Otra

"Nick Cobarruvias, formerly of Son’s Addition, opened his homage to Mexican cooking in 2020, right before the pandemic struck San Francisco. His restaurant provides a mellow atmosphere paired with high-end renditions of staple dishes. Head here for “chingona” salsa macha, horchata cold brew, and roasted sweet potato tacos." - Paolo Bicchieri

"The dining room at Otra exudes warmth and charm, with dim lighting and turquoise papel picado swinging from the ceiling. The menu lends itself well to date night out, leaning heavily into seasonal vegetables prepared with animal proteins serving as supporting cast members rather than the stars. Don’t miss the creamy refried black bean dip with housemade chips and charred cabbage, a menu staple brightened with chile-lime de arbol. For a main, try the roasted mushroom tacos." - Lauren Saria, Dianne de Guzman

"Under swinging lines of cerulean papel picado, chef Nick Cobarruvias presents a veggie-forward menu of tacos, tostadas, and large plates that’s delightfully fresh and flavorful. There are meaty options, too, including slow-cooked carne con guajillo chile wrapped in soft tortillas made from masa that’s nixtamalized in house. But don’t overlook the hen of the wood huarache, showered with a tangle of tender and savory mushrooms, or the unexpectedly vibrant charred cabbage, sporting dark spots of char and dusted with toasted pecan dukkah. Cocktails are unfussy but well executed; you can’t go wrong with a spicy margarita sipped on the wooden parklet off Haight." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"Otra is the buzziest restaurant in the Lower Haight—and the most fun. The calaveras on the wall and bright blue papel picado add brightness to the dark and sultry space. And it’s also always packed with friends, first dates, and anyone in need of solid Mexican food once the sun goes down. The one dish that makes a trip here worth it is the melt-in-your-mouth carnitas on amazingly corny homemade tortillas—it’ll make you want to give up your first born. Many of the other dishes on the vegetarian-friendly menu are hit or miss, but if you grab those carnitas, and a margarita, you'll have a great time before going on your way. " - ricky rodriguez, lani conway, julia chen 1

"Otra, the handsome modern Mexican restaurant from husband-and-wife team Nick Cobarruvias and Anna Sager Cobarruvias, expanded into brunch and the menu is just as enticing with veggie-forward dishes as you might expect. Peruse options like roasted mushroom tacos, chilaquiles, and a fried egg torta topped with refried black beans and avocado." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff