50 Best Mexican Restaurants in San Francisco

“We found this place by asking where the best burritos were. Everyone we asked said to come here. You will wait in a long line but it moves fast and absolutely worth the wait! We got ours to go but there is some inside seating. Hands down the freshest most delicious burrito I've ever had. They are huge!“

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

“Juventino Carrillo is THE authority on Mexican wine with the largest selection in the US under one roof. We’re so grateful to have him and his talented team in our community. The food is incredible. We wish we were closer. We’d be here every week.“

“Went here as a solo diner and had a wonderful experience! I loved most of the dishes, with the standouts being the savory flan and the mole with quail. A couple of the dessert dishes fell short for me, but overall this was one of the best meals of my life. I did feel a bit too full around halfway through the meal — perhaps the pacing was a bit too fast for me, or there were too many filling dishes in the middle. The service was amazing, very attentive and kind wait staff. They even cleaned and boxed my abalone shell for me after I asked to keep it. Overall, I’m really happy to have experienced this meal. Thank you Californios!“

“The food here is beyond delicious - every taco we had from carnitas, birria, rib eye, maitake mushroom, chicken tinga - was truly incredible. The quesadilla is a big serving and also very tasty. The horchata is creamy and perfectly balanced, and not too sweet as many horchatas tend to be. The mezcal they serve is wonderful as well. The owners are so nice and service is very attentive. They’re also showing the World Cup right now on a screen. Go support this gem of a neighborhood business!!“

“Great little Mexican restaurant that we almost passed by without stopping. I’m very glad we didn’t. The inside is small, but the authentic mole and green sauces were
fantastic. The lady at the counter was super helpful in walking us through the options and making recommendations. Highly recommend for authentic Mexican flavors and food.“

“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.“

“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 👍🏼“

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

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

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

“Great food and the best margaritas.“

“We were looking for the best taco spot in SF and this place kept popping up. it was just what everyone described. The food was amazing, and they served big portions. The meat was flavorful. If you dine in they give chips and salsa while you wait for your food. I got the carne asada platillo and my gf got the alambre platillo and it came with avocado which is really rare. we also got a taco to try it and it was really good. The service was fast and the people were really nice. The vibe is 10/10 couldn’t beat it. Would definitely recommend for an authentic Mexican restaurant experience“

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

“Overall this is the best Mexican restaurant for many blocks around and it’s not particularly close. Super nice addition to the area.

The best thing here is the hot salsa, made from dried chilies, it’s really great but as far as I can tell they only give it to you if you ask, and it comes in a squeeze bottle.

I usually like carnitas extra crispy but theirs are very soft and super good.“

“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.“

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

“Consistently great tacos burritos or quesadillas the only reason I didnt list anything else was i havent tried the other items. It gets better the crew running the truck are awesome if I ever forget my order they'll remember. Good food and good people.“

“There's something about the best tacos i've had, amazing service and Vicente Fernández music in the background that just enlightens your day. I absolutely recommend it, specially when there are tacos de cabeza. Greetings from Chile🇨🇱“

“This place deserves a higher rating than is average. I've brought many people here recently and have had it 3x times in a row. I love the grilled fish and the seared ahi tuna for the win. I highly recommend this unassuming place for people in the area!“

“Muy acogedor el lugar, perfecto para un almuerzo en familia.“

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

“This used to be one of our favs. While eating there tonight I actually couldn’t believe how bad the food was that I tried checking their website to see if there was new ownership or a new chef. The beef tacos tasted bland and with a tinge of a chemical taste, the chips were stale but I was hungry so ate them, the dip they came with was probably the only good thing, the fish tacos were not like how they used to taste. I ordered a margarita, the bart next asked if I wanted tequila. I said yes. She brought me mescal. Yuck. Seriously, what happened Otra?“

“The grilled cheese burrito was absolutely delicious! What a genius idea. Every bite is greeted with tasty guacamole, continued with flavorful carne asada, and then you’re left with melty cheese to chew on afterwards. And the addition of a churro was really the cherry on top. If you’re visiting the mission and want the best burrito possible, get this one!“

“Stopped into the location on Haight St. We got the carnitas Street Burrito and an order of nachos. Good quality burrito. Happy with the ratio of the meat to beans, rice, pico.
The nachos were bigger and better than we expected. Fully covered in toppings and cheese. I hate when I run out of toppings and you still have extra chips and this was not the case. I give the service 5 bc the ladies at the counter were friendly and the food came out quickly.
I gave to atmosphere a 3 bc the tables were not being cleaned off and the garbage can was overflowing.
The big window/ patio in the front is a great place to people watch and there is a lot to see in Haight St.“

“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!!!!!“

“The food was excellent, everything tasted so good and fresh, I loved their molletes and chilaquiles, I never tried before a chilaquiles with habanero sauce but it was super good, their cafe de olla was great as well. They have friendly staff.“

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

“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.🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️“

“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.“

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

“Bea made me and my friends and our visit so enjoyable! She was warm, and always checked in on us to make sure if we needed anything she was there. Her friendly attitude and great service really stood out and made the whole experience even better. We’ll definitely be asking for Bea the next time we come back and that will be very soon!“

“Walked in one day and wanted to try some nachos. Had a great time. It was good fresh food. The service was amazing and the views from the windows are pretty. The restaurant is also decorated very beautifully. Will come back again to try the other things I was suggested. But unfortunately just the day was not just for me, which was decent.

Don't mind the to go box in my photos. I didn't want to dirty dishes when I was hoping to take most of the Nachos to go :)“

“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!“

“Purchased catered food for a wedding rehearsal dinner.. JJ, the catering manager was great. Very helpful. The whole staff was helpful. The food was ready on time and delicious. My wedding party was very happy and couldn't stop mentioning how good the food was. Love the habanero salsa. Chorizo was on point. Best horchata I've had in a long time.“

“food is delicious staff very polite“

“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).“

“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🔥🤤😋“

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

“Hands down best Mexican spot on the West Side and it's not even close.

My favorite are the carnitas tacos, but everything is good.

I'm addicted to their red salsa. It's my favorite in the entire city. Be prepared, its spicy.

Very family friendly, my kids love going there. Family owned, super nice people. I can't say enough good things about this place.“

“Awesome food! Would go back again!“

“Hella Mexican here so my review is raw.

Tortillas are lame cheap white GMO tortillas. Boring with extra canola oil to give them flavor.

Asada is good
Lengua is boring
Pastor is boring and I found the reviews over rated.

You have to ask for lime, onion, cilantro, radish and salsa. It is not served on your plate.

Best thing around here? Maybe. Best thing in SF? No way!“

“Amazing food! The Quesabirria are AMAZING! 😋“

“The food was delicious and fresh.“

“Halibut tacos, margaritas, birria tacos - to die for! Caveat, I’m a white boy from San Diego, but their tacos got me - almost cried! They get busy because of the location but they’re good with discounting the bill if service is slow. Halibut tacos are a must! Order two and order nothing else, they’re huge! Ask for margarita with light or no ice :)“

“I had dinner at this Mexican restaurant recently and left extremely satisfied with the entire experience. The tacos were some of the best I’ve ever had, full of fresh ingredients and perfectly balanced flavors. The rice, beans, and guacamole complemented the meal perfectly and made everything even more enjoyable. The service was quick and professional, and the staff checked on us regularly to make sure everything was perfect. The restaurant had a warm and vibrant atmosphere that made it ideal for spending quality time with family and friends.“