49ers Season Opener in San Francisco: Where to Eat, Gather & Celebrate
Football season is back, and San Francisco is ready for the return of the 49ers.
On Thursday, September 10, 2026, the San Francisco 49ers will kick off the new NFL season against the Los Angeles Rams in a historic matchup at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. The game begins at 5:35 PM PT, and Bay Area fans can follow the action right here in San Francisco, with the game available locally on NBC Bay Area.
While the 49ers may be thousands of miles away, there’s no reason game day can’t feel close to home. For fans looking to enjoy great food, drinks, and time with friends before settling in for the game, Mariposas Dining offers a vibrant taste of Peru in the heart of San Francisco.
Make Game Day More Flavorful
A great football game deserves great food, and game day is the perfect excuse to gather around the table with friends and family.
Located at 825 Mission Street in San Francisco, Mariposas brings authentic Peruvian cuisine to the city with bold flavors, generous portions, and dishes made to share.
Whether you're meeting friends before the game or looking for a flavorful dinner while following the 49ers season opener, Mariposas makes it easy to turn an ordinary Thursday into a memorable game-day experience.
What to Order at Mariposas
Ceviche
Start your game-day meal with one of Peru's most iconic dishes. Mariposas serves several ceviche options, including Ceviche Clásico, featuring mahi mahi, classic leche de tigre, red onions, sweet potatoes, cilantro, cancha, and choclo.
For something even more indulgent, the Ceviche Carretillero combines mahi mahi, shrimp, and mussels with fried calamari, leche de tigre, ají amarillo, cancha, choclo, and sweet potatoes.
Lomo Saltado
No Peruvian dining experience is complete without Lomo Saltado. This classic dish features wok-fried beef tenderloin, onions, green onions, cilantro, tomatoes, French fries, and savory sauces, served with rice and an optional fried egg.
It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for sharing, or keeping all to yourself while you watch the game.
Pollo a la Brasa
Looking for a true Peruvian favorite? Pollo a la Brasa is always a great choice.
Mariposas serves Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken in whole, half, and quarter portions, with a choice of sides including French fries, sweet potato fries, salad, or rice.
It's the kind of comfort food that makes game day even better.
A San Francisco Game-Day Tradition
The 49ers' September 10 opener is a little different this year. Instead of taking place at Levi's Stadium, the historic Week 1 matchup against the Rams will be played in Melbourne, Australia.
But for San Francisco fans, the excitement still belongs here.
Whether you're a lifelong 49ers fan, watching your first game of the season, or simply looking for a reason to get together with friends, game day is about more than football. It's about good company, great food, and enjoying the energy of the city.
And what better way to celebrate than with the bold flavors of Peru?
Plan Your 49ers Game Day at Mariposas
Make your September 10 game-day plans a little more delicious and stop by Mariposas Dining in San Francisco.
Enjoy authentic Peruvian favorites, gather with friends, and get ready to cheer on the 49ers as they begin the 2026 season.
Whether you're joining us for dinner, picking up your favorite Peruvian dishes, or planning a gathering, we're ready to welcome you.
Planning a game-day gathering?
Contact Mariposas for private events, custom menus, and catering options.
Go Niners!
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