Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Overall 10/10 I found out a close family member died while waiting for my food. The torta definitely helped and was very good. Staff was very nice read more

The owner welcomes guests from the kitchen. The entire place feels like stepping into a 1950s diner in the best possible way. Old-school interior, vintage lighting and longtime neighborhood energy. The team recommended (vegetarian) torta with Oaxaca cheese and smoky peppers. The sandwich itself was a 10/10 - grilled to perfection with smoky heat and cheese had crispy browned spots that I ate first. They don't need another review - their food speaks for itself yet I felt obligated to write it. read more

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I went to that La Torta Gorda for breakfast and it did not disappoint! Probably one of the best huevos rancheros I have ever had. The eggs and Mexican sauce were spot on and the rice was delicious. The service is great the waitress was an older sweet Latina that catered to our needs and the coffee refills were on point! My cup was never empty! They are known for their tortas but I was in the mood for breakfast and now I cannot wait to go back to try the rest of the menu. The ambience has a diner feel to it with beautiful Mexican art work and pictures. I felt like I was in a diner in Mexico. It's a mission district gem read more

La Torta Gorda - Huevos rancheros OMG so good! You will need a lot of napkins - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

La Torta Gorda has many accolades. Having been featured on Netflix, Travel Channel, Food Network, and on the Michelin Guide, I expected a lot from the tortas here. I visited for the first time yesterday and I was not disappointed. I met the owner Armando, watched the staff hard at work preparing all the wonderful food including the Mega Cubana that I ordered. Inside they have about a dozen tables but for some quiet and a peaceful atmosphere, there is a backyard outside dining area with beautiful plants and lighting throughout. But how was the torta? This was one of, if not the best torta I've ever had. All the ingredients were good quality. Perfect portions of each meat and other ingredients. Bread was fresh and soft, held all the cross section well. Truly lived up to the hype as one of the best sandwiches in America. Can't wait to come back for another Mega Cubana! read more

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A very homely and cosy location to sit down and munch on a torta. The al pastor was a suitable amount of tender and fatty, while the added jalapeños added the necessary kick. The bread was soft! Service was very friendly and the vibes were good read more

La Torta Gorda - Al Pastor Torta - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Aracely was our waitress, very nice lady, great customer service! Theres seating indoors and outdoor. The food was delicious and the prices compatible to others in the area, I had a Cemita de milanesa it was delicious, we also ordered smoothies, quesadillas (blue corn) and chicharrón en salsa verde, there's parking right outside, make sure to pay the meter tho! Everything was fresh and tasty! Second time here , I came once years ago & the quality still as good as I remember. read more

La Torta Gorda - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

First off, I would like to acknowledge the fact that I found out about this traditional Mexican restaurant watching Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil"! It's an older established restaurant located in the Mission area of San Francisco. It has seating inside as well as a patio area. We came here for brunch and ordered firstly, a Cubana torta! How can you not order a torta when the restaurant name has torta in it! That very tasty torta was loaded and we ordered a junior size and that alone was huge! They offer the regular size too and you can only imagine! Also, we ordered the Huevos Rancheros and Huevos con Mole and everything we ordered was delicious! The homemade tortillas added to the deliciousness! The Aguas Fresca's for the day were Cantaloupe and Cucumber Lime with chia seeds, they nailed it and so refreshing! Customer Service was excellent and pricing was reasonable for the amount of food we ordered. This place is a must try, not a particularly fancy place but the food and service will win you over!!! read more

La Torta Gorda - Huevos Con Mole' - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wow. La Torta Gorda is definetly a must try if you are in SF. I had the 29. Huaraches with a Licuado de Chocolate. It. Was. So. Good. I went during lunch hour and they were very busy but the food was so worth it. It has some seating inside with a back patio area. Overall busy, but it the best way possible. Staff was friendly! read more

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My wife and I drove up to the city just to try La Torta Gorda. Honestly it was the Best torta I've ever had. I got the Cubano and my wife got the asada torta. We will definitely be returning. I highly recommend La Torta Gordo read more

Came in on a chilly day. was excited to see it wasn't super crowded. we came in after an hour or two of shopping around the mission and wanted to try this torta spot i've seen, but never tried, for years. can't remember which one we had, but it was like the famous sandwich. just get it. incredible combo of flavors, super tasty and warm and comfortable. i love me a torta and it was unreal. service and ambiance is awesome, servers are fast and polite. great spot read more

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Sundays are usually a little bit busier, but the wait to be seated and to order was not long at all. The staff is super friendly. There is indoor and patio seating which is nice for a warmer day. The restaurant is food from Puebla but there's also breakfast options like pancakes. I had a torta de carne asada and made adjustments with no problem. My friends had the tortas Cubanas and they looked delicious. We all got the orange juice and it was freshly squeezed and tasted perfect. Their menu also has platters and various other entrees. read more

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While coming back to the mission on 24th St. every single time Torta Gorda never fails me. I took my boyfriend and his brother to this place to check it out and it was totally authentic. When we arrived everything from the customer service to the food was amazing. Everybody greeted us and was smiling. They made everything fresh. You can see them cooking the food. We were so excited to try our food even though this wasn't my first time I was excited for everybody else to try. And myself to have one for the first time in three years. When we received our food, it looked so perfectly fresh and put together. Once we took that bite into the food, we knew it was amazing. It was crunchy soft and a burst of flavors. This place will fulfill you when it comes to authentic Hispanic food in the mission district. It is a gem that you have to check out the mission district in San Francisco 24th St. I will always come back to this establishment and I'm very grateful for real authentic tortas . read more

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I stick with regular grilled chicken torta and I like it much better. Sometimes simplicity is key.

A Mexican food restaurant in the heart of Mission District SF. We ordered and enjoyed a carne asada torta which included meat, refried beans, onions, queso fresco, avocado, mayonnaise, and jalapeños. While the food was enjoyable, the service was not. The middle aged cashier was unkind and appeared annoyed by any questions we asked. For the bad service alone, I'd try another restaurant in the area before returning to La Torta Gorda. read more

La Torta Gorda - Outside signage - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Visited on a Saturday during the day of the dead festivities around 7:30pm with a friend, restaurant was pretty busy with a line of about 4-5 other guest waiting to order. Took a few minutes to place the order and about 10 -15min for them to prep the sandwich. Food: Pierna Enchilada Torta - torta had a good ratio of bread to filling, sandwich was toasted and filled with shredded pork in a red salsa, avocado, cheese, beans, onions and pickles jalapeno, really flavorful, all the ingredients really complimented one another, the red and green salsa on the table were delicious and added a bit more spiciness Service was fine, it was quite busy so person taking orders was multitasking so took a while before I could actually put my order in, totally understandable given the business. Overall really enjoyed the torta here, they were flavorful and a great combination of textures. If you're looking for something beyond a typical taqueria would recommend giving this spot a try. read more

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At its core, Yelp exists to shine a spotlight on places like La Torta Gorda. These are the authentic neighborhood gems--unassuming from the outside, a simple doorway to the uninitiated, and punching way above its weight in both the quality of the execution and the passion of their craft. I recently tried their fall special "Chiles en Nogada," and I think it may be one of my favorite dishes I've ever tried in all of San Francisco. I say this with no exaggeration--this dish sings. It's a traditional Mexican staple that consists of poblano chiles stuffed with picadillo ground beef, and covered in a creamy walnut sauce with hints of pomegranate seeds sprinkled throughout. Everything works together like a symphony. The sauce is perfectly whipped, just thick enough to leave you feeling full without being overly decadent. The fruitiness of the pomegranate just sweet enough to cut the acidity of the beef. The texture of the chiles, cooked just enough to maintain their bite, complement the tenderness of the beef. And it's all served with freshly toasted bread to mop up everything left behind. It will set you back ~$28 as of 2024, and they only make it in Sept & Oct, but believe me when I tell you this is the dish you'll be dreaming about for years to come. This small neighborhood Mexican eatery continues to shine, and remains a standout in the culinary haven of SF. Come give La Torta Gorda a try...you'll leave yearning to come back. read more

La Torta Gorda - Chiles en Nogada. Special only served in Sept & Oct. Perfection. Poblano Chiles stuffed w/ beef & covered in creamy walnut sauce. $28. - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Awesome local spot with a patio in the back. Had this delicious Jr. size Enchilada Torta, Cucumber Lime Chia Seed Fresca, Chips & Salsa + their side of sauces for $24. The Torta was the show- slow cooked tender meat dripping in enchilada sauce, layers of bean avocado cheese, in between grilled toasted bread. The service is awesome, sweet employees! read more

La Torta Gorda - 12. Pierna Enchilada Torta - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The torta was flavorful and had so much depth to it! I really liked the fresh avocados paired with the pork. I thought the works/the toppings would be overwhelming (tempted to omit certain things like mayo or the onions), but since it was my first time, i had to try it as is, though i did ask for less jalapenos. The ratio of toppings was perfect and nothing was really competing against another. The bread was pillowy soft on the inside but crispy on the outside. There was a bit too much oil, otherwise super tasty. The complimentary salsas were tasty, the green one is a refreshing spice. It was 11$ for a junior torta which is a good size for one person. They have seasonal aguas (didnt try it but they had cantaloupe and strawberry!). You can find free 1 hr parking in the nearby streets. I saw a lot of people stop in for to-go orders. Not crowded at all for Monday lunch. The vibe was quaint, music wasnt too loud. Lots of wall decorations were focused on their tv appearance. Would come again to try another torta! read more

La Torta Gorda - Mural outside - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Esperaba algo mejor, porque se comer una buena torta .. y esto no lo fue ... tardaron en mi orden ..y lo peor .. que no fue una buena torta.. carne , ingredientes.. y el pecio .. ? ?????no manchen read more

Restaurant featured on "Feed Phil" Netflix's Food: Good (nothing special or spectacular Service: excellent Ambiance: outside searing back patio. Very pleasant. Street parking could be a challenge read more

Colorful torta shop that I always pass by. Glad I got to try it. Service is nice. Lots of options but everything was a bit bland and not particularly memorable. Definitely a hefty meal though! We ordered for takeout but they had a lot of indoor seating and a large patio in the back. read more

La Torta Gorda - 8. Carne Asada Torta (top) 12. Pierna Enchilada Torta (bottom) - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Absolute best torta place in the area. Love the pambazos with the potato and chorizo! read more

La Torta Gorda - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Super welcoming food is amazing every detail and flavors all the way from ham egg peppers sausage bread good environment very welcoming highly recommend it going there if you're hungry empty stomach highly recommended read more

Amazing Poblano style food!!! We hit the mole Poblano and the green chilaquiles, so good!! read more

La Torta Gorda - Green chilaquiles with carne asada and sunny side eggs In the background: mole Poblano with chicken, rice and black beans - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very big portions - the junior sized tortas were more than filling! Their sauces are also very good - we devoured almost half the container of green sauce as a table. The torta itself was good - it wasn't soggy at all, but was juicy and flavorful. We tried two of their agua frescas as well, I think the guava was not my favorite but the cantaloupe one slapped. They have some indoor seating, but also seating outside behind the restaurant surrounded by greenery, which was nice! read more

I've been here a few times now. The first time was during covid when I was pregnant, I remember the first time clearly because I ordered one of the aqua frescas (cucumber limon) and it was the best. They are great for breakfast and lunch. Great breakfast dishes and tortas, even breakfast tortas. I like that they have different dishes than other restaurants in this area, which makes them unique. My boyfriend likes this place for the Chiles En Nogada, which is not served everywhere. It's a poblano chile stuffed with picadillo topped with a walnut-based cream sauce called nogada, pomegranate seeds and parsley or cilantro. I love the tortas and tacos, especially the carne asada torta. I look forward to trying more of them. The only item that I did not enjoy was the Azteca Pollo Soup - it's very basic and didn't have any of the toppings that you usually see besides the cheese. But that's okay - it's just not for me, and there is much more to enjoy here. read more

La Torta Gorda - 38. Azteca con Pollo Especialidad - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Sooo good, easy quick service, tasty and large portions, nice backyard area. Came for a quick lunch and quickly found myself enjoying an amazing Torta, and they have a lot of options with different meats and 2 sizes as well. Honestly you would probably be fine with the smaller size. Delicious and I'll come back! read more

These Mexican sandwiches are just like back home. That's because the family that runs this spot is from el estado de Puebla en Mexico. If you didn't know Puebla is known for its flavorful cuisine. These folks are just like Tio n Tia. Hella loving and welcoming & never forget a face. Despite needing to increase prices, people keep coming back because they make us feel like we are a part of their family. And that's exactly what the patio feels like too. Warm with the sun and lots of plants. One star down bc the last time I went, that beautiful patio experience was less than bc of the dog pee smell. It's cool to be dog friendly, maybe just hit the patio a little more so people don't smell that strong stench while they eat. read more

Got the mega cubano. I think it was just too much. Nice back patio though, loves the plants. Waitress was nice and friendly. When I come back I will get a single meat torta. read more

La Torta Gorda - Mega Cubano - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

SOOO yummy. I went up to the city for brunch with my friends. I wasn't sure what I was craving but I knew it was sandwiches lol. I knew my friend got me because he's a huge foodie, so we ended up here! This place is AMAZING. I wish I got crema cheese? Instead of what I got but it was delicious regardless. My torta was $15 and for the price it was well worth it. I only finished half, and ate the other half for dinner. Portions are great!! The salsas they give you are good too. Definitely takes the tortas to the next level. It's a small and unassuming place, I definitely would've walked right past it if I hadn't known. The service was quick too. We all got our tortas within 10 mins after ordering. Freshly made to order tortas. A hidden gem. Well worth the trip! read more

La Torta Gorda - 5. Cubana Torta - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Thank you to a good friend like family Rita, she recommended this place. So she said, hey why don't we try it. Set in a sort of darker area of the Mission, and not too far from SF General at 2833 24th Street lies this nice gem. Oh yes, I did hear some invisible Mariachi's playing and leading me to the front doors. Ha!! Andale..Andale!! This place is known for its TORTAS, but TORTA for all Hispanic peoples do not mean the same thing. My Spaniard roots, a Torta to me is a smaller tortilla like round dough fried in oil and topped with cinnamon and sugar. But for Mexican people and some Cubans, a TORTA is a sandwich. I had no idea what I was in for. No wonder this place has won awards for their mouth watering sandwiches. And the owners and servers are the best. They are nice and warm and kind people, that alone speaks worlds. It is a bit cold inside as they keep the doors open, but if you can put up with that, your meal will be spectacular. I ordered a Carne Asada Torta that was filled with Carne Asada refried beans, avocado, queso fresco, onions, mayo and chipotle or jalapenos. It was really good. My friend ordered another Torta, but to be honest, I was not paying attention. I was just hungry! WE also had chips and guacamole before, and my friend convinced me to order a hot chocolate drink called Champurrado. Regarding the sauces to accompany the Tortas, the one that won for me was the Chipotle. That one was the bomb! I will tell you, I was in heaven this day. The food was great and so were the owners and servers. I will be back again. Viva Mexico! :) read more

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For work I am sometimes based at the general, and this yummy torta place is just a hop skip and jump away, so I find myself becoming a repeat customer here! Upon entering I am always seated within seconds, with my choice of where to sit which I love. Also always given the friendliest smile once I walk in and that really does feel great! The environment is very cute inside giving it an authentic feel, I have yet to try their outside back- patio but I am looking forward to it! The food is well-priced, and always super yummy! My favorite is the chorizo torta, and their aguas are yummy too! The agua de sandía i got here was perfect, not too sugary and very refreshing. I will definitely keep coming back here and recommend other folks try it too! read more

La Torta Gorda - 13. Al Pastor Torta Aguas Frescas - Sandía (watermelon) Mango Madness Smoothie - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

La Tortas here are so delicious and so diverse. I enjoyed the enchilada torta which was tasty. I am excited to try the different tortas like the carne asada torta which is very traditional. The ingredients are so fresh. read more

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Stopped by here a few weeks ago with my girlfriend for a late lunch - This was the best Torta I've had since moving here for sure The restaurant itself is very quaint. There is plenty of indoor seating and even a back patio with a few tables (that's where we ended up getting seated) For food - my girlfriend and I each got a regular sized Torta. I got the pollo en molé and she got the rajahs con queso. We also got agua frescas. Now I must say - for a "regular" sized Torta , these portions were no joke. There were definitely multiple servings of food there (I don't know how I made it all the way through mine). The pollo en molé Torta was great - the molé was rich and earthy and the chicken was shredded perfectly. The rajas con queso Torta was also increible - a really solid blend of flavorful vegetables paired with cheese and pickled veggies. The icing on the top was the sauces/ condiments on the side. The green (tomatillo) , red (chili) and brown (chipotle) sauces all paired extremely well with the tortas. Last, but certainly not least, the service was great. The staff were very friendly and the food came out very quickly as well. Will definitely be making it a point to visit this spot more. Looking forward to my next trip read more

La Torta Gorda - 19. Rajas con Queso Torta - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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As an SF native, I'm ashamed I just visited this delicious slice of torta heaven now. We had to try Food Networks 2015 #2 Best Sandwich in America - the Pierna Enchilada (Pulled Pork) - but all of the tortas looked delicious. I chose to have everything on it, and the amount of jalapenos did not disappoint. The torta is delicious and huge - everything you would want in the second best sandwich in america. I ordered the smaller size and could have split it with a friend. And the prices are still 2015 levels! Given that they have such esteemed dishes, the wait time was around 20 minutes on a weekday afternoon. There's no reservations or wait list so you have to stick around. It's well worth the wait, and there's a cozy patio in the back if the weather is nice. It may have have taken me decades to get here, but it definitely won't take that long for my next visit! read more

Wanna try some tal Mexican sandwiches ( tortas) this place will definitely be the place to get them! Nice and clean restaurant that makes you feel like your eating breakfast at home. Run by the owners customer service is very good making your breakfast more pleasant! I tried huevos con chorizo and has a very authentic flavor So my 5 stars are for cleanness , customer service and because food is very good . Coming back yes ! read more

La Torta Gorda - Some of the menu items . - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went back to La Torta Gorda because my friend wanted to try the special dish that they only make seasonally, chiles en nogada, a stuffed pepper with a walnut sauce. I, unfortunately, didn't order it because it sounded too rich, but I had a taste of it and it was fantastic! It was stuffed with at least a couple of different types of shredded meat and onions, peaches, and pears, I believe. The walnut sauce was nice and creamy and there were pomegranate seeds on top. Such a beautiful dish! Now I'll have to wait until they make it again to get my own order! I had the tostatas de tinga and they were really good, but nothing special in comparison to the chiles en nogada! The meat was well seasoned and the tortilla was nice and crunchy. My other friend had the chicken caesar salad and a vampiro as her beverage (a mixture of orange, carrot, and beet juice). The vampiro was enough to make a meal on its own! The back patio was great for just sitting and catching up with my friends, especially on a mild evening. We stayed and chatted with the owners for a bit and found them to be the nicest couple. I would definitely return just because they were so nice! read more

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Dozens of food shows have been here, all saying you have to come here when visiting San Francisco. I did, and I was satisfied with the result, now I will never return. Why? Well the easy answer is that I live on the East Coast, but also it is not easy to get here, unless you have a car. I got the Pierna Enchilada (their best seller), and it tastes awesome. Nice spicy pork flavor, excellent usage of the avocado, a little bit of heat from the jalapeños, cooled off by a nice layer of queso fresco. The bread used is also put to great effect, because it is not too dense, but soaks up good flavor to allow you to eat this either open-faced or traditional. Consider yourself warned as a drink and one of these monsters is about $20. However, that is okay. You will leave happier than when you walked in. read more

La Torta Gorda - La Pierna Enchilada Torta... yummy! - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

sunday lunch with my parents led me here! They're known for their tortas and I was in the mood for tacos! I ended up getting the pastor, asada and carnitas! One of the tacos had pineapple in it and that hit the spot! my parents had a mexican hot chocolate and a glass of the hibiscus juice! my mom had a pastor jr sandwich which was the perfect size for her small appetite my dad had a meat plate w/ avocado and he finished his plate too! great portions and super clean bathroom plus their smoothies were HUGE! definitely cant finish it lol read more

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Best tortas in town! The out door seating in the back is perfect on a warm day! Service was great and so were the drinks