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Best Mexican Food in San Francisco

A modern Mexican cantina on Chestnut Street.
Dark wood and red stools

Dark wood and red stools

The room has dark woods, checkered floors, and red diner stools.
Food for the table

Food for the table

Shared plates and cocktails make an easy start to the moment.
The sunny patio

The sunny patio

A patio for the long afternoon. The bar stays open late.

Had the mushroom quesadilla with mole. I’m from SoCal, and I must say, hands down, the BEST mole I have ever had. Out of this world. Mushroom quesadilla was 9.5/10. Mole is off the charts. I’m blown away. Phenomenal.

William B.

Beyond blown away. 14 dollar cocktails vs 19 is amazing. Thank you. The carnitas on crispy rice is beyond 5 stars. 7 out of 5 The tar tar tuna cones are perfection with a filling in the bottom I can't explain other than you have to try. The Mamacita cocktail is just the right amount of heat.. Draft beer is expensive unfortunately with a hazy clocking in at 10 dollars No happy hour.

Came for Mexican food on Cinco de Drinko and stayed for the amazing service from Sydney! The cocktails are decent, but the food is straight up better done renditions of Mexican freezer stoner food! Taquitos are bomb! The Birria is on point and the dips are delicious! Drinks are reasonably priced and the place has a modern chic esthetic.

Zachary T.

Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 I was so sad when Tipsy Pig closed, so I was really excited to hear the owners opened a new restaurant. The outdoor patio is incredibly cozy and is the perfect spot to enjoy a meal on a warm summer day. Ceviche Tacos -- 5/5 I could honestly eat 10 of these. I'm a huge fan of raw fish, and these tacos were absolutely delicious. Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Patito Taco -- 4.5/5 The dipping sauce was chef's kiss. I would…

Huiya Z.

Tacos are sensational Churro goes crazy Do NOT forget the sauces!

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