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Elena's, San Francisco, CA

Elena's

4.6
4.6
638 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 143 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!

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What 638 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mexican

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elena's offers a "beautiful" dining experience with "delicious" food and a vibrant atmosphere. Known for its "excellent service," the Mexican menu features favorites like enchiladas and "tasty margaritas." The restaurant's ambiance and "friendly staff" make it a popular choice, although it can get busy. Reservations are recommended!

638 Reviews
  1. AnnieS

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Laura was our waitress - she was so sweet and friendly. I was celebrating my birthday tonight and she made sure to top the cheesecake dessert with a sparkly candle. She also sang happy birthday to me! :,) What already was a delicious meal was topped off with superb customer service. I will come back for sure.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eliana’s is a fantastic spot for brunch in San Francisco! I ordered the breakfast burrito, and it was absolutely delicious!! Perfectly balanced flavors, fresh ingredients, and a large portion. I went with the vegetarian option, which was great, but after tasting how incredible everything was, I wish I had gone for the chorizo! The atmosphere is such a vibe!! The service was impeccable, friendly and attentive. Prices are also great for SF! Definitely a place I’ll be coming back to. Highly recommend!

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  3. Vanessa

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a beautiful experience at Elena’s! Came once with my mom, and came a second time alone and the people are so hospitable! My favorite is the coconut margarita and sopes plate! Wonderful decor, ambiance, etc.

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  4. MyHonestReview

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    3rd visit. Another wonderful experience! Everything we've tried on the menu thus far has been delicious with outstanding flavors. Save room for their tasty desserts too. Service is fast and friendly. Perfect restaurant in every way.

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  5. Molly VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite neighborhood date spots! The service is always attentive but not overbearing, the food and drinks and consistently delicious and their playlist is perfection.

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  6. M L VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, fresh, tasty, homemade, & delicious! Attentive, friendly service, lovely venue & bar. Only drawback is that it's difficult to get reservations because everything is so excellent!

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  7. jon

    San Francisco83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service & meal outstanding as always Tough reservation So we book about 2mos out

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  8. Nanci VIP

    San Francisco34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very friendly server . She was very helpful

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the overall; food, ambiance, staff and drinks.

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  10. susan VIP

    San Francisco104 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Too noisy but good food and service. A beautiful restaurant.

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Elena's using the Order Online button.

Elena's is rated 4.6 stars by 638 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 143 times today
Google Map for Elena's

255 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127-1401

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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Delivery & takeout
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