Mr. Pollo is a small, intimate, cozy dining experience. The food is proper comfort food. Every table has a view of the chef's kitchen and everyone is engaged since it is a very small space. It was exactly perfect as it was. The food impressed me, I thought I knew what I was getting when I would see a dish based on the ingredients and the flavor would be quite different from what i was expecting and that was so fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meghan Musnicki
Incredible food. Incredible atmosphere. 10/10 recommend. I kind of want to gate keep this, but I won’t.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tota Zoura
Great vibe, super friendly service, but honestly the food is not great. A lot of care was put into it, it was just not tasty.
Brian Yam
Such a hidden gem! Food was amazing - top tier ingredients and flavors were perfectly balanced. And the vibes are immaculate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phuong Luong
10/10 experience. Rotating menu with local, seasonal ingredients; every single dish was perfect. The octopus blew our minds - I didn't know octopus could be sooo tender and flavorful. Love the concept, the people behind it, and of course, the food.
A O
It's a very small space run by two guys! They offer a tasting menu and 2 seatings per day. It's hard to get reservations here but worth trying. The food is good and fresh and the energy of the owners is what makes it nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pam Bellefeuille
Mr Pollo is outstanding! Chef Graham and Host Will are a dynamic duo providing an outstanding meal with outstanding service while the ambience of the restaurant adds to the experience! Absolutely the BEST! Thank you Chef Graham and Host Will!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rick Balwani
Great experience at Mr. Pollo! First, the service is excellent - warm and friendly, feels like home. It’s an intimate and quiet space. Theres some calm tunes playing in the background and you can easily enjoy a conversation. The food is hearty and feels homemade, but at the same time I found the favors inventive and unique. My favorite course, the tri-tip arepas, then the appetizer - focaccia, fig, pistachios, mint and prosciutto? Amazing. The main course was roasted chicken on a bed of corn and other veggies - it was good but maybe my least favorite course. Overall, i would absolutely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
binasmith22
This is just a fantastic dinner spot. Comfy cozy delicious. Very homey, very welcoming. Loved it!
Connor Tsuchida
One of best meals you can find in SF. Not only was the food thoughtfully prepared and delicious (we had Adriatic figs and focaccia, a tri tip arepa, corn risotto with Guinea fowl, and lemon mousse with apricot ice cream) but it was ridiculously affordable for a 4 course meal. On top of all that, Will and Graham make the whole atmosphere warm and welcoming. They make it feel like you're eating at a friends house and it was so fun to talk with them about what inspires their menu every day
Dining at Mr. Pollo is less like going to a restaurant and more like being invited into someone’s home—someone who just happens to be a wildly talented chef. What sets this gem apart is its ever-changing, seasonally inspired menu, thoughtfully curated by the chef and owner, who are both as hands-on as they are warm and welcoming. The menu is reinvented regularly, built around what’s fresh, local, and in season. It’s a culinary surprise every visit—and trust me, it’s always a good one.You won't find a printed menu here. Instead, you’ll be guided course by course through the chef's current vision, each dish arriving with its own story and personal touch. The experience is as much about connection as it is about cuisine. The owner and chef don’t just serve you—they engage with you. It’s rare to find that level of hospitality paired with such high-level cooking. Mr. Pollo isn’t just a meal—it’s an ongoing dialogue with food, flavor, and the community. If you're a fan of creativity, spontaneity, and dining with heart, this tiny restaurant with a big soul is not to be missed. Just make sure to book ahead—with only 12 seats and a loyal following, tables fill up fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Selim Önal
Everything was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Noah Perdue
⭐️5 Stars - As much as I want to gatekeep this place.... get a reservation if you can. Incredible experience, Will and Graham are fantastic, and the food is gorgeous. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paige MacLaren
I had a wonderful experience at Mr. Pollo! The service was awesome and the food was incredible! I will def be going back :)
Mr. Pollo is a small, intimate, cozy dining experience. The food is proper comfort food. Every table has a view of the chef's kitchen and everyone is engaged since it is a very small space.
It was exactly perfect as it was. The food impressed me, I thought I knew what I was getting when I would see a dish based on the ingredients and the flavor would be quite different from what i was expecting and that was so fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible food. Incredible atmosphere. 10/10 recommend. I kind of want to gate keep this, but I won’t.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great vibe, super friendly service, but honestly the food is not great. A lot of care was put into it, it was just not tasty.
Such a hidden gem! Food was amazing - top tier ingredients and flavors were perfectly balanced. And the vibes are immaculate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10/10 experience. Rotating menu with local, seasonal ingredients; every single dish was perfect. The octopus blew our minds - I didn't know octopus could be sooo tender and flavorful. Love the concept, the people behind it, and of course, the food.
It's a very small space run by two guys! They offer a tasting menu and 2 seatings per day. It's hard to get reservations here but worth trying. The food is good and fresh and the energy of the owners is what makes it nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mr Pollo is outstanding! Chef Graham and Host Will are a dynamic duo providing an outstanding meal with outstanding service while the ambience of the restaurant adds to the experience! Absolutely the BEST! Thank you Chef Graham and Host Will!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience at Mr. Pollo! First, the service is excellent - warm and friendly, feels like home. It’s an intimate and quiet space. Theres some calm tunes playing in the background and you can easily enjoy a conversation. The food is hearty and feels homemade, but at the same time I found the favors inventive and unique. My favorite course, the tri-tip arepas, then the appetizer - focaccia, fig, pistachios, mint and prosciutto? Amazing. The main course was roasted chicken on a bed of corn and other veggies - it was good but maybe my least favorite course. Overall, i would absolutely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is just a fantastic dinner spot. Comfy cozy delicious. Very homey, very welcoming. Loved it!
One of best meals you can find in SF. Not only was the food thoughtfully prepared and delicious (we had Adriatic figs and focaccia, a tri tip arepa, corn risotto with Guinea fowl, and lemon mousse with apricot ice cream) but it was ridiculously affordable for a 4 course meal. On top of all that, Will and Graham make the whole atmosphere warm and welcoming. They make it feel like you're eating at a friends house and it was so fun to talk with them about what inspires their menu every day
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Love the place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dining at Mr. Pollo is less like going to a restaurant and more like being invited into someone’s home—someone who just happens to be a wildly talented chef. What sets this gem apart is its ever-changing, seasonally inspired menu, thoughtfully curated by the chef and owner, who are both as hands-on as they are warm and welcoming. The menu is reinvented regularly, built around what’s fresh, local, and in season. It’s a culinary surprise every visit—and trust me, it’s always a good one.You won't find a printed menu here. Instead, you’ll be guided course by course through the chef's current vision, each dish arriving with its own story and personal touch. The experience is as much about connection as it is about cuisine. The owner and chef don’t just serve you—they engage with you. It’s rare to find that level of hospitality paired with such high-level cooking. Mr. Pollo isn’t just a meal—it’s an ongoing dialogue with food, flavor, and the community. If you're a fan of creativity, spontaneity, and dining with heart, this tiny restaurant with a big soul is not to be missed. Just make sure to book ahead—with only 12 seats and a loyal following, tables fill up fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
⭐️5 Stars - As much as I want to gatekeep this place.... get a reservation if you can. Incredible experience, Will and Graham are fantastic, and the food is gorgeous. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a wonderful experience at Mr. Pollo! The service was awesome and the food was incredible! I will def be going back :)
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