Those chilaquiles should be BANNED. What addictive substances are they using as ingredients? How is it possible that the chips, drenched in sauce, maintain such a delicious crunchiness? After having read the many reviews about the Saturday morning Ferry Building Farmer's Market chilaquiles, I decided I had to try them (for my birthday!). There was indeed a long line and by the time I ordered, there were probably 40 people waiting for their food. Despite the crowd, there was probably only a ~20m wait for my dish. If you are a vegan/vegetarian, ask for the plain black beans (their refried beans use lard); they are happy to accommodate. There are two self-serve salsas--the bright orange (habanero?) one is SPICY. Be judicious. Love yourself. Use responsibly. The red salsa is delicious and I should have done a double scoop (I was young and dumb and naive). I will be thinking about those chilaquiles in the darkness of the night. They inspire me to be a better person. read more

I regularly pick up the chicken mole tamales which are not made available at the grocery store. They're absolutely delicious and a necessary backup meal plan that should be in your freezer. I don't know how they do it, but their scrambled eggs are something I can never achieve at home. To eat at the Ferry Plaza, anything really, but I always get the chilaquiles, and the tamales, tortillas (or chips) and salsa. You can't go wrong really. read more

Primavera - chilaquiles with a million dollar view - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

The best chilaquiles ever! Once every other month we come to the Ferry Building farmer's market on Saturday mornings just for Primavera's chilaquiles. They make by far the best chilaquiles I've had anywhere. I can pinpoint to a few things that make their version of this dish stand out. The eggs were whiskered to perfection in terms of fluffiness. The chips remained crispy despite being drenched in sauces. The beans were rich creamy that served as a perfect contrast to the former two's fluffiness and crispness. As soon as we devoured this plate we were already craving it again. read more

Primavera - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

These chilaquiles did not disappoint. Would likely ask for the eggs cooked a bit more next time. Delicious nonetheless!

The BEST chilaquiles in SF are here at the Ferry Building farmers market on saturdays! They have been here for a very long time and it seems to be the case that there is always a line of super fans who want the chilaquiles :) the plate of the most delicious chilaquiles comes with fluffy eggs, beans, and avocado. Be sure to add as much salsa as you like before you start eating CASH ONLY so make sure you stop by the ATM before Currently most menu items are $16 We are definitely getting the tamales next time (they are all gordito chunky boys / gals!) read more

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Never understood the hype for chilaquiles since they're just basically soggy breakfast nachos. This was a very hearty meal with eggs and refried beans. The most surprising thing was that the tortilla chips they use seem thicker than normal so the chilaquiles weren't as soggy as I feared. Eggs were silky and refried beans were flavorful. Once you get your order there is a mild red salsa or hot orange salsa for you to dress up your chilaquiles with. For $16 cash I thought it was expensive for what it was, but that's the price of doing business at the Ferry Building only once a week. Good if you like chilaquiles, but I probably prefer any other type of breakfast dish over chilaquiles. read more

Primavera - Chilaquiles. Add that hot orange salsa once you get your order! - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

We see the line year after year. Finally today we decided to get into the line. We find out from the person next to us that chilaquiles is what everyone is in line for. So we got 2 orders and a fish taco. Everything was very tasty indeed. The chilaquiles were just the right amount of crisp on the edges and soft from the salsa. It's served with scrambled eggs, beans and topped with sour cream. The fish tacos were large and filling and the fish was moist and flaky. One thing we learned is you can order half orders of all their entrees. So that's helpful if you want to try different things. The line was long for a Saturday. I'd say 20 minutes to order and another 20 minutes wait for the food. I'm not sure if it's worth all the time but maybe take turns in line with your party and the time will go fast. read more

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Everyone loves the Chilaquiles here but I think it's a little too hyped up. The lines are long and will take at least 30 minutes just to get to order. The line moves along but the wait after will take awhile to get your food. The famous chilaquiles are $13 and they're good but not the best. Best to eat them right away when fresh. Hard to grab a seat during peak times. Located in the back of the ferry building. Cash only read more

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sat at the bar solo and the bartender hooked me up with a glass of chianti, the meatballs were soft and the marinara had a nice fennel kick. didn't feel rushed even though i was just nursing my wine. read more

I've came to this stand multiple times and the food is always great. My favorite are the birria tacos and chilaquiles. They are cash only so make sure to bring enough cash. The line does move quick but their service is fast. I noticed that many customers take their food to go but honestly eat it in the moment for the best experience. read more

Primavera - Menu - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Fabulous popular place for breakfast on a chilly Saturday December morning. The first time we noticed this place it had a line a mile long. Seriously! This second time we didn't want to pass it up so my wife talked me into ordering the chilaquiles to go. She had to get a picture. Yea for the Gram. We found a place to sit as there were open tables nearby. It was a good thing we walked back to get another napkin & ask for the name of the business which then I read the well deserved high ratings. You can purchase the chips, sauce separately too. I observed a couple doing that. I think we might try doing that the next time! Yes it was my first time having chilaquiles & it won't be my last. It's a must to eat most right away or the chips won't taste the same eight hours later. So much for our low carb diet! It's all good bc we will come back for more! read more

Primavera - Chilaquiles for the win! #nocilantro - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sooooo good! One of my best friends introduced me to this place and I am forever thankful. I love their fish tacos and just about everything they serve. Everything tastes so fresh. Their menu changes weekly but they usually have chilaquiles (I have yet to try) and I hear they're delicious. The tamales are also amazing. They only take cash so make sure you bring cash. Definitely recommend when you're there for Farmer's market. It's worth the stop. read more

Every time I go to Primavera, I cannot help but get the chilaquiles. I've had a lot of chilaquiles and by far this is the best one I've eaten. But this time, I got their fish tacos. They were absolutely delicious!! Both the fish and the cabbage had a good crunch to them. I love the crema (not sure if it was avocado because it was light green in color but nonetheless yummy). And the tortilla was thick and had a good chew to it. Their fish tacos have replaced my number one place, even though the other place no longer serves fried fish tacos. I didn't add too much salsa because I wanted to taste it as it is, but I think the salsa enhances the already delicious dish. The customer ahead of me ordered half chilaquiles and half fish tacos.... I didn't even know you can do that! I'll have to order that if I'm craving both. It took my years to get something different, and I imagine it will take the same to try another item on their menu. But it's really one of the best places to eat at farmers market in the Ferry Building, and it is worth the wait. read more

Primavera - Chilaquiles "Merida" - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

So so good - had been wanting to try for a year & finally made it on a Saturday morning We went to the back of the market to find Primavera, found it by the long line but it wasn't too bad & moved fast CASH ONLY we had the chilaquiles - my first time - and lemonade You get in line, order, pay in cash then step aside and wait for your name to be called - about 10 min We found a seat on a bench, and dove in The sauce was great, rich & flavorful The chips were crispy The eggs were delicious And the lemonade balanced it all Give it a try, you'll be happy you did read more

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I frequent the Ferry Building farmer's market and now, after visiting it for the first time, I understand why there's always a line for Primavera. The chilaquiles are so satisfying; the tortilla chips have the right amount of crunch. They're served with fluffy scrambled eggs, avocado, and refried beans. The line might look daunting, but it moves quickly and is worth the wait. For $13, it's a generous portion. Make sure to bring cash! They don't accept credit cards. read more

Primavera - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cash only! Great prices, large filling portions, delicious food. Stall is located in the very back outdoors behind the ferry building, and the line here is usually quite long. Food is ready pretty quickly. Service is friendly, but wished it was easier to carry out the food to find a place to eat it instead of having it exposed on a plate walking around the farmers market and ferry building trying to find a table. read more

Primavera - Crispy beef brisket flautas - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had these chilaquiles one year ago and I haven't stopped thinking about them since. I finally went to the farmers market today and got them again, and I can assure you they live up to the hype!! Perfectly crunchy with delicious and fresh toppings--my mouth is watering just thinking about it. I like putting a little bit of everything on my fork and taking a big flavortastic bite! I'm honestly considering going to the farmers market every Saturday for some of these bad boys. PSA: They are cash only so make sure you come with $13 in cash for some bussin chilaquiles! read more

Primavera - Best Chilaquiles I have ever tasted in the world - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of the best deals there if you patiently wait. The food is delish and the ambiance of the bustling Saturday farmers market can't be beat for the best breakfast option there. Before you get in the long line: CASH ONLY...ugh, but they have no other location to enjoy this at other times read more

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If you come here on a nice sunny day, be prepared to wait about an hour to order and receive your food! Also, come prepared with cash since they don't take card. Everything here is good and super worth it since the portions are huge. The chilaquiles is a classic, but the fish tacos and birria tacos are also amazing. There's a few picnic tables to sit at if you're lucky enough to grab one, but also some benches to sit and enjoy the view of the water! read more

Primavera - Menu - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

These are the best chilaquiles I've ever had. They've been a staple of the ferry plaza farmers' market for years, and there's always a line. Don't fret though! The chilaquiles are worth the wait. No matter what variation they have on it, it's always delicious. The chips are crisp and stay crisp even under their sauce. I do not like soggy chilaquiles, and you never have to worry about that here. Their eggs taste better than your average eggs too. I make sure to get more of the salsa they have where you pick up your order to dip my eggs and beans into. I live in the South Bay now and still make a trek over on Saturday mornings just for chilaquiles. I'm sure their other offerings are good too, but I've never strayed away from my usual order of chilaquiles because they're too good. Cash only, so make a trip to the ATM before heading over! read more

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You got to wait in line for the breakfast here. I hadn't had chilaquiles in SO long and it was soooo nice to see this place. The chilaquiles had delicious sauce, fluffy eggs, pureed beans, and cotija cheese. Avocado on top too. It all tasted so fresh and the sauce was delicious on the chilaquiles. They had a bit of crunch and were not soggy at all. I loved everything about this breakfast and would highly recommend. This place is popular and I understand why! Yum! read more

Primavera - Chilaquiles. Delicioso ! - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I go to the Farmer's Market at the Ferry Building pretty regularly, and Primavera is definitely my favorite place to grab a bite to eat. Sometimes even when I'm not that hungry I find myself making an excuse to get their chilaquiles anyway. Their menu is small and rotates (I've seen fish tacos, birria tacos, enchiladas, ceviche, etc.) but they have their chilaquiles and their tamales every week as far as I can tell. I've tried some of their other dishes and they're all delicious, but the chilaquiles are definitely my favorite and my go to. They come with perfectly fluffy scrambled eggs that are still a little soft, refried beans, sour cream, avocado, onions, cilantro, and cotija cheese. The chilaquiles themselves are really thick and crunchy but still cooked enough to soak up all their delicious salsa. It's mindblowingly good! They also sell take home items like tamales, tortillas, salsa, chips, etc. that I occasionally like to pick up to stash in my pantry, and they're all really impressive and super good quality. Their packaged tamales are perfect for a quick meal when I'm too lazy to cook, and I've even tried to recreate their chilaquiles at home with their salsa and chips (which actually turned out surprisingly good). They even have some of their items at the more local SF grocery stores so I definitely recommend looking out for their products in the grocery aisles next time you want to pick up some tamales or salsa! read more

Primavera - chilaquiles! - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

MmmmmmmmMm, the chilaquiles are so good here. They use organic local eggs and really fresh ingredients. It is becoming a Saturday morning staple for me and is the only reason why I carry cash. read more

Primavera - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

My usual go to when I come to The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market as one can't go wrong @ Primavera. Chilaquiles are probably the number one item that everyone orders which I have had countless times before. Today I decided to go outside the box and try the two piece chicken Chalupas while my son had our usual. Open face and not like the Taco Bell variety it was good but kinda hard to eat because you really can't fold the shell unless you want to get it messy all over and today, I did not see any plastic knives which would have been helpful in eating them. read more

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Chilaquiles are AMAZING!! Staff was very friendly and attentive. The salsa they have on the side is delicious! Recommend arriving early since they always have a long line, but it moves quickly. Cash only. read more

My partner and I had been eyeing the chilaquiles for a while now and we finally made it to the Embarcadero farmer's market Saturday to check them out. They were all the way in the back with a long line at around 10:45am. The line really moved fairly quickly though and didn't take more than 15 min. We got a pork tamale and the chilaquiles, and then the food was out pretty quick after we paid! They have a huge bucket of salsa you can serve yourself with too. The food was amazing - thick crisp chips, creammmy refried beans, and soft scrambled eggs. Definitely a good sized portion. Tamale was also very good! We shared these between us two and felt satisfied as a good breakfast snack. Next time I'm trying the flautas! read more

This is a must stop if you're ever at the ferry building farmer's market! They're best known for their chilaquiles, which are so delicious! I usually end up splitting it with a friend, because it's HUGE! Make sure to add their salsa on top! I tried their chicken taquitos today and I may like them more than the chilaquiles! Already thinking about my next visit to the farmers just so I can get the taquitos again. read more

I've been visiting this spot for years and it's nice that this place is still thriving. They have nearly the same menu they've always had and the food is still just as good. The chilaquiles is the signature item and it's fantastic: freshly fried tortillas, perfectly cooked scrambled eggs and a nice savory salsa. It's definitely a rich and decadent way to start the day. The sweet potato and cheese tamales are also great. This place was always meant to be around, even during the current pandemic, since they only have a take-away service - there's a good amount of seating in the surrounding area. read more

Great option for delicious chilaquiles at the Saturday Farmer's Market at the Ferry Building! Their stand is located at the back of the Farmer's Market - past the food trucks by the South entrance of the Ferry Building and closer to the actual ferry terminal (photos attached to help). The day we went the tent was unlabeled but I knew it was the right spot based on the menu + long line :) Was delighted to see quesabirria was on the menu that day so we got an order of chilaquiles and quesabirria - both were delicious and great serving size for two people! It wasn't the cheesiest or best quesabirria I've had in the city, but was very good. The chilaquiles were one of my favorites I've tried in SF - very impressed by the perfectly scrambled eggs and just crispy enough chips. Tips: - They are CASH ONLY - felt bad for several people who had to get out of line when they realized this - Ask for extra salsa when your order is ready, particularly good on the eggs/beans in the chilaquiles order read more

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Just tried this place and it was amazing. Had a line, but it was fast to get to the front and wait for the food wasn't too long either. They have a limited menu and TBH I would order everything if I had known how good they were. We will be back to try the rest. Today we had the chilaquiles and pork tamales. Amazing! Excited to come back and try everything else! read more

Primavera - Chilaquiles and Pork tamales - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have found my favorite chilaquiles. I've gotta be honest, though, I am kinda upset I can only get them on Saturdays, and only after I have driven 45 minutes up the peninsula and fought long and hard for a parking space that costs $10/hr. But they're worth it. The chips are nice and thick and maintain some crunch for quite a while. The sauce they're cooked in (and the salsa you can later add yourself) are delicious. A nice amount of avocado is included on top. The refried beans are tasty. But my absolute favorite part are the scrambled eggs. I'm usually an over-easy/runny yolk girl, but these scrambled eggs are soft and creamy and just oh-so-good. They remind me of the scrambled eggs Kantine (down Market) used to serve when they had their brunch boards (r.i.p. brunch boards, you are missed). I hope to be back soon, and also try some of Primavera's other offerings! read more

Sure get the chilaquiles here at least once but their true star is the tamales Their fried fish tacos are a must as well when they're available. HoT TiP: you can ask for them to package it togo and do half n half on menu items ! read more

We have been visiting the Ferry building food scene since a long time for some unique food places and have always wanted to go on a Saturday to try the food stalls at the Farmers market. Finally we visited the farmers market recently and decided to try the Mexican food stall Primavera amongst others upon our online research. We tried the Chilaquiles as recommended online by many people and we were so happy that we did! It is really good. I didn't give 5 stars coz I thought it was a little too expensive for the portion. Also, it was a stall at farmers market so the high price of $14 didn't justify. But overall it's definitely worth trying once. The service was slow even when there was a big line of people waiting in the rain. The ambiance was beautiful given the lovely location of course! read more

Primavera at the Saturday farmers market in SF has the best chilaquiles I've ever had, hands down. I've tried chilaquiles at a number of restaurants and food stands all around California, and none have come close to Primavera in terms of taste and quality. I think in general, chilaquiles is a very open-ended dish: there are many variations of it, and as a result, you often don't know what you're going to get. It tastes very different from place to place. Primavera's chilaquiles are, for me, the ideal balance of eggs, crisp tortilla chips, beans, and avocado. I come here some Saturdays especially for it, and it's always delicious! read more

Primavera - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place has incredible chilaquiles rojos. Better than any I've tried in Mexico. Unfortunately, they started doing chilaquiles verdes instead of rojos. Their salsa verde is simply not very good and it ruins the chilaquiles. There is only one kind of chilaquiles offered every week and they don't post on any social media. It's a damn shame. read more

My sister and I have made a pact that if birria tacos are available at Primavera, we have to get it. We beeline straight for Primavera as soon as we get to the Saturday Farmer's Market to look at the menu. When there are no birria tacos, we walk sadly away to decide on second choice breakfast. Actually, in past weeks we've been going for the chilaquiles so this place has basically become our go-to Saturday breakfast. No way am I ever getting into that Roli Roti line ever again! I've never been disappointed by anything here. They make an excellent salsa as well (available at some stores including Bi-Rite). Tamales = excellent. Chilaquiles = best I've ever had. Birria tacos = I honestly believe possibly one of the best in the world (admittedly I've not yet gotten to try the famed L.A. birria tacos). For $12, you get three tacos heaped with delicious delicious braised beef. They don't do the consommé -- you just get three mountains of really flavorful soft pulled apart beef. Beef mountains!!! Today we got the watermelon agua fresca as well, and that was so refreshing and wonderful. On some weeks, they do quesabirria which is good but not as good as the (regular?) birria tacos. The quesabirria is super greasy but in an awesome way. Look, I'm not on a diet and I guess if you are a diet, you should probably steer clear or give up on your diet. The chilaquiles are just ::chef's kiss::. I didn't even know I was into chilaquiles! But the salsa is so good. The chips have the perfect crunch yet a quality of crispy-gone-soggy that is very satisfying. The refried beans and the eggs taste awesomely lardy. Apparently I love lard, and you should too! My only wish is that they have a brick and mortar location, but actually I'd probably die of gout so best to have this only about once a week. Save me from myself, Primavera! The line sometimes can get overwhelmingly long, but it moves pretty quickly and the cooks are definitely very efficient. I recently found out that Primavera is woman-owned, so that's another plus in my book! A++++++++++++++++ read more

Primavera - Tacos de Birria "tatemada" - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

There has always been a line here so if you want specific items, come early. I ended up getting the chicken flautas and was pretty good. Was it excellent that I would stand in line for 30 min? Probably not, but since I can towards the end, there was no line. Do spoon extra salsa on top as that was excellent. read more

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Ok, an update. I always wondered if this place was associated with a restaurant, and searched for the name 'primavera' with no good results. Well today I learned that the restaurant is called El Molino in Sonoma. Can't wait to go try when I'm up in the area some time - reading great things about them! read more

It took Anthony Bourdain's cynically sinister stroll through the Ferry Building Farmers' Market on his addictive show, "No Reservations", to tempt me to come here against my bitter...uhhh, I mean my better judgment. That and the fact that rising star chef David Chang was signing his new Momofuku cookbook at Sur Le Table later that morning. He's the one that recently said that "...every restaurant in San Francisco is serving figs on a plate with ...nothing on it". (BTW, he's also the one with me in my current profile picture...his food is amazing regardless of his smarmy comment!) Anyway, I never felt motivated to walk beyond the Rose Pistola kiosk to navigate the swarming crowds at the market until I saw the tamale plate Bourdain had on the show. Since Jamie W. and I had an hour before the book signing, we waited in line at the Primavera stand for one of their fabled Mexican breakfasts. There were four desirable selections on the framed menu, and I went with the $9.50 Chilaquiles "El Cardenal", which was a paper plate of chilaquiles with tomato and chipotle in adobe sauce accompanied by scrambled eggs, onions, crema, and refried beans (see photo). It was a tad pricey for what you get, but the combination of flavors burst in my mouth with every bite, especially the spicy kick of the chipotle. You certainly can't beat the view of the Bay Bridge, and there was never a shortage of weather-worn wooden benches to sit on to be able to lap it all up. I'll definitely come back for the tamales and the enchiladas on some other Saturday, and perhaps I can also be cool and cynical like those bad-boy chefs. FOOD - 4 stars...a solid four-star plate of food with Ferry Building prices AMBIANCE - 4 stars...the Bay Bridge on a sunny day SERVICE - 3.5 stars...efficient for sure TOTAL - 4 stars...Bourdain is right again, dammit read more

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Who has the longest line of the cooking stands at the Ferry Building's Saturday market? Look no further. In reviewing the menu, the enchilada and tamales sounded like my likely choices, but, in watching the food being picked up, the Chilaqiles El Cardinal ($9.50) became my choice. Comprised of their freshly made crispy tortilla topped with tomato chipotle sauce, soft cooked eggs (covered with hot sauce), fresh avocado slices, and refried beans, this plate made for a hearty breakfast(http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/6nPRtXL7lSg48stPsMLU4g?select=bAHDSbpJE3kKJkW9OBgOyw). It was so good that I needed to pause after my first bite. It was amazing to taste so many flavors and textures on that one plate. A definite welcome surprise from my two previous Mexican food experiences. No doubt why they have the longest lines! read more

Primavera - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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