This is a gem. Classic, friendly and authentic Mexican food at this little diner. Great flavor. Huge portions. Wonderful service. Good diner coffee. *If you just got hired at Google and moved to The Mission last week you'll hate this old place. They don't speak hipster so simply stay away. I recommend The Little Chihuahua. I wrote a comprehensive review of the Lower Height location in 2010. Check it out. We came in on a Sunday morning around 9:00 AM and there was a booth in the window waiting for us. How nice is that? We both ordered water and coffee while we looked at our choices. # Chilaquiles: This is a simple classic with tortilla chips, eggs, and salsa. I always ask for my egg over easy, however, the classic is scrambled. Everything in this was just how it should be. Difinately give it a try. Our server checked in often and our coffee and water were always full. read more

We sat across each other in the same booth every time. The servers recognized us each visit; "More coffee?" They'd ask. He went for the mole chicken a lot. I chose different breakfast entrees every time. Huge portions for a reasonable price in the city (under $10 for most!) Highly recommended: French toast served with sliced fruit on top. Lovely bit of vitamins on decadence. We could sit here for an hour or two, talking about immigration politics, our friends' lives, or checking our iPhones for updates. Greasy spoon diner, but it had a lot of charm for us. I will always treasure the moments spent at Mission's Kitchen. read more

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A hidden gem! A small Mexican diner (when we walked in a man was playing music). Our waitress was really sweet and helpful. I got the huevos rancheros and they came so fast, it was a huge portion, cheap, and so good!A homey atmosphere with great quality Mexican fare for a great price, definitely recommend! They also offer some typical "American" breakfasts, but we did not try. read more

I have passed by this place several times before on Tuesdays before I go to Dance Mission to take hip hop dance classes. Last Tuesday after work I came here to eat for dinner. As you go inside the decor reminds of you diners in the 1970s and 1980s. I didn't want to have a heavy meal. I ordered two items: Queso Fresco and Mission Omelet. The first item is fried cheese similar to fried mozzarella sticks. It was sort of salty maybe because the cheese itself was salty. The second item omelet consisted of chorizo, mushrooms, and ground beef. What I liked about this omelet was it wasn't heavy as other omelets I've had in the past. Nothing spectacular about my meal but overall I had a fulfilling dinner. read more

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Mmm...the breakfast nachos are "CRACKING" as my boyfriend would say. CHAILAQUILES is what I think they are called. BOMB.COM. Came here for a quick bite before we started our day. The service is super friendly and the food is great. I not an expert on Mexican food but this definitely tasted authentic. If you're in the Mission and looking for some grub, I would highly recommend this spot. read more

I've tried to love you Mission's Kitchen...I really have!! You're so close to work and your menu sounds so good! You're inexpensive and fast...what more do I really need in a restaurant?? I actually need a restaurant that serves less hair in their food, that doesn't put me into a grease-induced coma for the rest of the afternoon and has less ants walking around the restaurant! Once all of those issues are addressed, the Mish Kitch might be the place for me! read more

just don't come here if you care about your health. ate here at least 6 times as it's close to my job and i need food in my system. i always get the cheese and veggie omelet . it's always drenched in oil and hash browns be falling apart, they need to use flour and egg whites so it sticks together and comes out crispy thayer than soggy and falling apart read more

My friend had mention to me this place for breakfast/lunch. She once brought me Chilaquiles for breakfast to work and they were soo good. I had to go and get some more. I have there chilaquiles and also there club sandwich. Friendly staff, good food and cheap :) You can call in your order before going to have it ready to eat when arriving read more

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Very hard working restaurant, lay back environment and very nice and sweet staff! The only thing I don't like is that the waffles they have are kinda stiff and hard to cut into pieces i wish they could solve that. read more

I love Mission's Kitchen. They're not overpriced, they have a nice array of breakfast foods to choose from, and the service is great. Everyone's really friendly and the food is served relatively quickly for a busy place. Their spin on traditional egg dishes is really fun too. Their Mexican frittata is great, though watch out for the jalapenos if you're not one for surprise heat in your morning meal. Most (if not all) breakfast dishes come with a meat or potato side and a bread (either a tortilla or sliced bread, in most cases). The hash browns are my particular favorite. It's an unassuming, not-too-big-not-too-small kind of place. I'm definitely a fan. read more

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Top Notch! They put out what is truly one of the best omelettes I've had. One of the best breakfast values in SF - 3 egg omelette with hash browns, toast or tortillas, coffee, tax and 20% + tip for less than $15! They feature traditional breakfast and lunch offerings (with a focus on Mexican flavoring). I have been helped by Carlos, the server. In the middle of the breakfast rush (all seats filled) He remains warm and friendly, while being professional and staying focused on anything you may need. Clean, well staffed, nice menu variety (for the size of the restaurant), personable service with quality food in generous portions at greasy spoon pricing - what more could you want! FYI... I read reviews complaining some felt put-off by the primarily Spanish speaking staff - really not justified. Understand that most of the clientele at Breakfast chose to speak Spanish, so you too will be greeted such - but just let them know your Spanish is not strong (or absent) and they'll respect that. Or, you could take it upon your self to brush up on some Spanish - it is a beautiful language read more

This is the best and most underrated restaurant in SF. If you go on a date, and they take you here, you should marry them. If you take your date to this place and they don't immediately propose, you should dump them. I recommend the chilaquiles (spicy, with scrambled eggs), a side of fried plantains, and a hash brown (extra crispy). If you are extremely hungry, there's an omelet made with steak and bacon which is enormous and satisfying. read more

Gosh.... i'm not even sure how to rate this place..... where do i begin... Mid day on a Sunday in SF and looking for some breakfast food was my mission in the Mission (HA)... decided to check this place out, and after reading some really good reviews, i thought it was a winner. Coming in it looks like a typical breakfast diner, your immediately welcomed by the super friendly and upbeat staff, which i really loved. After looking through the menu, i decided to try out the "Central American Breakfast" which included eggs, platanos (fried platains), gallo pinto (rice/beans), queso frito (fried cheese), bacon and toast. I requested, as i always do, my eggs scrambled soft! Because who the heck likes over cooked, dry eggs?!? I sure don't!! OK here comes my plate.... presentation- not so great, but i was expecting that.... my eggs- super under cooked and the whole egg was runny, sheeesh i said soft not raw! The gallo pinto tasted stale, like it was from the day or two before, the platanos were really good and the queso frito was as well. I never got my toast. I definitely wouldn't order this again. Also, ordered a stack of pancakes which were burnt, had three bites and didn't eat them. OK .... so here is the part of my visit that was MOST disappointing. I go to use the restroom and it was Filthy, and i mean with a capital F!! They were out of toilette paper, toilette seat covers and hand towels. I walked out to let the waitress know that i need toilette paper because they were completely out, and she walks over to a table and hands me a small stack of table napkins! My eyes almost popped out of my eye sockets! Ummm OK thank you lady. Yep, that's how my visit ended.... This place gets a few stars from me for their friendless and attentiveness (except the lady who handed me the napkins) and i liked their platanos & queso frito. Maybe what i ordered wasn't the best on the menu, maybe they are not used to people requesting their eggs cooked soft, maybe the person in charge of clean up was out sick that day, who knows. I could come back and try something different that people have raved about on these reviews, but i think i'll pass on that idea.... read more

This place is perfect if you're looking for some comfort Mexican food in an old school, diner-style atmosphere. I ordered the chilaquiles (so delicious and spicy!) and was blown away by the huge portion size, especially since the meal was only $9.25. My server was also super friendly and attentive. Support local businesses and eat at Mission's Kitchen - you won't be disappointed! read more

Chilaquiles Hefty portions, great flavor, comfortable atmosphere. Great price. Worth the stop. Came in around 1:30 on a Friday: no wait. read more

On our stay in San Francisco this place was across the street from the place we were staying at. The service is extremely friendly and great. My crepe was amazing and yummy and def a great price and my fiancés Denver omelette was meaty w/ great filling home fries! If you're in this area it's a def must come! read more

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OM Goodness! Our friend from San Francisco brought us here for breakfast! The huevos rancheros were amazing! Tops anything I've had in San Antonio! The refried beans were goo. The Spanish rice was good. The ranchero sauce was delicious. And they melt cheese on top of the egos. They also put the eggs on a oil slightly fried corn tortillas. The waiters are nice so handsome! read more

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The place is comfortable and the food is good. Some time a mariachi sing and well I do not like mariachi music so I feel unhappy but other people like that and I respect that. and that does not change my opinion about this place. Sometimes music is too loud so you cannot talk with your peer. Go and try the food. read more

Food is delicious and of course with a friendly owner with obvious experience with cooking well made foods. The breakfast was amazing. One of the best breakfasts I've ever tried. read more

We love Mission's Kitchen! The tiramisu is to live for! The other neighborhood spot, for sure. Had to flip a coin for dinner tonight to decide which spot to hit. We will go tomorrow. Everything cooked right in front of you if you have a bar seat. The Pancakes are amazing. Can't wait to try the Chile quiles next. read more

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Fantastico! It's all good. Their breakfasts are pretty lunchy too. Note to self: "Chilaquiles and steak. Mild! Not Spicy." Love this place. Huge breakfast. Tastiest in all the Mish. extra text here so it pads out into an actual review .... extra text here so it pads out into an actual review .... extra text here so it pads out into an actual review .... extra text here so it pads out into an actual review .... extra text here so it pads out into an actual review .... extra text here so it pads out into an actual review .... extra text here so it pads out into an actual review .... extra text here so it pads out into an actual review .... read more

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At first my husband was skeptical at eating here. It was so crowded that they seated us at the counters in front of the glass windows watching the cooks in action. I didn't mind it at all. Something about seeing your food made gives me a soothing feeling. Not even 5 minutes later they gave moves us to a table in the front. Food came out in good time and it was surprisingly good! I had French toast with bacon and sausage and a side of hashbrowns and the hubby had a burger which was amazingly huge and he was impressed . Our 19 month young baby girl enjoyed our fries and French toast. 2 different Mariachi freestyle bands came in and played. Music while you eat, now that's entertainment! Will be coming again! Be sure to take time and look for parking if you're traveling by car! You can find parking for free on Bartlett st or pay $2.00 an hour to park at the meters! read more

I was. Having my breakfast and saw many food handler cross contimination health issues , Beggining from cook .one he tooked a raw meat and touchin tortillas Without washing his hand.. the other cook setting plates handling chesse and cutting and touching plates been served. And there were the diswasher. Passing by touching his hair. Between the contertop grill. Where alot food was cooking . I belive manage food isnt easy. there is law for some reason in kitchen world . Please. Please .. follow simple steps wash the hands every time is necessary.. read more

It's probably not the best idea to sit in front of the kitchen when you're hungover and starving for a meal, but that's what I tend to do EVERY SINGLE TIME I'm here. And I'm typically only ever here on Sunday morn--erm, afternoons after a night of moderate Saturday night partying (at least moderate in comparison to my 20s; I'm old). There's never a line and we're always waited on almost immediately. A swirl of Spanish words are yelled above me as I'm served some tap water and a cup of burned coffee. It's OK, though, I don't come here expecting a cup of Rwandan coffee from Verve accompanied by lemon-curd blueberry pancakes. I just want something warm to sip on while I wait (in agony, remember the kitchen directly in front of me?) for my scrambled eggs, bacon, and a side of pancakes. Once I've managed to scarf-down everything, the kitchen becomes a TV show I'm happy to watch. Bacon rows flipped at once, pancake batter dripped onto the hot stove, bread being toasted to create massive sandwiches. Which reminds me, those babies look incredible, and I keep telling myself: "next time get a sandwich, next time get a sandwich," and each time I'm here, all I want's what I always get. Thanks for not judging me (or silentlly doing so) and for being there, Mission's Kitchen. read more

Good diners are a rarity in the Bay, but Mission's Kitchen is the real deal. It doesn't have a huge menu, but their breakfast options are quite plentiful, not to mention yummy -- there's a definite focus on Mexican cuisine here, which suits me just fine. I ordered the chilaquiles with the spicy salsa and MAN they weren't kidding about the spice! It was so good, though, that I just had to keep eating, despite the fact that my tongue was practically crying. Service is very adorable and friendly, portions are plentiful, it's cheap, and, most shocking and awesome of all, the place was not overrun with hipsters despite its location. Dy-no-mite! read more

I love this place so much, it took me a long time to write a review, partly because I am selfish and I don't want to have to wait in line once people hear the buzz about it, visit and realize how amazing the staff, food and prices are! And partly because I didn't want to rush and write a half-ass review, Mission's Kitchen deserves better! Anyhow, the story goes like this: I used to be a Red Cafe fan, but my friend Curt always said "Mission's Kitchen is better" and I totally shut him down (yes, I can be a fascist) and thought he was cray-cray, however, one day he finally dragged me to Mission's Kitchen and since that day, I haven't been back to Red Cafe! Why? Because there is no reason to! I can have an AMAZING Latin breakfast for $2 less! I was irritated that Curt failed to mention that: 1) They have cute waitresses! 2) They have a jukebox!!! (I LOVE jukeboxes) 3) It is freaking cheap! 4) The portions are massive 5) It's ran by Latinos, frequented by Latinos and they play Spanish old school music 6) They have an entire Latino breakfast menu (huevos divorciados, chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, Mexican frittata, Central American breakfast) 7) They close at 10pm, which is a fucking rarity in this side of the Mission It's been a few months and the honeymoon stage is still going strong. By now, Cristina, Lourdes, Miguel and the rest of the gang are part of my food family. Now to be completely fair, if I could change something about this place would be their drink selection, I wish they had fresh squeezed oj or at least Martinelli's apple juice because I dislike fountain drinks, but really, once I see my delicious huevos divorciados or beautiful chilaquiles (for $6.95!!!) I no longer care about my beverage, because by then I feel sorrounded by family, eating at home. read more

What can I say about you Mish Kitch? Who else can I turn to when I'd rather eat a giant, grease laden, $3.00 breakfast burrito, and sleep standing up rather than actually work? Gracias Tio! I have officially downgraded Mission's Kitchen. Denada. Because of the steel wool that I found nestled in my burrito about half an hour ago I shant return. It only makes me wonder how much steel wool will be caught in my colon for the rest of my life. read more

This is a classic dive diner in the heart of the mission. The owner is always there and he's really nice. They have a great combination of Latin and traditional American diner food. The restaurant is huge (so is the restroom), so it would lend itself well to groups. They are very busy for breakfast on weekends but outside of that, There's always plenty of room. read more

I've been eating here for almost 5 years... not a regular, but I've been here... I went from a server who know i tipped well so she keep the change on a 27 bill and we gave her a 40... that's cool... But tonight seen ur "chef" slamming a bunch of cilantro, before chopped it and make the new batch of ur pico de Gallo, against the inside of ur trash can was to much... read more

The staff here seems friendly enough, and the food is cheap. Apparently it's cheap for a reason. Stopped in here this afternoon for a quick bite. Ordered grilled cheese (asked for cheddar) and a milkshake. I got what I think may have been a velveeta sandwich (disgusting) and what they call a "milkshake" is actually cocoa powder, milk, and ice thrown in a blender. ick! Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing, but I'm not sure I can bear the possibility of a meal that bad again, so I doubt I'll try it again in the near future. read more

For those weekend mornings when I find myself (either happily or unhappily) alone but still enjoy the thought of someone else making my breakfast, I always opt for joints with counter seating, and Mission's Kitchen makes the grade. I don't know what this place was before, and I don't really care. It does, however, have the feel of a new kid in school - shy and a little unsure of itself but at the same time overly eager to please. My breakfast was basic, but big and tasty enough to bring me back. On my second visit I ordered something in the south-of-the-border vein, and it was even better. My third trip was a nooner - for lunch. A basic cheeseburger. No complaints, but my real reason for going back was to confirm the name in order to write this review (yesterday, I tried searching Yelp for "Mission Kitchen" and without the apostrophe s... nada). I had to explain their own menu to them, which was a funny little adventure: "It says here that I get a choice of fries, soup, salad or mashed potatoes with my lunch, so...uh..." But I habla no Spanish, so the response was a blank stare. Another waiter came over and the two of them consulted for a few minutes. Then, with everyone on the same page, I chose the soup. It was fine, but I'll stick with their breakfast from now on. read more

Friendly service, convenient location, hardly any wait, but tasteless food. Seriously. Even their bacon is tasteless. read more

Greasy Spoon Diner + Latin Flavor = Mission's Kitchen. Countless times I've plopped my hungover ass at the counter, been greeted with a cup of coffee, and indulged in chilaquiles mole poblano. The servers are friendly, the service is FAST, there's a ton of American and Latin breakfast items, and you can eat and drink and barely break double digits on your bill. Viva Mission's Kitchen! read more

Diners, I love you. But you've got to come correct. Little Mission's Kitchen occupies the same space of the long-running John's Diner, a place known for a really sweet hostess who treated you like family and served up eh-OK food. Flipping the script, the food is now really great and the service, though totally friendly, sadly for crap. But with it being an unrepentent diner, and not say another damn celphone store, that's still right around the corner from my house, I want to love M's K more than I actually do. Mexican and American breakfasts at around $5-6, standard diner luncheS and dinners are $6-10. Huge plates. Delicious home fries. On the minus side, me and buddy-pal watched as our toast cooled visibly in the toaster, an additional waffle never materialized at all. Yet still my Chilaquiles were pretty good (if a little damn too spicy, which I don't often say about anything) and buddy-pal's Huevos Rancheros looked great. As inept as the CS was, I'll be back, if only in the hopes that Mission's Kitchen (Mission Diner anyone?) eventually overlaps their quality of service with their inexpensive traditional fare. read more

Huevos Rancheros for $5.50? Check! I thought they were a little tomato-heavy, but certainly filling (with good rice & beans), and quite a deal for the price. Mission's Kitchen is a classic cheap diner, and is everything you'd expect of a classic cheap diner. A mix of counter seating and booths (it's actually fairly large), and lots of bright orange paint. Is the food great? No. But it's dirt cheap, there's a lot of it, and it's filling! 2 bucks will get you oatmeal. They've got a big collection of box cereal. They've got box wine. They've got GREAT bacon (really, considering how ordinary everything else was, the bacon was quite outstanding - pretty thick cut, cooked to just about crispy, with a nice peppery crust on the edge. Nice!). It's clearly a local favorite with a lot of regulars - about half the people at the counter spent their time chatting with the staff like they'd been best friends for years. Good, friendly vibe, long hours, breakfast all day... just what you'd want in your neighborhood diner! read more

Mission kitchen is my favorite. The green chilaquiless with steak is my favorite it comes with rice and beans. My bf loves the steak sandwich with avocado and it comes with fries. One of the best chilaquiles in town trust me .and the employees are always so nice and been working there a long time. read more

I'm giving these guys 4 stars because they're everything a breakfast place should be. This is not because the food is going to blow you away. That said, I got a bomb waffle with fruit, eggs, and bacon, and it was all greco. I always feel comfortable here, and I think that's the most important thing in a breakfast place. The waitstaff are just on top of their shit! No line, plenty of seating, great prices, and prompt service. Please go. read more

Found this place while searching for an American diner. Ordered coffee $2.50 and chilaquiles $8.75. Food was delicious and so was the coffee. The bill for 2 was about $24. Will come back to try other items on menu. read more

Coffee and Huevos con Chorizo, $10.80 after tax. Good serving size, and pure deliciousness. It came with rice and beans, and a tortilla (I chose flour). The coffee was alright, but the chorizo was pretty good. Not very greasy like I'm used to, but great quality. Being a 6'7" giant that I am, I normally have to find a local farm to eat some of their livestock in order to feel full. Not here though, I left feeling fat and happy, ready for the days adventure. The service was great and they kicked on some jams at 9:30 a.m. I guess before that everyone is waking up and doesn't want to hear music. 9:30 hits, bam Michael Jackson in your face, start your day mo'fo! I will be eating here again. read more

Accessible table right up front, straight across from the door! Makes it easy to get to the excellent breakfast, good service, and low prices. It's a coffee shop - remember those? Breakfast served all day? Two eggs any style, hash browns or home fries, bacon, coffee, and fresh-squeezed orange juice? If you remember, this is what you have been missing. If you don't remember, go here to get the coffee shop experience. The breakfasts are good enough to dawdle over. Crispy hash browns or home fries with onions and peppers. Eggs with chorizo and Nopales cactus. Good coffee! The service is always friendly. The prices are excellent; plan on spending under $15. Just roll in and have a great time! read more