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Elena's Mexican Restaurant San Francisco Reviews
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 band. The service was outstanding, the waitress so friendly and perfect bringing the food at the appropriate time. We started with the guacamole dip, which is a large amount and so tasty. The thin good tasting chips kept coming. Then onto the main entrees of enchiladas and tamales, which were so tasty and large portions. We will definitely be returning.
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 high ceilings. We got seated 15 minutes after. I could understand with the delay as the restaurant was busy with diners celebrating many birthdays that day. The manager came to our table & said the they were giving us the guacamole free as we were patiently waiting. That was a nice gesture. Looking through the drinks menu, we got Frozen Dole Whip Margarita as recommended by the server Michelle, Passion Fruit Mocktails, & Sprite for drinks. The rest just had water. I tasted the margarita & it was refreshing & juicy flavor. The guacamole came with tortilla chips & salsa which was flavorful without being spicy. We ordered calamari for the table. For the main menu, we had the enchiladas combo like shredded beef & chicken & crabs. We also had the skirt steak carne asada tacos & quesabirra tacos. They served the enchiladas in large portion & flavorsome. The highlight was the sparkler dessert for the birthday with the house made churros. The service was exemplary. The food was delicious and the ambiance was amazing. I will definitely be back to try more dishes.
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 some of our orders. 2 steak bowls, both with no beans. One came with beans, the other without. The one with beans was literally half beans and 1/4 the other ingredients. We got the burrito bowl instead and when it didn't come out with the guajillo and creamy tomatillo sauce, we were confused. Our server said it didn't come with it but she would give us a "sample" to try at no charge. My husband asked why it said it on the menu as a listed ingredient but she didn't respond, just smiled, and said she would bring us a "sample". We also ordered a chicken burrito but when it came out, the worker who brought the food put it on the table and so we gave it to the person that ordered the chicken burrito. He said "this is not the chicken burrito". We were confused and asked again, getting the same response, so we gave it to someone else who had ordered a chicken dish. Our server came by and said that that was the chicken burrito. We were even more confused because one person said it wasn't while our server said it was. We ordered a side of guac and a side pico de gallo. The guac was not salted at all. Literally just mashed up avocados. The pico came out in one of those metal tins that you would put ketchup in at a burger place. The quesabirria tacos were really good though! The overall vibe at Elena's is good but not good enough to make me want to come back.
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 every dessert on the menu and they were delicious but our favorite was the carlota de limon and tres leche. The way it was recreated to perfection. Our waitress was the best, very informative, fun, and loves her job!
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 together you could only imagine how long it took to create a place like this. The complimentary chips and salsa are the perfect addition, with their light and crispy material to the not so spicy but well-savory salsa that keeps you wanting more, even the workers are willing to let you take a whole box and more of it home. The huge portion sizes make up for the fact that the prices seem a little daunting. I don't have much notes, but everyone should come here at least once, and try a new dish each time. Coming here genuinely makes my day.
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 Chicken Enchiladas and a Spicy Margarita. We also got a Carlota de Limón to share for dessert. Shredded Chicken Enchiladas: 4/5, a giant serving! The chicken was good, and I was surprised how much I liked the beans. Spicy Margarita: 3/5, just a hint of spice but the margarita itself was good with a strong lime flavor. Carlota de Limón: 4/5, love a good icebox cake. The lime flavor was so delicious, and the cake really held its shape even as we dug into it. A very pretty place to have a nice dinner. If you're in West Portal, you should try this place at least once.
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 experience and we greatly enjoyed our meal. Reservations definitely recommended, it was a hot spot for a Friday. We would definitely come back!
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!
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 appetizer for us. Our waiter (Blake) was very kind and attentive. The environment is beautiful with nice surrounding music. It's a bit busy but it's worth the visit. I'll definitely be coming back again. 10/10 recommend.
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 is a good dessert - unique texture and not sweet at all. We were really full at the end of this meal. Service was on the slow side. The restaurant is nice and open but gets really loud and busy. With tax and tip, this was about $85 per person - it's good value these days in SF. Elena's is definitely worth a visit if you are craving good Mexican cuisine.
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