I stopped by Al Chile with a friend recently and tried three of their tacos along with a hibiscus drink. The hibiscus drink was flavorful and not too sweet. Carnitas Taco: This was my personal favorite! The carnitas had a delicious, crispy texture. The meat itself was juicy, tender, and flavorful. Birria Taco: I could taste the slow-cooked flavor that stood out. Asada Taco: The asada itself was well-seasoned and satisfying, with a nice grilled taste. read more

Al Chile - Tacos: Birria, Carnitas, Asada - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Friendly service, decent portions and a convenient option near the hospital for Salvadoran and Mexican food, I enjoyed the Pozole and the Burritos. Definitely check it out! read more

Small shop with fast service! Staff were also kind and friendly. The burrito was flavorful and satisfied my fix for an al pastor burrito. Salsas were also available and free! 4/5 - Al Pastor Super Burrito - Well-seasoned and filling! However, I would have preferred just a bit more of the toppings as it seemed like the meat was a bit too overwhelming in proportions. Overall still a good burrito to choose! read more

Al Chile - Al Pastor Super Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

This Mexican joint is right between UCSF and Inner Irving's food strip, serving breakfast, tacos, pupusas, fajitas and more. I had a regular burrito with beef and black beans to go. The free chips and the salsas (red ones got a kick to it!) were appreciated. I ate half of it and save the other half for tomorrow, cos it's BIG! Service was efficient and this corner spot is currently decorated to celebrate Halloween! read more

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This place rocks. best tacos, pupusas, and burritos in the area. Everything was awesome and the staff that work here are super friendly too

The food is a like a warm hug. I got papusa, burrito, and horchata. I know... Too ambitious. Half burrito to go. You order first and then take a seat. read more

Al Chile - Cheese and bean papusa - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for a snack and ordered the carne asada fries. It was a slow night but it took longer than expected for the fries to come out and when it did....so underwhelming and disappointing. Fries tasted like they fried stale fries to make them crispy again. There was barely any cheese, the carne asada tasted old and dry, and you're not given any salsa unless you ask for it (only small containers available). You'd think it would be hard to mess up carne asada fries but anything is possible! Even though the fries were disappointing, I'd still like to return one day to try the pupusas. read more

Al Chile - carne asada fries - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food is very good, fresh , tasty and delicious. The service is great but the girls in the cashier don't understand English well. I ordered a burrito and it became a taco.,It was really good and tasty so I didn't mind .? The Taco was really. Cheesy and big . The place is clean and very light inside, I would recommend it to anyone who wants delicious and Fresh food. read more

Al Chile - Tamarind drink - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Friendly service. I wish they would offer more napkins as well as knives and forks. My shrimp burrito was pretty good. The hot sauce is nice and spicy. read more

Yummy fish tacos and good chips and guacamole. Their menu is full of tasty looking items and I will definitely be back. The only negatives - the two salsas provided with the chips, not a great flavor, but whatever, the guac more than makes up for that. The bigger negative for me is that the tortilla for the tacos falls apart completely. A hard taco, or double soft tortillas, or a thicker soft tortilla could've prevented the entire taco basically falling apart in my hand. read more

Al Chile - Menu - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The staff here is so nice. Not too busy on a Tuesday around 12:30pm. I had to circle a bit and found 2 hour parking a couple blocks away. My friend and I got a couple pupusas and a super burrito, it was all very tasty and a solid 4 stars! read more

I like Al Chile, but I am very basic, we only get burritos. But it's a good burrito! Friendly service.

New spot in the inner sunset that's walkable from UCSF and close to Golden Gate Park. We came for a late lunch on Saturday and decided to try a pupusa (the one with meat and cheese beans) and their appetizer enchiladas to share. You order first and then grab seating. It's a small spot with 4-6 tables inside. Food didn't take long and you can hear and smell all the great food noises coming from the kitchen! Food was delicious and my tummy was quite happy!! Will definitely be back to help support small local business read more

Al Chile - Salvadoran enchiladas with steak - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I loved coming here on a rainy day! The inside was super warm and the food was fresh, hot, and flavorful. My favorite dish was the tortilla soup. 100/10 recommend. read more

Al Chile - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had the best pupusas I've ever had at Al Chile! Came here with my friend and we just had the best time in a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere and the staff were so friendly and warm. We especially loved the loroco pupusa -an edible flower bud native to El Salvador-a unique, delicious flavor I have never had! Can't wait to come back! read more

Very yummy local spot In my opinion this is the best burritos / tacos you can get in the neighborhood read more

Really solid local spot specializing in El Salvadorian food (and tacos too haha). The atmosphere is very casual and a good choice for any time of the day. You order at the counter and they will serve you if you choose to eat there. We were really impressed with the yucca fries. Very delicious, and it satiated our yuca frita craving from when we went to Costa Rica recently. I had the al pastor and fish tacos which I thought were okay. I enjoyed the fish taco the most. I must try the pupusas next time. I bet they are fire. read more

Tried the quesabirrias and they were ok. The Salvadorian empanada dessert was interesting. I believe traditional Salvadoran Empanadas de Leche are sweet, golden-fried plantain pastries filled with a warm vanilla custard known as leche poleada. I also tried the chilaquiles with red salsa and was a bit disappointed. Their chips are good on their own, but the chilaquiles were all soggy. It looked like a lot of chips too. Might just be my preference, but I would like some crunch / texture. read more

Best California Burrito that I've had in the Bay Area! The Carnitas was incredible. This is my new favorite Mexican spot in Inner Sunset. read more

Al Chile - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Katalina was our culinary superhero, rescuing us from a flavorless fate by ordering the best stuff on the menu. The 2 meat super burrito - carnitas and chicken were explosive flavor combos and their large carne asada taco was a real champion. Al Chile's barely out of diapers at four months old, but it's already rocking five-star reviews like a boss. They're on top of things, and their grub isn't the only awesome thing - their service is laughably good. The joint's clean, but the bare walls could use some pics or paint to jazz it up. read more

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Fast service, great staff, pupusas were really really good. Generous portions, fwiw. Here are a few more words so I can post this review is a solid neighborhood restaurant. read more

Al Chile - Menu on Aug 8, 2025 - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had dinner today with my husband for the first time the food was so fresh and delicious!!! The service was great!! I really recommend this place. read more

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I hate to admit when I've never even heard of a place, but it makes me glad that I have friends all over the city who have carved out their favorite spots. I met a good buddy of mine for lunch and I am already looking for excuses to come back. It ended up being three of us and so we got a bunch of things and shared them, though for me, the highlight was probably the revuelta pupusa. I love anything encased in some kind of dough, but the pork in this bad boy was as good as any I've ever had. California burrito was also excellent, probably my top 5 in the city, which is higher praise than it might sound, because I could probably list off a top 20 pretty quickly. Of all we tried, the torta might have come in last place, but not because it was bad, the others were just SO good. I would totally get a torta here and be happy. I get the feeling, though, that you could probably order anything and end up pretty happy with it. Simple place, great staff, I really can't say enough about the experience. read more

I came for lunch two days in a row and had super tacos, pastor and, carne asada and they were very yummy. read more

Al Chile - More super tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Everything was amazing, all the flavors and dishes were so fresh, and homemade. The service is amazing, all the people who work there are very nice and happy to help you with any recommendations. Will definitely go back. read more

Al Chile - Guacamole and chips - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The pupusas are excellent. House made salsa, beans and rice all delicious! Service is excellent. I wasn't a huge fan of the flautas, which the server recommended. So excited to have a yummy pupusa spot in this neighborhood. Definitely plan to come back. read more

I was in the neighborhood on errands and my friend and I were ready for lunch. This place popped up in her search and she loves pupusas, so it was an easy yes. We were warmly greeted by the staff. The menu was simple yet plentiful - not in the mood for pupusas? Try a burrito, taco, or enchilada... off the beaten path from the 9th/Irving center of the hood, but affordable and well worth the side quest. I got a pupusa and a super taco with shrimp, and my friend got 2 pupusas. Both the pupusas and tortillas are handmade and delicious. I told another friend who lives in the neighborhood they've gotta come check it out! read more

Lovely pupusas made on the spot. Only one cook so at busy times when the crowd gathers around lunch time you know it takes a while but great sauce great pupusas worth the wait. read more

A very solid burrito. Good amount of weight, proper ratio of rice to meat to lettuce, good tortilla. The chips were solid as well (came free). Red chipotle sauce was really really good. read more

Looking for lunch and this place popped up on Yelp. Parking was impossible so I dropped off my wife and waited in car. Ordered a total of 4 pupusas and dessert empanadas (not knowing what to expect with the empanadas). Waited about 30 minutes. 10 minute drive home and food was still warm. My bean and cheese pupusa did not have any cheese, bummer. The other pupusas would have been better with more cheese. There was no "cheese stretch". The green sauce was thin, not much flavor. Curtido and red sauce were decent. Overall, passable. Would return for the pupusas but will pass on the empanadas next time (not the pastry I'd thought and not much flavor). read more

Yummy tacos and pupusas. Pupusas were more filled than other pupusas I've had. Al pastor was different than others I've had (maybe because this is a Salvadorian restaurant?), but it was still really good. read more

Kind staff and great chilaquiles. Quiet restaurant with quick service. Breakfast served in the afternoon! read more

Al Chile - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

When I get super burritos in SF I usually have to 2 hand hold the monster that is a super burrito. For close to $20 the first bar that I need from a super burrito is it being the size of my head. Unfortunately it was tiny and none of the ingredients were warm (I ate there). Staff is great tho I was just hoping for a bomb big ahh super burrito steaming from the inside after my first bite but I got a 1/5 tiny not so super burrito that was just as warm as if I door-dashed it from 45 minutes away. . I'll try one more time in a few weeks and hopefully change this to a 5/5. ILL BE BACK AL CHILE read more

Good food but terrible service. Took them 30 minutes to make 2 tacos and nearly as long to bring out any water. No utensils and I had to request a napkin. read more

Good quality,every time I drive by it's empty though in the late afternoon. I hope they survive.

Amazing food. A privilege to have such El Salvadoran food in the neighborhood. Takes me back to East LA.

I asked about the fried tilapia, one of my favorite dishes, and was told the fish was fresh when they got it but about a week old. I appreciate their honesty and since none of the Yelpers ever reviewed it, I passed. Ordered a fish taco and bean w/cheese papusa. I kept hearing the microwave going off during my 15 minute stay. Also ordered a side of guacamole. Nothing I had was anything special and the restaurant wouldn't survive in the Mission. Side note, I'm not a fan of papusas. The side cabbage did taste fresh however along with canned sliced jalapeño. read more

Delicious food! Excellent friendly service! A comfortable place to eat yummy Salvymex food!!

Food was fresh and delicious. The super taco with carnitas was excellent and filling. Tried the pupusa revuelta but really didn't taste the pork. Hubby liked the soup, generous portions, service good, cute small restaurant and not alot of tables. We would go back. read more

I was excited to try this place out as the neighborhood desperately needs a decent taqueria / burrito joint. Additionally, having worked with a lot of Salvadorenos, I also enjoy a good pupusa, so Salvy Mex seemed like the best of both worlds. To try it out, I got a burrito and a couple pupusas. The service was quick and kind and the place was clean if empty with plenty of small tables. The pupusas were solid, esp. for the location. There weren't a lot of variations, but they had some classics. I will definitely get these again and can recommend them. So far so good. However, the burrito was pretty disappointing. First off it was full of soggy shredded lettuce, which to be frank, just does not belong in a burrito. Secondly the refried beans were underseasoned and the asada wasn't what I'd expect from a mexican taqueria. Lastly, the salsas were very vinegery, not spicy and distinctly watery. Ultimately I'm glad to have Al Chile in the neighborhood, but I personally can only recommend them for the Salvy and not the Mex. read more