Mochica

4.6

1387 Reviews

$31 to $50

Peruvian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

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*Our beautiful city of San Francisco gets chilly at night, Do not forget your jacket.
*Due to Limited tables, every table has a time limit of 90 minutes.
*Punctually is important, we will patiently wait 10 minutes past reservation time, then table will be given away.
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San Francisco’s critically acclaimed Mochica is the home of Peruvian Fusion. Long considered one of San Francisco's best kept secrets, Chef Carlos Altamirano prominently features the unmistakable touch of Peru, with the distinct flavors of regional spices in every dish; yet with unexpected and delightful twists.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Peruvian, Latin / Spanish
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 16:00–18:00
Phone number
(415) 278-0480
Website
http://www.mochicasf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Carlos Altamirano
Catering
Please contact Vanda for more details 415-278-0480 or info@mochicasf.com<br />
Private party facilities
40-50 people seated dinner50-100 people for a social gathering featuring passed hours d'oeuvres and cocktailsbusiness lunches we have small private room for your party.Please contact Dominique for more details at events@altamiranorestaurants.com

Location
1469 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Area
Potrero Hill / Dogpatch
Cross Street
Connecticut
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus, uber, taxi.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options

Pan con ChicharronUS$17.00
Crispy spareribs, salsa criolla, fried yams and rocoto aioli
Pan con LomoUS$17.00
Stir fried beef tenderloin with onions, tomatoes and soy sauce
Pan con PescadoUS$18.00
Beer battered fish popcorn, fries, red onion salsa, rocoto aioli
Pan con BarbacoaUS$17.00
Crispy spareribs, Inca Cola BBQ sauce, coleslaw and huacatay aioli
Pan con PolloUS$17.00
Crispy chicken, chile Amarillo, lemon & salad criolla, crema de Rocoto, fried egg

Tapas

Ensalada FrescaUS$14.00
Baby greens with strawberries, carrots, coleslaw, maiz choclo and maracuya vinaigrette
Ceviche PescadoUS$23.00
Fresh fish in lime juice-aji rocoto leche de tigre with guarnicion
AnticuchosUS$20.00
Peruvian style skewers, chili panca paste, crispy potato, Peruvian sauce, Ocopa. Chicken or Pork Belly
Chicharrones de PolloUS$16.00
Crispy y Jugositas Chicken marinated in sea salt, lime juice with Rocoto aioli
Mac N Cheese a Nuestro EstiloUS$16.00
Apple-wood smoked bacon, aged cheddar, toasted crumbs
Platanos FritosUS$12.00
Comes with tamarindo-reduction, queso rayado

Platos de Fondo

Lomo SaltadoUS$28.00
Stir fried beef tenderloin, with onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, rice
Aji de GallinaUS$25.00
Chicken breast, shredded, braised in an chile Amarillo sauce with steamed Jasmine rice
Chancho AdobadoUS$26.00
Snake River pork shoulder, adobo sauce, and Yucca fries
Chaufa Pork BellyUS$24.00
Peruvian fried rice pork belly, scrambled eggs, asparagus, mushrooms, chile Amarillo
Seco de ResUS$29.00
Caramelized short ribs, lima beans, seco sauce with Huancaina sauce
Arroz con MariscosUS$30.00
"Paella Peruvian style" Bomba rice, Seafood in saffron-fish stock base

Para la Cruda

Bloody MaryUS$15.00
Homemade bloody mix, rocoto infused vodka
MicheladaUS$13.00
Mochica mix, spicy rocoto mix
Chicha SpritzerUS$15.00
Quebranta pisco, chicha morada, orange liquor, fresh lemon, finish with cava
Passion ArdienteUS$15.00
Mezcal, maracuya pulp, miel de agave, fresh lime, rocoto
Shot y ChelaUS$15.00
Cuzquena beer and shot of Mezcal, Tequila or Pisco

Brunch Drinks

Passion ArdienteUS$15.00
Mezcal, Maracuya pulp, miel de agave, fresh lime, rocoto
Chicha SpritzerUS$15.00
Pisco Quebranta, Chicha morada, cava orange liquor, fresh lemon, syrup
Mochica's Bloody MariesUS$15.00
House made mix with your choice of spirit. Pisco-Tequila-Mezcal-Gin- Rocoto Vodka
Nuestra MicheladaUS$12.00
House made mix, cuzquena beer
MimosasUS$15.00
Fresh squeezed O.J, cucumber and, Passion Fruit
SangriaUS$15.00
Peruvian's first love affair. Burgundy-Brandy-Cava-Inca-Cola-Fresh Fruits
Pisco SourUS$15.00
The Finest Peruvian Invention Ask your server about Passion Fruit or Chica Morada Sours. Pisco Quebranta-Lime-Egg Whites-Syrup bitters

What 1,387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Francisco Bay Area
Peruvian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mochica delights with "excellent food" and "outstanding service" in a vibrant setting. Guests rave about the extensive menu, with highlights like ceviches, Peruvian paella, and unique cocktails. The ambiance is pleasant, with attentive staff enhancing the experience. The restaurant is praised as a "gem of a place" that keeps patrons returning.

1,387 Reviews

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Michael
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food quality was great. Cocktails were delightful. The service was good, but could’ve been better as in being friendlier. The noise level was acceptable with lots of people bustling around. Overall, a very good experience.
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Gary
San Francisco
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Last night on Valentine’s Day, my wife and I had a 5:45 PM reservation. We have been to Mochica a number of times and have always enjoyed the experience. As we approached the entrance, I noticed the happy hour sign which ends at 6pm. When we sat down I mentioned to the server that I would like to take advantage of their happy hour and ordered two Pisco sours. He then told me that because it was Valentine’s Day that they were not offering happy hour specials. He seemed to be referring to the appetizers, so I said, well we would just like drinks. He then said he had to check with the manager to see if we could get our drinks at the happy hour price. He returned shortly after saying that there was no happy hour today because of Valentine’s Day. We went ahead and ordered our drinks, but my wife and I woke up this morning thinking that If there was no happy hour offerings, then why have a large display at the entrance mentioning the Monday-Friday happy hour. I’m sure that most restaurants look forward to Valentine’s Day being one of their busiest nights, but this practice of misleading customers put a damper on our evening.
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Miguel
VIP
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service, beautiful location, staff was very attentive and flexible, definitely coming back.
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Carlos
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The trio ceviche tasting menu was delicious and the ambiance inside was inviting and fun.
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Sunita
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful evening at Mochica. The Pisco sours were great, as were the ceviches. My third time dining here and everyone always loves this restaurant. Food excellent with an extensive and interesting menu, service good and pleasant ambience. Highly recommend.
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Kent
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and outstanding service - our server was attentive without being overbearing
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holly
VIP
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a delightful neighborhood restaurant with fresh delicious food and a fun cocktail list. We had the basil martini and a smoky mescal drink with smoke added at our table. The boulliabaise was flavorful, as was the steak with onions and tomatoes. The yucca chips were fun and at our request (not on the menu) a lovely salad was presented with an assortment of veggies and fresh varied lettuces. Everything was well done and the service was very attentive. It is a pretty well decorated space with high ceilings so noise was at a minimum. Definitely recommend!
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M
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It’s a gem of a place. We went here for the SF Restaurant Week. The food was very delicious. Drinks were great. Service was very attentive and friendly. Definitely would come back here with friends.
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Tom
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our large group (15) was beautifully taken care of with caring (and patient) service, and delicious food and drinks. One of my favorite restaurants in SF.
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Shiela
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious, good portion and price was reasonable.
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FAQs

Mochica offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 278-0480.

Mochica is rated 4.6 stars by 1387 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1469 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

Additional information

Cross Street
Connecticut
Area
Potrero Hill / Dogpatch
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 16:00–18:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Peruvian, Latin / Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus, uber, taxi.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Carlos Altamirano
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.mochicasf.com/
Phone number
(415) 278-0480
Catering
Please contact Vanda for more details 415-278-0480 or info@mochicasf.com<br />
Private party facilities
40-50 people seated dinner50-100 people for a social gathering featuring passed hours d'oeuvres and cocktailsbusiness lunches we have small private room for your party.Please contact Dominique for more details at events@altamiranorestaurants.com

Mochica

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Nuestros Sanguches

Pan con ChicharronUS$17.00

Pan con LomoUS$17.00

Pan con PescadoUS$18.00

Pan con BarbacoaUS$17.00

Pan con PolloUS$17.00

Tapas

Ensalada FrescaUS$14.00

Ceviche PescadoUS$23.00

AnticuchosUS$20.00

Chicharrones de PolloUS$16.00

Mac N Cheese a Nuestro EstiloUS$16.00

Platanos FritosUS$12.00

Platos de Fondo

Lomo SaltadoUS$28.00

Aji de GallinaUS$25.00

Chancho AdobadoUS$26.00

Chaufa Pork BellyUS$24.00

Seco de ResUS$29.00

Arroz con MariscosUS$30.00

Para la Cruda

Bloody MaryUS$15.00

MicheladaUS$13.00

Chicha SpritzerUS$15.00

Passion ArdienteUS$15.00

Shot y ChelaUS$15.00

Brunch Drinks

Passion ArdienteUS$15.00

Chicha SpritzerUS$15.00

Mochica's Bloody MariesUS$15.00

Nuestra MicheladaUS$12.00

MimosasUS$15.00

SangriaUS$15.00

Pisco SourUS$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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