40 Best Latin American Restaurants in San Francisco

“Breakfast burritos are awesome, will return for them.

Weirdly though, there are an abundance of signs on the inside about food from outside and laptops that made me feel unwelcome even though I had neither my laptop nor food from outside with me.“

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

“Awesome experience and great food.“

“This place is pure perfection and they definitely know how to cook puerto rican food in original recipes but would satisfy a modern taste. Everything was perfectly cooked and this very friendly restaurant is always either slightly buzzing or very buzzing and I'm super happy that it is doing well in San Francisco. So many good things on their menu and the prices are actually quite a bargain considering the typical price in San Francisco for that quality of food.“

“Came here for a work luncheon. The ambiance is really nice. Very decorative. The service was great. I ordered the lobster enchiladas. It was good but a little bland.
When they brought out the food, they brought 1 of 5 entrees. After about 10 mins, they brought 3 more entrees. Unfortunately, I was the last one who had to wait for their food and I’m the slowest eater. I think it’s better to bring everyone’s dishes at the same time. I understand that they could be short staffed and they wanted the food to get out to the customer hot and fresh.
The prices are pretty too expensive for me. Every item was about $30+. It’s definitely not a place I’d just grab lunch for work. I think this place is best for a work luncheon or date.“

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

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

“Deliciosos sus mariscos, exquisitos los pescados, buen sazón en sus ensaladas y rico el pan.... Excelente atención“

“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“

“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!“

“We had a lovely evening here. Friendly staff and food is great. Tiny cosy place. Left out one star for future improvement. I sat right by the kitchen so it was a bit of disturbance. No alcohol serving. The food could be more spicier. But we all left full and happy.“

“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!“

“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 👌💯“

“Absolutely amazing service food and ambience. My husband and I have been here multiple times and fall more in love with the staff, food and beautiful culture that Mariposas adds to SF! We travel from Hayward just to be here! They have become more like family to us.“

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

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

“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“

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

“Muy buena atención Y muy delicioso 😋“

“$$$ 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“

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

“Mixiote is a hidden gem in San Francisco. I have eaten here more times than I can count, and the food is always delicious, consistent, and a great value. The staff and owner are also wonderful. I highly recommend the quesadilla or rice bowl with half chicken/half rajas con queso (my personal favorite).“

“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.“

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

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

“This bacon breakfast burrito has everything that I could ask from all the food categories filling all my nutritional needs for at least 10 hours. I'm a human going on 3 cylinders compact hybrid so my numbers don't necessarily reflect the rest of people's. Their habanero sauce is really poppin'- just do it if you're experienced with spicy flavors cause it stings. They give you a nice cold glass of water complimentary to your food. Appreciated the music 🎶, and the amazing customer service. This was the loftiest fanciest breakfast burrito of my life. I had one, and you should have one too!
The burrito in question was well eaten hence the crumbles left in the plate. Mimosa was rad, too! Now I hope I can make it back to my hotel without looking slightly drunk.“

“buena comida las pupusas una delicia“

“The chicken soup I ate from here was delicious. The chicken was soft and tender and the vegetables in my soup was buttery soft. My only complaint was that the chicken still had bones in it. It was still good though and I still recommend this restaurant. I give them 4 stars ⭐️“

“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.“

“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“

“Great food, especially for gluten free people. I cannot speak to authenticity, but the yellow sweet corn arepas tasted amazing. The black beans were also VERY good.

We had the Tres Empanadas and Yuca fries appetizers (loosely using that term here, the food comes out when it comes). Empanadas were greasy but I especially liked the beef one. Husband liked the cheese one! Yuca fries were not salty enough for me.

The grilled chicken in the arepa was a little dry, but the thing as a whole was good. The beef arepa was perfect - plantains a perfect complement to the yellow corn arepa, and the beef was shredded and delicious. Should have ordered 2-3!

They have some sauces on the table, the spicy one is quite good.

Service was totally lacking, but we did not mind. It’s counter order with table delivery.“

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

“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.“