Although Bossa Nova is off the beaten track and lacks a sign, locals have found their way to this very hip, eclectically appointed and quite tasty bit of...

In the heart of Theatre District, this unpretentious tucked-away restaurant serves delicious and atypical Mexican fare. Dishes are presented tapas-style,...

This casual, fun restaurant serves specialities from Central and South America in a lively neighbourhood setting. The theme is small plates meant for...

An impressive, authentic take on the increasingly popular churrascaría, this is San Francisco's first Brazilian-style steakhouse. It's a meat-lover's...

Fresca claims to have SF's only ceviche bar, but has a broader menu than you might expect. Try tangy halibut ceviche or flambéed pisco prawns to start,...

In the otherwise honky-tonk heart of North Beach, this buzzing, popular restaurant is surprisingly chic. It aims to raise Mexican cuisine to a higher level...

One of a handful of SF eateries glamourising Peruvian food, this chic, packed, low-lit hotspot serves the traditional dishes of this South American country...

Chaotic but friendly, with people shouting orders from three rows back, this nondescript spot thinks it's in the Mission. Expect authentic Mexican food,...

Opened in 2006 by chef Thomas Peña and his partner, Regalito offers Mexican-style cooking at its best. Hearty enchiladas verdes, delicately spiced chilli...

Tequila expert Julio Bermejo has teamed up with impresario Eric Rubin, chef Joseph Manzare and rocker Sammy Hagar to create this homage to the Mexican state...