Elena's

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   Robert

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

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

   service personnel , quality , portions and flavor were are excellent.
   

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   Sahar

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   I recently had the pleasure of dining at [Restaurant Name] twice in February, once for my birthday and again for my husband’s. Both visits were delightful experiences, thanks to the vibrant atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food that truly captures the essence of Mexican cuisine. The flavors were incredible, with standout dishes that I can't stop thinking about. The ambiance was lively and inviting, perfect for a celebratory meal. However, I do have one suggestion for improvement. Despite having made reservations both times, my husband and I were squeezed into a small table that barely allowed us any space. It felt a bit cramped, especially when other parties who arrived after us were seated at larger tables. I understand that the restaurant is busy and trying to accommodate as many guests as possible, but it detracted from the setting we were hoping for during our birthday celebrations. I would love to see a more thoughtful approach to table assignments in the future. Nonetheless, we thoroughly enjoyed our meals
   

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   David

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Great overall food and great price for a family of four
   

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   Samuel

   San Francisco

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   I did not like that the tables are super close to each other and it was so loud inside the restaurant it was difficult to have a conversation. The food was average, nothing extraordinary but together with the very poor service I give this restaurant a low rating. Overall I left Elena’s disappointed as they fell short of the high expectations that have been placed upon them due to the restaurant being over hyped.
   

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   Carol

   VIP

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   This could be the best chips and salsa I have ever had!!!
   

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   DAVID

   Unspecified

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Though there were a lot of people in the entry way, we were seated very close to our reservation time. The staff were pleasant, accurate, and efficient. Our server was known and provided a variety of vegetarian options for one of the members of our party.
   

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   Kim

   VIP

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Loved the food and ambiance. One of my favorite places.
   

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   Dorothea

   San Francisco

   37 reviews

   4.0

   37 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The food was absolutely delicious. Our food server Lily was excellent, friendly, and helpful. For some reason we waited 15 minutes to be seated despite us having a reservation.
   

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   Leo

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Maybe the music on shuffle wasn’t the best idea. It went from edm to mariachi to reggaeton to rock en espanol it was off putting. Also the first server was way too transactional, we felt rushed, but once he got cut from his shift, the server that took over was great!
   

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    Claudia

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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

    After waiting two months for our reservation, I was excited to try Elena’s. Unfortunately, the beautiful interior was the most Elena’s had to offer. The food was bland and unseasoned, and the service was very rushed. It felt like they couldn’t wait for us to leave, from the second we sat down at the table. The meals even came before the drinks- there was no pacing at all. This was not a pleasant dining experience and I won’t be returning.
    

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