La Urbana - Permanently Closed

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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

   6 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   6 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

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 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

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 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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