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Delicious food. Highly recommend. Excellent service and very homey ambiance. The owner is very kind, helpful with explaining the regions foods and differences from that of the other Mexican restaurants in the area. It's Gay owned and operated and that makes me want to support this place even more.
We had their chilaquiles, tamale de birria, tlayuda, y cafe con leche. The server was so kind and we went on a Sunday (busy but slowed down in between). There was seating outside and inside! I loved their playlist/radio, music was poppppin - reminded me of my family.
Loved literally everything about this spot it's healthy options! We sat outside the sun was out and right away they rolled out the shades it was so cute food was beyond delicious. Service was superb, definitely an authentic experience
10/10 so cute and authentic. Tastes like home cooking, and feels like ur inside a home too. Girlfriend picked this one out and loved it. Shoutout the squash blossom tostada, and the amazing drinks. Everything else was just as good too
I always kept hearing about Cafe de Olla but I never knew they actually had food here as well. To my surprise their tamales were gluten free and made with vegan masa (dough)! I got their Mexican mocha with oat milk and tamal de rajas. Their tamales are made with banana leaves and I'm not usually a big fan of them but I actually really liked theirs. I'm already planning my next visit so I can try other tamales they have as well as other food. Their Mexican mocha was delish, what can I say. It was spicy which just added to the flavor. Sadly when I went they didn't have warm cafe de Olla but hoping for next time they do! Service was fast and easy. The restaurant is really a hole in a wall which I think adds to its authenticity. Be prepared to look for parking because there isn't a nearby parking structure so you'll need to find parking on the street.
This is a great casual spot for weekend brunch or lunch. There are a couple of tables outside, which I recommend on a warm day. Of course, you have to try the café de olla namesake drink here. This was a delicious coffee drink, and I love that it comes in a colorful ceramic mug. I've tried a couple of the food items here, and my favorite has been the tlayuda, which is a traditional Oaxacan dish. If you haven't had it before, I'd say a tlayuda somewhat resembles a quesadilla except the tortilla is a lot thinner and crispier. The tamales here are also pretty tasty.
Cafe de Olla is a short walk away from Valencia where I normally meet up with friends. It's a lovely little location with two small tables outside, a long counter by the window, and a few tables inside. They have two menus, one for food and another for drinks. My friend and I ordered two Oaxacan chocolates and a tlayuda to split at the counter before being handed a stand to bring to our table. We chose a smaller table towards the back of the restaurant near the restroom and got to look at the art for sale on the walls. There was also a little bucket of crayons on the table for drawing. The woman who greeted us at the counter and brought us our food was incredibly gracious. She brought the chocolate out and frothed it at the table before pouring the chocolate out into these mugs that stayed perfectly warm to the hands and were decorated with smooth and bright colored glazes. The tlayuda was also really delicious. A great mix of crunchy textures like the toasted tortilla and cabbage alongside the richness of the beans and cheese. My friend and I spent an hour or two at the cafe chatting while sipping our chocolates. We self-bussed our table to the counter, but I think we were actually expected to leave it at the table since that's what other guests did. The ambience was very comfortable and relaxing, and knowing they were open late made me feel more comfortable savoring the hot chocolate. We both used the restroom before departing and it was well-stocked and clean.
Open in the late afternoon for pretty good coffee and very good late lunch. Super friendly service.
This is seriously one of my favorite quesadillas in the city. It tastes so fresh and surprisingly healthy, and it's not oily at all. I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you haven't been yet! The only thing to note is the food took a little longer to prepare, but it seems like everything is made fresh to order, so I didn't mind. Just plan for a short wait before your food comes out.
A colorful and festive cafe. Loved all the decorations, definitely felt homey. There's even some paper coloring materials on each table to draw. Staff were very friendly and gave some food recommendations. Everything tasted homemade and fresh. The tamales tasted incredible. Each dish came with a delicious salsa and side salad. Favorite was the vegan tamale, surprisingly had a lot of unique flavor to it. Just wish the portions were larger, so would order more next time. Want to come back next time to try their drinks!
This is such a cute cafe in the Mission. I came in for a Mexican mocha this morning, it was slow and quiet at the cafe which was really nice for a Sunday. The staff was super nice, the decor and interior is very cultural to the Mission and adds a very authentic vibe to the cafe. They have indoor and outdoor seating. While I only got a mocha, they also offer food here. Parking was also quite easy, since it's located off of the prime streets, you can easily find neighborhood parking.
Tlayuda is really different and good! It's like a quesadilla, but the home made tortilla is firm, and the base ingredients are refried black beans, cheese and shredded cabbage. I had it that way. ... with their amazing smoky salsa. (It comes with a cute wooden serving spoon!) I always enjoy new things! Next time will I be brave enough to try huitlacoche?
5 months ago
I love Oaxacan food and this place is so authentic. We came here on a Sunday morning around 11am and it was pretty packed not in terms of a long line, but most of the tables were already taken up. We were able to sit immediately so you do go up to the counter and order whatever you want and they give you a number and then bring the food to your table. We ordered a tlayuda de chorizo, Chicharron en salsa Verde, a tamal de Pollo and champurrado because they were out of Café de Olla. There is a little bit of weight for the food, but everything came out fresh and delicious. I will say that my favorite was the tlayuda and the tamal. the chorizo inside of the tlayuda was so flavorful and fragrant, kind of hard to explain but the grease in it made it more flavorful. I also really liked the flavor of the tamal. I wanna go back and try more items. I feel like I also wanna try other dishes for lunch and dinner, but I really loved the breakfast options here. read more
Café de Olla is my fave. The owner is amazing and super cool. He's from Oaxaca and has blessed SF with the gift of Oaxacan food. Literally so good. The mole is insane here and so yummy. I've had multiple items off the menu my fave is the chicken mole tamales cause I love mole. I recently tried the chile relleno and it was cheesy, a lil spicy and saucey. The vibe inside is v hole in the wall + mom and pop vibes and the owner partners with local artists to showcase their art which is for purchase. They are a pretty small team so the food does take a minute to come thru but it's worth the wait imo. And they do disclose it can take a minute as well. I love that the owner both showcases his culture but also uplifts local artists which is awesome to see. Highly recommend trying Café de Olla. read more
9 months ago
This is a great neighborhood gem. I'd say the food is 4 star, but the atmosphere is warm, inviting & obviously filled with love. It feels like going to a small town and the favorite Madre has invited you to her dining table. I ordered two tamales. Definitely ask which ones are made with corn meal and which ones with banana leaves... it makes a big difference. I don't normally like chicken, but the corn/ chicken was wonderful. I also had a Mexican chocolate which was prepared at my table. Deliciousness and filled with love. Thank you to both ladies working while I visited. Warm appreciation, Sharine read more
1 month ago
Delicious food. Highly recommend. Excellent service and very homey ambiance. The owner is very kind, helpful with explaining the regions foods and differences from that of the other Mexican restaurants in the area. It's Gay owned and operated and that makes me want to support this place even more. read more
2 months ago
We had their chilaquiles, tamale de birria, tlayuda, y cafe con leche. The server was so kind and we went on a Sunday (busy but slowed down in between). There was seating outside and inside! I loved their playlist/radio, music was poppppin - reminded me of my family. read more
Loved literally everything about this spot it's healthy options! We sat outside the sun was out and right away they rolled out the shades it was so cute food was beyond delicious. Service was superb, definitely an authentic experience read more
3 months ago
10/10 so cute and authentic. Tastes like home cooking, and feels like ur inside a home too. Girlfriend picked this one out and loved it. Shoutout the squash blossom tostada, and the amazing drinks. Everything else was just as good too read more
I always kept hearing about Cafe de Olla but I never knew they actually had food here as well. To my surprise their tamales were gluten free and made with vegan masa (dough)! I got their Mexican mocha with oat milk and tamal de rajas. Their tamales are made with banana leaves and I'm not usually a big fan of them but I actually really liked theirs. I'm already planning my next visit so I can try other tamales they have as well as other food. Their Mexican mocha was delish, what can I say. It was spicy which just added to the flavor. Sadly when I went they didn't have warm cafe de Olla but hoping for next time they do! Service was fast and easy. The restaurant is really a hole in a wall which I think adds to its authenticity. Be prepared to look for parking because there isn't a nearby parking structure so you'll need to find parking on the street. read more
This is a great casual spot for weekend brunch or lunch. There are a couple of tables outside, which I recommend on a warm day. Of course, you have to try the café de olla namesake drink here. This was a delicious coffee drink, and I love that it comes in a colorful ceramic mug. I've tried a couple of the food items here, and my favorite has been the tlayuda, which is a traditional Oaxacan dish. If you haven't had it before, I'd say a tlayuda somewhat resembles a quesadilla except the tortilla is a lot thinner and crispier. The tamales here are also pretty tasty. read more
Cafe de Olla is a short walk away from Valencia where I normally meet up with friends. It's a lovely little location with two small tables outside, a long counter by the window, and a few tables inside. They have two menus, one for food and another for drinks. My friend and I ordered two Oaxacan chocolates and a tlayuda to split at the counter before being handed a stand to bring to our table. We chose a smaller table towards the back of the restaurant near the restroom and got to look at the art for sale on the walls. There was also a little bucket of crayons on the table for drawing. The woman who greeted us at the counter and brought us our food was incredibly gracious. She brought the chocolate out and frothed it at the table before pouring the chocolate out into these mugs that stayed perfectly warm to the hands and were decorated with smooth and bright colored glazes. The tlayuda was also really delicious. A great mix of crunchy textures like the toasted tortilla and cabbage alongside the richness of the beans and cheese. My friend and I spent an hour or two at the cafe chatting while sipping our chocolates. We self-bussed our table to the counter, but I think we were actually expected to leave it at the table since that's what other guests did. The ambience was very comfortable and relaxing, and knowing they were open late made me feel more comfortable savoring the hot chocolate. We both used the restroom before departing and it was well-stocked and clean. read more
6 months ago
Open in the late afternoon for pretty good coffee and very good late lunch. Super friendly service. read more
27 days ago
9 months ago
This is seriously one of my favorite quesadillas in the city. It tastes so fresh and surprisingly healthy, and it's not oily at all. I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you haven't been yet! The only thing to note is the food took a little longer to prepare, but it seems like everything is made fresh to order, so I didn't mind. Just plan for a short wait before your food comes out. read more
3 months ago
I've come here twice since staying in the mission because they have some amazing coffee and the staff is the sweetest!! The garibaldi is not always available, but is the perfect accompaniment to an iced cafe de olla! The outside seating is also lovely :) read more
24 days ago
A colorful and festive cafe. Loved all the decorations, definitely felt homey. There's even some paper coloring materials on each table to draw. Staff were very friendly and gave some food recommendations. Everything tasted homemade and fresh. The tamales tasted incredible. Each dish came with a delicious salsa and side salad. Favorite was the vegan tamale, surprisingly had a lot of unique flavor to it. Just wish the portions were larger, so would order more next time. Want to come back next time to try their drinks! read more
2 years ago
This is such a cute cafe in the Mission. I came in for a Mexican mocha this morning, it was slow and quiet at the cafe which was really nice for a Sunday. The staff was super nice, the decor and interior is very cultural to the Mission and adds a very authentic vibe to the cafe. They have indoor and outdoor seating. While I only got a mocha, they also offer food here. Parking was also quite easy, since it's located off of the prime streets, you can easily find neighborhood parking. read more
Tlayuda is really different and good! It's like a quesadilla, but the home made tortilla is firm, and the base ingredients are refried black beans, cheese and shredded cabbage. I had it that way. ... with their amazing smoky salsa. (It comes with a cute wooden serving spoon!) I always enjoy new things! Next time will I be brave enough to try huitlacoche? read more
1 year ago
THE VEGAN TAMALES OMFG. Nothing compares 2 u. maybe my favorite place to eat...in the entire US??????? So amazing every single time. Service is fast & excellent. read more
2 years ago
Excellent Oaxacan food! Small place off of Mission. Oaxacan hot chocolate was delicious! Rich and not too sweet. Perfect with a concha. We also ordered chilaquiles and a chicken mole tamale. Definitely be back. read more
2 years ago
Super cute small restaurant off 19th and Mission. Friendly and quick service. Love that everything is handmade. Portions were a bit small for the price but we're still pretty filling. Chicken mole tamale was good though a bit dry despite having the mole sauce inside and on top. Tostada was crispy and packed, and the huitlacoche was good though pretty mild on the funkiness. Overall taste was good but could've used a pinch more salt to really bring out the flavors. read more
We came here for the traditional Oaxacan hot chocolate and and were not disappointed! My partner got oatmeal milk and I got it with water - definitely recommend getting it with milk for the extra froth. The server made it on the table in front of us, and chatted with us about the traditional history. We also got two tamales, chicken mole and chepil (a vegan option that is not commonly served in the US but tasted pretty good.) The tamales are not overly big but are reasonably priced at $6.50 each. read more
Service, GREAT The location itself, super cute Food, even better! We tried to go again a few weeks ago but they were closed, we will be back but we're from east bay. It's a hop skip and a jump for us, but genuinely worth it. Wish they were open Sundays but totally understand why they aren't. The goal is to try everything on the menu! read more
8 months ago
Stopped in for a classic café de olla such a cute little spot. They had good music playing super nice service and it was the perfect place to sit sip and have a little chisme catch up. read more
4 months ago
Super colorful and lively, freshly renovated. Service is super friendly but food is prepared pretty slowly, just FYI. The space is pretty small, not that many seats. I order a Tlayuda every chance I get. I got the tasajo Tlayuda which was good and hit the spot though not the best I've had. The tortilla had a pleasant corn flavor. Great for a Tlayuda fix or casual meal. read more
8 months ago
Came here for lunch and it was so tasty! I had a tlayuda with meat and a Mexican latte and both we delicious. The restaurant was also clean and nicely decorated. They had good music and employees were quite friendly. I will be coming here for lunch again! read more
I went to Oaxaca two years ago and absolutely loved it. When I found this place on Yelp and saw the high reviews, I had high expectations. The inside is a bit dim but the decorations made me feel like I was back in Oaxaca. The tlayuda and memela were good - they weren't as flavorful as I had hoped, but it was still authentic. Our tamale came out much later after we finished the tlayuda and memela (not sure if they forgot). Not sure if we had an off tamale, but it was incredibly dry. It seemed a bit old. The ones we had in Oaxaca were so moist and flavorful so we were a bit disappointed in that. The hot chocolate was good and our server was incredibly friendly. It was nice to try this place to reminisce Oaxaca. read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
I've been wanting to try huitlacoche for so long and found it here! I ordered it with the Tlayuda one of their popular dishes & a chicken mole tamale. Both were delicious, but I especially liked the Tlayuda. It was filling, crispy, and the huitlacoche since it's a fungi tastes just like a mushroom. Everyone was very friendly, it was made very fresh to order, and the inside was so cute. Happy to be supporting a small/local business! read more
3 years ago
straight FIRE Tamales that come in a banana leaf = so good!!! tostadas are my absolute fav and this one did not disappoint it had an amazing chipotle flavor this place is definitely gonna be a staple read more
Stumbled upon this cafe while looking for a quick coffee. I just got a cafe con leche and a tostada with pork. They were so friendly taking my order and food came out quick. Cute little spot with music and decorations. Tostada was delish! read more
5 months ago
If I could give this restaurant 10 stars, I would. If you want to taste quality Oaxacan food in SF, this is the place to go. Try the tlayudas with chicken tinga. I had it twice in one week. Eduardo, the chef, makes them with ingredients (e.g. cheese and peppers) from Oaxaca. The salsa is exceptional - warm spices with a slightly smokey aftertaste. The chicken mole tamale and chile relleno that my friend and partner ordered tasted like nothing I've had in the Bay. Of course, the agua fresca and jamaica were refreshingly natural. Both times, I had the champurrado, which had a warm cinnamon flavor; I plan to get it again with pan dulce in the morning. Everything they make tastes homemade and fresh. In addition, Francisco, the owner, Giovanna, our server and Eduardo, the chef, are truly welcoming and friendly. It's clear that they do what they do because they love it. When they weren't busy, they seemed happy to have conversations with us about food, Mexico, culture, life. Finally, the place itself feels intimate and homey. The decor is bright and reminds me of markets and restaurants in Oaxaca. The walls feature art from local artists that change periodically. Please go check it out yourself. I haven't been as excited about a restaurant like Cafe de Olla in a while! read more
I've been meaning to come here for a while since I read about Cafe de Olla in Mission Local pre-pandemic. "Café de Olla" literally means "coffee from the pot" and is a significant drink of Mexico. I love that it's community-oriented. It doesn't feel like most coffee shops in SF and prices are very reasonable and accessible. I enjoyed my mate latte and pan dulce while writing (free wifi! Cute tables and art!) Will be back to try tamales, quesadillas, and other dishes and drinks. Love the owners Eduardo and Francisco who are friends who met through a LGBTQ group. Service is immaculate! read more
2 years ago
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