Latin American Club

I remember this atmospheric place as a hot spot during the early Yelp years in the mid-naughts. All the then-popular Yelpers raved about it, so I figured I just wasn't part of the in-crowd to justify coming here. Social anxiety issues? Perhaps. I was Franklin in the Charlie Brown world of Yelp, the one who had trouble fitting in. Well, nineteen Yelp Elite years later, I've finally made it here. Congratulate me, will ya?

Like a lot of people, I'm sure, I was questioning the value of a $17 Margarita. Then I saw the pint-size glass and realized it was a volume thing (photo: https://yelp.to/SUP1fY3JWA). Frankly it was like having two of them without the embarrassment of hoisting two separate tumblers (Toad Hall does that...and I try to look like I'm waiting for somebody). Doesn't really matter how many glasses it takes to down a margarita. It's potent either way, don't 'cha think?

DRINKS - 4 stars...potent and quite a lot if you're in the mood
AMBIANCE - 4 stars...vintage watering hole, pretty popular no matter the hour
SERVICE - 3.5 stars...friendly enough though it gets busy
TOTAL - 4 stars...perhaps they should serve margaritas in a box with a spigot

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Can't adequately express in words my deep affection for this neighborhood gem. But I'll give it a shot. The Latin American Club has been a haven for the creative community in San Francisco for over thirty years. The ownership, staff, and regular patrons bring love and passion into the space daily. It's the kind of place that constantly reminds you how weird and wonderful and unique San Francisco is.

I love the vibe of this place and just learned they're the same owners of the Makeout Room right across the street! So you'll often see the same bartenders at each location. :) Known for their margaritas but other mixed drinks are tasty as well. Pictured are the cucumber spritzer, half margarita, and Topo Chico hard seltzer!

I've been going to this bar for over 25 years but yesterday ( Sunday between 5:30-7) will change that. I usually order the margarita but I ordered a martini which was incredibly weak (left sitting in ice too long) then tried my luck with a mule but that had no vodka in it. I was with two others and we all noticed that the place was dead then said.. oh the drinks suck. I spent a lot of money for a tiny glass of ice.

A solid place to grab a quick drink before going somewhere else. Known for their large margaritas, be aware that it is cash only! It can get fairly crowded on the weekends, making finding a table inside somewhat difficult, but there is outside seating as well if you can brave the cold. Recommend if you are looking for a place to grab a drink in the Mission!

I had heard a lot about this spot in the Mission and was super excited to try it. However, I was incredibly disappointed.

The place itself is beautiful, it was bustling with people on a Saturday Night but it wasn't too loud. The aesthetic of the place is also quite beautiful, bursting with color and bright lights. But that's where the positives end.

All three of my friends and I got Moscow Mules, which were probably some of the worst I've ever had. They were watery, with a very slight taste of ginger beer, and all of the alcohol was on the top of the drink. When my friend asked for a straw or something to mix the drink with, the bartender mocked her for asking such a thing and didn't help her.

I was incredibly unimpressed, I would maybe try and go back to try their Margs (what they are most famous for), but I probably won't find it in me to do so.

This is a good place to grab a drink and relax. This place has good ambience and vibes. A good place to stop or stay depending the time of the day or night. A good place to visit.

We decided to come here for a quick drink since we had about 1 hour to kill before our 8pm reservation at Bottega.

I typically love my whisky and dark drinks, but my friend suggested to go with gin. So I decided to try something new (gimlet).

The bartender made the drinks real strong and delicious. Definitely, I appreciate when bars, lounges, and clubs make their drinks strong. I love when the drinks just hit me lol a one and done!

This place is perfect when waiting for reservations in the area and I really appreciate how low key it was I on the weekday since we went on a Thursday.

Pretty sure this is more poppin/lively on the weekends. Overall really enjoyed my time here and will be back again in the future.

Strong drinks, low prices, nice staff, quirky decor, and plenty of space. Stepping into this bar feels like walking into a saloon in west Texas as you're immediately greeted with a longhorn skull on the ceiling. The atmosphere felt unique and authentic, which I appreciated.

My friend from out of town picked this spot for a drink in the afternoon, and the three employees at the bar greeted us with a smile when we walked in. The lunch rush had just left, so there was plenty of space for us to sit inside, but we chose to sit in a booth on their "street patio". We weren't mad that the bartender had a heavy pour; it kept us warm in the breezy nook we sat in. I can't say I'd go out of my way to visit again, but you sure do get your moneys worth!

They charged are credit card for $315.62 when it was supposed to be $31.52. When I caught their mistake, they said they would reverse the charge but it's hasn't appeared. We went back in and they said we had to speak to General Manager but they couldn't give us their name or phone number. Also their phone number doesn't work and nothing is listed as a working phone number. We are dealing with the bank now but overall bad experience and look at your credit card slip. Not going back.