Artesano - Peruvian Fusion

Came here on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch with no wait! Good: - The best lomo saltado I've ever had - so much flavor and huge portion sizes - it looked simple but packs such a punch - The samosas here were also great and crunchy - The matcha latter here was really good too - not too sweet Bad: - Takes a while for the food to come out - Pretty casual service place, it's in the same place as Plant Cafe so hard to find Overall this place was a great casual lunch spot!

There's no table service, you ordered first and later they deliver your food to your table. Love the decor. Food is delicious. The portion is big. Just randomly walked by and decided to try it.

Nice staff but the food is underwhelming. They have Happy hour most day 2-5:30pm. 2 for 1 wine $6 is a pretty solid deal

Good food, good service. Nothing out of the ordinary, but nothing special either. A solid restaurant with an interesting decor of the venue.

Best for happy hour, but need to go early because it ends at 5:30. The food was ok, but pricey if not ordering from the happy hour menu. Plantains come with most dishes and that was the best part.

First time trying Peruvian food, it was is okay, seems little pricey. I don’t know if it’s normal for Peruvian to be little salty but, it was little bit salty for my taste . Mango drinks is nice.

I would highly recommend this place for its superior food quality and excellent service. I went there for lunch and had a great mix of greens with an amazing steak, very well seasoned. The atmosphere is very casual and I was very well treated from beginning to end! Unfortunately I do not live in the area, but if I'm ever there again that'll certainly be my food choice!

A lot of options to eat, good vibe and outdoor seating. Good spot to check out

Delicious fresh food. Always great tasting and high quality. Cool vibes on the back deck in the dogpatch! Definitely try the queso empanadas and Lomo Saltado...best I ever had!

FOOD albóndigas meatballs were good. They give you a lot of sauce to go with the meatballs. I wish the plantains were in a separate container otherwise they get soggy and don't stay as sweet. However it all was yummy! INSIDE is shared with a plant based restaurant. Walk in and order from the counter on the left. They have indoor and some outdoor seating in the back with free WiFi internet. I saw people with their laptops working and eating. They were playing good Latin salsa music. I would come back here.

My favorite lunch spot! When I first found this place I used to eat here once a week! I've tried just about everything but my go-to dishes are the Shrimp Anticuchos and the empanadas. I love that you can mix and match the empanadas and I also love that the food is consistent. It has the same delicious flavor every time. The staff here is so nice and welcoming and the ambiance is so relaxing. On a side note, I've also bought three plants from here and they are literally thriving.

The good points are about the service and the food itself. Everybody is super friendly and accommodating, and the wine pours are fantastic. Opt for the Malbec from Argentina and the Cabernet from California if you drink wine. We started with the amazing empanadas. I got the chicken flavored and the beef flavored. The chicken flavor was divine with the yellow Peruvian sauce. It's always such a delight to have that sauce. I ended up with the Lomo Saltado, one of the best Lomo Saltado's I've ever had. The meat was cooked perfectly, and the peppers and onions were delicious with the soy sauce glaze and rice. My husband got the Chancho Braseado, a Cuban-style dish with corn and beans. It was really good! First time I've had it. Be forewarned that this place is pricy! I don't think it deserves five stars because while the food is excellent, they need to develop a better ambiance than just a coffee shop by day with couches and light wooden tables by night. I understand it's in the Plant coffee shop, but they need to upgrade their furniture for fine dining; everything looks like mismatched Ikea. We will be back for sure, but I hope the prices go down or the furniture is upgraded.

Came here on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch with no wait! Good: - The best lomo saltado I've ever had - so much flavor and huge portion sizes - it looked simple but packs such a punch - The samosas here were also great and crunchy - The matcha latter here was really good too - not too sweet Bad: - Takes a while for the food to come out - Pretty casual service place, it's in the same place as Plant Cafe so hard to find Overall this place was a great casual lunch spot!

My son and I stopped by on our way to a Warriors game. We actually walked past this place because we only saw a sign for Plant Cafe, they share a building. The place is clean and spacious. We went to the cashier and placed our order. I had the Veggie Estofado (v, GF) Rich Peruvian-style stew of green beans, brocolli, yams and gold potatoes, topped with fresh bell pepper, red onions and Peruvian corn, served with sofrito black beans and Brazilian rice. My son had Chancho Braseado Tender Cuban-style braised pork shoulder, finished on the grill with tangy caramelized onions; served with Peruvian tacu tacu (seared rice and beans), grilled corn on the cob and organic mixed greens. We also ordered Pao De Quejo (GF) House-made toasted cheese popovers, crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside, absolutely delicious and baked fresh in 15 minutes. My son enjoyed his Chancho plate and although Veggie Estofado was tasty, it was served lukewarm, disappointing. My black beans were unseasoned, but they did offer me salt and pepper. I did not use either, thinking it would be seasoned. The Pao De Quejo were uniquely tasty, my son nailed it, he said they tasted like fresh baked cheez its.

We get takeout from this place aaalll the times! I have to say I never have dined there so I don't know anything about service or ambiance, but food here is really good. I have a sensitive gi and I always feel great after eating their food! It's definitely Healthy! I love their paella, steak sandwiches, lomo saltado and one of my favorite thing here is their crispy plantains, unfortunately they took it off the menu and they should bring it back lol overally great food!

I was in the mood for bread pudding and bread pudding only so I came across this place but never again. That was literally thee worst bread pudding, I've ever had. It was extremely dry and tasted stale. I immediately spit it out and threw it away. What's even worst.. I bought 2 before ever trying this place. Damn.. presentation was nice though.

Ordered a cubano with a side of slaw. The pulled pork had very little flavor. The pickles were just cucumbers that might have walked past vinegar but declined to partake. The mustard was yellowish, but tasted like mayo. The bread was warm I guess but not toasted let alone pressed and grilled. The ham and Swiss were inoffensive. The slaw was nearly flavorless--no salt, no acid, just cabbage and other rough chopped veggies with some heat on it. Cashier was very nice. 17 bucks plus tip (plus "upgrade" for the slaw).

This place had good reviews and a dietary needs-friendly menu so we thought we'd give the takeout a try. Don't waste your time or money. The pao were some of the densest and driest I've had - not at all chewy and delightful, the food generally was overseasoned, the vegetarian stew was overcooked and mushy, and then to top it off there was a generous amount of mold in the tres leches cake. It's clearly not stored properly and was kept for longer than it should have been. It's not just a quality issue, it's a safety issue. Eat somewhere else.

Artesano, along 3rd Street (a bit south of THe Chase Center) in the Dogpatch neighborhood, is co-located with The Plant Cafe. Parking is tough along this corridor but that's the way it goes. They describe themselves as Brazilian/Latin cuisine. When I realized Artesano had Peruvian fare - game on! There is sunny, bright seating inside and outside but it looks looks like they do takeout very well. Ed helped me with my Lomo Saltado order and was very nice and answered all my questions. Ordered takeout of Lomo Saltado w/steak strips. Traditional stir fry with red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, soy sauce and house-made papas fritas; served with a side of Brazilian rice (Make with gluten-free soy sauce for $1.50). I liked it though it seems a tad dry but the flavors were all there and not overly salty. Rice freshly steamed was a good accompaniment to the stir fried Lomo Saltado. They also offer Lomo Saltado options like chicken, wild shrimp, combo steak/shrimp and tofu. The tofu Lomo Saltado is a great meatless option. So excited about finding Lomo Saltado that I forgot to order the ceviche. Peruvian ceviche is a must order for me with the fresh seafood and it's usually house marinated served with plantain or tortilla chips. They do options of red snapper, Wild shrimp, micro or all three. Will definitely remember to order this next time! Artesano has an extensive Latin menu I will be back to try!

Perfect brunch spot in Dogpatch to enjoy the sun in San Francisco! O R D E R E D · Lomo Saltado · Red Snapper Ceviche · Empanadas [chicken and cheese] · Pao De Quejo · Yucca Fries · Fried Plantain Chips · Mango Orange Agua Fresca [OH MY GOD - THE BEST!] V E R D I C T You can't go wrong with anything here, everything from the minute you walk-in to the minute your food arrives is so colorful and vibrant! I love their outdoor patio area - perfect to catch some vitamin-d and if it's too sunny, they have umbrellas for some shade. I literally wanted to order everything from their menu because Peruvian food is one of my favorites, but since it was lunch time, I didn't want to go overboard so I ordered the following listed above. We can drink their mango orange all day long! It was so refreshing and flavorful and now I want another one just thinking about it. The lomo is so tender and its the staple item at any Peruvian restaurant so I had to order it to try for myself. I can never say no to ceviche, esp the red snapper as I'm a bigger fan of white fish. The appetizers and sides all hit the spot. Their menu introduces flavorful vegetarian dishes and most items on the menu are GLUTEN-FREE. Parking on the weekend is pretty easy and convenient right on the main street, you can even walk here if it's sunny enough. It's so close to the Warriors Chase Center / Mission Bay, just 1/2 mile south.

Came here for the second time for a casual dinner after school toddler pickup. We sat outside in their pretty spacious area back area. It's super easy and casual, and I love how there's many options since the space is shared with Plant. The casualness of the dining experience is perfect for us since we usually have our toddler and newborn in tow. The menu has many great options; we enjoyed the chicken, pork belly, paella and Mac n cheese. All were excellent. We were especially surprised by how tasty the truffle Mac n cheese was and the paella was so very flavorful - one of the best we've had in the states. The sangria was also delicious and was a generous pitcher. The waitress overheard that our toddler had celebrated her upcoming birthday at school that day with cupcakes - towards the end of dinner, the waitress came and asked me if it was OK that they bring out a slice of tres leches on the house for her. It was a sweet gesture and very kind. They brought out a slice with a little candle and sang happy birthday to her. Very thoughtful and sweet! Overall a great dining experience and lovely meal, with delicious Peruvian food. Would recommend and will come again!

I ate here a while ago. The food was good and the space was comfortable. Would eat here again.

Tried this Peruvian spot and really enjoyed our meals!!! The prices are pretty fair (some more fair than others LOL). For example, the Pollo Sandwich (which was delicious!! such juicy chicken and great slaw) was the same price as the artesano salad (which was good but came with no main protein). You can add protein to the salad but it brings the total to over $20 which makes it not worth it. You're better off getting salad at a salad spot or ordering something else on the menu. The Lomo Saltado was delicious!! The meat was so tender and juicy. The plate overall can get kind of salty but it tasted similar to what I had in Peru. We all had an amazing experience here!! Don't forget to use the yelp check in for a discount Will def come here again!

Pretty good Cuban food. Got the chicken sandwich and Mac n cheese. The chicken sandwich had coleslaw in it and a well cooked egg. Very flavorful, though the chicken itself was slightly overcooked and a bit dry. The Mac n cheese tasted like it had some truffle oil in it. The pasta was well cooked and really good. You order at the front and sit down. Will be back.

** The following review reflects my delivery experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. ** I know I've seen this Brazilian spot in the shopping center on California in Laurel Heights and was meaning to try it. My flimsy excuse was that I associate Brazilian cuisine with a whole lotta meat rotating on a spit, which I know was not a fair observation, but hey, I have to live with my global culinary ignorance. It's just that I had no idea it would take a pandemic to provide me with the impetus, but maybe that was a blessing in disguise. That's because I feel like I could now come here with a palpable sense of confidence that I'll get a good meal here now that I've had their food delivered to my home. I went for two dishes that showed off their elan. The first was the $13.99 Chopped Salad, a hearty mix of organic greens, romaine, cherry tomatoes, an avocado half, corn, black beans, red onions, and for Latin-style crunch, plantain chips, with ranch dressing on the side (photo: https://bit.ly/3nYQBst). Just what I wanted with the tropical backbeat in full check. For my entree, I ordered the $16.99 Chicken Artesano, a couple of meaty chicken thighs marinated in garlic and oregano accompanied by sofrito black beans and organic red quinoa (photo: https://bit.ly/2X8blSR). It was true comfort food, and a nice surprise was the organic green salad with house vinaigrette that came with the chicken (photo: https://bit.ly/34WKygn). That was quite a bit of food, but what I really appreciated was the flexibility of healthy options. FOOD - 4 stars...salad and chicken served in healthy, hearty portions AMBIANCE - n/a...probably nice in their space but for now, just delivery for me SERVICE - 4 stars...liked the way they packaged the food, and it was on time TOTAL - 4 stars...Brazilian food is more than a lotta meat RELATED - Interested in Latin food? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2Qk6Hg5

Just realized this review is old and needed a quick update. Raising the rating to 4 stars (long overdue). We stop in at Artesano about once a month or so. The food improved from my earlier visits 6 years ago and the black bean soup is pretty darn tasty. The staff has dealt with the Covid restrictions pretty well and they have a nice little parklet out front. For the past 18 months we have usually picked up food (and sometimes drinks) to go - though dined in once and dined in the parklet another time. The food is a touch better consumed there than take-away - some of the dishes are certainly better fresh from the kitchen. The chicken, steak, soups, salads, and empanadas travel quite well - the sandwiches not quite as well and are a little better for dine-in. We have ordered the chicken family meal a couple of times - it is a solid amount of food for the price. Not necessarily a "bargain" but reasonable value. It seems to have changed in format a few times - from a half chicken to thighs, but still tasty. The Sangria makes a nice take-home drink to go with the food. It's not quite as good as the sangria from Taqueria Los Mayas on Clement, but still tasty and a bit less expensive. Enjoy.

The ambiance is pretty unremarkable at Artesano but this worked well for me and my husband on this particular evening because we were dressed very scrubby. We had big plans to go have dinner at Wooly Pig but Wooly Pig was "surprisingly" closed for the long weekend. Anyway, I'm surprised this place doesn't have a higher rating. I have been to several Peruvian restaurants in SF and the food here is the best. The food is exceptional. We got the yucca fries (crispy with delicious aji amarillo sauce), churrasco criollo (served with this incredible rice and bean mixture), and salmon a lo macho (so much delicious seafood!!!). Literally every single bite was exceptional. Service was excellent and so friendly. They gave us an extra super hot Mexican hot sauce which we loved!

Artesano is one of my husband's favorite eateries. He introduced it to me by way of the unpulled pork a few years ago. Since then, we have dined there numerous times. Recently, we tried to dine al fresco here after running errands nearby. But we ended up eating the meals back at home because it was a lot more comfortable. We ordered the unpulled pork and the chicken skewers. While I really liked the unpulled pork dish in the past, this time, I found the chicken skewers to be more of my current taste due to the delicious flavors and yummy accompaniments like the plantains and pickled slaw. We have also ordered the Cubano sandwich many times before, always delicious.

Before attending a concert at the Chase center, we checked out the YELP App and were pleasantly surprised to find a Latin/Peruvian restaurant nearby. The shop front was a little confusing and seemed like two businesses combined. One side was The Plant and the other side was Artesano where the cooking was done. From the outside you will see The Plant and then in the window was a small sign with Artesano. The staff were friendly and attentive. We ordered the Mixto Cerivche and it was so beautifully presented $21. Lots of flavor and textures with 2 types of corn and what tasted like sweet potato with wild shrimp and red snapper. We also ordered the popular Lomo Saltado, high heat stir fry of beef strips, bell peppers and onions, served with rice $23. The fried plantain was delicious, light and crispy and served with aioli or mango sauce. Overall the food was delicious and about 15-20 minute walk from Chase center. Tip - Check in with the YELP App and save 10% off your bill.

Yum!!! We really enjoyed our Chilaquiles Verdes and oat milk late from Artesano. We went here needing a little fuel around 11am and ordered, sat, and got our food within 10 mins. The chilaquiles were delicious (loved the salsa verde) and we enjoyed the massive oat latte as well. Very glad to have found this spot close by for a great brunch option! We will be back. PS the little back patio is sunny and lovely!

Cute little restaurant hidden in the dog patch. The food was ok but the service was amazing.

Finding a dog friendly place to have a bite with a friend, Artesano popped up as a recommendation. Fantastic customer service, even though order is placed at the counter a host is always near. Ordered the Carne Asada sandwich and pao de Qeijo both were delicious. Would definitely come back for the food and casual dining.

We came here because it was close to my friend's work. The food was good and the staff was nice. Initially I was confused at their system of ordering and paying first before being served, because I thought this was a sit down restaurant? Shrugged and just took a pic of the menu for my friends so we can all order and eat at the same time. Before everyone arrived, one of my friends magically appeared with a glass of wine in his hands. I was like, "Dude, you're drinking on a work day?" He responded with "Hey, it's free wine! You get a glass after you check in!" My friend's response prompted me to also check in...nope, no pop up for free wine appeared on my screen. "Is that really for free?" I questioned him. "Yes! I got it for free after checking in!" He insisted. I shrugged and walked over to the front to get my free wine too... Apparently one free glass of wine for one transaction over $15. Since our table just did one transaction, we only got that one glass of wine! LOL If you're planning on eating here and spending some $$, order individually so you get some free booze. We got three orders of the lomo saltado, one paella and one albondigas...with a complementary glass of wine. Everyone loved the Lomos and I enjoyed my meatballs aka albondigas. My other friend ate all of her paella as well, so hopefully she enjoyed that too! I'll be back.

I love the comfy feeling of the inside of the restaurant and the outside sitting area because of the beautiful plants. I find it interesting that the space has two or three restaurants inside to order. This was my first time trying the Lomo Saltado and it was so good. The Inca Cola was fun to try and would definitely come back to try other dishes.

Ordered a Lomo Saltado ($20) for lunch at the restaurant, and it came out so fast! The meat / fries / onions / tomatoes / rice ratio was perfect. At some places up in SF they give you like 3 pieces of meat over an infinite bed of french fries. I asked for some chimichurri on the side, and I practically licked my plate clean. Would definitely come back to try the rest of their menu! Parking was also really easy, there are a ton of metered spots in front of the place.

3.5 stars There were many tables available at around 5 PM on a Saturday night. We sat at a booth near the entrance. The hostess was really nice. I love Peruvian food, so I was excited to try this place. We ordered the beef empanadas, chicken skewers, lomo saltado, and had plantain chips to go. The beef empanadas and chicken skewers came out first. They were good, but not worth getting again. They each cost $9 and I don't think it was enough food for $9. I did like the plantains that came with the chicken skewers. The chicken skewers were kind of dry and slightly burnt. The empanadas were okay, but not much to it. The lomo saltado was delicious! It was a pretty good portion size for $18, when other places charge it for more. I would definitely get this again! The plantain chips were good and the sauces they give with them were interesting. The mango salsa was interesting. It seems like they make the sauces themselves. Anyways, I would come back for their entrees and skip the appetizers.

After posting a photo of my Chicken Artesano with a tagline mentioning its blandness a fellow yelper familiar with the restaurant and the area remarked "the curse of Laurel Village". Though Artesano bills itself as "Latin American Comfort Food" not all of us find bland food comforting. My personal idea of Latin American comfort food happens to involve a boatload of salsa and peppers. So Artesano and I have a different view of comfort and though their offerings are attractive, they're too bland for my taste. Chicken Artesano required a heap of hot sauce to be interesting and, if it hadn't been so pricey ($15) to begin with, I'd have purchased fresh salsa to top it as opposed to the bottled tabletop stuff. Artesano is a place I'd not set out to eat at but might wind up at by default. The menu is large, the environment casual (order at counter) but pleasant, and the food isn't bad, it's just not satisfying to my taste buds. I know people who love comfort food and can't handle the spicy stuff; if you're one of them this might be for you.

My dentist is right across from this place so I've walked by it a couple times pre-COVID. Never thought to try it because I cook my own lomo or aji 'cause I'm cheap and these sort of restaurants tend to be out of my budget. Fast forward a year and we're in the 2nd (or 3rd? Extended?) stage of our lockdown. I'm hard craving some home cooked food and would die for a rotisserie chicken. I thought I was being smart by not adding a Costco chicken to my cart since I never, ever finish it. But here I was in desperate need for some perfectly moist, tender bird. After scouring DoorDash and Yelp I find Artesano and remember seeing them from the dentist's window. What I didn't remember was that they offered rotisserie chicken. I think this is a new thing, they must have just got roaster, and their 1/2 chicken family meal seemed very tempting. So of course I ordered it. They also have a full chicken meal but I ordered the 1/2, knowing my limitations. It came with rice, beans, and a choice of your side (opted for the roasted veggies). Also a fresh spring salad with balsamic vinaigrette. The best part were the two chocolate chip cookies, which my husband said were the best he ever had (but he says that every time he tries a new cookie so idk). Everything was fresh, the chicken was tender and juicy, and even the rice and beans were well seasoned and cooked with care. I especially loved the mild huancaina sauce (hey! Do you guys sell bottles of these because I WILL BUY THEM). Anyways, pictures speak louder than words. This was a very affordable, very filling meal that lasted this couple two nights + some. I can't wait to order it again!

This spot is so AMAZING, it's rare to come by a restaurant that has good food and service they have both!! I ordered a mango and orange agua fresca, the churrasco steak with a side of French fries, truffle Mac n cheese, and to top it off a bread pudding! You would have to try it yourself you will not regret it one bit! So flavorful will be coming again!!

Ok....I never had the chance to eat here and wish I had from the reviews. I got a Next Door alert, that Artesano had lost their lease and was shutting down. Looked at their menu, yum. But I already ate. Walked there the next day and saw a sign that THE LAST DAY OF BUSINESS IS FEBRUARY 4, 2022, yesterday. THEY ALSO SAID THEY ARE MOVING TO DOGPATCH. Sadly, that is too far and I refuse to use delivery services because of the cost to me and the restaurants. So hopefully this saves you a trip to California Street.

Just okay. I was really craving lomo saltado and after driving from another Peruvian restaurant on Polk because I didn't want to pay $40 for a dish I landed here. Unfortunately I probably won't be going back. I ordered one beef and one cheese empanada. They honestly tasted like someone just shoved meat and cheese into a puff pastry. The sauces they served with it were weird. An odd onion side and cheese sauce? And finally for the lomo saltado, presentation is great but flavor is honestly lacking. Everything is bland. There is no flavor explosion, no spice, no heat. Just lacking. Portion size is good, but if I wanted to throw French fries, rice, and stir fry altogether I would've done it myself for cheaper. On the bright side the staff was very friendly, that's the only reason they got 3 instead of 2 stars.

Really solid place serving up Latin American classics. Skewers were a bit dry but had great flavor and paired well with the crema and fried plantains. Yuca fries had an awesome crunch, though a little bland. The paella was very yummy and had all sorts of goodies such as shrimp, fish, and calamari. Last but not least my favorite was the lomo saltado, which was a stir fry with tender pieces of steak, veggies, and French fries. Highly recommend this dish in particular! Service was also very friendly.

Love this taste of the Andes tucked away in Laurel Village. Dishes I'd recommend: empanadas (try the dipping sauces), ceviche, pollo saltado, plantains. Yummm. PS skip the plain old french fries - not their strong suit. Stick to the super tasty Peruvian fare.

Empanadas were hot juicy crunchy flavorful and delicious. Yummy fries and the Cubano sandwich was great!

This place was dissapointing. It had a nice vibe to it, friendly staff, good service and the Peruvian based food had good presentation. We had the "Un-pulled pork" and the "Saltado de Camaron." We both felt that the food was rather bland. It definitely needed some salt but more importantly it needed spices. Just too plain tasting. I also had the BBQ ribs which were okay. Nothing special. Not worth going back.

WHO knew? - this place is owned by the same guy who owns Rigalo (in the same shopping center). I have lived about 4 blocks from this place since it opened - maybe 7 + years ago and never been, and this gal LOVES a Cuban sandwich. I think the "meh" reviews were throwing me off. It was Friday night, we had already had a couple of glasses of wine - did not want to drive and/or lose our parking space. I thought of this place, we got there around 7:30 - it was pretty empty. I had my mind set on a Cuban sandwich - but there was a special of Cuban eggrolls (presumably the same ingredients but fried into little wrappers. We ordered a bunch of things to split: -the Cuban egg rolls - could have been crispier - but good -rice and beans - good, just what it should be - but a small portion -the bowl of chicken soup - comes with fried plantain chips - VERY good -the regular plantains - sweet and tasty - with Yelp check in - you get a free brownie with Ice cream - Meh - but FREE. and apparently rarely used, our server said he has only seen it 2x. - I guess the "Richy Riches" in Laurel heights don't like to save money :) I would still like to try that Cubano sandwich

Love this Peruvian place Their lomo saltado and beef empanadas are to die for. Ps: Get the french fries on the side

3.5 stars I was done with a date with my orthodontist and of course, the first thing I think of after I leave the office is (I gotta floss?) nah dude. It's "where can I eat?" It was another twenty minutes til my next bus ($@&! Muni!) so I got myself a grilled chicken skewer with sweet plantains. The portion read like an appetizer sized plate so I made sure to order an additional side. Coz roasted sweet plantains got me feeling like * hearts emoji * You know what else? A glass of sangria! Too bad there aren't happy hour prices here (because I make MUCH better sangria at home) but at $6.29 a glass, it ain't so bad. I wolfed down my food and was completely satisfied and service was made with a smile. Despite the high prices for "casual" food, Artesano is cool with me. And made it on my bus right on time.

I'm an Event Planner and contacted Artesano a couple months ago to cater a corporate event for 50 people at the Anchor Brewing Company when my client asked for a Havana Nights themed dinner. Najib was quick to get back to me and came up with a fantastic 3-course menu for our guests. It was their first time doing full catering (as in showing up at the event, plating, and serving the food). I flew in the day before the event to meet with Najib and do the menu tasting and the food was phenomenal. It's some of the best Cuban food I've ever had. The Chicken Artesano was so tasty and tender, the Chimichurri Steak was perfectly cooked and juicy, the empanadas with dipping sauce were bursting with flavor. Our guests were so blown away by the food and tres leches dessert. Guests also enjoyed the ceviche and plantain chips. They couldn't stop talking about how great the food was! Najib and his team promised a lot (which makes me nervous when I haven't worked with someone before) but he knocked it out of the park. I am so happy I chose Artesano as our caterer and give them my highest recommendation! Thank you Najib and team for an awesome event!

Let's start off with I love the food. And I love having a Latin-Caribbean alternative in my neighborhood. But the service leaves something to be desired. Or, to be more precise, the consistency of the service leaves something to be desired. I have had some of the best service I have received at Artesano. Like the time the evening manager kept the restaurant open for ourselves and some out-of-town guests past the posted closing time. And some of the worst. Like the time I sat at the counter in the evening with no one coming over to either take my order or serve me. And I asked in advance if it was all right to sit at the counter. But, after that, I didn't speak to another employee for the entire 20 minutes I sat there. Tonight, I when I went to pick up a take-out order, the person at the register told me that the restaurant only had a half-rack of ribs instead of the full rack we had ordered. I asked if they had called my wife to ask if she wanted something else. They said no. Instead they asked me if I would like to order something else. It was cold and raining outside and I do not like lingering indoors anywhere outside my home in a pandemic, so I declined. We just ordered a small pizza to make up for the missing half-rack of ribs. I was really, really incensed that no effort was made to contact either my wife or myself when the staff realized they only had a half-rack of ribs in stock. So, I made up my mind to never order take-out from Artesano again. Maybe if we go in person, some one will inform us whether the restaurant still has the item we ordered in stock. Two other observations. We have had far better experiences at lunch time than dinner. The restaurant seems to be set up for lunch, not dinner. It's like the latter is an afterthought, just something to defray overhead cost. Which leads me to my last observation. One of the reasons our lunch experiences have been so much better is that there is almost always an owner and/or manager on premise at those hours. At neither of my bad experiences in the evening did an owner or manager appear to be on premise. I don't know what it is with the night staff, but they need supervision. So even when we patronize Artesano in person I will ask if there is a manager present. I don't need to speak to that person. I just need to know that they are there. Otherwise, I will spend my dollars where I know the staff is supervised and the service excellent--even if the Artesano's food is unique and excellent.

Delicious food and many plant food options. The coffee is perfect and the spiced apple cider is unique. Staff graciously accommodated our large party and customized our beverage, food, and seating preferences. They moved tables and put up an outdoor heater for us. I'd come again!

I'd characterize Artesano as the Pasta Pomodoro of Latin food. Reliable, tasty, well-made, freshly prepared, convenient...but knowingly not super-authentic or original. I'm not throwing shade at the place either. It's solid four stars for the food, and similar for setting and service, based on my experience. Their French Fries are really good. Kids would go to Artesano just for the fries.

Came here for large dinner last night. We sat in the back area. There weren't that many customers when we arrived...actually just us and one other table. The menu had lots of options. We decided to just order a bunch of items and split everything family style. We got the paella, 2 steak dishes, chicken and fish. Each portion came with large scoop of rice. I felt the paella was missing chorizo and definitely just tasted like Spanish rice with some seafood thrown in. The chicken was ok. Not as juicy or flavorful as I had hoped. The steak dish with French fries and the fish were the best items on the menu. Overall, solid 3 stars.

Crisp, clean, hip little Latin comfort food place with beautifully prepared, absolutely delicious dishes. The black bean soup is simple, soulful and perfect. I dream of the Saltado de Cameron (order it!). Order the house-made Sangria and you'll be very happy.

Place is good, the steak with the cream butter parmesan mashed potato is good paired with the plantains... yum!! My daughter had the Cubano and the mango/orange drink it was pretty good.

I had lunch at Artesano today. I don't think I have been here for a year. The steak was so delicious. Tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked. I lived in Argentina for 18 months and learned to live chimichurri sauce. Their sauce is delicious and salty. Argentines love their salt and I know why. It makes the meat and sauce delicious. I love their rice and beans too. The food came in good time and the staff was great. I love the new mural and the colorful, twinkling lights. Some people have said in previous reviews it is going downhill. That was not my experience today. They were hiring so maybe when they were spread thin, the performance was hit or miss but today, everything was fantastic. So good! My daughter and I just went the other day for lunch. Great food and service. This Is a great place to meet people for lunch because there's parking and plenty of seating .

Yummyyyyy! Different choices on the plantains, my fav empanadas, and oh so many choices... Definitely need to come back here to be able to try everything As to the staff, very friendly and accommodating. The pace is welcoming and the smells are really making my mouth water... Definitely coming back for more