What a great little gem we found recently! We were running some errands in Daly City and had a craving for Mexican food, but wanted a sit-down restaurant instead of a take-out style taqueria. Luckily we were close to Lisa's and decided to give it a try and were rewarded with a great time! I went with Lisa's Supreme Burrito and it was very good, but be prepared for the BIG portion. My wife went with a simple chicken quesadilla and said it was exactly what she was hoping for. While the food was good, my highlight might have been the Michelada as it may have been one of the best I've ever had! On top of all that, the staff was all so nice and welcoming. They were very helpful with everything we needed and it was great to watch them treat every table of customers like they were welcoming guests into their home. Look forward to going back again! read more

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This was my first time at Lisa's and it was so delicious! The staff was extremely kind and attentive. I ordered the enchilada and taco combo and a Jamaica drink, it was all really yummy! The restaurant itself is a little quirky hole in the wall, I highly recommend! read more

Lisa's Mexican Restaurant - Enchilada and taco - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

The food was pretty bad. Food I got was salty or tasted like it came from a can. I ordered enchiladas beans & rice. It was take out. & I wish Ot was what i remember from when I was a kid& it was the original chef/ owners. But its not the same and its not good to me. read more

Lisa's Mexican Restaurant is at the top of the hill Daly City. Have heard about this place but my first time trying with friends who are regulars. Parking around the area was easy. The decor has an abundance of artisan work, photos, drawings that yearn to tell their stories. It works, warm and cozy. Interior is a bit dark but you feel warmly welcomed by Mario in front, José and Ana in the kitchen. Started with their freshly made guacamole and house-made tortilla chips, wine and shots of tequila! Ordered: * Steak Ala Lisa - cooked w/ranchera sauce & onions. Looked good and aroma was yum. This is a special of the house. Will definitely order this next time. * José's Salad - chopped lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, grilled chicken & balsamic dressing. Tried a bite. Really really good! I'll order next time. * Enchilada, Taco, Chile Relleno combo - asked to sub whole beans instead of refried. This is good satisfying meal with a little bit of everything, enchilada, taco & Chile Relleno. The crispy taco was really good. Whatever the sauces were was tasty and, thank goodness, not heavily salty! * House-made flan - this was a really good flan, not overly sweet, melts in your mouth. Good way to end a meal! Other dishes recommended that I need to try on my next visit, Chicken quesadillas, Prawns Ala Brava, Mole anything, Menudo, and those other ones that made me go, oh yea!, grilled combo of steak, chicken, prawns, Chile Colorado & Chile Verde! I went "darn!" when I saw I missed the Agua frescas like Jamaica, Horchata or House-made sangria. See you there! P.S. Enjoyed meal too much with friends and With Mario checking in on us periodically. Unfortunately a good time like this makes me at times forget to take pictures of the dishes... read more

Lisa's Mexican Restaurant - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

I have been living in Pacifica for 13 years and can't believe I only found the wonderful Lisa's but a few months ago -- I woulda been a regular here for years had I known sooner. I used to have two favorite Mexican places in Pacifica but one closed a few years ago and the other has increasingly gone downhill. So a few months back I was looking for other options and up popped Lisa's, a place that's been in Daly City for years but, for some reason, had never been listed in my results in the past. But, based on the reviews, I HAD to try it -- and so glad I did as it is now my favorite Mexican restaurant in all of the Bay Area. So lovingly designed inside, comfortable, warm, homey feel. Your host, Mario, is an absolute delight -- so personable, so patient(!), and such a gentleman. He's the kinda guy who becomes friends with everyone, you'll come to love him. And then there's the food -- oh, the food! Their mole enchiladas are to die for! When I haven't been to Lisa's in awhile I get a huge craving for the mole enchiladas, so good, so authentic -- and it's not only hard to find good mole in the Bay Area, it's hard to find ANY mole, so I'm so appreciative Lisa's has it and does it justice. Their tacos, with homemade shells ... incredible! And they have very high quality meats -- chicken, which is a combo white meat & dark meat -- or you can get ground beef, but it's not of hamburger consistency, it's more like very very finely chopped steak. It's another craveable item! And then there's the rice & beans. You say rice & beans are "just rice & beans"..? NO! Not here at least. The beans, both black and pinto, are SO fresh-tasting (although I slightly favor the black) and the rice is not like traditional Mexican rice that has been mixed with too much tomato, as I find at most places -- it's light and fluffy and just the right flavor (which means not over-flavored!) and put that, together with your beans, on your fork and, as they say on Chopped, it is such a delicious bite! Chips are too notch, not greasy and not too thick, like at some other places, and a fantastic salsa. SO many things to drink! I don't drink alcohol, although, if you do, they have a lot of great choices. What I love is their Jamaica ("hah-MY-cuh") agua fresca -- if you've never had it, it's sorta like non-alcoholic sangria, and without the fruit, but delicious -- and their mango ice tea, SO refreshing! Love this place so much have already been back about 10 times since I discovered it months back -- and always a delight to see Mario. You must definitely try this place out, it will soon become one of your favorites -- but, be forewarned, hours are very limited so be sure to double-check their schedule. read more

Great food and good service. Food has that home cooked flavor! Great place to bring your family. There are many choices on the menu. Something for everyone! read more

Lisa's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

Subpar Mexican food. Eclectic but that's all. Wouldn't go back. Try Taqueria Guadalajara in SF.

Long awaited dinner get together with my friend, and she suggested Lisa's. She said she has been going to Lisa's for ages, so I was excited to check out a new restaurant. Please note - Restaurant is only open until 7pm right now. Staff are so very friendly. I was introduced to Mario - what a character! So much to choose from on the menu. After much debate, I went with the Steak a la Lisa. Really like the flavor of the steak with the onions and peppers, and it went well with the rice and beans. Wish there was more meat, though. Friend ordered the chicken flautas which looked really good too. I want to order that next time. Really clean restaurant, staff very welcoming, and food was good. Bringing my hubs here next time so he can try it, too. read more

Lisa's Mexican Restaurant - Steak A La Lisa - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

More of a hole-in-the-wall type of place, but those tend to be the best for both food and service. Lisa's was no exception. When we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the staff and I think it was the owner himself who serviced us throughout our meal. We had several small kids with us and he was really great about humoring them and even helped us take some pictures during our meal. Our table of 7 got a few different entrees between us, including the house special steak, the mole enchiladas, a wet burrito, a cheese quesadilla, and a chicken salad. Everything was tasty, although I wish there were more guacamole on my salad. Even my son, who is the world's pickiest eater, polished off 1/3 of my husband's wet burrito, so that is saying something! read more

Loved it. Good, old-fashion Mexcan-American plattered restaurant. And priceless hospitality. Friends brought me here for the first time this past Friday and I'll be back. read more

Just as I remember... the quality and taste of the food was SUPERB ‼ I was a longtime patron as it was my Moms favorite restaurant! I drove one by one day and realized I missed that food so I ordered that night for myself and my son and it was delicious and we were both so happy that we were able to eat Lisa 's Mexican food again! The owner is such a nice man & my family loves to support small businesses! 5 STARS !!!!! read more

I really liked having lunch at this cute little Mexican restaurant Very authentic and delicious food The service was great and the atmosphere was adorable I definitely suggest this place if you are looking to eat a delicious Mexican dish in a cute and relaxing restaurant read more

I love a local business that has music and friendly service, and for that it might have gotten 4 stars had the food been a little more flavorful for the prices. Two people and the bill was over $60 with dessert and horchata. Thing is the food is lackluster and tastes like it's from a street fair. Yes, they are friendly, but I'm also judging the food and drinks too. The crispy taco wasn't very hot or crispy, the enchilada was very bland, and the rice and beans tasted just meh. We agreed the best part of the meal was the flan. They make really good flan here. The strawberry drink and horchata were way too sweet, not sure how much sugar they're adding but we didn't finish our expensive agua frescas. I really wanted to like this place, but we left most of our food on the table, and $60 is a lot to pay for Mexican food that leaves you hungry. read more

Lisa's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

Lisa's Mexican Restaurant is a family favorite!!!! It is such a cute restaurant! Any night we go to Lisa's, it's a good night. We feel incredibly welcomed every time. Mario and Jose are an amazing duo. Mario takes care of you, and Jose is phenomenal!!! The food is delicious! Every item on the menu is delicious and never disappoints. Not to mention, they have the best sangria ever! read more

Food was ok here. Tortilla chips were a bit staled. I ordered a chicken enchilada and a pork tamale combo plate. Tamale was my favorite thing here. Super flavorful and delicious. It wasn't dried out like some tamales can be. Chicken enchilada was decent. Nachos we're not so great. They put lettuce on it which doesn't really make sense to me other than to serve as a filler. It gets wilted and warm and I don't really care for warm lettuce. Overall it felt like this simple dish was executed with much to be desired. Service was friendly. Restaurant was ok on the inside. Cool pictures. If I was a local I might stumble in here more often for a tamale. read more

I made the mistake of leaving out the red salsa. Don't, it brings your food to a new level! read more

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First off - anyplace that has a Super Burrito listed as an appetizer is #1 in MY book!!! Mario is the most gracious, funny and warm host. Honestly wanted him to sit down and join us! He alone is worth 5*! The sangria and food are what I'd describe as high-end home-style -- what your mom would make at home if she knew what she was doing and wanted to impress a guest, but not so /fancy/ as to be over the top, or just to show off. Very good - high quality - comfort, but still interesting and damned tasty! They'll also tailor your meal any way you need, but if you don't want the beans ... WHY are you there?! LOL! Last but not least - this 1963 true "gem" has all the ambiance that's so desperately missing in today's Ikea-decorated white-walled sterile restaurants. The whole place is eye-candy and you know you're in a different world from the cold of Daly City the second you walk in. These places are disappearing fast, so go enjoy and support the ones still here!!! read more

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Setting: We checked out Lisa's on a whim on Cinco De Mayo and we weren't disappointed! Don't miss out on this amazing gem of a restaurant on Mission St in Daly City. I ordered Lisa's supreme burrito. A huge burrito filled with all sorts of goodness smothered in a beautiful green sauce. Let's just say that the plate was empty when i was done stuffing my face. The gentlemen at the front of the house was super cordial. His prompt follow-ups and great service enhanced the experience for sure. We were never without a drink or chips during our time waiting for our entrees. Lastly, the ambiance is one of a kind. The eclectic mix of old school photos as well as decorative memorabilia hanging from the ceiling made this place homey. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Lisa's and I will definitely be back to enjoy more of their amazing food. read more

I grew up here and I had Godmother who was Hispanic, and cooked every day for us after baseball practice, I swear I was at her home again. The service was excellent, very friendly...almost as if you were a guest in their home. All of the food is prepared fresh. How do I know, I grew up in the city, and not to sound snobby, but we grew up with a certain sophistication of taste to the culturally diverse cuisines of the city. Although its nit technically in San Francisco (Daly City) this place is the real deal... . On my next visit, I'll be sure to hit Lisa's Mexican Restaurants up again! read more

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I had Lisa's Mexican Restaurant prepare food for my mom's 83rd birthday. They were absolutely amazing to work with! Made great suggestions about food choice. And, I even needed the food before the restaurant opened at 12:00p. They had it ready by 11:30, nicely packed so it would not spill. The food was so good! I would highly recommend Lisa's for your parties. read more

The service was great! The host was so kind and made you feel very at home. The vibe was so cute, filled with art and decorations. A lot of statement pieces that were fun to talk about which made the time pass as you're waiting for food. The food was delicious. The ingredients tasted fresh. I haven't seen tomatoes this red in a long time. The crab enchiladas were delicious and something I would definitely order again. The chile relleno was cheesy, peppery and saucy. It was fried perfectly and the salsa soaked into the breading was absolutely delicious something i would recommend everyone go try immediately. Lastly, the agua fresca was perfectly sweet and refreshing, fruity but light. You can tell everything was cooked with a lot of heart. Will be coming here again and can't wait to try other items on the menu. read more

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Day started off bad getting three nails in a tire. Went to Good Year in Daly City. Two hour wait so I walked down the street and found this gem! Combo Taco, Enchillada, Chili Relleno. Off the hook!!!!! Great atmosphere and Mario was awesome with the service. Do yourself a favor and stop in for some tasty treats!!!! read more

Excellent. I love this place. Get the Mango ice tea! It's a special one, no question. The Chile rellijno is great. It's a little small relative to the Americans distorted view of what a serving is. The value is in the balance of flavors. I don't know what the ingredients are but they play well together. The enchilada is good great!! Chimie chong was everything I wanted and will get it again. See you soon. read more

I placed an al a carte item over the phone and when I went to pick it up with my daughter she decided she would like some rice. No problem, therefore I requested to add a side of rice to my order. The short gentleman that works in the kitchen proceeded to roll his eyes and act put upon because I added to my order. Do you want my money or not? Lol When I got my order, my rice was not on the side like I requested and yet again short dude in kitchen with red apron (you know who you are) got angry at me because THEY got the order wrong. What a bunch of unprofessional assholes with Zero customer service. read more

Hola! We were visiting a State Farm agent next door when we decided to give Lisa's Mexican Restaurant a try. It's a cozy restaurant, but we had no trouble finding a table at dinner time on a Wednesday. Right away, you'll notice the vintage vibe (antique photos hanging nearly floor to ceiling), which we found charming. Let's get to the most important part - the FOOD! We enjoyed the chips with the mild salsa. For our entrees, we each ordered the tacos (beef) and tamales (pork)! Delicious! My boyfriend also ordered a side of flautas (chicken), which he said were great. The portions here are very generous, so come hungry! And the prices are very reasonable! Enjoy!! read more

Great food and atmosphere. Amazing owner as well, who gave us some touring tips for San Francisco.

I can't believe I never knew this place existed. The salsa is fantastic. The staff are nice. The decor is fabulous. It's very old-timey vintage Mexican cinema film posters, photos of the actors, and of classic Mexican musicians with some American classics thrown in there. The food is also good and reasonable. The place is clean and I recommend trying this place out - there serve breakfast also. Seriously reminds me of my tias and my mom. read more

I met some friends here for lunch. I ordered a grilled chicken salad to-go. It was fresh and delicious. Every bite was good and tasty. I will definitely be going back. Great friendly service as well. read more

Have been here 3x and have been loving their food. Had tried Lisa's Supreme Burrito (prawns), nachos, Crab enchiladas, and now the Grilled Mahi Mahi. Flavorful! Superb! Hats off to chef Jose. read more

Lisa's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

Seriously one of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to in the entire Bay Area. I highly recommend you try the albondigas soup! read more

The food was delicious and the service was fast and friendly. We felt very welcome. This has been my favorite place for years and I'm always reminded why when I visit. read more

Listen to the other reviews! BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN THE BAY! So good! I'm very picky with my Mexican food and will be the first one to criticize but the food here is great. Very small hole in the wall not good for big groups but can hold a larger family if you went in early. Anyway, the food so great! Overheard another guest ask the owner what their secret is and he just said "No secret, Everything is just homemade, made from scratch Mexican food!" So if thats what you like you have found your place! They give chips and salsa and also have a spicier salsa if you ask! YOM! Prices are decent and the service is great! These workers are always present and tending to everything you need! This place is about 25 mins away from where I live in the city but worth the entire drive! I will continue to keep going to Lisa's, and you should try it out! read more

Lisa's Mexican Restaurant - Burrito/taco/enchilada combo plate - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

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This is the place! The restaurant is incredibly clean, the service is amazing, and probably the best refried beans that I've ever had. I had the steak Al Al Lisa, and couldn't be happy with my choice. This is an absolutely amazing restaurant. I'll be back!!! read more

This place is fantastic. Great food, reasonable prices and super nice people, especially the staff. The ambiance is great. Salsa was delicious and burrito was solid. Tried the super chicken. Will be back asap. read more

This was a really fantastic meal. However, part of me believes that how you go into a meal is like how you go into a vacation: if you are on vacation in a beautiful place with someone that you do not care for and have bad company, it can alter your perspective on the place (meaning: you will never want to go there again because you fought with your ex at that restaurant or fought with your ex on that beach or...). Similarly if you go to a random, unimpressive place with someone you love, you can have a great time wherever you are. I think that this principle applies to having great food when you're hungry at a place that doesn't look like much from the outside. If you are starving AND you find a great place it can magnify the intensity of the meal six or seven times. (More research must be done on the exact number...) Anyway, I yelped a good Mexican restaurant in the area and loved the reviews. The outside of the building made me pause for a moment, but there was good street parking and (like in the above principle) I was very hungry. As soon as I went inside, everything was what I wanted it to be: colorful ambiance, quick greeting, excellent chips and salsa, a *very* spicy food option (with an extra warning of the dish's spiciness from the waiter and the chef) and quick kitchen-to-table time. I got all of those at Lisa's. Here is the best compliment I can give this place: I wish it was around the corner from my house, so I could eat the Cajun Chicken all the time. It might have the best spicy Mexican sauce I have ever had and I have eaten spicy food all over Guatemala and Mexico. Go there. read more

Lisa's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

This place is such a gem. My husband and I were starved and needed to find a decent place to eat that didn't have a drive through. I did my usual Yelp, scroll through pictures, etc. when I got to Lisa's on the Yelp retrieval I wasn't really impressed with the pictures and had some sort of shady feeling about the fact that they did say they served menudo during the week. I actually yelped "menudo during the week" but the truth of some of the specials never happen when you get to the restaurant. Or the restaurant decides to "change" their menu due to product but they don't update their menu. Anyhow, I said "eff it- lets go, I'm starved." I can never turn down an opportunity for a taco. We go, find street parking (only form of parking in the area). Go inside and you instantly feel like you just got transported to a legit Mexican or Latin restaurant. It is so overt and ornate that you can't help but smile. The servers who seem to also be the owners is what got me past the pictures on Yelp. Most of the reviews were spot on about the great customer service and the "Cheers" environment. Service aside- they DO serve menudo! 7x a week!!!!! Hallelujah Also they have crispy tacos and I'm ALL about a legit homemade crispy taco with contija cheese. They did it right!!!!!! So in love. It's not the pre made taco shells like Taco Bell or the ethnic aisle of Safeway. Handmade tortilla and fried to order. #NoRegrats lol read more

Lisa's Mexican Restaurant - Menudo!!! During the week! - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

Great food, super friendly and welcoming staff, and really fun atmosphere! My family's been going here for years and every time we return we're always welcomed with open arms and smiles. The sangria is super yummy and I always love their tamales. read more

I was intrigued by the many 4 star reviews of this place, and being Cinco de Mayo we definitely wanted to eat Mexican food since we were in the area. But go and read all the 2 star reviews, I didn't. And maybe I felt misled by all the good reviews. Yes, the warm inviting hospitality & friendly staff is no doubt there as many Yelpers share, but we were disappointed in the taste of the food overall. Everything was bland. The Chile Verde had the right texture (cooked well for tenderness), but had no taste despite it being cooked in verde sauce, like it had no salt or any other seasonings. Hubby had the beef chimichanga & a chile relleno, both also very bland tasting. Portions are also on the small side, but probably the appropriate serving size of what you should be eating anyway right? About the best thing we ordered was the Strawberry Aqua Fresca which was sweet & very delicious. I think we should've made the drive to Celia's instead. read more

Lisa's Mexican Restaurant - Interesting (& cool) photo of Elvis at our table... - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California

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Love Lisa's Mexican Restaurant! I don't know how I did not discover this neighborhood gem sooner - but so glad I did! The staff is friendly and attentive when taking my to-go order and they are following safe/safety protocols. The food is delicious and everything is always fresh!! Thank you staff at Lisa's we love your food and will be loyal happy customers for years to come!! Now more than ever it is crucial to support local small businesses!! read more

I was looking for crispy tacos without having to go into the city. These guys hit it out of the park! read more

Lisa's Mexican Restaurant - Crispy tacos, rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Daly City, California