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A let down. Ordered the kids "chicanito" breakfast that states scrambled eggs and my son was served over 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.
Stopped by here before starting our crosstown trail to get coffee and hot chocolate. After the walk we came back to try tacos and burrito since the place looks pretty authentic. It's a small mom and pop establishment that's going to celebrate their 3rd anniversary in April. Service is pretty friendly. Coffee is a bit too bitter while hot chocolate is way too sweet. So, we mixed in the hot chocolate into the coffee and it's just fine. Veggie taco was pretty good, a bit too greasy but the flavor is all there. Taco placero with chicken tinga couldn't be tasted properly since we had it to go and by the time we got to eat it the whole box was shaken over but the taste is good. The same goes with the burrito.
La joya Mexican Cafe is a hidden gem. The food is good and has authentic Mexican flavors. I love this place for their Chilaquiles Verdes; the green sauce is the perfect taste of mild spiciness, green tomato sourness, and sweetness. I always ask for extra sour cream and extra cotija cheese on top. Although I'm not a fan of onions, the red onions on top are so good. They're served with your choice of eggs, refried beans, and a fresh side salad. You can't skip the 'liquido de fresa (strawberry milkshake)'. The whole staff is very welcoming and friendly; this is a great spot for brunch, providing authenticity and a warm atmosphere.
WOW! WOW! WOW! What a great find! We're from the Richmond District, but we never let that stop us 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!
This place is actually unreal and I would recommend it to everyone. To start, the place was nice and clean, and the server was super nice and was able to answer all questions. The food was truly unbelievable. I've never had refried beans like this before, and I am forever changed by them. The sauces were also so delicious, the habanero definitely had a kick. I will totally be back!
Comida delicious !! El Mole riquísimo. Los chilaquiles . El jugo de naranja natural . El servicio !
They recently did a colab with a food reviewer and dropped a limited menu item that is available until the end of August called The Tasty Migas Tacos! You have the option of chorizo or veggie. They also have a new habanero hot sauce that goes great with the Tasty Migas Tacos as well. I def recommend trying the limited offering as I have not found anywhere else in the bay that has Migas Tacos. I've only had them in Texas. I'm def going back to get more before the end of August!
Went here for a friends birthday for breakfast, and it turned out to be the cafe's birthday as well! We had a BLAST and were so happy to have discovered this gem of a place!! First of all, they had a dj outside playing incredible music, so good that multiple members of our party couldn't resist but get up and start salsa dancing! The employees were so kind with incredible service, and were clearly so proud of their food (as they should be) We got the breakfast sandwich and the breakfast burrito, both with avocado. The breakfast sandwich was great, but nothing crazy unique. The burrito was delicious and what we would go back for. Other members of our group got the breakfast plates which looked delicious, and which they loved. Not to mention amazing prices. They also had cupcakes and other snacks out to celebrate their birthday. These included huaraches, which were SO good. Overall, some of the most fun we've had at a restaurant. Will definitely be back:)
Small spot for a fast eat. Don't get me wrong... EVERYTHING in their food is really fresh, authentic and fulfilling. Excelente costumer service. Definitely recommend.
We love this local joint & the family that runs it. My client loves his chicken enchilada here with the green sauce & I enjoy the egg chillaquilla. Give it a try & you won't be disappointed. Also, make room for coffee coz they make it good here.
I ordered takeout while walking in the neighborhood. The staff was accommodating and clearly their handiwork was evident in this sandwich! I loved it! This was such a delicious treat. Their seating was fine by me & they kept the place climate controlled. Also, watching the MMA fight on their TV was entertaining. read more
What a charming neighborhood gem! Such a cute, charming space, spotlessly clean, with some of the friendliest service ever! I ordered the beef burrito, and it was absolutely delicious! The tortilla had the perfect texture, and the portion was generous without being overwhelming. My only wish was that it had jalapeños inside. I assumed they came with it, but perhaps I needed to request them. Next time, I'll know to ask! The burrito came with both red and green sauces. The green had a nice spicy kick, while the red had a wonderful smoky flavor. Loved that it also came with a little bag of tortilla chips! My husband ordered the beef nachos, which arrived perfectly warm, loaded with flavor, and incredibly filling. He actually declared them the best nachos he's ever had! That's saying something! I'm so happy to have discovered this little gem so close to our neighborhood. Between the delicious food, welcoming atmosphere, and genuinely friendly service, this place has officially become my new go-to burrito spot! Can't wait to come back! read more
A let down. Ordered the kids "chicanito" breakfast that states scrambled eggs and my son was served over 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. read more
Stopped by here before starting our crosstown trail to get coffee and hot chocolate. After the walk we came back to try tacos and burrito since the place looks pretty authentic. It's a small mom and pop establishment that's going to celebrate their 3rd anniversary in April. Service is pretty friendly. Coffee is a bit too bitter while hot chocolate is way too sweet. So, we mixed in the hot chocolate into the coffee and it's just fine. Veggie taco was pretty good, a bit too greasy but the flavor is all there. Taco placero with chicken tinga couldn't be tasted properly since we had it to go and by the time we got to eat it the whole box was shaken over but the taste is good. The same goes with the burrito. read more
La joya Mexican Cafe is a hidden gem. The food is good and has authentic Mexican flavors. I love this place for their Chilaquiles Verdes; the green sauce is the perfect taste of mild spiciness, green tomato sourness, and sweetness. I always ask for extra sour cream and extra cotija cheese on top. Although I'm not a fan of onions, the red onions on top are so good. They're served with your choice of eggs, refried beans, and a fresh side salad. You can't skip the 'liquido de fresa (strawberry milkshake)'. The whole staff is very welcoming and friendly; this is a great spot for brunch, providing authenticity and a warm atmosphere. read more
WOW! WOW! WOW! What a great find! We're from the Richmond District, but we never let that stop us 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! read more
This place is actually unreal and I would recommend it to everyone. To start, the place was nice and clean, and the server was super nice and was able to answer all questions. The food was truly unbelievable. I've never had refried beans like this before, and I am forever changed by them. The sauces were also so delicious, the habanero definitely had a kick. I will totally be back! read more
9 months ago
Comida delicious !! El Mole riquísimo. Los chilaquiles . El jugo de naranja natural . El servicio ! read more
They recently did a colab with a food reviewer and dropped a limited menu item that is available until the end of August called The Tasty Migas Tacos! You have the option of chorizo or veggie. They also have a new habanero hot sauce that goes great with the Tasty Migas Tacos as well. I def recommend trying the limited offering as I have not found anywhere else in the bay that has Migas Tacos. I've only had them in Texas. I'm def going back to get more before the end of August! read more
Went here for a friends birthday for breakfast, and it turned out to be the cafe's birthday as well! We had a BLAST and were so happy to have discovered this gem of a place!! First of all, they had a dj outside playing incredible music, so good that multiple members of our party couldn't resist but get up and start salsa dancing! The employees were so kind with incredible service, and were clearly so proud of their food (as they should be) We got the breakfast sandwich and the breakfast burrito, both with avocado. The breakfast sandwich was great, but nothing crazy unique. The burrito was delicious and what we would go back for. Other members of our group got the breakfast plates which looked delicious, and which they loved. Not to mention amazing prices. They also had cupcakes and other snacks out to celebrate their birthday. These included huaraches, which were SO good. Overall, some of the most fun we've had at a restaurant. Will definitely be back:) read more
1 year ago
Small spot for a fast eat. Don't get me wrong... EVERYTHING in their food is really fresh, authentic and fulfilling. Excelente costumer service. Definitely recommend. read more
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We love this local joint & the family that runs it. My client loves his chicken enchilada here with the green sauce & I enjoy the egg chillaquilla. Give it a try & you won't be disappointed. Also, make room for coffee coz they make it good here. read more
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We are back in the Bay Area and in search for something new and came across this spot. We both got breakfast burritos, because are we actually on a trip if we haven't had a breakfast burrito . Anyway, I got sausage and avocado in mines, my husband got chorizo in his. It was fresh, delicious, well seasoned, and filling. It came with a side of chips (which was the perfect textural addition to this meal) and the smallest cup of the most delicious "salsa" I've had in a very long time. If I come back into San Francisco I'll definitely come back here and try something else. The lady behind the counter was nice the place was clean and relatively quiet, with just a little music playing in the background. If you're in the San Francisco area or coming to the area ... give it a try! read more
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Food and service is 5 star! So warm and welcoming. It feels like a true authentic Mexican family dinner table. The have fresh ingredients, great options and tasty selections of Mexican dishes. Enjoy a nice coffee or a refreshing smoothie. Yummy breakfast or lunch plates. Delicious treats! Tell them Lyz sent you. :) read more
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Great little cafe in Visitacion Valley New cafe with really nice owners worth checking out. The breakfast burrito and egg sandwich were delicious. read more
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Excelente lugar, bien atendido, familiar y con muy buen ambiente. La comida bien preparada, fresca y con buenos precios. Es una muy buena alternativa a lo que ofrecen la mayoría de las taquerias en el area de la bahia. Tortillas hechas a mano, y las carnes preparadas a diario en el local. Personalmente probé una quesadilla, de las mejores que he probado en mucho tiempo, y un menudo que estaba riquisimo. Gran experiencia! read more
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28 Leland Ave
San Francisco, CA 94134
Visitacion Valley
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