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- 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!Upvote5Downvote
- Jamie RohApril 7, 2017I'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. YUMUpvote5Downvote
- Rewan PartiNovember 25, 2017Pro 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.Upvote3Downvote
- WhiskyAvengerJune 13, 2018Love 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.UpvoteDownvote
- AlekseyNovember 2, 2016A delicious take on Mexican food. Make sure to try nopal salad, their meats, and spice up your dinner with the traditional mezcal shot.UpvoteDownvote
- Astri KDecember 23, 2014Crispy 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.UpvoteDownvote
- Alex GronbachAugust 6, 2018Dog-friendly outdoor seating is available in front of the restaurant. Only two tables (six chairs) were available, but still had great service!Upvote1Downvote
- Sarah FalkenthalMarch 7, 2016Honestly 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!UpvoteDownvote
- Alex ChiritescuJune 13, 2017More of a hipster mexican place. Tasty food, prices a bit on the high side, great atmosphere. They also serve cocktails.UpvoteDownvote
- Lisa Harper CarterJuly 8, 2015Our favorite neighborhood haunt, we almost always get a pitcher of margaritas and totopos. I also recommend whatever dish of the moment features trout.UpvoteDownvote
- Sara TaylorJanuary 25, 2018Amazing brunch! Such delicious food and a couple vegetarian options to choose from.Upvote1Downvote
- Jason ChouApril 26, 2015Quesadilla con Espárragos y Hongos. Delicious and seems to be made with attention to details. A bit small though.UpvoteDownvote
- Shannon ClarkJanuary 7, 2013Some 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 foodUpvote5Downvote
- Food NetworkAugust 4, 2014The 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 moreUpvote1Downvote
- Serious EatsMay 20, 2014Call ahead to get a spot on the waitlist at this upscale Mexican joint. Don't miss the ceviche or carnitas.Upvote2Downvote
- Sherry LiJune 23, 2015Great upscale Mexican food. I recommend the birria, chicken soup, and the quesadilla.UpvoteDownvote
- Victoria U.October 24, 2015Everything is amazing. I wish I could be of more help but you can't go wrong.Upvote1Downvote
- Jeff MelnykNovember 9, 2016Baby kale salad is spicy and delicious. The fish tacos also hit the spot!UpvoteDownvote
- Vicki R.July 20, 2019Esquites is excellent and we loved our drinks. The atmosphere is really great—love that gorgeous open kitchen.UpvoteDownvote
- Grace YoonJune 5, 2016I had this fried chicken sandwich. Quite delicious! But I feel like other dishes might be more promising :pUpvoteDownvote
- Vihang MehtaApril 26, 2014The Chilaquiles and Caldo are absolutely fantastic. Also they have killer Quesadillas.Upvote1Downvote
- 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.Upvote4Downvote
- Jorge RochesterJanuary 28, 2017Good aguachile, although it needs more chile. Service is good and all kitchen crew is Mexican so you're on the right spotUpvoteDownvote
- Christian Van Der Henst S.October 5, 2013Fancy tacos. Very fancy. They got pibil and mole right. Try the house Margarita.UpvoteDownvote
- Clarence RosensteinMarch 19, 2014The mole is off the charts and the ceviche will rock your world also the horchata is homemade and really goodUpvoteDownvote
- Auzzie YazdMarch 26, 2014Ceviche, empanadas, carnitas, mole enchiladas, and Mexican coffee. a local's favorite.UpvoteDownvote
- David ASeptember 19, 2013Their carnitas are on point. If you're not sure on what to order, you can't go wrong with this.Upvote4Downvote
- Keenan PattersonJanuary 26, 2020The carnitas a bomb, but the chicken mole is the best mole I’ve had in SF.UpvoteDownvote
- Everything is really delicious here but I didn't particularly carnitas - too rich but at the same time lack flavorUpvoteDownvote
- Emily KaneJanuary 5, 2016The little surprise cookies that came with the bill were a perfect wrap up to an impeccable meal.UpvoteDownvote
- Lynn JenningsJune 30, 2013Fantastic authentic Mexican kitchen, lovely beans and rice entree, try the trout and Steak mains.Upvote2Downvote
- Maria HägglöfMarch 11, 2016I had my best quesadilla with pork ever at Nopalito. The ginger lemonade was good but very strong.UpvoteDownvote
- Leoni JanssenAugust 31, 2018Great looking place, cosy, populair. Food and staff is wonderful.UpvoteDownvote
- Kathryn DMay 19, 2019Good tequila list and the vegetarian enchiladas are easy to share.UpvoteDownvote
- Jim FazzoneMarch 21, 2014Carnitas all day every day. Yes, there are hipsters here. You're in San Francisco, ya dingus.UpvoteDownvote
- Ask for tortillas to go! Cheaper than the supermarket & a million times more fresh & delicious.UpvoteDownvote
- Nicholas ThompsonJanuary 22, 2019Loved everything we had! You cannot fault this place.UpvoteDownvote
- Roy NAugust 17, 2018Bland 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.Upvote1Downvote
- Amy RobinsonAugust 31, 2014It really is all about the carnitas. The pork is so tender and delicious.UpvoteDownvote
- Sonia WongDecember 19, 2012Unbelievable awesome red sangria with chocolate liquor. If you like really sweet sangria this is Not for you.Upvote1Downvote
- Nancy TranJuly 6, 2015"Fancy" Mexican food. Try calling 15 minutes ahead and they will usually put your name down on a list.UpvoteDownvote
- Carl BoehmSeptember 1, 2014The owner, Ron Nopalito, always orders the Oaxacan Hot Chocolate. You should too.Upvote1Downvote