An Excelsior destination café/restaurant. Everything I've tried from their wide menu has been really good, and made with care by servers wearing crisp uniforms. Their Guatemalan style huevos rancheros are not what I expected. (nothing like Mexican style), but they are to die for. Super wholesome family ambience, complimented by fun and beautiful marimba music that's usually playing read more

Café guatemalteco is in great area along mission st. Service was great and cordial with Spanish speaking customers. Was excited to try Guatemalan cuisine for the first time. The plátanos were fried perfectly and I wish I would've gotten them "con todo". The side order tamal de puerco came with enjoyable pieces of bread but the tamal itself was a little bland, and lacking any traditional salsa that I was expecting. The strawberry-banana licuado was enjoyable, but not very cold when served. Would come back again, but I would personally not order the tamales. read more

Cafe Guatemalteco - Plátanos - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food was good! Had a weird experience with my payment though. After I paid and tipped $12 in cash on a $45 dollar meal, I checked my bank account and they instead charged me $65 on my debt card. When I called to complain, took them 3 days to get back to me after calling multiple times. They couldn't explain to me "why this happened" and then "accidentally" gave me full refund rather than just fixing the mistake. Then called me back to "pay for my meal". Interesting customer service. read more

I recently ordered a few weeks ago via DoorDash but there was a mix up and I received the wrong order. They provided their managers number and Eva resolved my issue right away! I'm really happy about the service here. Their caldo de res is delicious and tasted super homey with good quality beef. I would definitely order this again. Thanks again for the good service Eva! read more

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I only order through doordash and every single time this cafe does not disappoint. They complete your order as requested including what's in the "notes" for your DoorDash order. I always order the breakfast burrito and the flavors are consistent. Very delicious and prices are affordable. read more

This place is a sleeper! Or maybe I've just been sleeping on this place. Husband and I were in the mood for a breakfast burrito, and we did some foodie searching and we found something way better. Cafe Guatemalteco is located in the heart of Excelsior and is deceptively hidden behind a bus stop. If you live the area, you might have walked past this place many a time and not even noticed. As soon as you walk in, you're going to be overstimulated by the menu. Lots and lots and lots of choices, BUT they have photos of the food, so if you're like me and panicked at the sight of a huge menu, just choose the photo that looks the yummiest They do have a display case with fresh juices, and not just orange juice. Detox juices and nutrient juices packed with players like Beets, carrots and apple. So delicious. The green hot sauce they have on the table is a winner. I am a hot sauce connoisseurs and I've never tried this one. Delicious. When our plates came, they're served with tortillas. These are unlike any tortilla I have ever had. They remind me of pupusas with no filling. A treat in and of itself. My favorite breakfast place I've had in awhile: churrasco Chapin. Get it, do it, eat it, enjoy. read more

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This is authentic Guatemalan breakfast. I appreciate that they also have a wide variety on the menu so they also have American breakfast and sandwiches as well. All the food was so tasty and fresh. I went on a busy weekend morning and the service was pretty quick to bring my food out. I love the cloth table covers and tortilla warmers. I also love the hand paintings of different places in Guatemala. It's a very beautiful place. Definitely worth a try. read more

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I've been here about three times and I can say that my most favorite thing on the menu is the Horchata latte. It's amazing. They have a lot of options for food like American breakfast, Guatemalan and Mexican cuisine. The space is beautiful and clean. I feel like the music is a little too loud inside and they often play Christian music. Service is usually kind, but it's also a little slow. read more

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While the food is good the girls working there do not really know what is on the menu. They gave us menus that were in Spanish and we had to find the English version but even on the English menu the description of two separate items were identical except one was pork and one is carne asada. When we asked the girl the difference she said the carne asada one was pork and the pork is he was carne asada which I knew was wrong information because I have had the carne asada plate before. There was a guy there who kept harassing us and asking for money. Honestly most restaurants would make the person leave but not this place. The guy kept asking over and over for more than 30 minutes. They really should ask him to leave and not let him bug the customers. We have children and this did not feel very safe. When I can I have given food or money to homeless people but this guy was not very friendly and he also did not look homeless but he should not keep asking over and over. It made us very uncomfortable and the restaurant does not feel like a safe environment to eat at. I have been getting take out there for years but not I do not know if I will come back. read more

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Every time I visit the city to see my grandma, this place is a must. She always gets the plátanos with crema, queso, and beans. As for me, I just want to try everything on the menu! I usually order through the app, and the service on Uber Eats is always fast and neatly packed. I can't wait to bring my family here to dine in next time. read more

Cafe Guatemalteco - Breakfast burrito with sausage. Don't forget the red salsa - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

i've been here 2wice and everything that was made was really good. From the bagels to the drinks. Very on point and they know what they're doing! I definitely felt the the Guatemala home feel. The food was Very comforting. Also, They have tables to dine in and a coffee station that i appreciate very much. The ambiance is giving very well kept and clean! will be back! read more

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Best smoothies. The chocolate milkshakes are also amazing. We don't normally get food here tho. But come here all the time.

I had a cream cheese sesame bagel with bacon and I really liked how crispy the bacon was. Also got the horchata latte and it was good but not necessarily special compared to other cafes. There were lots of options on the menu and a self serving kiosk. They also sell snacks from Guatemala that you can't get just anywhere. My friend got a breakfast spinach wrap and stated "the potatoes were al dente". Would love to go back to try more entrees read more

Cafe Guatemalteco - Sesame bagel with cream cheese and bacon - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I got a chorizo wrap but there an item in my food. Looks like it was a piece of foil maybe. Couldn't finish it after that. read more

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This place is so convenient and they carry such a huge variety of food to try out. I mainly come here to get breakfast or sandwiches for lunch. They're super quick and the food is tasty and decently priced. I can't complain. The panini was thin and crispy. The ingredients all complimented each other and I would get it again. The breakfast wrap was hearty and delicious, it was packed full of egg and meat which definitely did not disappoint! read more

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** Please Note...All orders are made fresh to order, so please be prepared to wait... You will not be disappointed*** If you're in a hurry, I recommend placing a phone order. This place is nicely decorated and always busy, especially on the weekends. The lady who took my order was super nice and helpful. Even with the small language barrier, we were able to make sure the order was correct. My go-to: 1. Chorizo breakfast wrap - so flavorful, and the avocado/guacamole is fresh. I love that they cut it in half. I usually split it with my husband, and we switch. 2. Bacon and sausage breakfast wrap - Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. It's the perfect portion of egg, meat, and potatoes. 3. Grilled cheese bagel with egg, bacon, and sausage- Yummy and cheesy goodness. It's pressed like a panini, so it's just like one mashed combo. Each bite is the perfect bite. 4. Platanos con crema - I love platanos, and this is perfectly grilled and sweet. I don't even use the crema. I really want to try the coffee one of these days and possibly try other dishes. read more

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Great service and fresh food! I ordered a breakfast wrap with bacon (asked for it extra crispy) and it was fantastic! Pretty simple, but great ingredients that are well-balanced: scrambled egg, cheese, avocado, potatoes, and choice of meat. read more

Cafe Guatemalteco - Breakfast wrap with bacon - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ambiance has pleasant marimbas playing in the background that take me back to childhood. The food choices are overwhelming between Guatemalan style and America style food. I ordered a single chuchito and the Guatemalan breakfast (2 over medium eggs, 2 strips of bacon, black refried beans, sour cream, marinated thin steak, 2 small pieces of cheese, and 4 plátanos) which came with 2 handmade tortillas. The chuchito was not exactly what I expected. Never have I had a chuchito where the sauce was located on the outside instead of inside, temp was barely warm, meat was possibles pork (there was some ground meat during one part and whole pieces midway as well). The meat from the Guatemalan breakfast was very tasty and the plate was extremely filling ( took some home cause I couldn't finish it). Overall keeps me curious on what some of the other plates are like so will likely come back again. read more

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The excelcior has been host to some of SF's beloved and hidden gems and this place is no different. This has become our go to for catering and random weekdays when you need a touch of home cooking without your home doing the actual cooking. Their Family Asada Combo can happily serve 4 people. The combo includes 2 liter soda, Rice, beans, salad, fruit cup, carne asada, shrimp, handmade tortillas and potatoes wedges loaded with ketchup, mustard and special green sauce. Yes, each item is delicious and filled to the brim. The price, service and consistency are the reason I will continue to recommend this place through and through. read more

This, in my opinion, has the best breakfast burritos we have found in the Bay Area to date. We've had their chorizo wrap and their breakfast wrap with avocado and meat. They're not huge burritos but they're very flavorful and their salsas are great. The green tomatillo salsa has a very good flavor and I'd say is medium spicy and the red salsa is definitely spicy and makes us love this place. Additionally, we have also had several of their other food options. The caldo de res is super good and flavorful, and is our go-to when it's cold out or if one of us is sick. We've also had the Super Churrasco Chapin, Desayuno Guatemalteco, Platanos con todo, and tortilla con carne asada and all were delicious! Most of these also come with handmade corn tortillas! In addition to the food mentioned above, we have had several of their drinks, including several smoothies and coffees, such as their horchata latte and toasted marshmallow latte, all of which have been absolutely delicious! Overall, we have not been disappointed by anything we have tried here! Our family always asks us to order from here when they come over. This is easily one of our favorite places and highly recommend it to everyone! read more

We really like this place. I think it will appeal mostly to locals. Good prices and good amount of tasty food. We go for dinner. Tamalitos de chipilin, tamal de pollo, pache de pollo, plátanos con crema, pepian de galina, y los platanos de pollo - todos son muy buenos. The music is ...special! But we enjoy it. Love the pretty Guatemalan textile tablecloths and the plain, low-key atmosphere. There is an employee who seems to have their good days and bad days, but don't let that stop you, I don't need ppl to kiss my you-know-what every time I walk in the door. read more

had their caldo de res. it was light but super flavorful. really comforting on a cold and hungover day lol i had the soup with the side of rice it came with, which was also tasty. the homemade tortillas weren't bad but was a bit too doughy and bland for my preference. overall would def get this again! i do think $20 is a bit pricey but inflation read more

Yum! My workplace delivered food from Cafe Guatemalteco to my house as a get well token after surgery. I had never tasted Guatemalan cuisine so I wasn't sure what to expect. Everything was yummy and delivered hot! What we got: Super Churrasco 7.5/10-shrimp was perfectly cooked, steak had good flavor, beans were delicious. Tamal de Pollo-8/10-great flavor and perfect masa to protein ratio. I loved that there were no surprises inside of the tamal, it was simple and delicious. Caldo de Res-10/10-my favorite dish. You could tell the caldo was slow-cooked, it tasted like home. I also love that they use yuca instead of potato which is nice for a change. So much flavor! Comes with a side of rice and handmade tortillas. The rice was also yummy. Being that the food travels well, I'll definitely be ordering from here in the future. I'm also looking forward to dining in person and trying more menu items. read more

A staple in the excelsior. The pan con todo and an orange juice will cure any hangover.

The tamales were so gross I had to throw my whole order away !!! What changed how can they taste disgusting !

There was a package I needed to pick up at the post office. My usual burrito place across the street was not opened yet. I stumbled in here after seeing so many people eating inside. I ordered a breakfast burrito/wrap $11 and the three tacos dorados plate $9. It took over 1/2 hour for them to make it. Yes. 1/2 an hour at 10am. They were pretty busy with walk-ins and food delivery people. Wait times can go by faster if I'm looking at Reddit videos but I had some anxiety thinking my meter was going to expire. The food tasted fresh. I will come back to try their other dishes. Service was fine. read more

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1. Cold Food 2. No moisture in meat 3. Dry no flavor meat 1. La comida estaba fría 2. Sin humedad en la carne 3. La carne no tiene sabor read more

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I'm annoyed that I just paid $15 for a wacked ass, half edible lunch from a techbro market near work....because my regular lunch spot, a small mom and pop shop closed. Permanently. It's a constant reminder to support your humble, local small businesses which brings me to Café Guatemalteco. I'm always sad to see the south side of the city get neglected - they don't get the same exposure as a new, trendy, and/or hyped up restaurant in other parts of the city. There's some really good Central American gems in the Excelsior/Outer Mission area, and Guatemalan Café is one of them. So, a big thanks to Vanessa O. for this find! Although I don't live too far away and usually get my bánh mì fix from across the street, I never noticed this Guatemalan Café (no signage) until I saw her review. With everything getting so expensive these days, I'm always looking for a value-driven meal, and I found that here. On UberEats, Café Guatemalteco regularly runs a Promo: B1, G1 Free Entrée (delivery only). The five menu items rotate daily and you must purchase the same item, to get the second for free. Do note, that the menu prices for the deal are inflated so technically it's more like 60-70% off for the second item. But, it's still a great deal to feed a family or to share with a friend like I did. I ordered via UberEats and my order arrived piping hot in less than an hour. Everything was securely wrapped. F O O D: https://bit.ly/31R3xeb * Pepián de Pollo: Guatemalan Chicken Stew w/ rice, housemade tortillas (B1,G1 Free-$20.95, Regularly-$15.95 each) The national dish of Guatemala, this rich and hearty stew consists of a chicken leg quarter, carrots, chayote, and potatoes. It's made with tomatoes, dried chilies, garlic, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc. It lowkey reminds me of mole but without the chocolate and not as richly spiced. It's served with rice and two very thick, housemade corn tortillas. With the wintery weather, it really hit the spot. I was able to stretch this to two meals, and froze the extra sauce to make another two meals in the future. * Super Churrasco: Carne asada, camarones, salad, beans, rice, green onions, housemade tortillas, chirmol (B1, G1 Free-$24.95, Regularly-$17.95 each) WOW, I was really impressed with this. The carne asada was flavorful and surprisingly juicy, despite delivery. The fresh camarones (shrimp) were plump and buttery. The black refried beans were thick and smooth, and the rice was properly cooked. The tangy and slightly spicy chirmol (salsa) tied everything together. The salad was just bagged variety but it was topped with ripen avocado which is a big plus. Overall, a delicious, filling, and great value meal. Well, technically three meals. Guatemalan food is not easy to find so if you're looking to pop your cherry, give Café Guatemalteco a try! read more

Cafe Guatemalteco - UberEats BOGO Free (same entree): Super Churrasco w/ carne asada, camarones, etc ($24.95)+Pepián de Pollo: Guatemalan Chicken Stew ($20.95) - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

La comida es excelente !!! Muy buen servicio con mis amigos y esposo nos gustó muchísimo este lugar en nuestra visita en san Francisco se los súper recomiendo y lo mejor es que te sirven tu comida con tortillas recién hechas que ase aún mejor la comida se siente como en casa read more

So good! The only unfortunate thing is that we hadn't tried it sooner. Super churrasco ($18) (though price varies depending on where you order from... UberEats had a deal for $25 for 2 plates, though of course they tack on crazy service and other fees). So flavorful, tender steak and 6 large juicy shrimp. Salad included slices of avocado. Black refried beans were tasty with some queso fresco or cotija sprinkled on top. Comes also with 2 homemade white corn tortillas, which were soft and still warm even after being outside for 30min after being delivered. The only minor negative is that the peas in the rice were shriveled. Overall fantastic, definitely get this! We will definitely return. Tip: When going in person, walk over to TS Cafe for some boba too... what a fantastic meal! read more

Cafe Guatemalteco - Super Churrasco ($18) - steak, 6 large shrimp, homemade tortillas, rice, refried black beans, salad with avocado. So good! - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing food and such a big menu full of variety! There's truly something for everyone here, whether you're craving something classic or wanting to try something new. The portions are generous, the flavors are spot on, and everything tastes fresh and well-prepared. It's one of those places where you'll have a hard time deciding what to order because the options all look so good. Definitely a spot worth coming back to again and again. read more

I've been regularly getting my food delivered from here for about a year and a half now and have never been disappointed. I regularly get the Guatemalan Breakfast and one thing I notice is how much they pay attention to my special requests. I always ask that they make my eggs scrambled and seasoned with black pepper (despite not appearing as an option on Doordash) and they've never missed. The food is delicious, aesthetically pleasing and consistently well prepared. The plantains are always soft and flavorful and the refried beans are expertly prepared. It's a perfect start to my mornings and I'm happy to that my best days start with eating breakfast from here. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for some good Guatemalan cuisine in San Francisco! read more

Cafe Guatemalteco - Desayuno Guatemalteco - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm leery of restaurants that cover the entire food gamut, but I'm convinced Cafe Guatemalteco does their extensive menu justice. Three times, we've ordered from here & haven't found a disappointment in the bunch yet. We've tried: -- smoothies: strawberry banana (his fave), pineapple coconut, very very berry, & wild blueberry banana (my fave) -- breakfast: generous amount of fruit in the tropical yogurt parfait, lox bagel was average but very cool that lox is an option -- Guatemalan specialties: chuchitos are moist corn tamales w/ chicken, tomato sauce, & a sprinkling of cheese; garnachitas are tiny toasted tortillas topped with shredded beef, onions, salsa, & cheese; tortilla con carne asada is handmade tortillas smothered in guac topped with a flavorful steak; rellenitos de frijol con crema y azucar are fried balls of beans which are unexpectedly good with its sweet elements; would skip the super churrasco chapin next time because the shrimp aren't phenomenal. The Excelsior's got you covered for breakfast, lunch, dinner, & hangover cures with Cafe Guatemalteco on the block. read more

Cafe Guatemalteco - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good food in a very reasonable price... mocha coffee is better than I expected, I don't mind coming back here again read more

Cafe Guatemalteco - Desayuno guatemalteco - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food and service are good!!!!!..... but the music way too laud.... Gave me a headache. I love the music: heavenly but too laud. La comida y el servicio son buenos. Pero la música muy alto el volumen. Me gusta la música pero demasiado fuerte. read more

Service great, but I'm shocked at how bad these Guatemalan tamales were. I seriously couldn't eat them. I'm sorry to say it looked like a plate of vomit and the consistency of runny baby food. Gross, never going back save your money. Its like tossing a $20 bill in the garbage. read more

Cafe Guatemalteco - Guatemalan tamales - Cafes Near Me - San Francisco, California

What is the saying? Don't judge a book by having too many pages! Cuz they have everything here! Juice Bagels Burgers Breakfast Smoothies Sandwiches Fancy coffee But don't sleep on the Guatemalan cuisine! We got a caldo to split and lemme tell you about those handmade tortillas that's came with it! Oooh! Thick and soft and definitely handmade! It was also the first time I've ever had rellenitos con frijol! A sweet platano dumpling stuffed with refried black beans! Delicious dessert! The food here had a specific flavor that only certain chef's have. The "mom flavor" is what I've come to call it. It's extra good because they put their own special juju in their cooking. My mom has it, my mother in law has it, my grandma has it, my dad doesn't. Don't get me wrong, he's a good cook. But this spot has the "mom flavor." You'll know it when you taste it. read more

Comida riquísima y servicio Patriotismo menos la música de marimba es hermosa y siempre que voy a un restaurante guatemalteco el sonido de la marimba se funciona con el delicioso sabor de la comida pero en este lugar no se de que país vienen porque se llama café guatemalteco pero tienen música como de restaurante italiano o francés. read more

My first time here , there was a young lady behind the register, there were some language barriers I couldn't ask questions about food and options in the menu. But if you know food from Guatemala and you know what is in each dish , you will not have trouble. In ordering. I wanted to eat my food in side the restaurant. It was a really cold evening and the door was open . I tried to close the door , but I couldn't. I asked the same lady to please close the door if it's possible since it's really cold , she said no no . I don't know if she understood what I asked or no . Any ways I got my food . It was good . I loved the prawns and side salad . They were really fresh . Unfortunately the food got cold very fast due to the temperature of the restaurant. And the restaurant is not fancy but they have pretty high prices I will go back to try another dish . But next time I will educate myself before I go . read more

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I live 50 miles from SF. Wish this place was in my town. Eat here every time I go to the city. I always get the steak and shrimp plate with the hand made tortillas. And for dessert, plantains. They also have food for picky kids that eat burgers or chicken tenders. read more