Mochica

Name: Mochica
Address: 1469 18th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94107
Telephone: (415) 278-0480
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1391)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

1469 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

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2 people

Jun 22, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Vegetarian-friendly

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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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Peruvian, Latin / Spanish
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1469 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Neighborhood
Potrero Hill / Dogpatch
Cross street
Connecticut
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus, uber, taxi.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Tapas

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

Platos de Fondo

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

Para la Cruda

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

Brunch Drinks

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

What 1,391 people are saying

Mochica reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco Bay Area
Peruvian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mochica offers an "amazing atmosphere" and "delicious food," highlighted by standout dishes like shrimp ceviche and yucca chips. Patrons praise the "friendly service" and reasonable prices. The vibrant setting with colorful murals and lively music enhances the dining experience. It's a "go-to Peruvian restaurant" that "never disappoints."

1,391 Reviews

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Peg VIP
San Francisco Bay Area66 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time at Mochica, but will not be our last. In town with a group of friends to see the Valkyries and happened across this place. Fabulous food, beautifully prepared and plated, delicious, and authentic. Cocktails, mocktails, ceviche, octopus, short ribs and veggie entries were fabulous, as was the bottle of Tempranillo!! Our server was a joy to engage with and very knowledgable of the food and beverages.
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Nicole
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We just had our first visit to Mochica and it was such a great experience. The staff was super friendly and the atmosphere was amazing. We loved the music and the colorful murals really added to the vibe. The passion fruit pisco sour was just right to start things off. Then we had the shrimp ceviche which was so fresh and tasty, and the yucca chips were the perfect match. For our main, we had the sirloin steak lomo saltado along with the trio of empanadas. The mushroom one was definitely my favorite. The portions were just right and the prices were really reasonable. We were too full to try dessert this time but we are already looking forward to coming back!
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Marcy VIP
San Francisco Bay Area20 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and friendly neighborhood restaurant. One of my favorite restaurants.
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Maria VIP
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! Great service! Our go to Peruvian restaurant as it never disappoints.
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Christine
San Francisco Bay Area19 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything we ate was fantastic…and we ate A LOT! Enjoyed each and every bite. Service was attentive and efficient. First time diner and I can’t wait to go back - I highly recommend!
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Angelica VIP
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible! The staff was even better :)
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Vivian VIP
San Francisco Bay Area176 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
WOW that was delicious. I booked this last minute reservation for dinner and it exceeded expectations. Pisco, ceviche, pork belly salmon - we loved it all. I told 3 friends about it the next day - cannot wait to return. Where has this place been all my life? Superb!!!
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Andy
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Truly a delight dining at Mochica. Atmosphere, flavor, service…all top notch. I’m just still trying to figure out why we were charged $15.75% tax on our bill!!?? I was a bit sticker shocked even after considering 9.75% sales tax and the healthy SF tax…seems like it just didn’t add up. Loved the ceviche though.
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Elaine VIP
Tucson5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tried Mochica as it is in the neighborhood and they had a special as part of Restaurant Week. Service and food were fantastic! One of our party needed a dietary accommodation, and they were graciously able to assist with that. Our server offered great recommendations. Very enjoyable evening, we will be back!
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Triston VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic … I go there often . Amazing food and amazing service.
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FAQs

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

Mochica is rated 4.8 stars by 1391 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 22, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

1469 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

Additional information

Cross street
Connecticut
Neighborhood
Potrero Hill / Dogpatch
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Nuestros Sanguches

Pan con Chicharron$17.00

Pan con Lomo$17.00

Pan con Pescado$18.00

Pan con Barbacoa$17.00

Pan con Pollo$17.00

Tapas

Ensalada Fresca$14.00

Ceviche Pescado$23.00

Anticuchos$20.00

Chicharrones de Pollo$16.00

Mac N Cheese a Nuestro Estilo$16.00

Platanos Fritos$12.00

Platos de Fondo

Lomo Saltado$28.00

Aji de Gallina$25.00

Chancho Adobado$26.00

Chaufa Pork Belly$24.00

Seco de Res$29.00

Arroz con Mariscos$30.00

Para la Cruda

Bloody Mary$15.00

Michelada$13.00

Chicha Spritzer$15.00

Passion Ardiente$15.00

Shot y Chela$15.00

Brunch Drinks

Passion Ardiente$15.00

Chicha Spritzer$15.00

Mochica's Bloody Maries$15.00

Nuestra Michelada$12.00

Mimosas$15.00

Sangria$15.00

Pisco Sour$15.00

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