Al pastor regular Burrito (6/10) - not memorable. I like the spices it has and cilantro, but…read moresomething is amiss in the flavor department. You don't have the option to pick your type of beans, good thing I prefer refried beans Salsas (5/10) - a little spice but not much. Flavor is mid. The red tastes too acidic, the verde is too basic. Feels like at home simple verde. Chips (2/10) - stale. I don't think they make them themselves Weighted grade: C-

Great taco bierras and reasonable prices. Also, good customer service and not rude like other…read moretaquerias in the mission district

Oh my goodness! This was my first time here and also my first time trying this Argentinian staple!…read moreI came alone on a quiet Saturday night, and the moment I walked in, the lady in the back immediately welcomed and helped me. I ordered the spicy beef empanada, and OMG it was SO good. It was packed with flavor and perfectly crispy. I loved it so much that I ended up getting a second one, the chorizo and that one was amazing too. The chipotle spicy sauce and chimichurri complemented the empanadas perfectly. One detail I thought was really cool was how they stamped the restaurant's name, "VENGA," around the border of the empanadas. Such a small touch, but it made the experience feel even more unique and authentic. The food, hospitality, and cozy atmosphere made this such a memorable experience. Definitely would come back here again!

I heard about this place through the Blackbird app. The Argentine chorizo empanada I ordered was…read morevery yummy and very good price. My friend ordered the spicy beef empanada and a drink. I like how it's a casual cafe with sports playing on the TV. They also have complimentary water. The guy will heat it up for you after you picked which one you want. I would come again to try more empanadas.

I was so excited to try their empanada and had high hopes, but have to say I was sorely…read moredisappointed by the lack of flavor and freshness of their traditional empanada. It was about $7ish for one empanada and was not worth it. I barely tasted the spices and raisins that were in the empanada itself and the dough tasted undercooked.

Had their Empanada before so when I saw their seasonal fall flavor, I was excited. It was pumpkin…read moreand kale. Service was quick and the Empanada was served warm which was the best part since it was cold that day. Unfortunately that was it. The empanada lacked any seasoning which made it very bland. It came with this side sauce which over powered the ingredients inside. I feel like, if would have been better if did a Curried pumpkin kale empanada. The crust tasted like it was microwaved. This was not worth the price.

I've been wanting to find out about this pop up stand at the alemany farmers market…read more Well been there and done it and never again. It's an interesting experience, a flour/bean mixture shaped like a sandal so that what huarache comes from, pan fried and toppings of your choice. I ordered the lamb, it came with onions, cilantro, some hot sauce of some kind, and mexican cheese. When I got the order, i was pretty shocked, that sandal resembled nothing like the one I saw on a show I saw which prompted me to want to visit, I think the sandal must have been for a chihuahua. For a pop up stand and the exorbitant price charged, never again. The serving size and amount of toppings did not justify the cost. The flavour was good but left you lacking for more, but that wasn't the case here. It was good but, I certainly would not go out of the way for this mediocre food.

I am excited every time I go to the farmers market. The chilaquiles are amazing. Discount if you…read morepay cash.

I missed coming here before covid. They've updated it with a flower wall and looks brighter and…read moreneater. Love their lighting ceiling fixtures. The lady who served us was an energizer bunny. Always moving and checked with us at least four times. We got fresh chips and sauce that was so good. My eating partner cleaned the chips and sauce in no time. I had the combo plate: refried beans, rice, chicken enchilada, chicken taco, cheese and zucchini pupusa, and more sauce. Added shredded lettuce and spoonful of sour cream. This meal reminded me of eating at an Albuquerque restaurant. My mate got the res sopa with 3 little beef bones and cabbage and yucca section. With a small plate of rice and salsa. Great quiet place to talk and enjoy a visit with a friend. I saw a lady delivering fresh alfajores cookies.

Quite possible the most mid Mexican food I've had in the state of California. I expect it to be mid…read morewhen I travel outside of Cali & I was not impressed with La Paz. I even gave it a second try cuz maybe it was an off day. The 1st time I went I had 3 tacos, one of each meat all of which were dry as hell. The tortilla chips were dry as a bone too if that makes sense. It was like eating triangle shaped cardboard. Even the salsa couldn't save em. The next time I decided to go with a pork chimichanga & a pork papusa. The papusa was actually pretty decent. The burrito however was not giving! When I got down to the last part of the burrito it was straight up fat, no meat!! The guacamole doesn't taste in house fresh either....and for the price...never again. I don't mind at all paying for good food, this just ain't it. The 2 stars belong to the papusa

It seems some foods have been adopted by other countries. You can see different versions of the…read moreburritos whether it's Korean, Japanese, Philippines and Vietnamese version. Then you will see different versions of ramen like Mexican Ramen , Indonesian Ramen and Malaysian Ramen. When it comes to pizza there is a Turkey and Brazilian pizza. Even within the United States the pizza style in Chicago is different than New York. When it comes to tamales in San Francisco you will find tamales from China and Nicaragua. There is a place which sells many versions of tamales along some flakey pastries in SF and it's called La Espiga De Oro. On a Mission first week of Summer stroll I landed at La Espiga De Oro on 24th street. Inside its bakery with lots sweet treats. I came for tamales. They have tamales from Guatemala , El Salvador, and Honduras. I got the Mexican chicken tamale. It was the right amount of chicken and cornmeal wasn't too corny like some in SF. It was tasty. They also sell menudo and cheesy pupusas like some in SF. They also sell carnitas burritos and fish tacos so you can do a lime squeeze if you feeling something sour like some in SF. They also sell chicharron. This is the spot in the Mission to get different types of tamales. Come visit the "Mission" not the same as the random social media posts and what you see on "television" some food can be found in the street corner and some inside a brick and mortar "kitchen" a place with so so many options to make a drink and food "decision" Go to La Espiga De Oro and get some tamales made of masa and "cornmeal" it's a value and a good "deal" for a delicious and for a quick" meal" and some wrappers can get corny like some on my social media feed just need to throw away the corn husk after you "peel"

Came in on a Sunday morning for Breakfast. They were not too busy. It is a small establishment with…read more2 tables and bar like sitting area. They make 3 different types of tamales, Mexicanos, Hondurenos, & Guatemaltecos. I didn't try those. The freshly made Chicharróns look good in the case, but i didn't, that will be on the next visit. They also have large selection of freshly made Mexican Bread. Bought a few of those and they were very good. Pozole Rojo was very flavorful with lots of Mexican spices. Barbacoa de Res, with Rice & Beans was also good with flavor. The meat was very tender!! Super Buche Taco was very good, I like the buche crispy and they made it perfectly. It also came with some nopales pico de gallo. Overall love the is!!! Would differently return!!!

Starting on the 1st Tuesday of November, this business had a stand at the Ferry farmer's market on…read morethe north side of the clock tower. As I shopped, I noticed that there were several customers each time I passed and, being on a schedule, I didn't stop other than to take a photo of the stand and its menu. The following Tuesday, she was just setting up so I looked at her menu as she talked about her family business, explaining the legacy and her passion to continue it. I decided to get a three pack box to try. I reheated the pepperoni empanada (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=_B5QZ-u3FX6-iX1k65smJA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) the next morning for breakfast in the toaster oven; the filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=t3horCUoW3PALEw6I_rBZA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) was a decent amount but the flavor didn't really stand out on this as it was on the drier side. The following morning, I reheated the mushroom Gorgonzola empanada (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=C9P2JURMbLRAE5ht0Ndoog&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); the filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=RFsAtGWeyC9EV6JL7OxDLQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) is generous and the earthiness from the mushrooms balanced with the cheese's richness. My final empanada was the Spanish chicken empanada (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=7zQ1G2RzHgfNap9Z-GUJXA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); this is described as having organic chicken, onions, red and green bell peppers, and tomato sauce. The filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=9lIRH2wYYtMaOJlziNcwXg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) here is more moist than the other two which is likely why it was my favorite. Due to errands last week, I wasn't able to stop here but I will make a point to try other menu items. Try this stand you're at the Ferry Building on Tuesdays. You should be able to find something that fits your palate.

Baking in San Francisco since 2010…read more Nucha was at the Divisadero Farmers Market San Francisco. Great variety and Selection of Empanadas, plus they brought Quiches, and Desserts. The freshly made Empanadas that were brought to market would make for an easy Sunday Lunch.

Even after a fairly recent trip to Argentina I still couldn't muster much enthusiasm for empanadas…read more I generally find them to be excessive in crust and less so in filling. A Sweet Corn & Mozzarella Empanada ($7) came with a spicy dipping sauce and the combination of the light, flaky crust holding the scrumptious filling proved exceptional. The dipping sauce completed that experience with each part - crust, filling, and sauce - contributing equally to creating a thoroughly delicious empanada. The best empanada I've ever sampled, actually. Anywhere there's food trucks or food booths (where I found them this time) I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for CTK Empanadas. Fast, well-priced, and delicious makes for an unbeatable trifecta.

First time here to try this place out. I am always on the search for good empanadas as they are a…read moredelicacy because they are hard to find and out of my area. As long as nearby buses, I am good. The place is located in the old Twitter building (X) inside the Supermarket called "the Market" an upscale supermarket that is not too busy like it was in the old days. It was easy to find on the far left side of the entrance of the Market street entrance. Easy pickup and they pop up sometimes are some night markets like the Castro said the guy there. Empanadas are good and I enjoyed the breakfast empanada with good balance. The spicy pork was a bit too spicy. The sauce helped with the spiciness. Wish I had more sauce when I took these items to go. The rice pudding for me was the standout dish. I liked their mix of flavors in the rice pudding. Yummy in my tummy. Thanks! Hope to run into you at a night market.