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Mochica

Peruvian Restaurant$$$$
Potrero Hill, San Francisco
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    Georgeann G.
    "Their traditional ceviche mixto is the best ceviche"(9 Tips)
    Dimitri N.
    "Use Allset on iPhone or Android."(2 Tips)
    Cora L.
    "Must try the pisco sour and the beets salad!"(7 Tips)
    Jacy L.
    "Peruvian cocktails..."(4 Tips)
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  • Reserve
    ReserveJuly 6, 2016
    A bustling Peruvian eatery, Mochica serves up several tasty ceviche combinations including mixed seafood with mussels, clams and shrimp tossed in lime juice, and ahi tuna with toasted nori. Read more
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    Melissa WJune 11, 2016
    Ceviche, pan con salmon. The spicy is pretty spicy. They have $20 pitchers of mimosas. Don't sit under the skylight if you can help it; you'll be sweating by the time you finish.
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    Georgeann GAugust 20, 2017
    Their traditional ceviche mixto is the best ceviche (actually one of the best fish dishes) I've ever had! I want to try the others but I'll have a hard time not ordering this every time.
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    Melon LAugust 7, 2015
    Happy hour from 5-7pm Tuesday-Friday. Their Pisco Sour is delicious and strong, but their sangria is an underrated star. Order the ceviche from the happy hour menu too.
  • Best of
    Best ofOctober 17, 2014
    Head to the newly re-opened Mochica for dinner tonight. After being closed for a few months, this Peruvian place is back with a bang in Potrero Hill. Their cocktail menu looks tasty too. Read more
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    Tristan TranMay 23, 2015
    We shared several dishes and they were all amazingly good! Totally recommend this restaurant for the great service and food.
  • Artemis L.
    Artemis LunaJanuary 16, 2022
    My wife is Peruvian… and the food is Peruvian adjacent. Okay, at best. Missing the seasoning and flavors which made Peru famous for its cuisine.
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    Joel AntipuestoDecember 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything was yummy. Loved the lomo saltado, costillita de chancho, cebiche, and chicharrones. Oh, and the cocktails!
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    Bryan HoffpauirJanuary 4, 2017
    You must try the Chaufa Pork Belly - it's a large portion but your tummy & taste buds will be happy you did 😌
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    sohailAugust 4, 2017
    The food and drinks were great! Empanadas, chicken and churros.However the service was super slow. Our server came by and said our food was coming numerous times and it never did. Killed our vibe
  • Reserve
    ReserveFebruary 10, 2016
    The Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta is light yet luscious, served over fresh berries and passion fruit sauce. Read more
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    Artemis LunaJanuary 16, 2022
    Additionally: I was charged $13 for a side of Yucca, 6 pieces. The breakfast omelette was $17. I feel ripped off by the server who offered an overpriced “side” and by the restaurant for that price.
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    Dimitri NikulinSeptember 22, 2015
    From Cebiche Pescado to Seafood Paella — you can now enjoy your sit-down lunch at Mochica served on your time. Use Allset on iPhone or Android. Read more
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    Ron GonzalezMay 3, 2016
    The drinks! The blue potato chips! The roasted chicken! The ceviche!
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    AnnaSeptember 30, 2015
    Try Portero Scramble, it's delicious! A big bonus – they will serve your lunch on your time if you order with the Allset app.
  • Lucille F.heart icon on user image
    Lucille FisherJune 16, 2017
    Ceviche, calamari and the Peruvian rice dishes! Tasty!
  • Jacy L.heart icon on user image
    Jacy LiAugust 23, 2016
    Everything's good. I loved the pork shoulder, the fried scallops, the Peruvian cocktails...
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    elisaMarch 27, 2016
    For my veg peeps: mac&cheese without the bacon + tequeños= cheese heaven 🙌🏽
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    Ogi KavazovicJuly 30, 2019
    The chicken empanada was truly superb... everything else was nice, no complaints, but get the empanada, trust me :)
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    Yaron Zakai-OrMarch 11, 2015
    Fresh, unique and just very good food. They even serve a good espresso!
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    FredFebruary 27, 2016
    Try the lomo saltado, it's delicious
  • Tom L.heart icon on user image
    Tom LianzaSeptember 17, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    I always get the half chicken. It's incredibly flavorful.
  • Benjy W.heart icon on user image
    Benjy WeinbergerJuly 18, 2020
    Everything is great, but the empanadas are standouts.
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    JonesAugust 29, 2016
    Ensalada chola good , plantain chips not good, ribs ok, lomo Saltado ok, ceviche was amazing
  • Jennifer Y.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer YipFebruary 9, 2016
    The chorizo stuffed calamari has amazing flavors!!!!
  • Roy S.
    Roy ScopazziSeptember 15, 2017
    The one thing that stood out is that I don't really like tomatoes, but the way they spice their's put a tear to my eye.
  • Brian B.heart icon on user image
    Brian BulkowskiFebruary 22, 2015
    churros, pisco sour, spare ribs. this plane is under appreciated!
  • Cora L.heart icon on user image
    Cora LamJune 18, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Must try the pisco sour and the beets salad!
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    Rachel DavisNovember 8, 2014
    Corazon skewers, lamb with fava beans, fried oysters.
  • O L.heart icon on user image
    O LNovember 10, 2019
    A little pricey. Try the pisco sours though!
  • Kerry S.heart icon on user image
    Kerry SnyderFebruary 22, 2015
    Two words, one mouth: Ceviche Sampler
  • Max K.heart icon on user image
    Max KDecember 24, 2015
    This place puts Limón to shame. Great chicken.
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    elisaMarch 4, 2016
    Mac and cheezzzzz
  • Brian B.heart icon on user image
    Brian BilboJuly 4, 2018
    The pisco sour was good
  • Erik W.heart icon on user image
    Erik WeberFebruary 21, 2015
    Yucca fries with huancaina does not come with huancaina sauce. And when you ask for some, they charge you an extra dollar for it.
  • Angela Z.heart icon on user image
    Angela Z.January 13, 2018
    Food is hit or miss, very very loud! Have to shout to the person sitting across from you.
  • Bhavya T.heart icon on user image
    Bhavya ThyagarajanJuly 19, 2015
    Pisco sour and paella!
  • Shinaheart icon on user image
    ShinaJuly 5, 2018
    Yucca fries!!
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    SammieMarch 20, 2015
    Yuri's Pisco Sour!
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