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We are a specialty Moroccan dining experience, featuring nightly belly dancing, and incredible, unique Moroccan dishes. Our restaurant is outfitted with fabrics and textiles shipped directly from various parts of Morocco, for a truly beautiful and authentic experience. Our menu includes traditional dishes but with modern twist, featuring new tagines and kebabs. We are the perfect experience for a night out, whether a date night or larger group celebrating a birthday, bachelor/bachelorette party or other event. We are also available for full restaurant buy-out.

History

Established in 1975.

El Mansour, established in 1975, has enjoyed a recent move next door from its original location on Clement Street in the Richmond District. Proprietors Jack and Houda Tanverakul reconstructed their vision of a Moroccan dining quarters with fabrics and textiles shipped from various parts of Morocco.

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4.5
347 reviews
  • Pritika Maharaj
    Pritika Maharaj
    3 months ago

    Omg how do i thank you guys????? I came across this restaurant on yelp, emailed and got my questions answered, made reservations. A day before i called and the guy on the phone said don’t worry we will take care of u. They literally took care of us, omg I am just so stunned by this beautiful service you guys provided. It was my best friend's birthday and I couldn't have done anything better for her than this. To all who are reading this and have not been here, look no further, just plan your night here, and you will not regret it. They start off by washing your hands, then you get the soup and salad, the soup is out of this world. Even the salad was so yummy, I never thought I'd love the taste of eggplant. The chicken pie was next which was also really good, I loved the mixture of sweet and salty. Then the main dish, guys I ordered chicken kabobs, I am not kidding when I say it was the best kabobs ever. I did make a mistake of ordering some additional side dishes but now I know not to because the food itself was a lot. They also bring you dessert and mint tea. Lastly, they will wash your hands and give u this scented rose water which you apply on your hands. Now to the main part, there is a belly dancing show included, the performer is the sweetest person. She greeted everyone so nicely and her dance was just amazing. Do tip them coz they totally deserve that. I had asked her to bring my friend on the floor and she so nicely did that. My words can't describe the happiness I feel from last night. This restaurant has become my favorite places and I hope it becomes favourites of many people who read this. To the management of this restaurant once again thank you so much for making us a part of your night. Everyone working here is absolutely amazing. Hope to see u guys again sometime.

  • David T
    David T
    4 months ago

    Our family has been coming here for over 15 years and each time we come here we have an excellent time!! Great food, excellent staff & live entertainment!! If you are looking for a great time & great food, look no more!!

  • J. “Harper, Porter, and Poppa” Maines

    Yes. Eat here. Not cheap but worth the experience. Be sure to go when they have the belly dancers. Took our 12 and 15 year old. They will never forget it. All the food was good. We had rabbit, lamb, chicken couscous, and chicken kabab. Kids really liked the soup appetizer especially dipping bread in it. The chicken bastilla was great. If you read a review that says it was strange that makes sense it’s a Moroccan restaurant. So you have to have an open mind to try new things. It’s going to be strange to taste powdered sugar, chicken, and cinnamon at the same time but what if you like it? The staff were super friendly. They realize a fixed course menu of $50+ of cultural cuisine with a 12 year old might scare parents off so they helped a lot with selection and even cost. If you’ve never had a Moroccan restaurant experience, this is your place.

  • Cassidy Dalton
    Cassidy Dalton
    11 months ago

    *Vegetarian and nut warning* My friend and I both agreed that neither of us would return here. The food was not worth the price. One major issue that occurred was it is a fixed 5 course menu. I asked if there was an alternative dessert that didn't have nuts and the waiter said he could bring me fruit instead. I was fine with that, but also fruit really isn't dessert. I then didn't notice until I started eating, but one of the appetizers also had nuts in it. My nut allergy is very mild, but this could be an emergency for someone else. I was later also brought the dessert with nuts in it and had to ask again for the fruit instead. The lentil soup was delicious, the salad was also good - aside from the eggplant. The chicken bastilla was strange...not something I'd order again, but my friend had a veggie one and he really enjoyed it. The entrees were delicious. I had the chicken with onions and olives (gotta be very careful for small bones). This place had a veggie meal option, but I don't really know if they are actually vegetarian friendly because when my friend ordered it, the waiter asked if he was okay with them using chicken broth.... The seats were comfortable and they had some belly dancing entertainment which was fun.

  • Jan Daley
    Jan Daley
    6 months ago

    My boyfriend and I went to this restaurant for a romantic date. The atmosphere is perfect (tent, colorful) but it was cold so bring a jacket to wear. I had been here twice before and I can say the food is not as good. I remember it tasting so great but not this time. I did like the salmon in tomato sauce— cook perfectly. The service was excellent. There was only one waiter for all tables so he was busy. My only critique is that he recommended a Moroccan glass of wine and it was not very good so that was disappointing. I think the star of the evening was the belly dancer 💃🏻!! She was beautiful and danced so great. She got about 7 people out on the dance floor. She was super nice and engaged with everyone at each table after she finished dancing. Would I return? Well mi think so! The place is unique and it was a fun evening

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