Esperanza Cocina de la Playa

Used to pop in here pre renovation. Stopped in on Saturday and lucked out with a seat at bar upstairs. For all the money in the SoBay it's nice to finally see some more upscale places. We frequent Terrenea and any place where the riff raft can't muck up the place. I mean look at what they did in SaMo with the Bungalow. The 2 Margs I had were delish and both guy and girl bartenders were nice to talk to and help on menu. Only downside was the 2 20something digger instahoes vaping at end of bar. Will be back for eats soon.

Amazing Mexican food with lots too chose from. They use exceptional ingredients and nothing tastes low quality.

So happy this place finally reopened! Great location/food/atmosphere and THE BEST drinks. Olivia took the best care of us. Will be back again soon.

Everything was great about this place. The service was beyond excellent. Esperanza has a great system and team. Sophia our server was very attentive and took notice that we joined our party late and didn’t have menus. She brought us water and the menus without even having to ask. The service remained on point by everyone throughout the night. The food was also very delicious. Best flan I’ve ever tasted and the filet tacos were melt in your mouth.

1000% recommend this place. Management is doing a great job. The hosting staff was very friendly and welcoming too.

Everything was on point. Fire! Food, cocktails, service and ambience was amazing. Thank you!

They are currently renovating. Unfortunately, I didnt find this out until I ubered all the way out here. They should update Google maps to reflect as such. Not open for business at this time.

The service was great, but I felt the food was lacking flavor. Specifically the filet mignon fajitas.

Very loud and packed, felt like we were on top of each other, esp that large central table. Hard to hear or move. But yummy food.

Amazing flavors, I had the potato taquitos one of only two vegan options at brunch, they were fantastic. The tortillas that come with the salsa are fantastic #Veganuary

They have great food and drinks. It's a little tight in regards to space. I think smaller chairs would be better. However, I understand the aesthetic piece. The short rib enchiladas and the fresh tortillas are so good.

The host didn't give the best first impression as she seated my daughter and me at the last and smallest table. However, the waitstaff made our experience exceptional. They were incredibly kind, attentive, and gave us great recommendations. Highly recommended for the amazing service!

Excellent modern Mexican food within a super trendy ambiance

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ceviche Tres Maneras

Merry Christmas! My cousin and I went last night for cocktails and possible snacks. We ended up ordering guacamole that came with plantain chips and tortilla chips, so good! Then we convinced ourselves we had to try one of the different ceviches they offer. Our server suggested a sampler of three different ceviche, each one was so unique and De-Licious! All servers and hosts were so kind and accommodating. I think his name was Jacoby, was such a delightful person and joked with us the whole time.

Parking: We had free parking because it was christmas day.

Kid-friendliness: They welcomed families, even late at night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ceviche Tres Maneras, Plantain Chips

Great location, friendly staff, hip interior, but food could have been better; overall everything felt quite bland and dry.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Food was adequate. Service was good. Atmosphere was great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4