“ Found myself in SOMA one night, determined to have Lomo Saltado. Yelp pointed me to Mariposas. I wasn't expecting much, Mission Street after all, but wow, whimsical space. Music! Butterflies! Neon! Very welcoming place. So of course i ordered the Lomo, seriously the best of Peruvian restaurants IMO. Tender strips of steak, just the right amount of onions & tomato, not too heavy-handed with the balsamic, not too salty with the soy sauce. And there's plenty of sauce. I usually don't order delivery since all those convenient Grub Hubs, etc charge the restaurant 25%. My excuse several times has been i'm tired, I don't feel well, it's rush hour, blah blah, guess that ship has sailed. I'm now ordering delivery. My only complaint with the meal is the small amount of rice. The Lomo Saltado is large enough for two, the rice barely one serving. Anyway, Mariposas is definitely destination-worthy. Support Local! ”

“ We came here for our pre-New Years dinner with our friends. This restaurant looks small from the outside but has more seating in the back for bigger groups. It has such cute decor and the staff are very friendly and accommodating by describing the different foods. Here is what we had: Chicken and beef empanadas: Nice crispy shell, packed with meat... definitely one of the best empanadas I have had in awhile Ensalada mixta: regular salad but delicious. They have salad dressing to go with it, but I loved it just with the lime and olive oil. Refreshing! Chicharron de pollo: like chicken nuggets but on another level. Paired with lime squeezed on top and their special dipping sauce, totally a pleaser for both young and old Half chicken: I believe they are known for their roasted chicken...I have to say it tastes like the ones they make in the Philippines. Nice and juicy with flavor throughout Lomo Saltado: Wok-fried succulent strips of beef, sautéed with vibrant vegetables and zesty spices, over french fries. Served with jasmine rice - this was good, the meat was nice and tender. Although the sauce was a little overwhelming for me, if paired with rice it is perfect. Platano Frito: plantain bananas that adds a nice touch in between all the different foods we tried Arroz con leche: the best Peruvian dessert I have tried. They told us it is a homemade recipe. This has a unique taste that brings back memories of my own Philippine dessert called suman. Definitely worth having at the end of your meal. Overall I will definitely go back and suggest you try it out if you are in the area. ”

“ What drew us to this place, were the birdcage chairs, I want one of those in my work office! And then we looked further in to see these large topiary green walls with largely lit butterflies. We did a quick check online for food/drink pictures and saw some drinks with butterflies in them and we were sold. When we got there on a weekday, there was a lath party of 14, a few other couple and us, not too crazy busy. We quickly got our drink orders taken in addition to our food orders. The ceviche came out first, fresh, lemony, zesty. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the chips were nice and crunchy. The drinks came and then our main courses shortly after. The rice in the Arroz Con Pollo was flavorful but not too overpowering, and the chicken seasoned well. As for the Lomo Saltado, the meat was IT! Seasoned well, meat was nice and soft, though I didn't quite care for the fries that were served with it, as they were mushy and soft in texture. I'm used to a more firm fry, and grabbed some of my colleagues' rice to eat with this particular dish. My colleague ordered another drink in the middle of our entrees, but didn't quite receive that, until we mentioned something to the server. So then, the server came to give us that drink plus another one, to try out. But, by then we were quite stuffed. Overall, the service was alright, had it been a little tighter, would've given this a 5-star, but it may have been that they were a little short-handed with the large party taking up majority of the restaurant's attention that evening. ”

“ Burger was surprisingly good! Stopped her for a casual weekday lunch and overall was impressed by the place. Interior decorations are a bit intense, but the place hits home on the food and service. Mariposas burger was pretty solid, and I really enjoyed the egg on top. Fried plantains had a nice crisp to it as well. Two other people got Lomo Saltado which is one of their popular items. Staff was pretty friendly and prices are reasonable. Wait was pretty reasonable for lunch. Surprisingly the place only had 2-3 other tables at 12:30 -- not sure if thats par for the area, or if the diner next door pulls in all the local business. ”

“ Whoever designed the place really likes butterflies. Just come see. The food was incredible as well as the service. Very welcoming and a great casual place to meet up with friends for a great drink as well. Try the mango margarita. ”

“ Ceviche Classico was delicious. Also loved the pisco sours (delicious and beautiful!), but don't drink the art; it's gelatinous. I forgot Jalea is fried, but that's my fault. Empanada sampler was a crowd pleaser too. Was able to walk in and grab a table. Not too loud. Friendly and fast service. I'd definitely come back for a convenient and yummy meal. ”