food was so delicious and authentic! the staff was helpful and this place was definitely our favorite on our SF trip so far read more

Manitas Cafe - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I had both the Mexican Mocha and Huevos Rancheros. Although I'm not an expert on Mexican mochas, mine was satisfying and it was nice to get a break from more common purely sweet mochas. The Huevos Rancheros portion was generous and decent value. Overall this was a nice place for a quick drop-in meal, although the noise carried more easily inside than I expected and it could have been a little cleaner. The service while of a more casual nature (expect to grab your utensils and condiments as needed) was quick and efficient. read more

Manitas Cafe - Mexican Mocha - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I ordered pupusas & Don Juan chorizo hash. The pupusas were good but super small. The Don Juan chorizo hash made my stomach hurt really bad so I gave it to my partner and as he was eating it he had to stop because his stomach also started hurting too. read more

Great little place with indoor and outdoor seating. The Mexican decor and delicious food are excellent . They offer authentic dishes with yummy food. I will add this to one of my favorite and regular spots read more

Manitas Cafe - Cafe chocolate - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friends and I went to have breakfast one morning after class. We're Hispanic so we were looking forward to our meal. We all ordered the chilaquiles, and they were good, don't get me wrong, but they were over priced for the portion, plus the order didn't not include rice and beans as it usually does elsewhere. As for the drinks, we did not enjoy them at all. We got 2 horchata lattes and 1 Mexican mocha. They were very watered down and not sweet at all, we had to add some it be it decent. I personally got mine with oat milk so at first I thought it might've been because of that, but I tried my friends and they were the same. read more

Manitas Cafe - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

Grabbed a mexican mocha here before going on a morning walk at the park nearby while I was visiting friends in the bay. Super cute spot and if I was hungry I would have loved to try the food since it smelled so good! Staff was very nice and sweet. read more

Manitas Cafe - outside patio - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was tasty and service was okay. The reason I'm giving two stars is for cleanliness. The window was very dirty lots of dead bugs that I think have been there for days if not weeks. The second and most concerning thing is that this lady was going back and forth to the kitchen with a backpack and a little chihuahua dog on it. Every time she would turn around, the dog will be at the height of the prep table and the stove, then they let the dog loose in the restaurant and it was walking freely in the kitchen and dinning area. I hope that improve this thing because they are concerning. Also, I paid $5 for a Jamaica water and it was a tiny metal cup of probably 4/6oz, and it was mostly ice. Seriously? $5 for a tiny Jamaica water? read more

Manitas Cafe - Bugs in the window. - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

Some of the food was excellent - the person who ordered the dish with mole sauce savored every bite. But two others found that fried eggs were overcooked, that seasonings were lacking, and that a hot drink was served, barely warm. Service was mostly excellent, except the TV was turned so loud to entertain a child that other customers could not hear their own conversation. Staff did turn down the TV when asked, but this should not have been necessary. We are unlikely to come here again. read more

I came here for dinner with a group of friends and had a pleasant experience with fantastic service. The vibe inside was cozy and felt like an authentic mom and pop shop. My partner and I shared the mole and quesadilla. The mole was flavorful, and we were even given more tortillas when the attentive man behind the counter noticed we were running low. The quesadilla was surprisingly even better than the mole. I'll have to come back some time for brunch, which I've heard great things about. read more

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i almost didn't come here because their website menu said the breakfast burrito contained chorizo/sausage, but they offered to make me a vegetarian one!! not only that but i think it was the best breakfast burrito i've had in SF. it was lightly grilled and contained eggs, spinach, mushrooms, peppers, cheese, and potatoes; they also offered to make a vegan one but i didn't ask what would be in it. outdoor seating was packed on a saturday morning but there was plenty of space indoors. we also had the mexican mocha and horchata latte. the mocha was very tasty though quite sweet and the horchata latte was not sweet at all. read more

Manitas Cafe - vegetarian breakfast burrito - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was sooooooo delicious! I really appreciated the kindness of the people who served us. We ordered three different meals and each one was fabulous. Walking up to the restaurant, there were tables outside with shade. Once inside, it was cozy like eating a home cooked meal. Going to come back next time im in SF! read more

Manitas Cafe - Chicken Enchiladas, Cubano Sandwich - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here after a yoga class and enjoyed how quick the service was here! Good: - Solid breakfast burrito - the portion sizes were great here and I feel like I got a great meal for great value too - Felt like everything was made fresh - Horchata here was super tasty and refreshing too Bad: - Not the cleanest place, it felt like it was a little janky but also very local and authentic - The seats weren't super comfortable here either Overall this place was a nice find post-workout, but not sure if I'd come again. read more

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The service was not friendly and the food is not authentic I ordered popusas from the menu that said Salvadorian popusas but the taste was awful bc they made the popusas with mozzarella or Monterey American cheese instead of the traditional Salvadorian popusas cheese not to mention the beans mixed with it is black and pinto??? I have never ate a popusas like that until today! On top of one of the ladies making the food was coughing which I should've knows better to not order once I seen that but didn't think of it bc she was in the back I called for a refund or to replace that awful plate and they denied it stating that's how they make it and that the menu doesn't say Salvadorian popusas when it clearly does. I will never go there again and I do not recommend it if you are looking for authenticity in their food plates because they are not even. Close to it!. Wasted time and money!. read more

Manitas Cafe - THE MENU THAT SAYS SALVADORIAN POPUSAS MEAL - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

The waiter went out of his way to provide good service to my mom. She didn't bring her glasses, so he read the menu for her. She is also preparing for a colonoscopy and can't eat certain foods, so he prepared another plate after she said that she couldn't eat it, free of charge. Great service! The horchata and Cuban sandwich are highlights. read more

Food was fresh and delicious. Cute small cafe with outdoor seating. Very cultural. Customer service was excellent . Very friendly service . Horchata coffee was delicious the hella spicy chilaquiles were actually spicy but good read more

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I really like this place. super good breakfast burrito and plantains, need to try more!!! very cute and staff is lovely.

Cute little mom & pop restaurant! The decor and ambiance is very homely. The service was great & the food came out pretty quickly! The pupusas were yummy and flavorful. The chilaquiles were sooo good! In my opinion, not that spicy! It was perfect. The portions are nicely sized. Would come back again! read more

Manitas Cafe - Pupusas Plate - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Amazing food. My friend and I visited for breakfast on two occasions, since it's close by to us. Now it's one of our favorite places for breakfast or lunch. They have a wide variety of Latin dishes and a really nicely decorated indoor and outdoor setup. There is Hispanic art displayed and if you love Latin culture and food, it's a great atmosphere overall. I recommend the aqua fresca and the breakfast burrito is delicious read more

Manitas Cafe - Breakfast Burrito - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The food is INCREDIBLE!!! I have gone back on multiple occasions just to get more of their Mexi-corn. The specials and rotating dishes are delicious and always worth checking out. The workers are so helpful , kind and they obviously want to be there. It felt warm and welcoming to sit, eat and have a chat with friends. I frequent here often read more

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Had the fish tacos here. Some of the best tacos I have ever had. The meal Came with a side of rice and beans too. Will definitely eat here again. read more

My favourite part of this cafe is eating on the outdoor patio. My second favourite part is the Mexican Mocha. But the food is also excellent. I've only ever eaten the breakfast/brunch options The plato tipico sounds quite simple but everything is done really well. I also like the chilaquiles. I haven't ventured farther down the menu because I like those enough I keep going back to them. It's a little bit pricier than your average place that serves burritos but not a whole lot, and this is more of a place for lunch on the patio, enjoying the atmosphere, than for quick takeout. If you're coming here by bike, there's parking in front of the adjacent corner store and it's just off the Panhandle through a few quiet side streets, a few blocks from Golden Gate Park. read more

When I walk out of Golden Gate Park due west, I more often take Haight since it's full of activity, but this time, I walked on the much quieter Hayes Street. In fact, I never think there are any eateries on the stretch before Divisadero, but then I unexpectedly came upon this low-key Salvadoran cafe. Even though there were no customers in the middle of the afternoon, the quiet space and the smallish menu appealed to me. More than the pupusas, arepas, or the fish tacos served here, what really drew my attention.was the $16 Pozole Soup Bowl. Even though I didn't ask, it was a pozole verde, not rojo. That happened to be my preference since I'm a pozole verde/menudo rojo combo kinda eater. It was quite a pile of ingredients in that bowl - shredded lettuce, chopped red onion, oregano, plenty of hominy, and nice pieces of braised chicken (photo: https://bit.ly/3LZ4nrD). It just came with a few tortilla chips, but that was enough. Good stuff probably because it had been sitting in their stockpot all day. The artwork on the wall was nicely evocative while the Golden Gate Bridge counter was a unique touch. Definitely need to walk on Hayes more often. FOOD - 4 stars...a fine, hearty homestyle bowl of chicken pozole verde AMBIANCE - 4 stars...like a Salvadoran living room with a big bridge in the middle of it SERVICE - 4 stars...quietly effective TOTAL - 4 stars...need to come back and try other specialties though that pozole was worth repeating RELATED - Exploring NoPa? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2uMQ82p read more

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What a cutie-patootie. This small casual spot quickly became a regular of mine. It's tucked away from the main drag and mostly only known to those living nearby. Home recipes soothe the soul here, especially on a dreary day. Everything is so freshly prepared and made from scratch. Great for a Sunday brunch when you want to let it all hang out. Their mole chilaquiles is off the chain and they always have a couple of kitchen specials to keep things interesting. Decent, down home cooking at an attractive price. read more

Manitas Cafe - Salad with fried egg and mole chilaquiles special - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

Such good hole in the wall and such nice service the drinks are delicious and the food is tasty read more

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: A good place for a quick bite. Would I come back: If I'm in the area yep! The extended review: Food: California Bear-rito - 4/5 - OK...so not your typical burrito considering there are fries in it. For me it was perfect. Meat, fries, and guac...it's the perfect combination. Service: 4/5 - Friendly service. Ambiance: 4/5 - Some indoor seating and outdoor seating and some very colorful art hanging throughout. read more

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Great food and service from a non- chain restaurant servicing authentic Central American food. Best fried platanos in a long time. The food has a healthy vibe- nothing was too greasy and tasted fresh. The vegan in the group was accommodated - and happy. Additionally, the pricing was fair. Cute neighborhood spot- get out of your neighborhood and check it out! read more

Manitas Cafe - Front awning - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

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New neighborhood staple alert!!! I am terribly picky about my chilaquiles, however these chicken mole chilaquiles ($18) were simply delicious in every way. Tortillas were crunchy, sauce was insanely flavorful, and the egg was perfectly jammy. They have a good assortment of coffee drinks as well. I got an iced coffee and my friend got their horchata latte. Both hit the spot. Can't wait to come back again and again and again! Just what I needed in the neighborhood. read more

Manitas Cafe - chicken mole chilaquiles - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

Found this restaurant on instagram for must eat breakfast spots. Very pleased with the service, and food. There was not a wait, and it is seat yourself and order inside. The restaurant has seating outside with heaters that I appreciate, and the inside is very quaint and cozy. Huevos rancheros were filling and delicious, very flavorful. The bearrito was also amazing, the carnitas were delicious. Ask for salsa on the side! Not pictured but also ordered was a hot horchata latte and an iced black lavender latte. Both were delicious. Staff were really nice as well! Definitely recommending and will be eating here again. read more

Manitas Cafe - Huevos Rancheros Romanticos - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've tried to give this place multiple chances since I live nearby. The first time it was pretty good, and it's only gone down from there. I went last weekend to treat myself to a breakfast burrito. I ordered and sat down outside, and the burrito was brought out about 2 minutes after I ordered (ain't no way they made it that fast). After 1 bite, I realized how cold it was. It also had little to no flavor. For $17, go somewhere else. They don't care about the quality of their food. I've given up on having a good experience here. read more

Pretty good! We ordered takeout - totti taco and a breakfast burrito. Both were tasty - good flavor. Pricey for the portion sizes, especially for the $16 burrito. Service was nice and fast. Look of the physical space is fun, bright, and inviting. read more

Manitas Cafe - Totti Taco - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I came here on a Saturday during brunch time with a group of people as we wanted to grab some food close to the panhandle. We decided on this place as it seemed like it offered some unique flavors. It is a small cozy place, so probably easier to come with a smaller group of people, but we luckily got a table that fit us all. I ordered the papusas plate as it was fully vegetarian. It did take a long time to get my food, I didn't receive it until 15 minutes after everyone else in my group had ordered their food, so it was unfortunate I was unable to enjoy the food at the same time. Not sure if this is because papusas take longer to make or they had forgotten the order. Despite the long wait, the food was tasty! I really enjoyed the the papusas, which were filled with beans and cheese. And the plantains on the side were super sweet. I wasn't much of a fan of the pickled veggies on the side, but that is just my pallete in this meal. Overall recommend the papusas as a vegetarian if you're okay with a potential long wait for food. read more

Manitas Cafe - Pupusas Plate - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

Recently came for breakfast and I was so surprised with how good everything tasted honestly one of the best coffees I've had in a long time. I also tried the huevos rancheros and they were amazing! Definitely recommend stopping by! read more

Manitas Cafe - Huevos Rancheros Romanticos - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

I LOVED this place - and really can't understand why it wasn't on my radar sooner. My sister turned me on to this place in her neighborhood. I got the Mole chicken enchiladas - which is listed as a "special" but I asked the waitress, and she said they always have it --so ORDER THEM. This mole had a delicious peanut flavor that is unlike any mole I have ever had. WOW - it was good, I could drink that sauce. My bro-in-law got 3 steak tacos - added bacon - so I traded him one enchilada for one taco, and while the tacos were good, he made out better, by getting that enchilada of mine. Fine really, as 3 enchiladas with rice will stuff you to the brim! My sister ordered the mole chilaquiles, I didn't try them- but I will say the egg that was on top was as pretty as can be. . read more

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The food is great! The staff is super nice. I do feel like the prices here are a bit inflated. I cannot comment on sitting down since I only get takeout from here. read more

Manitas Cafe has very good pupusas, but with limited choices (vegetarian and chicharrón), and the pretty high price, you may be better off going to another pupusería if available. That being said, they were hearty and not greasy at all. And I've never had pupusas come out so quickly before. However, I think their specialty is their sandwiches, so consider trying those. read more

Years later, still such a crowd pleaser! My nephew says "I rate this burrito 5 million stars". A must-have whenever family is in town. Plus, there's a lovely pet-friendly parklet in front. We love this neighborhood gem. read more

Manitas Cafe - Pet-friendly parklet in front - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Pretty damn good mexican food that hits the spot when you are craving that salty spicy breakfast after a solid night of drinking! Chilaquiles are off the chain and the coffee is excellent. Eggs were prepared well to mix with the delicious chili sauce or mole' of the chilaquiles. The only thing missing is maybe a little protein on the side. I could use a side of carne asada or something like that to fill the void. Overall this place has interesting and flavorful dishes. You can sit outside where they have some cool pics that is either a tribute to Selena or Jennifer Lopez. I guessed that all were the actual Selena but they were from the movie. Have to hand it to Jennifer Lopez, she played the part well and the pictures are impressive. I will definitely be back here to try other dishes, probably after a solid night of drinking first! read more

Mole was perfection. Mole is hard. I don't even think about making it. Who has 20 hours and 500 ingredients:0 But I love eating it. Cute, colorful and clean inside. Counter people were nice. A belly buster so if it's a bit of a splurge, think about how much you get and how hard it is to make. I will go back to this hidden gem. Don't wear a white shirt unless you are a neat eater! read more

Manitas Cafe - Mole Chilaquiles - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

I feel like pupusas are so underrated! There's so many varieties and comes with dank sauces. The green sauce was our favorite because it had a nice spice. I'm also not usually a beans and rice person but their was chefs kiss. The arepas were good but not as good as the pupusas. Only reason I docked a star was because the chicarones had very little meat inside. read more

Manitas Cafe - Arepa de Pollo - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Best Mexican foood I've had in the city. Soooooo good! The couple was very nice. Love the vibrant decor read more

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