40 Best Latin American Restaurants in San Francisco

“Great food, great atmosphere and great service! Fair prices and snappy service!“

“Great experience!great food! family oriented.. takes you back to your roots. We had a huge group. we all tried something different, and we shared everything. it was all delicious. for dessert we had the churros with the Mexican melted chocolate ...delicious!!!!“

“Awesome experience and great food.“

“We had a wonderful time. The restaurant is beautiful, the music is lovely, and the food is excellent. We had a platter that was vegan (the vegetarian platter) — delicious if you’re vegan, the pork plate, and breakfast eggs. The server Walter Duran was a joy! Thank you!“

“My girlfriend and I love their empanadas. We crave Chalos at least once a week! Hands down the best empanadas we’ve had. Our favorite is the baked sweet beef. We always get the baked options. The owners are super nice and great to talk too. Highly recommend a visit. Grab an empanada, coffee, and head to the beach for some views.“

“El Dorado is an absolute gem! I stopped by after work and tried the Pollo Causa and Lomo Saltado, hands down the best I’ve had in a long time. It’s tough to find those dishes done right, but El Dorado absolutely nailed it. Every bite was packed with flavor and clearly made with care.

What really made the experience stand out was Manny, the owner. He’s incredibly warm, welcoming, and passionate about what he does, you can feel that energy from the moment you walk in. The entire staff was just as friendly and attentive, which made the service top-notch from start to finish.

The ambiance? Stunning. Super cozy, vibrant, and totally Instagram-worthy, the kind of spot you want to bring friends to or just treat yourself. And don’t sleep on the Pisco Sours, they’re dangerously good and crafted to perfection.

Can’t wait to come back. El Dorado has definitely earned a spot in my regular rotation!“

“First time here….Mexican sandwich with carnitas… OMG so delicious“

“This is a very special place on Mission Street where the flavors of Nicaragua and Honduras come together beautifully.
As a vegetarian, I truly appreciate how the team always goes out of their way to surprise me with creative and delicious new recipes.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service is always kind and attentive.
Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy Central American cuisine with a personal touch!“

“Their pupusas are pretty tasty, the salsa and curtido as well. The older gentleman working there was nice enough, but there was a girl that didn’t respond in the slightest when I told her thank you and to have a nice day. I mean, I don’t care if she had a nice day. I was just being polite. And she didn’t even look at me throughout our interaction. Just handed me my food, with a sort of “hurry up and leave” attitude. I mean, she doesn’t have to look at me either. I know I’m hideous. I dunno, I’m from the midwest. People make eye contact and exchange niceties out there. I guess I won’t bother being polite here. No one cares anyway. Hahaha“

“The best Bang Bang Wings and the food it out of this world! 👌🏼“

“Great food and service ! Love the ambience and variety offerings“

“La Guatemalteca offers box delivery to Central America. A few friends report their delivery services as reliable. The retail store is very small but whimsical. There are many household food items that are used in Guatemala such as salsa, ketchup, and hygiene products. I enjoy visiting“

“todo muy rico , las pupusas están muy ricas , y la botana es todo un manjar 100% recomendado y garantizado , tienen un excelente servicio y muy buena atención al cliente 👌💯“

“First night in San Francisco and utterly exhausted after lack of sleep getting here we staggered out to an early dinner ( early here- 2am where we just came from). We must have looked like halfwits, probably confirmed by us choosing what we realised after was the one unset and not yet cleaned table in the whole place! The waitress was patient and didn’t make us feel any more idiotic than we already felt. The food was really fab too. I had my favourite sort of thing - lots of little bits to try as many dishes as possible - while my partner had arepas. We only have a few nights staying near here but I very much hope i can persuade M to have a repeat dinner here!“

“We were seated as requested in the window seats. The service was excellent - we were given a crash course in Peruvian food. We had the ceviche which was flavorful and I love the crispy calamari on top. The Lomo Saltado, served on fries, was so tender and the sauce was delicious for dipping the fries. And of course, the very dangerous Pisco Sour! Must try!“

“Absolutely fantastic if you can handle the heat.
Had a wonderful Mango Habanero Aquachile.
The best I ever had…
But the heat is real.
This place is a real deal. You’ll see them prepare food and it’s as freas as it gets.“

“Mi primera vez ahí fue muy bueno nunca había ido me lo recomendaron y fui muy bien ambiente me encanto probé 5 platos y estaban deliciosos Muy buen ambiente y muy recomendable Bayan“

“The food is sooooo good and delicious with a very nice ambiance and atmosphere in their patio dining ..“

“Muy buena atención Y muy delicioso 😋“

“Wonderful food, great service and we enjoyed it very much.“

“The food was delicious! Good service we had a great time!“

“El Paisa offers a taste of authentic Honduran cuisine that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. From the moment you step inside, you're transported to a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
The menu boasts a variety of traditional dishes, each one packed with flavor. Don't miss the pork chops with coconut flavor beans was something I would recommend.
The service is friendly and attentive, making you feel right at home.“

“One of the best Mexican meals I’ve had in SF—100% better than Chipotle, with all fresh ingredients. I highly recommend the noodle bowl and quinoa bowl. They’re only open from 11 AM to 2 PM, and I just wish they were open longer and on more days. A true hidden gem!“

“The Lomo saltado sándwich and papaya smoothie is soo… Good! I highly recommended 👍🏼“

“Have taken both grandchildren over last 5 years—-they always leave happy 😃“

“buena comida las pupusas una delicia“

“$$$ Best place in the city for Brazilian style grilled meats. Lovely salad bar side dishes. Do not miss the grilled pineapple. Not inexpensive. Special occasion restaurant“

“Are you looking for a quick bite that is different in flavor, fulfilling in taste, easy to share with friends, I think Pica Pica could be just that place. I have come here plenty of times after playing sports and feeling hungry for something to tie me over. I love their Arepas , there are plenty to choose from. Their yuca fries are always yummy . Staff is moving orders and the atmosphere is alright for a quick bite. Give it a try if you haven't already.“

“Excellent service and the staff is so friendly and kind! Paula’s Cafe has such a warm, welcoming vibe, and everything from the food to the atmosphere is top-notch. A perfect spot for a relaxing meal or coffee break. The breakfast burrito is my favorite. You must try this place, it’s become a new regular spot for me!“

“Small place, felt very hole in the wall. But the food was so good and the owner who was working was so friendly and seemed very excited to serve us and share his food. Really enjoyed the place, some of the best tortillas I’ve had around here“

“TLDR: huge pupusas and friendly serviceWe ordered the best burger in the mission and a zucchini pupusa. The burger seasoning was distinctly Central American with the spices but it was a little overcooked for me. The pupusa was pretty big and very flavorful and packed with ingredients. They also gave us free chips and salsa… the salsa was fuego! Service was very nice, quick and efficient“

“I rarely post reviews but had to chime in as this was such an outstanding experience with Lima Peruvian! I catered an event in my home and the food arrived on time, piping hot, carefully marked for ingredients and allergens and was just so delicious. I received countless compliments and requests from guests to find out where the food came from. The order included a mix of meat, meatless and vegan offerings that really hit the spot. In particular, the Loma Saltado, Aji de Gallina (Creamy Yellow Chicken), Seco de Pollo (Green Herb Chicken), Vegan Split Pea Amarillo and rice were outstanding. Thank you Lima Peruvian!“

“I visited SF and I couldn't have eaten better than at Truly Food. The food is delicious and has very good presentation. The menu is varied and there are also desserts ?? without a doubt an excellent option if you also want to support Latin entrepreneurship. I would definitely visit again

Kid-friendliness: The asada and chicken tacos are excellent
Option! I have two small children who enjoyed them very much.“

“Great food. Special requests accepted. Friendly Staff. Enough said.“

“Lately I’ve been craving Papusas, there is nothing better than a fluffy papusa with crispy edges. I enjoyed the papusas here, except I think they are a little too salty for my taste, maybe it’s the salt of the cheese they use not sure, otherwise they are delicious. I ordered two cheese and two mixed. Not a ton of meat in the mixed. Very light stuffing. The sauce they give you is not that spicy at all.“

“Buen servicio y pollo fresco y caliente!!“

“exelente atención pollo con tajadas riquísimo“

“I came to visit the State of Virginia and I wanted to try something delicious from our Latin food and I chose Mayas'hs Restaurant everything was excellent from the attention of the waiter was excellent the service and the food was very delicious and the atmosphere very comfortable I would return to this place without no doubt!!I came to visit the State of Virginia and I wanted to try something delicious from our Latin food and I chose Mayas'hs Restaurant everything was excellent from the attention of the waiter was excellent the service and the food was very delicious and the place is very comfortable I would return to this place!!

Wheelchair accessibility: It has good accessibility for disabled people.It has good accessibility for disabled people.“

“Friendly service. Delicious food. reasonable prices.“