La Barca Restaurant

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2036 Lombard St. (at at Webster)
San Francisco, CA 94123

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(415) 921-2221
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La Barca Restaurant - San Francisco, CA
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la barca is the best place in the town to see all aspects of city life. you'll see preps, gangsters, scene-sters, sports fans, surfers, hot chicks, douch-bags, etc. it's down to ...

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Great place for drinking beers and listening to live music on a weekend night. The restaurant portion is lacking serious food, and the waiters forget you are there. I ordered ca...

La Barca is good for drinks, skip the food. 6/16/2009

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I totally agree with the first review: come here for drinks but go somewhere else for dinner! The food here is mediocre and overpriced. That... more
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La Barca is fun 6/15/2009

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We go to La Barca for birthdays or any group get together. The bar is awesome, and the food is delicious. I love their Chimichunga, its fa... more
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this place rocks 1/11/2008

la barca is the best place in the town to see all aspects of city life. you'll see preps, gangsters, scene-sters, sports fans, surfers, hot chicks, douch-bags, etc. it's down to earth and you don't really feel like you are in the marina at all. the people who work there are super nice, and most of them are freakishly good looking and cool. i would try a ""freshie"" if i were you but know that they are strong. the beef fajitas are the best thing on the menu. go there to have a great time in a traditional old school bar with a great juke box. Pros: friendly service, fun people Cons: gets crowded on weekend nights, really loud music sometimes more
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this place rocks 1/10/2008

partygirlsf Provided by Partner
la barca is the best place in the town to see all aspects of city life. you'll see preps, gangsters, scene-sters, sports fans, surfers, hot chicks, douch-bags, etc. it's down to earth and you don't really feel like you are in the marina at all. the people who work there are super nice, and most of them are freakishly good looking and cool. i would try a "freshie" if i were you but know that they are strong. the beef fajitas are the best thing on the menu. go there to have a great time in a traditional old school bar with a great juke box. Pros: friendly service, fun people Cons: gets crowded on weekend nights, really loud music sometimes more
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Worst food EVER 10/11/2007

First off, the building itself is incredibly moldy (you get a stuffy nose just looking at it), damp, dank, and reeks of dust. We ordered margaritas - strawberry and regular. We found green chunk that looked like rocks that fell off a mosaic on the wall in our drinks!!!! My dinner companion almost broke her tooth. The waiter was really nice as we showed him the EIGHT pieces from our margaritas (which tasted like bananas...worst margarita in the world!) and traded them for two glasses of wine. Which must have been from a 7-11 box of wine. When we finally got our food (steak asado cooked with herbs and fajitas), we were further disappointed. The steak tasted like frozen food and was too tough to chew. The fajitas weren't sizziling on the plate, but half cold. It was absolutely abysmal. DISGUSTING. Instead, go a few doors down to Alegrias Spanish restaurant where you will find an amazing array of delicious foods. Pros: friendly wait-staff Cons: EVERYTHING more
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Worst food EVER 10/10/2007

braedyn Provided by Partner
First off, the building itself is incredibly moldy (you get a stuffy nose just looking at it), damp, dank, and reeks of dust. We ordered margaritas - strawberry and regular. We found green chunk that looked like rocks that fell off a mosaic on the wall in our drinks!!!! My dinner companion almost broke her tooth. The waiter was really nice as we showed him the EIGHT pieces from our margaritas (which tasted like bananas...worst margarita in the world!) and traded them for two glasses of wine. Which must have been from a 7-11 box of wine. When we finally got our food (steak asado cooked with herbs and fajitas), we were further disappointed. The steak tasted like frozen food and was too tough to chew. The fajitas weren't sizziling on the plate, but half cold. It was absolutely abysmal. DISGUSTING. Instead, go a few doors down to Alegrias Spanish restaurant where you will find an amazing array of delicious foods. Pros: friendly wait-staff Cons: EVERYTHING more
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Frank Sinatra & Jimmy Benardo 2/14/2007

I Grew up in the La Barca Room, with, Dini, Burns, Doyle , etc; We listened to Frank , Everynight & Consumed Margaritta's & Enchillada's until we Exploded. Jhimme Bernardo is the ""Man "" The Staff was Awesome .I have'nt Been to the Labarca Room, for Over 20 Years & I Still Miss It. Vio Condios !!!!!!! more
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Frank Sinatra & Jimmy Benardo 2/13/2007

blountm1 Provided by Partner
I Grew up in the La Barca Room, with, Dini, Burns, Doyle , etc; We listened to Frank , Everynight & Consumed Margaritta's & Enchillada's until we Exploded. Jhimme Bernardo is the "Man " The Staff was Awesome .I have'nt Been to the Labarca Room, for Over 20 Years & I Still Miss It. Vio Condios !!!!!!! more
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fun drinking spot - average restaurant 8/24/2006

the mexican is blah but it's a huge restaurant with a lively crowd. The margaritas were ok but not anything to brag about. I'd return but more for fun than for the actual restaurant experience. more
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fun drinking spot - average restaurant 8/23/2006

rachheart Provided by Partner
the mexican is blah but it's a huge restaurant with a lively crowd. The margaritas were ok but not anything to brag about. I'd return but more for fun than for the actual restaurant experience. more
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not too special but worth a try 8/19/2006

audreyjl Provided by Partner
We went here at 10 on a saturday for dinner, not the smartest plan since by that time it seems to be a much better bar scene than restaurant atmosphere. There was no hostess to take us to the dining room because she was too busy having drinks at the bar and flirting with guys but we were able to track down a waiter to ask for some menus. Besides the lack of service in the beginning the rest was fine. Good chips and nice spicy salsa. The margaritas were good, not the best but ok. The good was also good. Our waiter, though exhausted and overworked did his best to accomodate us and was friendly. I'd go back here, but I'd choose a better time frame if it's food I'm coming for instead of the bar. Pros: chips n salsa Cons: bad hostess more
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not too special but worth a try 8/19/2006

We went here at 10 on a saturday for dinner, not the smartest plan since by that time it seems to be a much better bar scene than restaurant atmosphere. There was no hostess to take us to the dining room because she was too busy having drinks at the bar and flirting with guys but we were able to track down a waiter to ask for some menus. Besides the lack of service in the beginning the rest was fine. Good chips and nice spicy salsa. The margaritas were good, not the best but ok. The good was also good. Our waiter, though exhausted and overworked did his best to accomodate us and was friendly. I'd go back here, but I'd choose a better time frame if it's food I'm coming for instead of the bar. Pros: chips n salsa Cons: bad hostess more
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Go early 6/24/2006

I think the food here is pretty good. I don't think it's very authentic, but it was tasty. I also liked the chips and salsa. And if you are looking for a stiff drink, this place is for you. It turns into a night spot on Fri and Sat nights. Not sure what that is all about, but I do like the enchaladas! Pros: Food, stiff margs Cons: parking more
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Go early 6/24/2006

lisadhop Provided by Partner
I think the food here is pretty good. I don't think it's very authentic, but it was tasty. I also liked the chips and salsa. And if you are looking for a stiff drink, this place is for you. It turns into a night spot on Fri and Sat nights. Not sure what that is all about, but I do like the enchaladas! Service can be a challange. Pros: Food, stiff margs Cons: parking more
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Packed on Saturday nights 6/13/2006

candyisprecious Provided by Partner
I went on a Saturday night for my birthday. My reservation was for 8 and my group was not seated until about 8:45. The hostess said that she did not have my reservation. That was annoying to have to wait so long to be seated WITH a reservation. The place is loud, so one of my guests had to wait by the hostess station to hear my name called. The food was good, margaritas were good, and service was good. We told the waitstaff it was my birthday, and they brought a sombrero for me to wear and sang to me. I'm not easily embarrassed, so I loved that! Bottom line is this: I would eat there again, but I'm not in a hurry to go back. Pros: festive atmosphere Cons: long wait to sit more
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Packed on Saturday nights 6/13/2006

I went on a Saturday night for my birthday. My reservation was for 8 and my group was not seated until about 8:45. The hostess said that she did not have my reservation. That was annoying to have to wait so long to be seated WITH a reservation. The place is loud, so one of my guests had to wait by the hostess station to hear my name called. The food was good, margaritas were good, and service was good. We told the waitstaff it was my birthday, and they brought a sombrero for me to wear and sang to me. I'm not easily embarrassed, so I loved that! Bottom line is this: I would eat there again, but I'm not in a hurry to go back. Pros: festive atmosphere Cons: long wait to sit more
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Great for After Work Drinks 9/7/2005

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La Barca has a great bar area with pitchers of fabulous margaritas, making for a really fun place to meet up with friends or co-workers. Ho... more
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Great Mexican food in the Marina 5/22/2005

calbrklychica Provided by Partner
Besides being a great place to meet up with friends for Margaritas and Tequila on a Saturday night, La Barca is an awesome place to chow down on your Mexican favs. I have been to La Barca several times and have always had a great experience. Whether celebrating the weekend or a special occasion, the staff is always accomodating and friendly, plus the service is speedy (along with the food). The bands are entertaining and keep the crowd dancing. I enjoy both aspects of La Barca, the bar and the restaurant, and those are what make your experiences unique each visit. Definitely recommend their margaritas and salsa for all city residents (not just Marina folk). The prices are average. Pros: food, atmosphere, service more
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Great Mexican food in the Marina 5/22/2005

Besides being a great place to meet up with friends for Margaritas and Tequila on a Saturday night, La Barca is an awesome place to chow down on your Mexican favs. I have been to La Barca several times and have always had a great experience. Whether celebrating the weekend or a special occasion, the staff is always accomodating and friendly, plus the service is speedy (along with the food). The bands are entertaining and keep the crowd dancing. I enjoy both aspects of La Barca, the bar and the restaurant, and those are what make your experiences unique each visit. Definitely recommend their margaritas and salsa for all city residents (not just Marina folk). The prices are average. Pros: food, atmosphere, service more
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Popular is as popular does 8/15/2004

People go to La Barca just because they are told that ""people go to La Barca"". We had the worst service there! We ordered our pitcher of margaritas while we waited in the overcrowded bar. The pitcher did not arrive until after we had been seated at the table and even then it was disgusting! The waiter was inattentive and rude... and how many times can ""Happy Birthday"" be sung over the period of one hour? Although the food was decent, you're much better off in the de-gentrified areas of the Mission where the family owned restaurants make strong drinks and authentic grub: minus the shrieking 21 year olds. Pros: nice sized portions, very roomy Cons: , ambience, drinks more
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  • In Short
    With its makeshift awnings, wrought-iron fixtures and stone fountain, the large dining room has the feel of an old Mexican movie set. Marina singles dominate the crowd,...

  • 4/20/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Monday To Sunday From 04:30 PM To 02:00 AM
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: North, Marina
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