Elena's

Elena's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Kate VIP

   San Francisco Bay Area25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Eaten here 5 times, every time it’s gotten even more delicious. Ordered the chicken enchiladas, highly recommend. Also got the empanadas for an app, incredible! Highly recommend this place, make your reservation 3 weeks out.
   

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   Julia

   San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Our meal was tasty, the service was great. Our only complaint was the noise level. We could barely hear each other talk! If they improve the noise we would come back.
   

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   Ellen VIP

   San Francisco Bay Area26 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Honestly, I want to love Elena's. Original Joe's in North Beach is one of my favorite restaurants in the city and my husband and I order from the West Portal Little OJ's for pizza often. But the service is what I hate about Elena's - where Original Joe's feels like a special treat, Elena's feels like you're annoying everyone there just by being there. Our waitress today couldn't be less interested in us, and when we asked how her day was going she responded "well it's almost over here, so I can't complain". She also commented on how much stuff we had on our table (food? Drinks? Shocking!) And even at one point muttered to herself "I don't even know where to put this", speaking about a thing of salsa. It felt rude and unnecessary. I also don't love that they don't seat you unless your whole party is there. The restaurant was half empty and they wouldn't seat 2/4 of us. We'll sit down and order a drink and give you more money if you had sat us, but I guess you don't want that? Confusing.
   

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   Jack

   San Francisco Bay Area19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Excellent Mexican food spicy enough to be authentic. Great service. The restaurant is justifiably crowded. Noise level was a bit high for us seniors but bearable. Highly recommended
   

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   Lea

   San Francisco Bay Area1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The manager was able to accommodate last minute add-on from 8 to 12 people because it was my nursing school graduation! I’m so excited to have had my special moment at Elena’s with my family & friends. They even brought out dessert with candle sparklers! Thank you Elena’s for unforgettable graduation brunch
   

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   Kaynaz

   San Francisco Bay Area1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 16, 2025

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

   Amazing ! Great place! 10/10 will def be back for more!
   

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   Sheila

   San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 16, 2025

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

   Good food, excellent pleasant help and the large corner table is great for a group.
   

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   chris

   Central Coast5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 15, 2025

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

   The decor is lovely. I found it impossible to enjoy my meal because of the blaring music with a raucous beat and the woman at the next table shouting to be heard by her table companions. The food was mediocre. The complementary chips were light and crispy but the salsa was too salty. The chicken taco and tamale were ok. I was happy the black beans were not overly salty and the lettuce and tomatoes were fresh and good. The rice was ok. My husband enjoyed the chicken fajitas but they were ordinary. We were anxious to leave because the noise was unsettling.
   

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   SUSAN

   San Francisco Bay Area1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 15, 2025

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

   Aunt's 96th Birthday we all 3 enjoyed our food and service.
   

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    Marisa VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

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

    Great lunch! Highly recommend the cheesecake dessert
    

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