We had been looking forward to dining at this restaurant for several years, and unfortunately our visit today was deeply disappointing. The food lacked flavor entirely. I ordered the vegetarian paella and my husband had the arroz con pollo—both dishes were bland and underwhelming. The menu highlights their sangria as “the best,” which was not our experience. Additionally, our server did not check on us at any point after placing our order, nor did they inquire whether we needed anything else. Given the cost and the anticipation we had, the experience felt like a complete waste of both time and money. We would have been far better off returning to our favorite pizza place, which is more affordable and consistently excellent.
I would not recommend dining here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Edward Nan
Very disappointing dining experience overall. The food was far below expectations. The menu highlights their “famous” sangria, but it turned out to be quite ordinary and nothing special. The ceviche had a strong fishy taste that made it difficult to eat. The voodoo pasta was extremely oily and heavy — it might appeal to some people, but it is definitely not worth the price. The service was also lacking. No one came to refill water or check in on our experience, and we did not feel the level of respect or attentiveness that should come with a restaurant at this price point. Despite this, I still left a decent tip, but overall, I would not recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Bob Steinacher
This was our first time here. Wonderful experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jon May
Great food and service. Best spinach salad ever
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diane Olsen
Just happened upon this fun restaurant as I was walking the Haight Ashberry area. I was seated at the bar. They have a good selection of mixed drinks beer and wine. The bartender server was very friendly and had recommendations of places to visit. The food was amazing. I had the pepper and onion sandwich. It was very good. I recommend this as a great stop for food, people, and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
uni
Stopped by for lunch after a friend recommended this place. The staff were super friendly, and the bright, colorful vibe made it a fun spot to visit. The food was really good and I would definitely recommend it if you’re in San Francisco!
Atmosphere: 5
Trevor Hart
Such a fun comfort food spot. Always leave will a satisfied belly and a smile. Evening menu options are superior to the lunch options but lots of crossover.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Roman Lopez
Everything you want from a Caribbean restaurant. Food was amazing. We ordered and shared a bunch of plates and they were all on point. Sangrias are a must. Service was attentive and friendly. Clean restaurant. It is busy but manageable. Located in a cool area in SF, the entire visit is a vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave Bernstein
Always fun
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Andres Nunez
Coming to Cha Cha Cha for the past 15 years all the way from the East Bay says it all. This restaurant is hands down our favorite spot in San Francisco.
It all starts with the chips, guacamole, and salsa—a big WOW right away. The house-made sangria is absolutely incredible, truly one of a kind. The Cajun shrimp in that delicious, savory sauce is dangerously good—once you try it, you just can’t stop.
The ceviche is another favorite of ours; the lemon flavor on the fish is so unique and perfectly balanced. The calamari is nicely toasted, the mushrooms are amazing, and honestly, the list just keeps going.
Everything at Cha Cha Cha is so delicious that no matter where you’re coming from, trust me—you will be completely satisfied with every single bite. Cha Cha Cha never disappoints.
Thank you to the Cha Cha Cha team for making our New Year’s Eve night special! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a beautiful smile from our host who sat us right away. The ambiance was warm and delightful and our servers made our dinning experience one of a kind! The ceviche was soo delicious! We also ordered the steamed mussels, the bbq chicken quesadilla & the rice & beans. All of it was so yummy! Oh! And the sangria was on hit! This will be a night we will always remember! I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year’s and may everyone have a blessed 2026!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vinny
Gone through several owners over the decades, but the quality of the food still remains fantastic. Sat outside in the back where heaters kept us warm. Ate our usual shrimp, banana black bean, muscle, ceviche, jerk chicken, and a pitcher of Sangria. Forgot that they had half pitcher because a full one was too much for 2 person.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sofi
Love love love this place!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joydeep singh
Best white chicken!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim Heng
Delicious food, the warm spinach salad is a must! They said tapas-sized but food portions were huge! Great, attentive service.
We had been looking forward to dining at this restaurant for several years, and unfortunately our visit today was deeply disappointing. The food lacked flavor entirely. I ordered the vegetarian paella and my husband had the arroz con pollo—both dishes were bland and underwhelming.
The menu highlights their sangria as “the best,” which was not our experience. Additionally, our server did not check on us at any point after placing our order, nor did they inquire whether we needed anything else.
Given the cost and the anticipation we had, the experience felt like a complete waste of both time and money. We would have been far better off returning to our favorite pizza place, which is more affordable and consistently excellent.
I would not recommend dining here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Very disappointing dining experience overall. The food was far below expectations. The menu highlights their “famous” sangria, but it turned out to be quite ordinary and nothing special. The ceviche had a strong fishy taste that made it difficult to eat. The voodoo pasta was extremely oily and heavy — it might appeal to some people, but it is definitely not worth the price.
The service was also lacking. No one came to refill water or check in on our experience, and we did not feel the level of respect or attentiveness that should come with a restaurant at this price point. Despite this, I still left a decent tip, but overall, I would not recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
This was our first time here. Wonderful experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and service. Best spinach salad ever
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just happened upon this fun restaurant as I was walking the Haight Ashberry area. I was seated at the bar. They have a good selection of mixed drinks beer and wine. The bartender server was very friendly and had recommendations of places to visit. The food was amazing. I had the pepper and onion sandwich. It was very good. I recommend this as a great stop for food, people, and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by for lunch after a friend recommended this place.
The staff were super friendly, and the bright, colorful vibe made it a fun spot to visit.
The food was really good and I would definitely recommend it if you’re in San Francisco!
Atmosphere: 5
Such a fun comfort food spot. Always leave will a satisfied belly and a smile. Evening menu options are superior to the lunch options but lots of crossover.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything you want from a Caribbean restaurant. Food was amazing. We ordered and shared a bunch of plates and they were all on point. Sangrias are a must. Service was attentive and friendly. Clean restaurant. It is busy but manageable. Located in a cool area in SF, the entire visit is a vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always fun
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Coming to Cha Cha Cha for the past 15 years all the way from the East Bay says it all. This restaurant is hands down our favorite spot in San Francisco.
It all starts with the chips, guacamole, and salsa—a big WOW right away. The house-made sangria is absolutely incredible, truly one of a kind. The Cajun shrimp in that delicious, savory sauce is dangerously good—once you try it, you just can’t stop.
The ceviche is another favorite of ours; the lemon flavor on the fish is so unique and perfectly balanced. The calamari is nicely toasted, the mushrooms are amazing, and honestly, the list just keeps going.
Everything at Cha Cha Cha is so delicious that no matter where you’re coming from, trust me—you will be completely satisfied with every single bite. Cha Cha Cha never disappoints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Thank you to the Cha Cha Cha team for making our New Year’s Eve night special! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a beautiful smile from our host who sat us right away. The ambiance was warm and delightful and our servers made our dinning experience one of a kind! The ceviche was soo delicious! We also ordered the steamed mussels, the bbq chicken quesadilla & the rice & beans. All of it was so yummy! Oh! And the sangria was on hit! This will be a night we will always remember! I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year’s and may everyone have a blessed 2026!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gone through several owners over the decades, but the quality of the food still remains fantastic. Sat outside in the back where heaters kept us warm. Ate our usual shrimp, banana black bean, muscle, ceviche, jerk chicken, and a pitcher of Sangria. Forgot that they had half pitcher because a full one was too much for 2 person.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love love love this place!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best white chicken!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, the warm spinach salad is a must! They said tapas-sized but food portions were huge! Great, attentive service.
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