Came for my birthday last year with a group of 8 and the food was so yummy and special. Sharing tlayudas, totopos, bottles of Mexican wine and trying their braised short ribs and chicken in mole was such a treat. I would do my birthday dinner here again. Also, lovely staff and atmosphere. P.S. Their happy hour is such a deal! Maybe you just need some Oaxacan spiced bites and a cold adult beverage to make your week a little better. read more

Donaji - Happy hour menu and Sangria - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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great atmosphere and great eats too. the enchiladas were a crowd favorite and both of the churro dessert variations left us very happy. i think we slightly preferred the smores though. we also topped the donut with the ice cream our server recommended, the coconut. also had a sampling of the tacos and really loved the cochinitas and the fish most of all. read more

Upon entry, the atmosphere was pretty cool. Very cute ambiance, but the food is NOT worth the price. $20 for a bowl of pozole, I thought, this must be a fire bowl of pozole I'm so excited. Wrong. It tasted like it was made the day before and diluted overtime to make the batch bigger. Very salty, little hominy, and rubbery chicken. My boyfriend got the mole, which was pretty good, but it was $26 of two chicken drumsticks with mole and NO rice. With our meals, we got complementary tortilla and chips. Seemed pretty nice at first, come to find we got no salsa and only two tortillas. STINGY. Anyways, had higher hopes for a traditional Oaxacan place. read more

The food was absolutely amazing. Only problem was the severer sat me the bar, not idle when wearing a cast on your leg.

The mole enchiladas were delicious. The mole was sweet and had a spicy kick to it. I paired my enchiladas with a sierra madre spicy margarita - i could have drank 30 of them. Highly recommend! For dessert, I ordered the churro with coconut ice cream topped with chocolate. It was to die for! I had a hard time finding parking on a Friday evening. I'd planning ahead and allocating 10-15 to find parking. read more

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This restaurant has been on my list for a long time, and I'm super glad I came. Probably some of the best tacos I've ever had! - Pescado Taco: Comes with a huge, perfectly fried piece of white fish. Piping hot and fluffy on the inside while crispy and well-sauced on the outside! - Farmer's Market Taco: Great variety of well-cooked veggies, and the pea shoots offered a nice and fresh crunch in each bite. Taco shells were super soft and warm and appeared to be homemade. Would definitely come back to try their tamales as well! :) read more

Donaji - Pescado Taco and Farmers Market Taco - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Cute spot on 24th, their homemade tortillas are the best. The jamaica and horchata were both good too, and the tacos are a lil fancier than your typical taco but they're done super well with all right toppings/garnishes. The chips and guac were also a decent size. Definitely coming back for their tacos and the great service (: read more

Donaji - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love Mexican food and have had excellent Oaxachan in LA several times. I was excited to visit as had heard great things about Donaji and liked it's humble roots. We visited on a rainy Thursday after making a reservation on Resy. I had read that you ordered at the counter but was happy be seated quickly and order off menus. The interior is bright with twinkle lights, but narrow with tables close together. We started with the ceviche, which was served in a big bowl with homemade chips. It had just the right amount of lime, avocado and blood orange. The margarita with agave and soda complimented it nicely. You can't go wrong with the enchiladas de mole, with two served with a spicy mole and side of rice. The chicken tinga was tender with a crema topping and queso fresco sprinkled on top. Husband had the pozole rojo (soup) which was flavorful but chicken a little tough. Served with spices on little spoons and chips. The best dish of the night were the churros with a side of chocolate dipping sauce. Served like a donut and piping hot, they were light and delicious (but took about 10 minutes to make). Overall, we enjoyed the meals. Service was a bit slow, we had to flag waiters down to refill glasses and clear tables. I understand it's a family run restaurant so give them a break. I really liked the food and would return. read more

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Can't believe that the owner of Donaji would do this but their order page auto applies a gratuity of 20% on pickup that is intentionally difficult to change. On my macbook pro, it's literally impossible to see the button to remove the tip unless you turn the brightness on the monitor to max brightness. I've ordered here at least 40 times since they've opened and always, when picking up, change the gratuity to 0% for pickup. I just realized ordering today that there is an intentionally grayed out / difficult to see "apply" button that you must hit next to the tip button in order to change it from the absolutely ridiculous 20% to whatever amount you input into the text box for "other". I'm absolutely SICK of intentionally shady practices by restaurants. I've recommend this place to dozens if not hundreds of people but will never be coming back and am going to do everything I can to damage this place in the future. This is awful and basically theft. Be better Donaji. read more

As someone who just returned from visiting and throughly enjoying the food in Oaxaca, México, this place did not disappoint. We had the enchiladas de mole and they were delicious. Mole was a thick consistency, I ordered 1 of each fillings and I personally preferred the potato & soyrizo but the chicken tinga did not disappoint. I appreciated the attention to detail with plating. The cocktail I ordered was good, tart but tasty. We also got the Guac and chips, came with a side of chapulines. But my favorite was the churro donut with chocolate on the side! I'm not a dessert/sweet person at all, so the fact that I loved it so much is saying something! While the bartender/server was super nice and made conversation with us, some of the other staff wasn't as friendly, especially when asking for water for the table, not knowing you had to get your own water. Despite that, this place was a good restaurant. Small menu but good taste. read more

Donaji - Epazote Mojito - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came in for dinner on a Thursday night around 7pm. Seating is first come first serve, so we waited a few minutes for a table to clear up. Once we had a table, we ordered at the counter then sat down to eat. Drinks: Got the agua fresca of the day which was hibiscus, was good, on the sweet side but a nice compliment to the food. They also have beer, wine and a few cocktails. Food: Tlayuda with soyrizo and potatoes - This was fantastic, my favorite dish of the night! A thin crispy almost cracker like crust spread with a layer of creamy refried beans, melted cheese was sprinkled throughout, topped with a potato and soyrizo, tomato, avocado, pickled red onions and crema. So many great flavors and textures combined into one. A must order for the table Oaxaca Totopos - tortilla chips lightly dressed in mole, with cheese, avocado, pickled onions. The mole has a rich decadent chocolate and spiced flavor, paired with the crunchy salty tortilla chips made for a great easy to share starter. Pork Tamal - this was a large tamale with lots of pork inside. It was moist and tender but could have used a bit more seasoning, I added some of the house salsa mache to punch up the flavor. Mushroom Memelita - similar to sopes but a flat shape, this was very tasty, loved the freshness of the pickled onions and pea shoots that contrasted with the rich mushrooms. Enchiladas de Mole - same mole as the Oaxaca Totopos, but covering enchiladas instead. The chicken could have also used a bit more flavor. The mole on the enchiladas for me skewed a bit too sweet for me personally. Overall a good experience, the decor of the restaurant is really fun, colorful and vibrant. Lots of great snacks and shareable items on the menu. Would definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

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I heard about this place after it was Michelin recommended. Came in on a Friday right when they opened and received excellent service! My sister and I happened to be the only ones in the restaurant at the time. We shared the fried empanadas, pork tamale, and enchiladas. My sister had the iced horchata cafe (very cinnamon-y yum) and I had the Oaxacan hot chocolate (super rich and warms your whole body). Of the three dishes that we ordered, my favorite was the empanadas! They were piping hot, cheesy, and perfectly crispy. The tamale and enchiladas were good too but I really wanted to eat more of the empanadas. Overall, great service, great vibes, and great food at a reasonable price for the presentation and quality. read more

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Everything was amazing. The service, the food, the atmosphere. Veg potato soyrizo enchiladas mole negro was excellent. Love that they have vegetarian options. Enjoyed the spicy marg too. read more

Donaji - Enchiladas de Mole vegetarian - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here with a friend for brunch/lunch because the enchiladas looked good. We got a chicken tamal to share and it was nice with the salsa and crema, I liked the smokiness of the salsa. The tamal texture was fine, I would have preferred a really fluffy one. I went with the enchiladas con mole negro for my entree.I got the vegetarian version, at first I thought I was ordering potato but it was both potato and soy chorizo. I did not find a potato in my first bite so I asked them if they had prepared the wrong version. I did find potato throughout after though but not as much as I would like. The rice was ok, pretty standard. But the mole negro was interesting and delicious with a lot of layers of flavor. Smoky, sweet, a little chocolatey. Overall quite balanced when I generally like something with a bunch but nevertheless it had me picking up every little bit of sauce on the plate. The mole alone is worth coming back for and I would recommend it to others to give it a try as well hence the 4 stars. read more

We stumbled upon this place trying to find some decent food & drink in the area and it was SO GOOD. We had the tamarind martini - amazing, and the tlayuda with the chicken tings. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, flavorful, handmade, and the service was warm & engaging. 10/10 would come back here again! read more

Donaji - Tlayuda - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Didn't enjoy the food as much. Just the ingredients seemed a lil unusual leaving a bland after taste. read more

Donaji - Cauliflower Tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Another great neighborhood eatery! Come here! Eat here! It was such a fine day today when I showed up at the restaurant (or should I say Cantina) doorstep. Victor was there and told me to take my time to study the menu. One glance and I knew what I wanted to order! -Enchiladas de Mole (chicken tinga) -Pork Tamal -Quesabirria Taco Total: $36 included tax and 20% tip First of all, you pay later at the cashier after you finish eating (and they give you an order number with a barcode in case you want to order something else as well). I like it, it's like a smooth robbery haha (jk) Instead of keeping your bar tab open, you're keeping your wallet and mouth open. Enchiladas de Mole was delicious and very satisfying to the last bite. The mole sauce was light and not overpowering the entire dish and it was polite enough to let the other things on the plate to shine on their own. Quesabirria Taco was good and flavorful, Great value for the money. Served on clay dish with Birria jus on the side. Pork Tamal was succulent and delicious to the last bite. Served beautifully with salsa, crema and pickled cabbage on a painted clay dish. A True Diva of a dish, Like Barbra Streisand singing live on stage. Except that Barbra Streisand is a Jewish, So probably doesn't eat pork tamal. Everything from the Ambiance, Decor and Most Importantly The Food was done tastefully and aesthetically pleasing with substance. Elegant and Unpretentious. A seriously good place to eat. read more

Darling little restaurant and outstanding food. The interior is clean and spacious, with pretty string lights, lovely plants, and colorful paintings by a talented local artist. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. We ordered beef tlayuda to share, chicken mole enchiladas for me and two tacos (cochinita and chicken) for him. Plus a side of rice and beans and a churro donut to share for dessert. We love trying new things so of course it was too much food as always, but we took the leftovers home for sure. The tlayuda was crispy and perfectly cooked. With chunks of tender, well seasoned beef, avocado, a bit of cheese, thinly sliced radish, and fresh herbs all atop a thin layer of refried beans. This could easily be a meal in and of itself. My enchiladas were full of big, juicy pieces of chicken tucked inside soft, house made, fresh tortillas and the mole itself was unbelieveably good. Rich and complex and well spiced but not overwhelming. Instead the heat blooms and fades on the palette like a rollercoaster of spice in the best possible way. The texture was perfectly silky as well. I also got to try a sparkling wine from the Queretaro area of Mexico, which is where my SO is from, and it was wonderful. They have a few Mexican wines on the menu and I definitely recommend giving them whirl, or a swirl as the case may be. ;-) Big thumbs up on the tacos as well. Again, the fresh housemade tortillas are perfection. One was filled with delicous fried chicken and topped with pickled vegetables (purple cauliflower, onion and such) to provide acidity and crunch. The cochinita pibil was moist and tender but not oily and came topped with a wonderful pineapple salsa. Rice on the side was fluffy and tasty and the beans were creamy and smooth.. with a hint of jalepeno. Last but not least our churro donut came out hot and fresh. Crispy on the outside and soft inside with a hint of cinnamon sugar... plus wonderful chocolate for dipping. I mean, what's not to love. We will definitely be back. Donaji is perfection. read more

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Such a bright, cute, festive place to sample some amazing Oaxacan food! I tried the pork tamal, the sopes, and the enchiladas de mole. The pork tamal was so tender and delicious, and the masa was seasoned beautifully. The sopes were probably my favorite of the three, piled so high with braised meat and beans and pickled onions and crema that it was hard to fit in my mouth. The enchiladas had the most flavorful, sweet, spicy, creamy mole sauce and was definitely extremely unique. My boyfriend thought it was good but a little too sweet, but I thought it was nice and well balanced. All three were amazing dishes that I would love to have again. I'm excited that this spot has opened near me so I can try more Oaxacan style dishes! read more

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Cute little jewel box of a place in the Mission. You order as you come in and then find a seat. The food is fresh and beautifully plated. We had the potato and soyrizo enchiladas with mole, the chicken, and the ceviche and all were excellent. With one sangria and an agua fresca and tip the bill came to $75 for two. read more

Cool menu here - Oaxacan/Mexican food and some things off the beaten path. We met a friend here for dinner the other night and got a parking spot close by which was convenient. No wait for dinner either, which was great. Staff was friendly and attentive - the waiter and I were comparing our hair going gray before ordering haha. I don't think they have a full bar or any soda gun kind of thing here so I ordered topo chico (instead of just club soda) but it's so good, especially with a lime. My husband ordered one of their cocktails that mentioned it had *crickets* in it. He was a little reticent, but the waiter said they're sort of ground up, not just sitting on top of the drink like a garnish. It was actually a pretty good drink overall (and obviously we've heard of cricket protein, etc). For dinner, my husband was disappointed to find out both mole sauces contained peanuts so he wasn't able to order those. We wanted to order the totopos (instead of standard tortillas) but they also contained peanuts, so we just got an order of chips + guac. The guac was good and the little teeny salsa verde on the side was super good too. For dinner, I was still a bit full from my heavy lunch earlier in the day so I ordered two tacos - the pescado and the mushroom. They were unfortunately out of the cochinita tacos which would have been my first choice. The pescado was lightly fried and very good. The mushroom surprised me because it was a bunch of little mushrooms (like enokis) and not flat ones like bella. Still good though. My husband got the same two in addition to the carne asada taco which he also liked. Cozy spot and friendly staff here. The menu is small but there is bound to be something for everyone on it. read more

We really enjoyed the food, my only suggestion is to offer more than one tortilla per person. One of things that called my attention from the menu was the fact that you had two moles and handmade tortillas. Both the non alcoholic drinks and cocktails were very good, specially the manguito and Mazunte. For food we ordered the following: Cheese & Poblano Tamal, little to no cheese Sopes with Cochinita Pibil, must try! Chicken breast w/Mole Negro, the rice was a bit undercooked Short Rib w/Mole Rojo, the meat was a bit dry, but the mashed potatoes and mole sauce made up for it Both the mole negro and mole rojo were good, my favorite was the mole negro that was served with a pan fried chicken breast. Our server was great but despite her efforts, the overall service was a bit slow due to limited staff capacity. Last but not least, the music was way too loud, at least for a sit down restaurant setting. read more

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SO DELICIOUS. I'm not sure I've ever had real Oaxacan food before, but it was just so good. Came here for weekend brunch with a friend. I knew I wanted something with mole, and it was literally the enchiladas or a hash. We opted against doing anything that was catered to the gentrifiers in the area, so went enchiladas. It was so damn good. A great tortilla with that mole sauce that was SO DELICIOUS. I think I could drink their mole sauce. So good. The other thing we got with the Tlayuda, cause it said share and we were sharing. I didn't know what to expect, but it was like a flat crispy tostada with the most amazing toppings. So good. And the food is 100% instagram-worthy, while being delicious. I had gotten there a little early, and the staff were very friendly. You order at the counter, then bring a number to your table. I got in just before the lunch rush, so was able to get one of a handful of outdoor seats. It's very comfortable and chill - the hours they're open is perfect to get the shade from the buildings. I'm not sure if they do refills, but I asked for a refill on my coffee and the staff was so nice to get me one. Caffeine was needed. It was provided. Service was amazing. They were all so friendly and helpful. read more

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I really wanted to love this place because of all the good reviews, and wanted to try something new. Unfortunately, it did just not meet expectations that the reviews had set. The sopes were small palm sized, and not worth the price. Some of the reviews had said it was a flavor bomb, but we thought it was bland. The 2 person shareable dish was also bland. Everything needed to be drowned in their chili oil. Even though their food wasn't as good as I thought, their chili oil was a yummy addition. Their tortilla chips on the side of the pozole was pretty crispy and fresh. I can tell their ingredients are high quality and well cooked, but unfortunately it just needed more seasoning, which is just as if not more important. The ambiance is great and the waiters were timely and nice. I would get the Mexican hot chocolate again. It's the Mission with lots of good Mexican food around, so it's difficult to compete. I'm rooting for this place since there were also positive aspects about our dinner, but it needs to step up the seasoning and flavor. read more

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I loved my first visit to this fantastic spot last year. So I was surprised by how disappointing my return was. The food is still good, service remains flawless, and the atmosphere is fantastic. But while my first time was transcendent, this one was just average. Everything remains high quality, but the heart was missing (for me). Perhaps it was an off night for them (or for me). I owe them another visit. read more

Donaji - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

WHOA....what a transformation! Donaji is bright, colorful, festive...and most importantly, I could see what I'm eating without flashing a light onto it. No shade to the previous two businesses in this location but people want to see what they're eating, yea? Donaji started out as tamale pop-up and catering business (Tamalitos), and selling their tamales at various Farmer's Markets. SF makes it incredibly hard for small businesses to open shop so it's great to see the owner able to open a brick and mortar, and expand their offerings with Oaxacan cuisine. Donaji opened last month for bunch and lunch. Takeout, indoor dining, and delivery (DoorDash) available. Order at the podium, grab a placard, and seat yourself. There's self-serve water at the bar area. Proof of vax checked against your ID before ordering for dine-in. Staff wore masks properly. I'm not entirely comfortable with indoor dining yet but I went early enough (10:15 am on a weekday) that there was no customers there so I dined in. M E N U Sope, empanada, totopos, tamal (chicken, beef, pork, cheese, or vegan), chilaquiles, pozole, enchiladas de mole, tacos, salads, and etc. For dessert, they have a Oaxacan chocolate tart. For drinks, they have housemade horchata (made with almonds), agua fresca, hot chocolate, coffee etc. Not sure if they'll be serving beer and wine in the future. F O O D * Pork Tamal w/ cabbage, pickled onions, crema, salsa roja ($4.50): https://bit.ly/3bWJXyB The masa was firm, moist, and flavorful, and the cochinita style pork was fork tender with citrus notes. They do NOT skimp on the pork filling. The fixings brought everything together adding some acid, crunch, richness, and heat. Since the crackdown on street vendors, it's been challenging finding good tamales in the city so I ended up buying 6 more to giveaway and to store in the freezer for future meals. * Enchiladas de Mole: Chicken taquitos w/ Oaxacan mole negro, crema, queso fresco, onions, mexican rice ($15): https://bit.ly/3BFzVMF This is what I came for and it did NOT disappoint! The enchiladas is made with housemade corn tortillas (thin, soft, and pliable) and generously filled with tender shredded white chicken. The black mole sauce was bomb - deliciously rich with spices and perfectly balanced...bitter and sweet with some heat. Ugh, I forgot to buy a side to bring home for the tamales. Love the pickled onions for a pop of acid. I sometimes feel like rice and beans are an afterthought but not here. The Mexican rice was fluffy and flavorful. It still had a bite to it, and wasn't mushy. S E R V I C E Warm, welcoming, cheerful, and fast (my order arrived in 5 minutes). Julio couldn't be any nicer. Thank you for your gracious hospitality. A M B I A N C E Bright, colorful, and festive with 8 tables and some bar seating. P A R K I N G Street parking only. Overall, Donaji is such a great addition to The Mission - great Oaxacan fare, awesome service, and cheerful vibes. Def worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

Delightful delicious breakfast today of huevos rancheros and enchiladas de mole. Each dish is plated with attention to taste-texture-color to be savored bites. It is very special to have the tortillas and the tamales' masa harina from maiz freshly ground locally in Oakland - the taste is incomparable. We ordered $4.50 tamales "to go" to steam at home for dinner: cheese with chilies, chicken, and pumpkin - accompanied by cream for the pumpkin and pickled cabbage and onions, sour cream, and roasted chile salsa read more

Donaji - 3 tamales to go - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Lovely new spot serving Oaxacan contemporary fare, soft opening. Highly recommend adding the hot sauce & mole to any dish, they made the huevos rancheros truly special. The ingredients taste fresh, and the interior is spacious, comfortable and colorful. Super nice staff! read more

Donaji - Huevos Rancheros w/ hot sauce! - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is my second time coming here, and it did not disappoint. I can't remember exactly what I got last April, but I went during SF Restaurant week when they had their $35 4-course meal, which was delicious. One of the courses had beef, which they very nicely replaced with chicken to accommodate me (I don't eat beef). The second time around (11 months later), my group got: Oaxaca Totopos Farmers Market Tacos Sopes Enchiladas de Mole None of these disappointed me, I highly recommend the Enchiladas de Mole though. That was probably my favorite dish. read more

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Authentic Oaxacan flavors, awesome staff, and great music!! Must try salsa macha, not spicy and very different from your everyday salsa. read more

Donaji - Cochinita pibil and quesabirria tacos. - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Happy to have finally tried Donaji. We made a reservation and by the time we left the place was busy. Service was fairly timely and the restaurant was cute. We tried the enchiladas, fish taco, birria taco, beans, donut, and cocktails. All the food was delicious and fresh. Mole tasted great with the enchiladas and chicken was juicy and tortillas were homemade. The donut came out piping hot and wasn't too sweet. Tacos were also tasty. Fish was lightly breaded and not greasy and birria was rich with flavor. The cocktails weren't my favorite and didn't taste well balanced with alcohol or flavors/ingredients. I'd try something else to drink next time but overall I'm happy to have checked this place out. read more

Donaji - Menu - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

The space is so vibrant and welcoming. The art was super intriguing and from what I could tell created by locals in the mission. Delicious mole. I will be coming back for more mole enchiladas and to try the churro dessert. The drink menu was packed with delicious unique cocktails with an emphasis on mezcal. The service blew me away- the staff was so kind and attentive even though they were packed. And on that note- make that reservation a week in advance! read more

Awesome Oaxacan food, and a welcome addition to the Mission. All of their food was great, really liked their mole, ceviche, and drinks! Definitely check them out! read more

Food was great. However, I ended up in the emergency room because the restaurant does not list peanuts, almonds, and walnuts as ingredients in a lot of the dishes. I am HIGHLY allergic to peanuts. Just for context, Im from Ohio where there are very little authentic Mexican restaurants; therefore, I had no idea mole had peanuts and tree nuts in it. I am HIGHLY allergic to peanuts-- anaphylaxis shock allergic. So when my friend flipped over the menu ( she was looking at the " take-home" section) and saw that the mole had peanuts in it, I almost didn't believe her. I felt fine. We asked to speak to the owner and told him he should list that his dishes contain peanuts and tree nuts in the " Entree" section of the menu. He was very dismissive and said the waiters are suppose to ask if there are any allergies. Our waiter didn't ask. He didn't seem concerned at all that a customer had ate something they were allergic to. Keep in mind, the menu lists if the entrees are gluten free or vegan, but nothing about allergens. 21 hours later, I'm hooked up to an IV on an intense course of steroids. I was experiencing shortness of breath and it was getting worse. The doctor & nurse think that because the peanuts were grounded up and cooked in a sauce--in addition to me eating and drinking other things-- it delayed and lessen the allergic reaction. Plus, I took 4 Benadryl. Thank God I have insurance. Thank God, I had PTO. Thank God, my friend noticed that the mole had peanuts in it. Otherwise, I would have not known what was causing the shortness of breath. Reaction may have been more severe as well because I would not have took any Benadryl. read more

Donaji - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I saw this place on the Infatuation list, so decided to give it a try. We came on a Tuesday and there was a really fun wine tasting going on. Looks like they also have happy hour drinks all day long which was awesome! My friend got the Molé enchiladas and she said they were great! I got the birria taco- great flavor and consommé had tons of flavor as well! We got the Tlayuda for the table and it was good, we shared among three people! ( it was also five dollars off on Tuesday!) We got a few drinks as well, they all tasted really good! I was quite surprised by how great this place was- great, Mexican food! Service was great, and everyone was really nice there :) read more

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Delicious breakfast I enjoyed everything I also got the frida latte without the coffee and it was really good I highly recommend. The mole enchiladas were phenomenal except the chicken was a little dry but that was the only thing read more

I'm just sitting at the bar, as a single. Owner comes to make me move aside because he wants to seat a woman and her party who need some seats in a row. I was not asked if it were ok. He just motioned to me to move. Fortunately for me, the woman who followed him felt uncomfortable with that, and just decided to wait with her party for a table with enough seats. Not saying it was racial, but when, hey, you're the only Chino in the room... just made me feel like that good ole Rodney Dangerfield...I don't get no respect. On top of that, the Quesabirria Taco that I ordered, though creative, was hampered by a stew beef topping that was dry and chalky. Sadly, another case of good concept, poor execution. At least the Modela Especial bottled beer was ok. These five star reviews clearly need to averaged down. Wasn't even worth taking some pics about. read more

Food was good, especially the chicken enchiladas with mole, and the ceviche. The carne asada is very untraditional, it's basically a marinated ribeye, and although we ordered it medium rare, it was a little on the medium side for my taste, and a bit too salty. The cucumber lime non-alcoholic thing was too sweet for me, I guess from the sorbet, I gave them the suggestion that they should offer some NA beer and wine (why don't more places have this??). The smore churro dessert was very good, too. It's possible it all tasted better since I wasn't paying (!). The steak especially seemed overpriced to me ($35) but maybe that's just because I regularly make that myself at home for a lot less money, with a lot more Brussels sprouts. Service was very good. Ambiance was not bad on a Thursday night, they weren't full though so I imagine it's loud on a Friday or Saturday. Bathroom was clean. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back here, since the menu is pretty small, but if you're in the neighborhood, it's a good option. read more

Been there a couple of times and totally enjoyed it. The food was very tasty, and the menu was somewhat different than the average Mexican restaurant - not simply tacos, enchiladas, etc. Interesting decor and excellent service. read more

A cute place but there are plenty of better mexican spots in the mission IMO! I am vegetarian and ordered the mushroom fried masa and potato and soyrizo flautas. First of all I was really excited and intrigued by the vegetarian option of potatoes and soyrizo! However the food did not live up to my expectations. All the food was lacking flavor and not well seasoned. It was all incredibly tiny and the portion sizes were so small. I usually never complain because I have a small appetite but the price definitely did not make it seem like it would not be enough food for me. My partner got the enchiladas with mole and chicken and his portion size was tiny as well. For a $16 entree I guess we would think we would be full if it's the only thing we ordered. He said the mole was pretty good but we did have to go elsewhere for some more food after. Also would have been nice if it came with some sides! Probably won't be back; it was ok! read more