Once you pop the fun dont stop! I can't believe I've never been here. It could be the fact that…read moreit's incredibly challenging to get a reservation or sit at the bar, but I think that's indicative of how good this place is. Ambiance is off the charts: 100/10 - perfect for a date, birthday, family brunch, anything. So beautiful. Food doesn't disappoint either. The guacamole is $19 but is the entire bowl. Like 20 servings so worth it and great value. 1. Chicken tamale 10/10 2. Chile relleno 5/10 3. Fish tacos - deep fried 10/10 4. Dungeness crab enchiladas 8/10 5. Elote 9/10 6. Queso with chorizo 10/10 They also serve you hefty portions of salsa with your chips and that's the kind of ratio I'm looking for in life.

This restaurant is gorgeous: incredibly spacious with high ceilings and an atmosphere that feels…read morelike dining on a ritzy outdoor patio. The open layout and elegant design make the whole experience feel luxurious and special. The service was also very attentive and friendly, which added to the overall experience. What was ordered: Calamari Fritos: If there's calamari on the menu, 100% I'm going to order it. If a restaurant can't batter or deep fried squids right, then you know something is wrong. Fortunately, it did not disappoint. So delicious. Combination Platter Enchilada and House tamales: Not worth the price. Just skip it. Dish lacks favor. Esquites: Not worth the price. Just skip it. Very bland. Crispy shredded beef taquitos: Not worth the price. Just skip it. There was no favor. Even the queso on top was favorless. Price: It's very expensive for bland Mexican food Parking: Decent. We came after 5:30pm and we did drive around a few times to find parking. Side note: We waited a month to eat here and was sooo disappointed. It wasn't bad but not worth the money or the wait. The flavors were just average and didn't justify the expensive prices. At this point, you're paying more for the ambiance, photos, service than the actual quality of the dishes.

Great burittos! Food was freshly made. The chicken and the Al Pastor pork were tender…read moreAnd flavorful!

So last night my friends and I tried this Mexican restaurant and whew... where do I even start…read more First of all, the lady at the front had zero customer service skills. Not welcoming, not friendly, just straight attitude. That already set the tone. Now let's talk tacos. I'm from LA, so when it comes to street tacos, I know what's up. $5.99 for a regular street taco?? And $7.99 for lengua?? Be serious. That's gourmet pricing without gourmet quality. Especially after seeing their old menu prices went from $2.99 to $3.50 to $3.99... and now suddenly almost $6? That price evolution is wild. Respect to the man cooking, he was actually very nice. But kindness alone doesn't justify those prices. The quality just didn't match what they're charging. Inflation is real, but so is value. And this wasn't it.

WOW! WOW! WOW! What a great find! We're from the Richmond District, but we never let that stop…read moreus from venturing out to different districts in the City. The City is so diverse. We feel that it's one of the perks of living in San Francisco. What cuisine do we not have? We were craving Mexican food and we found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow on Leland Street in Visitacion Valley. We entered the restaurant that was 1/3 filled at 11:30 a.m. The restaurant was cozy and homey. Let's eat here! Done. The menu was extensive, so we asked the young lady (Jocelyn) what's popular. She said everyone loves the chilaquiles with their special verde sauce. Done. Then I asked, what else is good? Jocelyn said they normally run out of their empanadas/turnovers. There were 3 left (pineapple, apple and chicken). We'll take them all. Done. Now, what to drink? Jocelyn suggested the cafe de olla. Done. OMG the best best suggestion ever. Not only was the food delicious and all the homemade sauces the tastiest... the cafe de olla (Mexican coffee with cinnamon) hit the mark. The coffee was the star of my meal. I would drive all the way to Leland Street just for this. That's how yummy it was. After we finished eating we sat around and spoke to Jocelyn (a junior in high school) and her father Jose. We said we'll return for sure. He said you have to try the enchilada mole. His wife is from Puebla and that's where mole is made. He was so kind to give my BF a sample. Definitely a great great find! Checkout La Joya Cafe! Ole!

A let down. Ordered the kids "chicanito" breakfast that states scrambled eggs and my son was served…read moreover medium eggs that he doesn't like. I ordered a torta de pollo asado. On the menu it states it is served with pickled jalapeños, lettuce and mayo, all of which were missing from my sandwich. My family was only checked on after we had already finished all of our food, and we were waiting on a box. I was excited to try this place after reading the reviews, but it unfortunately missed the mark for this family of 4.

George and I decided to try Melissa's Taqueria after calling ahead twice with a couple of…read morequestions. They confirmed they serve refried beans and that breakfast is available all day, although it might take a bit longer during lunch hours. That was enough for us to get in the car and head over to Brisbane. This is not a trendy or modern spot, but more of a good old fashioned Mexican restaurant. It focuses on simple, familiar dishes rather than trying to reinvent anything. When we walked in, there were only a few people there, and they seemed like regulars. It gave the place a comfortable, neighborhood feel. I ordered the generous chorizo plate, which came with scrambled eggs, refried beans, Spanish rice, and tortillas on the side. The menu said it included three eggs. If that is the case, they must have been on the smaller side. The chorizo was decent, though milder than I expected, and the eggs could have been cooked a little less. Still, it was a solid and satisfying meal overall. George left most of his rice but ate the rest of his food, and I finished everything on my plate. The restaurant was clean, and the owner was friendly when we spoke with him. The service, however, was a bit hands off. My water glass was never refilled, and no one checked back to see if we needed anything else, which I found a little annoying. Even with those minor issues, there is something appealing about the place. It feels like a local staple with a steady group of regulars. I am interested in going back to try more of the menu. Brisbane has ample parking without meters.

I went here based on a picture of their salsa…read more I've been looking for a specific blended red salsa for years. I found it! And this one's hotter than I remember. When you think of typical Mexican fare... burritos, tacos, enchiladas, chile rellenos... you have a flavor in mind. Right or wrong, to me, this place embodies that flavor: rich red enchiladas sauce, flavorful beans and rice, and a particular amount of melty cheese. I had the chile relleno plate with a carnitas enchiladas. Delicious.

Carne asada super burrito was tasty, and a solid portion. Came with chips. The roasted peppers and…read moreonions were also flavorful. Would love it if they had more salsas without cilantro, but solid burrito anyways! Service was extremely nice, a few regulars came through during my visit. The ambiance is similar to many of the Mexican places in the area - good portion of takeout, with a number of small tables.

Would typically give a 5 star. But lately it's been.. off. I ordered a carne asada super burrito…read moreduring my lunch break, walked all the way home and found out that it was a shrimp burrito. Walked all the way back to the restaurant and told them about it and they gave me a weird look, took the burrito and tossed it. Recently ordered the same carne asada super burrito, drove home and found it was a cold burrito so had to reheat it before enjoying it. The food is usually fresh and hot but I know this was sitting out on the table for someone to come along and take it. I've been going here since high school, now a days, it feels a little different.

got a crunchwrap from here after my yoga class and loved it! so yummy and everyone that works there…read morewas really nice.

A friend and I went to Guapas in Oyster Point and we were both thoroughly impressed…read more The restaurant and area are both super clean. Guapas excels in customization and selections. I got a quesadilla on a flour tortilla. I got both carne asada and chicken asada for proteins- both meats were spiced perfectly and I received a heart portion which was nice. For sauces Inside the quesadilla I got Queso Fresco and Truffle Crema. Both were standouts with flavor but that truffle crema- OMG, so delicious!! Savory with an earthy undertone- complemented the meat so nicely. I got other topping such as corn and lettuce which were fresh! Delicious Mexican food and exceptional service in a calm and cool environment.

Always on point…read more Quesadillas and super burritos are our go to. Food is fresh and made to order.

For as long as I've known, El Farolito and Taqueria Guadalajara has had this longstanding rivalry…read moredue to them being literally across the street from each other and they have been staples in the neighborhood for years. Growing up, my family and I frequented to Taqueria Guadalajara- but this all changed for me in the past few years. El Farolito always has flavorful food, good portions, and is reasonably priced. This specific location of El Farolito is my favorite because of its proximity to other businesses I go to and the customer service is great. I either get a shrimp burrito or steak quesadilla, but today I decided to get a steak and shrimp burrito as a treat along with chips and a pina jarrito. They serve you rather quickly, and I'm not lying when I say that El Faro has some of the best Mexican food in San Francisco.

Hubby and I were looking to try a new place and this restaurant happens to be local for us. I…read morechecked their yelp page and saw that there were good reviews with supporting pictures. The food looked delicious, eye candy. Parking is limited. It's a small place, but big enough to come in with a fairly large group. We walked in and sat down. I noticed a huge counter with a big television screen playing music videos of Latin music, jamming. There were a couple of tables and cultural decor. It was clean and inviting. The server greeted us and brought us chips and salsa verde. The salsa verde was to my liking, perfect amount of spicy. The server came back and took our orders: - Caldo de res (my order), came with rice, tortillas, and cilantro with onions - Grilled chicken tacos - Chicken quesadilla My caldo res was tasty and so good. I love the flavor of the broth. Big portion for me. I finished it though lol. I tasted hubby's tacos and quesadilla, also yummy. I love that they grilled the chicken, gives the flavor more depth. This will be one of our local spots. Thank you, El Taconazo for cooking for us.

Was in the mood for seafood and this place popped up on Yelp as a recommendation. Ordered the fried…read morefish, shrimp cocktail, and aguachilles. The shrimp cocktail had a lot of shrimp, avocado, and cucumber which was delicious. But the actual cocktail juice was light in flavor. Because we took it to go I was able to doctor it up with some extra cocktail sauce, horseradish, hot sauce and lemon. I also loved that they serve saltines with their shrimp cocktail because some places just give chips. The fried fish was delicious and unfortunately I wasn't able to try the aguachilles before they ran out which might mean they were good.

Food was good! Stop in if you're in the area. Friendly atmosphere, you won't be disappointed!read more

My dad wanted birria tacos for his bday and my go to places do not have birria tacos so decided to…read moretry a new spot. The birria tacos came with 3 regular sized tacos and honestly each one is pretty dense with meat and cheese. The consome also had some meat although, I think it was beef and not goat. Everything was tender but the flavor was just ok for me. My mom wanted a carnitas super burrito and this was pretty good. Lots of meat and some bits were crispy just how I like it. I wouldn't mind getting it again but I do want to try their al pastor next time. Their fish plate was pretty good as well. Loved the crispness of the fish and it didn't feel greasy or heavy. It came with avocados, rice, beans, lettuce and 4 flour tortillas. I wouldn't mind getting this again. A basket of chips came for each person as soon as we sat down and there was a healthy selection of salsa. I didn't care for the chips itself as they were too salty for me. The ambiance is very festive and there were plenty of people coming in and out. We dined in and found myself wishing they gave real silverware rather than plastic. We were only give one real fork for the fish and it was difficult to break apart. Their plastic cutlery was also pretty flimsy so we mostly ate with our hands. Overall, I'd still come back and try other dishes.

This place is a little pricier than most taquerias but daym their burritos and tacos are good…read more(portions match the price) The super burrito is well balanced, not too much beans or rice. The sauce and meat really comes through in every bite which is the most important thing for me in burritos. The tacos are loaded with meat and onions. I always say a hallmark of a good taqueria is how good their carnitas are and Gonzalez has superb carnitas. Perfectly crispy and a nice smokey grill taste to them. Honestly my favorite comfort food here in Portola. Shoutout to staff, very friendly!

After reading Matt Y.'s review, I came here to try their carnitas. He is 100% right. The carnitas…read morein my taco salad $14 were terrific! The bigger meat pieces were tender and moist. The ends were crispy with bits of crunchy strands. The rest of the taco salad wasn't bad either. They use chopped pieces of romaine lettuce on top of beans and rice. Love that fresh lettuce snap when I bite into it. As for the edible tortilla bowl, this tasted fresh and not stale like some other establishments. It was fluffy and breaks apart easily when I pulled on it. There was a good balance of guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and cheese. It came with free chips & salsa. Bring a jacket. They leave the front door open and it was freezing tonight at 8pm. This is the type of taqueria where you order and pay at the cashier. My food came out within 15 minutes. Thank you Matt Y. for always posting useful content.