On my most recent visit to San Francisco my friend knew how much I loved Mexican food and how much I missed good Mexican food here in London. So he took me to El Buen Comer for lunch. First bit of advice is take the first parking spot you find or you may to circle a few times like we did. It's SF after all and street parking is an adventure. When we walked in the had a mariachi band playing which was a bonus! Our server was quick and friendly and brought my much wanted chips and salsa and a delicious Paloma! For food I ordered chicken taquitos (rolled tacos for some) and they hit the spot for much needed comfort food! Service is great, food is great, and it is reasonably priced! read more

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El Buen Comer is a hidden gem in the Mission district. Authentic Mexico City food and the chef came from La Cocina. I've tried many dishes here (mole, chiliquilles, enchiladas, tostados, and pozole), and everything is amazing. Clear winners are the homemade tortillas and mole. Ambiance is nice and airy. They used to have an outdoor parklet during the pandemic, which was nice. Wish they could bring that back. read more

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I was visiting from Hawaii and had worked in East LA for many years so I was on a serious mission in the Mission District to find a great place to eat. I FOUND PERFECTION at EL BUEN COMER!! You can tell when someone puts a lot of heart into their cooking, and the dishes at this restaurant were made with lots of love and talent! I had the Puerco en Mole Verde and it was like food from the heavens with angels singing it was SOOOO DELICIOUS!! I LOOOOOVE MOLE and their pork mole was the best I've ever had! I also had Sope de Rajas con Crema, their chips/guacamole and 3 amazing salsas. THIS PLACE IS SO AMAZING! The service was fabulous they were kind & friendly. I was SO SO HAPPY that I forgot my glasses there lol and had to return the next day (awww shucks MORE YUMMY FOOD FOR ME!!) so I had the Chicken Enchiladas with Mole Sauce and Chicken Tinga Sope. SO DELICIOUS! The people at the tables by me had Chile Relleno, Pozole Verde and a trio of tacos. I wish I could have eaten all of those dishes too they looked yummmmy!! If I had more time in San Francisco I would've gone back a 3rd, 4th and 5th time. It's a short hop from the 24th & Mission BART station, I highly recommend that everyone goes here. I definitely will the next time I am back in San Francisco. I need more of that Puerco en Mole Verde and really anything they have to offer..... did I mention it was SOOOO DELICIOUS?! The tortillas were amazing too and their salsas utterly delicious. I can't say the word delicious enough in this review. I need to book another trip to San Francisco to go eat ASAP MUCHISIMAS GRACIAS your food is from the heavens for sure. Your service is kind, humble and attentive. I told my waiter how happy their food made me every time he came by to check on me LOL The restaurant is really cute and clean and the environment is lovely. The nice gentleman who seated me told me it was his mom cooking. I also saw they had a Michelin sign on their wall. I'm really hungry right now just thinking about that mole and the guacamole and the sopes, maybe I'll get an Airbnb by the Mission District next visit just so that I can eat there every day LOL DELICIOUS! Don't think, just go eat there!! I have never written such a long review ever before, but this place is that fabulous!! I had to rave about their amaaaazing delicious food!! read more

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Loved the nogal salad appetizer. Chicken mole enchiladas -prefer bone-in chicken, mire juicy and flavorful. Mole tasted authentic. Service was swift and courteous read more

This place continues to deliver amazing food in a casual setting. No nonsense just authentic Mexican cuisine. The flavors bring forward childhood memories and travels to Mexico my mother would definitely approve. My go to is the Pozole Verde (I grew up with the red pork version) so when I first had the Green Pozole in CDMX I looked for it back in the states and not until here did I find those comfort flavors. The milanessa and mole are my regular orders too and the staff here are salt of the earth family. You'll definitely find me here on Sundays. Provecho read more

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I think this is the best taco restaurant in San Francisco! We really enjoyed the food! The carnitas taco and chicken tinga tostada are both amazing: tender, juicy and flavorful! Good guacamole and salsas and I really like their chips. Good service, attentive and caring and good happy environment. The margarita was also very good! read more

Have to rate my experience again at a wonderful Mexican restaurant. The food is so fresh and flavorful great service with plenty of space . read more

El Buen Comer - Chile Relleno (PF) - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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If I could give this place 100 stars, I absolutely would! This family-owned spot truly takes pride in authenticity and bold, unforgettable flavor. Everything is made in-house; no canned sauces on the chilaquiles here. The best way I can describe it is like going to your tía's house and being served real, home-cooked Mexican food made with love. As someone with roots in Mexico City, it's not easy to find dishes from CDMX that taste the way they're supposed to; but they absolutely nail it here. My go-to orders are the pambazo and the quesadilla chilanga de papas con chorizo. The chilaquiles are also to die for. The service is always amazing, they're attentive, welcoming, and genuinely helpful every time. The ambiance is nice and cozy, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a great meal. And don't skip the drinks, the agua de mango and iced lattes are just as amazing. read more

El Buen Comer - Pambazo - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Excellent authentic food. This is the place to go to if you enjoy mole. We ordered their three family shareable plates -- pork mole (which came with a red sauce), the chicken mole (which was a green sauce), and the braised pork ribs with cactus cooked in a green sauce. I usually love the mole poblano (red sauce) but my favorite here was the chicken with green mole -- absolutely delicious. The pork mole was good too but a little sweeter than I typically like it. The pork ribs were a fan favorite at our table -- everyone loved their tangy sauce. The tacos were excellent as well. Their tortillas are delicious. Overall great food, and extremely friendly service. The restaurant itself is small so call ahead if you have a large party. A definite return visit for us! read more

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Delicious meal in a neighborhood spot located on mission street. There was a guitar player who came for about 15 minutes as well which added to the ambiance. Ordered the cheese enchiladas and they were simple but yummy. We also tried the Puerco in mole verde. read more

El Buen Comer - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Have only tried the churros but they are perfect. Great texture, not overly sweet. Comes with a delicious chocolate sauce. A bit pricey but well worth it for the best churros in the bay. read more

Came by a Saturday night (~7PM) with a group of friends (5). One of my friends arrived earlier and was able go grab a table immediately, but even so, once the rest arrived there were still tables available and no line. I ordered the tacos dorados and they were very tasty. The chicken inside the tacos were a bit bland, but the combination with the beans and sauce easily fixed it. What I do have to say is that portions are on the smaller side, so keep an eye on that. Overall, this is a nice spot, the staff were friendly and have a nice cocktail selection. Would be down to visit again and try other things in their menu. read more

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Oh wonderful cozy little Mexican spot, how i adore you. Came here completely on a whim. Originally, we trekked down this way to get Ramen but when we walked by this place, there was just something very alluring about it. Hmm.. maybe the tequila bar.. Fantastic cocktails, great fish tacos, wonderful pozole, delicious guacamole, and excellent service! All wrapped up in this adorable, little Mexican spot! What's not to love?! If you're thinking about coming in with a party bigger than two, I would make a reservation because this place fills up fast. We got lucky because we came in right when they opened. Within the hour of being there, the entire place was almost completely full. Thanks for a great experience ! read more

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It was my first time at El Buen Comer and I was semi impressed. I was there on a Sunday when they opened up at 10am. The food was made to order traditional Yucatán style food serving black beans only in their dishes no love for the pinto beans here. I had the huevos divorciados and my gf had the cheese enchiladas with the mole. Overall I like the plates however, they don't have much of a breakfast selection they had like 4 plates to choose from. The tortillas were good though. What I did not like was the coffee, when the coffee came it had sugar already in it. I'm like whoa whoa buddy I like to manage my own sugar in my coffee I had to water that coffee cup down. The service was ok it wasn't great the lady server that morning was sweet the other guy looked like he didn't want to be there and was counting the minutes the other server showed up which he did and HE was cool I kinda wish I came a little later. The ambiance is also cool it's not in the hustle and bustle part of the mission it's on the border of mission and Bernal heights so there is some chance of getting parking. The kitchen looked clean and when we left it was getting busy. I would go back again to try the other 3 breakfast dishes they have but this time i will ask not to put hella sugar in my coffee. read more

El Buen Comer - Huevos Divorciados (PF) and the cheese enchiladas with Mole I wish that they melted that cheese on the enchiladas. - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

An oasis off 30th and Mission St. to say this is excellent Mexican food at this establishment is and understatement . I ordered a guava aqua Fresca and it was delectable . We settled on a green sauce pozole which had a cascade of flavor which something we could easily share in one setting and an accompanied with them we ordered taco was incredible . And the chorizo flavor was amazing . I will return. The exterior is understated but the interior is vibrant and the table service was excellent. A new staple of food for me to return to. read more

El Buen Comer - Entry area - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My first meal here was the chicken mole, delicious!! My second time I ordered a chile relleno, and the cheese wasn't melted, it was cut up in pieces . Service is excellent, just not the chile relleno The owner messaged me, apparently that's how a chile relleno should be. I have never run across a relleno like this. Even so, I didn't care for it. Do try other menu items. read more

What a great neighborhood spot. Came here for lunch and ordered the camarones à la Diabla and the mole chicken. Both dishes were yummy and perfectly seasoned. The staff was also very friendly and attentive. Will definitely come back to try the pozole. read more

Food was delicious and service was great . This is the second time we've gone there while visiting San Francisco, if your looking for good Mexican food this is the place. read more

El Buen Comer - Chilaquiles Verdes or Rojos (PF) Chorizo con Huevo (PF) - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Tried this wonderful spot for dinner last night and was very impressed. Food was excellent. Maybe best carnitas in SF. Chicken tingas were also outstanding. In general, food was wonderful and authentic. Staff were top notch and attentive and margaritas were excellent also. I will be back. read more

Cam here on a Saturday evening with friends for dinner and was able to be seated right away even with our party of 6. I got the Mole con Pollo, and it was good! Definitely on the sweeter side, great flavor and tender chicken. The servers were very kind and good at getting food out quickly. Would come back again to try their mole verde as well! read more

El Buen Comer - Mole con Pollo - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Their Chicken Enchiladas de Mole were absolutely incredible; my partner said that they were the best enchiladas he's ever had, and he is usually not the biggest fan of mole sauce. I agree; the chicken and cheese enchiladas simmered in the mole sauce really hit the spot and satisfied my appetite. I cannot wait to be back for more! The restaurant itself was large and spacious, with great service and beautiful decor. I look forward to returning. read more

El Buen Comer - Enchiladas de Mole - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I heard they won an award for their mole. They should keep winning awards! I had what is apparently the second favorite item on the menu: enchilada mole (with chicken). Hands down the best mole I have ever had. Very rich, creamy. Deep flavor. And, maybe best of all, I could taste re chocolate accents. Fantastic! I can't wait to go again. (One small detraction: bands visited twice and played so loud it was hard to have a conversation during the music). read more

I can see why this restaurant has been getting such high marks. It would have been a 5-stars from me- we ate here on a Wednesday night around 5:30pm. We were seated super fast, and the servers were quick to tend to our water, welcome us, and were ready to take our order whenever we were. Since we were the only ones in there, it was expected but that doesn't always mean you get attentive service, so we checked that box. The food was mixed. My wife and I both ordered their mole dishes, one green and one red. The green mole was delicious. The sauce was creamy, tasty, delivered good amount of freshness, salt and acidity and was really nice to eat along with the rice and beans. The rice and beans were typical. The pork in my mole that was tender was amazing but half the pork was as hard and dry as a rock. It kind of made me wonder if the pork was fresh. The cut was likely chunked pork butt, so it could have been that it was undercooked and didn't have enough time to tenderize yet? Not sure. Anyways, the red mole, this is supposed to be their pride and joy! Well, it was kind of weird. It didn't have the earthy, nutty and warm flavors I was expected. It's difficult to place what flavors I did have since nothing particularly stood out other than the fact that I felt it was more fruity than I'd expect. I liked it, the chicken was really good, tender, well cooked, but the mole was just okay. Not a traditional red mole at all and it didn't blow me away by any means. I did get to try the chile Relleno as well since it was another order at our table, it was super tasty. Don't have much else to say other than I enjoyed the flavor - it's not something I'd order since it doesn't have a protein. Overall, I enjoyed this meal and it's definitely some of the better Mexican I've had (in general, not just in SF) but it's not something I'd drop everything for. I'd wager some of the other dishes are likely very good judging from what I tasted, but their mole dishes are their flagship ones from what I understand and rating them purely on those, I'd give a 4/5. read more

El Buen Comer - Mole con Pollo Chicken simmered in a mole rojo sauce. Served with rice, beans and 2 tortillas - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Situated in the Mission District of SF, El Buen Comer offers delicious and authentic Mexican food. We went on a weekend night and did not have to wait to get seated. The ambiance of the whole place is so lively! We got the mole verde con pollo, rice and tortilla. Pretty sure the tortilla are house-made and they taste very good. The chicken is super juicy and tender and the mole is delicious. read more

El Buen Comer - Puerco en Mole Verde - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The sopa de fideo was soooo delicious with a hint of lime juice! The chicken mole reminded me of my mom's mole. Boneless chicken breast with home made corn tortillas. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because the black beans needed seasoning and the rice was also lacking flavor. This place is delicious and I'm definitely coming back to try the brunch. read more

Food made with love. Tried the chile relleno plate. Chile relleno was cooked to perfection and full of delicious cheese. Most places put one/two pieces of cheese in a chile relleno, but here the whole chile was filled. Their black beans are delicious and the red rice was full of flavor. Also ordered the churros to share because why not, and they were amazing! Will be back. read more

Stopped by for Sunday brunch around 1pm. The restaurant was a bit busy but we were able to get seated immediately. They have a nice selection of cocktails and coffee drinks. The service was good as well. We ordered chips and guacamole + salsa to start. The guac was fresh and I enjoyed the trio of salsas. We also got the tacos dorados and mole con pollo (comes with 2 tortillas). Both of these dishes were delicious. My boyfriend loved the rich flavor of the mole. I ended up putting some guacamole on the tacos to take it up a notch. Plus, the portion size was good and we had leftovers to take home. The restaurant itself was lively and is definitely a nice place to have a boozy brunch with friends. read more

El Buen Comer - Tacos Dorados (potato) - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We happen to see that this restaurant was Michelin recommended so decided to give it a try. Service is good but the food itself is not quite prepared in a manner compared to food I've have in SoCal and Mexico. We got the Mole con Pollo and the Costillas de Puerco en Salsa Verde con Nopales. The red mole was much too sweet. The pork of the Costillas was a bit tough. Drinks-wise, we got the michelada which was quite bland compared to most places. The food isn't bad by any means, but I'm not sure I would be raring to come back. read more

This lively, colorful, comfortable spot was everything I wanted it to be. Crowded when I came in but I had made a reservation so I got seated instantly. I asked the waiter what a good sipping tequila would be and he recommended getting Mezcal instead of tequila. The one he brought me was perfect. So smooth and flavorful and smokey just like a good Mescal should be and certainly packed a delightful wallop. I ordered flautas - on the menu as Tacos Dorados- and the chicken was all white meat, tender, perfect, no bad bits, crispy at the ends- just right. The dipping sauce for them had a nice heat to it and a great flavor. Served with shredded lettuce tomato and avocado. I ate every scrap. Took a little minute for anybody to come check on me or see if I needed anything else and for that extremely minor inconvenience they comped me my mezcal! Shocking. Service is friendly, helpful, and efficient and, in this case, extremely generous. Highly recommend! read more

It's always nice to find a Michelin rated Mexican restaurant. If you are looking for pozole, this place is great. I would come back just for this. But, everything was delicious from the guac and chile de árbol salsa with the chips to the tinga sope and Mexican corn (note: it comes with the juice, but it's not meant to be eaten like a soup). We'll be back for sure! read more

Great place with colorful decor, fun ambiance, really amazing service, and delicious food and drinks. We appreciated all the size options for each dish. And we loved the pozole, puerco en mole verde, chicken tacos dorados, guacamole and chips, guava agua fresca, and coconut flan - which they surprised us with on the house as a birthday treat for our 17-yr-old! read more

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Sometimes, you just have a feeling about a place. I can still vividly recall my very first time here, despite it being so long ago -- I felt it in my bones that I was in for something special. I had been struggling through a particularly tough period of my life, and desperately needed someplace warm, comforting, and homey to ease my thoughts and soothe the soul. Enter El Buen Comer, whose humble roots can be traced back to chef-owner Isabel Caudillo's own home kitchen in the Tenderloin more than two decades ago. I remember every last detail of everything I ordered that day. I opened with the sope de rajas con crema -- wonderfully smooth, rich, creamy, with a little hint of smokiness from the poblanos. So good. I took one bite and immediately wished I'd ordered another. Next came the Sope de Tinga -- smoky, just the right amount of heat, and a beautiful tempered sweetness from the onions. Perfectly composed. The Sope de Papas con Chorizo was interesting; the chorizo was more subtle and meaty, rather than having its usual bright, hot, sharp, in-your-face character... and honestly, I kind of liked it like that, because it let the flavor from the masa and beans shine through. The potatoes were cooked just right; soft, but not soggy, giving a well-balanced bite texture-wise. I'll say that I wished there were more chorizo (kind of potato-heavy), but this was excellent nonetheless. All three sopes shared a robust, toasty corn masa base, a nice juxtaposition against the soft black bean paste on top. A complete, balanced, well-rounded bite each and every time. Moving on -- the Mole con Pollo was astonishing. The mole rojo was sweet, deep, nutty, and earthy, displaying a wonderfully complex blend of spices and hints of several different types of chiles... and yes, a deft touch of chocolate, but not in such a forward fashion as many assume when they hear the word "mole". The chicken itself was tender and juicy. I simply could. not. stop. eating. I sometimes like to say that a good measure of whether a food is truly "great" and deserves a spot on my all-time list is if I have a hard time putting down the utensils; I tend to be somewhat careful with my caloric intake unless I am truly impressed. Well, this one never even made it out of the car with me. Do what you will with that information. Riquísimo. Every bit as impressive: the Puerco en Mole Verde. The mole had a wonderful richness; its prominent pipián nuttiness paired well with the flavor profile and spice of the chile verde and the distinct acidity from the tomatillos. Bold and herbaceous, I find myself loving this one more and more every time I get it. As an added bonus -- the tortillas de mano they serve here are incredible, and are quite possibly my favorite corn tortillas I've ever had. They are supple, yet on the thicker, denser side; the texture has a little bit of "bite," like al dente but for tortillas instead of pasta. And, of course, a wonderful full-bodied corn flavor. El Buen Comer has risen from beloved neighborhood favorite to San Francisco comfort food royalty, and for good reason. The Caudillos are kind, humble, and have put their hearts and souls into feeding the community they serve; they have more than earned every bit of the success that has come their way. Are things a bit pricey? Sure -- but I'll gladly spend on quality, heartfelt work without a second thought. Simple and soulful. Comforting and straight from the heart. May this place continue to warm hearts, just as it did mine when I needed it most. read more

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Love the pozole here however, for some reason the heavy set guy had an attitude because I noticed the $3 pico de gallo charge. Wasn't even complaining about it, just audibly noting it & bro told me " it's like that everywhere in San Francisco, don't like it? Make it yourself ". Would recommend ordering this place through doordash to avoid any odd behavior. read more

Outstanding Mexican spot! These were great: Huarache 2 tacos -Tinga and rajas Huevos rancheros read more

El Buen Comer - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Excellent chilaquiles verdes! Will definitely be coming back. The food is authentic, flavorful, fresh, and even feels fairly healthy. Looking forward to trying more dishes. Hansel was friendly and helpful and made me an absolutely phenomenal oat milk latte. It was so good I'd come here just for the coffee! But the food was really excellent. Super excited to try the Mole. Ambiance, like the food, is 100% authentic. Felt like we'd been transported back to Mexico. read more

El Buen Comer - Excellent coffee at El Buen Comer - I got a light sweet iced oat milk caramel latte - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The first time I tried El Buen Comer, it was during Covid. I ordered tacos and they were so cold and unappetizing that I did not think of coming back. However, my boyfriend convinced me to give it another try and I'm glad I did. We decided to head over for an early dinner with our baby. She's one year old now and loves trying new foods, like her parents. She especially loved the acoustics in the place, large ceilings made her little baby voice bounce off the walls, but no one seemed to mind. My guy ordered a huarache with huitlacoche and carnitas and a fish taco. I ordered the chicken tinga and shrimp taco and chicken mole tamale to share with the baby. Each plate came with a different salsa, which I loved. The salsas were delicious. The food was delicious and the service was great. I am really glad I gave them another chance, I would have been missing out. read more

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I love el buen comer!! Delicious every time, with authentic, vibrant flavor. I love the enchiladas- both the red and green salsa are delicious. The black beans are so comforting. My favorite takeout meal! (The restaurant is cozy and cute.) read more

El Buen Comer - Green chicken enchiladas with fried eggs - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I admire the authenticity of the food made here- there is no hiding uncommon ingredients, or pandering to mild-eaters who can't handle the extra spice. Our favorite- the chilaquiles- best ones I've had in the area. The café de olla is a winner too, and if you are looking for something healthier, I think they have fresh juice as well. The décor and ambiance does take you back to what'd you find in any street in Mexico city, which just helps to completely submerge you into the eating experience. read more

came 1:30 pm on a Saturday and the restaurant was packed a gem in the mission area for authentic mexican food!! my server recommended me the pozole verde first time having it. such a comforting dish that was both tangy and citrusy. chicken was really tender as well and enjoyed the tortilla chips/fresh accompaniments of lettuce, radish, onions that were served with it. read more

El Buen Comer - pozole verde - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Summary: Tasty, pricier Mexican, with some portioning quirks Details: * Pozole was the standout dish of the meal, with the chicken mole tamale and pork mole verde both being tasting as well, though the latter would have benefited from either less salted meat, or more rice to balance out the flavors * Several other reviewers have mentioned this, but the portions (and proportions) of food felt a little off, with the mole entree coming off as less filling than the soup appetizer, and the meat to rice ratio in the mole feeling off as well * Several reviews have commented on pricing, and I will admit that the prices here do feel a bit high for the amount of food you get: not so much as in high for Mexican (which is a different discussion entirely), but rather, as in high for the area Accessibility: Can't comment on accessibility inside, but they have outdoor seating which is fairly accessible. More potentially problematic is that the restaurant is located further up/down a steeper incline. read more

El Buen Comer - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California