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El Mariachi SF

4.4 (41 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Beef Flautas and Maduros with Crema. Deliciosos
Alicia Franzolini F.

I love this place. Super cute and family owned. The food is authentic and delicious. The atmosphere is happy and super friendly. Ingrid the morning bartender is super knowledgeable and welcoming. I highly recommend this tiny oasis in the heart of the tenderloin!

Asada burrito
April V.

I tried an asada burrito a week ago & it was good. A bit smaller & not as much asada inside but the ingredients tasted fresh. About $17 & it comes with a side of spinach salad It's open late so that's what I liked & the staff was nice

Very strange flavor and combination not ethnic at all
Plantlady5150 Y.

Honestly the location wasn't great but we thought we would go based on the good pictures on Yelp. Don't let those pictures get you too! The food was mid at best. The tortillas were barely warmed up for our shrimp tacos. The burrito was odd. Both items lil to no flavor. The server never came to check on us even though we were the only customers.

Chilaquiles with green sauce
Anica S.

My new favorite place for Mexican food. A family owned business with a friendly ambiance & great service. This new restaurant is at the bottom of the Tilden hotel. I've been here a few times now for breakfast and dinner. The jamaica, quesabirria tacos, chilaquiles with green sauce & Mexican style steak are my favs so far. Fresh ingredients & made to order. If you like a sweet breakfast, the Mariachi concha is good too. They also make yummy cafe de la olla & horchata.

Hibiscus Drink - Delicious!
Diana A.

Cozy spot inside a hotel lobby. We sat at the bar for the TVs; not a lot of people. I had the quesabirria tacos with consomé, a little small, but absolutely delicious and they did give you four. I've craved them since my visit! The Carne Asada burrito was good. It had refried black beans so that was a bit unexpected but tasty all the same! I would definitely come back, it's great for a quick bite before or after a night out.

Jessica C.

Always have had the best customer experience of my life here, and it's been avoid 4 times I've come. Tonight, I had the 3 tingz tostadas (pictured) and they were amazing. Aside from their fantastic menu, the drinks and food make it 10/10 I think the place recently changed ownership to 3 brothers, and well I love them. Check them out if you want a great atmosphere, tasty cocktails and tastyyyyyy food!

Dinning and bar area
Lorena D.

This place is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with some of the warmest, most genuine hospitality I've experienced. The owners are incredibly kind and clearly care about their guests. The food was delicious! We got the chilaquiles for breakfast and they were so flavorful. The waiter told us that their grandma is the main cook, so that's how you know everything is authentic. Everything was fresh! The decor is vibrant, inviting, and full of character. Amazing food, outstanding service, beautiful space, and the nicest owners you could hope for. This is the kind of restaurant that makes you want to come back again and again. Highly recommend!

Strawberry cheesecake
Carlos B.

I live in Oakland, and my girlfriend and I casually go to San Francisco for long walks and fun nights filled with food and drinks. Before we even got to the restaurant, I told her I hoped we'd find a place that felt truly welcoming and hospitable, and that's exactly what we found at El Mariachi SF. From the moment we stepped inside, we felt comfortable and genuinely welcomed. The food was authentically delicious, and the service was unlike anything else! Truly a 10/10 experience. A special thank you to Joel for taking such great care of us and making the night even better. We'll definitely be back! Vivo en Oakland y mi novia y yo solemos ir a San Francisco para dar largas caminatas y disfrutar de noches divertidas con buena comida y bebidas. Antes de llegar al restaurante, le comenté que esperaba encontrar un lugar que nos hiciera sentir bienvenidos y tratados con mucha hospitalidad, y eso fue exactamente lo que encontramos en El Mariachi SF. Desde el momento en que entramos, nos sentimos cómodos y muy bien recibidos. La comida estaba auténticamente deliciosa y el servicio fue algo fuera de lo común! Una experiencia 10/10. Un agradecimiento especial a Joel por su excelente atención y por hacer nuestra noche aún mejor. Definitivamente regresaremos!

alambre
Joanna Z.

Perfect place for Mexican foood and nice pictures! The dishes are so pretty and super cute ( I forgot to take pictures). They make their food so seriously too! Portions are large and food tastes so great! Will def come back again. Oh and our server was suppper nice! He really made our day. Super glad that we came here.

Tres Leches
Steve B.

Was in town with the family and decided to stop in for lunch. We had a party of 7 and were seated immediately. The server who is also one of the owners was extremely friendly and helpful with the menu. This is a family owned restaurant and they treat you like family. The food was excellent and all homemade. We had chilaquiles, alambra and the quesobirria tacos. Tortillas are homemade and so are the salsas and guacamole. Pineapple aguafresca was amazing. After our meal we received a slice of the tres leches cake and it was so good. I highly recommend this place and please support family owned.

Tanya H.

Came here on Mother's Day . I don't know why my brother in law would pick this place ? It a little hole in the wall which doesn't bother me . The customer service was nonexistent! What's bothering me is this place smelled of bleach so bad it smelt like a toliet. It is a total assault of the senses ! the mixto fajitas are what I ordered but was honestly scared to try them my daughter got hers first and I immediately panicked I tried one bite and got a never so I was given the chicken Milaneseand it was just ok but while I was eating the waiter came up to my table asking who Tanya was and he started reading my review back to me as if that would get me to change my review just because he embarrassed me in front of my family .well it didn't it just made me angry . Leaving the restaurant was worse than coming in I almost had a junkie run into me and had to avoid stepping in shit all the way back to the car apparently they liked their plates .. I guess he picked this spot because he thought they were going to have live mariachis but they didn't .in conclusion I definitely would not recommend this restaurant. Later I found out my brother in law wrote a raving review of this place just to cancel my review out . He has no standards. I will never apologize for having standards ! Very unprofessional of the waiter to try a move like that !m never ever coming back . Hey can have this restaurant! I much rather go to an establishment like Tommy's Mexican restaurant that has stood the test of time for the garlic shrimp and the huge tequila selection. ! It's up to you .......

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the friendly attentive service, inviting atmosphere, and authentic flavorful food.

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Great new addition to the area. Relaxing atmosphere, very professional service, great food and flavored margaritas.

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6 months ago

Great food really like it and definitely come back, chilaquiles were delicious, service was good

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11 months ago

New kid on the block knocks it out of the park. We had the quesabirra, panuchos, and horchata, which all the left us salivating for more!

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Great service. Giovani is very attentive and brings to the ambiente. Nice atmosphere and the customer service 10/10.

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9 months ago

Everything here is good. Great food and great service. We are coming back.‍‍I'm bringing my friends and family.

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Friendly and attentive service. The food was delicious I had the birria tacos and consume was delicious.

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10 months ago

Awesome place to have a lunch n dinner.. Food was amazing & the service!! Will definitely come back

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I liked the relaxed vibe of this place. The meal was fresh and filling. Staff were courteous and attentive

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Lapisara Eatery - Iced Ube Latte ($8.50)

Lapisara Eatery

4.6(2.1k reviews)
0.2 mi•Lower Nob Hill
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Damnnn this place is so good. I hardly visit SF so I asked Chat for a recommendation for my…read morebirthday brunch and it recommended Lapisara and how thankful am I! I made a reservation through Yelp but it seemed like they don't really check yelp for that so I would recommend to call for a table. Luckily, we showed up 30 mins early and there was a corner table near the kitchen available for my party of 5. I had the smoked salmon toast because I'm a basic bitch but whatever it was really yummy with a nice fresh half of avocado, salmon, capers.. all the fixings. The only issue about it was the two giant patty sized slices of red onion was intense. I only ate one ring of it because that's all it needed but I guess it's better for the option of more than too little? Idk not that serious. It came with a side salad that looked undressed but whatever magical dressing they put on it.. hello I need the recipe!! Peach Bellini pitcher was yummy and the brut was acceptable. My party of 5, including 2 brunch fiends and two fabulous locals, said they all really liked the food. If I'm in the area I would definitely come again! What we ordered: Chai latte Mocha Regular latte Peach Bellini liter Smoked salmon toast Smoked salmon cruffle (croissant smashed in a waffle iron) with an added poach egg Holy Chili bomb basil omelette Thai panang omelette Meat lovers omelette The restaurant is cute with a beautiful natural light. I just wish we had a better table but again, it was acceptable. We did metered parking 2 blocks away for $6 for 2.5 hours.

Let me start with the salad- the dressing was so tasty I could eat this all day! The rest of the…read morefood was delicious as well including the crisp potatoes. Service was great! I love the casual, bright room. The tree adds a warm touch.

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Lapisara Eatery - Indoor area of the restaurant.

Indoor area of the restaurant.

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Lapisara Burger

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Marlowe - Crispy Brussels Sprout Chips

Marlowe

4.0(3k reviews)
0.9 mi•Mission Bay
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Wow this place was so amazing! Not only were the servers so friendly, kind, and accommodating but…read morethe food was also incredible. I loved the decor all around the restaurant with adorable cow art and a very clean feel. The servers and hosts were coming over to chat with us and just made us feel so welcome and special. From the second you walk in until the second you leave you are in good hands. It's also right across from the train so it's super easy to get there! I don't normally like horseradish, but the burger came with the perfect amount of horseradish where it tasted very fresh and added a good burst of flavor without being overwhelming! The fries were delicious and crispy. 10 out of 10 food, service, and environment. I would give them more stars if I could.

If you happen to stumble upon Marlowe like we did I'm confident that you will leave as full and…read moresatisfied as we did. A charming little bistro inspired by the Marlowe cows, I'm assuming, managed to stun us with several memorable dishes. The warm deviled eggs were an excellent start. Savory yet delicate enough to not weigh us down right at the beginning of our meal. The horseradish aioli wasn't for me, but I can see its appeal for a certain audience. You give me a Calabrian chili sauce and it's guaranteed to make me happy and this shrimp with sweet corn was no exception. Again, light but a punchy flavor that was enjoyable. I could go on and on about the different dishes we tried but the real standout of the night was the pork tenderloin with chorizo and peaches. The sweetness from the peaches somehow managed to enhance the flavor of the chorizo. This dish gives you a bold, savory and sweet bite all together but still won't have you feeling super heavy. The portion size is perfect. Im hoping to return soon for another exquisite meal.

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Marlowe - Clean and inviting bar

Clean and inviting bar

Marlowe - Marlowe Burger with side of fries

Marlowe Burger with side of fries

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Plow - French Toast

Plow

4.1(3.6k reviews)
1.8 mi•Potrero Hill
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Hey ChatGPT what's the best breakfast spot in San Francisco? Plow. Let's do it…read more I've never heard of this place before and boy oh boy! So good. Ok the lowdown: Biscuits - 9/10. You can taste the salt and I like that! Add the $2 jam. It's a tablespoon portion, but worth it we had the peach. The Plow- husband was very happy with this. 9/10 Mochi cake- 8/10 BLT- 6/10 - needs way more bacon and lots More mayo. They have indoor and outdoor seating and reserve outdoor for those with dogs. Service takes time as does the food but a perfect way to Start a lazy Sunday.

Located on the corner of Texas St & 18th is a cute brunch spot. Inside has limited seating but they…read moreeven have a nice set up for outdoor seating. Came on a Tuesday morning & the wait wasn't too bad for a party of 2. It was my bf bday and we ordered mimosas, we got ID and the waiter noticed it was his bday and said happy bday. We didn't expect a candle to come with his breakfast plate and it did & was so thoughtful & cute. I ordered the plow which has: two eggs, two lemon ricotta pancakes + plow potatoes with choice of house made pork sausage patties, bacon, or chicken apple sausage link. I went with the bacon and it did not disappoint The lemon ricotta pancakes were the star of the show so soft & yummy. My bf ordered the steak & eggs which has: hanger steak, chermoula, two eggs, simple green salad & buttered toast. We both grubbed & can't wait to be back to try the rest of the menu.

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Plow - Indoor ambiance

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El Mariachi SF - mexican - Updated October 2026

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