Finally made it to Gallardos, and wow, my favorite place this year so far. We were there on a Saturday, and apparently they do lamb birria only on weekends. Easy sell with all the happy families around us tearing into quesabirria taccos! Lamb birria plate was perfect, lots of smoky juicy meat falling off small bones, perfect for wrapping in a warm tortilla and dunking in the consomé (definitely take a sip of this on its own). The aguas frescas of the day were jamaica (hibiscus) and cucumber. Warm day, so perfect for two big glasses of the latter, and not too sweet, just a floral thirst quencher. We also got a combo plate with an enchilada and taco, both with chicken. There's a demi-lake of excellent cheesy pinto refried beans, just a lot of food! I'm coming back for that birria, but the service is also warm and makes clear what a fixture they are in the neighborhood, many people being greeted as regulars. Outside patio is lovely, but check out those hats on the portraits in the inside dining room! read more

Gallardos is a smaller restaurant that makes efficient use of their space. Their outside area gives a nice reprieve from the wind, too. I have gotten takeout from Gallardos a number of times, and often get a Barbacoa Super Burrito, but I hadn't had the Chorizo before, and I hadn't gotten one to eat there. I do wish I'd known ahead of time that when you eat there, they put the guacamole and sour cream on top of the burrito instead of inside it. The meat, rice, and beans tasted dry inside the burrito with everything else outside the burrito. The chorizo also had no spice to it. I was hoping for at least a little bit, but it was very mild and not super flavorful. I feel like I have had ups and downs on meals there; the consistency isn't great. It's very much hit or miss, but they do always give a good amount of food and I am always very full when I leave. read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Chorizo Super Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Owned by a good family, come and try their food. And if they don't have it on the menu, they can make it. JR gave amazing service and hospitality. And they even hosted a live singer when I was there, great ambience to get your day/weekend started. Saludos, enjoy read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Menudo! Classic Mexican weekend dish to cure and to revive the soul - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ok this has got to be one of the best tasting Mexican spots in sf and the mission! Yes I said it. Their salsa is on point with a slight garlic hint and their burritos are mouth watering. Service is friendly and super casual vibe. Note that it is cash only, but they have an atm on site. read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Super burrito w carne asada yum! - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best pozole I've ever had. So fresh. Broth has depth of flavor; a lot of pork, fresh veggies; crisp tortillas; sour cream. Super nice staff. Clean. read more

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Gallardo's Mexican Restaurant has been a family staple for us, and it never disappoints. No matter what you order, the food is always fresh and delicious. My personal favorite is the braised beef with consume which is birria horneada is absolutely incredible, especially paired with the fresh corn tortillas made to order. Every visit is consistently a great experience. You won't be disappointed! Get there early or else you'll have to wait. read more

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CASH ONLY!!!! (but they do have an ATM in the back). A cozy establishment with friendly staff and very quick service! Though their menu had ample choice, I opted for the steak quesadilla ($10.50), a baby pozole ($8), and my friend got a chicken and a pork taco (each $6.50). Chips and salsa are complimentary as well! But beware, unless you eat fire for breakfast, the salsa is SPICY!!!! The entree dishes were delicious, super filling, and very generous with the meat portioning!! The guacamole was homemade, and the pozole was light yet flavorful. I will be back! read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - beef quesadilla baby pozole chicken taco - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Easily one of my favourite breakfast spots for Mexican food in the city! its hard to find a delicious Chile verde that compares to what ive had in Texas and SoCal but this place does the job so well. it was super busy on Saturday when I went, id recommend any other morning during the week. its a no nonsense Mexican restaurant so you dont get a bunch of frill or decor but what they do have is good cooks read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I love this place I've been coming here since I was a kid. I finally went back to this place today. I sat outside in their patio area. I mainly came for their Birria since it's made the most traditional to the Birria in Mexico. They did not disappoint. It comes with consomé (broth) , onions cilantro and lime, and homemade tortillas. My chilaquiles were yummy but the plate was warm and not hot like it was sitting on the window for a bit. I also ordered orange juice and I was expecting fresh orange juice and it wasn't. But service was wonderful staff is very nice. To me it's like eating at my family's house. Also PSA; CASH ONLY. read more

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Open early for breakfast but they have the entire menu which was a nice surprise! Ordered the veggie burrito. They ran out of black beans so did pinto beans. The real highlight was the salsa - tasted really fresh and had a strong kick. Fried got a huge dish of saucy eggs. read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

It was just so lovely to eat in a restaurant, I've been doing taquerías to go, snarfing a burrito hunched over in my car like a raccoon in a dumpster. Gallardos has extensive outdoor seating, there are about as many tables outside as in, which was a big plus to me. Excellent service in a bustling brunchtime atmosphere. Fast, courteous, thorough, and bilingual. The Vampiro fresh juice is fresh and rich with vegetables -- such a healthy option. Chilaquiles are as good as everyone says. I had my eggs ever easy, they were happy to oblige. One thing I do when eating good Mexican is order an extra burrito and take it home for another day, here I got chile verde and the seasoning was on point. I also want to highlight their homemade salsa, it's just the right amount of heat, and I couldn't tell all the ingredients, maybe a touch of garlic and some herbs -- oregano maybe? So tasty. Note; They are CASH ONLY There's only one restroom, unisex, expect a wait. read more

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Such a great menu, kitchen, service. Love this gem. Makes me swear off taquerias for this much better experience. read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

First time there today. Easily one of the best Mexican meals I have had in 29 years in SF and ever. The reason? Autentico. Everything they do is fresh and packed with flavor. I asked what was popular and she said carnitas so I went with that. It came out quickly. I was surprised upon my initial inspection of the dish how it didn't appear to be greasy or fatty which most carnitas are. That assessment stood up; I did not get one mouthful of fat the entire meal, which I am very particular about for some reason (a little is ok but a mouthful is disgusting). It is all trimmed from the pork here and it's seasoned and cooked to perfection. Before that I enjoyed my chips and salsa. I asked if they have salsa verde before I tried the house roja. After tasting the house salsa I knew I'd be content with that. Red salsa is usually bland and overly watery. Not this one. I cannot believe the heat level on this - it's mild habanero hot. I loved it but can't believe the masses can enjoy it at that heat level. With my carnitas came a bowl of the salsa verde stew. She must have thought that's what I meant but I was thrilled to have it. The flavor profile of that green chili is perfect. The bitterness of the tomatillos marries into the saltiness of the pork perfectly. I scooped spoonfulls of that over my carnitas in my self made tacos I was making with the fresh tortillas and let me tell you - that's about as good as it gets, especially with the fresh sliced jalapenos, cilantros and onion. The owner Juan stopped by which a huge smile and welcomed me, chatted me up for a bit and wanted to know if I liked it. Such a nice touch. I can see why this would be a family and fan favorite in the Mission. It's solidly on my list of top places now and I am looking forward to my next visit. Did I mention the menu is huge? Huge! This place is IT!! read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - View from the inside. Mariachi band had just left. - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Found this spot on Yelp while looking for menudo and pozole on a Sunday morning. Both soups hit the spot! Big portions. Come early as this place stays packed. There's indoor and outdoor seating. read more

So I was taken here by a coworker ,, never even heard of the place prior . The Good , Food was excellent, everything was fresh , salsa was hot but had a good flavor , the burrito was packed with meat . The breakfast plate was also fantastic, came with home made corn tortillas. Service was fast and friendly, always smiling and made us feel welcome . The Bad , only thing that was not so great was the chips were stale , but that's an easy fix . If I'm in the area I will definitely give them a visit . read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Chile Verde Super Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Still good the breakfast. I really recommend the chilaqules and machaca . The burritos are pretty good

Found out about this place from a friend recommendation and writing this review to inspire you to check it out! Just be aware that it is cash only. The ambiance feels like you're in a cozy restaurant in Mexico. Ordered the chilaquiles and was thoroughly impressed. The right amount of spice and flavor, the chips were perfectly covered in sauce, and not soggy. It came with rice and beans, which were also fantastic. It can definitely get busy, but the service is still friendly and caring. Will definitely be coming back again (and again)! read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you you are craving a homemade meal come to this place. Everything taste so fresh as if your abuelita made it for you. I ordered the chilaquiles and they did not disappoint. Every bite was filled with so much flavor and the sauce is divine. You also get a side of beans and rice which are delicious as well. My partner ordered the noplas con huevos. They came with rice and beans as well as a side of freshly made corn tortillas. He ate the whole dish and could t be happier. They have a lot of outdoor seating and a beautiful patio to enjoy your food. They also have a ton of seating inside as well. Highly recommend this place if you are on the area. read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We dropped in for desayuno and it was very good. They even have Machaca: thinly sliced dried beef with scrambled eggs; a side of creamy refried beans and fluffy spanish rice. My coffee was quality good too. My friend had the huevos rancheros and said it was screaming good! and they are from San Jose. Customer service: very good. Parking: good to tight. read more

The most mid Mexican place in my opinion. FOOD We got the simple asada tacos. The flavor of the meat was okay. They seasoned it on the weaker side. But they give so much meat for each taco. SERVICE The service is pretty okay for the restaurant style. It's a very mom and pop type of shop and it is what you get. You won't be seeing constant check ins or water fill ups, but it's decent enough to get the job done read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of my all time favorite Mexican joints to hit up when I'm craving. They have the VERY BEST chilaquiles and birria soup (birria only on weekends) but definitely worth the trek for us to go 30 minutes across town and search for parking for another 20 to satisfy our cravings. The staff there is very nice and friendly and the minute the food touches your mouth you feel like you're home. Goooo! read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Chilaquiles! - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been eating here for many years. They food comes out fast and the portions are huge. Family business, so you know that the recipes are legit. Home made tortillas! read more

The amount of food you get for the price is amazing. The complimentary chips and salsa are perfect somehow!! And they also brought some warm tortillas for the table. Amazing. Very cute ambiance as well. I think it's cash only (but not sure); there's an ATM inside. read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Mojarra Diablo (fried fish) - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I was working in the area and fortunately my team was working right at the kitchen door where the smell of deliciousness flow thru the air almost luring you in... luring me in. I ordered the carne asada burrito Togo and it came with some chips with salsa. Let me tell you... BEST CARNE ASADR BURRITO IVE HAD EVER!! The sauce is bomb as hell too!! Super flavorful, acidic, smoky sauce with a kick. I essentially drank it with my burrito. read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Carne asada burrito - BEST BURRITO EVERRRR!! - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The Pozole did not taste authentic at all it didnt taste how I expected it to taste lol and it was served to me warm on bottom and kind of cold on top.. it was not even Hot. I like my pozole steamy It tasted like it was just heated up in the microwave and probably a day old. Also the service is bad. My food and drink came out at the same time and not one time the server came to the table to check on me to see if i need anything. read more

Came here for lunch on a sunny Friday and took advantage of the outdoor seating, which is there is a lot of. They were busy and it appeared only one server was working, so service was a little slow; we received water, silverware, and chips & salsa quite a while after being seated. It also took a while to put in our order. However, the server was very friendly and the food was really good. Based on other reviews I ordered the chilaquiles and was not disappointed. My husband got the #4 crispy taco and enchilada meal, which he really enjoyed as well. The servings are quite generous so we had leftovers. Prices are very reasonable given the amount of food received. Recommend for a tasty Mexican meal. Note it is a cash only establishment. read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Major props for being so authentic. We were the only non speaking Spanish people there. Very fresh ingredients and food. Flavor isn't our style though. Our beef enchiladas were a bit dry. The quessabirria was a mixture of lamb and beef. So if you don't like gamey foods, you won't like this. I like gamey meats, but this wasn't seasoned enough, and the broth is very salty. I felt the birria needed more flavor. And for almost $9 for ONE side entree birria, it's not worth it. The cripsy taco was okay, nothing to write home about. My friends combo #3 beef enchiladas were a bit burned. Like they had been sitting under the oven too long. My enchilada plate wasn't burnt, but the asada was also dry, the cheese was burnt, and the beans weren't even worth eating. The rice was good though. 3 stars for solid average. This is a cash only place. read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food is very tasty, and the quantity of food for your money is great! The Service is very fast. On Sunday, it gets very crowded, but the waiters do the best they can. The Ambience is fine with the Latin Music. Love all the black and white Portraits of the Classic Mexican Actors and Singers on the walls. read more

The best chilaquiles I've ever had! And I've had a lot....... Yelp wants this review to be longer but it's just darn good food and that's all I have to say! read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Restaurant interior - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good prices. Decent food. Make it a super burrito for $1 extra. I wish they had more vegetarian options. The staff were very busy so don't have a lot of time. Cash only. Good location with easy street parking when we were there. read more

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A decent and cheap Mexican place - the food is really simple but also I wasn't that pleased with my dish. Good: - The prices are great - about $11 for an entree and it feels like you get a really good deal - Portion sizes are huge Bad: - There were flies around and it felt a little more messy - Hard to get the attention of servers and the service was slow - The enchiladas were a little bland Overall wouldn't come back but this place felt authentic and that it was a local business. read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

It was so so good!! I cannot express enough how impressed I was as someone who's ordered this at various places. The chicken was perfectly shredded and very juicy and it had the perfect amount of sauce. The beans and rice were delicious as well. The only thing I'd change would be the salad being on top of the enchiladas, I'd prefer on the side personally but it was still really good and refreshing. read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Enchiladas Verdes Plate - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best Mexican owner Juan is the sweetest, kindness person. Great family atmosphere and wonderful service. Love the place. The best Chile ever!!!!!!!! read more

Delicious food (chicken soup is phenomenal!), excellent service, wide variety of Mexican and Salvadorian cuisine. Cash only though.

My colleagues and I have been going to Gallardo's for lunch for more than 25 years. The people are wonderful, the food is amazing, and Juan is a welcoming host. They are like family. Here's to 25 more years! read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Machaca con huevos. - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Homemade tortillas, best chilie verde, best mexican breakfast. Must try. No need to say more.

I rarely leave bad reviews, but this one needs to be a warning for future customers. I came here with my family on a Saturday night. It wasn't busy at all--only two groups were dining--yet our waitress was rude from the start. It was freezing outside, and she insisted on seating us at the table right next to the open door. When I asked to move to one of the many empty tables inside, she refused and said she would "keep the door closed," which didn't happen. After about 10 minutes, another waitress finally let us move. Service was terrible. She took our order, dropped the food, and disappeared until I finally had to flag her down for the check. Then she told us it was cash only, even though none of us had cash or debit cards. A customer before us was allowed to pay via Zelle, but she initially refused when I asked. Only after I questioned it did she say, "Fine, just this once," and then oddly asked me to show proof of payment when we left--even though she never asked the previous customer to do the same. The Zelle payment went directly to the owner, who was seated next to us, and he had to confirm that I paid. He was polite to us. I've never felt so unwanted at a restaurant. I was in town visiting home for the holidays, and this experience was super disappointing for me and my family. Customer service: 0/5 Food: 3/5 (decent, but there are far better Mexican restaurants in SF) read more

Customer service was nice. I tried the Camarones Al Jalisco or Guadalajara. They were very tasty, not so spicy. Best rice and refried beans honestly paired with their home made tortillas I can't tell how much I love their home made chunky salsa cause I almost ate it all but I survived the heat. I wished they serve ceviche. read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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came for the pozole and it smackeddd. cash only but they have an ATM at the back. Classic mexican restaurant vibes. I would come back again for the pozole but also would like to try other dishes. read more

Gallardos Mexican Restaurant - pozole - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Service was great, food was delicious, and the experience over was amazing. Ambiance was ok because of the construction going on outside. Out of their control and I get that. Mary Sanchez was our server was the best. read more