Vegan
Organic
Raw
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Catering
Gluten-free
Latin
Bolivian, Peruvian

Located in a historic speakeasy in San Francisco's old Latin Quarter, 'Peña' means a circle of people coming together and 'Pachamama' means Mother Earth. In early 2023, the restaurant was certified as a Legacy Business in the City of San Francisco in recognition of its long history of service to the community and for being a valuable cultural asset and a part of the 'Soul of the City'. Peña Pachamama is the only vegan restaurant that is a Legacy Business in San Francisco. The restaurant serves organic vegan South American cuisine with live performances after dinner on weekends. The menu is half raw and half cooked, and mostly gluten-free. Uses all organic produce and only extra virgin olive oil or organic coconut oil in dishes. The kitchen makes vegan ice cream and raw kale chips in-house. Serves a selection of cocktails, wines, and sangria. Visit web calendar for schedule of live entertainment events. Open Mon-Thu 4:30pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:30pm-10:00pm. Closed Sun.


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126 Reviews

First Review by ·X·

WanderingAlly

Points +176

Vegan
19 Feb 2024

Yummy vegan down to earth eatery

Delicious homemade foods!
Went with a friend and ordered their tasting dish which contained several items that I’ve had never tried before. Great service too!

NaomiHoffer

Points +46

Vegan
18 Feb 2024

Magical

I didn’t realize that this place is entirely vegan! I came for the flamenco dancing and live music. I will be back! Very friendly servers, cozy intimate interior, and incredible vegan food and beverages. We enjoyed the lasagna, empanadas, cheesecake and brownie with ice cream.

Dariush

Points +748

Vegan
11 Jan 2024

Still great

Returned for the first time since the pandemic. The food and service are still great, and the ambience is nice as well. I am a big fan of the empanadas, which are hearty but not greasy. That said the brownie and ice cream are pretty amazing as well.

Updated from previous review on 2019-01-12

SouthernmostVegan

Points +1595

Vegan
23 Nov 2023

Friendly staff, good food

The atmosphere is pretty special, and the staff were lovely. We didn't watch the show, but I'm sure it's jammin'! Five stars for ambiance.

We ordered off both menus (cooked and raw) and tried to order enough so that we could taste everything. Unfortunately, I found most of the food to be bland and the empanadas were burnt. My favorite plate was the Extra Large Organic Raw Sampler for $33, but the price was too high for the quantity we received. Only three stars for food.

Thanos2.0

Points +812

Vegan
22 Nov 2023

Musica e boa comida vegana latina em San Francisco

Tive um excelente jantar no Pena Pachamama.

Visitei o restaurante em uma quarta-feira e embora não fosse dia de show, os músicos estavam ensaiando.
A comida estava muito boa também. Pedi um prato que era composto por uma salada e duas empanadas bolivianas bem recheadas (foto).

O atendimento também foi muito cordial e prestativo.

Pros: Totalmente vegano, Ambiente agradável, Comida saborosa

chels2ocean

Points +772

Vegan
10 Nov 2023

Delicious and unique

Had the salteñas and the papa a la huancaína and was really happy with both. Also loved the space, wish I had been here on a night with live music!

Saff

Points +1116

Vegan
05 Oct 2023

Amazingly authentic

The taste of the food here is soo authentic! Highly suggest saving room for dessert 😋 the lomo soltado was my fav, didn’t even get a photo it was gone before I remembered

AshKenyail

Points +1430

Mostly Veg
13 Sep 2023

Delicious!

I dined in here in May 2018. The dish I ordered and the ice cream were so delicious! The service was excellent as well. It's definitely a must-go.

Varjak

Points +25

Vegetarian
27 Jul 2023

Lovely food, good vibes

We liked the decor and generally atmosphere. It was a Wednesday so quieter than gig nights, but great ambiance. Delicious food - we had the sharing sampler and chocolate mousse. Friendly service too.

Pros: Ambiance, Food, Welcoming staff

RobertSilverman

Points +270

Vegan
19 Jul 2023

Excellent

Very cute. Not busy. Excellent food.

Had the empanadas, lentil beet burger, lentil dip, and Margherita pizza. Would definitely recommend.

Cons: Expensive

Zurv

Points +461

Vegan
01 Jul 2023

Flavorful and fresh

I liked the spicy pasta… it was delicious. The plant based sausage was one of the best I have ever had and the fresh veggies and potatoes were tasty. The salad that came with the empanada was delicious too. The empanada was nice. It is in a nice location next to Washington Square also. I would go here again.

Pros: Tasty food, Nice location

TawnyConnerCleveland

Points +355

Vegan
06 Jun 2023

Oh my word! Delicious!

The 4 in our party enjoyed such a delicious meal. We love all vegan restaurants so we can have the fun of choosing without micromanaging the menu. The owner is so friendly and played music while we waited and we all danced.

Pros: The tastes, The variety, So many choices

taiwanesetexan

Points +8229

Vegan
20 Apr 2023

Okay for hardcore vegans

My partner and I went on a weeknight at 6pm, and it was pretty quiet with only two other tables. Service was a little slow though. I wish most of the menu were Bolivian/South American rather than half so and half other (e.g., lasagna, burgers, pizza). The fare seems fine if you're a level 5 vegan, but I don't think it holds an appeal for non-vegans or veg-curious. Probably needs a menu refresh to keep up with the times. The Peruvian beer was just a gold lager that wasn't terribly exciting.

joerayme

Points +146

Vegan
14 Apr 2023

Average food

I went here on a Wednesday night and it was pretty quiet. I suspect the atmosphere would be great when there's live music on but when I went there were only two other tables occupied. Even then, service was a bit slow.

The horchata was refreshing with a good level of sweetness; the empanada pastry was nice and crisp but the filling was nothing to write home about. The accompanying salad was good, though, and came with a feta-like topping.

villain

Points +7039

Vegan
04 Apr 2023

Healthy and filling

This was my first time dining in, I had only had their food once as a takeout order during COVID lockdowns. After such a great experience at Peña Pachamama, now I'm going to come back regularly! The food is delicious. It's a bit pricey, but 100% worth it because it's so healthy and filling. I was full very quickly because it was so satisfying. Almost everything is gluten-free except for one or two things. I'm super happy that they include raw vegan options, too. Also everyone working there is very sweet.

Their kale chips and plantains are great. I also loved the chef's special plate. The live music makes for a very lively and happy environment.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-04

Pros: Gluten free, Raw options, Live music

amyvotta

Points +385

Vegan
19 Mar 2023

Glorious!!!

Outstanding vegan fare! First timer & I’ll return. Wish I lived closer! Absolutely delicious & fresh. Perfect portions. Love the raw & gluten free variety. To die for!

CeciliaVargas

Points +234

Vegan
03 Mar 2023

Amazing!!

We had the papa a la huancaina to start with and for our main entree had the combo aji de fideo and pique macho with a side of llajwa. We devoured our plate. Flavors on point.
FYI I’m Bolivian and vegan- delicious food

Pros: Authentic flavor

Angelo23

Points +156

Vegan
02 Mar 2023

Amazing food and humans

This spot has a special place in my heart with such beautiful history. Quentin and Eddy are such sweet souls who display nothing but love through their food and music. I've been eating here long before I moved to the city. I always get the samplers either raw or cooked both are delicious.

Pros: Amazing humans , Great food, Live music on the weekends

blayziethekid

Points +445

Vegan
28 Feb 2023

Cozy lil place

Good comforting food. Empanadas we’re good and the raw corn taco was even better .

Pros: 100% Vegan

JoseAntonioVergara

Points +37

Vegan
25 Feb 2023

Viva!

Saludos desde Ven Vegano Barcelona, orgullosamente vegana y boliviana!!!

MariaBaczewska

Points +562

Vegan
14 Feb 2023

Good Mexican food

Good to know and be aware that the restaurant works only for take out and delivery! Good Mexican food, quite big portion. Recommend for checking.

kkeegan5

Points +378

Vegan
02 Oct 2022

Vegan Heaven!

I find it a challenge to find good vegan restaurants. My daughter-in-law and granddaughter are also enjoying their meals!

Pros: All vegan menu, Great variety on the menu, Non vegans like it, too!

Cons: None!

RalucaElenaCeauşu

Points +331

Vegan
28 Sep 2022

Good food, amazing atmosphere!

I had the kale chips, pizza, the chef’s plate, brownie with ice cream and white chocolate cheesecake - all pretty good, Bolivian inspired food. They had live music and dance - that part was actually more fulfilling for me than the food. Highly recommend it. 💚

Pros: Fully vegan and row vegan menu, Comfort food, Delicious ice cream

JosephMash

Points +169

Vegan
22 Sep 2022

Show was very fun, food disappointing.

We came for the South American dancing and signing show, which was great fun. Food was overall a little average. The mezze starter was alright. Mains - the veggie grill was lovely. The spicy pasta was particularly bad (flavourless and cold) but Sangria was good. Food quite expensive but for a family business you don’t begrudge too much. Would have loved more traditional dishes (not pasta, burgers etc).

Pros: Fun show, Nice atmosphere , Unique experience

Cons: Food not great, came cold., Expensive for what you get, Uninventive menu

SteveTaylor

Points +55

Vegan
20 Sep 2022

Great raw and cooked options and a fantastic atmosphere.

Great raw and cooked options and a fantastic atmosphere. Go at the weekend for live music and dance

ts_happycow

Points +81

Mostly Veg
17 Sep 2022

Great restaurant / must do

Fantastic food, nice and friendly atmosphere, sometimes even live music. The ice cream with house made chocolate sauce, the best vegan ice I habe ever had.

Pros: Vegan

melekkiristi

Points +32

Vegan
23 Jul 2022

Delicious food

We loved kale chips and everything else
Wonderful

Pros: A lot of different vegan foods

Cons: Drinks are not great




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