Elena's

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   Griselda

   VIP

   San Francisco

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time eating at Elena’s, and we were both pretty surprised by how good the food and service were. From the appetizers and main entrée to the dessert, we can’t wait to return!
   

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   John

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Found for a Mexican restaurant the price of the meals were quite high. It is easy to spend over $100 for a meal in having drinks found ice was very heavily put in the glasses which then cuts the amount down of liquor. also, the fact that they add on a 5% surcharge so that we can help pay for the benefits of the employees. I don’t think that’s our job to participate in that.
   

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   Madeline

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambiance was great. Obviously very popular, it was loud and busy. The service was exceptional--it was great to see so many people working, busy and providing wonderful service. The food was delicious. Good choices. The prices were high, but for the mot part, provided value so that it was worth it. Beautiful restaurant and lvely dining experience. I'd return again.
   

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   Dennise

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   So good that despite the fact that I had lunch with girlfriends yesterday, I am contemplating going for lunch today. The coconut  cocktail is my favorite, but all of them that I tried with my girlfriends were excellent.  the food all fabulous need I say more.
   

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   Susann

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had an excellent server who gave us great recommendations. Loved the guacamole and the calamari. I had the sopes, good but the masa was a little over done. My friend loved the fish tacos
   

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   Robert

   VIP

   San Francisco

   153 reviews

   4.0

   153 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   This is a very upscale Mexican restaurant, NOT a local taqueria. Drinks and meals are pricey for Mexican food. The decor is very welll designed. The food is delicious, service is a bit slow but very friendly and efficient, hostess desk can be a real mess due to the crowds waiting for tables. Don't expect your phone call to be answered right away, if at all. I was #1 for 30 minutes when I decided just to hang up.
   

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   Mich

   San Francisco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   A wonderful place to gather with friends, colleagues and family. Good food, generous portions, great service and ambiance - delicious cocktails and mock-tails. Be sure to make a reservation!
   

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   Dora

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Ordered churros to go and it was overcooked. It was not chewy and crisp, but crunchy and dried out. Disappointed. Calamari was cooked perfectly and the service was great.
   

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   Andy

   VIP

   San Francisco

   13 reviews

   3.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The place is beautiful, and drinks and appetizers are good. Although I have dined there several times, and the food has been ok but nothing worth writing home about. I had the chicken and crab enchilada, and it was lacking flavor and was bland. The other visit I had the steak tacos and it also bland. nothing special or to write home about. Seems like many of the people are loyal Joes of Westlake patrons. You will notice the crowds are thinning out and it's not as busy as the last 6 months, I think that the food is fair but nothing special and the pricing is a bit higher to pay for the nice ambiance. I'd go back for drinks and appetizers, but I'll pass on the entries.
   

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    Beth

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent service. Great ambience. Large portions. Guacamole was great. Entree was good not great but I would definitely go back.
    

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