Cha Cha Cha

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1801 Haight St (at at Shrader)
San Francisco, CA 94117

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(415) 386-7670
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Cha Cha Cha - San Francisco, CA
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Cha Cha Cha - San Francisco, CA
Cha Cha Cha - San Francisco, CA
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Best

Cha Cha Cha is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in the city. It's absolutely delicious. Pros: amazing food, sangria, ambiance Cons: don't take reservations

Worst

This restaurant is so so at best. I went to the location in the Mission. The calamari was the best thing we got, and it was just okay. The service was lacking, to say the least...

great bar and sangria 11/12/2006

great place to scope out the locals and get a little tipsy drinking sangria. this is one of the first places ive been since moving to the bay area and i loved the vibe and spirit of the place. the alters and other decorations are wonderfully rich in color and culture. just be careful not to drink too much sangria since it is only $4 a glass. Pros: sangria, prices Cons: limited space more
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fun times 8/20/2006

I've heard mixed things about cha cha cha, but I'm not sure which good and bad for which locations apply. I recently visited the haight spot and it was a great time and i had a great meal. I'd recommend this place to a friend and will be returning myself. Pros: food and fun Cons: long wait and kinda cramped seating more
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Fun times and fun food! 8/18/2006

Went with a group of 6 and the wait wasn't too bad. Had a few pitchers of their famous sangria during the wait and they were very good. We ordered about 8 different tapas, each one was great. My favorite was their cajuns shrimp and their special which was some sort of steak and pureed yams. The atmosphere is loud and energetic with great crazy decor allover the place. We had the maui wowie for dessert and it was great too. Will definitely be visiting again. Pros: variety of choices Cons: long wait, but not bad more
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Fantastic food and Super Sangria 8/4/2006

We drove past this place the first time and it looked closed, but we decided to try it and went in!! WOW!! What fab decor and great music! Walking past peoples tables we couldnt help but stare at the food on their tables!! YUM! My sister and I decided to give the pitcher of sangria a go! (now I live in Spain so know about Sangria..But this was GOOOD!). We chose several plates of Tapas to try, great size portions and very tasty. There was a great atmosphere and it was an excellent start to a cool afternoon strolling Haight and its stores! WILL DEFINATLY BE BACK!! Pros: Good food, drink, service Cons: It is sooo far from home!! more
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Best Sangria, great atmosphere, worth the wait 7/24/2006

I have been here twice, each time I came into town. I am from Portland, so it's not often, but it's become a favorite. The sangria is some of the best I've had (aside from Spain) and their food is great. Unique flavors on traditional spanish/latin dishes. If you want atmosphere, this is a great place to check out. Typically busy, but all the wait staff is very nice (including the host...ask for Esteban. ;-) ). We had about a 45 minute wait for lunch on a Sunday, but it was great because we walked around Haight street and the park just a couple blocks down to pass the time. Props to Cha Cha Cha! I'll be back next trip. :-) Pros: sangria, food, liveliness of the restaurant & bar Cons: busy place (if you are on a tight schedule you may want to have a back up plan), parking more
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Avoid Mission St. Location 6/29/2006

This makes me sad. I used to LOOOOVE this restaurant. They had the best cajun shrimp and plantains...hell, everything was fantastic. That was 6 years ago (and the food was still good 2 years ago). But now? Not so much. Although many chefs say, "Fat is flavor", this is really no excuse for having each dish dripping in grease. That's not flavor, it's just nasty. Please review your dishes. I would love to return and bring all my friends, but I'm just embarrassed now. Pros: Drinks, Service Cons: Greasy food more
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Great Place for Sangria 6/24/2006

Great place for Sangria...beware and doublecheck your tab. Bought a large pitcher of sangria at the bar, brought it to the table and waiter included the pitcher on the tab. Pros: go for the sangria Cons: table wait can be long more
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The great little place around the corner! 4/20/2006

A great little place in the SF area. This place is buzzing with people everywhere, with loud music...you almost cannot hear yourself at times, but definitly an awesome hangout. All thumbs-up for the Sangria in this place. You'll always have to wait for a table, but they have a little bar area, where you can start of with the drinks...and the Sangria is a definite must. The 'tapas' ranges from shrimp, chicken to plantain are really really delicious...and mixed with the wine and music...you float to a different dimension... Love and love this place! Pros: SANGRIA, TAPAS, Ambience more
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Great food, fun restaurant 3/8/2006

Cha Cha Cha is a Tapas style restaurant in the Haight-Ashbury street area. It is very small and it is almost always crowded. The tables are pretty tiny, and it's hard to get all of the little plates of tapas on the table at one time. If you have to wait, go to the bar and get a pitcher of sangria. For tapas, we liked everything! more
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Yummy... 2/14/2006

We've been there over a dozen times and we keep going back mainly for the cajun shrimp and sangrias. Definitely the BEST SANGRIAS we've ever had. We highly recommend the large pitcher. Yes, the service is slow and the decor is too much, but the food makes up for its flaws. The wait may be long, but you can always hang out at the bar and start on your pitcher of sangria and munch on free chips and salsa while you wait. The atmosphere is very festive so it's as good place to go with a group of friends. Pros: good food, sangria Cons: slow service, parking, tight seating more
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Amazing Food, unreliable service 2/11/2006

Being a haight street local, Cha Cha Cha usually draws me in about once a month or so with their amazing food. The plantos, jerk chicken, clams, steak sandwich... I could go on.... everything is amazing. The only thing is this, the only good service you might get, heck, the only HOPE of good service you might get is on their VERY slow nights. If there is a wait for the table, consider going elsewhere because your service will suffer. If there is no wait, they do a fine job with a friendly face. Here is a tip, ask not to sit anywhere in the front of the restaurant if you are not in a booth on cold nights, their plastic sheeting does NOT keep the wind out, you will shiver the entire time! Pros: cuisine, sangria, music Cons: service, too busy on weekends, unattentive bartender more
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What has happened to Cha Cha Cha? 1/4/2006

The once great tapas place has become bland and tired. Greasy food, flavorless sauces and seasoning. Very sad indeed. more
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Faster than McDonald's - In and Out 8/9/2005

The food was, as others have said, quite tasty - but they shove you out the door no sooner than you've sat down. We ordered our tapas and they arrived within 5 minutes of ordering. Bus boys would remove plates from under your forks without hesitation - this on a Wednesday night! I think we actually waited for a table longer than we sat down! The food was good - the service was decidedly not. We won't go back. Pros: Food Cons: Too-Fast Service more
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For the food, NOT the service! 8/6/2005

From the short list on the menu, it is undeniable there are a few unique distinguishable dishes that makes this place heard. Cajun shrimp + sangria is a must. However, it is a shame they lack even the basics of becoming a good restaurant.... customer service. The lack of service must be a norm here because it isn't just 1 person but a few of their staff that displays unwelcoming & careless attitudes. For that, I'd recommend going elsewhere for good food. Don't make what would be a wonderful dinner experience by going to Cha Cha Cha. Pros: cajun shrimp, sangria Cons: service, service, service more
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Caribbean Food. 8/3/2005

This such a kool spot in the middle of the city. Just blocks away from San Francisco State University. If you go during the night you will find a great enviroment. try the ceviche and for drink sangria. more
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Always leave this place satisfied!!! 8/1/2005

I love this place! Although a bit cramped inside and not a high service level...it really does not matter since you get AMAZING food for an amazing value. I have gotten full here with my boyfriend for a bit over $20. I highly reccommend the fried plantains, the shrimp, and the chicken skewrs. A must visit place when in SF. Pros: awesome food, served fast, Inexpensive Cons: Crowded inside, not high service more
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Sangria and Calamari is a must... 7/14/2005

Just give us a plate of fried calamari and a pitcher of sangria, and we're set for the night. The place is always so lively, with people hanging out, music playing in the background. They just have such a great atmostphere here. Also the prices are reasonable. Just a great place to be with your friends. Pros: Sangria, Fried Calamari Cons: Parking more
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Good tapas, good bar 7/13/2005

Cha Cha Cha on Haight is a really cool and very happening spot most nights of the week. The restaurant is usually PACKED so either call ahead or prepare to sit at the bar, which is cool. They have a good sangria and their tapas are okay, although I wasn't blown away by them. The decor is the most interesting part of the restaurant. It is very deep jungle themed. more
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Loud, Fun Atmosphere! 3/10/2005

great crowd! been there many times, it is always jumping and full of energy. even when i have been there for lunch, the place has a cool atmosphere. the tapas are great. my fave item to dip into is the cajun shrimp *yummy* i pretty much have two orders in one sitting! mussels are good aswell. excellent sangria. the wait can be long, but if you are in no rush, its worth it. Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Price Cons: Long wait, Parking, Service more
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Top 5 restaurants in the world 1/11/2005

I've been to enoug places in this world to confidently say that some of the dishes Cha Cha Cha has to offer place it among the top 5 restaurants i've ever had the pleasure of dining at. Pros: Food is incredible, Cajun shrimp is to di, haight culture is fun more
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    There is always a wait at this bustling restaurant, but with a little liquid patience and lots of quality people-watching, time is incidental. World beats and quirky decor,...

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  • Hours: Fri-Sat 11:30am-11:30pm Sun-Thu 11:30am-11pm
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Central, Haight
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