Media Noche : SF

Nestled in the Mission District lies a Cuban gem, Media Noche (Spanish for midnight).

I was immediately drawn to the restaurant's Cuban-inspired decor. It feels very fresh and inviting. The interior space is really quite lovely with the turquoise columns, Cuban-inspired patterned tiles, hanging plants and mirrors, the neon flamingo behind the counter, and the banana wallpaper in the bathroom. It's really the details that makes this place enchanting. Highly recommend coming in for happy hour or brunch with friends.

I stopped by for Happy Hour and ordered the Empanadas Croquetas ($6), which was quite a tasty afternoon snack. It came with a delicious dipping sauce. Great prices for Happy Hour as well.

If you stop by the bathroom, you'll find yourself surrounded by a patterned wall of bananas, perhaps a homage to Andy Warhol.