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La Urbana
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant, Latin American Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
Panhandle, San Francisco
The experts at Eater and SFGate recommend this place
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EaterJanuary 6, 2014This sleek nouveau-Mexican spot has been packing them in for fancy ceviche, duck sopes, carne asada, and mezcal-centric cocktails. A more casual taqueria component will open later this year.
Ana FrancoNovember 28, 2013I love this place. The decor is great, vintage contemporary, really well resolved. Good cocktails, incredible food and really friendly staff. The carnitas appetiser and desserts are a must.
Raj S.August 17, 2014Very trendy and hip Mexican joint. Get a reservation for the dining room and order some guacamole to start. More casual dining and beer drinking in the garage right next door to the spot.
BommyOctober 3, 2014Best to order several appetizers rather than expensive entrees. Corn quesadillas (more like empanadas) and ceviche are delicious. Skip the churros as they're more like doughnut holes.
Ben GianniniMarch 2, 2014Walk ins at 9pm+ on peak nights is a quick seating for two at the communal table or bar. Perfect just before a show at the Independent. Order the Gin Fizz and the pan seared Pescado.
Megan AllisonOctober 25, 2013Expected meh, like Padrecito. (Friends made comparisons btw them.) But this was so much better: short ribs & corn, brassicas, & a "manhattan federale". Do it. Also <3 bar annex with an honor system.
Erica J. SimpsonFebruary 7, 2014The Ceviche is fantastic and is presented with great flair. Yes, I said flair. Great drinks & service too.
HallieMay 30, 2014Caldo chipotle soup is awesome and such a steal. Ceviche comes in a mason jar. Great addition to the neighborhood.
AshleyNovember 23, 2013The ceviche, quesadilla and the violet margarita! Also open late and after dinner you can play dominos and bingo in the garaje.
Matt RichardsonJanuary 2, 2014Huarache de Carnitas (pork on toast appetizer) and Esquites (roasted corn side dish) are both delicious.
Jari SalomaaOctober 5, 2013La Urbana's Carne Asada challenges Nopalito's Carnitas for the best meat around Divisadero. For everything else there are probadidas and Negra Modelo.
LindseySeptember 29, 2013Great cocktails, mezcal, and food (though plates are very small for the price). House made horchata is divine!
Samuel CraneAugust 4, 2014Get the barbacoa—slow cooked done proper. Quesadillas done Mexico City style, with okra; get them.
John DohertyAugust 10, 2014For some reason the bartenders give us free shots on Tuesdays. Never a good idea. Tacos are delicious here.
Debbie LeightDecember 23, 2013Tasty drinks and to-die-for desserts. Stop in and sit at the front table!
Sean SavageSeptember 4, 2013Ask about the mezcals made by infusing a chicken in the mix during the distillation process! (Not a joke).
Dan CarewOctober 6, 2015Look out for the little skeleton statue in the window. Don't worry, it's not a real skeleton.
This place is under rated. Both drinks and food are good- Great cocktails - specialises in mezcal - and good Mexican food
Mario EstradaOctober 25, 2013Try the carnitas huaraches. Tapas-style bites with a kick that are incredible!
Luis FloresSeptember 16, 2014all plates are brief, small portions but good though, overpriced but OK.. you can have "the Mexican dude" for dessert and it's fantastic, not pun intended.
Pueblo Viejo TequilaMarch 1, 2016If you want to freshen up with a delicious cocktail at La Urbana, try a Paloma mixed with Pueblo Viejo Blanco.
Bartenders are particularly skilled. Try their speciality cocktails
Madhu MOctober 6, 2014Neat place, relaxed vibe. Nothing to write home about - Happy Hour $2 tacos maybe?
- Pueblo Viejo TequilaFebruary 11, 2016When you visit La Urbana, start by ordering a delicious cocktail mixed with Pueblo Viejo Blanco.
Tim HainesAugust 22, 2014Good carnitas, but the tacos were two bites tiny, pretty steep at 3 bucks a pop.
Danny TawiahSeptember 11, 2013Nice food but small portions. Try the scallop as an appetizer. Pretty good- Pueblo Viejo TequilaMarch 29, 2016The Easter colors reflect in a Margarita mixed with Pueblo Viejo. Get yours here at La Urbana!
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Culinary scene of contemporary urban Mexico City in San Francisco! Creative Mexican Cocktails & Cooking -- artisan Mezcals & fresh, local ingredients.
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- Mon–Thu
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
(415) 440-4500
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