1. Nopalito
8.2
306 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Panhandle · 261 tips and reviews
GQ Magazine: Totopos con Chile, an appetizer that reads as soggy Doritos with crema, includes fresh corn chips tossed in a fiery housemade salsa de arbol. Get an extra side of the cooling crema. Read more.
Daniel Morgan: Great food, friendly staff. The corn chips are incredible, stay crunchy even when dripping in sauce and sour cream. YUM
SFist: Go for the brunch staple Chilaquiles or the Huevos de Caja for a tortilla-based take on eggs benedict. The Inner Sunset location also boasts a sunny back patio and an expanded menu of tortas. Read more.
3. Don Pisto's
7.9
510 Union St (at Grant Ave), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · North Beach · 179 tips and reviews
Hannah Duke: The staff are friendly and the food is great. Get the sangria, and share some tacos + corn chips. The only place in the US that will leave you feeling satisfied rather than stuffed.
TW ✈️👸🏻: Best brunch with bottomless sangrias, margaritas and mimosas! Try the spicy chorizo & poached eggs... you will NOT be disappointed!
Foodspotting: Try the Guacamole
6. Flying Pig Bistro
8.3
433 S Van Ness Ave (at 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Deli · Mission District · 39 tips and reviews
Nida T: New ownership and amazing staff!!! Good is delicious, drinks are cheap an there is a dart table and TVs for games. Genuine people and free wi-fi! New favorite cafe
Mika B: They have Gluten Free options and many of them!!! Bread, bagels, hot dog buns and even macaroni salad are all available gluten free. They also have wonderful salads. Spread the word!
Natasha Gintel: Brothers Will & Ben are awesome. Tons of gluten free options including sweets, lots of power outlets, beer and TVs, dart board, piano & guitars for impromptu jam sessions, awesome art up too! Love it!
7. Heirloom Café
9.0
2500 Folsom St (at 21st St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 69 tips and reviews
Eater: Go for the super-value tasting menu ($65), or choose from dishes like duck breast salad with figs, or the excellent off-menu burger; don’t miss the pairings from a seriously well-stocked cellar. Read more.
Adrienne st. aubin: FYI very tasty but not Italian
The Daily Sip: Corkage policy that encourages digging into your cellar: $25 for wines 2003 and younger and only $10 for wines 2002 and older.
11. Garaje
9.1
475 3rd St (at Bryant St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · SoMa · 299 tips and reviews
Daniel: Don't miss the zapatos (panini pressed burritos). Also they always have great beers on tap.
Tara Marchand: For your iOS device charging needs, here are lightning cables poking out from the wooden tables along the wall.
Chris 🍻 Makarsky: I love that a bar can have complimentary iphone 5 chargers at the tables, but still be cash-only (also the zapatos, tacos, and beer selection are all amazing, especially given the area)
13. Starbelly
8.7
3583 16th St (at Market St.), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Castro · 290 tips and reviews
Yasmin: Might be one of my favorite spots in the Castro. Love the back patio area, too. I dream about their brussels sprouts, and beets. Order a few small plates then share their mushroom pizza. Yum!
Renato Valdes Olmos: Get your burger 'Doc' style. You will not regret this decision for as long as you live.
Kushal Dave: Butternut squash pizza is exquisite.