had dinner here after walking into a few other neighborhood spots that had no availability. A nice casual taqueria on the pricy side due to its location. Service is friendly. We thought the food was fine, okay on a bar food scale. My party ordered shrimp aguachile and tacos- al pastor, bistek, and quesabirria. The quesabirria was the best of the bunch. The churros were fresh and hot, with a side of chocolate and caramel sauce.

    Jessie H.

    The food was a good, it wasn't extra special but it had 2/4 great tasting plates. The nachos were a delightful surprise, fresh & light chips with good flavors.Loved the mushroom sopes they had wonderful texture & flavor! The tacos were not the best but good enough. The filling in them was good but tortillas themselves were bad they crumbled and did not taste home made or fresh but thats really my only complaint. I Don't think the cucumber shrimp rolls were good they felt soggy n not crisp or acidic enough. Kinda soggy or something. Was disappointed on the seating in the back honestly thought it would be darker / more secret with more of a speak easy ambiance.I liked the vibe in the front better. More lively with better music. It was kinda dead in the back and they had TVs back there which didn't fir the scene, the decor was ok but they did it committ enough. Service was ok a bit rushed.

    Flan - we ordered another to-go!
    Leslie S.

    We are visiting from southern California and wanted some good Mexican food. This restaurant far surpassed our expectations and I am only disappointed that we do not have time to come here and eat again. I rarely write reviews so this was an exceptional circumstance, the service was excellent - shoutout to Eduardo, he was absolutely WONDERFUL 10/10 service. I had the BEST margarita AND best tacos I've ever had which is saying a lot considering I live in Southern California where we are known for Mexican food. We ordered a flan for dessert and enjoyed it so much we ordered another one to go. The art piece of the female Matador hanging above the fireplace is also a huge win. (Art is my profession).

    Chile Relleno
    Molly L.

    We came here as a small group and overall thought our food was fine overall. My colleague ordered a quesabirria taco but had to ask for a regular taco because she said there was just too much cheese in her initial taco. My Mexican pizza was just okay but it had a lot of random sauces and toppings on it that it wasn't super appetizing. My other colleague liked her chile relleno, but it was a bit odd that it had chicken in it as well. We ordered chips and salsa but the chips were pretty stale and difficult to finish. The mocktails and happy hour menu were pretty nice though. Overall, the food was just okay and it was pretty reasonable as well. But what you order could be hit or miss. Our servers were very nice but when they get busy it can be difficult to get their attention.

    Pozole Rojo
    Steph C.

    Enjoyed my time here with friends. Staff were friendly and ambiance is modern. Friends tried the following and enjoyed Mango margarita Flautas Quesabirria Tacos Shrimp ceviche I got the pozole rojo since I wasn't feeling that great and got a giant portion of hearty soup fully loaded that hit the spot. Would come back to try other things plus their $5 margarita hh looks promising :)

    Happy hour!!!!!

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    Really liked their food. I had soup and a taco. I sat at the bar and the service was friendly if not a tad slow bc of the crowd.

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    The Beehive

    4.3
    (454 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Love what + how they do it. It's a neighborhood bar that…read morejust feels right. Food wise I'm drawn to a few favorites like the stellar pork belly banh mi slider, fries and the chicken bites. It's a thoughtful menu w something for everyone. Had a Paper Plane which the bar man furiously shook to an icy froth on the top. Soooo good. Went on St Pat Saturday and was looking for a non frat crew vibe and was really pleased I remembered BH was close by.

    Cool bar with bites in the Mission District. We got there shortly after it opened at 4pm on Friday…read moreafternoon. I was craving a refreshing craft cocktail and got one with the Green Emmanuelle. I liked the cardamom in the Beauty Mark as well that my partner ordered. We ordered shishito peppers and mushroom bahn mi sliders. The mushroom bahn mi sliders were amazing - the quality fillings and taste of the soft bun - I was unexpectedly hit with a bite of spice from maybe jalapeño seeds left but didn't sour my experience. The shishito peppers ended up being extremely spicy as well, those are usually just a few spicy and not the majority. The roasted lemon and salt was a wonderful combo but just too spicy to eat. However, the server very kindly removed it from our bill without us asking. We order the crostini because we were still hungry and that was an absolute hit. Delicious med-soft crostini with luscious berries and sweet honey. I didn't care my hands got sticky as it was soooo good! Great experience, I would be weary if the peppers as I'm a bit spice-intolerant but everything else was spot-on.

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    Blind Pig Speakeasy Lounge

    Blind Pig Speakeasy Lounge

    4.7
    (191 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    This place has risen in the ranks of my fave cocktail bars in SF. Recently tried to go to Elements…read moreonly to discover it was closed or at least closed to additional patrons 45 minutes before closing so made our way to a couple other bars instead, including Blind Pig. It takes a lot for me to consider a return visit to a cocktail bar. Most of the time, I just begrudgingly go along with my friends to a mediocre bar, but Blind Pig is a place I would enthusiastically return to again and again. I first got the namesake cocktail: Blind Pig. It was incredibly well-balanced, and the flame presentation upon arrival was an epic mini show. Later during last call, I decided to risk it all and roll the dice to order from the secret menu. I rolled a 5, which got me a wine & Japanese beer concoction with Sichuan peppercorn. Totally feel like this cocktail was made for me, as I rep the 川渝 region. The drink was strong, but that made it all the better. Can't wait to come again and explore more of the menu behind the password-protected iykyk entrance.

    Hot Take: Weeknights are better than weekends for going out…read more Chill, less of a crowd, a locals vibe, and to avoid amateur hour. I'm personally over (and too old) dealing with sloppy drunks spilling drinks on you, getting pushed around in a crowd or end up in a middle of a brawl Blind Pig is that perfect spot, well at least on a weeknight: chill, low-key, and moody. And, most importantly comfy seating AND solid AZN inspired craft cocktails ($18-$19). Cocktails with black sesame, taro, pandan, mapo tofu, tea, and hot pot flavors? YAS! D R I N K S * Hot & Sour: Tanqueray Gin w/ Iichiko shochu, aloe, rose, hot pot paste, basil, citrus, peychaud's ($18 x2) The sichuan hot pot inspired cocktail was silky smooth from the milk-washed gin, nicely balanced - sweet (but not too sweet) and sour with a subtle málà numbing spice. Stiff yet easy to drink. The manager/bartender, Leo was awesome with great hospitality. Background lounge-y music is not too loud so you can yap and catch-up with friends. Overall, Blind Pig is a great place to unwind after work or start the night off. If it's too tamed for you, you can always go next door to XEX to make bad decisions - no judgement cuz we've all been there! ;) O T H E R I N F O * Walk-in only. PW to enter is on IG. * Blind Pig originally opened in Chinatown in a larger space but they're now in a more intimate space on Polk. * Blind Pig is under Mins Group (Sushi Sato, Sushi Hon, The Roll, The Buoy, Dento Piano Cafe, Dragon Horse, and more.) * No snacks/food but plenty of food options within walking distance.

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    Holy Water

    Holy Water

    4.4
    (326 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    I have to preface my review by stating I absolutely adore Catholic art, antiques, relics and such,…read moreso this definitely influenced my decision to check this place out; but I am beyond happy that my curiosity led me here. The ambiance was perfect for a nightcap. I visited Holy Water with relatives who live in the area but hadn't visited the place themselves before. Drinks we ordered include: * Mexican Firing Squad - Our favorite of all. We are classic paloma cocktail lovers, and this drink provided everything we enjoy in a paloma and more. Tart, smooth, and all-around divine. * Southern Exposure - The celery in this really awakens the senses. Very refreshing. * Zombie - Boldest drink we've tried yet. Haunted us the remainder of the night (in a good way). * Poinsettia - Wish this wasn't just a holiday menu item. It's fabulous. * Caribbean Snow Day - The playful kid's cup this came served in had us fooled. This eggnog sure packed a punch. Can't wait to be back and check out what other rotating or seasonal drinks they provide. Lastly, major shout out to the hard-working bartender last night who provided kind, prompt and attentive service on top of greeting all patrons coming in, taking orders and bussing tables. You rock!

    Headline: I found Jesus in the bar tonight and it was good…read more No it was not some long haired patron but instead this awesome themed bar in San Francisco. This place had a nice chill vibe despite being crazy busy. We were still able to find some decent seats and bask in the glow of good old JC. The place almost had a hall in the wall vibe with the twinkle lights but still boasted an impressive selection of drinks. Despite how busy it was, the staff was super friendly and bartenders were moving fast through the requests. Sometime at a bar you can feel ignored but it was not like that here. Cellphone signal is not great but they have wifi inside as well.

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    Shoji

    Shoji

    4.2
    (540 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Honestly quite impressed with the food! I wish they served their matcha drinks in the evening since…read moreI wasn't able to try them, but being able to try the food was also worth it. My friend and I didn't have a reservation since we thought a Thursday early dinner wouldn't be busy! We arrived just in time - there was a little wait when we arrived around 5pm, but there was a cancellation so we were able to get seated at the bar instead of the outdoor patio :) Everything we ordered was amazingggggg! I was quite impressed since it seemed more of a cocktail bar bite vibes. It is a bit pricy though, but I can't say my money spent was not worth it. I definitely want to come back and try their matcha drinks though. The only downside is the location since there's not much parking during the day.

    Came here for girls night on a Friday night. There was a bit of a wait to get our seats. We wanted…read moreto be seated inside, but there is an outdoor area that also looked really cute, and vibey. The food on the menu is small, tapa style and you order multiple dishes to share. We got the tebasaki, pork jowl, and ceviche to share. I really enjoyed the tebasaki and ceviche. The seaweed or nori rice cracker with the ceviche paired really well. The tebasaki was so flavorful. The kimchi that came with the pork jowl was pineapple and pear based. I was expecting actual kimchi and was surprised that it was sweet. The service was good and the place has great vibes. The cold noodle non alcoholic drink was very savory, tasted heavily of seaweed. It was an interesting drink that I've never tasted before. My friend got the matcha fizz with a shot of alcohol, which tasted amazing. I will be getting that next time. The expresso martini tasted a bit watered down. It turns into a cafe during the day time and they are known for their matcha drinks.

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    Mocha: Espresso, dandelion chocolate, steamed milk ($6) + Matcha Einspänner: Seion matcha, milk, house sweet cream, kinako ($7)

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