More information on Cha Cha Cha
This is one of my all-time favorite places to get festive, but it's not for everybody. Cha Cha Cha is not a meal, it's an experience. Put your name on the mile-long list, crowd into the minuscule bar, and sip sangria while you wait (try not to spill when you get bumped by all the young, attractive patrons who are also waiting). When you do finally get seated (it usually takes at least an hour), you'll dine in a loud -- and I mean loud -- dining room with SanterÃa altars, banana trees, and plastic tropical tablecloths. The best thing to do is order from the tapas menu and share the dishes family-style. Fried calamari, fried new potatoes, Cajun shrimp, and mussels in saffron broth are all bursting with flavor and accompanied by rich, luscious sauces -- whatever you choose, you can't go wrong. This is the kind of place where you take friends in a partying mood, let your hair down, and make an evening of it. If you want all the flavor without the festivities, come during lunch. Their second, larger location, in the Mission District, at 2327 Mission St., between 19th and 20th streets (tel. 415/648-0504), is open for dinner only and has a full bar specializing in mojitos. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
Price
Tapas $5-$9, main courses $12-$15,ICredit Cards Accepted
MC, VReservations
Reservations not accepted
Directions
Bus: 6, 7, or 71. Streetcar: N
Area
At Shrader St
Hours
Daily 11:30am-4pm; Sun-Thurs 5-11pm; Fri-Sat 5-11:30pm
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