Wonderful, unique gem in the heart of the Mission. Oaxacan cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hannah Meiseles
Absolutely a hidden gem! I got a chileajo tamale and a Oaxacan hot chocolate. The tamale came with a sauce that was smoky, a little spicy, and the perfect compliment to the tamale. And it was only $6! Hot chocolate was also delicious and made by hand at our table. So happy to have found this place and would recommend to anyone visiting the Mission.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chileajo, Oaxacan Hot Chocolate
Alan Cuevas
This place is great! A great alternative to the common taqueria style Mexican dishes you’ll find throughout the mission. In my top 3 of Mexican places in SF. I predict it’s only a matter of time before this places blows up and has overwhelming lines! Which would be a good thing! ?
Food: 5
Katie-Lee
Love the hot chocolate so foamy & the spices are amazing. The owners are so friendly too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S D
Lovely place! I recommend the cafe de olla, of course.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda D.
Service, GREAT The location itself, super cute Food, even better! We tried to go again a few weeks ago but they were closed, we will be back but we're from east bay. It's a hop skip and a jump for us, but genuinely worth it. Wish they were open Sundays but totally understand why they aren't. The goal is to try everything on the menu!
Rose A.
This small restaurant is my go-to place. Authentic Oaxacan food prepared by two excellent chefs from Oaxaca. A really sweet spot. The service is great. This place is a gem.
Terry Guyton
My wife and I were just in Oaxaca City a few weeks ago. My favorite thing to eat there was the tlayudas in El Marcado 20 Noviembre. The Tlayudas here are IDENTICAL. Perfect flavor. Knocked my socks off. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tlayuda
Miriam B.
A must try, their mole tamale, chile relleno, quesadilla con rajas, and pineapple tamale were AMAZING! This is what all tamales should be like- moist, small, and very little dough with lots of flavor. Try their tepache (fermented pineapple) agua Fresca. Taste like kombucha! You will make this your to go spot after coming here!
Tay H.
Cafe de Olla continues to blow me away. As planned after I left my last 5 star review, we returned to try the huitlacoche as a quesadilla. This time, we also got a chicken tinga quesadilla. Like we had predicted, this was AMAZING. Both "proteins" really shine in the quesadilla and the sweetness of the huitlacoche is balanced so nicely by the saltiness of the cheese. The chicken tinga is definitely my new favorite add-in, though. It's incredibly tender and flavorful. I also tried the Oaxacan Chocolate this time, which is a handmade creamy, frothy hot chocolate with added cinnamon. They make it tableside in a clay pot I believe like they would the cafe de olla drink. It was so flavorful but easy drinking, not like a Parisian hot chocolate where you have to tap out after two sips! Just love it here, and the staff and owners are so friendly!
When I’m nostalgic for Oaxacan goodness; this is my stop!! I come from San José (an hour away) to get my favorites: chocolate de olla, quesadilla de huitlacoche y flor de calabaza y tamales de huitlacoche. Few places have this delicacy or know how to do it right but Cafe de Olla is on point!! Their staff are so friendly and personable. They remember my name and it feels like being a part of a lil’ community when Im there. I recommend it highlyDietary restrictions: Veggie and vegan options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mole Tamales, Quesadilla, Oaxacan Hot Chocolate
Kathy H.
Delicious food and coffee - great service. Was a beautiful sunny day and we sat outside
Jeffrey B.
What a surprise gem of a place in the Mission. Met up with my pal and we had the yummiest lunch! Everything from the café con Leche to the seriously delicious tamales to the nicest staff are all reasons to return.
Yazeed Sabri
Food isn't good, tamale was way too salty. It honestly feels like most people come here to eat insects.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Hetal S.
The vegan frijoles and cepil tamales were not dry at all and full of flavor. They were served with a flavorful sauce and a salad. Very tasty. The restaurant was really cute. The staff was very nice. Would highly recommend
Wonderful, unique gem in the heart of the Mission. Oaxacan cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely a hidden gem! I got a chileajo tamale and a Oaxacan hot chocolate. The tamale came with a sauce that was smoky, a little spicy, and the perfect compliment to the tamale. And it was only $6! Hot chocolate was also delicious and made by hand at our table. So happy to have found this place and would recommend to anyone visiting the Mission.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chileajo, Oaxacan Hot Chocolate
This place is great! A great alternative to the common taqueria style Mexican dishes you’ll find throughout the mission. In my top 3 of Mexican places in SF. I predict it’s only a matter of time before this places blows up and has overwhelming lines! Which would be a good thing! ?
Food: 5
Love the hot chocolate so foamy & the spices are amazing. The owners are so friendly too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely place! I recommend the cafe de olla, of course.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service, GREAT The location itself, super cute Food, even better! We tried to go again a few weeks ago but they were closed, we will be back but we're from east bay. It's a hop skip and a jump for us, but genuinely worth it. Wish they were open Sundays but totally understand why they aren't. The goal is to try everything on the menu!
This small restaurant is my go-to place. Authentic Oaxacan food prepared by two excellent chefs from Oaxaca. A really sweet spot. The service is great. This place is a gem.
My wife and I were just in Oaxaca City a few weeks ago. My favorite thing to eat there was the tlayudas in El Marcado 20 Noviembre. The Tlayudas here are IDENTICAL. Perfect flavor. Knocked my socks off. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tlayuda
A must try, their mole tamale, chile relleno, quesadilla con rajas, and pineapple tamale were AMAZING! This is what all tamales should be like- moist, small, and very little dough with lots of flavor. Try their tepache (fermented pineapple) agua Fresca. Taste like kombucha! You will make this your to go spot after coming here!
Cafe de Olla continues to blow me away. As planned after I left my last 5 star review, we returned to try the huitlacoche as a quesadilla. This time, we also got a chicken tinga quesadilla. Like we had predicted, this was AMAZING. Both "proteins" really shine in the quesadilla and the sweetness of the huitlacoche is balanced so nicely by the saltiness of the cheese. The chicken tinga is definitely my new favorite add-in, though. It's incredibly tender and flavorful. I also tried the Oaxacan Chocolate this time, which is a handmade creamy, frothy hot chocolate with added cinnamon. They make it tableside in a clay pot I believe like they would the cafe de olla drink. It was so flavorful but easy drinking, not like a Parisian hot chocolate where you have to tap out after two sips! Just love it here, and the staff and owners are so friendly!
Restaurantji Recommends
When I’m nostalgic for Oaxacan goodness; this is my stop!! I come from San José (an hour away) to get my favorites: chocolate de olla, quesadilla de huitlacoche y flor de calabaza y tamales de huitlacoche. Few places have this delicacy or know how to do it right but Cafe de Olla is on point!! Their staff are so friendly and personable. They remember my name and it feels like being a part of a lil’ community when Im there. I recommend it highlyDietary restrictions: Veggie and vegan options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mole Tamales, Quesadilla, Oaxacan Hot Chocolate
Delicious food and coffee - great service. Was a beautiful sunny day and we sat outside
What a surprise gem of a place in the Mission. Met up with my pal and we had the yummiest lunch! Everything from the café con Leche to the seriously delicious tamales to the nicest staff are all reasons to return.
Food isn't good, tamale was way too salty. It honestly feels like most people come here to eat insects.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
The vegan frijoles and cepil tamales were not dry at all and full of flavor. They were served with a flavorful sauce and a salad. Very tasty. The restaurant was really cute. The staff was very nice. Would highly recommend