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Fina Estanpa

Expert Reviews of Fina Estanpa

Gayot

this is the second location for fina estampa, and although it hasnit done as well as the mission district original, it has lasted at this quirky location for several years. the menu comprises the entire food...
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SF Weekly

large menu offers good appetizers like seviche mixto (whitefish, prawns, mussels, squid, and onions marinated in lemon juice and aji) and ensalada de pulpo (octopus salad)...
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SF Gate

this second location of the mission street peruvian restaurant serves a mix of peruvian and spanish cuisine with a long list of tapas. great fried calamari and desserts...
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User Reviews of Fina Estanpa

Yelp.com Review - by Aman G.

4 of 5 stars. Went there today with some co-workers 12 - 1pmon a wednesday. Absolutely no one there , then two other couples showed up. People are nice, they give you a choice bet. mexican or peruvian. I had the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren C.

5 of 5 stars. Fina is my favorite restaurant in the city, but I'm worried. The last time I went they didn't put the green garlic sauce (Fina's raison d'etre) on the table. They even had a new little caddy with…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brad L.

4 of 5 stars. I made my way over to Fina Estampa last night, in a bid to try something new and to nurse the ever-worsening sunburn I'd scored in Dolores Park earlier in the day. Like other reviewers have said, the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by chris m.

5 of 5 stars. We'd been here a couple of times in the past-usually before or after a movie at the AMC nearby. We'd usually have drinks and the fried calamari(which was quite good) It wasn't until recently that we…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Val K.

3 of 5 stars. BF and I heard it was really good...but, well, there was something lacking. The bread was stale. The drinks were WAY overpriced ($4 corona?) and my $6 margarita was small and absolutely terrible!…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly J.

4 of 5 stars. I normally order the Spanish dishes at Fina Estampa but I finally tried their Peruvian entrees this past weekend based on the other yelp reviews. Although I have always come back for the bread with…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rudy C.

4 of 5 stars. Ok ok so why the hell do we need another review for this place if we already have 45? Because this poser Yelper is trying to reach Elite status by June when I move to the City from Dallas/Fort Worth.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by al l.

3 of 5 stars. the food here is a hit or miss. but stay away from the noodles, cause it tastes like chow mein
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by edward b.

5 of 5 stars. My favorite restaurant i must say. I enjoy Peruvian food and do have credible opinion since my last girlfriend's father was peruvian and a master chef...i'd say fina estampa takes the cake....its not…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by alli c.

4 of 5 stars. The Bisteq a lo Pobre was YUUUUUMMMMMMM (Grilled beef - I like mine medium rare - with fried bread, rice, pan-fried banana, tomatoes, onions and topped with a fried egg)!!! Huge portions served here!
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy A.

2 of 5 stars. I have been driving by Fina Estampa for years and have always had it in the back of my head to try it out. I finally ate dinner there last night. Let this be a lesson in procrastination. I was…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by DANIEL T.

3 of 5 stars. Where else can you get a MOUND (12" diameter 3"-4" at the mountain top) of Paella with lotsa seafood in it for $15? I ordered the ARROZ CON MARISCOS A LO MACHO which was a MOUND of yummie green rice…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mariana A.

5 of 5 stars. If you are looking to taste authentic Peruvian food, then you have got to try Fina Estampa. They make the best Bisteq a lo Pobre I have ever had (sorry mom!). By far this is one of the few places…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joann C.

1 of 5 stars. The service was fine, but the food was really disappointing. I was actually concerned that the ceviche would make me sick. When we went, the entire restaurant was empty which should have been a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tommy P.

3 of 5 stars. Peruvian food!! Mmmm mmmm. I love it, can't get enough. Fresca is in my top three restaurants in the city for sure. So when I found out that there was a joint around the corner from me that has…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ameer n.

4 of 5 stars. I came here for Marc's bday with Karen and derek. Somehow I ordered chicken chow mein from this place, it was mediocre at best. But that was my bad... Marc and derek ordered soups that had seafood…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chie J.

3 of 5 stars. I like Fina Estampa... I want to love Fina Estampa... Because;
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Yvonne Y.

3 of 5 stars. I really love the Peruvian small plates they serve there. Never ventured off to the Mexican dishes. Anticuchos (beef heart) is very juicy and tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark W.

4 of 5 stars. My favorite thing here is the sauces they give for your bread. I tell all my friends about it and always can't wait to come back here to dip that bread into the 3 spreads they give you. I don't know…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Suan W.

3 of 5 stars. I don't know how accurate my impression of the place is, since I came with a huge group of people and it took the staff quite a while to accommodate all of us. While the waiters were very nice and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Red F.

5 of 5 stars. I've found out this past year that I'm crazy for garlic. Absolutely crazy for it. A shoe could be fried with garlic and I'd probably eat it. Well ok probably not. But I love garlic. And dude...…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ESSEX C.

5 of 5 stars. Still the premier Peruvian restaurant for my wife and I. We used to go so often when we worked in the area, and still make the trek for special occasions to educate our friends on Sangria. Perfectly…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wakako U.

4 of 5 stars. I just wanted a simple lunch so when I rejoin the meeting, I don't make a big fuss. This didn't happen. In addition to my lunch order which was huge as it is, Fina gave me three side sauces, a loaf…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by aya i.

5 of 5 stars. I love this place. Bistek ala Pobre (okay, I have no idea how to spell it) is a must have. I would have never known that I'd want egg, steak and banana all at once, but I DO. They have a nice…
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer N.

5 of 5 stars. The food here is to die for! Delicious & authentic Peruvian food. You HAVE to try the Ceviche Mixto - OMG! It's orgasmic. (Citrus marinated seafood with sweet potatoe, reg potato, onion & I think a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny M.

1 of 5 stars. I visited Fina Estampa restaurant yesterday for the first time. I ordered an entree: "papa a la guancahina" and my friend ordered "camarones al mojo de ajo." As we began to eat, she and I were…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by TL C.

5 of 5 stars. I'm debating 4 or 5 stars? 4.5 stars? 4.75 stars? Ok I'm feeling generous and although this is not really a true 5 stars place the extra star is because I always leave here feeling happy. That may…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jill j.

3 of 5 stars. I really want to give Fina Estampa a better review. I do. Really. But it just didn't quite live up to expectations. We were going to a show at GAMH, so we ate early. That was, perhaps, our first…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mabel Y.

5 of 5 stars. I was born and raised in Lima, and this is my favorite Peruvian place in the city. Everything I've had has been great, and the service is great. Gustavo (owner) and his daughter are the sweetest…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by stephen a.

4 of 5 stars. awesome food, friendly service, decent prices. when we ate there, we met a guy from walnut creek or somewhere far like that and he drove to the city just to eat there. he bought us a dish that was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa W.

4 of 5 stars. I love Peruvian food. LOVE IT. In, fact, I have a bit of an obsession with Peru, and ALL things Peruvian.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gregor G.

3 of 5 stars. This restaurant is very unassuming from its exterior. In fact, I had to take a second look to ensure it was even still in business, but when you walk inside, it's a complete surprise -- cavernous and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Duane T.

3 of 5 stars. Good stuff. Pretty easy to get a table, and yes, they don't advertise well so you'd miss it if you were walking down Van Ness. Good maggies though, and great Paella as well.....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tess C.

5 of 5 stars. Is it safe to say I crave it all the time? I am hook on this place. one of my favorite place
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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Great Peruvian Food

I thought the food was fantastic with a decent price. Might not be the best place to take someone if you're aiming for classy decor, but I thought it felt very homey. The service was friendly and the food came...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Coco M.

3 of 5 stars. The decor is, well, just a little weird. I don't know if this was a disco or what before, but note the artificial cave walls as you enter, and the little disco ball floating way up yonder. The food…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Benji D.

4 of 5 stars. This place is great! They have wonderful, hearty food. I highly recommend the Bistek a lo Pobre or the Paella. Also as an appetizer nothing is better than the Mussels. The beef heart is really…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wonka P.

5 of 5 stars. I love this place! The Sangria is some of the best i've ever had, with fresh chopped fruit. The fish tacos are over the top delicious! And HUGE portions.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie Anne N.

3 of 5 stars. Dead at times, this place is beautifully decorated on the inside, very hole in the wall look on the outside. Try the ceviche and Sangria. Probably the only two things good on the menu.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg J.

1 of 5 stars. I was EXTREMELY disappointed by this restaurant. The food was either average or bad. For starters we shared a salad; it was awful and did not get eaten despite the fact that we were starving. Then…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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Fina's my FAVORITE

Hands down, Fina is my favorite restaurant in the city. Before you've ordered a thing they serve you some bread with three little pots of hominy, mojo de ajo, and some spicy red chili sauce, all of which are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa W.

3 of 5 stars. A large group of us dined there the other night. The decor gives this place a strange vibe. Upon arrival, only 4/8 people in our group was there. Naturally, they passed out only 4 menus. I was the 5th…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie G.

4 of 5 stars. I used to go to parties here back in the day, but only in the last few years have tried the restaurant. We live in the neighborhood and this is one of our regular local spots. It's a hidden gem:…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dmitri A. N.

4 of 5 stars. You like hella good peruvian food without having to wait for a seat? Or is it just the beef heart? Have a pisco sour, put the tasty condiments on your bread, enjoy for meal.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mr P.

4 of 5 stars. This place has been off my radar for a while. I have been here a dozen times over the years. Always have tapas and sangria. My favrit is the galic pawn and the tamale, and the sangria of course. Never…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike V.

4 of 5 stars. I AM REVIEWING ONLY THE NIGHTLIFE... So I have a young friend who is turning 20 and needs a venue for her bday party...so I hook her up with a promoter whose party was at this particular place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by craig i.

5 of 5 stars. Lomo Saltado! That's all I ever order every time I go there. Strips of steak...good! onions...good!, tomatoes...good!, french fries (yes french fries!)...good!, rice.....good! It's the absolute…
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jared V.

4 of 5 stars. great place to grab a bite to eat super quiet i like the look of the place. be sure to come b4 closing because on some nights the place turns in to a nightclub so you have guys moving equiptment in…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ed U.

4 of 5 stars. When I went to Peru a few years ago and saw that they served fried guinea pig on a stick, I didn't think it was a cuisine that would stay with me....literally. No more...as I think Peruvian food can…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by kiko v.

4 of 5 stars. one of my favorite little places in the city. when i am craving some home cooking - peruvian style.... this is the place to go. i normally order the steak with bananas and then the paella with seafood…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by sfbutterfly l.

4 of 5 stars. what a surprise, paella was excellent, good for office parties
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by miriam b.

4 of 5 stars. Wow the fried calamari appetizer, arroz con pollo, beef with peruvian spices and french fries were such a surprise for such a wallflower of a restaurant. The waiters were able to explain the various…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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the food is always fantastic

the food is just great an very taste,every time that Iam in the bay area I visit fina estampa and the food is consistently great,the owener is always there and very polite,make you feel comfortable if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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The Worst Food Ever!!!

I dont know if you have been here lately, but please dont waist your time like I did. The food here is absolutely awful. In fact I cant believe this place is still in business. It was like they bought their...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Monika M.

2 of 5 stars. Nice atmosphere. Spotty service. We tried many different types of dishes, and while they were all okay, I wasn't impressed with any of them. Unfortunate because this place is so convenient for…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian H.

4 of 5 stars. Fina Estampa must be a money-laundering front company because I have never seen more than 3-4 people eating here at any one time yet it has been, miraculously, able to stay open for years... Who cares,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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Great Peruvian & Spanish food

I just hit Fina Estampa for the first time, and everyone in my group really liked it. The menu incl...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Barbara J.

5 of 5 stars. I was a bit suspicious at first as to the quality of this place. It was nearly empty when I was here, of course that was during the week. The staff was quite helpful though in choosing our meals,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Ligaya T.

4 of 5 stars. do not be fooled by the inconspicuous facade or deterred by the cheap neon "open" sign. fina estampa is a diamond in the (tenderloin) rough. upon entrance i felt like i walked into a different era…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaclyn L.

4 of 5 stars. haven't tried the one on Mission. but the one on Van Ness is terrific!! Although it seems to be completely off the radar. I've driven by it hundreds of times and never thought to go in. and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2005
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Fantastic Find

If you like fusion cuisine, you have to try this place! With a that menu includes Spanish and Peruvian cuisines, and more conventional dishes, you can't miss, especially with picky eaters. The Peruvian food...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2004
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Lacking variety

Good quality food, good service, but there really wasn't much in terms of selection. Many of the dishes tasted the same.. as if they had a generic set of sauces/spices in the back. Good sauces/spices, but not...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2003
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Peruvian tapas are the best!

I went to Fina Estampa with three people, and all of us absolutely loved it. The drinks are strong and reasonably priced. The food is to die for. The complimentary bread with several spicy sauces alone is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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Buenissimo!

This is the best place to go dine in the neighborhood before catching a movie at the AMC. The free bread and condiments are great, the appetizers are unusual and yummy--try the stuffed avocado or...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2002
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Best Peruvian Food in SF

You haven't lived until you've tried Peruvian! I have been coming to this heavenly abode over the past 5 years. If you don't know what to order try the anticuchos and seafood paella along with some inca cola....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2002
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Great...but order with care

The roasted garlic prawns are great. But unless you are used to it..I think most people would find the peruvian olive sauce on the stuffed Calimari too pungent. We recieved very good service.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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