2. Parada 22
8.8
1805 Haight St (at Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · Haight Ashbury · 99 tips and reviews
J Patrick Aaron: Roast pork, Cuban sandwich, tostones, and yucca are yummy!
Erica Ota: Cubano and tostones are delicious! Restaurant is pretty small and fills up quickly. They have 1 large table for a big group.
Rachael Lynn: The plantains and Pastelón are delicious!
3. Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen
8.0
401 Valencia St (at 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Arepa Restaurant · Mission District · 136 tips and reviews
ViatorStaff: The La Vegetariana is where its at. Plantains, avocado, black beans and a maize pocket of deliciousness.
Anna D: Try the Pabellon (shredded beef, sweet plantains, queso fresco, and black beans) on Arepa bread! So tasty!!
Sonia Sanchez: My favorite arepa is the Pabellon - shredded beef, sweet plantains, black beans with queso fresco....It's Delicious!!!!
5. Cha Cha Cha
8.3
1801 Haight St (at Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Haight Ashbury · 151 tips and reviews
Sarah Silva: Has a very Cuban feel! Food came out very quickly and piping hot. Try the plantains, they were a group favorite!!
Mitch Wilmarth: Fried plantains are the best
Elizabeth Barelli: mushrooms, plantain cakes and cajun shrimp were delicious. A bit loud, so you have to be in the mood for some exotic music!
6. Chisme
8.4
882 Sutter St (Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 31 tips and reviews
Liz: via via fried plantain tacos & death via ginger were delicious. great vegan options! 👍🏼
Ananta Pandey: Very vegan/ vegetarian friendly! The fried jack fruit taco and plantain quesadilla were amazing. Also tried some sides but didn't like them as much.
Ian B: Seriously tasty, freshly-made food. Fantastic shrimp taco and great plantain quesadilla. Will definitely come back
7. Bissap Baobab
7.7
3372 19th St (Mission St), San Francisco, CA
African Restaurant · Mission District · 67 tips and reviews
John McCrea: The plantains are a great appetizer.
Casey Callendrello: Get the chicken Dibi. You can't go wrong with the mix of flavors, and it comes with some salad and plantains.
Grub Crawl: Went on a Grub Crawl with them! Had their chicken skewers, peanut sauce, plantains and grilled tofu. www.grubcrawl.com Check out some of the Baobab photos: Read more.
10. Lolinda
8.9
2518 Mission St (at 21st St), San Francisco, CA
Argentinian Restaurant · Mission District · 204 tips and reviews
Cassandra Light: Burrata plantain yum!
Kemp Mullaney: I love all the entrées but the Maduro (ripe plantain, burrata, chimichurri, jicama salsa) is amazing!
Adena Brenowitz: Really delicious pescatarian options even at a steak house. Burrata plantains, ceviche, and octopus were all awesome! Also their cocktails are unique and tasty!
12. Kitava
7.8
2011 Mission St (16th street), San Francisco, CA
Gluten-Free Restaurant · Mission District · 20 tips and reviews
Kendal Cockrel: The pork plantain bowl was delicious and refreshing. Also - kombucha on tap!
Jordan Kong: Pulled pork was a bit dry, but they have delicious plantains, slaw, and pineapple salsa at the table.
Valarie Elise Stengle: Wow. I have celiac, am lactose intolerant and can't have soy, either. This is my new favorite eatery. For goodness sake I hope this place makes it!! All the dishes we tried were fantastic.
13. Media Noche
8.4
3465 19th St (Lexington Street), San Francisco, CA
Cuban Restaurant · Mission District · 47 tips and reviews
Sarah: I recommend the sandwiches, plantain chips, and mi abuelita favorita 👌🏼
Stephanie Yeung: Low key addicted to the plantain chips. Also love the Celia, or Gloria (vegetarian version) sandwich.
Jonathan W: SF at last has some incredible Cuban food. Cuban sandwich, croquetas, and empanadas are all the best you'll find in the city. You can't go wrong. Their whole aesthetic is also 🔥
15. Sun Rise Restaurant
7.4
3126 24th St (btw Shotwell St & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Mission District · 31 tips and reviews
Gary: get the huevos al gusto with plantains.
Natasha Rose: Huevos al Gusto are the perfect portion of two eggs, rice and beans, plantains and a small hunk of white cheese. No frills, All delicious.
Arnold Sandoval: One of the few true latin restaurants in the mission that offer Soyrizo. The platanos are always cooked to perfection, great breakfast spot!