Otra

FOOD:
Everything was so flavorful. The hubby announced that this is his new favorite upscale Mexican place in SF!
* Mussels with Chorizo: The mussels were so fluffy and the broth was delicious my hubby drank it up
* Charred Cabbage: we got this just so we could say we ate vegetables and it was a delightful surprise!
* Birria Tacos: Grilled with crispy cheese. I might have to say this is one of the best tacos I've ever eaten. Just a heads up that they're on the small side.
* Pozole: Perfect flavor and spice

SERVICE:
Excellent! Everyone we interacted with was very pleasant, and they were attentive and available.

AMBIANCE:
We sat indoors. There are a ton of nice design details that sparked convo about how we'd like to level up some things about our own design/decor choices.

TIPS:
* Using the Yelp waitlist for this spot worked well for us
* If you're up for a short jaunt, we recommend pairing your meal here with a visit to the Harvey Milk Photo Center (a 5 min walk away). The SFMTA photo archive spanning 120 years is currently on display until 2/3/24 and is definitely worth a visit if you are into history, photography, and/or public transit!

Really warm and welcoming service and a mule kick of a great margarita, what's not to like?

We enjoyed all the plates especially the pozole Roja and Baja fish tacos, both dishes so flavorful ($18/$16).

I thought the prices were a little steep for two small street tacos and also the two chocolate chip cookie dessert. They were both very good - but priced too high ($8 for two cookies?)

Buttermilk churros with a dark chocolate sauce were dreamy. Definitely order those to split, delicious.

Great decor, you could spend time meditating on the beautiful, fluttery ceiling in a gorgeous color of ocean blue.

Stumbled here at 8 pm on a Friday night and got seated immediately. The sea/forest/nature theme was interesting. Although seating was quick, getting the food wasn't. It took maybe 30 minutes for some tacos.

Got the charred cabbage and it was definitely good! But then I kept eating and the sourness of it got to be a bit too much towards the end. We also got the beef and mushroom tacos. While they were both decent, I honestly enjoy street tacos more. Both lacked texture and depth of flavor! The redeemable quality of them were the tortilla themselves, as they were soft and kept the whole taco together.

Although the meal was alright, I don't think I'd be coming back.

Came here with two other people and we were seated pretty quickly (it was around 6pm).

Ordered the Frijolitos con Chips to start and it was enough as an appetizer to share between 3 people. We each ordered different tacos--I ordered the Baja Style Fish Tacos and then added the "Quesabirria" Style Tacos later on. I'm partial to a corn tortilla so I really enjoyed that flavor with the protein and toppings together.

Also ended up ordering the spicy brussel sprouts since we were still feeling a bit hungry. The brussel sprouts definitely weren't too spicy and it was actually more sour due to the acid they used (lime? Lemon?) to brighten the dish.

The food was really good though for some things I think they leaned heavy on the salt but other than that it was great. Our server was really nice and the decor really fit the neighborhood tacos restaurant theme. There was also a portable heater placed near our table since we were closest to the door.

The only thing I will say that gave me a slight shock was the price and the amount of food that goes with it. But I just take it to be a part of the SF upcharge nowadays.

Otra is one of my favorite places in the bay! This is my third or fourth time going here and my go-to is always the roasted sweet potato tacos!!! Please try these, they are delicious! When it comes tacos, I'm usually an al pastor or carne asada girly myself but these are SO good, the cashew crema is amazing

This time, we also tried the roasted mushroom tacos which were so yummy and had a very unique flavor along with the conchas borrachas (but without chorizo).

The design inside is beautiful, prior to this I typically sit at their outdoor area in the front but it was raining.

The servers are always so friendly and kind, and the food comes out pretty quickly! We've been here twice with plans right after and made it right on time.

Otra takes classic Mexican flavors and adds its own touch to create some really interesting dishes. They have mushroom tacos that have such a great flavor that even meat eaters would want over other options.

I usually get the fish tacos which come very crispy and juicy. Their servings are medium sized but I tend to leave pretty full.

Nice brunch! Loved the margaritas and sweet potato tacos. Salsa has a great bite. Friendly service and chill vibe.

Came here on a Saturday with no reservation and got seated immediately!

Good:
- Charred lettuce was amazing! What a cool dish, it had cool texture too.
- The mushroom tacos were surprisingly good and flavorful!
- nice dimly lit place great for catch-ups
- Food came fast

Bad:
- I thought the cod tostada had very little flavor and was expensive so not worth

Overall worth trying out!

food was great, large portions! Mushroom tacos were delicious and flavorful, it was one of my favs! Beef taco was packed with juicy and tender meat. Cabbage was flavorful and perfectly cooked with a bit of char flavor. We definitely over ordered but everything was delicious and great quality. The vibe inside is loud like a bar and we sat at the bar, but that was no problem. It's great for a bite and a drink!

This place is right next to Danny Coyle's where I come in for morning soccer games over weekends and I finally gave into the temptation to try Otra as I was heading out on a Saturday afternoon.

Amazing mushroom tacos! Loaded with mushrooms. The huge variety of fillings in the taxi gave it such an amazing flavor. It is sorta spicy in itself, but if you're a spice lover, ask them for their spicy sauce on the side. It makes it even better. I'd definitely rate this dish 5/5. The only downer for me was that there were only two tacos for $14, and that seemed a tad pricy despite the inflation, the location in SF, and the quality of the food. I wish there was one more taco. Maybe it's the right price and I probably didn't get the right feel of the ambiance since I came in at 11:30 AM by myself. The restaurant was fairly empty and there were less than 5 people.

The lady who took my order was very friendly! I was confused if I should get another plate of tacos (sweet potato) but I didn't want to spend over $30 for a brunch meal by myself. I will definitely be back once again after another soccer game, because I want to try some of their other dishes.

I rate the place 4.5/5, but I couldn't round off to 5 because of the portions for a $20 meal with tip. :(