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    La Oaxaqueña

    4.0 (698 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Salvadoran, Vegan
    Open 11:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Tamale (Puerco)
    Jonathan F.

    We stopped by for a quick bite and I really enjoyed their pastor tacos! Not the best I've had in the Bay Area or Mission, but still really solid. The tamale was a little light on meat and I probably wouldn't get again but tacos were good. Seating is first come, first serve, as most Mexican places are in the area. Quick service and good food, I'd come back.

    Ultima M.

    First time here Came here on the whim during Carnival Menu is amazing and true to the Oaxacan culture hence cricket tacos and authentic Mole The business allowed a solo singer to come in and sing for $$ that was a big plus Inside is kinda small and seating is tight and hard to come by Customer service is nice and friendly Food is fresh Salsa is good Both Roja and Verde Prices are decent Food is made to order

    Single taco and 3 taco plate
    Amelia D.

    In the ranking of Mission Tacquerias, I would say the quality of the food is near the top. The food is a mix of Oaxacan and Salvadoran (papusas, plátanos, etc.) I got plátanos maduros and a súper taco and my friend got 3 tacos and a papusa. This is the only place on Mission St that serves a super taco as if it is actually from Mexico, with charred onions, chopped jalapeño, and avocado. It's an order at the counter, sit down spot, and it typically takes 10-15 minutes to get the food. There's a good amount of seating but at 9pm on a Thursday is was full and we had to wait a few minutes for a table to turnover. At night, it's on a section of Mission St that can get a little rowdy, but it's right near BART.

    Mauricio E.

    Stopped by for a late dinner. The surrounding area is not great and the ambience of the restaurant itself is nothing special. When we walked in we were pointed to a table but nobody came. We then realized that it was an order at the counter type of place, no big deal but would have been nice to know when being seated. I ordered a super burrito with pastor. The burrito was finished on the grill which is gave it a nice crunch on the outside. Overall, not very flavorful, smaller than most burritos, and fairly light on the meat. The chips were also stale, we didnt even eat them. I was hoping for better for a $14 burrito.

    Shu T.

    To be clear, I think the rating inflation makes 3 star to mean mid, or bad. But that's not the place. It's good a food. I've got the Oaxaca mole chicken and sauce was sweet and solid, the chicken itself was pretty good. They give you plenty of tacos on the side to wrap. The rest of the bean, rice, etc was a typical of what you get in a plate like this. It was good, not exceptional, all this for like $28 after tax and tip was much, even for SF. The service was ok and the inside ambiance? was good but not much to note. I tried the mole since the restaurant is called Oaxaquena but looking at the reviews, maybe I should've just ordered a simple burrito or tacos. I'll might come back to try them.

    Pupusa combo (ruvuelta) with rice and plantains. Delicious!
    Craig C.

    Visited this spot prior to a show at Chase Center, and it was a great experience! Let's get into it... Ambiance - The ambiance for La Oaxaquena was nothing spectacular, but it can accommodate both small and large groups. Shoutout to them for having a complimentary water dispenser for us water drinkers! It was a cozy place but had good energy. Service - The service is deli style where you go to the counter and order/pay and get an order flag so they can bring your food. Staff was friendly and helpful. No complaints here! Food - They offer Oaxacan, Mexican, and Salvadoran offerings. I was in the mood for a pupusa, and they were great! I got a combo plate with rice and plantains and the rice and plantains were also great! I watched other dishes come out and everything looked very good. 5 star experience on the food for sure! Overall, this was a good atmosphere, good service and people, and great food. Easy 5 star experience for me and I'd gladly come back to try other delicious items!

    Super Burrito
    Emily X.

    Went at midnight on a Sunday and the place was still bustling. The food took a little while to come out, but everything arrived hot and fresh. The carne asada was flavorful and tender. The quesabirria, though, was a bit underwhelming on its own -- not very crispy or cheesy and didn't have much flavor unless dipped in the consommé. The burrito was solid overall. The guacamole was just plain avocado.

    Daniel F.

    Came here off a whim on a late night craving Mexican. Lots of other factors that deter the average person from coming to this place, but man this place did not disappoint. Great service and friendly people. Inside was really clean and the set up is really nice. Ordered a asada super burrito and asada taco. Super burrito: Tortilla was crispy but the burrito was ripped in the middle unfortunately. Asada tacos: Tortilla was very crispy and Meat was seasoned perfectly. The best thing I ordered. Must try in the mission if your in the area.

    Tacos de asada y cabeza.
    Victorya Esmeralda L.

    I tried regular tacos and everything was crispy very fried. Not flavor at all I ate fried carne asada y cabeza meat, needed to remove all the fat from the cabeza taco leaving it almost empty. I was starving and ready to go back to work so I could not take time to complain and wait for a new plate. Meat tacos should not be fried or tortillas unless less you warn it in the menu.

    Ray B.

    This was almost just another typical SF Mission taquería experience - but then that's when I saw the sign that read - "Today's Special: Jerk chicken burrito"!! WHAT? WHAT? WHAT?!! It sounded crazy at first, but when you think about it, it makes perfect sense - not to mention that the concept just works. I would love to return to try their classic burrito, but it's good to know that they have an innovative flare. BB

    Aguas fresca mango lemonade
    Sahithi B.

    I came here with friends after a night out and the food hit. Service was pretty quick, you go up to the counter to order and they bring the food to your table. I got the super quesadilla with chicken and the mango lemonade and both were so good. My friends also tried the lemonade and loved it, they ordered a super burrito and tacos and they loved it too. It was still pretty busy late at night but we were able to get a table and had a great time. Would recommend!

    Super taco
    Mary Bryan O.

    Stopped by for some late night tacos. Honestly this spot exceeded expectations- my friends even ordered from here again a couple days later because they were still thinking about it!

    Christina J.

    My partner took me here : _for the hot chocolate (On the list for best in the city!) Great dishes; _papusa combo: zucchini & squash (AMAZING!) _Tacos:Pastor, Birria, Asada, carnita (OUTSTANDING!) Drinks _hot chocolate _Agua Fresca (mango) Protip; _the hot chocolate here is OUTSTANDING

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    good seasonings on the food!! service and ambiance is great! It's very lively with the music !

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    The food was pretty good! the cashier Bea was really friendly and handled the rush very well! I would definitely come here again

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    Ask the Community - La Oaxaqueña

    Do you sell the Oaxaca cheese itself?

    You would have to go to many of the markets on Mission for that. This is a restaurant.

    Did they change their hours? I was by on a Thursday a little after 2pm and they were closed.

    Is the food halal?

    They have pork dishes on the menu, so I would be very surprised if their non-pork were halal. Best I can suggest is a Latinx place that has a lot of vegan dishes, Sun Rise on 24th (which I like a lot, although they do also have dishes with pork if… 

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    Panchita's Pupuseria & Restaurant - Mushroom and Garlic and Sausage Papusas Plate

    Panchita's Pupuseria & Restaurant

    4.0(1.1k reviews)
    0.2 miMission
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    I don't think I've really really really liked a pupuseria in the last 5 years as much as I like…read morethis place. Service is friendly. Happy Hour specials from 3pm to something something, I forgot the time, but basically it's $4 something for their amazing pupusas and $3 and some change for their agua frescas. Their horchata is 10/10. I catch myself ordering a carrier full so I can store it in my refrigerator at home. It's just the right amount of crazy to cinnamon and tastes homemade and not super sweet. Their mango agua fresca is like a 12. Next level amazing. I bought one and walked halfway down the street and turned back to buy another one. Their passionfruit is my least favorite. Their pupusas are handmade and taste amazing. Vegetarian or not, I've liked them all. I feel that they heat up well (I buy a bunch so when I'm at home and lazy I have food to eat), or if you eat them there they are fresh. What more can you ask for? Eat here and experience what the Mission has to offer!

    This place is really popular at night after people are done with the clubs/bars in the surrounding…read morearea. Seats can be hard to find when it gets packed at these late hours. Really good 2am snack but otherwise kind of average. I got the pork and cheese papusa and it was mostly just cheese. The main flavor is salt and cheese but at least their sauce fits well it, so I ended up dousing the papusa in sauce. They don't seem to be too organized with keeping track of the orders in the kitchen. They originally only gave 2 papusas when we had 3 with our order. They did honor that but it may be good to get a receipt.

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    Balompie Cafe No 3 - Popusas

    Balompie Cafe No 3

    4.1(512 reviews)
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    Fire, fire, fire..these pupusas are the best! No wonder they have 3 spots! The parking was easy and…read moreservice was quick on a Saturday morning. The decorations are sooo salvadorean..its a must try for me!

    Here's a cIf I'm being honest, the only thing on their menu that lives up to any of the hype is the…read morepupusas. Everything else falls pretty flat. Even then, the pupusas are hit or miss. I'd give them about a 3.5 out of 5. On a good day, they come out with that perfect golden-brown finish. On a bad day, they look and taste undercooked to the point where I've had to throw them back on the stove at home just to make them edible. The ambiance doesn't do much to help. It's your typical Mission-style Latin restaurant, kind of sticky and worn-in, but in a way where you can't quite tell if it's part of the aesthetic or just a lack of upkeep. Now, let's get into why this leans closer to a one-star experience. The staff consistently come off like they'd rather be anywhere else. They don't smile and often come across as rude. Timing is basically a suggestion here. If you place a takeout order, plan well ahead, at least 45 to 60 minutes before pickup. Every single time I've called, I've been told 25 to 30 minutes, only to arrive and wait another 15 to 20 minutes. Without fail. And in a neighborhood where parking is already a headache, with limited meters and tight timing, you'll feel that delay. Your patience will absolutely be tested. Don't say I didn't warn you. Update: Today's order included a hit inside the cheese mixture of the Pupusas. Disgusting.

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