Welcome to Chico Marx
At Chico Marx, located in South San Francisco, the essence of Latin American cuisine meets a vibrant cocktail bar ambiance. This culinary gem offers a menu brimming with traditional dishes that boast modern twists, from the rich Short Rib Empanadas to the refreshing Ceviche made with red snapper and avocado. Guests rave about the attentive service and contemporary decor, making it an inviting space for both quick bites and happy hour gatherings. With a focus on high-quality ingredients and innovative flavors, Chico Marx creates a delightful dining experience that lingers long after the last bite.
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2 Tower Pl, South San Francisco, CA 94080 Hotline: (650) 731-9146
Welcome to Chico Marx, a vibrant cocktail bar nestled in the heart of South San Francisco at 2 Tower Pl. This Latin American-inspired gem tantalizes your taste buds with an eclectic mix of flavors, making it a standout destination for food enthusiasts and cocktail lovers alike.
Chico Marx beckons with its modern aesthetic and warm ambiance, perfect for after-work gatherings or casual dinners. Its location suits those from the nearby corporate offices, yet it also serves as a delightful retreat for anyone seeking a meal that celebrates the essence of Latin cuisine.
- Small Bites: Start your culinary journey with the Ceviche Red Snapper—a refreshing blend of fish, avocado, jalapeño, and citrus served with crispy plantain chips ($13). Or dive into the Short Rib Empanadas, bursting with flavor and paired with tangy chimichurri ($13).
- Salads: Elevate your meal with the Spinach Citrus salad, adorned with oro blanco and cara cara oranges, offering a zesty touch for just ($14). This is a great way to add a healthy twist without sacrificing flavor!
- Sandwiches: Indulge in the delicious Bocadillo De Pollo, featuring breaded Mary’s chicken and spicy chipotle aioli, served with crisp fries ($16). Perfectly filling, it’s a lunch option that satisfies.
The standout experience at Chico Marx is not just the food but the exceptional service. Guests have expressed their delight in the staff’s attentiveness, enhancing the overall dining experience. As Idy L. noted, the friendly service adds an extra layer of enjoyment to their evening, especially during their celebrated happy hour, where a pitcher of margaritas can be yours for just $30.
Don’t miss out on the chance to explore each drink on the menu, though occasional hits and misses can be found, like the Killer Bee Cocktail, which seemed to underwhelm some patrons. Nonetheless, the positive feedback surrounding the atmosphere and the delicious food far outweighs any minor critiques.
Chico Marx is not just a restaurant; it’s a culinary experience that brings together an authentic taste of Latin America with a contemporary twist. It invites you to explore, savor, and indulge—all while enjoying the warm company of friends and attentive staff. Whether you are stopping by for a quick drink or a full meal, rest assured, every visit promises to be as delightful as the last. So gather your friends, and make your way to Chico Marx for an unforgettable culinary adventure in South San Francisco.
10/10 experience, customer service & food. They have happy hour specials until closing time! Food was delicious, staff were attentive and kind/friendly, and the restaurant is really clean with a modern aesthetic. This place takes care of their customers in that they genuinely care about making the customer service experience feel special. Will definitely be back!
Id describe the food as traditional but with a slight twist. Everything was pretty good and flavorful. Pros: Short rib empanadas: full of meet which was cooked just right and had lots of flavor. The bread was soft, light, and fluffy. I really enjoyed the sauce they had to go on it, paired really well. Lomo saltado: meet and potatoes were nice and tender, deliciously seasoned, and weren't dry. The rice it comes with was also yummy. I really enjoyed it but not the best I've had. Cons: Killer bee cocktail: not really impressed. It was not ascetically pleasing nor was it tasty. Just tasted plain. Decided not to order any more drinks. Came on a windy rainy day and the parking is not convenient. Not practical at all. This is more of a spot for the corporate people to walk down and have lunch.
Great service yummy food, convenient location. Lots if choices in there menu. I would recommend Chico Marx to my friends and family. I would definitely love to go back and bring my friends.
Wow what a surprising location for a great happy hour spot. My friend and I came on a Tuesday evening before going to see the new Wicked movie. The restraunt is sleek with gorgeous modern interiors that suit its corporate park location well. You can tell most guests were coming from the office buildings upstairs for a post work happy hour. We got a pitcher of margaritas for $30 which is an amazing price for the Bay Area. We also tried the croquettes which were amazingly cheesy. The ceviche was nice and refreshing with a generous portion, and the tacos el dorado were filled to the brim with meat. I'd highly recommend this place for happy hour. The staff was also super attentive. Our waters were constantly being refilled and staff checked in multiple times to ensure our dining experience was going well.
It's a little hidden gem that we found in SSF. We really enjoyed the service; great ambiance and food. Will definitely come back for Happy Hour.
My wife and I have been meaning to stop by this place for a while - especially because we're mere minutes away from it. Finally had an opportunity to stop by today and we're extremely glad we did. Happy hour was calling our name so we got a couple of rounds of wine & got some bites to go along with it (croquettes & mushroom quesadilla). Our verdict is... drumroll - an absolute must to come back again & again & again! The unexpected added bonus was the chivalrous service from Zair - and we eventually got to briefly meet Pamela. @Management in case you're reading this - kudos for hiring excellent human beings. The only gripe that we have about this place is that they don't close at later hours. But hey! We empathize with those who work there because they also need their time off :)
First time going to Chico Marx and all I can say is WOW AMAZING, not only because the service was great but the food was so delicious . Starting with the home made Guacamole with chips, the ribs empanadas , following a good salad and salmon ceviche to finish with the best Pollo con tajadas and delicious ice cream. Will definitely recommend this place.
Yeah, this place is good! Really good and interesting drink (Einstein) and excellent sandwich. Very good fries. Can't complain!
We tried out this spot for happy hour - many of the food items on the happy hour menu aren't on the regular menu so we ended up going with what our server recommended - short rib empanadas and Brussels sprouts with honey chile lime from the regular menu, as well as the beef tacos from the happy hour menu. I liked the short rib empanadas with the chimichuri sauce and my mezcal drink. The Brussels sprouts were too sweet, and the dip for the beef tacos was too spicy. $12 for 2 tacos also didn't seem like a good happy hour deal. We noticed on our bill we were not charged the happy hour price for our Hefeweizen so they adjusted it for us.