Wow, what a great place. I was wondering when
Puerto Alegre was going to have some competition for the rowdy, Margarita fueled, sit down Mexican restaurant crowd. Velvet Cantina is the real deal. The food was great, the atmosphere was high energy, and margaritas were stiff. Velvet Cantina feels like a lounge - lots of round booths, and the place has loud music and dim lighting. It's definitely a good spot to start a night out in the Mission.