50 Best Mexican Restaurants in San Francisco

“Had a super crispy super burrito. It was very delicious. The avocado was very good and I love the fact that there is no rice in the burrito. Would definitely recommend. There was a line for sitting but I took it to go. The wait wasn't too bad.“

“This incredible place offers an unforgettable dining experience from the moment you step inside. The food was simply exceptional, and the wine pairing was absolutely amazing. Friendly advice: skip lunch before going to dinner here, as you’ll be so full, unlike other places where you leave hungry. Highly recommend this place.“

“Great tasty stop at the end of the day. Love the friendly staff“

“If you haven’t been to Cantina Los Mayas in the Richmond District yet, you need to go. Seriously.
The moment you walk through the door, you notice something different. Everyone is smiling. There’s a genuine energy here that you can feel right away.
Mexican wine, a mezcal pour, craft cocktails, and a menu with some incredible options—but what really sets this place apart is the authentic experience.
Master Chef Juve makes running a restaurant look easy. But I think I know his secret: those smiles are his secret ingredient. 😁
From the kitchen to the servers, the entire staff brings that same warmth and hospitality every night. It’s the kind of place where you don’t just come for the food and drinks—you come for the experience, and you leave feeling like you’ve discovered something special.
I love this place, and I think you will too.
Cantina Los Mayas — go check it out. You can thank me later, Salud!🥂“

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“Went here for girls night with 6 of us. The owner and the staff were amazing. The inside is the exact vibe we were going for, music wasn’t too loud so we could talk, felt like a warm welcoming environment. The food was amazing. Went there tonight and headed back tomorrow morning to try their breakfast burritos with my bf. I would go as far as to say it’s my favorite place in SF.“

“What a great discovery Cocina Mama Cholita was! Just a small unassuming place on Mission St that we happened to walk into. The young proprietor had us sample all three enchilada sauces since we were unsure about which ones to pick. All three were delicious, but the the mole sauce was one of the best I had ever tasted. His grandma’s recipe, he said. Overall, a great experience! Serendipitous!!“

“I love it when a first try of something new to me is a sensational first impression as well! friendly staff and great food! I'll be back for sure!“

“I recommend the “Tinga” tacos or sopes 👍🏼“

“4 years in a row now this place has been our go to spot after working Folsom Street Fair, we drive up from out of state, have local friends help vend and finish the night off here with large portion sizes that taste incredible. I have tried something different each time and it is all amazing. Is the neighborhood a lil sketchy? Yup. Is it worth it? Also YES.“

“Been going there since the 70’s We loved their fresh made tortillas and masa for tamales. I did notice today the tortillas weren’t the same. I pray the masa hasn’t changed when we make our Xmas tamales. For the past 27 years I drive from Antioch to San Francisco for our masa.🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️“

“I thought this place was pretty good, but I wasn’t overly impressed, so I think it’s maybe a little overhyped. Food was good. Service is pretty good atmosphere was all right. We sat outside and it was pretty chilly and they didn’t have the heaters running.“

“Best Fajitas!! This has been our spot for 10 years and we love their food. Location is Oakland Park, FL.“

“The food here is absolutely delicious and the staff is so friendly and accommodating. I can't recommend this little gem in the Lakeside neighborhood enough. Reasonable prices as well as many menu choices. Do yourself a favor and go there and sample everything, you will be very glad you did.“

“best tacos 🌮🇮🇹🐍🦅 in San Francisco 🚩🏟📍49ers 🏈 maybe 🤷 😂24th street 💘“

“Great food and the best margaritas.“

“the chicken is the best around and the al pastor is to die for“

“food is delicious staff very polite“

“Let me tell you something, this has to be on your list when you come to SF. This is where you need to stop and this is where you need to eat the family the food the everything about this experience was nothing short of wonderful. I live in SoCal so Mexican food is a staple but let me tell you something this was a different experience completely everything is crafted with care and love and you know it I got the poblano spaghetti and omg my mind was blown away. I hope this place stays around for a very long time. This made my entire trip to SF worth it.“

“Quaint & good food. Friendly restaurant & staff.“

“Empezando por el excelente servicio, te hacen sentir bienvenido 😊, la espera de la comida es muy poca y la comida deliciosa, muy buen lugar para comer 🙂 Gracias.“

“We went in for early dinner at 5.30pm on a Saturday evening. It was pretty empty when we arrived. We started off with queso and chips which was pretty good. We had the mushroom tacos which were one of the best damn vegetarian tacos I have ever had in US!! Sweet potato tacos were pretty good too. Slightly pricy but the food and service make it worth it. Will definitely come again!“

“Newest restaurant open in Union Square. Incredible food. They are so kind and give back to the city.“

“We were out and about, looking for a place to have dinner on a Wednesday evening. We didn’t expect that most restaurants were only taking reservations. On our way back to the hotel, we came by Cenote. It didn’t look like much from the outside. It only had a few small tables with hard stool-style seats, fast food style. However…. The food was incredible! The four of us had all a different dish, and all four dishes looked beautiful. The flavors were fresh and very tasty. No disappointment! If you are looking for a mid-range priced dinner with awesome flavor in that neighborhood, this is your place! We all paid less than $20 for a fabulous dinner. Highly recommended if you like fresh and flavorful Mexican food.“

“Wow this place exceeded all my expectations. Everything was finally executed, the ambience of the restaurant was extremely cute and welcoming. The staff were very accommodating to any diet restrictions that me or my partner had. I highly recommend getting a chicken quesadilla the super style it was so good!!!! we got it to go but it was exceptionally warm and perfectly cooked!“

“I always have an amazing experience in the wheels on this so nice and friendly. This is my favorite Mexican place. I love how they greet you with a warm welcome and they’re always ready to place you in a seat.“

“Delicious food in a beautiful space with friendly and attentive staff. Highly recommend!“

“This is the food truck spot for tacos in San Francisco’s Mission District. The tacos are loaded and the sauces are nice and spicy. I love all the veggie’s they add on the side as well. Easy to pick up to-go or chill at the tables they have outside. I got 4 tacos for $17. Well worth the price and always happy to support small local businesses like this. This was a great way to celebrate Cinco De Mayo.“

“Can't find huitlacoche easily and they have it in their empanadas! Yum. Chicken fajitas was a plentiful portion and pretty good, but needed more seasoning. Small little restaurant with mostly solo diners. Maybe they do more take out I'm not sure, but glad I tried it! Very nice host/server. And great value.“

“best tacos 🌮🇮🇹🐍🦅 in San Francisco 🚩🏟📍49ers 🏈 maybe 🤷 😂24th street 💘“

“Really fun place. Probably the best house made tortilla chips I’ve ever had. Pliney on tap and beyond that a great selection. We both had salads and they were excellent. Burger was solid. Taco was mid for the price. It’s a 4.6 and that’s about what it should be at.“

“Great food, good service, and a wonderful overall experience.“

“The food was delicious and fresh.“

“Un lugar donde te sientes como en casa, como en tu México lindo y querido. Con la atención más cordial, amable y amigable del mundo. Lugar donde te concierten el paladar con la exquisitez de su buena comida y bebidas. Gracias Tio Chilo!!!!!“

“Great value and the food is exceptional! Small dining area and no frills, but who cares! I had the super taco and it was outstanding! I only wish I could have had a margarita!“

“Absolutely amazing experience love their happy hour specialty craft cocktails, the mango margarita w/ spicy rum salt was Top three margaritas all time !!“

“Great clean place, the people were very friendly and the food was amazing.“

“todo muy rico buen servicio 💯 x 💯 recomendado“

“Great food. Really authentic!“

“Kiosk for ordering, so no human interaction. I can’t really compare what I ate with other Mexican restaurants because of dietary restrictions. We had tacos: hand made blue corn tortillas! Meat had a charred flavor and was of good consistency. Quesabirria eas nice the consume was on good too. Overall great experience.“

“Food was Delicious. Staff was very friendly. The restaurant was very clean. Food was all fresh. I absolutely recommend them! We will be back.“

“Spectacular lunch at Colibri! I had the carne asada plate and the meat was flavorful and tender. The fresh homemade tortillas really hit the spot! The ceviche and guacamole we're perfect as well. We sat outside next to the heater, and it was perfect.“

“I always get the baja style fried fish tacos Nick's way. Had some friends try them last night, and everybody thought they were incredible. I personally also add their habanero salsa which you'll have to request for if you like that much heat. Their house margaritas are the perfect accompaniment. The staff is all great. It's generally busy every time I'm there but luckily I've never had to wait very long for a table (that might just be luck).“

“Best Mexican food I’ve had in the US. The nachos are unreal and the tacos are absolutely unbelievable, packed with flavor, fresh, and seriously addictive. Everything we tried was excellent. Que Chulada is an absolute gem and we’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend!“

“Street Taco has a great burrito, I tried their carne asada and it came exactly as I ordered: toasted, black beans, and packed with some salsas. It's a solid burrito for those who live close to the Haight-Ashbury area, and I need to go back and try their tacos!“

“I highly recommend this place. Delicious food, the best Mexican restaurant I have been and excellent service. Their servers are amiable, especially the guy at the front door. He welcomes all guests and will all smile, showing how he loves his work. More power to the Barrio team; I will return when I revisit SF.“

“Manitas is just around the corner from me. Not usually into Mexican food, but the huevos rancheros was actually really good. Tacos were decent too, and the horchata is sooo refreshing.“

“All of their food is delicious🔥🤤😋“

“Awesome food! Would go back again!“