Elena's

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

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   Cindy

   San Francisco5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Simply amazing! Great food and fantastic service.
   

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   Martha

   San Francisco19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Went there once before and took my Mom for Easter. She loved it as did I. The food was awesome and delicious- The staff was friendly and accommodating. Thank you for a great experience
   

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   Catherine VIP

   San Francisco15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Hard to get reservation was worth the wait! The food was so delicious! Excellent and friendly service! We shared guac for the table . . . I had the quesabirria tacos — fabulous! We had a party of 8 for Easter brunch. Everyone loved their meal! And the drinks! They were also incredibly great!
   

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   Noah VIP

   Central Coast1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Amazing restaurant! Great service, clean and food was delicious.
   

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   Rick

   San Francisco2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Despite the thoroughly enjoyable ambiance, excellent location, and stellar food, our experience was significantly dampened by a difficult check-in process. This was a special occasion for us and we were only a small party of three. One person was finding parking while two others checked in. We were told everyone had to be there to be seated which Is understandable. We often see this as a need for larger parties and peak times This reservation was neither of those. We then felt rushed to complete our meal. The silver lining is we were in and out fast and didn’t need to add time to our parking
   

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   Maher VIP

   San Francisco12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Really had a great evening. Enjoyed everything we ate and had a wonderful night overall it’s definitely got a big vibe, but it was just a terrific evening.
   

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   Jessie

   New York City2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   I wanted to love this place. I booked a reservation 3 weeks in advance for my husband’s bday. We got an early time (5pm) we arrived 5:10 pm and we waited 10 min for them to clean our table. the hostess told me that they had reservations back to back and that I have to give up my table BEFORE 6:30. The norm is to have at least 1:30 for dinner for 2 (5pm-6:30) ***they don’t even disclose that on their website*** to have to give up my table before 6:30 doesn’t seem reasonable, (the table wasn’t even ready when we arrived) we felt rushed and what supposed to be a celebration of a special day turned into an experience that was lacking and not worth it. The food was ok, the server was great but the interaction with the hostess completely killed the vibe. Wouldn’t recommend.
   

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   Deidre VIP

   San Francisco18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Delicious meal and great wait staff….i had the cheese enchilada and my friend had the salad with shrimp….both meals were great with large portions, guacamole was delicious too
   

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   Patricia

   Los Angeles16 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   We made our reservation 6 weeks in advance and asked for a booth. When we were being seated, we were taken to a table across from an open booth. I asked the hostess for the booth as we had made that request. She said they use the booths for parties of 5. I pointed out that the booth was set for 4. She then said she would check. She returned and said she couldn't seat us as the party she was going to sit in the booth were already there. I pointed out that we were already there too! She then said the group was a VIP group and she couldn't help us. It was a group of 3!!! I understand that multiple people could ask for booths. But for what they charge at Elena's and using common sense, they could look at the reservation request and tell you when you arrive that a booth is not available. Not make up stories. The food was terrific except for the fish tacos which were about as average as we've ever had. Our server was fantastic.
   

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    craig VIP

    San Diego15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

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

    Skip it. 20 mins to take a drink order. Another 15 to get that. Then food order. Food was out quicker (15 mins). Almost an hour since seated until food arrived. And unfortunately food was very average!
    

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