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Elena's Mexican Restaurant San Francisco Reviews
The food I had delivered to my residence from here was
The food I had delivered to my residence from here was excellent. The shredded chicken enchiladas with rice and beans were out of this world delicious. The service and the ambiance of this place was also excellent from what I read in other comments o
Have to say, I've been to Elena's many many times but this
Have to say, I've been to Elena's many many times but this was a disappointment. Hate to say it but the food tasted equivalent to Taco Bell. The Gracie's crispy tacos tasted straight like I got it from Taco Bell. Very very salty as w
I've heard stories about the bad wait times.
I've heard they can treat you like your time is dispensable... yet despite all of this I thought they have been open long enough to smooth out some of these problems... but I could not have been more wrong. We went at 5:00 on a Wednesday. We w
We had dinner at Elena's on Saturday night.
Great food, atmosphere and wonderful server Emma. She was sweet, helpful and just fun. Everything was delicious! Definitely recommend going there but make sure you get reservations at least on a Saturday but have a feeling they're busy all the t
Getting a reservation here is tough but the food is BOMB!
Getting a reservation here is tough but the food is BOMB! Shrimp cocktail, ceviches, aguachiles are all too notch, but I always order the Tacos Govornador which are just perfection.
My wife and I love this place! It's always packed so best
My wife and I love this place! It's always packed so best to get a reservation. However, the last two times we went we were able to hangout in the bar for a few minutes and grab a place to sit and eat once other patrons left. The steak is alwa
We got reservations for dinner again and they're packed.
Our server was just wonderful and kept checking on us. At the end of the meal, I felt we were rushed as they hurriedly cleared the table even tho one of the 6 of us were still slowly eating. There was a variety of orders. Hubby thought his grilled
Great cocktails, friendly service, amazing ambiance and
Great cocktails, friendly service, amazing ambiance and awesome portions. However, food missed the mark for expectations. Pretty bland overall. Carnitas seemed old and dry. Queso was sizzling hot but flavorless. Pozole, which I was most excited for,
I ordered one of the items that was under the heading from
I ordered one of the items that was under the heading from the sea. The description was Ahi tostadas. While the quality of the food was very good, I was surprised to see the size of the tostadas. They were literally the same size as a silver dollar.
We have generally had good experiences here until tonight.
We waited patiently for a spot at the bar....once a spot opened up I had an asthma episode and had to walk outside. The bartender ridiculed my wife saying he couldn't hold the seat. Once I was able to come inside I witnessed the bartender contin
Do NOT come to this place if you have food allergies.
I informed staff of peanut allergy and was assured that nothing I ordered had peanuts in it. I ordered the roasted mushroom and butternut squash tacos and had an immediate allergic reaction to the salsa macha - contains peanuts. This wasn't ment
I can't afford to eat there.
It looks absolutely amazing and beautiful. But I'll only go there if someone else is picking up the tab
Food was amazing and service was even better!! I recommend
Food was amazing and service was even better!! I recommend for a date night or friends night out.
On the way downhill
I have a change of opinion about Elena's. When it first opening it was very good in my opinion on all levels. But since it has got to be very popular I noticed a real decline in the food and service. It is like they don't care any more. The
If you're looking for an elevated Mexican dining experience
If you're looking for an elevated Mexican dining experience with good vibes, Elena's is definitely the spot to go! Snagged a last minute reservation at 7:45 on a Monday and it was packed upon arrival. We got seated a little past our reserva
Incredible place all around! We had Natasha as our server
Incredible place all around! We had Natasha as our server and she made our experience so wonderful. The attention to detail in every aspect of the restaurant was so impressive. The food AND dessert were incredible. I cannot wait until we get to come
Four of us came on a Thursday night to celebrate two
Four of us came on a Thursday night to celebrate two birthdays. As crowded as it was, we were seated immediately with a reservation. In summary, service was attentive, food was deliciously satisfying. The place twinkled- there's a skylight, I&#
We had a wonderful dinner here as family during our last
We had a wonderful dinner here as family during our last night in SF. The service was absolutely awesome from start to finish: friendly, attentive, and kept the chips flowing without us ever needing to ask. The food was equally impressive, with amaz
This spot is clearly high on its own supply -- and trust
This spot is clearly high on its own supply -- and trust me, that ride won't last forever. We showed up at 4pm and were told it would be a 3-hour wait. Painful, but fine -- we stuck it out. We called, texted, stayed close by. Radio silence. At 9
This is the 3rd time that we had meals at this restaurant.
The first 2 times (My daughter had her pre college move-in dinner with the family there) were very pleasant. The food was good and the attendants were great. 3rd time was for our wedding anniversary dinner with our children (5 adults in total) on 9/2
Incredible deals, good and vibes! Recommend the combo, be
Incredible deals, good and vibes! Recommend the combo, be warned loud restaurant but I love it and sports playing throughout the TVs
A Great Experience ~ From the moment we entered the
A Great Experience ~ From the moment we entered the restaurant, we were impressed with the decor and ambiance. That was only the beginning. We happened to be there on Mexican Independence Day, which included entertainment by an outstanding Mariachi b
Last Saturday we dined at Elena's to celebrate my younger
Last Saturday we dined at Elena's to celebrate my younger daughter's birthday. We were party of 6. This was my 4th time dining here but first time with my family. We arrived on time for our reservation at 1 pm. They liked the ambiance with
We were really excited to try out Elena's! We heard so many
We were really excited to try out Elena's! We heard so many good things about this place and it always looks so packed! Well, we were disappointed. The food portions are relatively big but it seemed as though our server was getting confused on
Wow! We had a time, such a wonderful experience at Elena's.
Everything was tasty starting from the drinks. Expresso martini and spicy margarita was refreshing. My favorite main dish was the crab enchiladas. They served big portions and shared it with my partner. Calamari was the perfect appetizer. We got eve
My favorite spot in sf.
Great service, great interior design, great serving dishes, and incredible food. I've come back many times and never been disappointed with the overall quality and attention to flavor. The general theme of everything blends so flawlessly togethe
Came here for an anniversary dinner after hearing so many
Came here for an anniversary dinner after hearing so many good things about the place. The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous with golden lighting and beautiful plates. Our waiter was very friendly and loved to chat with us. I got the Shredded C
The restaurant is beautifully designed and welcoming.
All the staff are attentive, friendly, and helpful. We ordered multiple dishes to share and all were fabulous. We had a few drinks and they were both delicious. The steak fajitas were cooked to perfection. All the flavors and garnishes added to the e
Didnt have a reservation on a Saturday at noon, but sat at
Didnt have a reservation on a Saturday at noon, but sat at the bar no problem. Would have been a 2 hr wait for an opening. The chips and salsa were great. I ate the Chicken Fajitas, so good!
My friends and I had a good Sunday dinner at Elena's.
We shared the mixed green salad, combo crudo, house made guacamole, crispy tacos, steak/shrimp fajitas and the chocoflan. The guacamole and the combo crudo were excellent. The crispy tacos and steak/shrimp fajitas were good entrees. The chocoflan
I came here about a week back for the first time.
The food was amazing. The steak was very big and enough to split between two people, it was absolutely delicious and tasteful. Their chips and salsa had a lot of flavor and quite a spicy to it. Their corn was to die for, it was an immediate favorite
Father's Day Brunch
Such a great experience. Really good food and great ambiance. Reservation is tough but suggest using Opentable alert.
Overhyped but attractive restaurant
After month of waiting we finally arrived. Being long time fans of the original joes family of restaurants we were anxious to try Elena’s. Wait time with a 5:45 reservation was minimal. We were seated by the front door on a bitterly cold night. Eve
VERY DISAPPOINTING!!!
VERY disappointing lunch. Table of 5 asked us to move to the bar cuz they needed the table( they will cover first round of drinks), we accepted. After we moved they gave us a bill for 3 drinks. It was going away for our friends moving out of State.
Good but could be Great
After letting the chaos of their opening die down a bit, we decided to give it a try for my mom's 91st birthday -- and overall, we're glad we did. The food was really tasty, and though it was pricey ($16 for guac -- but it was delicious),
Upscale and Festive Lunch for Two
Fantastic upscale lunch spot that will become a regular spot for my husband and me. The food was excellent and flavorful — we ordered the carnitas and squash tacos and the mixed salad. We struggled to choose what to order with so many appetizing op
Great if you a party of 5 or more
I don't get the negative reviews here. I have eaten at Elena's 3 times and found it good....not great but good and better than the reviews here so far posted. I found it's prices reasonable as well for S.F. Having said that the biggest
Pricey and Flashy but Food Mediocre
Wanted to try and arriving a bit before 1800 we had a 1.75 hour wait which was not worth the food quality. Food was oversalted and I have had better for 1/4 the price in the Mission. Service was good so my complements to our waitress and the hos
Over priced, small portions, no flavor
Overpriced. Terribly small portions. Watered down drinks. Lunch for 2 was over $125.00. Not worth it. You can find a great Mexican restaurant in the Mission and feed your whole family.
So wanted to like Elena’s
This very large and attractive restaurant is a shot in the arm for our West Portal, SF area. It was and is hyped as the new in spot. The restaurant build out must have been enormously expensive, so a lot is riding on their success. And by all looks t
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