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Nopalito

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Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Inner Sunset, San Francisco
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  • Will K.heart icon on user image
    Will KivinskiJanuary 26, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Totopos, Carnitas, Fish Tacos. Amazing! Pozole is good too. My favorite thing? Mexican Coffee with tequila and house made creme (that has a beautiful orange citrus flavor.) Served with a French press!
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  • Jamie R.heart icon on user image
    Jamie RohApril 7, 2017
    I'm not one to write reviews but I'm mid way through this off-menu red snapper tostada and it's insane. So delicious. Refreshing, fresh, crunchy, creamy, salty, tangy. YUM
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    EaterJanuary 21, 2016
    A good sit down Mexican joint is a delightful change of pace. With delicious tortilla soup and killer carnitas, not to mention the crazy good margaritas, this place will capture your spicy heart. Read more
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  • Rewan P.
    Rewan PartiNovember 25, 2017
    Pro tip: call in to get yourself on the waitlist. Order the pork belly quesadillas, fish tacos and cactus salad. Don’t forget the side of salsa.
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    WhiskyAvengerJune 13, 2018
    Love this place. I highly recommend the Torta de Chilorio paired w/either craft beer or one of their great añejo tequilas from the menu followed by the Dark Chocolate-Cinnamon popsicle.
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  • Alekseyheart icon on user image
    AlekseyNovember 2, 2016
    A delicious take on Mexican food. Make sure to try nopal salad, their meats, and spice up your dinner with the traditional mezcal shot.
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  • Astri K.
    Astri KDecember 23, 2014
    Crispy pork belly quesadilla was good, but it needed more pork belly to reflect the name. Chicken enchilada with the mole sauce was super yummy. Loved the mole sauce.
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  • Alex G.heart icon on user image
    Alex GronbachAugust 6, 2018
    Dog-friendly outdoor seating is available in front of the restaurant. Only two tables (six chairs) were available, but still had great service!
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  • Sarah F.heart icon on user image
    Sarah FalkenthalMarch 7, 2016
    Honestly some of the best food I have ever eaten. I don't think you can go wrong here! There were pork rinds on my quesadilla!
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  • Alex C.heart icon on user image
    Alex ChiritescuJune 13, 2017
    More of a hipster mexican place. Tasty food, prices a bit on the high side, great atmosphere. They also serve cocktails.
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  • Lisa H.heart icon on user image
    Lisa Harper CarterJuly 8, 2015
    Our favorite neighborhood haunt, we almost always get a pitcher of margaritas and totopos. I also recommend whatever dish of the moment features trout.
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  • Sara T.heart icon on user image
    Sara TaylorJanuary 25, 2018
    Amazing brunch! Such delicious food and a couple vegetarian options to choose from.
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  • Jason C.
    Jason ChouApril 26, 2015
    Quesadilla con Espárragos y Hongos. Delicious and seems to be made with attention to details. A bit small though.
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  • Shannon C.
    Shannon ClarkJanuary 7, 2013
    Some of the best Mexican food anywhere in SF. Great flavors, serious food, good service and a nice outdoor space. Not a place for a burrito just great food
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    Food NetworkAugust 4, 2014
    The Torta de Chilorio, made with hot pork chorizo, queso fresco and bread soaked in adobo sauce? It's unlike any sandwich he's ever had. Read more
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  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMay 20, 2014
    Call ahead to get a spot on the waitlist at this upscale Mexican joint. Don't miss the ceviche or carnitas.
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  • Sherry L.heart icon on user image
    Sherry LiJune 23, 2015
    Great upscale Mexican food. I recommend the birria, chicken soup, and the quesadilla.
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  • Victoria U.heart icon on user image
    Victoria U.October 24, 2015
    Everything is amazing. I wish I could be of more help but you can't go wrong.
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  • Jeff M.heart icon on user image
    Jeff MelnykNovember 9, 2016
    Baby kale salad is spicy and delicious. The fish tacos also hit the spot!
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  • Vicki R.heart icon on user image
    Vicki R.July 20, 2019
    Esquites is excellent and we loved our drinks. The atmosphere is really great—love that gorgeous open kitchen.
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  • Grace Y.
    Grace YoonJune 5, 2016
    I had this fried chicken sandwich. Quite delicious! But I feel like other dishes might be more promising :p
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  • Vihang M.heart icon on user image
    Vihang MehtaApril 26, 2014
    The Chilaquiles and Caldo are absolutely fantastic. Also they have killer Quesadillas.
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  • Megan Allisonheart icon on user image
    Megan AllisonJanuary 27, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Heuvos de Caja have saved my life on more than one occasion. Coffee and service here are both excellent. Don't wait; eat at the bar.
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  • Jorge R.heart icon on user image
    Jorge RochesterJanuary 28, 2017
    Good aguachile, although it needs more chile. Service is good and all kitchen crew is Mexican so you're on the right spot
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  • Christian V.
    Fancy tacos. Very fancy. They got pibil and mole right. Try the house Margarita.
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  • Clarence R.
    Clarence RosensteinMarch 19, 2014
    The mole is off the charts and the ceviche will rock your world also the horchata is homemade and really good
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  • Auzzie Y.heart icon on user image
    Auzzie YazdMarch 26, 2014
    Ceviche, empanadas, carnitas, mole enchiladas, and Mexican coffee. a local's favorite.
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  • David A.
    David ASeptember 19, 2013
    Their carnitas are on point. If you're not sure on what to order, you can't go wrong with this.
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  • Keenan P.heart icon on user image
    Keenan PattersonJanuary 26, 2020
    The carnitas a bomb, but the chicken mole is the best mole I’ve had in SF.
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  • Sam W.heart icon on user image
    Sam WellerMarch 14, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything is really delicious here but I didn't particularly carnitas - too rich but at the same time lack flavor
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    JOctober 9, 2016
    Carnitas and quesadilla are some of the best
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  • Jenny K.heart icon on user image
    Jenny KJuly 25, 2015
    Huarache con suadero y chorizo was amazing! So so tasty!
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  • Emily K.heart icon on user image
    Emily KaneJanuary 5, 2016
    The little surprise cookies that came with the bill were a perfect wrap up to an impeccable meal.
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  • Nicole F.heart icon on user image
    Nicole FranzenFebruary 11, 2018
    Some of the best elevated Mexican food in SF ♥️
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  • Lynn J.heart icon on user image
    Lynn JenningsJune 30, 2013
    Fantastic authentic Mexican kitchen, lovely beans and rice entree, try the trout and Steak mains.
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  • Maria H.heart icon on user image
    Maria HägglöfMarch 11, 2016
    I had my best quesadilla with pork ever at Nopalito. The ginger lemonade was good but very strong.
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  • Blair H.heart icon on user image
    Blair Hanley FrankFebruary 11, 2016
    The Totopos con Chile are to die for.
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  • Leoni J.heart icon on user image
    Leoni JanssenAugust 31, 2018
    Great looking place, cosy, populair. Food and staff is wonderful.
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  • Kathryn D.heart icon on user image
    Kathryn DMay 19, 2019
    Good tequila list and the vegetarian enchiladas are easy to share.
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  • Kim B.heart icon on user image
    Kim BarryJuly 16, 2015
    Excellent service. Flan to die for!
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  • Jim F.heart icon on user image
    Jim FazzoneMarch 21, 2014
    Carnitas all day every day. Yes, there are hipsters here. You're in San Francisco, ya dingus.
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  • Jess S.heart icon on user image
    Jess ScottJuly 2, 2017
    Empanada is best with a side of creme
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  • Linzi B.
    Linzi BerryMay 4, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for tortillas to go! Cheaper than the supermarket & a million times more fresh & delicious.
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  • Nicholas T.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas ThompsonJanuary 22, 2019
    Loved everything we had! You cannot fault this place.
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  • Roy N.heart icon on user image
    Roy NAugust 17, 2018
    Bland food. Mole lacked flavor and its red rice didn't taste like anything. It's diluted hipster food. If avoid this place. Service was good though.
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  • Amy R.
    Amy RobinsonAugust 31, 2014
    It really is all about the carnitas. The pork is so tender and delicious.
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  • Suzanne K.
    Suzanne KissingerJanuary 23, 2013
    Come at lunch time to avoid the long wait times :)
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  • Sonia W.heart icon on user image
    Sonia WongDecember 19, 2012
    Unbelievable awesome red sangria with chocolate liquor. If you like really sweet sangria this is Not for you.
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  • Nancy T.heart icon on user image
    Nancy TranJuly 6, 2015
    "Fancy" Mexican food. Try calling 15 minutes ahead and they will usually put your name down on a list.
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  • Carl B.
    Carl BoehmSeptember 1, 2014
    The owner, Ron Nopalito, always orders the Oaxacan Hot Chocolate. You should too.
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