Just a Saturday afternoon snack with my hubby and friends visiting. Tropisueno Bienvenidos Bartender - Cesar made amazing drinks. Margarita De La Casa - Cadillac Chips and 3 Dips Beef Tacos Fried Fish Tacos They in into and out door seating. Great decor. A must try anytime of the day. read more

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Great food and great location. I have come here since they opened and always 5 stars. Coming back with a 3 star review for the fact that they charge 4 bucks for salsa now. They said it was because it's made in house but that's every Mexican restaurant for the most part. Had the guac, ceviche, elote, tacos and some enchiladas and some drinks and spent $160 bucks. Very tasty just a shame on the nickel and dime on salsa. I felt like I was at McDonald's being charged 25 cents for ranch. read more

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Nice Mexican restaurant near yuerba buena gardens. Had an event at St Regis and was craving Mexican and this place was recommended from a couple of locals, so I had to try it. Upon entering the decor and set up of the restaurant is really nice. There's a menu right on the wall and you start with ordering your food. Really friendly people with great service, but the food was a let down for me. I ordered a shrimp and steak burrito and flautas. The burrito was soggy and too salty for me. The shrimp was flavorful and the best thing in the burrito. The flautas was my favorite dish. Nice and crispy and just the right amount of sour cream. Overall an ok location. read more

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Located near Yerba Buena, across from the (currently closed) Contemporary Jewish Museum and steps from the gardens, this spot is an easy weekday or weekend win. The interior is warm and lively; Tropisueno's extensive menu makes it just as suitable for a casual lunch as it is for cocktails after work. read more

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My first experience here was great, which is what made the second visit a little surprising. We came for dinner the first time and had an excellent meal. The carne asada was really well done, the margaritas were great, and the overall experience left us wanting to return. We raved about our experience and eagerly looked forward to returning. When we returned mid afternoon, the setup was completely different. The restaurant was operating more like a fast casual taco bar, where you order at the counter as they make the food in front of you. A large portion of the seating was closed off, so you order first and then look for a place to sit if one is available. Drinks are handled separately, meaning you have to go to the bar and open a second tab for cocktails, which felt disjointed. It is helpful to know this going in. At night it functions as a full service restaurant, and that is when I would recommend coming. I would absolutely return for dinner, but I would skip the daytime taco bar setup. read more

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Tropisueño in San Francisco serves up some of the best tacos you'll find--loaded with cilantro, cebolla, and your choice of red or green salsa. My daughter ordered the chorizo tacos, while I went with one al pastor and one carnitas, and all were excellent. It's the rare Mexican spot in SF that truly captures the vibe and flavors of a SoCal Mexican restaurant. There's a large indoor dining room with plenty of tables and booths, plus outdoor seating, though the bar could be bigger. You order at the counter, grab a number, and wait for your food. The staff is warm, kind, and helpful--especially appreciated given the large, slightly intimidating menu. A great downtown stop for solid Mexican food. read more

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Place was ok, not the most authentic I would say (+) we were looking for place to eat last min and the city was super busy due to a conference that was happening that week. We messed up our booking and reserved for the wrong day. The waiter was super cool about it , and got us seated anyways (+) food was served really fast (+) had a large variety of options (+) I ordered chicken, steak, and lamb tacos , they were all good expect lamb was a little gamy (-) nachos were only served during lunch hours? (-) tacos were not served with lime? (-) tacos didn't come with green or red sauce? Maybe I'm from the east coast and tacos are served a little differently here and it's a cultural thing? Overall everything was great! read more

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Slightly pricey and bougie Mexican food but it's worth it for the central location and the ambiance and large portions. You order at the counter, get a number, and sit and wait for food. Service is warm and kind and helpful--much needed because the menu is very large and slightly intimidating! Have been here a few days both for date night and girls' night, and I've seen some business meals happening here too. Seafood Ceviche De Pescado, Tacos De Cachete, Chicken With Mole Poblano are all fire and fresh and flavorful. read more

I was looking for a place for lunch near SFMoMA and found Tropisueno on Yelp. During lunchtime, you order at the counter and take your number to a table, either indoors or outdoors. Everyone seemed to be munching on chips and salsa, which we passed on since it cost extra. We ordered a couple of burritos - chicken tinga ($12.95) for me and a shrimp burrito ($14.60) for my husband. The burritos came wrapped foil on a plate. The tinga was OK, more peppery than I expected, but at least it was a decent mixture of meat, beans, rice, cheese and pico de gallo. My husband's shrimp burrito had a lot of shrimp, but was somewhat sloppily made, as it was not wrapped tightly. Probably more like a 3.5, but since Yelp doesn't allow half stars, I'll bump it up to 4. Fine for a quick meal if you're in SoMa. read more

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Very lively on a Monday evening. Got seated immediately and didn't have to wait. For appetizers, we got the chips and guac and the maiz dish. Really liked the corn and guac was fresh. The steak was tasty as well. A bit on the harder side though. The cheese enchilada and potato tacos were good too. Spot is filled with corporate employees on weekday evenings. Lots of seating and very loud. Friendly staff and good service. read more

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I used to come for lunch when I was younger and had good memories of this place. I came with my parents for dinner one night when we were in the area. We didn't know the dinner menu was different and a lot more expensive. We got the pork 3 ways plate, chili verde plate, and tacos (birria, carne asada, and Baja fish). The best thing was the Baja fish taco, which was really crispy. The birria taco was way too wet. The carne asada needed some salsa and felt a bit dry and bland. The chili verde was a bit salty and dry too, we needed some salsa for everything. Overall it seemed like this is a better place for drinks at night rather than food and the total of our meal came out to almost $100 for Mexican food. We were a bit surprised and disappointed, especially remembering how good it was as a kid. read more

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Used to come here when our old office was right down the street, but now we're across town. I got into town early for this visit and my hotel was across the street from Yerba Buena Gardens. I walked over my first night in town hoping to get some tacos, but they randomly closed early. They were a little rude about it, but I moved on and went for a pizza next door. A couple days later I stopped in for lunch and was reminded why I loved coming in here. The food is always great, service is quick, and prices are fairly reasonable for SF. I got a mix of tacos with rice, beans, and salad and it was way more than I needed... especially with the chips and salsa. It's great to see that after so many years that Tropisueno still holds up. read more

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Good spot for happy hour with your team! My group of 3 came on a Thursday night around 7PM and got seated immediately. The restaurant is pretty big and has lots of larger tables to accommodate the FiDi team dinners. Inside is super loud and more crowded. Outside has some tables and lots of heat lamps which is perfect for the SF winds. We shared the Chips & Salsa ($4.25 - 3.5/5 - chips were very thin and nicely fried and salsa were average but the spicy orange one was the best tasting) and I got the Carne Asada Tacos ($20 - 3/5 very average taco and wished there was more flavor to this one). It would've been perfect if the spicy salsa was on top of the tacos but they charge for extra sauces. Overall, a very mid experience. read more

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Ducked off in the heart of San Francisco near the Metreon and the Marriott Marquee Hotel is a cool Mexican kitchen. Giving it a 3.89 because of the self ordering aspect . I always feel bad (especially when their are others in line behind me) like I need to hurry up and rush when I need to order myself from the menu on the wall. But this does not take away from the fact that the food was really good. Off top... their chips are fantastic!!! Fresh, thin,and hot and oh sooo good. I'm a sucka for chips and salsa, especially the thin fresh hot ones. I ordered the shrimp quesadilla and it was so good. Each bite had a good amount of plump shrimp and just the right amount of cheese. This was perfect (in my opinion). I would definitely return. read more

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Great for a post work bite. These restaurant has a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. They also have a bar and take reservations. The food is reasonably priced and good (though I wouldn't say anything spectacular). My favorite dish was the chile con queso. They have a good size menu with lots of appetizers. My friends and I decided to share a bunch of apps. Drinks are also reasonably priced and they have a margarita flight. The service was ok, though sometimes delayed and requests forgotten, which makes sense because it did get pretty busy though not particularly loud. It is nicely decorated. read more

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Food and drinks were delicious! We were staying at the Marriott and it was convenient and reasonably priced! I'll definitely go again.

The food was tasty, delicious, and savory. The service was delightful, they serve it to your table. Ambiance is spacious, chill, and rustic. All in all good vibes . read more

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Food was fantastic. The mole chicken was amazing, with a perfect mole flavor. I asked for 2 beans and no rice, the pinto beans were very meh (borracho would be far better), but the black beans were also perfect so it worked out. The queso was less tex mex and more Mexican but still quite good. Friend got enchiladas which also looked great. Ambiance was great. Only two downsides was service was quite slow, and they are quite skimpy on tortillas. read more

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This place has gone so downhill in almost all departments over time. The staff was rude and not helpful. There is no table side ordering anymore it's more chipotle style, you have to keep refilling your own water and silver ware - which would be fine if it was cheap spot like Chipotle, however food is expensive!! In terms of food, it was also a big let down compared to previous years. The food was stale and bland. Overall I felt like I wasted $65 on three items and could have gone to Chipotle for fresher and tastier food. read more

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Vegan options are mid! They food was way to salty in my opinion and needed more flavor (guac or sour cream or cheese or something). The beans were good but everything was seasoned the same so wasn't a fan. no wait and the server was nice! great drinks though read more

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If you're in the area, it's a great happy hour deal. My table loved the house margarita and I recommend getting the chips (it's a big bowl for only $3 during happy hour). read more

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This place is fantastic. They start you off a giant serving of chips and salsa. The chips come in a giant bowl and they're warm, thin, and crispy. My favorite part is they give you three different salsas to go with the chips and all three of them are delicious. I tried their cucumber margarita and it was super refreshing. The entree portions were big and the food was good. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Swung by last Saturday for the first time for lunch before with my friends before heading over to SFMOMA a few blocks over. Boasting with plenty covered outdoor and indoor seating, and wode selection of items and bomb sauces... Tropisueño is the spot to visit! When you walk-in, their menu is written on the wall to your left and you order in line. Once you pay at the register, they hand you a number on a stand, and you get your pick at seats. I ordered their quesa-birrias along with a 4 pc order of churros and watermelon agua fresca. I paid and was handed my drink. My Quesa-birrias came out within 10 minutes and arrived hot and fresh. My friend ordered chips and salsa for the table to share which came with 3 sauces: red, green and orange. All very tasty. My churros took maybe 20+ minutes to arrive, honestly thought they may have forgotten since they took my # placard when they dropped off my meal. Churros were fresh, a nice bite and overall excellent! Vibes were chill. Pretty empty on a rainy day in SF at 1pm. Music filled the room and it was nice to catch up with friends and good food. Get an order of chips!! read more

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Great/large burrito, fair prices, clean space. Bartenders are friendly, restaurant side of staff wasn't too personable. Large menu, you order like chipotle style, but the food tastes MUCH better. Great place to stop for a happy hour, to watch a game, grab a burrito to go, etc. downsides, I wasn't given any napkins or anything when my meal arrived, had to get up and walk to the bar to grab some (didn't notice a napkin station, but maybe it was just the area I was sitting in.) Have to pay separately for bar and food tabs. Pretty dark inside restaurant. read more

It was a in office day today and I was craving Tropisueno! Everything there is so good esp the chips and salsa! Today I ended up getting the quesabirria and it was sooo good it hit the spot! I got the chips and salsa too and they didn't skimp on the chips! I do suggest eating it with a fork because it was a bit mushy but the time I walked by to the office, so it definitely got a bit messy. I did wish they had provided more consome as it was nice to take a sip of it after every bite. I'm sure if we had eaten there and asked for more we would have gotten more. I would still come back and def worth trying! read more

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Fun, casual vibes! Came during happy hour and it was pretty good - usually happy hour can be a joke since the portion size is mini, so you really are paying the same price as regular items. But it's a good way to sample a variety of items! My friend and I just got the chips and salsa for $3 - I liked it - chips were light and crispy and came with 3 different salsas and all were delicious! Also got the chicken flautas - came with only 2 pieces for $7 - good but nothing extraordinary. We both got classic margaritas for $9 - pretty balanced, not too sweet and not too tart, good amount of tequila too! For the entree, I got the spicy shrimp, came with rice, beans, and quesadillas. It was sautéed shrimp in a creamy orange sauce. Good amount of shrimp! It was good, it passes, but nothing that I'd hype about. Would return and try other dishes! read more

Tropisueno offers a dependable, crowd-pleasing Mexican dining experience with a menu that hits the classics well. The food was fresh flavorful and dishes were delicious ,fish tacos, faultas , tacos , sangria we ordered. Good service and ambience was good as well. read more

Finding Mexican cuisine in SF city can be tough, but we came across this hidden gem and it did not disappoint. We were a little hungover and really needed some pozole--this hit the spot! The staff were very attentive, and the food was delicious. The only thing I wished for was a spicier salsa for the pozole (I love extra heat ). Overall, everything was great, and I really liked the aesthetic of the place. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Love the happy hour. If you want line menu items you have to get there before 4p. Shout out to Carlos, very respectful and professional.

Beautiful little spot right across from Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Restaurant is spacious and the service was wonderful. We had a reservation and they were kind enough to hold it when we were stuck in bridge traffic. I appreciate their "inclusive" restroom signs, also spacious and clean inside. My biggest complaint is the lighting, the restaurant was so dim I had to use my phone flashlight to see the menu! Drinks were good, I ordered La Otra Mujer... they went a little heavy on the Anejo for my 2nd one but otherwise good! I ordered the Enchilada de Mariscos... they were just okay. There was a lot of empty real estate inside the tortillas, and the 2 bites of lobster were a bit chewy. However, 2 others in our party ordered the same and had no complaints... a 4th person ordered the stuffed poblano and it looked so good! The 3 salsa appetizer was fabulous and the guacamole was good too (small portion for the price). I would definitely give it another try! It's the perfect stop before a Smuin performance! read more

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A delicious and reasonable happy hour! The seating was a bit tight for the happy hour tables and unfortunately the other half of the restaurant was shut off to limit the service area. It is also very dark in the interior. Excluding that, the happy hour specials were very tasty and great examples of Mexican bar/finger food. read more

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Have come for their happy hour (4-6pm) multiple times after work. The must gets are the carnitas taco, the flautas, and their chips and salsa (orange is the best). We also occasionally order off of the HH menu, like the queso with added goat birria. Food comes out fast but service can be hit or miss. I once got a carnitas taco that came with just the skin of the pork (basically inedible because it's too chewy). I let the waitress know and she quickly replaced it with a new one. Otherwise, this place is solid for the price and food that you're getting. read more

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Tropisueño is one of those rare spots we *plan* our SF trips around. We stay in SoMa a lot, and every visit includes multiple meals here because it's that reliably good and tastes truly **authentic** every single time. The food hits all the right notes: bold flavor, well-seasoned, and clearly made with care -- not the generic, bland "Mexican-ish" food you get at a lot of places. The service is consistently excellent: friendly, fast, and on top of everything without hovering. We've always felt genuinely welcomed and taken care of. I've seen a few negative reviews and honestly don't recognize the place they're describing. Restaurants have off nights, sure, but over many visits Tropisueño has been rock-solid for us on both food and service. If you're in SoMa and want real-tasting Mexican, this is absolutely worth your time -- and for us, it's a guaranteed repeat stop every time we're in SF. read more

The place has a large indoor and outdoor seating. I went in Saturday afternoon for lunch. I had to order food where they gave me a card holder to place in table. The drink I ordered at the register and paid at that time including tip was $30.24. I left 18% tip. It automatically adds 20% unless you remove it or change it. There's 18/20/25% for tipping options. I usually tip 20% for the full restaurant service. This was a half-service to me. This didn't rub well. I believe tipping should be initiated by the customer after food and service. I was given my drink and card holder to sit anywhere. I had luggage and it was a little challenging. The ambiance is beautiful Mexican art, lotería decor. There is a lot of seating. The food was delish. I thought my chile relleno would come with rice and beans but it was a la carte. Don't think it was worth $. It was a nice size and super delish. The flauta de barbacoa was my favorite and worth the price. Not greasy and flavorful, though can get messy. The sandía drink was good too. read more

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We went here before a show for a quick Dinner. We had arrived before Happy hour ended but we were able to slide into the Bar and had ordered Chicken Nachos on the HH menu. I had also ordered a Mijenta Reposado tequila and soda. For Dinner I had ordered the Mole Chile Rellano with hamburger meat with Black beans and rice. My friend had ordered the Spicy Shrimp dinner which was definitely spicy and had some heat. Jose , our Bartender; was super friendly and helpful. The place was popular and busy that early weekend night but I also heard it is busier at lunch. I will definitely go back to try more of their bar drinks and food because it is so good and the ambiance was really inviting. read more

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This is such a great place to eat. The food was delicious. The service was fast even though it was busy. Was not aware that you need a reservations so keep that in mind. Sat at the bar. The bartender was quick. I will definitely come back. read more

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Always love coming here when I visit SF. Just a great little slightly hidden gem. All the dishes we've tried over the years have been fantastic, and even their rice is amazing. Maybe one of the only times in my life I've ever been wowed by rice. One small thing is I'd love to have them bring back the salsa bar they had pre-Covid, but otherwise, highly recommend! read more

This place is definitely overrated. We stopped by for lunch and quickly realized there's no real service here--you order at the counter, pay upfront, then seat yourself. They bring out the food, but you're on your own for water, cutlery, and any other basics. We ordered two choice plates: one with a fish taco and a jackfruit enchilada, and the other with two jackfruit enchiladas. Unfortunately, the fish taco was disappointing--the fish didn't taste fresh, the tortilla was thick and heavy, and everything was bland. The jackfruit enchiladas were a bit better but still lacked flavor. Overall, a pretty mediocre experience and definitely not worth a return visit. read more

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We came here on a Wednesday night for dinner and really loved the ambiance, the restaurant was quite packed. We started off with some chips and guac - all of the flavors hit the spot. The tacos were also decent but I think they did not cook the protein well. For the beef, it was a bit too chewy and for the fish it was a tad dry especially with the heavy breading. But I loved the tortillas and pickled vegetables it came with. The service felt a bit rushed but it was still decent. I think for the price point, there are other Mexican restaurants I would visit when I'm in downtown. read more

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The vibes here are lively makes you want to order a drink! So we did just that margarita was delicious. It seems like a non traditional Mexican eatery because I would have never thought of goat cheese enchiladas however I was pleasantly surprised and loved the goat cheese enchiladas! The chips were thin and crunchy which I enjoyed with the salsa variety is a nice touch. Our service was attentive but not overly present. read more

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