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La Urbana - Permanently Closed

3.9

269 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

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Feast on modern Mexican cuisine at La Urbana. Its casual atmosphere offers a welcoming setting for families and friends to dine. La Urbana creative dishes are prepared using locally sourced ingredients. Guests can begin their dining experience with ceviche, asparagus drizzled with a citrus-cilantro dressing or grilled octopus. An entrée of braised beef short ribs, pork carnitas or roasted cast iron fish will satisfy the palate. La Urbana features a full service bar that offers cocktails and other libations. It provides brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. This restaurant hosts parties with a prix fixe menu and other celebrations. It also offers carry-out for individuals wanting to dine at home or the office.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-10:00pm Fri-Sat 5:30 pm-12:00am
Website
http://www.laurbanasf.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
La Urbana can be rented out with customizable menus for large parties and is available for dinners with prix fixe menus, Monday through Sunday, with a minimum of 72 hours in advance booking.
Private party contact
Lula Tilahun: (844) 210-5446

Location
661 Divisadero St, 0, San Francisco, 94117-1501
Neighborhood
North Panhandle / USF
Cross street
Grove
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking

Scallops
Jicama, mango, cucumber, scallops, celery, radish and smoked citrus crema.
Asparagus
Asparagus, shaved pine-nuts, citrus cilantro dressing and parmesan cheese.
Ceviche
Aguachile ceviche fresh from the sea, avocado, oranges, mesquite and tostadas.
Octopus
Grilled octopus, pimentón, brassicas, pine nut salsa and Morita mayonnaise.
Pork
Pan seared pork, pea tendrils, farm egg, black beans, pickled jalapeño and tortillas.
Pork Carnitas
Pork carnitas brioche, huarache, mayocoba beans and queso fresco.
"Tijuana" Quesadillas
White corn quesadillas "Tijuana" manchego, smoked habanero salsa and crema.
Plancha de Avocado
Plancha de avocado purée, pico de gallo, yuca chips and chicharrón de arroz.
Blue Corn Tortillas
House grinded blue corn tortillas, flor de sal and avocado.
Black Bean Sopa
Black bean sopa, crisp tortillas, queso fresco and avocado lime crema.
Tortilla Broth
Smoked chipotle tortilla broth, million dollar bacon, aguacate, queso and cilantro oil.
Cast Iron Fish
Cast iron fish, sesame, mole, roasted eggplant and banana cracker.
Arroz con Pollo
Arroz con pollo, farro, english peas, crema and pea flowers.
Short Ribs
Braised barbacoa beef short ribs, parsnip purée, heirloom baby carrots and tortillas.
Hangar Steak
Smoked hangar steak, spring onions, chile de árbol and garlic purée.
Stuffed Pepper
Oaxaca cheese stuffed pepper, market mushrooms, farm egg and blue corn textures.
Roasted Corn
Roasted corn, Meyer lemon aioli, garlic butter, epazote.
Mexican Squash
Mexican Squash, yams, chipotle aioli, aged parmesan.

Desserts

Tres Leches
Meyer lemon, strawberry consommé, milk crumble.
Chocolate Crémeux
Oaxacan chocolate, canela tuile, mezcal gelée.
Ate de Durazno con Queso
Peach membrillo, manchego, corn crisps, Point Reyes blue.
Plato de Fruta
Watermelon granita, melón sorbet, chile piquín.

What 269 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
3.8Service
4Ambience
3Value

Noise • Moderate

260 Reviews

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Notgoingback
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2016
overall1food1service1ambience1
The sidewalk outside was nice. Sadly they hadn't changed their name to "permanently closed" when I made my reservation. I was joined outside the restaraunt with other would-be patrons. I went to another restaraunt to get my taco fix, I think they're permanently open.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was timely and excellent. Waitstaff went the extra mile to make it. A great experience, I was especially happy with the drink recommendations and the special touches our waiter added to them.
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PeterW
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2016
overall2food2service3ambience3
I would not recommend this restaurant. The food was not good or poorly executed (Ceviche with little to no fish in it, stale chips, pazole with so much fatty pork in it that I didn't eat it). The drinks did not seem to have alcohol in them (Agua fresca). The noise was over the top. The maitre d, however, was terrific and friendly and responsive.
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BigRedTreyAnastasio
San Francisco
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2016
overall3food3service4ambience4
I thought the food was pretty good, but over-priced. The cocktails were great. I also enjoyed the carnitas was excellent.
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headandfoot
Minneapolis
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2016
overall3food2service3ambience3
Food is mediocre for the price. Ambience is interesting. Felt like we paid a lot to just eat different forms of avocado.
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RoxanneR
San Francisco
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2016
overall4food5service5ambience5
Super fun, chill restaurant. The service was wonderful-they accommodated a drink that was not as expected and were great about suggestions for courses. Loved it!
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Dmace
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2016
overall2food1service4ambience4
The food quality was very poor and way overpriced. Dozens and Dozens of better options within a mile.
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HannaW
San Francisco
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2016
overall2food3service1ambience1
So rude. And to expensive. They didn't help us with anything. We had a kid that was allergic to almost everything and they refused to help us
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious all around! The guacamole and churros are irresistible:)
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CarmenC
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2016
overall3food4service3ambience2
Good was good, but way overpriced.
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kevink
New Mexico
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience5
Delicious creative reinterpretation of Mexico City/Oaxacan dishes, awesome mezcal options, and stylish setting...music too loud and not interesting, given the food and trendy crowd. interior is fun and eclectic, waiters need to do their homework though. I'd go back!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2016
overall2food2service4ambience4
While I thought the décor and ambiance was nice but the portion size was so small vs the price that I could have spent my money elsewhere and be full when I left. Instead I didn't order dessert for the fear it would be a very small portion
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
133 reviews
vip
5.0
133 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous meal and service! Probably some of the best service I've had over the past few months.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2016
overall2food2service2ambience4
My fish dish was barely warm and not very flavorful. I had to ask for hot sauce and lemon to make it taste better. Also our server was not friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2016
overall3food3service3ambience3
They have raised there prices since my last visit . Overpriced for what U get rather go to Nopalito instead
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SamanthaC
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2016
overall4food4service3ambience4
A bit pricey but the food was delicious! Both the black bean soup and the roasted corn were exceptional.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2016
overall5food5service4ambience5
Amazing cocktails and awesome food.
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DasCorCor
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2016
overall3food4service5ambience5
Too expensive
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SFGal
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2016
overall3food4service3ambience3
Fun and yummy but really really pricey. We knew it wasn't your corner taqueria, but still, we didn't expect entrees in the mid-20's. The trenditudieness wasn't worth that much.
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JaneL
San Francisco
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2016
overall2food1service3ambience3
Excellent Margaritas, too much chili powder food served in Masson jars -really unappealing and stupid to deal with SWupposed to be cool, my 14 yr old niece tells me.
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kwsf
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2016
overall1food1service4ambience3
Food is really not good, and it's expensive. With so much great Mexican food in this city, this should be your last pick. On the plus side, the service is good, although I feel sorry for the waiters, given the number of tables free on a Saturday night.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2016
overall1food1service1ambience2
Been here few times before but had really bad experience this time. The brunch menu was really limited and service was bad. One of my friends ended up ordering egg and bread and they charged $6 just for the bread. When we asked them to revisit that they came back and said there is nothing we can do about it. Very poor service
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CalderS
San Francisco
17 reviews
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2016
overall2food4service4ambience4
Food was solid but way expensive for what it was.
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SFHayz
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2016
overall1food1service1ambience3
Beautiful space. Unfortunately, the food and beverages here don't rise to the occasion and are astronomically overpriced. La Urbana will stay in business because of the fabulous location and because people have to eat, but the only memorable thing here will be the insane price of your check. On our visit we had one salad, two entrees, one beer and one margarita and the check came to $125. Also, word of caution to anyone with allergies--the servers don't know the ingredients even though they say they do. I'm celiac but easy going/low maintenance. I asked for anything that would be 100% gluten/cross contamination-free and was given a list of several options. Surprise, surprise, had the fun experience of a full-blown allergic reaction for the entire night after eating here.
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Tina
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2016
overall4food5service5ambience5
The portions were smaller than we expected and they did not have a large variety of vegetarian options. But all the food we ordered was delightful!
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EvanS
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2016
overall2food3service1ambience1
Food was decent but service was awful. Constantly ignored, practically had to beg for a drink. Asked various waiters if we could order and they would all pass us off to someone else. For 100 bucks for two with drinks there are a million better places in San Fran.
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Sevo
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2016
overall2food2service3ambience2
Kind of a bore, only the chorizo was really good... everything else was mediocre at best and portions were tiny. I got a $30 steak that wasn't satisfying, the ceviche didn't have too much flavor, the chicken mole was dry even though the sauce was decent. Just a meh place, I don't feel like I should get my money back but I doubt I'll go back again.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2016
overall5food5service4ambience5
Miss this place
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Dinerout
San Francisco
38 reviews
vip
3.0
38 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2016
overall3food2service1ambience3
I am a diehard Mexico City lover. I so wanted to love this restaurant but i just couldnt. The waiter was surly and impatient. The food was so very expensive. $19 for 3 small tacos of very chewy poor quality beef. The first wine bottle that arrived was clearly corked, the waiter was incredibly irritated and made us feel terrible. We did not over order, we had one bottle of wine and 2 desserts- the tab was almost $90/pp! For Mexican street food. Such a shame. The mezcal marg was great.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambiance, the service and the quality of the food is unmatched for the neighborhood. Each time I ask my daughter where she wants to go for dinner on her birthday she always ask for Urbana.....
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Amazing
Denver
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2016
overall3food4service5ambience5
Just not enough food for the cost...was hungry after a $200 date night dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2016
overall1food1service2ambience3
We chose La Urbana to celebrate a friend's departure from the city. Overall, not a great experience overall. The food was lackluster and the service was okay. We waited over 20 minutes to place drink orders and around the same amount of time to receive our drinks. For the amount of our bill, almost $200 for 4 people, I expected to at least leave with a full stomach. One of the dishes was undercooked and the other dish was around $15 for literally half of a sliced avocado and a few tortilla rounds.
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MatthewG
San Francisco
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2016
overall2food3service2ambience3
I've been to La Urbana numerous times with different friends and groups of people. I was looking forward to taking an out of town friend there last week. Not sure what has happened to this place, but SF is a pretty fickle town so who knows. Instead of being full and a great buzz, only about half the tables were occupied. The service was pleasant, but so-so at best. It took for fucking ever to get our drinks, and then our food: appetizers, and main dish all came at once. If this place goes under, it really will be there own fault. They had a great place and concept and it's being left to run into the ground. Sad.
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Efrago
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience4
Overall food was delicious, service was attentive without being overwhelming. Pretty amazing list of tequila and mescal. A cool ambiance that also allows people to talk without shouting. I recommend and I'll come back
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 28, 2016
overall5food5service4ambience4
The service, food and facility was great. The food was a little pricey but you do get bottomless mimosa's for $19. I recommend the omelette and churros. Great for small groups or brunch.
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VanessaC
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2016
overall3food3service4ambience4
Drinks were good but the food was overpriced for what you get
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memlouise
San Francisco
96 reviews
vip
3.0
96 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2016
overall3food3service3ambience3
Be Prepared! While the location,food and physical plant of La Urbana are solid, be prepared to pay dearly. A plate of 3 small tacos goes for $24! Though very yummy, this translates to $2 per bite, without tip or taxes. Try to eat slowly to get the best value - that way you won't get ahead of the service which grew increasingly sluggish as tables filled.
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AnneMarie
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2016
overall3food3service2ambience3
I like La Urbana. However, I was not as happy with my experience as in 2015. The server brought our drinks after the appetizers. He then brought out our main course before we had finished our apps. It felt like we were being rushed although the restaurant was half full the whole evening. Lastly, when the server brought the check, he placed it face up, so my date, whom I was paying for, saw the bill. I would have appreciated it if he had not assumed we were splitting the check. The food was good but not for the raised prices . Also - no prix fixe on Valentine's Day like in 2015. Seemed a little lame.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
40 reviews
vip
3.0
40 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2016
overall3food3service2ambience3
The food was hit and miss. The staff was extremely friendly. Strong on the greeting and ending not so much the middle. Dining room was cold without a sweater. The Pork Belly Tacos are worth the trip alone.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2016
overall3food3service3ambience5
Great atmosphere, nice decoration and so on. Had dinner here with a group of 8 people. Food was only ok had much better Mexican food in SF, nothing special but by far too expensive. Would not come back here
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La Urbana - Permanently Closed is rated 3.9 stars by 269 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

661 Divisadero St, 0, San Francisco, 94117-1501

Additional information

Cross street
Grove
Neighborhood
North Panhandle / USF
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-10:00pm Fri-Sat 5:30 pm-12:00am
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking

Website
http://www.laurbanasf.com/
Private party facilities
La Urbana can be rented out with customizable menus for large parties and is available for dinners with prix fixe menus, Monday through Sunday, with a minimum of 72 hours in advance booking.
Private party contact
Lula Tilahun: (844) 210-5446

La Urbana - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Additional information

Menu

The Menu

Scallops

Asparagus

Ceviche

Octopus

Pork

Pork Carnitas

"Tijuana" Quesadillas

Plancha de Avocado

Blue Corn Tortillas

Black Bean Sopa

Tortilla Broth

Cast Iron Fish

Arroz con Pollo

Short Ribs

Hangar Steak

Stuffed Pepper

Roasted Corn

Mexican Squash

Desserts

Tres Leches

Chocolate Crémeux

Ate de Durazno con Queso

Plato de Fruta

What 269 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is La Urbana - Permanently Closed restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

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